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Thai Prime Minister to Attend UNGA78 BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand’s leadership is setting its sights on global partnerships and sustainable development goals (SDGs) during its participation in the 78th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 78). Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307022-thai-prime-minister-to-attend-unga78/

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand’s leadership is setting its sights on global partnerships and sustainable development goals (SDGs) during its participation in the 78th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 78). Government Spokesperson Chai Watcharong revealed that Prime Minister and Finance Minister Srettha Thavisin will be leading a delegation to New York, USA, from September 18th to 24th. Accompanying the Prime Minister will be Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara, Permanent Secretary for Foreign Affairs Sarun Charoensuwan, and Secretary General of the Board of Investment Narit Therdsteerasukdi. The Prime Minister is scheduled to arrive in New York on the morning of September 19th, Thailand time. Upon arrival, activities will commence immediately on September 19th, including participation in the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Summit and the Leaders’ Dialogue 6 on "Mobilizing Finance and Investments and the Means of Implementation for SDGs Achievement." The Prime Minister will also attend an evening reception, as part of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly. By Namo Vananupong Full story: NNT 2023-09-19 - 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

“I’m ready to take helm of Pheu Thai party” : Paetongtarn Image: Google Paetongtarn, the youngest daughter of convicted former prime minister Thaksin, said today (Tuesday) that she is ready to become the leader of the Pheu Thai party, if it is the wish of party members. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307021-“i’m-ready-to-take-helm-of-pheu-thai-party”-paetongtarn/

Paetongtarn, the youngest daughter of convicted former prime minister Thaksin, said today (Tuesday) that she is ready to become the leader of the Pheu Thai party, if it is the wish of party members. She said that she is ready to work for the party, no matter whether he has any formal post, adding that, if the majority of party members think that she is suitable for the leadership, she is ready to accept the post or, if there are other people who are more suitable, she is also ready to step aside “because I am for the party.”. Speaking to the media on the 16th anniversary of the founding of the Pheu Thai party, Paetongtarn admitted that she has a deep bond with the party and is dedicated to it. Caption: Image: Google Full story: Thai PBS 2023-09-19 - 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

My father underwent surgery last week : Paetongtarn Image: Google Thaksin Shinawatra, who is currently serving a prison sentence, underwent surgery last week and is in recovery, according to his youngest daughter Paetongtarn today (Tuesday). Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307020-my-father-underwent-surgery-last-week-paetongtarn/

Thaksin Shinawatra, who is currently serving a prison sentence, underwent surgery last week and is in recovery, according to his youngest daughter Paetongtarn today (Tuesday). She declined to disclose any other details, saying she would consult with his doctors who would be the best people to explain the reason for the operation. Thaksin has been receiving medical treatment at the Police Hospital for almost a month, after being sentenced on three corruption convictions. His eight-year prison time was commuted to one year by HM the King. Paetongtarn said Thaksin’s blood pressure has been fluctuating on a daily basis. Asked when her father will be discharged from hospital, she said she does not know. “I am not sure how long he will stay in the hospital, given the fact that he had an operation just last week,” she said. Caption: Image: Google Full story: Thai PBS 2023-09-19 - 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 Court revokes arbitrator’s ruling on Hopewell’s ฿24Bn compensation Thailand’s Central Administrative Court has revoked a ruling by an arbitration tribunal, ordering the Ministry of Transport and State Railways of Thailand (SRT) to pay Hopewell Thailand Company 24 billion baht plus interest for breach of contract for the cancellation of the controversial Hopewell road and rail project back in 1998. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307019-thai-court-revokes-arbitrator’s-ruling-on-hopewell’s-฿24bn-compensation/

Thailand’s Central Administrative Court has revoked a ruling by an arbitration tribunal, ordering the Ministry of Transport and State Railways of Thailand (SRT) to pay Hopewell Thailand Company 24 billion baht plus interest for breach of contract for the cancellation of the controversial Hopewell road and rail project back in 1998. The Central Administrative Court’s decision was delivered on Monday, ending the current phase of the long-running legal battle through the arbitration and judicial processes between Hopewell, the Transport Ministry and the SRT. Hopewell Thailand now has the right to appeal the decision to the Supreme Administrative Court. Full story: Thai PBS 2023-09-19 - 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

Jury still out on idea of paying salaries to civil servants twice a month At the first Cabinet meeting presided over by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on September 13, the government launched a slew of economic stimulus measures, including the plan to pay civil servants twice a month. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1307018-jury-still-out-on-idea-of-paying-salaries-to-civil-servants-twice-a-month/

At the first Cabinet meeting presided over by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on September 13, the government launched a slew of economic stimulus measures, including the plan to pay civil servants twice a month. The public sector employs about 3 million people, including civil servants, state employees, temporary employed, and state enterprises workers. The new payment system, which is expected to start in January next year, has drawn criticism and sparked speculation that the government might run out of money. Full story: Thai PBS 2023-09-19 - 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

Rivals Launch Bomb Attack on Pattaya Cannabis Seller’s House A group of teenagers hurled explosive devices at the house of a cannabis seller in Pattaya, frightening his family including a young child. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306953-rivals-launch-bomb-attack-on-pattaya-cannabis-seller’s-house/

A group of teenagers hurled explosive devices at the house of a cannabis seller in Pattaya, frightening his family including a young child. Local media reported that Mr. A (Alias) reached out to them on Monday, September 18th, to reveal his grievances involving his rivals who launched a merciless attack on his residence located in Pattaya, Nongprue sub-district, Banglamung district, Chonburi province, on August 9th. The 28-year-old father of a young son explained that last month, he had a confrontation with a group of teenagers who were involved in the incident. This altercation arose due to an undisclosed misunderstanding, which subsequently fueled the group’s resentment towards Mr. A. This, in turn, led to heated exchanges and verbal disputes between A and them on the internet. By Tanakorn Panyadee Full story: The Pattaya News 2023-09-18 - 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

57-Year-Old Woman Killed in Collision with Minivan in Pattaya A Thai woman was tragically killed when her motorbike collided with a minivan at an intersection in Pattaya on Monday morning, September 18th. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306951-57-year-old-woman-killed-in-collision-with-minivan-in-pattaya/

Sattahip Pub Worker Hospitalized After Excessive Drinking Battle with Patron PHOTO: ข่าวคนชล A barman in Chonburi’s Sattahip district was admitted to a hospital after falling unconscious and suffering a health crisis following an intense drinking battle with a customer. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306950-sattahip-pub-worker-hospitalized-after-excessive-drinking-battle-with-patron/

A Thai woman was tragically killed when her motorbike collided with a minivan at an intersection in Pattaya on Monday morning, September 18th. The accident was reported to Pattaya Police at 6:30 AM, prompting officers, rescue workers, and The Pattaya News to rush to the scene near Wat Bun Kanjanaram, Nongprue sub-district, Banglamung district, Chonburi province. There, authorities found a red Honda Wave 110 motorbike driven by the deceased victim and a Toyota minivan. The former was significantly damaged, while the latter had damage on its bumper. By Tanakorn Panyadee Full story: The Pattaya News 2023-09-18 - 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

A barman in Chonburi’s Sattahip district was admitted to a hospital after falling unconscious and suffering a health crisis following an intense drinking battle with a customer. Local emergency responders received a report of a bar worker passing out at his workplace located near Thongthip Market in Sattahip, and rushed to the scene to check on him. The incident happened on Sunday morning at an unnamed men’s karaoke shop within the entertainment zone of Sattahip district. The victim of Thai nationality, Mr. Aphicha Yangmalangsathon, 30, was found on a couch surrounded by bar patrons and his co-workers inside the establishment. By Tanakorn Panyadee Caption: PHOTO: ข่าวคนชล Full story: The Pattaya News 2023-09-18 - 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

Online speculation grows over Kamnan Nok’s actual whereabouts The mysteries surrounding the detention of convicted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has also caused many to doubt whether Praween Chanklai, “aka “Kamnan Nok”, a prime suspect in the murder of a police officer, is really being detained in Bangkok Remand Prison. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306949-online-speculation-grows-over-kamnan-nok’s-actual-whereabouts/

The mysteries surrounding the detention of convicted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has also caused many to doubt whether Praween Chanklai, “aka “Kamnan Nok”, a prime suspect in the murder of a police officer, is really being detained in Bangkok Remand Prison. Scores of comments on social media are demanding that the Corrections Department provide solid proof that Praween is really in the prison. Others claim that the man presently in detention is a Praween doppelganger. Full story: Thai PBS 2023-09-18 - 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

Move Forward party warned by Pheu Thai MPs not to “play games” Pheu Thai MP Khrumanit Sungpoom has warned the Move Forward party about widespread speculation that it plans to engage in political game play by expelling Deputy House Speaker Padipat Suntiphada from the party, so that it can claim the vacant leader of the opposition post and keep Padipat as Deputy House Speaker, but under the banner of another party. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306948-move-forward-party-warned-by-pheu-thai-mps-not-to-“play-games”/

Pheu Thai MP Khrumanit Sungpoom has warned the Move Forward party about widespread speculation that it plans to engage in political game play by expelling Deputy House Speaker Padipat Suntiphada from the party, so that it can claim the vacant leader of the opposition post and keep Padipat as Deputy House Speaker, but under the banner of another party. The MP for the north-eastern province of Surin asked both the Move Forward party and Padipat to think twice about such a move, pointing out that such an expulsion would put Padipat in a difficult position when performing his duties as Deputy House Speaker. Being expelled from a party is a serious matter, equivalent to political suicide, because it would hurt the dignity of the Deputy House Speaker’s post, said Khrumanit, as he reminded Padipat that he is among the MPs who voted to approve the latter’s selection as deputy House speaker. Caption Pheu Thai MP Khrumanit Sungpoom Full story: Thai PBS 2023-09-18 - 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

No parole for Thaksin… yet Convicted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra is not yet entitled to parole, according to Corrections Department spokesman Sitthi Sutheewong today (Monday). Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306947-no-parole-for-thaksin…-yet/

Convicted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra is not yet entitled to parole, according to Corrections Department spokesman Sitthi Sutheewong today (Monday). He dismissed as untrue reports that Thaksin, whose prison term was reduced from eight to one year by a royal commutation, will submit an application for parole, citing his age and serious illness. While Thaksin may fit the profile of those who can apply for parole, he must remain incarcerated for at least one-third of his jail term or at least six months (whichever is the longer), as required by the rules. Thaksin is currently only in the first month of his jail time, Suthee said. “One third of his one-year prison time is four months, but the rules state that the time served has to be at least six months. So, Thaksin has to serve five more months before being entitled to apply for parole.” If granted parole, Thaksin is expected to be a free man again next February, Suthee said. Full story: Thai PBS 2023-09-18 - 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 students rally to care for teacher’s child in heartwarming TikTok video Still image showing the students taking care of the Teacher's child. Photo taken from aungzalalala's TikTok video A heartwarming scene unfolded in a Thai school when a teacher’s young child was cared for by third-year students. The teacher, who had to bring her child to school due to her mother’s illness, was touched by the students’ collective effort. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306945-thai-students-rally-to-care-for-teacher’s-child-in-heartwarming-tiktok-video/

A heartwarming scene unfolded in a Thai school when a teacher’s young child was cared for by third-year students. The teacher, who had to bring her child to school due to her mother’s illness, was touched by the students’ collective effort. The event was captured on video by the teacher, known as @aungzalalala on TikTok, and quickly gained over a million views. The video showed the students of Kantawich School in Sam Phran district, Nakhon Pathom province, taking turns to care for the teacher’s child, who was seen sleeping in a cot at the back of the classroom. One student was seen rocking the cot, while another rushed to prepare milk for the toddler. The entire classroom was silent, not wanting to wake up the sleeping child. When the child woke up, the students took turns playing with him. The video quickly went viral, drawing a multitude of comments praising the Year 9 students for their collective effort in caring for their teacher’s child. By Samantha Rose Caption: Still image showing the students taking care of the Teacher's child. Photo taken from aungzalalala's TikTok video Full story: The Thaiger 2023-09-18 - 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

Bitcoin blowup: Domestic dispute turns crypto catastrophe with six-hour standoff Photo: KhaoSod A heated dispute over Bitcoin investment loss led to a domestic violence incident that escalated into a six-hour standoff with the police. The 35 year old husband, Kritsada, shot his wife and barricaded himself in their home in Uthai district, Ayutthaya province, before eventually surrendering to the authorities. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306944-bitcoin-blowup-domestic-dispute-turns-crypto-catastrophe-with-six-hour-standoff/