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Thailand’s Supreme Administrative Court has upheld the Central Administrative Court’s decision to order the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) to disclose to anti-graft activist Veera Somkwamkid details of its investigation into over 20 luxury wristwatches, seen being worn in public by former Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan. The Supreme Court’s decision in the case between Veera and the NACC was read this morning (Friday) by the Central Administrative Court. After the NACC ruled by 5:3 votes in December 2018 to clear Prawit of making a false assets declaration to the anti-graft watchdog, the anti-corruption activist took the wristwatch scandal, implicating Prawit, to the Central Administrative Court, seeking disclosure by the NACC of its findings and a summary of the opinions of each commissioner, under the Official Information Act. Full story: Thai PBS 2023-10-20 - 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

China and Thailand should expedite building of the China-Thailand railway : Xi Jinping Chinese President Xi Jinping told Thai PM Srettha Thavisin, during their bilateral meeting in Beijing, that the two countries should accelerate construction of the China-Thailand railway and expand cooperation in the digital economy, green development and new energy. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309834-china-and-thailand-should-expedite-building-of-the-china-thailand-railway-xi-jinping/

Chinese President Xi Jinping told Thai PM Srettha Thavisin, during their bilateral meeting in Beijing, that the two countries should accelerate construction of the China-Thailand railway and expand cooperation in the digital economy, green development and new energy. Both countries must also intensify efforts to crack down on cross-border crimes, such as telecom fraud and online gambling, to create a safer environment for the development of both countries. China’s Xinhua news agency quoted Xi as saying that China is willing to share more opportunities in China’s vast market. China stands ready to work together with Thailand to add new dimensions to their family-like relations as well as transform advantages of the traditional friendship into a driving force for win-win cooperation. Full story: Thai PBS 2023-10-20 - 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

Greener approach to China’s Belt and Road Initiative needed – Thai PM Thailand believes that a greener approach to the development of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is necessary for high-quality cooperation for common development and prosperity. Thailand intends to draw lessons from this project and implement them within the nation, said Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Thursday in Beijing. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309778-greener-approach-to-china’s-belt-and-road-initiative-needed-–-thai-pm/

Thailand believes that a greener approach to the development of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is necessary for high-quality cooperation for common development and prosperity. Thailand intends to draw lessons from this project and implement them within the nation, said Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Thursday in Beijing. Srettha was delivering a statement at the 3rd Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation (BRF) on a “green” silk road which is in harmony with nature, according to Thai government spokesman Chai Wacharonke. Srettha also stated that he has asked his cabinet to design a robust study and implementation plan for the Land Bridge project, to connect the Andaman Sea and the Indian Ocean to the Gulf of Thailand and the Pacific Ocean. Full story: Thai PBS 2023-10-19 - 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

China’s Xi calls for efforts to fight cross-border crimes with Thailand From L, Thai PM Srettha Thavisin, China’s President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan during an opening ceremony of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) forum in Beijing. Beijing – China and Thailand should step up efforts to crack down on cross-border crimes such as telecommunications fraud and online gambling, President Xi Jinping told Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin in Beijing on Thursday. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309770-china’s-xi-calls-for-efforts-to-fight-cross-border-crimes-with-thailand/

Beijing – China and Thailand should step up efforts to crack down on cross-border crimes such as telecommunications fraud and online gambling, President Xi Jinping told Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin in Beijing on Thursday. China is willing to strengthen cooperation with Thailand within multilateral frameworks, state media China Central Television quoted Xi as saying while meeting Srettha. Caption: From L, Thai PM Srettha Thavisin, China’s President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan during an opening ceremony of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) forum in Beijing. Full story: Thai PBS 2023-10-19 - 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

Opposition to the government’s digital wallet scheme growing Thai Pakdee Party leader Warong Dechgitvigrom files a complaint with the Auditor-General’s Office on Thursday. The government’s controversial digital wallet scheme is facing increasing opposition, with opponents seeking intervention from the Central Administrative Court, the Election Commission, the Office of Auditor-General and the Ombudsman to put the scheme on hold. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309767-opposition-to-the-government’s-digital-wallet-scheme-growing/

The government’s controversial digital wallet scheme is facing increasing opposition, with opponents seeking intervention from the Central Administrative Court, the Election Commission, the Office of Auditor-General and the Ombudsman to put the scheme on hold. Thai Pakdee Party leader Warong Dechgitvigrom filed a complaint with the Auditor-General’s Office yesterday (Wednesday), asking for a probe into the digital wallet scheme before submitting its findings to the Administrative Court to seek the scheme’s suspension. Claiming that the scheme will cause extensive damage to the economy, Dr Warong questions why the government does not provide the Bt10,000 benefit in the form of cash, instead of digital tokens, which is too complicated for the people in general and will not benefit small retail outlets because they normally do not have significant cash reserves and they prefer payment in cash. Caption: Thai Pakdee Party leader Warong Dechgitvigrom files a complaint with the Auditor-General’s Office on Thursday. Full story: Thai PBS 2023-10-19 - 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

Drug-fuelled son assaults father in Muktahan: Officials intervene Picture courtesy of KhaoSod A disturbing incident unfolded in Muktahan as a drug-fuelled, armed with a sharp-edged knife, assaulted his father, inflicting deep wounds on him. The incident was reported today, to the local security officials of Nikhom Kham Soi district, Mukdahan province, by alarmed locals who witnessed the man muttering incoherently and behaving erratically, accusing his father of conspiring to murder him. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309766-drug-fuelled-son-assaults-father-in-muktahan-officials-intervene/

A disturbing incident unfolded in Muktahan as a drug-fuelled, armed with a sharp-edged knife, assaulted his father, inflicting deep wounds on him. The incident was reported today, to the local security officials of Nikhom Kham Soi district, Mukdahan province, by alarmed locals who witnessed the man muttering incoherently and behaving erratically, accusing his father of conspiring to murder him. Security head of Nikhom Kham Soi district, Khajornsak Khampan, led a team of over ten officials to the crime scene. They found 47 year old Sukkai Butrdee, who resides at house number 19 in Phuphaeng Ma village, Nikhom Kham Soi district, Mukdahan province, had attacked his father with a sharp-edged knife. The security team swiftly apprehended the offender while he was still at home, reported KhaoSod. Upon interrogation, Sukkai’s disjointed speech made it difficult for the officials to understand him. However, it was discerned that he had consumed cannabis and inhaled a narcotic substance, glue, in addition to drinking alcohol. This lethal concoction left him hallucinating, believing his father, with whom he shared a residence, had hired assassins to kill him. By Nattapong Westwood Caption: Picture courtesy of KhaoSod Full story: The Thaiger 2023-10-19 - 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

Toddler locked in car for hours after accidental self-locking Picture courtesy of Khaosod A two year old toddler was locked in a car for hours after her mother left her alone to go shopping. The incident, which took place at a convenience store on Niphat Uthit Road behind the Florida Hotel in downtown Hat Yai, Songkhla province, occurred at 10am today. The girl had accidentally hit the lock button, trapping herself inside the vehicle. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309765-toddler-locked-in-car-for-hours-after-accidental-self-locking/

A two year old toddler was locked in a car for hours after her mother left her alone to go shopping. The incident, which took place at a convenience store on Niphat Uthit Road behind the Florida Hotel in downtown Hat Yai, Songkhla province, occurred at 10am today. The girl had accidentally hit the lock button, trapping herself inside the vehicle. The vehicle, a minivan, was left running with the air conditioning on while the mother ran errands. Upon returning, however, she discovered that her daughter had inadvertently locked the doors and was unable to get out. Despite her best efforts, the doors remained locked for several hours. Eventually, the emergency rescue unit of the Mit Samakee Foundation (Tung Sia Siang Tueng) in Hat Yai was alerted to the situation by store employees, who reported that a child had been trapped in a car for hours and that the doors couldn’t be opened, reported KhaoSod. The rescue team successfully unlocked the car door within five minutes using a metal rod inserted through the driver’s side window. The young girl was understandably upset and cried as her mother comforted her. By Nattapong Westwood Caption: Picture courtesy of Khaosod Full story: The Thaiger 2023-10-19 - 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

Yala temple’s amusing rules for resident spirits capture netizens’ attention Picture courtesy of PPTVHD36 An intriguing set of rules has emerged from a renowned temple in Yala, aimed at the spirits residing within the temple’s vicinity. The rules, designed to foster harmony among the monks, villagers, and spirits, have gone viral, sparking amusement among netizens. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309763-yala-temple’s-amusing-rules-for-resident-spirits-capture-netizens’-attention/

An intriguing set of rules has emerged from a renowned temple in Yala, aimed at the spirits residing within the temple’s vicinity. The rules, designed to foster harmony among the monks, villagers, and spirits, have gone viral, sparking amusement among netizens. This unusual story began gaining traction when a vinyl signboard with the rules was posted within the famous Yala temple. The signboard stated… “Rules for the spirits residing in the temple,” featuring a list of ten commands. By Nattapong Westwood Caption: Picture courtesy of PPTVHD36 Full story: The Thaiger 2023-10-19 - 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

Black bear caught after stealing food from local in central Thailand Photo via Facebook/ มานิตย์ มกรกุณฑล Royal Forestry Department authorities have successfully captured an Asian black bear that was stealing food from a local kitchen in Prachantakarm district in the central province of Prachin Buri. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309762-black-bear-caught-after-stealing-food-from-local-in-central-thailand/

Royal Forestry Department authorities have successfully captured an Asian black bear that was stealing food from a local kitchen in Prachantakarm district in the central province of Prachin Buri. The 62 year old homeowner, Wimon Ngammeesri, reached out to the authorities after the black bear repeatedly stole food from her refrigerator and food cupboard. Wimon explained that her house is close to the forest and has several fruit trees. Wimon revealed that the first night the bear stole two trays of sausages and bread from her fridge. Wimon said the bear came back for another night and destroyed her cupboard to get rice and eggs. She reported the problem to the authorities, who came to her house to deploy a trap to apprehend the persistent bear. Wimon went on to explain that she believed that the bear would never return to the house but she went to check the trap in the middle of the night and found the bear in the cage. By Petch Petpailin Caption: Photo via Facebook/ มานิตย์ มกรกุณฑล Full story: The Thaiger 2023-10-19 - 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

Debt dodger’s fake ‘theft’ tale backfires: Thai woman faces charges for false report Photo via Facebook/ หนังสือพิมพ์รายวัน.สยามประชา A Thai woman is facing charges after faking a theft and filing a fake police report to escape a 48,000 baht debt. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309761-debt-dodger’s-fake-‘theft’-tale-backfires-thai-woman-faces-charges-for-false-report/

A Thai woman is facing charges after faking a theft and filing a fake police report to escape a 48,000 baht debt. The 45 year old woman, whose identity remains undisclosed, made the complaint to officers at Mueang Trat Police Station by phone yesterday, October 18. She explained that four thieves in a pickup with no number plate cut off her pickup on Baan Kaeng Prai Road in the eastern province of Trat. The woman said two thieves got out of the pickup and threatened her to hand over her money. She told police that she had to give it to them because she was alone at the time and was afraid the gang would attack her. The Thai woman said handed over 48,000 baht to the thieves. The woman said she could remember the identities of all four thieves. She told police about the thieves’ height, hairstyle and build. She also reported that the thieves fled the scene and went to Khao Saming district in Trat province. Police said it was strange that the woman, who had undergone such a harrowing ordeal while travelling alone, was able to remember many details. By Petch Petpailin Caption: Photo via Facebook/ หนังสือพิมพ์รายวัน.สยามประชา Full story: The Thaiger 2023-10-19 - 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

Rescue workers save suicidal Filipino after 3 hour standoff in Bangkok PHOTO: Kaoded Bangkok rescue workers have saved the life of a suicidal Filipino man who was threatening to slash his own throat on the roof of the house he was living. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309760-rescue-workers-save-suicidal-filipino-after-3-hour-standoff-in-bangkok/

Bangkok rescue workers have saved the life of a suicidal Filipino man who was threatening to slash his own throat on the roof of the house he was living. Nation Thailand reports that following a 3 hour standoff in which they attempted to negotiate with the distressed man, rescuers eventually managed to overpower him. The incident happened on Tuesday, October 17, in the Bang Bua Thong of Nonthaburi. It’s understood the unnamed Filipino is a 43 year old English teacher at a school in the Ramkhamhaeng area of the capital. By Peter Roche Caption: PHOTO: Kaoded Full story: Phuket GO 2023-10-19 - 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 to introduce ‘baht bus’ style transport service in tourist hotspot Photo courtesy of The Phuket News Phuket Land Transport Office (PLTO) is currently accepting applications from operators to establish a circular ‘baht bus’ style public transportation system in Phuket’s busiest tourist area. The announcement was made on the PLTO’s official Facebook page yesterday, with three separate notices for potential operators to provide bus transport services within Patong. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309758-phuket-to-introduce-‘baht-bus’-style-transport-service-in-tourist-hotspot/

Phuket Land Transport Office (PLTO) is currently accepting applications from operators to establish a circular ‘baht bus’ style public transportation system in Phuket’s busiest tourist area. The announcement was made on the PLTO’s official Facebook page yesterday, with three separate notices for potential operators to provide bus transport services within Patong. Two of these notices outlined two circular routes, while the third is for the traditional bus service between the old bus station on Phang Nga Rd in Phuket Town and Patong. Both circular routes are set to commence from the Bangla Police Box on Patong Beach Road (Thaweewong Road) and continue north to the Dolphin Circle before turning right onto Phra Barami Road. One service will then turn onto Rat-U-Thit 200 Pi Road while the second will take a right onto Phra Metta Road. Both routes will then continue south to the southern end of Patong, turn right onto Prachanukroh Road and head back towards Patong Beach. The buses will then return to the Bangla Police Box before restarting their circular route. As outlined in the PLTO’s formal announcement, the vehicles used for these services must not be passenger vans. Instead, the type of vehicle will depend on the number of passengers and a minimum of three vehicles must be provided for the service along Rat-U-Thit 200 Pi Road while at least two vehicles must be available for the Phra Metta Rd route. Both services are required to make a minimum of 40 trips per day, charging a fare of 40 baht. These new services are intended to provide both convenience and safety to public bus users and enhance the competitiveness of the bus transportation system. Applicants are required to provide details of the buses or other vehicles to be used, storage, repair and maintenance sites, and plans for bus service management, anti-pollution and environmental measures, employee development, service models, and vehicle and passenger safety. Applicants can contact the PLTO directly for more information and have until November 28 to submit their applications. Despite this, there has been no official mention of the new services to be provided to residents and tourists in the town of Patong Municipality. By Mitch Connor Caption: Photo courtesy of The Phuket News Full story: The Thaiger 2023-10-19 - 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 authorities warn against rising LINE app and Facebook scams Picture courtesy of Senior Planet A criminal group has been flagged for attempting to scam people by posing as the Thai Red Cross Society, on LINE and Facebook according to a warning issued by Phuket’s Public Relations Department (PR Phuket). Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309757-phuket-authorities-warn-against-rising-line-app-and-facebook-scams/

A criminal group has been flagged for attempting to scam people by posing as the Thai Red Cross Society, on LINE and Facebook according to a warning issued by Phuket’s Public Relations Department (PR Phuket). The scam involves an OpenChat group on LINE, a popular Thai messaging app, where members are invited to donate money under the guise of the Thai Red Cross Society to receive commissions and compete for prizes. The Thai Red Cross clarified, however, that it has no policy of accepting donations in this manner. Instead, it has advised potential donors to ensure that donations are made to an account under the organisation’s name Thai Red Cross Income Procurement Office. The society also provided a contact number for people who witness such illegal activities. In addition to this LINE and Facebook scam, the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA Phuket) issued a warning about a scam operation targetting people on the island. According to a post on its official Facebook page, a resident was duped into transferring money to an impostor posing as an official from the Provincial Electricity Authority. By Mitch Connor Caption: Picture courtesy of Senior Planet Full story: The Thaiger 2023-10-19 - 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