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BANGKOK, Sept 22 (TNA) – The Fraser Institute from Canada has released the Economic Freedom of the World Index for the year 2566, ranking Thailand 64th out of a total of 165 countries and territories. The Fraser Institute’s Economic Freedom of the World Index for the year 2566, based on the latest data from 2564, reveals that Thailand is ranked 64th with a score of 7.07. In the ASEAN region, Thailand secures the 3rd position. Full story: Thai News Agency 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

Thailand Announces UN HRC Candidature for 2025-2027 BANGKOK (NNT) - Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara launched Thailand’s candidature for the UN Human Rights Council (HRC) for the 2025-2027 term during a recent reception attended by ministers, ambassadors, and high-level representatives from over 100 UN Member States. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307290-thailand-announces-un-hrc-candidature-for-2025-2027/

BANGKOK (NNT) - Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara launched Thailand’s candidature for the UN Human Rights Council (HRC) for the 2025-2027 term during a recent reception attended by ministers, ambassadors, and high-level representatives from over 100 UN Member States. In his address, Parnpree reaffirmed Thailand’s commitment to advancing human rights and democracy. He underscored the importance of harnessing the HRC’s influence in addressing emerging global challenges in an ever-evolving world. The minister also affirmed that Thailand stands prepared to confront these challenges for the benefit of future generations. Thailand’s track record as a bridge-builder and a constructive partner in international affairs was a focal point of the announcement. The deputy prime minister expressed the nation’s determination to foster synergies and promote solidarity within the Council. Thailand is also ready to collaborate with countries and partners worldwide to work toward the common good. As Thailand’s candidature for the UN Human Rights Council 2025-2027 term gains momentum, the international community eagerly anticipates its potential role as a bridge-builder for the common good and a catalyst for positive change in the realm of human rights and global democracy. By Krajangwit Johjit Full story: NNT 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

Thai Premier Highlights Thriving Partnerships at US Gala Dinner BANGKOK (NNT) - Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, on September 21, attended a prestigious gala dinner jointly hosted by the US-ASEAN Business Council and the US Chamber of Commerce, emphasizing the dynamic and mutually beneficial partnership between private sectors in Thailand, ASEAN, and the United States. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307289-thai-premier-highlights-thriving-partnerships-at-us-gala-dinner/

BANGKOK (NNT) - Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, on September 21, attended a prestigious gala dinner jointly hosted by the US-ASEAN Business Council and the US Chamber of Commerce, emphasizing the dynamic and mutually beneficial partnership between private sectors in Thailand, ASEAN, and the United States. Addressing leaders from the business community, the premier conveyed his government’s commitment to enhancing Thailand’s competitiveness as a leading investment destination in the region. He highlighted various policies aimed at streamlining regulations, digitizing government services, and offering attractive packages to foreign investors. During his participation in the 78th session of the UN General Assembly in New York, Srettha reiterated the importance of economic development in tandem with sustainability. Thailand is also dedicated to pursuing inclusive growth through advancing its green economy agenda and energy transition, with ambitious goals of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 and net-zero emissions by 2065. As a former member of the business community himself, Srettha expressed confidence that these targeted economic policies would drive inclusive growth and create significant opportunities for businesses not only in Thailand but also across ASEAN and beyond. By Krajangwit Johjit Full story: NNT 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

US president congratulates Srettha on assuming office as Thailand’s prime minister US President Joe Biden addresses the 78th United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York City on September 19.//AFP Thailand and the United States will further enhance Thai-US relations and trade development, said Prime Minister and Finance Minister Srettha Thavisin after he briefly met US President Joe Biden in New York. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307288-us-president-congratulates-srettha-on-assuming-office-as-thailand’s-prime-minister/

Thailand and the United States will further enhance Thai-US relations and trade development, said Prime Minister and Finance Minister Srettha Thavisin after he briefly met US President Joe Biden in New York. Srettha said about their meeting during the reception for leaders attending the 78th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) meeting, saying that the atmosphere was positive. The prime minister said that he emphasized on the longstanding trade relationship between Thailand and the United States, which has spanned over 160 years. The US president congratulated him on his assuming office as the Thailand’s prime minister and confirmed that they would be good trading partners. Caption: US President Joe Biden addresses the 78th United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York City on September 19.//AFP 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

We miss you, Uncle Tu : Thanakorn It has been almost a month since former Thai prime minister Prayut Chan-o-cha left the public eye, when he left office in late August. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307287-we-miss-you-uncle-tu-thanakorn/

It has been almost a month since former Thai prime minister Prayut Chan-o-cha left the public eye, when he left office in late August. The country now has new leader, Srettha Thavisin, and the media is dominated by stories of the new government. Some may, however, be wondering how Prayut, who governed the country for nine years, is doing. Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana, a former PM Office minister under in the Prayut administration, has the answer. He posted on his Facebook page today (Friday) about a recent visit to Prayut’s home. 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

Red Line train fare to be reduced to Bt20 by New Year The State Railways of Thailand (SRT) board agreed yesterday (Thursday) to cut the fare on the Taling Chan-Bang Sue-Rangsit Red Line train service to 20 baht, from a maximum of Bt42, tentatively by the New Year. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307285-red-line-train-fare-to-be-reduced-to-bt20-by-new-year/

The State Railways of Thailand (SRT) board agreed yesterday (Thursday) to cut the fare on the Taling Chan-Bang Sue-Rangsit Red Line train service to 20 baht, from a maximum of Bt42, tentatively by the New Year. SRT Governor Nirut Maneephan said today that the fare reduction will cost the SRT about 80 million baht in lost revenue annually, which means that the SRT will have to seek compensation from the government. Currently, about 20,000 commuters are using this suburban train service each day, which is 25% of the 80,000 commuters originally estimated, said the governor, adding that he expects the number of commuters using the service will pick up by up to 20% each year. 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

Thailand’s new PM holds talks with Tesla chief Musk Thailand’s new Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Thursday he held talks with Tesla TSLA.O chief Elon Musk during a visit to New York and they discussed the electric vehicle industry. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307284-thailand’s-new-pm-holds-talks-with-tesla-chief-musk/

Thailand’s new Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Thursday he held talks with Tesla TSLA.O chief Elon Musk during a visit to New York and they discussed the electric vehicle industry. Thailand, Asia’s fourth-largest automobile assembly hub, has been offering incentives to EV and battery makers, and tax cuts to local EV buyers, to remain a regional auto centre. Srettha, who is in New York to attend the United Nations General Assembly, said he spoke with Musk about EV manufacturer Tesla and his rocket and satellite company SpaceX, including its internet venture Starlink. 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

Pattaya Vending Machine Thief Caught While Napping, Other Two Suspects Flee Pattaya – One suspect was caught for breaking into and stealing money from car-washing and water-dispenser machines in the Pattaya area on September 20th, 2023. His two accomplices fled. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307223-pattaya-vending-machine-thief-caught-while-napping-other-two-suspects-flee/

Pattaya – One suspect was caught for breaking into and stealing money from car-washing and water-dispenser machines in the Pattaya area on September 20th, 2023. His two accomplices fled. The suspect’s hideout was in the Huai Yai sub-district, Banglamung district, Chonburi province. Police officers from the Huai Yai and Nongprue Police Stations were dispatched to the location. The suspect, identified only as Mr. Wutchai or Ton, 38 years old, was arrested on sight while taking a nap. Police found multiple pieces of evidence, including a motorcycle, clothes, and shoes that matched those worn by the suspect in the CCTV footage. The other two suspects were alert and had fled before the officers arrived. They were later identified only by their nicknames of Art and Keng by police. By Adam Judd Full story: The Pattaya News 2023-09-21 - 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 Driver Crashes Into Power Pole, Tries to Escape A driver in Nongprue this morning who was possibly intoxicated crashed into a power pole and then attempted to escape, say police. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307222-pattaya-driver-crashes-into-power-pole-tries-to-escape/

A driver in Nongprue this morning who was possibly intoxicated crashed into a power pole and then attempted to escape, say police. Captain Surachai Chuaikoon of the Nongprue Police was notified of the accident in the early morning of Thursday (September 21st) in Soi Phon Prapa Nimit 6. Emergency responders and the Pattaya News arrived at the scene to find a damaged SUV had crashed into a high voltage power pole. The driver, Mr. Woraphon Kerdphonngam, 43, was found in the driver’s seat and he seemed to be intoxicated. Despite the presence of reporters and rescue teams Woraphon was continually trying to start the heavily damaged car to drive away. However, rescue workers were able to stop him and remove him from the car before calling the police. He was not injured. By Goongnang Suksawat Full story: The Pattaya News 2023-09-21 - 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

The Navy to reopen bidding for salvage of sunken HTMS Sukhothai next month The Navy will reopen bidding for the contract to salvage the wreck of the Rattanakosin-class corvette ship, HTMS Sukhothai, which sank off Prachuap Khiri Khan province in December last year, according to Navy Commander in Chief Admiral Choengchai Chomchoengpaet on Thursday. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307221-the-navy-to-reopen-bidding-for-salvage-of-sunken-htms-sukhothai-next-month/

The Navy will reopen bidding for the contract to salvage the wreck of the Rattanakosin-class corvette ship, HTMS Sukhothai, which sank off Prachuap Khiri Khan province in December last year, according to Navy Commander in Chief Admiral Choengchai Chomchoengpaet on Thursday. He said the bidding will take place in mid of October, but did not exactly say when. HMS Sukhothai sank in stormy weather about 20 nautical miles or 32 kilometres off the coast of Prachuap Khiri Khan’s Bang Saphan district on December 18 with 105 crew on board. Seventy-six members of the crew were rescued, the bodies of 24 were recovered and five remain missing. Full story: Thai PBS 2023-09-21 - 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 says use of cannabis must be regulated within six months Speaking in New York, Thailand’s Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said that his government will amend the law on cannabis, to restrict its use to medical purposes and to control retail cannabis outlets, within six months. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307218-thai-pm-says-use-of-cannabis-must-be-regulated-within-six-months/

Speaking in New York, Thailand’s Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said that his government will amend the law on cannabis, to restrict its use to medical purposes and to control retail cannabis outlets, within six months. During his interview with Bloomberg, the prime minister said that, since cannabis was decriminalised in Thailand last year, by removing it from the Category 5 drugs list, it has become the first country in Asia where cannabis is available for medical as well as recreational purposes, resulting in the rapid growth of retail outlets offering cannabis and its extracts over the counter. He claimed that there is broad agreement among the 11 coalition parties that the use of cannabis and its extracts must be restricted to medical use. Decriminalisation of cannabis and its extracts is the flagship policy of the Bhumjaithai party, the second largest party in the coalition during the election campaign. Meanwhile, Public Health Minister Cholnan Srikaew said today (Thursday) that the Bhumjaithai party can resubmit its Cannabis Bill to parliament for consideration. Full story: Thai PBS 2023-09-21 - 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

Former Democrat MP Mallika quits party Former Democrat party-list MP and party executive member Mallika Boonmeetrakool Mahasook has announced her resignation from the party, to spend more time in private and on her foundation, Mallika for the People. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307217-former-democrat-mp-mallika-quits-party/

Former Democrat party-list MP and party executive member Mallika Boonmeetrakool Mahasook has announced her resignation from the party, to spend more time in private and on her foundation, Mallika for the People. The veteran politician announced her resignation during her nightly live talk show on the TikTok social media platform, which has about 118,000 followers and claims more than 1.5 million views. She said that she would assign someone to take her letter of resignation to the Democrat party today (Thursday), adding that she does not have an issue with anyone in the party. Caption: Mallika Boonmeetrakool Mahasook Full story: Thai PBS 2023-09-21 - 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

Transport minster vows to press ahead with land bridge mega project Transport ministry will press ahead with the land bridge project, to link a deep-sea port in Ranong on the west coast with a deep-sea port in Chumphon on the east coast by rail and motorway systems, to facilitate goods shipments to destinations beyond Thailand without going through the Straits of Malacca. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307216-transport-minster-vows-to-press-ahead-with-land-bridge-mega-project/

Transport ministry will press ahead with the land bridge project, to link a deep-sea port in Ranong on the west coast with a deep-sea port in Chumphon on the east coast by rail and motorway systems, to facilitate goods shipments to destinations beyond Thailand without going through the Straits of Malacca. Transport Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit said it is estimated that the massive project will cost about one trillion baht. Each seaport will be capable of handling 20 million cargo containers, or TEU (twenty-foot equivalent unit), per year. Suriya said that the project is now being studied by the Office of Transport and Traffic Policy and Planning, adding that the Prayut administration had decided that the project will be entirely private sector funded, while the government will provide land for the two deep-sea ports and for the road and rail routes. Full story: Thai PBS 2023-09-21 - 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