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In a major, nationwide anti-drug operation carried out by Thai police, multiple drug suspects were arrested with what could be one of the largest hauls of illegal drugs, consisting of 200kg of crystal meth, 300kg of ketamine, and 12 million meth pills. Anti-drug police led by Pol. Gen. Chinnaphat Sarasin, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Police, held a press conference on Tuesday, February 21st, to announce the crackdown on six drug cases with 24 arrests. The first case occurred in the Tha Sae district of Chumphon province. Checkpoint police searched a pickup and found three million meth pills concealed in seven white sacks. Three suspects were apprehended including 22-year-old Mr. Piyawat Songphang, 26-year-old Ms. Nora Samo, and 19-year-old Mr. Nuttawut Niamhom. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2023/02/22/multiple-drug-suspects-nabbed-across-thailand-with-12-million-meth-pills-200kg-of-crystal-meth-and-300kg-of-ketamine/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2023-02-22 - 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. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information.

Female Motorist Rear-Ends Truck on Chonburi Bypass and Dies A 36-year-old woman fatally rammed into the back of a stationary truck on a Chonburi bypass yesterday, February 21st. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287325-female-motorist-rear-ends-truck-on-chonburi-bypass-and-dies/

A 36-year-old woman fatally rammed into the back of a stationary truck on a Chonburi bypass yesterday, February 21st. Chonburi rescuers traveled to assist a female motorist on a bypass in the Nong Mai Daeng sub-district, Mueang district, at 11:30 AM. The victim, Mrs. Sunan Samana, 36, suffered severe facial injuries after crashing her motorbike into a parked truck. The rescuers provided first aid to the victim but to no avail. Her blue Honda Scoopy I was discovered fallen near the victim. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2023/02/22/female-motorist-rear-ends-truck-on-chonburi-bypass-and-dies/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2023-02-22 - 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. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information.

Police Arrest Wanted French Fraud Suspect Hiding in Pattaya A French man wanted on a European arrest warrant for fraud and money-laundering worth over 369 million baht was arrested in Pattaya at 10:30 AM this morning, February 22nd. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287322-police-arrest-wanted-french-fraud-suspect-hiding-in-pattaya/

A French man wanted on a European arrest warrant for fraud and money-laundering worth over 369 million baht was arrested in Pattaya at 10:30 AM this morning, February 22nd. On February 20th, Chonburi and Pattaya Police received notice from the French Embassy in Thailand that a fraud suspect, Julien Luc Marc Aubourdier, 43, had entered Thailand to evade a EU arrest warrant. Aubourdier was reportedly connected to an international criminal network that operated under the guise of a sports car company, which falsified documents for tax reimbursements valued at over 369 million baht. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2023/02/22/police-arrest-wanted-french-fraud-suspect-hiding-in-pattaya/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2023-02-22 - 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. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information.

Intoxicated Korean Business Owner Shot After Altercation at Pattaya Restaurant A Korean national who owns a local business in Pattaya got shot in the leg after reportedly causing a nuisance while intoxicated. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287321-intoxicated-korean-business-owner-shot-after-altercation-at-pattaya-restaurant/

A Korean national who owns a local business in Pattaya got shot in the leg after reportedly causing a nuisance while intoxicated. At 4 AM this morning, February 22nd, Pattaya Police and Sawang Boriboon rescue services rushed to aid two victims who suffered gunshot injuries , one of who was a Korean man. The shooting took place at an Isaan restaurant called “Saep Sadung Lin” located on Pattaya Third Road in the Nongprue sub-district of Banglamung district. The authorities discovered two victims: Mr. Thanawat S., a 25-year-old Thai national, and Mr. Namil K., a 47-year-old Korean national. Mr. Thanawat was shot in the left leg while riding a motorbike and fell while another bullet hit Mr. Namil in the right leg, causing heavy bleeding. The rescuers rushed both victims to the nearest hospital. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2023/02/22/allegedly-intoxicated-korean-business-owner-shot-after-altercation-at-pattaya-restaurant/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2023-02-22 - 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. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information.

Staff from HCMC's District 12 administration collect information of families eligible for a Covid-19 relief package in 2021. Photo by VnExpress/Le Tuyet Some 325,000 people have not received any money from a HCMC Covid-19 relief package released in 2021 due ostensibly to a lack of funds. They all live in the three districts of Binh Tan, Cu Chi and Binh Chanh, officials said Tuesday at a meeting between the city Department of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs and the Binh Chanh administration. In 2021 HCMC unveiled three support packages for its most vulnerable citizens. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/325-000-people-in-hcmc-yet-to-receive-covid-relief-money-4573588.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2023-02-22

The Alabai dog that attacked a British tourist in Nha Trang Town on February 19, 2023. Photo by VnExpress/Chinh Toan The authorities in the central beach town Nha Trang are planning to catch unleashed dogs on the streets to protect locals and visitors. The move came after a foreign tourist was hospitalized after he was bitten by a dog while walking on a street. Before 2020, the resort town, one of the top tourist attractions in Vietnam, had already set up a dog squad with members including veterinarians, police, volunteers and the urban management force. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/nha-trang-mulls-dog-squads-after-foreign-tourist-bitten-4573244.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2023-02-22

Vietnamese soldiers search for earthquake victims in Antakya city of Hatay Province. Photo by VNA The rescue team of the Vietnam People's Army (VPA) presented nearly 25 tonnes of relief to Turkey on Tuesday to help with the settlement of earthquake aftermath. The aid, including packed rations, rice, milk, medical supplies, and other essentials, was handed over at the Hatay stadium in Antakya, the capital of Hatay Province. Speaking at the presentation, Major General Pham Van Ty, Deputy Chief of the Standing Office of the National Committee for Incident and Natural Disaster Response, Search and Rescue and Deputy Director of the Rescue Department at the VPA's General Staff, and head of the team, said the relief demonstrates the sympathies from the Vietnamese people and Ministry of National Defense to the Turkish people over the huge human and property losses they are suffering from. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/vpa-team-presents-earthquake-relief-to-turkey-4573668.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2023-02-22

Six people in a northern mountainous area of northern Vietnam were poisoned after eating wild mushrooms, with one dead. Luong Thuy Hoa, deputy director of Mai Chau District Hospital in Hoa Binh Province, said that 15 hours after eating wild mushrooms, four people were taken to the hospital on Feb. 17 as they suffered abdominal pain, nausea, and diarrhea. Three hours later, two others were admitted to the hospital with the same symptoms. All six of them shared the same meal, which included mushrooms, chicken, bamboo shoots, pork innards, and eels. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/one-dies-five-ill-after-eating-wild-mushrooms-4573653.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2023-02-22

Workers line up in front of a social security office in HCMC to withdraw their social insurance at the end of 2022. Photo by VnExpress/Thanh Tung Around 2.79 million workers in Vietnam have not had at least a month's worth of their social insurance paid for by their companies, according to statistics from the Vietnam Social Security. The number of people who have yet to have their social insurance paid in full by their companies amounts to around 17.4% of all workers eligible for social insurance schemes. Hanoi's companies have yet to pay VND3.66 trillion (US$154 million) worth of social insurance for workers, followed by HCMC at VND3.4 trillion, Hai Phong VND591 billion, Ca Mau VND86 billion and Dak Nong VND44 billion. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/social-insurance-payments-owed-for-2-7-million-vietnamese-workers-4573361.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2023-02-22

This photo taken on December 1, 2022 shows workers building a trail in the Masungi Georeserve in Baras. In Manila, where more than 13 million people live, low-lying areas are often inundated when storms lash the Sierra Madre mountain range, which lies east of the city and acts as a natural barrier to severe weather. AFP / Jam Sta. Rosa MANILA, Philippines — From her house in a Manila suburb, Rowena Jimenez can't see the bare mountains around the built-up city. But she feels the impact of deforestation every time her living room floods. Slash-and-burn farming, illegal logging, open-pit mining and development fueled by population growth have stripped the once-densely forested Philippines of much of its trees. In Manila, where more than 13 million people live, low-lying areas are often inundated when storms lash the Sierra Madre mountain range, which lies east of the city and acts as a barrier to severe weather. Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/climate-and-environment/2023/02/22/2246798/wetter-storms-deforestation-manila-faces-worsening-floods -- © Copyright Philstar 2023-02-22

Dumagat-Remontados opposed to Kaliwa Dam continue their march despite rainy conditions in Famy, Laguna. Stop Kaliwa Dam Network ANTIPOLO, Philippines — For Dumagat-Remontados who oppose the P12.2-billion Kaliwa Dam, the impacts of the destruction that will be caused by the project on their lives and on their home—the mighty Sierra Madre—are irreparable and cannot be compensated. Community leader Conchita Calzado said their lives and heritage are priceless. “No amount of money will compensate for the destruction of our forests and sacred grounds. We are opposing Kaliwa Dam because our culture is priceless,” Calzado said on Wednesday while resting on a sidewalk in Antipolo town. Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/climate-and-environment/2023/02/22/2246842/our-lives-culture-are-priceless-say-marchers-vs-kaliwa-dam -- © Copyright Philstar 2023-02-22

A man collects water spinach along the shore of Manila Bay in Baseco, one of the biggest slums in Manila on Aug. 15, 2022. AFP/Jam Sta Rosa MANILA, Philippines — An organization of scientists on Wednesday warned that not only coastal ecosystems but also the country’s fisheries production will be put at risk if dredging and seabed quarrying in Manila Bay continue. In a statement, the Advocates of Science and Technology for the People (AGHAM) expressed grave concern over ongoing dredging, seabed quarrying, and reclamation activities in Cavite, particularly in the towns of Ternate, Naic and Rosario. “Dredging activities in Cavite are closely related to ongoing reclamation projects in Manila Bay as filling materials dumped into our coasts are obtained from San Nicholas Shoal in Cavite, which had already affected the coastal ecosystems and the livelihood of the fisherfolk,” said Jerwin Baure, resident marine scientist of AGHAM. Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/climate-and-environment/2023/02/22/2246858/dredging-seabed-quarrying-manila-bay-seen-threaten-fisheries-production -- © Copyright Philstar 2023-02-22

This Feb. 19, 2023 photo shows the crime scene where a tourist from New Zealand was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Makati City. Facebook / NCRPO PIO MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Tourism on Wednesday condemned “in the strongest possible terms” the criminal act on a tourist from New Zealand who was shot dead in Makati City. The New Zealander victim, identified as Nicholas Peter Stacey, 34, was fired at by two motorcycle-riding individuals along Filmore Street, Barangay Palanan, Makati City at around 12:25 a.m. last February 19 which led to his untimely death. The girlfriend of the victim, Pamela Gaye Villanoza, witnessed the shooting incident. In a report from the National Capital Region Police Office, she said that they were walking along the Makati street when a black/gray-colored motorcycle with plate number 001111 stopped beside them. Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2023/02/22/2246857/criminal-act-vs-new-zealander-tourist-shot-dead-makati-not-reflective-pinoys-dot -- © Copyright Philstar 2023-02-22

Catholic faithful pray inside a chapel after receiving ash on the observance of Ash Wednesday at a church ground in Paranaque City suburban Manila on Feb. 22, 2023. AFP / Ted Aljibe MANILA, Philippines — The number of Filipinos who identified as Roman Catholic in the latest census rose by around five million to over 85 million people, representing 78.8% of the over 108 million people who were counted in 2020. While more Filipinos reported themselves to be adherents of Roman Catholicism, they accounted for less of the population compared to the 2015 census when they represented 79.5% of the over 100 million people then. The 2020 census differed from 2015 as the latter included Catholic Charismatics in counting Roman Catholics, while the former excluded them. Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2023/02/22/2246855/philippines-still-overwhelmingly-catholic -- © Copyright Philstar 2023-02-22

Phuket police reminded to wear body cameras at all checkpoints PHOTO: www.phuket-motorbike-rental.com Police officers in Phuket have been reminded that they must wear body cameras at all checkpoints on the island. The reminder follows the recent decision announced by the Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Police, Damrongsak Kittipraphat, that officers are required to wear ‘bodycams’ at all police checkpoints across the country. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287304-phuket-police-reminded-to-wear-body-cameras-at-all-checkpoints/

PHOTO: www.phuket-motorbike-rental.com Police officers in Phuket have been reminded that they must wear body cameras at all checkpoints on the island. The reminder follows the recent decision announced by the Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Police, Damrongsak Kittipraphat, that officers are required to wear ‘bodycams’ at all police checkpoints across the country. The move is designed to foster confidence and trust by providing a verifiable record of interactions between police officers and the public. The cameras will also serve as a tool for investigating complaints of police misconduct and improving police accountability. Officers have also been told that in the event of not having bodycams, they must not set up a checkpoint. In addition to bodycams, additional requirements for checkpoints have also been confirmed, including the need to have a team leader present. There must also be 3 alcohol testing kits and personal protection equipment must be made available for both police officers and suspects. A sign announcing that there is a checkpoint ahead must also be posted 150 metres before the checkpoint. The decision to mandate body cameras at police checkpoints comes in response to growing public scrutiny of police behaviour and conduct in Thailand. In recent years, there have been a number of high-profile cases of police brutality and corruption, leading to calls for increased police accountability and transparency. In addition, the case of a Taiwanese actress who claimed she and her friends were forced to pay a bribe after police found her carrying a vaping device, hit the headlines both here and internationally. Source: https://phuket-go.com/phuket-news/phuket-news/phuket-police-reminded-to-wear-body-cameras-at-all-checkpoints/ -- © Copyright Phuket GO 2023-02-22 - 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. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information.

Another extensive search launched for missing baby in Nakhon Pathom Police mounted yet another land and river search yesterday (Tuesday) for the 8-month-old baby who went missing from home in the Bang Len district of Nakhon Pathom on February 5th. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287303-another-extensive-search-launched-for-missing-baby-in-nakhon-pathom/

Police mounted yet another land and river search yesterday (Tuesday) for the 8-month-old baby who went missing from home in the Bang Len district of Nakhon Pathom on February 5th. Two sniffer dogs, named “Raptor” and “Contra”, from the Police Dog Subdivision, joined the land search yesterday, as police and volunteers in boats searched the Tha Chin River for the baby’s clothes, which might have been dumped there by any kidnappers. Pol Cpt Suvit Ardul, deputy inspector of the Police Dog Subdivision, said that the search focused on a deserted cottage in a rice field, a house, a fish pond and the spot where baby diapers were found. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/another-extensive-search-launched-for-missing-baby-in-nakhon-pathom/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-02-22 - 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. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information.

Court Bans Former Deputy Education Minister from Politics in Land Encroachment Case BANGKOK, Feb 22 (TNA) – The Supreme Court on Wednesday handed down a ruling to ban former deputy education minister Kanokwan Vilawan from politics for good after she was found guilty of committing a serious ethical misconduct in a land encroachment case. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287302-court-bans-former-deputy-education-minister-from-politics-in-land-encroachment-case/

BANGKOK, Feb 22 (TNA) – The Supreme Court on Wednesday handed down a ruling to ban former deputy education minister Kanokwan Vilawan from politics for good after she was found guilty of committing a serious ethical misconduct in a land encroachment case. According to the court’s order, her voting right has been suspended for 10 years and she has been dismissed from his miniterial post since Aug 26, 2022 when the court suspended her from duty pending the verdict. The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) accused her of illegally occupying a plot of land in the Khao Yai National Park in Prachinburi province and lodged a petition to the court to rule on the case. Full Story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-1120454 -- © Copyright Thai News Agency 2023-02-22 - 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. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information.

Cabinet Approves Delay on Imposing Euro 5 Emission Standard on New Vehicles BANGKOK, Feb 22 (TNA) – The cabinet approved the delay in imposing Euro 5 emission standard on newly manufactured vehicles, said deputy government spokesperson Ratchada Thanadirek. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287301-cabinet-approves-delay-on-imposing-euro-5-emission-standard-on-new-vehicles/

Thai Embassy in Ankara Preparing 2nd Evacuation Flight For Thais BANGKOK (NNT) - After 36 Thais were brought back to Thailand from Turkey last week, the Thai embassy in Ankara has announced a second evacuation flight for Thais in Turkey. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1287300-thai-embassy-in-ankara-preparing-2nd-evacuation-flight-for-thais/