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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

Thai businesses on track to navigate energy price cuts: TDRI concerns loom Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post Thai businesses are assessing the implications of the government’s recent energy price cuts, amidst concerns from the Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI) about the potential adverse long-term effects of the policy. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309560-thai-businesses-on-track-to-navigate-energy-price-cuts-tdri-concerns-loom/

Thai businesses are assessing the implications of the government’s recent energy price cuts, amidst concerns from the Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI) about the potential adverse long-term effects of the policy. The Srettha Thavisin-led government has decided to slash the power tariff from 4.45 baht per kilowatt-hour to 3.99 baht between September and December and cap the retail price of diesel at 30 baht a litre, a decrease from the previous price of 31.94 baht a litre. This policy move is one of the government’s early interventions designed to mitigate the impacts of high energy prices on businesses and households. However, its impact is yet to be fully understood. For example, Doctor Weerachat Kittiratanapaiboon, the chief executive of Biodegradable Packaging for Environment Co (BPE), a Thai company specialising in the production of food and beverage containers from agricultural waste, indicated that it is still assessing how the energy price reduction will affect its operating costs. Dr Weerachat, a former doctor who transitioned into business, expressed scepticism about the potential for the policy to lead to substantial reductions in power bills and operating costs. He pointed out that the high cost of energy had previously led BPE to install rooftop solar panels, which now account for about 40% of the company’s electricity needs. By Alex Morgan Caption: Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post Full story: The Thaiger 2023-10-17 - 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

Unexpected labour at Thai restaurant results in nine months of free meals Picture courtesy of KhaoSod A surprising incident occurred at a popular Thai restaurant when a pregnant woman dining there suddenly went into labour. The manager, Yuthaphum Kaewkhem, known as Boom, recalled the surprising event where the woman, who had been enjoying a meal, started experiencing labour pains. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309559-unexpected-labour-at-thai-restaurant-results-in-nine-months-of-free-meals/

A surprising incident occurred at a popular Thai restaurant when a pregnant woman dining there suddenly went into labour. The manager, Yuthaphum Kaewkhem, known as Boom, recalled the surprising event where the woman, who had been enjoying a meal, started experiencing labour pains. One of Boom’s staff, at the Moo Krata restaurant, revealed that a customer’s waters had broken and she had gone into labour. The staff member explained that they were in the process of arranging transport to the hospital for the expectant mother. Boom was further taken aback when the staff member relayed the pregnant woman’s words to him. “She said not to clear her table yet because she didn’t get to eat much. If she doesn’t give birth after reaching the hospital, she will come back to continue her meal.” Shocked yet amused, Boom responded by offering her an early pregnancy gift. “Tell the customer that I will give her free meals for the next nine months. For now, she should focus on delivering her baby.” By Nattapong Westwood Caption: Picture courtesy of KhaoSod Full story: The Thaiger 2023-10-17 - 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

A surprising incident occurred at a popular Thai restaurant when a pregnant woman dining there suddenly went into labour. The manager, Yuthaphum Kaewkhem, known as Boom, recalled the surprising event where the woman, who had been enjoying a meal, started experiencing labour pains. One of Boom’s staff, at the Moo Krata restaurant, revealed that a customer’s waters had broken and she had gone into labour. The staff member explained that they were in the process of arranging transport to the hospital for the expectant mother. Boom was further taken aback when the staff member relayed the pregnant woman’s words to him. “She said not to clear her table yet because she didn’t get to eat much. If she doesn’t give birth after reaching the hospital, she will come back to continue her meal.” Shocked yet amused, Boom responded by offering her an early pregnancy gift. “Tell the customer that I will give her free meals for the next nine months. For now, she should focus on delivering her baby.” By Nattapong Westwood Caption: Picture courtesy of KhaoSod Full story: The Thaiger 2023-10-17 - 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

Bangchak finalises Esso Thailand acquisition Photo by NoOne taken from Flickr The energy conglomerate Bangchak Corporation, listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET), finalised its acquisition of Esso Thailand shares via a tender offer. The deal, valued at 3.54 billion baht, has resulted in Bangchak owning 76.3% of Esso Thailand. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309557-bangchak-finalises-esso-thailand-acquisition/

The energy conglomerate Bangchak Corporation, listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET), finalised its acquisition of Esso Thailand shares via a tender offer. The deal, valued at 3.54 billion baht, has resulted in Bangchak owning 76.3% of Esso Thailand. Previously, Bangchak secured a 65.99% stake in Esso Thailand, the entity managing Esso petrol stations, from Esso Asia Holdings Pte for 22.6 billion baht. The corporation also revealed its plan to purchase the remaining 34.01% stake through a tender offer to investors in the stock market. The offer, set at 9.89 baht per share, ran from early September until October 12. Phatpuree Chinkulkitnivat, Bangchak’s senior executive vice-president for accounting and finance, stated that Bangchak eventually bought an extra 10.31% share. The tender offer was for a total of 1.177 billion shares, but only 358.4 million could be acquired by the company. Funds for the tender offer were partly sourced from a loan provided by Bangkok Bank and Bangchak’s cash reserves, aiming to keep the debt-to-equity ratio under 1.1 times. Bangchak previously declared its expectation to create synergy by merging its operations with Esso Thailand, projecting an additional income of 3 billion baht from the consolidation by 2025. As part of this plan, the company intends to rebrand Esso-owned petrol stations to Bangchak starting in November. By Alex Morgan Caption: Photo by NoOne taken from Flickr Full story: The Thaiger 2023-10-17 - 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

Xiaomi Invited to Expand Market, Investment in Thailand Photo Cr. Thai Koo Fah BANGKOK, Oct 17 (TNA) – Thai Prime Minister and Finance Minister Srettha Thavisin urged Xiaomi executives to expand market and Investment in Thailand, expressing confidence in the kingdom’s business potential benefitting all parties. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309556-xiaomi-invited-to-expand-market-investment-in-thailand/

BANGKOK, Oct 17 (TNA) – Thai Prime Minister and Finance Minister Srettha Thavisin urged Xiaomi executives to expand market and Investment in Thailand, expressing confidence in the kingdom’s business potential benefitting all parties. The Thai prime minister is attending the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation (BRF) in China. At 13:00 local time in Beijing (one hour ahead of Thailand), government spokesperson Chai Wacharonke disclosed that Mr. Alain Lam, Vice President and CFO of Xiaomi met Mr. Srettha. Caption: Photo Cr. Thai Koo Fah Full story: Thai News Agency 2023-10-17 - 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

Bangkok father arrested for incestuous rape of daughter leading to pregnancy Picture courtesy of KhaoSod A shocking case of incestuous rape emerged leading to the arrest of a man who confessed to sexually abusing his 14 year old daughter, resulting in her pregnancy. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309554-bangkok-father-arrested-for-incestuous-rape-of-daughter-leading-to-pregnancy/

A shocking case of incestuous rape emerged leading to the arrest of a man who confessed to sexually abusing his 14 year old daughter, resulting in her pregnancy. Paveena Hongsakul, the Chair of the Paveena Hongsakul Foundation for Children and Women, today, October 17, at 11am, accompanied the victim’s mother, 34 year old Oi (pseudonym), to the Prawet Police Station to follow up on the case. The disturbing events began in April 2022 when the 40 year old father, Somchai (name withheld), took his 12 year old daughter, Bee (pseudonym), from Buriram province to stay with him during school holidays at a construction camp on Soi On Nut 70/1 in Prawet, Bangkok. During their time together the incestuous rape of Bee began. She later fled to live with her aunt at Soi On Nut 66 junction 19-16. However, Somchai continued his incestuous rape behaviour. When the school term began, he sent Bee back to study in Buriram. During the new year holidays, from the end of December 2022 to the beginning of January, Somchai travelled back to Buriram and sexually assaulted Bee again. Later, during the April holidays, he brought Bee back to the same construction camp in Bangkok, where he continued his sexual abuse. In May this year, Bee moved to Bangkok to study in secondary school. Her teacher noticed in August that she might be pregnant and informed her aunt. A pregnancy test confirmed the teacher’s suspicions. By Nattapong Westwood Caption: Picture courtesy of KhaoSod Full story: The Thaiger 2023-10-17 - 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 court halts government’s wind power purchase scheme over selection irregularities Photo by Mike Setchell on Unsplash The Central Administrative Court‘s ruling to halt the government’s scheme to purchase 1,500 megawatts of wind power, on grounds of alleged irregularities in power plant selection, prompted the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to gear up for an appeal. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309552-thai-court-halts-government’s-wind-power-purchase-scheme-over-selection-irregularities/

The Central Administrative Court‘s ruling to halt the government’s scheme to purchase 1,500 megawatts of wind power, on grounds of alleged irregularities in power plant selection, prompted the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to gear up for an appeal. The judgement came in response to Khon Kaen Wind 2 Co, a subsidiary of the SET-listed Energy Absolute (EA), who had voiced concerns over the lack of transparency in the ERC’s decision-making process. EA, a firm specialising in renewable energy and electric vehicle development and operations, previously had another subsidiary — Thep Sathit Wind Farm Co —file a petition against the ERC’s approval of a power purchase deal between power providers and the state grid. Thep Sathit Wind Farm was not included in the renewable scheme, with the ERC citing their failure to meet the minimum technical requirements for wind power development. The company, however, views ERC’s resolution as illegitimate, as detailed in an EA press release from October 3. By Alex Morgan Caption: Photo by Mike Setchell on Unsplash Full story: The Thaiger 2023-10-17 - 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 baht note goes ‘choo-choo’ in the frying pan The crispy 20 baht banknote next to an undamaged one for comparison | Photo taken from Khaosod A Thai woman mistakenly fried a 20 baht banknote, resulting in a shrivelled and crispy note that sparked much mirth on social media asking whether a bank would accept it. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309551-thai-woman’s-20-baht-note-goes-‘choo-choo’-in-the-frying-pan/

A Thai woman mistakenly fried a 20 baht banknote, resulting in a shrivelled and crispy note that sparked much mirth on social media asking whether a bank would accept it. A wave of humorous responses from netizens ensued after a Twitter user yesterday posted an image, from a life and family problems consultation group, where the woman sought advice, accompanied by a picture of a 20 baht note that had fallen into a hot frying pan. The banknote had shrunk to a tiny size. The Twitter poster reached out for advice. “I’m asking for knowledge. It was a mistake while I was selling things. The 20 baht note shrunk to a tiny size, but the components of the note are still intact. “The numbers are complete, but the condition of the note is warped and crispy. If I exchange it at the bank, will they accept it? If the same accident happens with 500-1,000 baht notes, I won’t be able to handle it.” She posted a picture of the offending 20 baht banknote that had undergone severe hot oil frying, shrunk to a tiny size and had a crispy texture similar to a well-fried rice cracker. However, the overall components were still identifiable as a 20 baht note, but the numbers were hard to see. When compared with a regular 20 baht note, the size difference was noticeable. By Samantha Rose Caption: The crispy 20 baht banknote next to an undamaged one for comparison | Photo taken from Khaosod Full story: The Thaiger 2023-10-17 - 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