In the headlines today, Thailand's unemployment rises as inflation continues to impact pay, then, the Chao Phraya river is set to rise as seven provinces are told to prepare, also, a Chinese tourist jumps from a moving car in order to escape an alleged abduction in Bangkok, over in Pattaya, a paring argument turns violent as a Russian man confronts and Indian national, and a little later the tourism authority of Thailand is looking to turn famous film sets into new tourism routes. Thailand Jobless Total Reaches 400,000 as Inflation Erodes PayThailand’s unemployment rate rose to 0.95% in Q2, leaving around 400,000 people jobless. Average wages fell 0.25%, while inflation pushed real wages down 2.88%. Underemployment also rose to 2.2 million. Chao Phraya Levels Set to Rise as Seven Provinces PrepareAuthorities in seven provinces have been warned of rising Chao Phraya River levels. Water levels could increase by 1 to 1.5 metres, although officials currently expect the river to remain within its banks. Chinese Tourist Escapes Moving Car After Alleged AbductionA Chinese tourist allegedly abducted by four Thai men escaped by jumping from their moving car near a police checkpoint. Police arrested two suspects and are investigating whether others were involved. Bangkok Father Slaps Motorist After Child Falls from MotorcycleA Bangkok father slapped a driver after his son fell from his mother’s motorcycle near the car. CCTV showed the driver was not responsible, and the father later admitted he acted out of anger. Pattaya Parking Argument Turns Violent Between Russian and Indian MenA parking dispute in Pattaya turned violent after a Russian man intervened in an argument between a vendor and an Indian motorist. The Russian slapped and kicked the man before witnesses broke up the fight. Bangkok Hotel Drug Raid Nets Chinese Overstayer and Thai WomanPolice arrested a Chinese man and Thai woman after finding more than 40 grams of crystal meth in a Din Daeng hotel room. The Chinese suspect was also found to have overstayed his visa. M82 Elevated Motorway to Ban Phaeo Opens for Free TrialA new 16.4-kilometre section of the M82 between Ekachai and Ban Phaeo will open for a free trial on August 28. The elevated route extends the motorway to around 25 kilometres. Thailand Turns Famous Film Sets into New Tourism RoutesThailand is turning famous film locations into new tourist routes, featuring sites from The White Lotus, Alien: Earth, The Beach, James Bond and Jurassic World Rebirth.
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