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30 Malaysian Kayakers Rescued After Their Canoes Capsize In Rough Seas byTNR Staff Thai officials rescuing 30 Malaysian kayakers after their canoes capsized in rough seas between Langkawi and Satun. Photo: Naewna ALL 30 Malaysian kayakers paddling from Langkawi island in Malaysia’s Kedah state to Satun province in Thailand were rescued by Thai authorities after their canoes capsized in choppy seas near the maritime border. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305030-30-malaysian-kayakers-rescued-after-their-canoes-capsize-in-rough-seas/

Pattaya Police Increase Beach Patrols and Ban Minors from Loitering After 8 PM By Tanakorn Panyadee Pattaya — Pattaya Police patrolled Pattaya Beach half an hour past midnight on Tuesday, August 29th, to intervene on potentially violent incidents, primarily caused by teenagers. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305029-pattaya-police-increase-beach-patrols-and-ban-minors-from-loitering-after-8-pm/

Weed Boxing Championship on Samui Island Banned By Goongnang Suksawat PHOTO: Muay Ded 789 Surat Thani – The Weed Boxing Championship on Samui Island was not held because it was banned by boxing fans. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305028-weed-boxing-championship-on-samui-island-banned/

Cabinet Nod For Unrestricted Alcohol Sales At Eastern Aviation City’s Entertainment Zone by TNR Staff Isaan music being played at this Bangkok pub. Photo: Neajjean (CC BY-SA 2.0) THE CABINET yesterday (Aug. 29) approved a draft royal decree setting up an entertainment zone within the Eastern Aviation City being built around U-Tapao Airport in eastern Rayong province where nightclubs will be allowed to stay open all 24 hours and no restriction imposed on sale of alcohol, Matichon newspaper said. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305027-cabinet-nod-for-unrestricted-alcohol-sales-at-eastern-aviation-city’s-entertainment-zone/

Rangsiman Wants Answers From New Cabinet On Solving Key Problems by TNR Staff Move Forward Party spokesman Rangsiman Rome, right, and Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, left. Photo: TV Channel 7 MOVE Forward Party spokesman Rangsiman Rome said today (Aug. 29) after seeing the unofficial lineup of Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin’s cabinet a million questions cropped up in his mind to ask this new government particularly how they are going to solve key problems affecting the majority of the people such as pricey electricity bills, TV Channel 7 said. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305026-rangsiman-wants-answers-from-new-cabinet-on-solving-key-problems/

MOVE Forward Party spokesman Rangsiman Rome said today (Aug. 29) after seeing the unofficial lineup of Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin’s cabinet a million questions cropped up in his mind to ask this new government particularly how they are going to solve key problems affecting the majority of the people such as pricey electricity bills, TV Channel 7 said. While the government’s policy statement is still awaited, which he said defies belief, another key issue is abolition of annual military conscription. “Move Forward has always believed that Pheu Thai has a consistent policy of abolishing military conscription but I heard Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin using the words ‘joint development’. by TNR Staff TOP: Move Forward Party spokesman Rangsiman Rome, right, and Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, left. Photo: TV Channel 7 -- THAI NEWSROOM 2023-08-30 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

Thaksin Stressed, Fatigued, Says His Daughter BANGKOK, (TNA) – Paetongtarn “Ung Ing” Shinawatra, head of the Pheu visited her father jailed former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra at the Police General Hospital for the second day. After the visit, she returned to the Pheu Thai Party, disclosing that Mr. Thaksin has been feeling fatigued and under stress since arriving in Thailand. This is a result of having contracted the first of COVID-19 detected in Wuhan. Now, the most worrying condition is his heart, she said. However, there has been no plan to transfer him to a private hospital. As for the request for royal pardon, it will be left to the discretion of her father. Full story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-1230265 -- TNA-MCOT 2023-08-30 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

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Nearly 18 million tourists make waves in Thailand this year Picture courtesy of Phi Phi Islands unoffical Facebook page With the close of this year on the horizon, Thailand’s Tourism and Sports Ministry reported that almost 18 million overseas tourists have laid a beach towel in the Land of Smiles. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305001-nearly-18-million-tourists-make-waves-in-thailand-this-year/

Sutin Klungsang, deputy leader of the Pheu Thai Party and tipped to be the new defence minister, said today that he believes that Thailand has long passed the days of military coups. The days of military coups in Thailand are gone : Sutin Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305015-the-days-of-military-coups-in-thailand-are-gone-sutin/

Thai social media uproar over claimed registration of “Pang Cha” trademark An uproar broke out on social media yesterday (Monday) after a popular Bangkok restaurant posted the image of one of its dishes called “Pang Cha” on Facebook, claiming that the name of the dessert had been registered with the Department of Intellectual Property under the Trademark Protection Act. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304978-thai-social-media-uproar-over-claimed-registration-of-“pang-cha”-trademark/

An uproar broke out on social media yesterday (Monday) after a popular Bangkok restaurant posted the image of one of its dishes called “Pang Cha” on Facebook, claiming that the name of the dessert had been registered with the Department of Intellectual Property under the Trademark Protection Act. The unnamed restaurant also claimed that, since the “Pang Cha” trademark has been legally registered, no one has the right to use this name for its products or premises or emulate or modify its product. The controversial post immediately drew widespread reaction from Thai netizens, many of them wondering whether they can still use the word “pang” (meaning bread) or “cha” (meaning tea) or even whether they can still sell bread or serve iced tea. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thai-social-media-uproar-over-claimed-registration-of-pang-cha-trademark/ -- Thai PBS 2023-08-29 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

Phuket’s international convention centre supported by new PM Photo of Neill Fronde Photo Courtesy of ia103 Phuket’s stalled international convention centre project might see new life with Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin‘s promise to revisit it for local economic stimulation. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304977-phuket’s-international-convention-centre-supported-by-new-pm/

Shaken, not stirred: Thai elephant Play Pepsi survives brutal training with no serious injuries by Samantha Rose Picture of Play Pepsi courtesy of Sanook. A Thai elephant named Play Pepsi, which was recently subjected to brutal training methods is not seriously injured said examining veterinarians. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304976-shaken-not-stirred-thai-elephant-play-pepsi-survives-brutal-training-with-no-serious-injuries/

Legal taxi app drivers now allowed to pick passengers at Phuket Airport By Peter Roche PHOTO: Grab All drivers working through legally registered ride-hailing apps will be allowed to pick passengers up at Phuket Airport from Friday, September 1. The Phuket News reports that the policy about-face was confirmed in a Facebook post from the Phuket Info Centre, which operates under the Ministry of the Interior. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304967-legal-taxi-app-drivers-now-allowed-to-pick-passengers-at-phuket-airport/

Thailand’s Q2 economic recovery slows, full-year 2023 growth forecast revised by Alex Morgan Lawmakers gather during a debate before a vote to select a new prime minister at the Parliament in Bangkok, Thailand Tuesday, Aug. 22. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit) Thailand’s second quarter of 2023 saw a slowdown in economic recovery, with GDP growth falling from 2.6% year-on-year in the first quarter to 1.8%, as reported by the National Economic and Social Development Council on August 21. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304965-thailand’s-q2-economic-recovery-slows-full-year-2023-growth-forecast-revised/

Thailand’s second quarter of 2023 saw a slowdown in economic recovery, with GDP growth falling from 2.6% year-on-year in the first quarter to 1.8%, as reported by the National Economic and Social Development Council on August 21. The figures fell significantly short of consensus estimates of 3.1% and growth projections of 2.9%. The economy’s quarter-on-quarter growth was a mere 0.2%, once seasonally adjusted. As a result of these underwhelming growth figures and ongoing economic challenges, BMI – a Fitch Solutions company – has revised its full-year growth forecast for this year, dropping from 3.0% to 2.8%. This falls below both consensus expectations of 3.6% and the average of 3.6% for 2010-19. A closer look at the most recent figures reveals several weak points in the economy. Government consumption saw a 4.3% annualised contraction in the second quarter, largely due to extended political uncertainty after the May general elections. Restricted credit conditions and declining investor sentiment have also negatively impacted investment growth, which plunged from 3.1% year-on-year in the first quarter to 0.4% in the second. Full story: https://thethaiger.com/news/business/thailands-q2-economic-recovery-slows-full-year-2023-growth-forecast-revised by Alex Morgan TOP: Lawmakers gather during a debate before a vote to select a new prime minister at the Parliament in Bangkok, Thailand Tuesday, Aug. 22. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit) -- The Thaiger 2023-08-29 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

Marijuana and Alcohol Fueled Brutal Fight: Drunk Biker Stabs Girlfriend BANGKOK: - A heavily intoxicated young motorcyclist engaged in a violent altercation with his girlfriend. The dispute turned fatal as he grabbed a sword and viciously attacked her in their city center apartment, located near Wat Phraya Krai. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304964-marijuana-and-alcohol-fueled-brutal-fight-drunk-biker-stabs-girlfriend/

Multiple Injured as Postal Delivery Trucks Collide with 4 Cars in Pathum Thani Picture: Siam Rath In an accident at 07:00 on August 29, 2566, four postal delivery trucks collided, injuring seven individuals. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304961-multiple-injured-as-postal-delivery-trucks-collide-with-4-cars-in-pathum-thani/

PM discusses tourism boost with airlines by Tanakorn Sangiam BANGKOK (NNT) - Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has met with representatives from the aviation sector to prepare for the high tourism season which is expected to peak in the last quarter of 2023. Mr. Srettha said his administration once in office will first prioritize tourism rejuvenation. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304959-pm-discusses-tourism-boost-with-airlines/

BANGKOK (NNT) - Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has met with representatives from the aviation sector to prepare for the high tourism season which is expected to peak in the last quarter of 2023. Mr. Srettha said his administration once in office will first prioritize tourism rejuvenation. The meeting saw representatives from the Airports of Thailand (AOT), operators of key international airports in the country, and CEOs of 8 air carriers in attendance. Prior to the meeting, the Prime Minister introduced to participants key candidates for the ministerial positions in his Cabinet, who would be responsible for the country’s economy. The PM said he would immediately start working on tourism upon his inauguration, as the final quarter is considered an important time for economic push and a peak travel season. AOT President Kerati Kijmanawat said the AOT had discussed with delegates from other organizations, following his Friday meeting with the PM, particularly regarding the shortage of flights serving airports in Bangkok and Phuket. The sector needs to prepare flight slots for future flights from China and other countries at 6 airports in Thailand. Mr. Puttipong Prasarttong-Osoth, CEO and President at Bangkok Airways and President of the Airlines Association of Thailand, expressed his willingness to cooperate and reaffirmed that his airline was well prepared for the upcoming peak travel season. by Tanakorn Sangiam Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG230829094432596 -- NNT 2023-08-29 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

Courts agrees to hear Thai celebrity’s “wig pulling” case The Bangkok North District Court has accepted a lawsuit filed, by LGBTQ celebrity Prairie Praiwan, against controversial socialite Leena Jungjunja over an incident in April this year, when the latter pulled a wig from Prairie’s head in what appeared to be a prank. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304958-courts-agrees-to-hear-thai-celebrity’s-“wig-pulling”-case/

Srettha plays down talk of reform as Sutin emerges as defence minister As Pheu Thai Party decides to nominate one of its deputy leaders, Sutin Klungsang, as defence minister, Prime Minister-elect Srettha Thavisin is playing down expectations that there will be any radical reform of the military under his new administration. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304956-srettha-plays-down-talk-of-reform-as-sutin-emerges-as-defence-minister/

As Pheu Thai Party decides to nominate one of its deputy leaders, Sutin Klungsang, as defence minister, Prime Minister-elect Srettha Thavisin is playing down expectations that there will be any radical reform of the military under his new administration. “As I have been saying all along, I don’t like the word “reform”. My preference is for us to develop (the military) together,” Srettha said, when questioned by reporters on his government’s plans to reform the armed forces. Pheu Thai was one of the political parties that made reforming the military a platform policy during the recent general election. It proposed downsizing the armed forces and imposing tighter controls on arms acquisitions. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/srettha-plays-down-talk-of-reform-as-sutin-emerges-as-defence-minister/ -- Thai PBS 2023-08-29 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

Facebook threatened with closure as it is linked to 70% of online fraud says outgoing minister by Carla Boonkong & Pranee O' Connor Press conference given by outgoing Digital Economy and Society Minister Chaiwut Thanakamanusorn last week in which he threatened that Facebook faces closure in Thailand with both civil and criminal proceedings to be filed by his ministry and the Royal Thai Police. The minister claimed that 70% of all online fraud in Thailand was linked to sponsored pages advertised by Facebook for which it generated large streams of income but had failed to respond adequately to requests from authorities to regulate the threat posed to online users. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1304953-facebook-threatened-with-closure-as-it-is-linked-to-70-of-online-fraud-says-outgoing-minister/