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Thailand to Host I MF and World Bank Annual Joint Meeting in 2026 BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand has been selected by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank as the host country for their annual joint meeting in 2026. The decision was made after Thailand was evaluated by the World Bank in December 2020. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292722-thailand-to-host-i-mf-and-world-bank-annual-joint-meeting-in-2026/

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand has been selected by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank as the host country for their annual joint meeting in 2026. The decision was made after Thailand was evaluated by the World Bank in December 2020. According to Finance Minister Arkhom Tempittayapaisith, Thailand was among ten countries that had expressed an interest in hosting the meeting. The joint meeting is expected to attract about 12,000 participants from all over the world. Arkhom said the meeting is an opportunity for finance ministers from the World Bank’s 189 member countries and central bank governors from the IMF’s 190 member countries to discuss global economic and financial situations, poverty reduction, job creation, climate change, digital economic transition, and sustainable economic growth through collaboration. Arkhom added that the gathering would also enable Thailand to promote economic cooperation in the region and demonstrate its readiness to host international events. Furthermore, the meeting would allow the country to play a crucial role in supporting international financial institutions’ operations. The event takes place in October each year and provides a platform for member countries to share policies and developments that benefit their countries. Thailand will also host the annual meetings of the boards of governors of the World Bank Group and the IMF in 2026. Morocco will host this year’s annual meeting, while Washington is set to host the meetings in 2024 and 2025. The last time Bangkok hosted the annual meeting was in 1991. The parallel meetings will take place during the joint meeting between member countries and leading international financial institutions. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG230421131529052 -- © Copyright NNT 2023-04-21 - 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. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information.

Thailand Urged to Increase Economic Cooperation with India BANGKOK (NNT) - India’s ambassador to Thailand, Nagesh Singh, has urged Thailand to increase economic cooperation and bilateral relations with India. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292719-thailand-urged-to-increase-economic-cooperation-with-india/

BANGKOK (NNT) - India’s ambassador to Thailand, Nagesh Singh, has urged Thailand to increase economic cooperation and bilateral relations with India. The Indian ambassador encouraged Thailand to invest more in India, highlighting its large market size and dynamic economy. He also proposed that both countries could link their digital payment systems, India’s United Payment Interface (UPI) with Thailand’s PromptPay, to facilitate transactions. Singh made these comments at "The Golden Decade for India" forum, organized by the India-Thai Chamber of Commerce held in Bangkok. During the forum, Singh outlined India’s economic performance, stating that India has been among the fastest-growing economies in the world for the last two decades. Thailand is India’s fifth-largest trading partner within the bloc, behind Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Vietnam. Singh called for increased investment between the two countries, with a focus on sectors such as automobiles, food products, and electronic goods. Last year, India overtook the UK to become the world’s fifth-largest economy. The country’s GDP is expected to double from its current value of $3.4 trillion to $8.5 trillion over the next decade, making it the world’s third-largest economy. India is expected to account for 20% of total global GDP growth during this period, adding over $400 billion (13.7 trillion baht) to its GDP every year, second only to the US and China. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG230421130311045 -- © Copyright NNT 2023-04-21 - 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. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information.

Muslim Thais busy doing grocery in anticipation of Eid al-Fitr feasts BANGKOK (NNT) - Today is another important day for Muslim Thais, as a moon sighting is expected after sunset and Eid al-Fitr is anticipated to be announced. Once confirmed by Islamic authorities in Thailand, this will mark the end of the Ramadan period. Muslim Thais were seen shopping for groceries since morning in anticipation of Eid. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292718-muslim-thais-busy-doing-grocery-in-anticipation-of-eid-al-fitr-feasts/

BANGKOK (NNT) - Today is another important day for Muslim Thais, as a moon sighting is expected after sunset and Eid al-Fitr is anticipated to be announced. Once confirmed by Islamic authorities in Thailand, this will mark the end of the Ramadan period. Muslim Thais were seen shopping for groceries since morning in anticipation of Eid. People visited Yala train market in numbers this morning to prepare raw materials for cooking a feast for the family. Sellers had prepared a large amount of the usual food items for Eid al-Fitr. Prices of the items were mostly unchanged although a few items have seen modest price rises. Throughout downtown Yala, the police were facilitating traffic in the vicinities of markets in anticipation of the busy shopping morning. Parts of the police force were handling security, in an effort to deter incidents by ill-intentioned groups. Eid al-Fitr generally involves a feast marking the end of the month-long Ramadan fasting. The date is popularly called Hari Rayo in the southern border provinces of Thailand. The Sheikhul Islam Office has announced that Muslim Thais check for a sighting of the moon yesterday (20 April) after sunset so that the declaration of Eid al-Fitr can proceed smoothly. A sighting of the moon should be reported to the Provincial Islamic Committee Office. The latter will inspect the sighting and report its observation to Sheikhul Islam, who will issue a general announcement for the end of Ramadan. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG230421094829987 -- © Copyright NNT 2023-04-21 - 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. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information.

Police to mobilize officers at polling stations BANGKOK (NNT) - More than 130,000 police officers will be mobilized at polling stations across the country, in an effort to ensure the orderliness of the upcoming general election next month. More focus will be given to stations in the eastern and western regions, due to records of incidents in previous elections. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292717-police-to-mobilize-officers-at-polling-stations/

BANGKOK (NNT) - More than 130,000 police officers will be mobilized at polling stations across the country, in an effort to ensure the orderliness of the upcoming general election next month. More focus will be given to stations in the eastern and western regions, due to records of incidents in previous elections. The Royal Thai Police Commissioner General Pol Gen Damrongsak Kittiprapas said this arrangement upon his meeting with Secretary General of the Election Commission (EC) Sawaeng Boonmee, and delegates from Thailand Post on the security of the election process. There will be at least one police officer on-site at some 90,000 polling stations across the country, together with rapid response teams and intelligence units. Special focus will be given to areas with previous records of violent incidents, particularly Region 2 in the eastern region, and Region 7 in the western region. The police chief said all agencies have been instructed to familiarize themselves with the guidelines and related laws by the end of this month, ahead of the election day on 14 May. Pol Gen Damrongsak has advised the general public witnessing any campaign banners obstructing road visibility not to destroy the banners, but instead inform the police for proper removal. Tampering and destruction of campaign banners can be considered an offense punishable by law. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG230421091627973 -- © Copyright NNT 2023-04-21 - 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. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information.

Balancing between US, China a challenge for Thailand’s next administration [FILE] US President Joe Biden (R) and China’s President Xi Jinping (L) shake hands as they meet on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Nusa Dua on the Indonesian resort island of Bali on November 14, 2022. / AFP Striking a right balance in its relationship with the US and China whose ongoing geopolitical rivalry is rattling the world will be a major policy challenge for Thailand’s new administration, according to top politicians contending in the upcoming general election. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292716-balancing-between-us-china-a-challenge-for-thailand’s-next-administration/

[FILE] US President Joe Biden (R) and China’s President Xi Jinping (L) shake hands as they meet on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Nusa Dua on the Indonesian resort island of Bali on November 14, 2022. / AFP Striking a right balance in its relationship with the US and China whose ongoing geopolitical rivalry is rattling the world will be a major policy challenge for Thailand’s new administration, according to top politicians contending in the upcoming general election. There is also a consensus among them that Thailand must not choose sides given the close ties it has with both superpowers. “Both countries have been Thailand’s good friends all along. Both are important to Thailand historically and economically. Therefore, we need to maintain our friendship with both,” said Korn Chatikavanij , leader of Chartpattanakla Party and its prime minister candidate. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/balancing-between-us-china-a-challenge-for-thailands-next-administration/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-04-21 - 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. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information.

17 indicted in connection with the Kong Salak Plus online lottery platform Kong Salak Plus CEO Panthawat Nakvisut was among 17 suspects indicted today (Friday) by public prosecutors on charges of operating an online gambling platform and money laundering. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292714-17-indicted-in-connection-with-the-kong-salak-plus-online-lottery-platform/

Kong Salak Plus CEO Panthawat Nakvisut was among 17 suspects indicted today (Friday) by public prosecutors on charges of operating an online gambling platform and money laundering. Pongsathorn Inamnuay, director of Department of Special Investigation’s centre for illegal narcotics cases, said that the attorney-general had approved the indictments of 41 suspects, but only 17, including Panthawat, appeared in the Criminal Court for indictment, adding that four others are currently being held on remand and the remainder are at large. He said that the 17 defendants were indicted today on money laundering after one of them allegedly took winning lottery tickets to claim 53 million baht from the Government Lottery Office. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/17-indicted-in-connection-with-the-kong-salak-plus-online-lottery-platform/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-04-21 - 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. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information.

Cops bust crypto mine stealing electricity near Bangkok Photo via Thai Tai Channel Police raided a huge crypto mine in Samut Prakan province, just south of Bangkok, yesterday. To dig for their digital currencies, the miners used stolen electricity with damages amounting to more than one million baht. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292713-cops-bust-crypto-mine-stealing-electricity-near-bangkok/

Photo via Thai Tai Channel Police raided a huge crypto mine in Samut Prakan province, just south of Bangkok, yesterday. To dig for their digital currencies, the miners used stolen electricity with damages amounting to more than one million baht. Police from Samut Prakan Police Station and officials from the Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) raided a three-storey rented building in Soi Mungkorn-Nark Dee in Phraek Sa sub-district, Mueang district. During the investigation, the officers discovered that there were 100 crypto-mining devices on the second and third floors of the building, while the first floor housed a lot of computers. No one was inside the building and no one appeared to be living there. The miners used an internet system to operate each mining device remotely, reports KhaoSod. The officers from MEA conducted the raid after spotting an unusual amount of electricity usage in the area two months ago. Further investigations revealed that the building was illegally using electricity by doctoring the property’s digital multimeter, which is why the MEA was unaware of the situation. Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/cops-bust-crypto-mine-stealing-electricity-near-bangkok -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-04-21 - 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. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information.

Ladyboy assaults and robs Taiwanese tourist in Bangkok A Taiwanese tourist thought he lost his wallet during Songkran celebrations on Silom Road in Bangkok last weekend. However, upon inspecting a short video that his friend took, he realised that his wallet was stolen by a ladyboy he was sexually harassed by. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292709-ladyboy-assaults-and-robs-taiwanese-tourist-in-bangkok/

A Taiwanese tourist thought he lost his wallet during Songkran celebrations on Silom Road in Bangkok last weekend. However, upon inspecting a short video that his friend took, he realised that his wallet was stolen by a ladyboy he was sexually harassed by. In the 13-second-long clip, the Taiwanese tourist is pictured trying to get away from a ladyboy who repeatedly attempted to grope him. As she tries to touch him, she snatches the wallet from his pocket without anyone noticing. News outlet Esor Kayee Khao 2 posted the clip on Facebook yesterday with the caption… “Disgusting behaviour from this ladyboy. Aside from groping this male Taiwanese tourist, she went even lower, damaging the image of our country by slyly stealing his wallet without anyone noticing. “This ladyboy is still on the prowl around Silom. If anyone sees them please point them out to the police who will prosecute them according to the law.” The story was covered in Taiwanese media, who warned its people to be careful while travelling in Thailand. Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/hot-news/crime/ladyboy-assaults-and-robs-taiwanese-tourist-in-bangkok-video -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-04-21 - 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. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information.

Hot weather blamed for increased power consumption and charges The Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) is blaming the increase in electricity bills for many households in Bangkok on the hot weather, requiring greater use of air-conditioners. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292708-hot-weather-blamed-for-increased-power-consumption-and-charges/

The Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) is blaming the increase in electricity bills for many households in Bangkok on the hot weather, requiring greater use of air-conditioners. Government Spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri explained today (Friday) that for every rise of 1oC in external temperature, an air-conditioner in a house or office will consume 3% more energy to maintain the cooler temperature inside the building. For instance, if the outside temperature is 30oC, to keep the temperature in the house at 26oC, an air-conditioner must reduce the temperature inside the house by 4oC. If, however, the outside temperature is 40oC, the air-conditioner must work harder to reduce the temperature by 14oC. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/hot-weather-blamed-for-increased-power-consumption-and-charges/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-04-21 - 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. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information.

Multiple Songkran Revelers Fall Victim to Bag Thieves in Pattaya PHOTO: มุมข่าวพัทยา Over 18 Songkran revelers filed reports at the Pattaya Police Station saying their bags had been cut open by thieves who subsequently stole their property. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292638-multiple-songkran-revelers-fall-victim-to-bag-thieves-in-pattaya/

PHOTO: มุมข่าวพัทยา Over 18 Songkran revelers filed reports at the Pattaya Police Station saying their bags had been cut open by thieves who subsequently stole their property. On April 19th, during the celebration of Wan Lai in Pattaya, 18 individuals, including foreigners, filed reports with the Pattaya Police. They said their bags and backpacks had been cut open by thieves while they were engaging in Wan Lai activities on Beach Road. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2023/04/20/multiple-songkran-revelers-fall-victim-to-bag-thieves-in-pattaya/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2023-04-20 - 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. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information.

Pattaya Celebrates Successful Songkran Festival, First With Water in Four Years Pattaya beautifully wrapped up its first full-on Songkran festival in four years yesterday. The event ended successfully with Wan Lai, or the Big Day, where Beach Road was partially turned into a walking street and was crammed with thousands of Songkran revelers marching through the street, helping pump money into the city. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292637-pattaya-celebrates-successful-songkran-festival-first-with-water-in-four-years/

Pattaya beautifully wrapped up its first full-on Songkran festival in four years yesterday. The event ended successfully with Wan Lai, or the Big Day, where Beach Road was partially turned into a walking street and was crammed with thousands of Songkran revelers marching through the street, helping pump money into the city. The recent Songkran festival was the first all-out Songkran featuring the famous water fights after four years of the Covid-19 outbreak and restrictions around events and festivals in Thailand. The festival in Pattaya literally lasted for a week as it included both normal Songkran running from April 13th-18th and Wan Lai on April 19th which just wrapped up yesterday. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2023/04/20/pattaya-celebrates-successful-songkran-festival-first-with-water-in-four-years/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2023-04-20 - 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. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information.

Police promise straightforward investigation into death of a Thai Internet idol Bangkok police have assured the public that they will investigate the shooting death of a well-known Thai Internet idol and her boyfriend in a straightforward and fair manner, without outside interference. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292585-net-idol-found-dead-in-bangkok-condo-abused-by-air-force-cadet-ex-boyfriend/?do=findComment&comment=18030851

Police promise straightforward investigation into death of a Thai Internet idol Bangkok police have assured the public that they will investigate the shooting death of a well-known Thai Internet idol and her boyfriend in a straightforward and fair manner, without outside interference. The woman, 20-year-old Supitcha, aka “Gigi”, and her boyfriend, a second-year army cadet at the Armed Forces Academies Preparatory School, identified only as “Phumipat”, were found dead yesterday (Wednesday) in the former’s condominium in the Asoke-Phetchaburi area of Bangkok. They had apparently been shot in the head and two spent shells were found in the room. Pol Maj-Gen Atthaporn Wongsiripreeda, commander of the First Division of the Metropolitan Police Bureau, said today that he is waiting for autopsy and forensic reports, particularly regarding the gunpowder residue. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/police-promise-straightforward-investigation-into-death-of-a-thai-internet-idol/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-04-20 - 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. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information.

Thai Foreign Ministry working on plans to evacuate Thais from Sudan The Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs held a meeting this afternoon (Thursday) with representatives of the Army and the Air Force, as well as officials of the Thai Embassy in Cairo, to discuss evacuation plans for Thai citizens living in Sudan, following an escalation in fighting between government and rebel forces. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292636-thai-foreign-ministry-working-on-plans-to-evacuate-thais-from-sudan/