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The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) busted three storage centers located in Bangkok and Samut Prakan and confiscated 14 million baht worth of fake toothpaste, cosmetics, and brand-name bags last week. The operation came after a famous Thai toothpaste manufacturing company filed a complaint with FDA that their products have been counterfeited and are being sold widely in markets and online, Pol. Maj. Gen. Anan Nanasombat, commander of the Consumer Protection Police Division (CCPD), told a press conference on Monday, February 13th. The FDA and CIB then swooped in first at two houses in the Nong Bon sub-district and another on Soi On Nut 70/1. Both premises are in Bangkok’s Prawet district, according to Maj. Gen. Anan. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2023/02/14/thai-police-impound-14-million-baht-worth-of-fake-toothpaste-one-chinese-suspect-arrested/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2023-02-14 - 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.

Dusit District Registers Same-Sex Marriage on Valentine’s Day BANGKOK, Feb 14 (TNA) – Bangkok’s Dusit District office arranges marriage registration for couples of all genders including LGBTQ+ couples on the Valentine’s Day. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1286495-dusit-district-registers-same-sex-marriage-on-valentine’s-day/

BANGKOK, Feb 14 (TNA) – Bangkok’s Dusit District office arranges marriage registration for couples of all genders including LGBTQ+ couples on the Valentine’s Day. However, the marriage certificates of same-sex couple, issued by the district will not be legally binding. It is the first time the district opens marriage registration service outside its office. Full Story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-1114889 -- © Copyright Thai News Agency 2023-02-14 - 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.

Rama 9 Project Halted After Building Collapse BANGKOK (NNT) - The Huai Khwang district office has ordered the suspension of a housing project in the Rama 9 area for the next 30 days, following a building collapse on Monday (13 Feb). Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1286494-rama-9-project-halted-after-building-collapse/

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Huai Khwang district office has ordered the suspension of a housing project in the Rama 9 area for the next 30 days, following a building collapse on Monday (13 Feb). The incident resulted in injuries to five workers and has prompted the district office to take legal action against the project engineer for alleged negligence. According to Paitoon Ngammuk, Director of the Huai Khwang District Office, there were only a few foremen and a group of workers at the building site when the incident occurred. An investigation into the cause of the collapse has since been launched by the district office, the Council of Engineers Thailand and the Engineering Institute of Thailand Associate Professor Siriwat Chaichana, Vice President of the Engineering Institute of Thailand, said the collapse of the building may have been caused by the scaffolding on the fourth floor, which was unable to support the weight of the cement. Associate Professor Siriwat also suggested that the workers’ exhaustion after a long day of labor may have contributed to the uneven paving of the cement floor, which ultimately led to the collapse. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG230214120106899 -- © Copyright NNT 2023-02-14 - 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.

Factory Oil Fire Prompts Evacuation in Chon Buri CHON BURI (NNT) - A factory fire in Si Racha district of Chon Buri province led to the evacuation of around 300 students from a local school on Monday afternoon (13 Feb). Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1286493-factory-oil-fire-prompts-evacuation-in-chon-buri/

CHON BURI (NNT) - A factory fire in Si Racha district of Chon Buri province led to the evacuation of around 300 students from a local school on Monday afternoon (13 Feb). According to witnesses, the fire started in two wells containing used oil, creating a thick column of black smoke. Firefighters from the municipal office arrived at the scene and used water and chemical foam to control the blaze. A group of teachers quickly ordered students to evacuate to a safe location in order to avoid any risk of injury. The firefighters took two hours to bring the fire under control. Local authorities have since launched an investigation to determine the cause of the fire. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG230214111825853 -- © Copyright NNT 2023-02-14 - 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.

Poor air conditions in northern and north-eastern Thailand on Tuesday PM2.5 dust in the atmosphere in most areas of the north and north-east today (Tuesday) has exceeded the national safety level, according to the Centre for Air Pollution Mitigation. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1286492-poor-air-conditions-in-northern-and-north-eastern-thailand-on-tuesday/

PM2.5 dust in the atmosphere in most areas of the north and north-east today (Tuesday) has exceeded the national safety level, according to the Centre for Air Pollution Mitigation. The centre has advised people living in those areas to reduce their outdoor activities and to wear face masks if necessary. Provinces in the north and north-east with excessive levels of PM2.5 today are Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai, Nan, Mae Hong Son, Phayao, Lamphun, Lampang, Phrae, Uttaradit, Sukhothai, Tak, Phitsanuloke, Kamphaeng Phet, Nong Khai, Loei, Udon Thani, Nakhon Phanom, Nong Bua Lamphu, Sakhon Nakhon, Mukdahan, Khon Kaen, Chaiyaphum and Ubon Ratchathani. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/poor-air-conditions-in-northern-and-north-eastern-thailand-on-tuesday/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-02-14 - 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.

Finance Minister Optimistic About Thai Economic Growth BANGKOK (NNT) - Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith has said he believes Thailand’s economy can grow at a faster rate than forecast for 2023 amid the revival of the nation’s tourism industry, which has been aided by the easing of pandemic-related travel restrictions. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1286491-finance-minister-optimistic-about-thai-economic-growth/

BANGKOK (NNT) - Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith has said he believes Thailand’s economy can grow at a faster rate than forecast for 2023 amid the revival of the nation’s tourism industry, which has been aided by the easing of pandemic-related travel restrictions. Minister Arkhom said during a recent interview that the monetary tightening measures implemented by the Bank of Thailand (BOT) have been "reasonable" and aligned with the needs of the domestic economy. The finance minister added that the BOT has not been following the U.S. Federal Reserve’s aggressive pace of tightening, as the economy has been recovering at a slower pace than other Southeast Asian countries. He further stressed the need to ensure full economic recovery, noting that raising rates too quickly could have an adverse impact. The BOT has raised the key rate by 100 basis points since August 2022, bringing it to 1.50%. However, the tightening cycle has been less aggressive than many regional counterparts. The central bank’s approach has been based on the country’s economic recovery, which has been slower due to the delayed rebound of the tourism sector. Thailand’s economy was hit hard by the pandemic, which led to a significant decline in tourism and exports. However, strong economic fundamentals, including a stable financial system and a skilled workforce, have provided a foundation for its recovery. With expected growth in the tourism sector and the reasonable approach of the BOT, Thailand’s economy is expected to continue its recovery in 2023, despite the ongoing uncertainty caused by the pandemic. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG230214114621888 -- © Copyright NNT 2023-02-14 - 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 National Missing After Quake in Turkey BANGKOK (NNT) - The Thai embassy in Ankara has reported that a Thai woman has gone missing since last week’s quake and officials are now searching for her. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1286490-thai-national-missing-after-quake-in-turkey/

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Thai embassy in Ankara has reported that a Thai woman has gone missing since last week’s quake and officials are now searching for her. Those with information pertaining to the whereabouts of the missing woman, Vilairat Channual, are urged to inform officials by calling the hotline 0533 - 641- 5698 or dropping a message on the embassy’s Facebook page. The embassy earlier dispatched authorities to deliver survival kits and evacuate those wishing to return to Thailand. It is also accelerating the process of transporting home the body of a Thai female quake victim, which is currently being kept in Adana. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG230214113030866 -- © Copyright NNT 2023-02-14 - 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.

Charter Court to rule on non-Thai inclusion in calculation for constituency MPs The Election Commission (EC) decided today (Tuesday) to ask the Constitutional Court to rule whether non-Thais can be included in the population for the calculation of the number of constituency MPs for each respective province. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1286488-charter-court-to-rule-on-non-thai-inclusion-in-calculation-for-constituency-mps/

The Election Commission (EC) decided today (Tuesday) to ask the Constitutional Court to rule whether non-Thais can be included in the population for the calculation of the number of constituency MPs for each respective province. There will be a total of 400 constituency MPs and 100 party-list MPs in the House following the forthcoming general election. Earlier, the EC included non-Thais in the population, but the decision has raised widespread criticism, with several political parties and political academics voicing their disagreement, on the grounds that non-Thais are not eligible to vote and, therefore, they should be excluded from the calculation. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/charter-court-to-rule-on-non-thai-inclusion-in-calculation-for-constituency-mps/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-02-14 - 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.

Politicians urged to commit to fighting graft Director-General of the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation, Rutchada Suriyakul Na Ayutya, was arrested on corruption charges in December as a result of whistle-blowing Thailand’s leading graft-fighters have appealed to politicians and political parties contesting the next general election to demonstrate a clear commitment to dealing with corruption, which they said has become more visible and widespread. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1286487-politicians-urged-to-commit-to-fighting-graft/

Director-General of the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation, Rutchada Suriyakul Na Ayutya, was arrested on corruption charges in December as a result of whistle-blowing Thailand’s leading graft-fighters have appealed to politicians and political parties contesting the next general election to demonstrate a clear commitment to dealing with corruption, which they said has become more visible and widespread. They also urged members of the public to be more mindful of what they described as a scourge “that is eating away at society”. “Politicians have the primary responsibility in taking the lead in the fight against corruption,” said Niwatchai Kasemmongkol, secretary general of the National Anti-Corruption Commission. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/politicians-urged-to-commit-to-fighting-graft/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-02-14 - 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.

Industry Ministry seeks help to curb illegal sugarcane burning Thailand’s Ministry of Industry is seeking cooperation from the Ministry of Interior and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment to curb the illegal burning of sugarcane in 15 provinces, which is contributing to the increasing air pollution. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1286143-industry-ministry-seeks-help-to-curb-illegal-sugarcane-burning/

Thailand’s Ministry of Industry is seeking cooperation from the Ministry of Interior and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment to curb the illegal burning of sugarcane in 15 provinces, which is contributing to the increasing air pollution. According to the Industry Ministry, 29.81% of 15 million tonnes of the sugarcane crop were burned between December 1st and January 31st, which is equivalent to burning of 240,000 hectares of forest. Panuwat Triyangkulsri, deputy permanent secretary of industry, said that the burning of sugarcane is the major generator of PM2.5 dust in the atmosphere in Bangkok and several other provinces. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/industry-ministry-seeks-help-to-curb-illegal-sugarcane-burning/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-02-10 - 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.

Vietnamese soldiers prepare their gears before departing for Turkey to help with rescue efforts following devastating earthquakes, February 9, 2023. Photo by VnExpress/Pham Chieu 24 Vietnamese rescuers and medical workers flew to Turkey on Thursday to help search for victims of devastating earthquakes that killed more than 17,000 in Turkey-Syria. The soldiers and medical workers of the Ministry of Public Security were dispatched from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, and all were veteran rescuers with over 10 years of experience. To An Xo, spokesman for the ministry, said it was the first time that the ministry sent rescuers to do international missions in an area so far away from Vietnam. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/vietnam-sends-24-rescuers-medical-workers-to-turkey-for-earthquake-relief-4568793.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2023-02-10

A still image from a video posted on social media shows a woman put on fire in Quang Nam Province, on January 26, 2023. Police have detained a 23-year-old woman and her mother-in-law for alleged attempted murder after they set fire to another woman over a perceived romantic tryst. On January 26, social media users shared a video of the incident, which took place in broad daylight on a street in Duy Xuyen District, Quang Nam Province. In the video, two people attack a woman in a residential area before one of them pours gasoline over her and sets her on fire. The victim is seen burning for about 20 seconds before witnesses put out the flames. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/vietnam-woman-faces-murder-charge-for-trying-to-burn-husband-s-lover-to-death-4568730.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2023-02-10

An officer performs procedures for citizens' ID card creation in Dong Nai Province in southern Vietnam, September 2022. Photo by VnExpress/Quynh Tran A draft decree on personal data protection says that one’s personal data may be collected, decrypted, and publicized without consent in certain circumstances. The draft, sent from the government to the National Assembly’s Standing Committee for approval, states that there are five particular situations in which one’s personal data may be collected without consent. First, data may be collected in order to protect people’s lives and health in emergency situations. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/draft-decree-allows-personal-data-collection-without-consent-in-certain-cases-4568784.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2023-02-10

Bui Van Long at a trial in Hanoi for rape on February 9, 2023. Photo by VnExpress/Danh Lam A man who raped his employer's daughter on multiple occasions has been sentenced to nine years in prison by a Hanoi court. Following a trial on Thursday, Bui Van Long, 23, got eight years for "raping a person under 16" and one year for "having sex with a person aged between 13 and 16." Prosecutors said Long started working at a roasted duck restaurant in Dong Da District in 2019, and stayed with the owner’s family. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/man-jailed-for-repeatedly-raping-employer-s-teenage-daughter-4568953.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2023-02-10

The Saigon Bridge on the right of HCMC's metro line project. Photo by VnExpress/Ngoc Thanh The southern metropolis Ho Chi Minh City enjoyed a low level of PM2.5 on Friday, while the capital Hanoi suffered from PM2.5 levels 7 times than those of WHO standards. U.S. weather forecast service AccuWeather recorded the air quality index (AQI) in Hanoi on Friday at 65, ranking it "poor." The service recorded a PM2.5 level of 33 µg/m3 in Hanoi on Friday. Hanoi’s AQI is forecast to be between 65 and 85 until next Monday. A higher index means worse air pollution. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/hcmc-enjoys-good-air-quality-hanoi-s-unhealthy-for-sensitive-groups-4569182.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2023-02-10

This photo release on February 10 shows the Philippine contingent holding a briefing before departing to Adiyaman. Office of Civil Defense release c / o Maj Erwen Diploma, contigent ground commander MANILA, Philippines —The Philippines’ inter-agency contingent to Türkiye is set to start their mission of helping in the search and rescue operations and in providing relief assistance to survivors of the powerful earthquake that hit the country, the Office of Civil Defense said Friday. The 82-member team is composed of personnel from the Philippine Air Force, Philippine Army, Metro Manila Development Authority, Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority, Department of Health and OCD. They arrived on Thursday. Members of the disaster response team are expected to begin their mission, once settled, upon arrival in Adiyaman in southeastern Türkiye. Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2023/02/10/2243990/philippine-response-team-starts-rescue-relief-ops-quake-hit-trkiye -- © Copyright Philstar 2023-02-10