Acting PM Prawit declines to comment on Cabinet reshuffle speculation
 

Acting Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan today (Friday) declined to comment on speculation that a Cabinet reshuffle is in the cards under his watch.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270097-acting-pm-prawit-declines-to-comment-on-cabinet-reshuffle-speculation/

 

Thai Deputy Education Minister Kanokwan ordered suspended following land encroachment allegations in the Khao Yai National Park
By Nop Meechukhun

 

 

Bangkok – Deputy Education Minister Kanokwan Vilawan was suspended by the Thai Supreme Court on Friday, August 26th, following land encroachment allegations in the Khao Yai National Park, Prachin Buri province.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270096-thai-deputy-education-minister-kanokwan-ordered-suspended-following-land-encroachment-allegations-in-the-khao-yai-national-park/

 

Thailand’s 2022 daily minimum wage may be raised from October 1

 

 

The 2022 daily minimum wage is set to be increased by 5.02%, tentatively from October 1st, pending final deliberation by the cabinet.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270099-thailand’s-2022-daily-minimum-wage-may-be-raised-from-october-1/

 

Thailand sees unemployment numbers decline in Q2 as economy starts to recovery says NESDC

By Erich Parpart

 

The number of unemployed people in Thailand has dropped to 550,000 during the 2nd quarter from 607,000 during the 1st quarter of 2022, thanks to economic recovery, the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270101-thailand-sees-unemployment-numbers-decline-in-q2-as-economy-starts-to-recovery-says-nesdc/

 

Thailand’s household debt rises by 3.6% in Q1 reaches 14.65 trillion Baht, as NPLs rise says NESDC

By Erich Parpart

 

Thailand’s household debt reached 14.65 trillion Baht or 89.2% of the gross domestic product (GDP) as of the 1st quarter of 2022, up 3.6% from quarter-to-quarter, the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) said on Friday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270102-thailand’s-household-debt-rises-by-36-in-q1-reaches-1465-trillion-baht-as-npls-rise-says-nesdc/

 

Bangkok Police Chief Mediates between Rival Schools

 

 

BANGKOK, (TNA) – Police were investigating a clash between students of Pathumwan Institute of Technology and Rajamangala University of Technology Tawan-ok's Uthenthawai Campus while the Bangkok police chief invited their representatives to discuss long-term solutions to their long-standing conflict.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270103-bangkok-police-chief-mediates-between-rival-schools/

 

Counterfeit Goods Worth 173 Million Baht Destroyed

 

 

BANGKOK, (TNA) – The Commerce Ministry and agencies concerned on Friday destroyed counterfeit and pirated goods valued at more than 173 million baht.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270104-counterfeit-goods-worth-173-million-baht-destroyed/

 

Acting PM Gen Prawit welcomes Malaysia’s Senior Minister
by Tanakorn Sangiam

 

    
BANGKOK (NNT) - Gen Prawit Wongsuwan has taken the position as acting Prime Minister, following the court’s suspension order for Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha to cease duties. The acting Prime Minister today welcomed a Senior Minister from Malaysia, discussing both countries’ cooperation on the development of Thailand’s deep south.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270105-acting-pm-gen-prawit-welcomes-malaysia’s-senior-minister/

 

DPM Prawit orders flood response forward commands established in 4 regions
by Namo Vananupong

 

    
BANGKOK (NNT) - Water management forward commands will now be set up in four regions of Thailand to ensure a rapid and effective response to floods. The forward command centers of the National Water Command will also perform the task of relaying relevant information to the public.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270106-dpm-prawit-orders-flood-response-forward-commands-established-in-4-regions/

 

Thai Royal Gazette publishes Public Health announcement around cannabis in food products
By Nop Meechukhun

 

The Thai Royal Gazette published a Ministry of Public Health announcement on cannabis control on Friday, August 26th, requiring food distributors to attach a cannabis-infused label and attend a tutoring course.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270107-thai-royal-gazette-publishes-public-health-announcement-around-cannabis-in-food-products/

 

Feature: A tourist’s guide to some of the biggest changes in Pattaya for visitors who have not been since before the Covid-19 pandemic
By Adam Judd

 

 

Haven’t been to Thailand since before the Covid-19 pandemic took place, say before March 2020?

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270109-feature-a-tourist’s-guide-to-some-of-the-biggest-changes-in-pattaya-for-visitors-who-have-not-been-since-before-the-covid-19-pandemic/

 

Pattaya City to rearrange advertising signs on Walking Street for easier firefighter access
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

PHOTO: PRPATTAYA

 

Pattaya — Pattaya authorities are planning to rearrange advertising signs on Walking Street to provide better access to fire engines and their crews.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270111-pattaya-city-to-rearrange-advertising-signs-on-walking-street-for-easier-firefighter-access/

 

Study backs efficacy of half-dosage mRNA booster
by Namo Vananupong

 

    
BANGKOK (NNT) - A new study from Chulalongkorn University indicates similarly immune responses between half and full dosage of mRNA vaccines, when given as boosters after inactivated jabs.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270113-study-backs-efficacy-of-half-dosage-mrna-booster/

 

 

At least 4 million foreign tourists have entered Thailand so far this year
by Namo Vananupong

 

All photos courtesy of Thailand's Ministry of Tourism and Sports
    
BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand’s tourism scene is continually being reinvigorated, with the tally of foreign arrivals having now exceeded 4 million for the year. Relevant agencies are now considering tourism promotion measures that would attract travelers to the Kingdom for the rest of the year.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270115-at-least-4-million-foreign-tourists-have-entered-thailand-so-far-this-year/

 

Prayut Quietly Goes To Work At Defence Ministry
TNR Staff

 

His personal sedan, licence plate number 1881,  parked at the ministry car park after his arrival. Photo: Naewna

 

WITHOUT much ado Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha, who is continuing in his role of defence minister after the Constitutional Court suspended him from premiership duties.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270116-prayut-quietly-goes-to-work-at-defence-ministry/

 

Ladyboy aerobics teacher at center of sexual molestation charges at school in NE - alleged victims aged 10

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath and other media reported on alarming allegations of sexual molestation and even rape against a 31 year old ladyboy who was employed by a school in Udon Thani to teach aerobics to young children.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270121-ladyboy-aerobics-teacher-at-center-of-sexual-molestation-charges-at-school-in-ne-alleged-victims-aged-10/

 

Sixth monkeypox case in Thailand: Thai massage woman back from Qatar

 

 

Thai health authorities announced the sixth case of monkeypox in the country. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270122-sixth-monkeypox-case-in-thailand-thai-massage-woman-back-from-qatar/

 

Oops! Hapless thief picks the wrong person to steal from - Big Joke's father in law!

 

Picture: INN

 

A hapless thief in the south of Thailand picked the wrong person to steal from.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270123-oops-hapless-thief-picks-the-wrong-person-to-steal-from-big-jokes-father-in-law/

 

Elder brother fears for the life of his sister in Dubai - she went to do massage, but it was sex

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

A man called Prasit, aged 43, went to the Damrongdhama office in Kalasin, NE Thailand, yesterday to appeal for help for his sister Apinya, 41.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270124-elder-brother-fears-for-the-life-of-his-sister-in-dubai-she-went-to-do-massage-but-it-was-sex/

 

Region 7 police chief praises RTP for "diligence, perseverance and sacrifice" after gold robber's arrest

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Pol Lt-Gen Thanayut Wuthijaratthamrong, the Region 7 police chief, didn't hold back in his praise for his men's quick arrest of an armed robber who hit a gold and diamond shop in Big C Ratchaburi, central Thailand, two weeks ago.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270128-region-7-police-chief-praises-rtp-for-diligence-perseverance-and-sacrifice-after-gold-robbers-arrest/

 

Lest we forget: Post-Covid there are still other serious viruses - like HIV - in Thailand

 

 

 

OPINION | by Rooster

 

Firstly, on behalf of ASEAN NOW Rooster would like to thank the many posters who dug deep in their pockets after we published a story about a 17 year old girl in Chainat who is living with HIV. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270129-lest-we-forget-post-covid-there-are-still-other-serious-viruses-like-hiv-in-thailand/

 

Huge python dangling from tree in downtown Bangkok - netizens comment in droves

 

Daily News Thai caption: Appearing in downtown Bangkok

 

Daily News credited a Facebook post by a woman called "Paeng Manrai Y." who posted pictures of a huge snake dangling from a tree in a soi leading up to the BMA offices in Din Daeng, downtown Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270130-huge-python-dangling-from-tree-in-downtown-bangkok-netizens-comment-in-droves/

 

Fire in downtown Bangkok destroys six houses - but no death or injury

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Siam Rath reported that the Lumpini police received a report of a fire in the Kulap Daeng community in Soi Plookjit 1, the so-called Bon Kai area off Rama 4 Road in downtown Bangkok last night.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270131-fire-in-downtown-bangkok-destroys-six-houses-but-no-death-or-injury/

 

Major food events to take place in Prachuap and Cha Am in September
By Online Reporter

 

File photo

Foodies – you’ve got some serious eating to do over the next few weeks.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270132-major-food-events-to-take-place-in-prachuap-and-cha-am-in-september/

 

 

Children tell how father covered 10 year old daughter in gasoline - mother with burns after horrific attack

 

 

Thai Rath reported on a horrific attack on Thursday when a woman's former husband arrived and covered a ten year old child in gasoline.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270133-children-tell-how-father-covered-10-year-old-daughter-in-gasoline-mother-with-burns-after-horrific-attack/

 

Viral Video: Millions laughing as young boy "high fives" monk!

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath reported on a viral video on TikTok that got 4 million views in a single day - and thousands of comments.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270134-viral-video-millions-laughing-as-young-boy-high-fives-monk/

 

THG Chairman banned from holding an executive post for 42 months
 

 

Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has agreed to bar Thonburi Healthcare Group (THG) Chairman and CEO Dr. Boon Vanasin from holding any executive post in the company for 42 months and has fined him 2.3 million baht for alleged share price manipulation.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270135-thg-chairman-banned-from-holding-an-executive-post-for-42-months/

 

The rise to power of ‘big brother’ Prawit Wongsuwan, new caretaker PM

 

 

Deputy Prime Minister Gen Prawit Wongsuwan is generally considered a weak link in Prayut Chan-o-cha’s administration, tainted by the scandal over a multimillion-baht wristwatch collection, despite his repeated denials of corruption. But in a twist of fate, he finally finds himself in the top post of prime minister, thanks to a legal dispute over the tenure of his junior Army classmate.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270144-the-rise-to-power-of-‘big-brother’-prawit-wongsuwan-new-caretaker-pm/

 

Incendiary device found in 7-Eleven in Narathiwat province neutralised

 

 

Staff at a convenience store in the southern border province of Narathiwat narrowly escaped injury from an improvised incendiary device, left inside the store by a suspected insurgent who possibly forget to activate the timer.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270148-incendiary-device-found-in-7-eleven-in-narathiwat-province-neutralised/

 

Walk-A-Tif: The ‘Thai-Saudi Bridge’ Exhibition

 

 

This year seems to be a golden year for Thailand and Saudi Arabia relations, after the 2 countries agreed to restore full diplomatic ties. But what are the elements that will connect people of the two countries? We might be able to find out at the “Thai-Saudi Bridge Exhibition”exhibition.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1270149-walk-a-tif-the-‘thai-saudi-bridge’-exhibition/