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A Russian man has become the latest victim of the island’s rip currents prevalent at this time of year. The Phuket News reports that the 34 year old tourist drowned at Bang Tao Beach yesterday. It’s understood he arrived on the island last Saturday, September 23. His name is being withheld until next-of-kin have been informed. According to the report, the man was one of 3 people caught in a strong rip current about 200 metres from shore. Lifeguards dispatched a jet-ski and were able to rescue two of the swimmers, but the Russian man was already face down and unconscious in the water. Lifeguards rushed him to shore and administered CPR but failed to revive him. He was then transferred to Thalang Hospital, with CPR efforts continuing en route. However, the man was formally pronounced dead shortly after. By Peter Roche Caption: PHOTO: Facebook/ศูนย์ข้อมูลภูเก็ต Phuket Info Center Full story: Phuket GO 2023-09-29 - 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

Alleged Chinese Armed Robbery Suspect Arrested in Sri Racha PHOTO: Matichon A Chinese man was arrested in the Sri Racha district of Chonburi on Wednesday, September 27th, for a suspected armed robbery in Bangkok. Full Strory: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307941-alleged-chinese-armed-robbery-suspect-arrested-in-sri-racha/

A Chinese man was arrested in the Sri Racha district of Chonburi on Wednesday, September 27th, for a suspected armed robbery in Bangkok. Lui Jian, 34, was nabbed while playing cards with five other Chinese nationals in the Bo Win sub-district. Jian was wanted for an alleged armed robbery, which transpired in Bangkok’s Huai Khwang district last Friday, September 22nd. Pol Maj Gen Teeradet Thamsuri, commander of the Investigation Division of the Metropolitan Police Bureau, explained that Jian and five other Chinese men snuck into a house in the Kesinee Ville housing estate in the Sam Sen Nok area of Huai Khwang, which was occupied by three other Chinese people. By Tanakorn Panyadee Caption: PHOTO: Matichon Full story: The Pattaya News 2023-09-29 - 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 People Injured in Sri Racha Car Accident PHOTO: TMN Cable TV Pattaya A water truck collided with two other vehicles, causing significant damage and resulting in two people getting injured. The incident took place in Sri Racha yesterday, September 28th. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307940-two-people-injured-in-sri-racha-car-accident/

A water truck collided with two other vehicles, causing significant damage and resulting in two people getting injured. The incident took place in Sri Racha yesterday, September 28th. The mishap was reported to the Bo Win Police Station in Chonburi province. It occurred at the intersection of Route 331 in the Bo Win sub-district. When the authorities arrived at the scene, they found three vehicles involved in the collision: A 6-wheel water truck, which had collided with the rear of a gray Isuzu pickup truck, and another gray Nissan pickup truck. All three vehicles blocked the lanes on the road. There were two people who had been injured including the driver of the water truck named Mr. Phithak Intha, 40, and another unidentified person. By Tanakorn Panyadee Caption: PHOTO: TMN Cable TV Pattaya Full story: [source name + source link] 2023-09-29 - 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

Chinese and Taiwanese Men Arrested in Pattaya for Alleged ATM Fraud A Chinese man and a Taiwanese man have been arrested in Pattaya for allegedly attempting to steal information from other people’s ATM cards. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307939-chinese-and-taiwanese-men-arrested-in-pattaya-for-alleged-atm-fraud/

A Chinese man and a Taiwanese man have been arrested in Pattaya for allegedly attempting to steal information from other people’s ATM cards. Investigators from the Pattaya Police Station and Royal Thai Immigration raided a room on the sixth floor of a hotel (name withheld) on Soi Bungalow 999, Naklua sub-district, Banglamung district, Chonburi province, on September 28th. They arrested two foreign men named Zhang Qiyu, a 28-year-old of Chinese nationality, and Chiu Yung-Sheng, a 41-year-old of Taiwanese nationality. The two suspects were apprehended under suspicion of attempting to steal other people’s ATM cards information with a skimmer. According to the arresting police, they were informed by a bank in Pattaya that the bank’s maintenance team had discovered a skimming device attached to an ATM machine at the entrance of Pattaya Walking Street on September 25th. This led Pattaya Police to review CCTV footage of the ATM machine, in which they found two suspicious men seemingly compromising the machine. By Tanakorn Panyadee Full story: The Pattaya News 2023-09-29 - 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

BoT Governor to Meet PM on Monday BANGKOK, Sept 29 (TNA) — Mr Setthaput Suthiwatnarueput, Governor of the Bank of Thailand (BoT) said that he was scheduled to meet Prime Minister Settha Thavisin who is also Finance Minister concurrently on Monday, October 2. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307938-bot-governor-to-meet-pm-on-monday/

BANGKOK, Sept 29 (TNA) — Mr Setthaput Suthiwatnarueput, Governor of the Bank of Thailand (BoT) said that he was scheduled to meet Prime Minister Settha Thavisin who is also Finance Minister concurrently on Monday, October 2. Mr Setthaput said it was not yet known what issues the discussion will be. But he was ready to answer every question. He declined to comment whether the meeting was related to the news report that the Prime Minister has planned to dismiss the central bank governor. Full story: Thai News Agency 2023-09-29 - 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 pays courtesy call on Hun Sen PHNOM PENH, Sept 29 (TNA) — Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Thursday paid a courtesy call on President of the Supreme Privy Council to His Majesty the King of Cambodia at Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) headquarters, Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307937-pm-pays-courtesy-call-on-hun-sen/

PHNOM PENH, Sept 29 (TNA) — Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Thursday paid a courtesy call on President of the Supreme Privy Council to His Majesty the King of Cambodia at Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) headquarters, Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Mr Srettha expressed pleasure to pay a courtesy call on the President of the Supreme Privy Council to His Majesty the King of Cambodia who have been key figure to Thailand – Cambodia relations, and added that this visit to Cambodia was his first bilateral overseas visit. It is also coincidental that the Thai and Cambodian Prime Ministers be elected by their respective national assembly on the same day. Full story: Thai News Agency 2023-09-29 - 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

Parliament Accepts Public Draft Bills on Equality and Identity BANGKOK (NNT) - Parliament has accepted three public draft bills aimed at addressing crucial societal issues. The drafts, presented on behalf of the public, focus on legalizing same-sex marriage, promoting gender acceptance, and redefining prostitution. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307935-parliament-accepts-public-draft-bills-on-equality-and-identity/

BANGKOK (NNT) - Parliament has accepted three public draft bills aimed at addressing crucial societal issues. The drafts, presented on behalf of the public, focus on legalizing same-sex marriage, promoting gender acceptance, and redefining prostitution. First Deputy House Speaker Padipat Suntiphada accepted these proposals. The first draft, known as the Marriage Equality Bill, seeks to amend Section 1448 of the Civil and Commercial Code. Currently, this section restricts marriage to heterosexual couples only. The proposed change would extend the right to marry to any couple, irrespective of their gender. The second draft, titled "Gender Identity, Gender Expression, and Sexuality," advocates for official certificates to recognize an individual’s self-identified gender. The third draft, meanwhile, addresses an amendment to the 1996 Prevention and Suppression of Prostitution Act. It aims to redefine sex workers as legal professionals entitled to equal rights and the freedom to work without discrimination. All three bills share a common objective: ensuring sexual equality and fostering acceptance and equal treatment for individuals, regardless of their gender, sexual identity, or profession. Parliament is urged to give serious consideration to these drafts, as they represent an opportunity to provide equality and justice to all members of society. The previous Parliament failed to pass similar legislation, highlighting the urgency of addressing these issues. Padipat assured the representatives that Parliament would carefully review the drafts and schedule a public hearing session at the earliest opportunity. By Krajangwit Johjit Full story: NNT 2023-09-29 - 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

FTA Talks Between Thailand and UAE Nearing Conclusion BANGKOK (NNT) - The Commerce Ministry has reported that Thailand and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are nearing the conclusion of their free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations, with approximately 80% of the discussions already completed. It is anticipated that both countries will finalize the FTA by the end of this year. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307933-fta-talks-between-thailand-and-uae-nearing-conclusion/

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Commerce Ministry has reported that Thailand and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are nearing the conclusion of their free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations, with approximately 80% of the discussions already completed. It is anticipated that both countries will finalize the FTA by the end of this year. During the fourth round of Thai-UAE FTA negotiations in Bangkok on September 26-28, 2023, Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai stated that he discussed various issues with UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi. As a result, both sides have reached agreements in various areas such as food, agricultural products, air conditioners, and car components. He added that the talks are about eighty percent complete and that both sides plan to conclude discussions by the end of 2023. Department of Trade Negotiations Director-General Auramon Supthaweethum disclosed that the fourth round of talks involves discussions on five major areas which are trade in goods, trade remedies, legal and institutional matters, rules of origin, and trade in services and digital trade. Preliminary conclusions were reached for some panel discussions, such as customs procedures, intellectual property rights, investments, and other areas. The Thai-UAE FTA, if finalized, could boost Thai GDP by 318-357 million US dollars and exports by 190-243 million dollars. By Woraprat Lerpaisal Full story: NNT 2023-09-29 - 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-Cambodian ties entering ‘a new era’ Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin’s decision to visit Cambodia this week is a measure of the solid relationship between the two countries. It is the first time that a newly elected Thai leader has chosen Cambodia for his first foreign trip, attendance at the UN General Assembly notwithstanding. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307932-thai-cambodian-ties-entering-‘a-new-era’/

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin’s decision to visit Cambodia this week is a measure of the solid relationship between the two countries. It is the first time that a newly elected Thai leader has chosen Cambodia for his first foreign trip, attendance at the UN General Assembly notwithstanding. The one-day visit, which came less than a month after assuming prime ministerial duties, was aimed at strengthening bilateral relations in all respects, including trade, investment, border area management and development, and the new economy. Government spokesman Chai Wacharonke described Srettha’s trip as the beginning of “a new era” in the relationship between the two countries, which share an 817km border. Their relationship has gone through many ups and downs, though, due to boundary disputes and overlapping claims. Full story: Thai PBS 2023-09-29 - 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

Ensuring climate-resilient healthcare for all Thai citizens Access to healthcare is a fundamental right for all citizens, but how safe are the hospitals themselves, in the face of escalating environmental damage from climate change? Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307931-ensuring-climate-resilient-healthcare-for-all-thai-citizens/

Access to healthcare is a fundamental right for all citizens, but how safe are the hospitals themselves, in the face of escalating environmental damage from climate change? A new assessment report, jointly released by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and Family Health International (FHI 360), shows that a number of hospitals and healthcare facilities in Thailand are vulnerable to the effects of climate change. The study aims to find ways for policymakers to improve and ensure better access to healthcare, which is also climate-resilient. The report, “Green Viability and Climate Vulnerability Assessments in Healthcare-related Facilities in Thailand”, surveyed the potential impacts of climate change on four healthcare institutions, namely Rayong Hospital, San Sai Hospital and Suthep Community Health Center in Chiang Mai, and Bueng Yitho Medical and Rehabilitation Center in Bangkok’s nearby province of Pathum Thani. Full story: Thai PBS 2023-09-29 - 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

Hunt still on for lottery tickets bearing new PM’s car number plate There are two days left to find lottery numbers similar to those on the license plates of Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin’s new car. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307930-hunt-still-on-for-lottery-tickets-bearing-new-pm’s-car-number-plate/

There are two days left to find lottery numbers similar to those on the license plates of Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin’s new car. Srettha used his personal Lexus to travel to a Bangkok hotel today (Friday), to give special lecture on the “Next Chapter, Thailand,” hosted by Prachachat Turakij newspaper. The premier previously took the car to the Government House, when it still had temporary red license plates. This time the car had new plates, which read “3 Kor Sor 30”. Srettha, a wealthy CEO from real estate sector, is Thailand’s 30th prime minister. Full story: Thai PBS 2023-09-29 - 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

Water resource management is needed to ensure supplies for industry : PM PM Srettha Thavisin gives a speech at “Next Chapter Thailand”. The government is giving more importance to water resource management than to the high-speed train project, to ensure that there is sufficient water to meet the demands of the industrial sector, especially in the eastern region, said PM Srettha Thavisin on Friday. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307929-water-resource-management-is-needed-to-ensure-supplies-for-industry-pm/

The government is giving more importance to water resource management than to the high-speed train project, to ensure that there is sufficient water to meet the demands of the industrial sector, especially in the eastern region, said PM Srettha Thavisin on Friday. Water resource management must be improved, to convince investors that there is a sufficient supply for the industrial sector, adding that he has been told by industrialists, who have factories in the eastern region, about their concern that there may not be sufficient water in April next year. He also said that he has instructed the Irrigation Department to look at the water problem in the eastern provinces, the site of Thailand’s Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), to make sure that there is a sufficient supply, adding that, when he or other ministers are abroad on “road show” trips to promote investment in Thailand, there must be no press reports of water shortages. Caption: PM Srettha Thavisin gives a speech at “Next Chapter Thailand”. Full story: Thai PBS 2023-09-29 - 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

New centre symbolizes Thai-Cambodian efforts against human trafficking One of the highlights of Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin’s one-day visit to Phnom Penh on Thursday was the hand-over of a Thailand-funded centre for victims of trafficking and other vulnerable groups to the Cambodian government. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307928-new-centre-symbolizes-thai-cambodian-efforts-against-human-trafficking/

One of the highlights of Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin’s one-day visit to Phnom Penh on Thursday was the hand-over of a Thailand-funded centre for victims of trafficking and other vulnerable groups to the Cambodian government. The Transit and Reception Centre for Victims of Trafficking and Other Vulnerable Groups, located in Poipet city, Banteay Meanchey province, was built with financial support from the Thai government. Em Chan Makara, spokesman for the Ministry of Social Affairs, Veterans and Youth Rehabilitation, said Thursday that the construction of the centre began in August last year and was completed last month. The centre was built with the help of the Thai government at a cost of US$2,199,920. Full story: Thai PBS 2023-09-29 - 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