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Thai-Chinese Meeting Addresses Negative Film Impact on Tourism BANGKOK (NNT) - Thai and Chinese officials recently met to address concerns stemming from a Chinese film that negatively depicted Thailand, causing worry among Chinese tourists. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312842-thai-chinese-meeting-addresses-negative-film-impact-on-tourism/

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thai and Chinese officials recently met to address concerns stemming from a Chinese film that negatively depicted Thailand, causing worry among Chinese tourists. Minister attached to the Prime Minister’s Office Puangpet Chunlaiad informed Chinese Ambassador Han Zhiqiang during the meeting that the film titled "No More Bets" wrongly portrayed Thailand with illegal activities, including human trafficking, organ trade, call center scams, and extortion gangs, potentially affecting Chinese tourists’ perceptions of safety. Minister Puangpet clarified that the film was not shot in Thailand but featured the Thai language in some scenes, leading to misunderstandings on the Chinese social media platform Weibo. The aim of the meeting was to reassure Chinese citizens about the film’s inaccuracy and emphasize Thailand’s strict safety measures for tourists. The Thai government also stressed the importance of close communication with China and discussed cooperation between Thailand’s Department of Public Relations and China Media Group (CMG) to prevent misinformation and strengthen bilateral relations. Ambassador Han Zhiqiang responded positively, assuring that Thailand remains a popular destination for Chinese tourists and expressing confidence that this incident would not affect their trust. He also highlighted the upcoming Chinese New Year festival as an opportunity to strengthen travel relations between the two countries. By Krajangwit Johjit Source: NNT 2023-11-28 - 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

PM announces comprehensive plan to address informal debt problem Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin declared the government’s determination today to address the chronic informal debt problem, which is affecting many people, by mobilising the police, local officials nationwide and the Finance Ministry to help in mediating settlement of informal debts with creditors in a manner which is fair to both parties and which will enable debtors to maintain their dignity. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312841-pm-announces-comprehensive-plan-to-address-informal-debt-problem/

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin declared the government’s determination today to address the chronic informal debt problem, which is affecting many people, by mobilising the police, local officials nationwide and the Finance Ministry to help in mediating settlement of informal debts with creditors in a manner which is fair to both parties and which will enable debtors to maintain their dignity. At a press conference, held at Government House and attended by Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and representatives from the police and Finance Ministry, the prime minister said that the government’s method to address the informal debt problem is different from that used by previous governments, because it is a collective effort by several key parties, particularly the police and local officials who are close to the problem, the creditors and debtors, with the government at the core of the debt mediation process. He also warned that the government’s attempt to address this problem is not a cure-all that will eliminate the informal debt problem or prevent people from getting back into the vicious cycle of debt, but he hopes that the problem will ease substantially when the economy recovers. Full story: Thai PBS 2023-11-28 - 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

DSI chief axed The DSI Facebook page published a photo of Suriya who wrote, ‘I had known that this day would come on the first day I took the leadership of this office. I chose my own way. I’m not sorry; I did my best. I felt honoured to work with you.” The director-general of the Department of Special Investigation (DSI), Pol Col Suriya Singhakamol, has been removed and appointed as the deputy permanent secretary of justice by the cabinet. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312840-dsi-chief-axed/

The director-general of the Department of Special Investigation (DSI), Pol Col Suriya Singhakamol, has been removed and appointed as the deputy permanent secretary of justice by the cabinet. No explanation was given for Suriya’s abrupt transfer, but it is speculated that this sudden move stems from Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin’s dissatisfaction with the performance of the DSI in the crackdown on illegal import and smuggling of frozen pork, which is harmful to the local industry, reduces prices and risks the spread of animal diseases. During a recent meeting with the DSI chief, for an update of the illegal pork problem, the prime minister openly voiced his dissatisfaction with the lack of progress in addressing the problem. Caption: The DSI Facebook page published a photo of Suriya who wrote, ‘I had known that this day would come on the first day I took the leadership of this office. I chose my own way. I’m not sorry; I did my best. I felt honoured to work with you.” Full story: Thai PBS 2023-11-28 - 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

Civil service starting salaries to rise by 10% The cabinet approved a 10% salary increase over the next two years today, for newly-recruited government officials, to begin in the middle of next year, tentatively. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312839-civil-service-starting-salaries-to-rise-by-10/

The cabinet approved a 10% salary increase over the next two years today, for newly-recruited government officials, to begin in the middle of next year, tentatively. Danucha Pichayanan, secretary-general of the National Economic and Social Development Council, said today that the salaries of newly-recruited civil servants will be adjusted to 18,000 baht minimum within the next two years. For serving officials, whose salaries are under 18,000 baht, he said they will be adjusted accordingly. Full story: Thai PBS 2023-11-28 - 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

Thailand Champions Community-Led Efforts on World AIDS Day Senior Advisor on Research and Policy at the HIV Research and Innovation Institute, Professor Dr. Praphan Phanuphak, has expressed optimism about Thailand’s ability to end AIDS. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312765-thailand-champions-community-led-efforts-on-world-aids-day/

Senior Advisor on Research and Policy at the HIV Research and Innovation Institute, Professor Dr. Praphan Phanuphak, has expressed optimism about Thailand’s ability to end AIDS. Ending AIDS as a public health threat as part of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goal agenda was achievable if policymakers fully invested in community-led responses, and sectors worked together to support and revise policies and regulations that currently impede the work of community organizations, said Praphan, the first doctor to diagnose an AIDS patient in Thailand. “We just need a strong, genuine political commitment from our government that we can end AIDS within the lifetime within a 4-year period of this government by strong advocating on the HIV testing.” Full story: Thai PBS 2023-11-27 - 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

“Nong Milk” wins second drone racing championship in Malaysia File photo : Wanya Wanphong or Nong Milk Sixteen-year-old Wanya Wanphong or Nong Milk, won the overall Drone Racing – first person view (FPV) championship, held at the Bukit Jalil Stadium in Malaysia today. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312763-“nong-milk”-wins-second-drone-racing-championship-in-malaysia/

Sixteen-year-old Wanya Wanphong or Nong Milk, won the overall Drone Racing – first person view (FPV) championship, held at the Bukit Jalil Stadium in Malaysia today. It is her second championship win after recently winning in South Korea as well. In the final round of the competition, Wanya faced two rivals, one from Malaysia and one from Thailand, 30-year-old Atithep Lertkrisdakul. She used her superb skills to beat all three of them by clocking the fastest time in two races. The runner-up was the Malaysian and Atithep came third. Caption: File photo : Wanya Wanphong or Nong Milk Full story: Thai PBS 2023-11-27 - 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

Man arrested for theft and fraudulent card use in central Thailand Photo: KhaoSod A 29 year old man was apprehended by authorities for multiple charges including theft and fraudulent use of another person’s electronic card in the Bang Phli district, Samut Prakan province. The arresting team consisted of officers from the Metropolitan Police Bureau 2, who acted on an arrest warrant issued on November 17. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312761-man-arrested-for-theft-and-fraudulent-card-use-in-central-thailand/

A 29 year old man was apprehended by authorities for multiple charges including theft and fraudulent use of another person’s electronic card in the Bang Phli district, Samut Prakan province. The arresting team consisted of officers from the Metropolitan Police Bureau 2, who acted on an arrest warrant issued on November 17. The suspect was found driving a luxury Mercedes-Benz C350 in white, which had been reported in a recent news story, where a man driving a similar vehicle was accused of fleeing a petrol station in Lat Phrao district without paying for fuel on November 9. In addition to this, the suspect was also implicated in similar incidents in other areas. The latest investigation led the Metropolitan Police Bureau 2 detectives to a room in the Nuanchan area, Bueng Kum District, Bangkok, where the suspect was hiding. On arrival, they detained him and upon further examination of his criminal record in the national CRIMES system, they discovered he was also wanted under an arrest warrant number 903/2566 issued on November 2 by the Samut Prakan Provincial Court for theft and misuse of another person’s electronic card. Further compounding his criminal history, in 2021, he was charged with illegal possession of a firearm by Prawet Police Station, and this year, he was implicated in multiple theft cases by Chokchai, Lat Phrao, Sai Mai Police Stations, and a cheque case by Bang Phli Police Station. By Nattapong Westwood Caption: Photo: KhaoSod Full story: The Thaiger 2023-11-27 - 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

Fortune teller tricks Thai woman into sex and 14 million baht loss Photo via Facebook/ PPTV HD 36 A Thai woman issued a warning to others after a fortune teller tricked her into paying more than 14 million baht for rituals and lured her into having sex with him. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312760-fortune-teller-tricks-thai-woman-into-sex-and-14-million-baht-loss/

A Thai woman issued a warning to others after a fortune teller tricked her into paying more than 14 million baht for rituals and lured her into having sex with him. The 30 year old victim, named only as A, shared her story with the non-profit organisation Saimai Survive to warn other women and process a lawsuit against the fortune teller. Saimai Survive founder Ekkaphop Lueangprasert accompanied her to the Ministry of Interior yesterday, November 26, to file a complaint. After filing the complaint, A told the media that she met the fortune teller through an advertisement on social media in 2021 and tried to use his fortune telling service over the phone. A said she paid 300 baht for the service and found that the fortune teller gave her an accurate prediction, so she continued to use his service. At the beginning of 2022, the fortune teller told A that she had met an evil spirit because her face looked dark and sad. The fortune teller then asked her to go to his house in the central province of Kanchanaburi for a ceremony to ward off evil spirits. She was taken to his bedroom on the second floor of the house. The fortune teller told her to put on pyjamas and sit on his lap to perform the rituals. The fortune teller hugged her, touched her and kissed her. She was shocked but believed it was part of the ritual, so she let him do so. A month later she went to the house to do the ritual again and the fortune teller did the same to her. By Petch Petpailin Caption: Photo via Facebook/ PPTV HD 36 Full story: [source name + source link] 2023-11-27 - 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

Nakhon Ratchasima abuzz as lottery ticket prices reach 130 baht Photo: KhaoSod Lottery enthusiasts in Nakhon Ratchasima are buzzing with anticipation as the Government Lottery Office is set to announce the draw on December 1. Hot numbers related to the provincial governor, Siam Sirimongkol, such as his age and vehicle registration number, are in high demand. The price per ticket has risen to 130 baht due to the increased interest. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312759-nakhon-ratchasima-abuzz-as-lottery-ticket-prices-reach-130-baht/

Lottery enthusiasts in Nakhon Ratchasima are buzzing with anticipation as the Government Lottery Office is set to announce the draw on December 1. Hot numbers related to the provincial governor, Siam Sirimongkol, such as his age and vehicle registration number, are in high demand. The price per ticket has risen to 130 baht due to the increased interest. Nakhon Ratchasima, also known as Korat, has been abuzz with lottery ticket buyers keenly searching for lucky numbers associated with Siam, the Governor of Nakhon Ratchasima. The popular numbers include the governor’s age and vehicle registration number, postal codes, and phone numbers. The high demand has driven the price of these tickets up to 130 baht each. In addition to the Governor’s numbers, lottery enthusiasts are also eyeing numbers associated with Thao Suranaree, also known as Ya Mo, a local heroine who saved the city from an invading Laotian army in 1826. The numbers 517, 30 and 96, which correspond to her birth year, age at death, and the year she saved the city, are considered particularly lucky. By Nattapong Westwood Caption: Photo: KhaoSod Full story: The Thaiger 2023-11-27 - 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

Thai woman’s 20-kilometre vow at shrine unlocks divorce after five-year marathon Photo via ThaiRath A Thai woman honoured a vow at the Kampaeng Phet City Pillar Shrine in the northern province of Kampaeng Phet after she successfully divorced her ex-husband after five years of trying by running 20 kilometres. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312758-thai-woman’s-20-kilometre-vow-at-shrine-unlocks-divorce-after-five-year-marathon/

A Thai woman honoured a vow at the Kampaeng Phet City Pillar Shrine in the northern province of Kampaeng Phet after she successfully divorced her ex-husband after five years of trying by running 20 kilometres. Suphaporn Ninlabordee’s story became the talk of Kampaeng Phet province when yesterday, November 26, she ran 20 kilometres from the Kampaeng Phet City Pillar Shrine to Baan Sahakorn Sub-district Health Promoting Hospital where the 31 year old works as a dental assistant. Suphaporn ran with her friends and family members, who walked and drove behind her in case of an emergency. She ran for three hours and reached her destination safely. What made the story go viral was the reason behind her run. Suphaporn revealed to ThaiRath that she ran to fulfil her vow after successfully divorcing her ex-husband. Suphaporn explained that she married her ex-husband 15 years ago and they had two children together. She asked her husband for a divorce five years ago because they were always fighting and she could no longer bear his negative behaviour. By Petch Petpailin Caption: Photo via ThaiRath Full story: The Thaiger 2023-11-27 - 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

Thai-Italian man arrested for stealing petrol in Bangkok Photo via Facebook/ เรื่องเล่าเช้านี้ Police arrested a half-Thai, half-Italian man for stealing 2,600 baht worth of fuel from a petrol station in the Lat Phrao district of Bangkok. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312757-thai-italian-man-arrested-for-stealing-petrol-in-bangkok/

Police arrested a half-Thai, half-Italian man for stealing 2,600 baht worth of fuel from a petrol station in the Lat Phrao district of Bangkok. The Thai-Italian suspect, 29 year old Tanrak Corsaro, stole fuel from a petrol station on Soi Lat Phrao 134 in Bangkok on October 5. Tanrak was seen on CCTV driving his white Mercedes-Benz C 350 into the petrol station on that October evening. When the attendant finished pumping petrol and returned the pump to its docking point, Tanrak simply drove off without paying. The petrol station then reported the theft to Chok Chai Police Station. Officers conducted a search for Tanrak and apprehended him in a rented room in Bangkok’s Bueang Kum district, where he admitted to the theft. The investigating officers revealed that Tanrak had an extensive criminal record and had made another attempt at theft. Related news By Petch Petpailin Caption: Photo via Facebook/ เรื่องเล่าเช้านี้ Full story: The Thaiger 2023-11-27 - 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

Foreign duo sparks backlash for road trip cannabis cruise in Bangkok Photo via Facebook/ Red Skull Two foreign men faced criticism from Thai netizens after a video of them smoking cannabis on a motorcycle on a road in the Sukhumvit neighbourhood of Bangkok went viral on social media. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312755-foreign-duo-sparks-backlash-for-road-trip-cannabis-cruise-in-bangkok/

Two foreign men faced criticism from Thai netizens after a video of them smoking cannabis on a motorcycle on a road in the Sukhumvit neighbourhood of Bangkok went viral on social media. The Twitter account, Red Skull, shared a video of the two foreigners yesterday, November 26. They were reportedly riding in Soi Sukhumvit 23 near the popular entertainment venue, Soi Cowboy. The foreign passenger, wearing a light-coloured shirt, was seen in the video holding a ganja bong, smoking and releasing the smoke. The passenger then handed the bong to his friend on the motorbike, who smoked it. Thai netizens agreed that the two seemed proud of their action and were trying to show off their ganja bong to other motorists. Some netizens expressed their disapproval of the foreigners, while others complained that the government’s measures were not effective enough to control cannabis use. By Petch Petpailin Caption: Photo via Facebook/ Red Skull Full story: The Thaiger 2023-11-27 - 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 paves way for new visa for parents of international school students Photo: PR Phuket Phuket officials are paving the way for a new visa category, aimed specifically at parents of children studying in international schools. However, this new visa provision is not without its safeguarding measures. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312753-phuket-paves-way-for-new-visa-for-parents-of-international-school-students/