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A 72 year old man accused of child sex abuse committed suicide, escaping the legal consequences of his actions. The mother of the 11 year old girl victim revealed that she too had been molested by the same man when she was a child. The child sex abuse incident came to light when an 11 year old girl sent a message to her 30 year old mother, stating she had been abused by their 72 year old neighbour since she was nine years old, approximately three years ago. The mother, a worker from Nakhon Ratchasima, immediately reported the case to the local police. The accused, 72 year old Luan, was brought in for questioning at the Ban Dan Police Station in Buriram. He denied all allegations of misconduct towards both the mother and daughter. However, based on evidence and a joint investigation with social workers, the police charged Luan with child sex abuse and performing indecent acts on a child under 13 years old. Consequently, he was detained at the Ban Dan Police Station, reported Sanook. By Samantha Rose Caption: Picture courtesy of Sanook Full story: The Thaiger 2023-10-18 - 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 The charity Samaritans is available around the clock for people who want to talk. If you or anyone you know is in need of mental health services, please contact the Samaritans of Thailand at their 24-hour hotline 02-713-6791 (English), 02713-6793 (Thai) or Thai Mental Health Hotline at 1323 (Thai). http://www.samaritansthai.com/news/samaritans-of-thailand-english-hotline/

Chiang Mai property stirs online debate, selling dream or reality for 80,000 baht? Photo: KhaoSod A plot of land, measuring just one square wah (equivalent to 4 square metres) and priced at 80,000 baht, has caused a stir on social media. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309648-chiang-mai-property-stirs-online-debate-selling-dream-or-reality-for-80000-baht/

A plot of land, measuring just one square wah (equivalent to 4 square metres) and priced at 80,000 baht, has caused a stir on social media. The land, located in a village in Chiang Mai, comes complete with a groundwater system, a water tank, and a steel cage. The online Chiang Mai property post advertising the sale also included a home design idea, leading netizens to question whether the poster was selling a dream. A Chiang Mai property business page yesterday posted the land for sale, situated in front of a renowned university in Chiang Mai. The property post also included a picture of a completed house, which sparked a flurry of comments asking if this was a dream sale. The advert details stated… “One square wah of land in front of a famous university in Chiang Mai, located in a village, complete with a full groundwater system, including a water tank, a steel cage, and a 2×2 metre area. The land comes with a red Garuda title deed, annual land tax paid, priced at 80,000 baht including transfer, negotiable.” The post included pictures and the actual location coordinates. By Nattapong Westwood Caption: Photo: KhaoSod Full story: The Thaiger 2023-10-18 - 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

Lopburi locals hunt for notorious ghost causing sleepless nights Photo: KhaoSod Residents of Lopburi are on a hunt for a notorious ghost, causing sleepless nights due to its eerie presence in central Thailand. A 70 year old pig farmer, Wichien, today revealed he encountered this ghost twice. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309647-lopburi-locals-hunt-for-notorious-ghost-causing-sleepless-nights/

Residents of Lopburi are on a hunt for a notorious ghost, causing sleepless nights due to its eerie presence in central Thailand. A 70 year old pig farmer, Wichien, today revealed he encountered this ghost twice. The hunt has sparked excitement and fear among residents who have taken to TikTok to document their thrilling ghost hunts. Wichien’s first encounter with the ghost occurred between 1am and 2am on October 13, when he heard his dogs barking, pigs squealing, and chickens clucking wildly. Initially, thinking it was a large python, Wichien was shocked to find himself face-to-face with the infamous ghost, less than a metre away. The ghost was baring its teeth and looking dazed, prompting Wichien to use his long-handled knife to fend off the creature, which then fled the scene. This situation has turned into a trending topic as reported in the media. By Nattapong Westwood Caption: Photo: KhaoSod Full story: The Thaiger 2023-10-18 - 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 tuk tuk turmoil: Driver busted with ‘Yaba’ stash and axe arsenal Picture courtesy of Patong Police A tuk tuk driver from Patong was apprehended by police and charged with possession of 43 methamphetamine pills, known locally as Yaba, and several weapons, including an axe. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309645-phuket’s-tuk-tuk-turmoil-driver-busted-with-‘yaba’-stash-and-axe-arsenal/

A tuk tuk driver from Patong was apprehended by police and charged with possession of 43 methamphetamine pills, known locally as Yaba, and several weapons, including an axe. The 30 year old driver, was arrested on Monday night, October 16, at a checkpoint in front of Patong Hospital. The incident was reported by the Patong Police late the following day. The police report did not provide information about the exact location at the intersection where the arrest took place. For reference, the Patong Police Station is located at the same intersection, diagonally opposite Patong Hospital. The arrest of Adisak, also known by his nickname Phase, was part of the second mass search operation of tuk-tuks and other public transport vehicles, according to the Patong Police report. Police Lieutenant Wanit Anantaphong of the Patong Police Traffic Police led the search operation. By Mitch Connor Caption: Picture courtesy of Patong Police Full story: The Thaiger 2023-10-18 - 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

Cambodian guitarist strikes wrong chord in Bangkok church heists Photo: KhaoSod A Cambodian guitarist was arrested today after being accused of stealing musical instruments from Christian churches across Bangkok. The church theft arrest took place at an unnamed rental room in Suk Sawat Road, Phra Samut Chedi district, Samut Prakan. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309644-cambodian-guitarist-strikes-wrong-chord-in-bangkok-church-heists/

A Cambodian guitarist was arrested today after being accused of stealing musical instruments from Christian churches across Bangkok. The church theft arrest took place at an unnamed rental room in Suk Sawat Road, Phra Samut Chedi district, Samut Prakan. The suspect, Hek Sophol, was sought after an arrest warrant was issued by the Criminal Court of Southern Bangkok on October 16, for a charge of theft at night. Investigations led by Police Lieutenant Colonel Watcharawee Dhammasema from Bang Rak Police Station traced the thefts back to the 41 year old Cambodian guitarist. The suspect reportedly committed the church theft at two locations situated in Bang Rak, Bangkok, on June 16, around 1.30am. After the warrant was approved, Hek fled and took refuge in a rental room in Phra Samut Chedi district, Samut Prakan. Police officers located an individual matching the description of the suspect outside the rental room, yesterday, around 5.30pm. Upon inspection, the man was identified as Hek, who could communicate well in Thai. After comparing the suspect’s identity with footage from the CCTV at the churches, the Cambodian guitarist acknowledged that he was the person captured in the CCTV footage. By Nattapong Westwood Caption: Photo: KhaoSod Full story: The Thaiger 2023-10-18 - 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

73 year old aerial snapshot of Bang Khen field sparks social media frenzy An aerial photograph of Bang Khen field, taken 73 years ago, has caused a stir after it was shared on social media. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309643-73-year-old-aerial-snapshot-of-bang-khen-field-sparks-social-media-frenzy/

An aerial photograph of Bang Khen field, taken 73 years ago, has caused a stir after it was shared on social media. The image, taken in 1950, depicts a wide-open landscape, dominated by the towering spire of Wat Phra Si Maha That Woramahawihan in Bangkok. Tiny buildings can be identified as the former district office of Bang Khen, established in 1941, which has now evolved into the present-day Bang Khen District Office. Phahonyothin Road, running adjacent to the temple, was merely a narrow path flanked by rain trees. The photograph is a work of Dr Robert Larimore Pendleton. Wat Phra Si Mahathat is located in the Bang Khen field area, a battleground during the conflict between the self-proclaimed Committee to Save the Nation led by Phra Worawongse Thoe Phra Ong Chao Bovorn Dech and government soldiers of the People’s Party in October 1943, an event later known as the Bovorn Dech Rebellion. By Samantha Rose Caption: Photo: Sanook Full story: The Thaiger 2023-10-18 - 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

Pattaya Riding Elephant Rescued, Experiences Freedom For the First Time Elderly elephant Nam Chok spent decades being used to give rides to tourists at an elephant trekking camp in Pattaya. Now in her sixties, her owner agreed to send her to a sanctuary for her retirement. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309642-pattaya-riding-elephant-rescued-experiences-freedom-for-the-first-time/

Elderly elephant Nam Chok spent decades being used to give rides to tourists at an elephant trekking camp in Pattaya. Now in her sixties, her owner agreed to send her to a sanctuary for her retirement. The partially blind elephant is suspected to have been caught from the wild, and has been in captivity for decades ever since. She has recently been working at a trekking camp in Pattaya, where elephants are used to entertain and give rides to paying tourists. When the rescue team arrived at the camp, Nam Chok still had her riding saddle on and worked until her last day. Thankfully, her owner had agreed to let Nam Chok retire, and wildlife rescue centre Wildlife Friends Foundation Thailand (WFFT) stepped in to offer her a sanctuary home at its elephant refuge. By Tanakorn Panyadee Full story: The Pattaya News 2023-10-18 - 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

Pattaya Pub Raid Uncovers Two Pubgoers on Illegal Drugs Two unidentified pubgoers were found to have taken illegal drugs during a Pattaya police raid on an entertainment venue early Wednesday morning, October 18th. The venue also did not have an operating license. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309640-pattaya-pub-raid-uncovers-two-pubgoers-on-illegal-drugs/

Two unidentified pubgoers were found to have taken illegal drugs during a Pattaya police raid on an entertainment venue early Wednesday morning, October 18th. The venue also did not have an operating license. The 2 AM raid on the “Rave” nightclub located in South Pattaya in the Banglamung district, was carried out following a tip from concerned citizens. About 50 customers were found inside the venue, drinking and dancing, when the police arrived. Pattaya police separated the customers into groups of males and females, before checking their ID cards as well as testing their urine for substance abuse. Two unidentified individuals were discovered to have consumed illegal drugs, while none were underage. By Tanakorn Panyadee Full story: The Pattaya News 2023-10-18 - 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 Srettha urges swift evacuation decision as death toll of Thai workers in Israel hits 30 Picture courtesy of Wassana Nanuam Thailand Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin urgently called upon Thai citizens residing in Israel to make a swift decision regarding their evacuation amidst escalating global concerns. The Thai death toll in Israel has distressingly reached 30. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309638-pm-srettha-urges-swift-evacuation-decision-as-death-toll-of-thai-workers-in-israel-hits-30/

Thailand Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin urgently called upon Thai citizens residing in Israel to make a swift decision regarding their evacuation amidst escalating global concerns. The Thai death toll in Israel has distressingly reached 30. Addressing the public from Beijing on Wednesday, the prime minister expressed his concern. “For those who are still undecided, it’s crucial to decide promptly as the risk lies with you… If you wish to return, the government is fully committed to carrying out an efficient and safe evacuation as swiftly as possible.” The 61 year old Thai prime minister expressed his sorrow upon learning of another Thai casualty in Israel, thereby increasing the death toll to 30. However, the number of injured and abductions remains steady at 16 and 17, respectively. During a meeting with United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, PM Srettha revealed that Guterres was taken aback by the loss of Thai lives in Israel. “Thailand is not a party in conflict, but our loss is the second highest after the US.” By Mitch Connor Caption: Picture courtesy of Wassana Nanuam Full story: The Thaiger 2023-10-18 - 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

Air Pollution Warning for Bangkok BANGKOK, Oct 18 (TNA) – The Department of Pollution Control has reported unhealthy levels of PM 2.5 in several parts of Bangkok and its surrounding areas. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309637-air-pollution-warning-for-bangkok/

BANGKOK, Oct 18 (TNA) – The Department of Pollution Control has reported unhealthy levels of PM 2.5 in several parts of Bangkok and its surrounding areas. The levels of ultra-fine dust have exceeded the standard due to the approaching winter season, which brings high pressure systems and stagnant air. It is expected that these conditions will persist at an orange alert level for another 1-2 days. (TNA) Full story: Thai News Agency 2023-10-18 - 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 Embassies Warn Thai Citizens Abroad BANGKOK, Oct 18 (TNA) – The Thai embassies in Paris and Brussels have issued a warning to Thai citizens to closely monitor the situation and exercise caution when in areas with large gatherings, following an elevated security threat level. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309636-two-embassies-warn-thai-citizens-abroad/

BANGKOK, Oct 18 (TNA) – The Thai embassies in Paris and Brussels have issued a warning to Thai citizens to closely monitor the situation and exercise caution when in areas with large gatherings, following an elevated security threat level. The Thai embassy in Paris, France, issued a Facebook announcement on October 17 urging Thai citizens in France to be extra vigilant while traveling and commuting due to continuous warnings from the French authorities regarding bomb threats over the weekend. French authorities recently raised their security alert to the highest level. Full story: Thai News Agency 2023-10-18 - 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

SET Warns of Investment Scams BANGKOK (NNT) - The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has raised an alert about a counterfeit page related to the "Collaboration Against Investment Fraud" project. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309635-set-warns-of-investment-scams/

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has raised an alert about a counterfeit page related to the "Collaboration Against Investment Fraud" project. This sham page illegitimately uses the SET name, logo, images of its premises, portraits of its executives, as well as pictures of notable market personalities and celebrities. The motive is to deceive individuals into believing its authenticity and trick them into providing personal data. SET confirms neither it nor its partners in the initiative named "Collaboration Against Investment Fraud" or “ร่วมมือจับปลอมหลอกลงทุน -- in Thai” have any association with this fraudulent page. Consequently, if one comes across a page claiming affiliation with the project and asking for any actions leading to sharing information or assets, he or she is advised to presume it is a scam. For any doubts or further information regarding the fraud program, individuals can visit the website “set.or.th” or access various social media channels of the SET, including reaching out to the SET Contact Center at 0 2009 9999. By Na-ark Rojanasuvan Full story: NNT 2023-10-18 - 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 Advances in Government Digitalization BANGKOK (NNT) - The government is accelerating its efforts to streamline public services through electronic systems. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309634-thailand-advances-in-government-digitalization/

BANGKOK (NNT) - The government is accelerating its efforts to streamline public services through electronic systems. Puangpet Chunlaiad, a minister attached to the Office of the Prime Minister, recently convened a meeting with the Administrative Committee of the Senate. The objective was to discuss collaborations for implementing electronic public services at the local level. The committee also reviewed the roles and responsibilities of the Digital Government Development Agency (Public Organization) -- DGA. A Memorandum of Understanding between related agencies was signed, aiming at providing modern, convenient, and quick public services. As a result, the DGA has developed a comprehensive service application called "Thangrath" to reduce public travel and documentation expenses. Furthermore, the committee recommended strategies for continuous progress in digital governance. This is especially important in times of government transition to ensure uninterrupted service delivery. The committee proposed the development of a "Super App" to centralize various services, responding to real public needs. In her remarks, Minister Puangpet thanked the committee for their guidelines to improve the administrative system. She pledged support for these initiatives, emphasizing the ultimate goal of benefitting the public by reducing red tape and costs. The aim is to align governance with public services, keeping the citizens’ best interests in mind. By Na-ark Rojanasuvan Full story: NNT 2023-10-18 - 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