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The legendary Carabao rock band, which has been entertaining Thai fans with its hugely popular songs for more than four decades, has decided to disband next March, with their last concert scheduled on April 1st next year, according to Yuenyong Opakul, aka “Add Carabao”, the band’s leader and lead singer. “It is about time for us to let go and accept the truth that all of us are old, although we are still cool,” said Yuenyong, adding that, if anyone in the band wants to join other bands, they can do so. He said he will continue to compose and produce songs for fans, with the help of his nephews “which will help me sleep well and in happiness, not for the sake of money.” Caption: Photo by Carabao Official Facebook page Full story: Thai PBS 2023-10-11 - 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

Assessing the legacy of Thailand’s first people power uprising 50 years ago this week, growing discontent with the Thai ruling elite’s corruption and abuse of power boiled over into a major campus protest at Thammasat University, one of Thailand’s oldest universities and a hotbed of political activism, before escalating into widespread street demonstrations. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308959-assessing-the-legacy-of-thailand’s-first-people-power-uprising/

50 years ago this week, growing discontent with the Thai ruling elite’s corruption and abuse of power boiled over into a major campus protest at Thammasat University, one of Thailand’s oldest universities and a hotbed of political activism, before escalating into widespread street demonstrations. They culminated in an unprecedented popular uprising that saw hundreds of thousands of people rally on Rajadamnern Avenue in Bangkok on October 14th, to demand an end to dictatorship under the Thanom government. Hundreds, including university students, were gunned down by security forces, but the pro-democracy protesters won the day. On that day, the corrupt regime, led by Prime Minister Field Marshal Thanom Kittikachorn and his military cohorts, crumbled after more than 10 years in power. It was, without a doubt, a triumph for people power, but it came with a heavy price in terms of human lives. Full story: Thai PBS 2023-10-11 - 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, Brunei Set to Expand Comprehensive Cooperation BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Oct 10 (TNA) – Thailand and Brunei are gearing up to enhance their long-standing cooperation in various dimensions, including economics, tourism, and infrastructure. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308881-thailand-brunei-set-to-expand-comprehensive-cooperation/

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Oct 10 (TNA) – Thailand and Brunei are gearing up to enhance their long-standing cooperation in various dimensions, including economics, tourism, and infrastructure. Following the successful Hong Kong visit, Prime Minister and Finance Minister Srettha Thavisin embarked on an official visit to Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei. He arrived at 2:00 PM local time, one hour ahead of Thailand. Full story: Thai News Agency 2023-10-10 - 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

Israeli tourist causes chaos on Pattaya’s Walking Street, blames cannabis and stress Photo by pptvhd36 taken from The Pattaya News Pattaya’s bustling Walking Street witnessed an unusual scene last night when an Israeli tourist was apprehended for causing disruption and stealing from a local convenience store. The man, whose identity remains confidential, admitted to having consumed cannabis beforehand, attributing his disorderly conduct to the stress induced by the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, coupled with the effects of the drug. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308875-israeli-tourist-causes-chaos-on-pattaya’s-walking-street-blames-cannabis-and-stress/

Pattaya’s bustling Walking Street witnessed an unusual scene last night when an Israeli tourist was apprehended for causing disruption and stealing from a local convenience store. The man, whose identity remains confidential, admitted to having consumed cannabis beforehand, attributing his disorderly conduct to the stress induced by the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, coupled with the effects of the drug. The incident occurred on last night. The Pattaya Police were summoned to Walking Street in South Pattaya following reports of a foreign tourist causing a disturbance. Upon arriving at the scene, they were met with the sight of the Israeli tourist, exhibiting disruptive behaviour and a lack of cooperation. Witnesses to the scene reported that the man had caused damage to property along Walking Street. He was seen inexplicably striking several cars parked along the roadside. Following this, he entered a convenience store, where he helped himself to food and drinks without making any attempt to pay for the items. This prompted the store manager to seek assistance from the Pattaya Police. The police’s investigation led them to an unnamed hotel in Pattaya, where the Israeli national was a guest. Upon inquiring about the man, hotel staff revealed that he had been involved in previous disturbances there. By Top Caption: Photo by pptvhd36 taken from The Pattaya News Full story: The Thaiger 2023-10-10 - 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 man accuses foreign man of raping him in Bangkok hospital Photo via Facebook/ PPTV HD 36 An 18 year old Thai man sought help from the non-profit organisation Saimai Survive claiming that a foreign man from a Middle Eastern country raped him in a bathroom of a well-known private hospital in Bangkok‘s Sukhumvit district in the early hours of October 6. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308873-thai-man-accuses-foreign-man-of-raping-him-in-bangkok-hospital/

An 18 year old Thai man sought help from the non-profit organisation Saimai Survive claiming that a foreign man from a Middle Eastern country raped him in a bathroom of a well-known private hospital in Bangkok‘s Sukhumvit district in the early hours of October 6. The teenage victim urged Saimai Survive founder, Ekkaphop Lueangprasert, to pursue his complaint against the foreign man at Lumpini Police Station because officers told him to wait one to two months before questioning the foreign man. The victim is worried that the foreign suspect will flee the country before the case is processed. Ekkaphop accompanied the victim to the police station today, October 10, to follow up on the case. The victim also gave an interview to the media outside the police station. The victim explained that he is a part-time worker at a coffee shop inside the hospital. Before the incident, he and his colleagues were cleaning the shop after closing at around 1am. A foreign man entered the shop and asked to buy ice cream but he refused, telling the foreigner that the shop was closed. According to the victim, the foreign man then asked the way to the bathroom. The victim said he also needed to go to the bathroom, so told the foreign man to follow him. While the victim was urinating at the urinal, the foreigner approached him from behind and dragged him into the toilet cubicle. The victim screamed and tried to resist, but the foreign man choked him and forced him to perform oral sex. By Petch Petpailin Caption: Photo via Facebook/ PPTV HD 36 Full story: The Thaiger 2023-10-10 - 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

Human finger found in Thonburi warehouse bathroom Photo: by Merteren, on pexels The Bukkhalo Station Police are investigating a deeply unsettling case involving the discovery of a human finger in a warehouse bathroom located in Thonburi. This distressing incident took a sinister turn when surveillance camera footage unveiled a potential suspect on a motorcycle who had entered the premises and traces of blood were subsequently detected at the scene. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308871-human-finger-found-in-thonburi-warehouse-bathroom/

The Bukkhalo Station Police are investigating a deeply unsettling case involving the discovery of a human finger in a warehouse bathroom located in Thonburi. This distressing incident took a sinister turn when surveillance camera footage unveiled a potential suspect on a motorcycle who had entered the premises and traces of blood were subsequently detected at the scene. The gruesome finding of a human finger, placed inside a lone wastebasket, coupled with the discovery of blood smears at three different spots within the warehouse, has understandably triggered a full-scale and urgent investigation. This nondescript warehouse, situated in the vicinity of Soi Charoen Nakhon 63-65, near the Suwannakliao Thong Market in Dao Khanong, Thonburi, Bangkok, has now become the focal point of a perplexing and unsettling crime scene. To shed light on this baffling situation, law enforcement authorities promptly reviewed the CCTV footage within the warehouse’s premises. According to their findings, a suspicious-looking male individual arrived on a motorcycle at approximately 3am yesterday. He skillfully parked his motorcycle in the warehouse’s inner parking lot, where investigators subsequently discovered a significant quantity of blood droplets. By Jimmy Donovan Caption: Photo: by Merteren, on pexels Full story: The Thaiger 2023-10-10 - 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

Fire ravages building in Phuket’s Wat Latthiwanaram temple Photo: by NSU MON, on Pexels In a distressing incident that unfolded yesterday, a fire erupted at a small building located within the premises of Wat Latthiwanaram in Chalong, Phuket, resulting in significant damage to the structure. This particular building, an integral part of a temple situated on Chao Fa East Road, primarily serves as a venue for the organization and conduction of funeral proceedings. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308869-fire-ravages-building-in-phuket’s-wat-latthiwanaram-temple/

In a distressing incident that unfolded yesterday, a fire erupted at a small building located within the premises of Wat Latthiwanaram in Chalong, Phuket, resulting in significant damage to the structure. This particular building, an integral part of a temple situated on Chao Fa East Road, primarily serves as a venue for the organization and conduction of funeral proceedings. The swift response of the authorities was crucial in handling this emergency. Thanaporn Ongsantiphap, Chalong’s Mayor, confirmed that the fire department received the distress call at approximately 12.40pm. The firefighters acted promptly, arriving at the scene with urgency, and eventually managed to extinguish the flames. However, by the time the fire was brought under control, the building had already suffered substantial damage. The exact extent of this damage is yet to be assessed comprehensively, but visual evidence from the scene indicates severe internal devastation. By Jimmy Donovan Caption: Photo: by NSU MON, on Pexels Full story: The Thaiger 2023-10-10 - 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 Navy seizes 3 Indonesian fishing boats off Phuket coast PHOTO: Facebook/เหยี่ยวข่าว ภูเก็ต Newshawk Phuket Three Indonesian fishing trawlers have been seized for illegal fishing in Thai waters after they were spotted off the Phuket coast at the weekend. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308868-thai-navy-seizes-3-indonesian-fishing-boats-off-phuket-coast/

Three Indonesian fishing trawlers have been seized for illegal fishing in Thai waters after they were spotted off the Phuket coast at the weekend. The Bangkok Post reports that the fishing boats were first spotted by a reconnaissance plane on Saturday, October 7. At the time, the vessels were fishing west of Phuket, according to Puchong Rodnikorn, deputy commander of the 3rd Naval Area. On Sunday, HTMS Klaeng was dispatched to intercept the trawlers which were located nearly 80 nautical miles west of Cape Promthep. KM Rahmat Jaya had 12 crew members on board, KM Ikhlasbaru had 16, and the Kambiastar had 12 crew. By Peter Roche Caption: PHOTO: Facebook/เหยี่ยวข่าว ภูเก็ต Newshawk Phuket Full story: Phuket GO 2023-10-10 - 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 Thai drone racer Milk clinches third world title Photo: by MILK FPV, on Youtube In an impressive display of talent and determination, Waranya Wannaphong, affectionately known as “Milk” in the drone racing world, once again soared to victory, securing her third-world drone racing championship title. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308867-teenage-thai-drone-racer-milk-clinches-third-world-title/

In an impressive display of talent and determination, Waranya Wannaphong, affectionately known as “Milk” in the drone racing world, once again soared to victory, securing her third-world drone racing championship title. This remarkable achievement has not only brought honour to her native Thailand but has solidified her status as a formidable competitor in the international drone racing arena. Recognized by her stoic and unsmiling demeanour, even in the face of victory, Milk continues to shine on the global stage. Competing under the banner of the Thai Aeronautics and Aviation Sports Association, Milk clinched the top spot in the female individual category at the prestigious 2023 World Drone Racing Championship hosted in Namwon, South Korea. This remarkable accomplishment not only highlights her exceptional skills but also underscores her unwavering dedication to her craft. By Jimmy Donovan Caption: Photo: by MILK FPV, on Youtube Full story: The Thaiger 2023-10-10 - 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 PM assures Hong Kong investors of streamlined business process Photo by Ruslan Bardash on Unsplash Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin yesterday extended a warm welcome to potential investors in Hong Kong, assuring them of Thailand’s readiness to encourage and facilitate investment. While serving as the finance minister, PM Srettha travelled to Hong Kong to meet with significant private entities and explore investment opportunities in Thailand. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308866-thai-pm-assures-hong-kong-investors-of-streamlined-business-process/

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin yesterday extended a warm welcome to potential investors in Hong Kong, assuring them of Thailand’s readiness to encourage and facilitate investment. While serving as the finance minister, PM Srettha travelled to Hong Kong to meet with significant private entities and explore investment opportunities in Thailand. This visit to Hong Kong marked the beginning of a five-day tour to the Chinese city and various ASEAN nations, reported government spokesperson, Chai Wacharonke. The private sector in Hong Kong expressed their interest in Thailand’s investment prospects but urged the 61 year old Thai prime minister to streamline the process for foreign investors intending to conduct business in the kingdom. In his meeting with John Lee Ka-chiu, the Chief Executive of Hong Kong, PM Srettha discussed bilateral cooperation and potential investments. Allan Zeman, Chairman of Lan Kwai Fong Group, appreciated the PM Srettha administration’s decision to implement a free-visa policy for Chinese tourists. He expressed his belief that Thailand, a popular tourist destination, would hugely benefit from an influx of Chinese visitors. Chai revealed that representatives from the medical sector indicated that Hong Kong is currently facing a shortage of medical staff. They expressed their interest in inviting Thai medical workers for internships in the island city. This would provide the Thai workers with valuable experience and enhance their skills. Jack So, Chairman of the Board of Airport Authority, stated that Thailand and Hong Kong are planning to upgrade their transport infrastructure to accommodate more visitors and connect regional transport facilities. By Alex Morgan Caption: Photo by Ruslan Bardash on Unsplash Full story: The Thaiger 2023-10-10 - 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

National-Scale Operation in Thailand Targets Illegal Weapons in 47 Provinces The Thai Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) launched a national-scale operation to eradicate illegal and improvised weapons users and dealers in over 47 provinces across Thailand. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308865-national-scale-operation-in-thailand-targets-illegal-weapons-in-47-provinces/

The Thai Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) launched a national-scale operation to eradicate illegal and improvised weapons users and dealers in over 47 provinces across Thailand. At 6:00 AM, October 9th, 2023, Pol Lt. Gen. Jirabhop Bhuridej, Commander of the CIB, dispatched police officers, undercover agents, and special operations teams, in total up to 800 officers, on a crime eradication operation. The mission was to capture illegal and improvised weapons users, dealers, and smugglers in over 47 provinces across Thailand. Pol Lt. Gen. Jirabhop stated that from the previous outrageous incident of a shopping mall shooting spree, there were many illegal firearms on the online market that could easily be accessed. By Kittisak Phalaharn Full story: The Pattaya News 2023-10-10 - 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

Deputy House Speaker Joins Fair Party BANGKOK, Oct 10 (TNA) – Padipat Santipada, MP for Phitsanulok has announced to join the Pentham (Fair) party as a new member after he was expelled from the Move Forward party on September 28. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308860-deputy-house-speaker-joins-fair-party/

BANGKOK, Oct 10 (TNA) – Padipat Santipada, MP for Phitsanulok has announced to join the Pentham (Fair) party as a new member after he was expelled from the Move Forward party on September 28. Under the parliamentary rule, the House Speaker and Deputy Speakers cannot come from the main opposition party. Mr. Padipat was expelled from the Move Forward party in order to keep his job as the Deputy House Speaker. Full story: Thai News Agency 2023-10-10 - 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 (NNT) - The Royal Thai Police (RTP) has elevated security measures at checkpoints, border points, and communication outlets at significant locations across Thailand. This includes a stringent screening of foreign nationals arriving from high-risk areas. RTP Commissioner-General Police General Torsak Sukwimol has directed a rigorous surveillance initiative at crucial sites, places of residence, and other relevant areas. Enhanced border control measures, bolstered security, and expanded scrutiny during inspections are to be coordinated with local police units, Patrol Police, officers responding to the 191 hotline, the Crime Suppression Division, Peacekeeping Police, Tourist Police, and Immigration Police. The emphasis is on surveying vulnerable points, identifying potential risks, and developing contingency and emergency plans, including drills to ensure readiness. Furthermore, the Tourist Police, in conjunction with local law enforcement, is to intensify its screening efforts to ensure the safety of tourists. The Immigration Bureau is tasked with reinforcing the inspection of incoming travelers, especially those from countries considered high-risk. The public is encouraged to be vigilant and report any suspicious activities or information to the hotlines 191 and 1599, available 24/7. By Tanakorn Sangiam Full story: NNT 2023-10-10 - 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

Ministry of Commerce Attends Thai-Sri Lankan FTA Negotiation Meeting BANGKOK (NNT) - Director General of the Department of Trade Negotiations Auramon Supthaweethum is joining the seventh round of Sri Lanka-Thailand Free Trade Agreement Negotiations from 9-11 October 2023 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308858-ministry-of-commerce-attends-thai-sri-lankan-fta-negotiation-meeting/