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BANGKOK (NNT) - A recent investigation revealed a fraudulent operation involving the issuance of fake national ID cards. Authorities have conducted searches and arrests in various locations, uncovering materials and expanding the investigation due to potential links to other criminal activities. Suttipong Juljarern, Permanent Secretary for Interior, raised the matter following a recent report from the Department of Provincial Administration and the Department of Special Investigation (DSI). The 2 agencies coordinated efforts to search and arrest a group of scammers dwindling people into paying almost a hundred thousand baht for fake national ID cards. These cards were advertised on a social media page using images of meetings at the Ministry of Interior. Arrests were made in Chiang Rai; Nakhon Sawan; and Nonthaburi. Seized items included related materials and bankbooks. The investigation is expanding due to potential links to other crimes. The Permanent Secretary stated that this is not the first incident of this nature. In the past, many fraudsters have impersonated high-ranking officials of the Ministry of Interior, posting on social media that they can assist in obtaining national ID cards. Victims often include foreigners or those without legal registration status. Not only do they lose substantial amounts of money, but they also do not receive the promised ID cards and may face legal consequences. He warned that the process of making national ID cards is clearly defined by law. The Department of Provincial Administration does not have a policy to create ID cards online and does not charge any fees not stipulated by law. He underlined that those who claim they can make ID cards online are fraudsters. The public is urged to report suspicions to the Damrongtham Center hotline at 1567, available 24 hours a day. By Na-ark Rojanasuvan Full story: NNT 2023-11-24 - 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

MDES Convenes Meeting to Kick Off Cybersecurity Plan BANGKOK (NNT) - A key meeting was held to initiate cybersecurity operations under the 2019 Cybersecurity Act for the 2024 fiscal year. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312491-mdes-convenes-meeting-to-kick-off-cybersecurity-plan/

BANGKOK (NNT) - A key meeting was held to initiate cybersecurity operations under the 2019 Cybersecurity Act for the 2024 fiscal year. Prasert Jantararuangtong, Minister of Digital Economy and Society, chaired the meeting which underscored the significance of 2024 as challenging for all agencies. Previously, it was reported to the Prime Minister that 15 million data records had been breached, indicating the need for strict data security measures to prevent public distress. Digital wallet threats were also discussed, as members of the public eagerly anticipate the policy to provide a 10,000 baht stipend to the digital wallet system. The ministry plans to take proactive steps and elevate its readiness to handle such threats. As a result, the Personal Data Protection Committee has established the PDPC Eagle Eye, a center to monitor and investigate public data breaches and personal data leaks. From November 9th to 20th, the PDPC Eagle Eye audited more than 3,000 organizations from both the governmental and the private sectors. The center detected nearly 1,200 data breaches and resolved 780 incidents. Additionally, three cases of personal data trading are under investigation by the Technology Crime Suppression Division. The center is tasked to scrutinize 9,000 organizations within 30 days. Furthermore, the National Cybersecurity Agency has been assigned to inspect vulnerabilities in cybersecurity systems, especially in state agencies holding extensive public data. These agencies are instructed to correct any identified vulnerabilities promptly, with severe penalties for repeated offenses in line with the law. By Na-ark Rojanasuvan Full story: NNT 2023-11-24 - 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

Struggling for a breath of fresh air It’s November and a cool breeze is blowing. While this should be welcomed as it heralds the cool season, instead it signals that burning season is making a comeback and smoke-laden haze that contains fine particulate matter (PM 2.5) is returning. Parts of Thailand are under threat again. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312490-struggling-for-a-breath-of-fresh-air/

It’s November and a cool breeze is blowing. While this should be welcomed as it heralds the cool season, instead it signals that burning season is making a comeback and smoke-laden haze that contains fine particulate matter (PM 2.5) is returning. Parts of Thailand are under threat again. People in many areas are now at risk as poor air quality conditions caused by hazardous haze have started to harm their health. A news report released this week showed that people in 31 provinces including Samut Sakhon, Nakhon Pathom, Uthai Thani, Suphan Buri, Chai Nat and Bangkok are living in a blanket of smoke. The areas had levels of air pollution way above the unhealthy level. Full story: Thai PBS 2023-11-24 - 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

Two Thai tourists die in tour bus accident in Turkey Two Thai tourists were killed in Turkey when their tour bus slammed into a roadside sign on Thursday (local time), according to Thai Foreign Ministry spokesperson Kanchana Patarachoke today. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312489-two-thai-tourists-die-in-tour-bus-accident-in-turkey/

Two Thai tourists were killed in Turkey when their tour bus slammed into a roadside sign on Thursday (local time), according to Thai Foreign Ministry spokesperson Kanchana Patarachoke today. The victims, whose names were not revealed, were part of a tour group of 26 Thais. A number of Thais were injured and admitted to nearby hospitals. A Turkish national was also killed in the accident, which occurred in the southwestern Turkish city of Denizli. Kanchana quoted a report from the Thai Embassy in Ankara, stating that some of the injured have already been discharged from hospital. The tour company, which sent its representatives to visit the injured Thais in the hospital, said that it will take responsibility for the tourists affected. Caption: Photo: BNN Breaking online Full story: Thai PBS 2023-11-24 - 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

Former PM Prayut’s wealth increases by Bt1.5 million over nine years Former Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has declared his assets to the National Anti-Corruption Committee (NACC), revealing that he is now Bt1.5 million richer than when he first declared them nine years ago. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312488-former-pm-prayut’s-wealth-increases-by-bt15-million-over-nine-years/

Former Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has declared his assets to the National Anti-Corruption Committee (NACC), revealing that he is now Bt1.5 million richer than when he first declared them nine years ago. In the document released by the NACC, it is revealed that Former Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s total assets are now worth Bt130.2 million—an increase of Bt1.5 million since his initial declaration to the NACC in 2014. His assets include Bt13.7 million in deposits in seven bank accounts, Bt64 million in investments in stocks and bonds, two plots of land worth about Bt3.2 million, a house in Soi Ruam Mit off Phahonyothin Road in Phaya Thai district worth Bt3.6 million, four cars worth about Bt10.7 million, including a Porsche Panamera, a Toyota Alphard, a 2011 Mercedes Benz and a 2005 Ford Ranger, five million baht in gold rings, bracelets, chains and nine wrist watches, nine guns worth Bt253,000 and two bicycles worth Bt203,000. Full story: Thai PBS 2023-11-24 - 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

Thanathorn puts Move Forward in awkward position While he was in exile, Thaksin Shinawatra welcomed Thai visitors all the time, so it’s not such a big deal that Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit has admitted to meeting him overseas during the hectic attempts to form a government after the May 14 election. It’s Thanathorn’s apparently-harmless statement about the Move Forward-Pheu Thai relationship that can do far-bigger damage. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312487-thanathorn-puts-move-forward-in-awkward-position/

While he was in exile, Thaksin Shinawatra welcomed Thai visitors all the time, so it’s not such a big deal that Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit has admitted to meeting him overseas during the hectic attempts to form a government after the May 14 election. It’s Thanathorn’s apparently-harmless statement about the Move Forward-Pheu Thai relationship that can do far-bigger damage. In a court of law, Move Forward would be able to easily play down the meeting and even tell the judges that it knew nothing about it. Thanathorn is a grown man who can go anywhere he likes without having to tell anyone, it could be said. So, if Thanathorn and Thaksin happened to be in the same location overseas at the same time, the two politicians could naturally meet to catch up with family affairs or other trivial things, the defence would say. This could dilute the embarrassment of Chaithawat Tulathon and Pannika Wanich strongly denying that such a meeting had taken place. They might not have known, or they understandably were concerned that an admission would have undue ramifications leading to the dissolution of Move Forward. (It was wrong to lie about it, but it was defendable.) Full story: Thai PBS 2023-11-24 - 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

While he was in exile, Thaksin Shinawatra welcomed Thai visitors all the time, so it’s not such a big deal that Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit has admitted to meeting him overseas during the hectic attempts to form a government after the May 14 election. It’s Thanathorn’s apparently-harmless statement about the Move Forward-Pheu Thai relationship that can do far-bigger damage. In a court of law, Move Forward would be able to easily play down the meeting and even tell the judges that it knew nothing about it. Thanathorn is a grown man who can go anywhere he likes without having to tell anyone, it could be said. So, if Thanathorn and Thaksin happened to be in the same location overseas at the same time, the two politicians could naturally meet to catch up with family affairs or other trivial things, the defence would say. This could dilute the embarrassment of Chaithawat Tulathon and Pannika Wanich strongly denying that such a meeting had taken place. They might not have known, or they understandably were concerned that an admission would have undue ramifications leading to the dissolution of Move Forward. (It was wrong to lie about it, but it was defendable.) Full story: Thai PBS 2023-11-24 - 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

Indian Tourist Falls to Death at Pattaya Condo A young Indian tourist plunged to his death from the 45th floor of a condominium complex in south Pattaya on the night of November 22nd. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312430-indian-tourist-falls-to-death-at-pattaya-condo/

A young Indian tourist plunged to his death from the 45th floor of a condominium complex in south Pattaya on the night of November 22nd. The incident occurred at approximately 11:00 PM at a condominium, whose name was withheld pending a full investigation, located in Moo 12, Nongprue sub-district, Banglamung district, Chonburi province. Pattaya police and emergency response teams coordinated and rushed to the scene upon receiving the report. At the 46-floor condo, the body of a 25-year-old Indian man, whose name was withheld pending family notification, was found beside a swimming pool situated on the 6th floor. He sustained severe injuries, including fractures to his limbs, torso, and a fractured skull. Pattaya authorities immediately cordoned off the scene to prevent unauthorized access before the rescue units transferred the body to a nearby hospital for a postmortem. By Tanakorn Panyadee Full story: The Pattaya News 2023-11-23 - 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 Emphasizes Thai Team’s Economic Diplomacy Efforts BANGKOK, Nov 23 (TNA) – The Prime Minister highlighted the collaborative efforts of the Thai economic diplomacy teams in the 2023 Meeting of Thai Ambassadors and Consuls-General. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312429-pm-emphasizes-thai-team’s-economic-diplomacy-efforts/

BANGKOK, Nov 23 (TNA) – The Prime Minister highlighted the collaborative efforts of the Thai economic diplomacy teams in the 2023 Meeting of Thai Ambassadors and Consuls-General. This meeting is held between 19 – 24 November 2023 in Bangkok under the theme “Proactive Diplomacy in a Fragmented World”. It was attended by Thai Ambassadors and Consuls-General from 97 overseas missions and senior executives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Full story: NNT 2023-11-23 - 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

Microsoft Elevates Thailand as AI Hub in Asia BANGKOK (NNT) - Microsoft Thailand is advancing the country’s transformation into a major artificial intelligence (AI) hub in Asia, following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Thai government to establish an AI Center of Excellence and a cloud data center in the country. Full Story:

BANGKOK (NNT) - Microsoft Thailand is advancing the country’s transformation into a major artificial intelligence (AI) hub in Asia, following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Thai government to establish an AI Center of Excellence and a cloud data center in the country. The initiative is part of Thailand’s strategy to become a digital-first, AI-driven nation, as announced at the APEC Leaders’ Meeting 2023. Key elements of the plan include developing local cloud capabilities, focusing on renewable energy for data centers, and enhancing public sector AI projects through the AI center. Microsoft is also discussing tax incentives with the government and advocating for changes in state procurement rules to facilitate long-term cloud services. Microsoft’s commitment extends to equipping millions of Thais with future-ready skills and implementing e-government projects in collaboration with various government units. The company’s recent investments in Thailand have been the launch of Copilot for Microsoft 365 and the manufacturing of Surface laptops. By Krajangwit Johjit Full story: NNT 2023-11-23 - 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

Purple and Red Lines Losing Bt7.4m a Day Since Bt20 Fare Imposed Operators of the Purple Line and Red Line suburban train services suffered a combined loss of Bt7.4 million per day between October 16 and November 14, after fares were capped at Bt20, said Dr Samart Ratchapolsitte, deputy leader of the Democrat party and an expert in mass transit. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312426-purple-and-red-lines-losing-bt74m-a-day-since-bt20-fare-imposed/

Operators of the Purple Line and Red Line suburban train services suffered a combined loss of Bt7.4 million per day between October 16 and November 14, after fares were capped at Bt20, said Dr Samart Ratchapolsitte, deputy leader of the Democrat party and an expert in mass transit. Writing in his Facebook post today, Dr Samart said that he was not surprised that Transport Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit did not give a press conference a month after the 20-baht train fare was imposed, which is in sharp contrast to the start of the new fare structure on October 16th, when the smiling minister brandished a 20-baht banknote at a press conference. During the first month of the capped fare, Dr. Samart says that the average gross revenue of the two train lines amounted to about 1.3 million baht per day (500,000 baht on the Red Line and 800,000 baht on the Purple Line), while the total operating costs amounted to 8.7 million baht per day, resulting in about 7.4 million baht of operating losses each day. Full story: Thai PBS 2023-11-23 - 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

Lighting up the night for Loy Krathong In Sukhothai, the birthplace of the Loy Krathong festival, the celebration promises festivalgoers a spectacular event.//Photo by TAT Thailand is abuzz with excitement as the much-anticipated Loy Krathong celebrations kick off with the “Delightful Colours of the River, Loy Krathong Celebrations 2023” festival. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312425-lighting-up-the-night-for-loy-krathong/

Thailand is abuzz with excitement as the much-anticipated Loy Krathong celebrations kick off with the “Delightful Colours of the River, Loy Krathong Celebrations 2023” festival. Loy Krathong, often referred to as the Festival of Lights, is more than just a celebration—it’s a grand expression of gratitude to Ganga, the water goddess, for the vital role water plays in Thai culture. This annual event takes place on the night of the full moon in the 12th month of the traditional Thai lunar calendar, which this year falls on November 27. Imagine millions of Thais preparing to launch beautifully decorated floats, known as krathongs, on the water. Alongside these floating offerings, they extend their apologies to the Goddess Ganga, a personification of the river, for any past slip-ups, such as water pollution. This festival seamlessly blends tradition with modern vibes, featuring fireworks, captivating light shows, and cultural events that leave you in awe. And it’s not just for the locals; tourists enthusiastically join the fun. Caption: In Sukhothai, the birthplace of the Loy Krathong festival, the celebration promises festivalgoers a spectacular event.//Photo by TAT Full story: Thai PBS 2023-11-23 - 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’s national football team gets a new head coach File photo : Masatada Ishii Thailand’s national football team will officially introduce its new head coach, Masatada Ishii, 66, next week, after parting ways with Alexandre Polking on Wednesday. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312424-thailand’s-national-football-team-gets-a-new-head-coach/

Thailand’s national football team will officially introduce its new head coach, Masatada Ishii, 66, next week, after parting ways with Alexandre Polking on Wednesday. The Japanese coach is a former manager of Thai Premier League team Buri Ram United and his first match, as the national team’s coach, will be a friendly against Japan’s national football team on January 1, 2024 in Tokyo. Thailand decided to part company with Brazilian-German Polking after a mixed start to the 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign. The 3-1 win over Singapore on Tuesday wasn’t enough to save his job, as his team had suffered a 2-1 defeat to China the previous week. Caption: File photo : Masatada Ishii Full story: Thai PBS 2023-11-23 - 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

Teenage love rivalry ends in brutal murder in southern Thailand Picture courtesy of Sanook The brutal murder of a 16 year old boy has been traced back to a love rivalry over a 14 year old girl. The victim was reportedly beaten by a gang of youths around his age in a shocking incident that took place in the Thung Song district of Nakhon Si Thammarat. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312421-teenage-love-rivalry-ends-in-brutal-murder-in-southern-thailand/