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BANGKOK, Sept 21 (TNA) – The Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives held a meeting to monitor the nationwide water situation, emphasizing the need for the Royal Irrigation Department (RID) to prepare measures to address both flooding and drought promptly. The latest reports indicate that there are floodwaters affecting 18 provinces. The agriculture minister Thammanat Prompao expressed concern about the potential for flooding due to forecasts from the Meteorological Department indicating heavy rains from September 23 to 26 in certain central areas, including Bangkok and its suburbs, the eastern region, and the southern region. Full story: NNT 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

Revitalizing Thai Tourism with Safety Zones BANGKOK (NNT) - In a bid to revitalize tourism and get it back on track to where it was before the pandemic, the Department of Tourism has rolled out an initiative focusing on developing safe zones for tourists across Thailand. The government aims to attract 40 million foreign visitors by the end of 2024, targeting revenue of over 3 trillion baht. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307197-revitalizing-thai-tourism-with-safety-zones/

BANGKOK (NNT) - In a bid to revitalize tourism and get it back on track to where it was before the pandemic, the Department of Tourism has rolled out an initiative focusing on developing safe zones for tourists across Thailand. The government aims to attract 40 million foreign visitors by the end of 2024, targeting revenue of over 3 trillion baht. Jaturon Phakdeewanit , the director-general of the Department of Tourism, stated that this is the third phase of the ongoing effort to develop safe tourism zones, initiated during the outbreak of COVID-19. The project aligns with the national strategy and follows the "KEEP IT SAFE AND SOUND 5E of Safety Zone" concept, focusing on sustainable tourism and community involvement. For this year, five new safe tourism zones have been introduced, each catering to specific needs and environments. These include eco-friendly zones in Wang Nam Khiao District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province; global event-ready spaces in Mueang District of Udon Thani Province; emergency response areas for sea tourists in Trang Province; faith-based safe routes in Sathing Phra District, Songkhla Province; and community-based zones in Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, Ratchaburi Province. The Department of Tourism continues to work on expanding these safe zones, aiming to instill confidence in tourists while strengthening Thailand’s competitive edge in the global tourism market. This move is expected to not only boost local economies but also contribute to more equitable income distribution and reduce domestic disparities. By Tanakorn Sangiam Full story: NNT 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

Minister Puangpet arrives in Da Nang to attend 16th AMRI DANANG (NNT) - Thailand’s Minister attached to the Prime Minister’s Office arrived in the central city of Da Nang to attend the 16th ASEAN Ministers Responsible for Information (or AMRI) meeting, the 7th AMRI Plus Three meeting, and related meetings from September 22 to 23. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307196-minister-puangpet-arrives-in-da-nang-to-attend-16th-amri/

DANANG (NNT) - Thailand’s Minister attached to the Prime Minister’s Office arrived in the central city of Da Nang to attend the 16th ASEAN Ministers Responsible for Information (or AMRI) meeting, the 7th AMRI Plus Three meeting, and related meetings from September 22 to 23. Minister attached to the Prime Minister’s Office, Puangpet Chunlaiad, today landed at Da Nang International Airport with her secretary and team. The reception was held by the Royal Thai Embassy in Hanoi, the Royal Thai Consulate-General in Ho Chi Minh City, and the Public Relations Department of the Royal Thai Government. Minister Puangpet will attend the 16th ASEAN Ministers Responsible for Information (AMRI) meeting and the 7th AMRI Plus Three meeting in Vietnam from September 22 to 23. The meetings themed “Media: From Information to Knowledge for a Resilient and Responsive ASEAN” will discuss orientations for the ASEAN cooperation in information and communications. Participants will develop a cooperation mechanism for coping with fake news on the internet, the promotion of digital transformation in the press and communication sector, the application of modern technologies to the sector, and the promotion of information provision across ASEAN and for the dialogue countries. In addition, the Minister attached to the Prime Minister’s Office will have bilateral meetings with the Vietnamese Ministry of Information and Communications on the Anti-Fake News Task Force and the Cambodian Minister of Information on cooperation to combat call center scams. By Tarin Angskul Full story: NNT 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

It’s time for US to do more business in Thailand : Thai PM Photo: Thai Government House This Thai government’s top priority is to re-energise Thailand’s competitiveness and position as a leading investment destination, an engine of growth in the region and as a place where people can equally enjoy a quality life, said Thai PM Srettha Thavisin. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307195-it’s-time-for-us-to-do-more-business-in-thailand-thai-pm/

This Thai government’s top priority is to re-energise Thailand’s competitiveness and position as a leading investment destination, an engine of growth in the region and as a place where people can equally enjoy a quality life, said Thai PM Srettha Thavisin. He was delivering remarks at a gala dinner, hosted in his honour by the US-ASEAN Business Council (USABC) and the US Chamber of Commerce (USCC) in New York. Government spokesperson Chai Wacharonke quoted Srettha as telling the leading US businessmen that his government will shift the economy into high gear through the implementation of a progressive and impactful stimulus package. Caption: Photo : Thai Government House 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 FM calls for reform of global health architecture Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Panpree Bahiddha-Nukara Thailand’s Foreign Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara has called for greater investment in Universal Health Coverage (UHC), to ensure the resilience of health systems, social protections, social justice and health equity. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307193-thai-fm-calls-for-reform-of-global-health-architecture/

Thailand’s Foreign Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara has called for greater investment in Universal Health Coverage (UHC), to ensure the resilience of health systems, social protections, social justice and health equity. Describing COVID-19 as one of the most serious multidimensional crises of our time, Parnpree said the international community should expedite reforms of the global health architecture, to improve its equity, inclusivity and coherence, through capacity building and the enhancement of public-private partnership for a digital transformation of health systems. Parnpree, also a deputy prime minister, was speaking during the High-level Meeting on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response (PPPR) on the sidelines of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. Caption: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Panpree Bahiddha-Nukara 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

Thailand and ASEAN ready to host World Cup 2034 : Srettha Photo shows Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin posing for a photo while FIFA president Gianni Infantino watching after their meeting on the sideline of UNGA conference in New York. Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said he has advised FIFA president Gianni Infantino, during their recent meeting, that Thailand and other ASEAN members will be ready to co-host the 2034 FIFA World Cup, if chosen. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307192-thailand-and-asean-ready-to-host-world-cup-2034-srettha/

Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said he has advised FIFA president Gianni Infantino, during their recent meeting, that Thailand and other ASEAN members will be ready to co-host the 2034 FIFA World Cup, if chosen. “I raised the issue with the FIFA president and, from now on, ASEAN has to work together to develop our level of football, as well as our readiness to host the event,” Srettha said in his tweet. The meeting between Srettha and Infantino, president of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) took place yesterday (Wednesday) on the sidelines of the UNGA meeting in New York. Caption: Photo shows Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin posing for a photo while FIFA president Gianni Infantino watching after their meeting on the sideline of UNGA conference in New York. 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

Pannika vows to stay in politics File photo : Pannika Wanich Pannika Wanich has vowed to stay engaged in political activities, despite being banned from election or appointment to political office for life by the Supreme Court. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307191-pannika-vows-to-stay-in-politics/

Pannika Wanich has vowed to stay engaged in political activities, despite being banned from election or appointment to political office for life by the Supreme Court. Writing on her Facebook page on Thursday, Pannika thanked people for the support and concern extended to her. “The court’s ruling means I cannot run for parliament or accept any political appointment, but no one can strip me of my political work,” she wrote. Everything is continuing as usual in her political mission, under the banner of the Progressive Movement, she wrote, adding that she will work as campaign assistant in future elections. Caption: File photo : Pannika Wanich 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 discusses investment with CEO BlackRock Inc. in New York Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin says he is satisfied with his meeting with Larry Fink, CEO of BlackRock Inc., which could lead to the firm making tangible and sustainable investments in Thailand, especially in the Government’s Sustainability Linked Bonds. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307136-thai-pm-discusses-investment-with-ceo-blackrock-inc-in-new-york/

Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin says he is satisfied with his meeting with Larry Fink, CEO of BlackRock Inc., which could lead to the firm making tangible and sustainable investments in Thailand, especially in the Government’s Sustainability Linked Bonds. Government spokesperson Chai Wacharonke said Srettha met with Fink of BlackRock, the world’s largest asset management and investment firm, on the side lines of the UN General Assembly meeting in New York. BlackRock has a total assets of US$9.43 trillion under its management (as of the end of Q2 2023). Full story: Thai PBS 2023-09-20 - 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

Court Revokes Pannika’s Right to Run for Election BANGKOK, Sept 20 (TNA) – The Supreme Court has delivered a ruling to revoke core memeber of Progressive Movement Pannika Wanich’s right to run for election for good and to prohibit her from holding any political position for committing severe ethical violation in the royal defamation case. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307132-court-revokes-pannika’s-right-to-run-for-election/

BANGKOK, Sept 20 (TNA) – The Supreme Court has delivered a ruling to revoke core memeber of Progressive Movement Pannika Wanich’s right to run for election for good and to prohibit her from holding any political position for committing severe ethical violation in the royal defamation case. Full story: Thai News Agency 2023-09-20 - 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

Gold Prices in Thailand Hit New High as Baht Weakens BANGKOK, Sept 20 (TNA) – Thai gold prices surged to a new high today following the weakening of the Thai Baht, which hit its lowest point in the past 10 months. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307131-gold-prices-in-thailand-hit-new-high-as-baht-weakens/

BANGKOK, Sept 20 (TNA) – Thai gold prices surged to a new high today following the weakening of the Thai Baht, which hit its lowest point in the past 10 months. Gold traders are closely watching whether the prices will continue to decline or remain stable, depending on the government’s efforts to build confidence and the direction of US Federal Reserve’s interest rate adjustments. Mr. Jitti Tangsitpakdi, President of the Gold Traders Association, stated that a significant influx of gold sellers was seen today. In the morning session, gold prices rose three times, increasing by a total of 250 baht. Full story: Thai News Agency 2023-09-20 - 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 Move Forward MP doxes party critic Photo: Amarat Chokepamittkul The Move Forward party will talk to its former MP, Amarat Chokepamitkul, to find out for more about her visit to a factory to find a Facebook and Twitter user who frequently wrote negatively about her and her party, said Move Forward MP Padipat Suntiphada on Wednesday. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307130-former-move-forward-mp-doxes-party-critic/

The Move Forward party will talk to its former MP, Amarat Chokepamitkul, to find out for more about her visit to a factory to find a Facebook and Twitter user who frequently wrote negatively about her and her party, said Move Forward MP Padipat Suntiphada on Wednesday. Amarat is an appointed advisor to Padipat and he told reporters that he is already aware of what Amara did and considered it inappropriate. “Khun Amarat is not an MP, so the party will look into it. If the party considers Amarat’s actions to be inappropriate, I am ready to dismiss her from her role as one of my advisors. I personally believe that she should not have done what she did,” said Padipat who is also a deputy House speaker. Caption: Photo: Amarat Chokepamittkul Full story: Thai PBS 2023-09-20 - 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

Child murder suspect leads police to four burial sites in Bangkok Photo: Thairath TV Police investigators and forensic officers escorted a murder suspect, his current spouse and former spouse, to four locations in Bang Sue and Sai Mai areas today (Wednesday), where four children, missing since 2013, are believed to have been buried. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307096-heartbreaking-horror-sadistic-thai-father-arrested-for-murdering-2-year-old-daughter/?do=findComment&comment=18362044

Child murder suspect leads police to four burial sites in Bangkok Police investigators and forensic officers escorted a murder suspect, his current spouse and former spouse, to four locations in Bang Sue and Sai Mai areas today (Wednesday), where four children, missing since 2013, are believed to have been buried. The 46-year old murder suspect, Songsak, allegedly told investigators that he killed four children of one of his previous spouses, Jesada, after he allegedly confessed to killing his own 2-year-old daughter, born to his current spouse, Sunan. Both Songsak and Sunan led police to her house in Kamphaeng Phet to exhume the body of their 2-year-old, who was buried under the kitchen on May 21. Caption: Photo : Thairath TV Full story: Thai PBS 2023-09-20 - 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

Loei’s watery woes: Torrential rain drowns 60 homes and more Photo: KhaoSod Relentless downpours over the past week have led to extensive flooding in Loei province, northeastern Thailand, submerging more than 60 residences, agricultural land, government structures, and even a central sports field. The continuous precipitation has triggered the overflow of numerous tributaries, with particular emphasis on the Loei River, the province’s primary watercourse. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307125-loei’s-watery-woes-torrential-rain-drowns-60-homes-and-more/

Relentless downpours over the past week have led to extensive flooding in Loei province, northeastern Thailand, submerging more than 60 residences, agricultural land, government structures, and even a central sports field. The continuous precipitation has triggered the overflow of numerous tributaries, with particular emphasis on the Loei River, the province’s primary watercourse. While water levels in the Loei River have recently receded in areas like Phu Luang, Wang Saphung districts, and Loei’s municipal region, the floodwaters persist in causing havoc, especially in low-lying zones adjacent to the riverbanks in the Chaiyaphruek area of Loei’s central district. Villages such as Kaeng Pla, Na Bon, and other residential areas have borne the brunt of this deluge, with over 60 houses submerged, roads and pathways impassable, and agricultural land suffering significant damage due to the relentless Loei flooding. The local government unit, the Chaiyaphruek Subdistrict Municipality, dispatched officials to distribute box meals and survival bags and to assess the damage to affected residents. By Nattapong Westwood Caption: Photo: KhaoSod Full story: The Thaiger 2023-09-20 - 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