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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

Phuket tourism industry generates 370 billion baht in eight months Picture courtesy of Travel Bucket List Over the past eight months, the tourism industry in Phuket has managed to amass a substantial revenue of nearly 370 billion baht, as reported by the President of the Phuket Tourism Association. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309755-phuket-tourism-industry-generates-370-billion-baht-in-eight-months/

Over the past eight months, the tourism industry in Phuket has managed to amass a substantial revenue of nearly 370 billion baht, as reported by the President of the Phuket Tourism Association. This encouraging development signals a significant rebound from the adverse effects of Covid-19, with the present surge in tourist numbers representing a remarkable 40% year-on-year rise when compared to the figures from 2019. The president of the Phuket Tourism Association, Thanet Tantipiriya, shared the positive news with Thai media. “Phuket’s earnings in the past eight months have been around 370 billion baht. Compared to 2019, prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, there’s a 40% yearly increment in the number of tourists.” Further emphasising the positive trends in Phuket’s tourism sector, Thanet noted that almost 80% of the hotel rooms are already reserved for the upcoming high season, particularly those near the beaches. By Top Caption: Picture courtesy of Travel Bucket List 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

Motorbike rider, who blocks Phuket ambulance, breaks both legs in accident PHOTO: Thai Hitz A Phuket motorbike driver who blocked an ambulance that was rushing a patient to hospital has had his comeuppance. The bike rider in question deliberately blocked an ambulance travelling behind him, before getting into an accident where he broke both his legs. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309754-motorbike-rider-who-blocks-phuket-ambulance-breaks-both-legs-in-accident/

A Phuket motorbike driver who blocked an ambulance that was rushing a patient to hospital has had his comeuppance. The bike rider in question deliberately blocked an ambulance travelling behind him, before getting into an accident where he broke both his legs. Kusoldharm rescue worker Somphong Panaputae was driving the ambulance transporting a seriously ill patient to Patong Hospital. “Earlier this week, I was driving an ambulance with a patient heading to a hospital. There was a motorbike rider in front of my ambulance slowing our travel. The patient was having a medical emergency and we were in a hurry with all sirens and lights blaring.” By Peter Roche Caption: PHOTO: Thai Hitz 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

Thai Prime Minister Urges to Evacuate all Thai Workers in Israel The Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has urged to evacuate all Thai workers in Israel who want to go back home by the end of this month, October 2023, by increasing more flights. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309752-thai-prime-minister-urges-to-evacuate-all-thai-workers-in-israel/

The Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has urged to evacuate all Thai workers in Israel who want to go back home by the end of this month, October 2023, by increasing more flights. PM Srettha joined in a meeting at the Rapid Response Center: RRC in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs earlier this week about the crisis in Israel. PM Srettha said, “The Thai death toll in Israel has risen to at least 28 people with 16 injuries and 17 are being held hostage. We need to evacuate 200 to 400 Thai people per day who are currently stuck. The evacuation situation is currently not good and we need to be as fast as possible.” By Goongnang Suksawat Full story: The Pattaya News 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

Woman arrested in connection with the death of an online scam victim Cybercrime investigators have arrested a woman who owned a mule bank account used by an online scam gang to receive payments from victims. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309748-woman-arrested-in-connection-with-the-death-of-an-online-scam-victim/

Cybercrime investigators have arrested a woman who owned a mule bank account used by an online scam gang to receive payments from victims. The suspect, identified as Dokkaew Kaewjerm, was arrested in connection with the death of Athiya Chuaykong, of Nakhon Si Thammarat province. Athiya hanged herself in her bedroom on October 15, leaving a suicide note saying that she had been tricked by the gang into making a down payment of Bt18,500 to purchase an iPhone 13 from a mobile phone shop in Thailand’s northern border province of Chiang Rai. 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

Excessive PM2.5 dust in Bangkok on Thursday File photo PM2.5 in the atmosphere at 7am this morning exceeded the safety standard in 22 areas, ranging from 22.7μg/m3 (microgram per cubic meter per 24 hours) to 49.4μg/m3, averaging 32.9μg/m3. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309747-excessive-pm25-dust-in-bangkok-on-thursday/

PM2.5 in the atmosphere at 7am this morning exceeded the safety standard in 22 areas, ranging from 22.7μg/m3 (microgram per cubic meter per 24 hours) to 49.4μg/m3, averaging 32.9μg/m3. According to the Air Quality Information Centre of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), the air quality in eight areas improved during the morning, leaving 14 areas where PM2.5 in the atmosphere still exceeding safety levels. The areas with excessive levels of PM2.5 are Wang Thong Lang, Pathumwan, Bang Rak, Yan Nawa, Lat Krabang, Khlong San, Bangkok Noi, Sathorn, Khlong Toei, Bueng Kum, Bangkok Yai, Bang Na, Prawet and Serithai Park in Bueng Kum. Caption: File photo 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

Little need for “digital wallet” scheme : Bank of Thailand A representative of the Bank of Thailand told the House Economic Affairs Committee today (Thursday) that there is little need for the digital wallet scheme, because private sector consumption for the first half of this year has been expanding, while the labour market is recovering steadily. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309746-little-need-for-“digital-wallet”-scheme-bank-of-thailand/

A representative of the Bank of Thailand told the House Economic Affairs Committee today (Thursday) that there is little need for the digital wallet scheme, because private sector consumption for the first half of this year has been expanding, while the labour market is recovering steadily. As such, claims the bank, the full potential of the scheme, as predicted by the government to justify the cost of the scheme, may not be realised. Move Forward party-list MP Sitthiphol Vibulthanakul, head of the House Economics Affairs Committee, summed up the opinion, voiced by Daranee Saeju, assistant governor of the Bank of Thailand’s payment systems policy and financial consumer protection group, during her testimony to the committee today. 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

Thai aircraft will fly to Dubai on Sunday to pick up evacuees from Israel Thai Foreign Ministry spokesperson Kanchana Patarachoke Starting Sunday, Thai evacuees will be flown from Israel to Dubai for transit to chartered planes, which will bring them back to Thailand. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309745-thai-aircraft-will-fly-to-dubai-on-sunday-to-pick-up-evacuees-from-israel/

Starting Sunday, Thai evacuees will be flown from Israel to Dubai for transit to chartered planes, which will bring them back to Thailand. Meanwhile, the remains of eight Thai nationals killed in the Hamas attack on Israel will be flown back to Thailand on Friday morning, according to the Thai embassy in Tel Aviv. Thai Foreign Ministry spokesperson Kanchana Patarachoke said that the flight from Tel Aviv to Dubai takes about three hours and a large capacity aircraft has been chartered for the evacuation. Aircraft chartered from Nok Air, Air Asia, Lion Air and the Royal Thai Air Force will then be used to fly about 600 evacuees back to Thailand at a rate of 2 or 3 flights a day. Caption: Thai Foreign Ministry spokesperson Kanchana Patarachoke 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

Pattaya Woman Finds Her Stolen Motorbike on Online Second-Hand Market A Thai woman was left perplexed after finding her stolen motorbike listed on a second-hand Facebook group, just a few hours after it had been stolen. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309660-pattaya-woman-finds-her-stolen-motorbike-on-online-second-hand-market/

A Thai woman was left perplexed after finding her stolen motorbike listed on a second-hand Facebook group, just a few hours after it had been stolen. 23-year-old Ms. Amphika Sisena told The Pattaya News that she was shocked to discover her prized possession being advertised by an unknown seller on Facebook. The young woman explained that an unidentified Thai man stole her motorbike on October 17th. The theft occurred at a department store on Soi Khao Noi in the Nongprue area, Banglamung district, Chonburi province. The incident was recorded on a surveillance camera. 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