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Former Democrat party deputy leader Prinn Panitchpakdi was sentenced to two years in prison today (Monday), after he was found guilty of sexually harassing an underage girl. The court acquitted him of rape and sexual harassment charges in another case, due to insufficient evidence. On August 10, Prinn was also found guilty of sexually abusing an 18-year-old student at a restaurant in the Sukhumvit area of Bangkok and he was sentenced to two years and eight months for that offence. Caption: File photo : Prinn Panitchpakdi Full story: Thai PBS 2023-09-25 - 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

Tragedy strikes as factory owner’s car takes a watery plunge in Nonthaburi canal Photo: KhaoSod A fatal accident occurred when a factory owner’s vehicle plunged into a canal, in Nonthaburi. The incident took place last night, near the canal on Bang Bua Thong, Nonthaburi. The unfortunate car plunge was reported to Prut Jamsanson, Bang Bua Thong police station’s commander, and Apisit Momnitykul, an investigating officer. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307522-tragedy-strikes-as-factory-owner’s-car-takes-a-watery-plunge-in-nonthaburi-canal/

A fatal accident occurred when a factory owner’s vehicle plunged into a canal, in Nonthaburi. The incident took place last night, near the canal on Bang Bua Thong, Nonthaburi. The unfortunate car plunge was reported to Prut Jamsanson, Bang Bua Thong police station’s commander, and Apisit Momnitykul, an investigating officer. The vehicle, owned by the factory owner, had skidded off the road and into the canal. Upon inspection, six roadside reflector posts were found knocked down, and tyre marks were leading into the canal. The vehicle, a Toyota van, was registered under the name of 60 year old Panas. Panas was identified as the managing director of a metalworking factory, located near the accident scene. Despite initial uncertainty about the occupants of the submerged vehicle, rescue workers and divers from the Po Tek Tung Foundation were able to locate and retrieve the submerged vehicle after a search lasting more than an hour. The vehicle was found approximately 150 metres from the fall point, about 10 metres from the shore, and at a depth of about 4 metres. One body was recovered from the vehicle, a man aged around 60 years. The identity of the man matched that of Panas, the registered owner of the vehicle. By Nattapong Westwood Caption: Photo: KhaoSod Full story: The Thaiger 2023-09-25 - 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 boy abandoned on roadside after he faints on Bangkok public bus Photo via Facebook/ อยากดังเดี๋ยวจัดให้ รีเทริน์ part 6 A Thai bus driver and a ticket collector on the number 75 public bus have been fined for abandoning a sick teenager on the side of the road in Bangkok. The teenager had fainted on the bus. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307521-teenage-boy-abandoned-on-roadside-after-he-faints-on-bangkok-public-bus/

A Thai bus driver and a ticket collector on the number 75 public bus have been fined for abandoning a sick teenager on the side of the road in Bangkok. The teenager had fainted on the bus. A Thai woman who witnessed the incident urged a news platform on Facebook to spread the story to the public so the staff could be punished. The woman said the incident happened on a pavement near the Wat Phraya Krai Police Station in Bangkok’s Bang Kho Laem district at around 6pm on Saturday, September 16. The woman explained that the ticket collector carried the boy off the bus and left him on the pavement before climbing back on the bus. The boy was sitting on the ground and looked exhausted. The woman said she rushed over to check on him and learned that he had fainted on the bus. She gave him a bottle of water and some medicine and stayed with him until he felt better. The boy revealed that he had taken the bus from Yan Nawa district to go home on Soi Pracha Uthit 27. The woman offered to help him contact his parents, but the boy refused, saying that his mother had died and his father was at work. Another woman came to check on the boy and revealed that she had been on the same bus. She got off at the next stop to check on the boy. She added that she and other passengers were shocked to see what the staff had done to the boy. The woman later accompanied the boy home. By Petch Petpailin Caption: Photo via Facebook/ อยากดังเดี๋ยวจัดให้ รีเทริน์ part 6 Full story: The Thaiger 2023-09-25 - 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 secures 10th spot in Asia Pacific in 2023 World Talent Ranking Picture courtesy of Pattaya News Thailand proudly claims the 10th position in the Asia Pacific region, according to the 2023 World Talent Ranking (WTR) conducted by the International Institute for Management Development (IMD). The latest 2023 WTR report reveals Thailand’s respectable standing at 45th place among the 64 countries assessed. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307520-thailand-secures-10th-spot-in-asia-pacific-in-2023-world-talent-ranking/

Thailand proudly claims the 10th position in the Asia Pacific region, according to the 2023 World Talent Ranking (WTR) conducted by the International Institute for Management Development (IMD). The latest 2023 WTR report reveals Thailand’s respectable standing at 45th place among the 64 countries assessed. This accomplishment, coupled with a global ranking of 29th in the appeal category, solidifies Thailand’s ability to attract and retain talent, both from within the country and abroad. The IMD’s 2023 WTR emerges as a critical evaluation tool amid the persistent impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on talent competitiveness worldwide. Undeterred by these global challenges, Switzerland holds its ground, maintaining the top position, with Luxembourg and Iceland hot on its heels. Singapore, the lone Asian country, secures a place within the top ten, standing proud at the eighth position. The 2023 WTR edition is a product of meticulous study and analysis of 64 economies. The research hinges on 31 distinct criteria, incorporating a blend of hard data and survey responses from executives. This comprehensive approach yields a reflection of each economy’s global talent competitiveness. These criteria are then systematically categorised into three factors. Investment and Development, the first factor, delves into the commitment level of domestic resources towards nurturing local talent. The second factor, Appeal, concentrates on the capability of an economy to draw in and retain talent, from both local and international spheres. Lastly, Readiness scrutinises the quality and readiness of skills and competencies available in the talent pool. By Top Caption: Picture courtesy of Pattaya News Full story: The Thaiger 2023-09-25 - 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’s FDA conducts seafood safety tests on Japanese seafood for radiation The Food and Drug Administration in Thailand aims to thoroughly check all seafood imported from Japan. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in Thailand revealed the results of their analysis of seafood imported from Japan following the discharge of treated water from a nuclear power plant. Out of 75 samples, all were quarantined for inspection and seafood safety. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307519-thailand’s-fda-conducts-seafood-safety-tests-on-japanese-seafood-for-radiation/

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in Thailand revealed the results of their analysis of seafood imported from Japan following the discharge of treated water from a nuclear power plant. Out of 75 samples, all were quarantined for inspection and seafood safety. If any were found to be contaminated, they would be destroyed and imports immediately suspended, stated Lerschai Lertsirivorakul, Deputy Secretary-General of the FDA, on September 25. The first batch of goods was expected to arrive in September, following the release of treated water from a nuclear power plant in Fukushima on August 24. Lerschai explained that they had sent the samples for analysis of Cesium-134 (Cs-134) and Cesium-137 (Cs-137) levels at the Office for Atoms for Peace, Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation. As Cesium is the primary radioactive substance released into the environment by nuclear power plants, it was necessary to examine its levels in these imports. Of all samples, 42 were found to be within the standard radiation levels as per the announcement of the Ministry of Public Health. The remaining 33 samples are still undergoing lab analysis. All goods are held during the evaluation process. By Nattapong Westwood Caption: The Food and Drug Administration in Thailand aims to thoroughly check all seafood imported from Japan. Full story: The Thaiger 2023-09-25 - 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 tourists shy away from Thailand amid scams and safety concerns PHOTO: Chinese tourists in Thailand at Grand Palace Once a favourite destination for Chinese tourists, Thailand is facing a tourism crisis due to social media rumours, and one particular blockbuster movie, that have created an image of danger and scams. Thailand relies heavily on tourism, especially from China, which used to contribute more than 10 million visitors annually before the Covid-19 pandemic. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307518-chinese-tourists-shy-away-from-thailand-amid-scams-and-safety-concerns/

Once a favourite destination for Chinese tourists, Thailand is facing a tourism crisis due to social media rumours, and one particular blockbuster movie, that have created an image of danger and scams. Thailand relies heavily on tourism, especially from China, which used to contribute more than 10 million visitors annually before the Covid-19 pandemic. Viral social media rumors have spread fear that tourists could be kidnapped and forced into scams across the border in Myanmar or Cambodia. While some basis in reality exists, with documented cases of Chinese nationals lured into online scams in Southeast Asia, there is no evidence of tourists being routinely abducted in Thailand. The blockbuster movie “No More Bets,” based on “real events,” has further fueled concerns. Despite its release last month, it has become the third-most-popular film in China this year, generating over US$521 million in revenue and intensifying discussions about the perceived risks of visiting Thailand. By Peter Roche Caption: PHOTO: Chinese tourists in Thailand at Grand Palace Full story: Phuket GO 2023-09-25 - 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

Raid on my house is result of internal conflicts : Deputy national police chief Surachate Deputy national police chief Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn believes that the raid on his house this morning (Monday) was motivated by conflicts inside the Royal Thai Police. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307493-cyber-police-raid-‘big-joke’s’-residence/?do=findComment&comment=18373999

Raid on my house is result of internal conflicts : Deputy national police chief Surachate Deputy national police chief Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn believes that the raid on his house this morning (Monday) was motivated by conflicts inside the Royal Thai Police. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307543-raid-on-my-house-is-result-of-internal-conflicts-deputy-national-police-chief-surachate/

Foreign business leaders urge clarity and stability From left to right, Chairwoman of the Joint Foreign Chamber of Commerce in Thailand, Vibeke Lyssand Leirvag, President of the American Chamber of Commerce in Thailand, Mook Pibuldham, CEO and President of LH Bank, Shih Jiing-fuh As the Srettha government begins implementing its stimulus packages, aimed at revitalising Thailand’s economy, members of the foreign business community here have reiterated their call for political stability and regulatory transparency, which they see as essential in attracting investment. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307516-foreign-business-leaders-urge-clarity-and-stability/

As the Srettha government begins implementing its stimulus packages, aimed at revitalising Thailand’s economy, members of the foreign business community here have reiterated their call for political stability and regulatory transparency, which they see as essential in attracting investment. The much-publicised “digital wallet” scheme has received their support, but that comes with advice for caution, especially as far as transparency is concerned. In an interview with Thai PBS World, Vibeke Lyssand Leirvag, Chairwoman of the Joint Foreign Chamber of Commerce, stressed that transparency in implementing the policy is paramount. Caption: From left to right, Chairwoman of the Joint Foreign Chamber of Commerce in Thailand, Vibeke Lyssand Leirvag, President of the American Chamber of Commerce in Thailand, Mook Pibuldham, CEO and President of LH Bank, Shih Jiing-fuh Full story: Thai PBS 2023-09-25 - 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 welcomes first group of Chinese tourists arriving under visa free program Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and representatives of the Thai tourism sector and Ministry of Tourism and Sports went to Suvarnabhumi airport this morning (Monday) to welcome the first group of 341 Chinese tourists arriving in Thailand without a visa, under the Visa Exemption program which came into effect today and will last until February 29. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307515-pm-welcomes-first-group-of-chinese-tourists-arriving-under-visa-free-program/

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and representatives of the Thai tourism sector and Ministry of Tourism and Sports went to Suvarnabhumi airport this morning (Monday) to welcome the first group of 341 Chinese tourists arriving in Thailand without a visa, under the Visa Exemption program which came into effect today and will last until February 29. Similar welcoming ceremonies for tourists from China and Kazakhstan were held at Don Mueang, Phuket and Chiang Mai airports. Besides the direct flight by Thai AirAsia X from Shanghai, which landed at Suvarnabhumi airport this morning, there are three flights scheduled to arrive today at Don Mueang airport from Kunming, Changsha and Nanning, two flights at Chiang Mai airport from Shanghai and Kunming, one flight at Phuket airport from Kazakhstan and three flights from Shanghai, Beijing and Hangzhou. Full story: Thai PBS 2023-09-25 - 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

Pannika Wanich: Political death sentence snuffs out Thailand’s anti-establishment heroine Last week’s Supreme Court ruling banning former MP Pannika Wanich from elections and political office for life has been criticized as political “capital punishment” by many observers. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307514-pannika-wanich-political-death-sentence-snuffs-out-thailand’s-anti-establishment-heroine/

Last week’s Supreme Court ruling banning former MP Pannika Wanich from elections and political office for life has been criticized as political “capital punishment” by many observers. Ending her political life was too harsh a penalty for the young politician to pay, they said. Even Pannika’s political enemy, Pareena Kraikupt, showed sympathy, saying that she disagreed with the lifetime ban. “If politicians commit wrongdoing, legal action is taken against them under criminal or civil law. They get fined or jailed. But they should not be deprived of their rights in the name of ethics,” Pareena said. Full story: Thai PBS 2023-09-25 - 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

Piyabutr promises to cease attacks on Move Forward The Progressive Movement’s core leader Piyabutr Saengkanokkul The Progressive Movement’s core leader Piyabutr Saengkanokkul has vowed to stop criticising the Move Forward party, after its supporters bombarded him with condemnation. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307312-piyabutr-promises-to-cease-attacks-on-move-forward/

The Progressive Movement’s core leader Piyabutr Saengkanokkul has vowed to stop criticising the Move Forward party, after its supporters bombarded him with condemnation. In his live session on Facebook, Piyabutr said that, as the party’s fan club were not ready to listen to his straightforward comments, he will no longer talk about the party. Piyabutr was referring to his latest critical comments about the party on Thursday, when he called for its leaders to react after Pannika Wanich, also a core leader of the movement, was banned from election or appointment to political office for life by the Supreme Court. Caption: The Progressive Movement’s core leader Piyabutr Saengkanokkul Full story: Thai PBS 2023-09-22 - 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

Phumtham welcomes convicted former PM Thaksin as PM’s chief advisor Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai has welcomed Srettha Thavisin’s idea of having convicted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra act as an advisor, once he completes serving time in prison. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307311-phumtham-welcomes-convicted-former-pm-thaksin-as-pm’s-chief-advisor/

Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai has welcomed Srettha Thavisin’s idea of having convicted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra act as an advisor, once he completes serving time in prison. “Thaksin could be assigned as the prime minister’s chief advisor. My understanding is that Srettha wishes to learn from Thaksin’s experience and capabilities,” said Phumtham, who is also commerce minister, adding that he will look into the legality of such a move. “I believe he (Thaksin) has value to add to the government and to the people of Thailand,” Srettha said during a recent interview with Bloomberg Television in New York. He also mentioned Thaksin’s popularity. “He was, and probably still is the most popular prime minister in the history of Thai politics,” Srettha claimed. “To give advice and opinions is something that Thaksin could do, as he ran the country as premier for six years,” said Phumtham said, adding Thaksin, meanwhile, would like to be with his family and anything he could do for the country, he would certainly do. Source: Thai PBS 2023-09-22 - 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

DNA from 2 dead children are parental match to Songsak and ex-partner Analysis of DNA from two children, whose remains were dumped on wasteland in Bang Sue district in 2013 and 2014 respectively, revealed a parental match to murder suspect Songsak and his former partner Jesada, according to Pol Maj-Gen Noppasilp Poonsawat, deputy commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Bureau, who is overseeing the investigation into multiple child murders. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307096-heartbreaking-horror-sadistic-thai-father-arrested-for-murdering-2-year-old-daughter/?do=findComment&comment=18367403

DNA from 2 dead children are parental match to Songsak and ex-partner Analysis of DNA from two children, whose remains were dumped on wasteland in Bang Sue district in 2013 and 2014 respectively, revealed a parental match to murder suspect Songsak and his former partner Jesada, according to Pol Maj-Gen Noppasilp Poonsawat, deputy commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Bureau, who is overseeing the investigation into multiple child murders. One of the two victims died from a fractured skull and brain haemorrhage and the other was found to have died from suffocation, he said, adding that the results of DNA analysis of two bone fragments, found on vacant land in Phahonyothin Soi 56 this week, is not yet known. Meanwhile, Songsak and Jesada have been seeking public donations since July to raise funds to take care of a 4-year-old girl born to Sunan, the current partner of Songsak, who is blind, and police are investigating whether the child’s blindness was inflicted by the murder suspect. Full story: Thai PBS 2023-09-22 - 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