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The Election Commission is under increasing pressure to review how it is redrawing the electoral boundaries for the next general elections which currently takes into account people without Thai citizenship in calculating representation for each of the constituencies. The commission insisted that this is not the first time it includes non-Thais in their calculation. However, opposition MPs and academics argue that such practice could lead to the elections being declared null and void. There has been suggestion that either the Election Commission or the Interior Ministry seek a ruling on the controversy from the Constitutional Court. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/dispute-over-electoral-boundary-redrawing-erupts/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-02-09 - 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 team to fly to Turkey to help in rescue and relief operations The first team of 42 Thai rescue workers, from the Department of Public Disaster Prevention and Mitigation, will leave Bangkok for Turkey tonight (Thursday) to help in rescue and relief operations, following the devastating earthquake, according to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1286002-thai-team-to-fly-to-turkey-to-help-in-rescue-and-relief-operations/

The first team of 42 Thai rescue workers, from the Department of Public Disaster Prevention and Mitigation, will leave Bangkok for Turkey tonight (Thursday) to help in rescue and relief operations, following the devastating earthquake, according to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha. The Thai Government has also donated five million baht in relief aid to Turkey through the Turkish ambassador in Thailand, while Prime Minister Prayut has expressed condolences to the Turkish Government and people over the tragedy. The team of rescuers will be taking rescue equipment, relief materials and medical supplies. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thai-team-to-fly-to-turkey-to-help-in-rescue-and-relief-operations/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-02-09 - 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.

Malaysian PM Anwar arrives for talks with Prayut Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and his wife Wan Azizah Wan Ismail are welcomed by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai upon their arrival. (Picture from Anwar’s Facebook) Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim arrived in Bangkok this morning (Thursday) for a two-day visit, during which he will discuss with Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha ways to strengthen Thai-Malaysian cooperation, including Malaysia’s role in facilitating the peace dialogue in southern Thailand. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1286001-malaysian-pm-anwar-arrives-for-talks-with-prayut/

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and his wife Wan Azizah Wan Ismail are welcomed by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai upon their arrival. (Picture from Anwar’s Facebook) Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim arrived in Bangkok this morning (Thursday) for a two-day visit, during which he will discuss with Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha ways to strengthen Thai-Malaysian cooperation, including Malaysia’s role in facilitating the peace dialogue in southern Thailand. Anwar, who is making his first visit to Bangkok since becoming prime minister in November, is scheduled to meet with Prime Minister Prayut at the Government House this evening. The Malaysian Foreign Ministry said in a statement yesterday that Anwar’s meeting with Prayut will provide an opportunity for the two leaders to discuss the way forward in strengthening multifaceted cooperation, focusing on economic cooperation, border area development and key connectivity projects across the border. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/malaysian-pm-anwar-arrives-for-talks-with-prayut/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-02-09 - 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 woman dies in earthquake in Turkey One Thai woman has died in the devastating earthquake in Turkey, the Thai Foreign Ministry announced Wednesday. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285922-thai-woman-dies-in-earthquake-in-turkey/

One Thai woman has died in the devastating earthquake in Turkey, the Thai Foreign Ministry announced Wednesday. The ministry said it has received a report from its embassy in Turkey that the body of a Thai woman was found under collapsed buildings in the town of Iskenderun. The ministry expressed condolences to family of the victim, as it said that the Thai Embassy is coordinating with Turkish officials over arrangements for the repatriation of the victim’s body. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thai-woman-dies-in-earthquake-in-turkey/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-02-08 - 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 land transport officials will collect traffic fines on behalf of the police The Land Transport Department (LTD) signed an agreement with the Royal Thai Police today (Wednesday), under which LTD officials will collect traffic ticket fines on behalf of the police when motorists and motorcyclists show up for annual car tax renewals. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285921-thai-land-transport-officials-will-collect-traffic-fines-on-behalf-of-the-police/

The Land Transport Department (LTD) signed an agreement with the Royal Thai Police today (Wednesday), under which LTD officials will collect traffic ticket fines on behalf of the police when motorists and motorcyclists show up for annual car tax renewals. Under this landmark agreement, the two state agencies will link their electronic information systems, particularly the information about traffic violations and traffic tickets issued by the police to traffic law offenders caught by surveillance cameras or by traffic police officers. Police have been trying for many years to get the LTD to help in the collection of traffic ticket fines, as many of people have refused to pay and the police are powerless to deal with the problem. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thai-land-transport-officials-will-collect-traffic-fines-on-behalf-of-the-police/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-02-08 - 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.

Nguyen Thi Thanh, a Vietnamese woman who filed damages suit against the South Korean government for a mass killing in Quang Nam in 1968 during the Vietnam War. Photo by VnExpress/Nguyen Dong A Seoul court on Tuesday ruled that the South Korean government must compensate ₩30 million (US$23,800) to a Vietnamese woman whose family was murdered by South Korean marines during the Vietnam War. Nguyen Thi Thanh, who said that she was a survivor of the mass killing of about 70 people in Phong Nhat - Phong Nhi Village in the central province of Quang Nam in 1968 by South Korean marines, filed a damages suit against the South Korean government in 2020, seeking ₩30 million as compensation. Thanh said she lost her family members and received gunshot injuries during the incident, the Yonhap News Agency reported. The Seoul Central District Court on Tuesday ruled in favor of Thanh, ordering the state to compensate her the aforementioned amount of money, plus interests. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/south-korean-court-orders-state-to-compensate-vietnamese-woman-for-vietnam-war-massacre-4567904.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2023-02-08

A police officer holds onto a car hood as the driver decided to escape an alcohol test in the northern province of Vinh Phuc, February 5, 2023. Photo by Vinh Phuc traffic police A man in northern Vinh Phuc Province has been arrested after ramming his car into a police officer and driving for another two km before hitting a motorbike. Cao Van Ly, 65, was arrested to be investigated for resisting law enforcement, police of Vinh Phuc's Vinh Tuong District said Tuesday. On Sunday last week, a police team of five was patrolling in Hoang Xa Village at around 2:20 p.m. when they signaled for Ly to stop his car for an alcohol check. Upon getting closer to the team, Ly made a U-turn with his car and attempted to drive in the direction of Tuan Chinh Village, local media reported. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/man-sends-police-officer-motorbike-rider-to-hospital-in-escape-attempt-4567914.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2023-02-08

A sidewalk is used as a parking lot outside the University Medical Center on Ly Thuong Kiet Street in HCMC's District 5 in 2022. Photo by VnExpress/Gia Minh The Ho Chi Minh City Transport Department plans to let private investors use sidewalks as parking lots, do business and run advertisements after sparing enough space for pedestrians. In a recent proposal, the department listed businesses applicable for using sidewalk spaces for a fee, including services, selling goods, parking lots, organizing cultural events, and transport hubs for storing materials used in construction work and domestic waste. The department has yet to propose the specific fee for each use. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/hcmc-mulls-renting-out-sidewalk-4568183.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2023-02-08

Heavy fog over a street in Hanoi, February 3, 2023. Photo by VnExpress/Gia Chinh While Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) continues to enjoy a streak of good air quality, Hanoi's air quality has been ranked as "poor" with high PM2.5 level on Wednesday. U.S. weather forecast service AccuWeather recorded the air quality index (AQI) in Hanoi on Wednesday morning at 63, ranking it "poor." The service recorded a PM2.5 level of 32 µg/m3 in Hanoi on Wednesday. Hanoi’s AQI is forecast to be between 65 and 86 until Saturday. A higher index means worse air pollution. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/hanoi-s-air-quality-suffers-while-hcmc-s-remains-good-wednesday-4568177.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2023-02-08

Students take shelter during a nationwide earthquake drill, at the Rafael Palma elementary school in Manila on September 8, 2022. AFP / Ted Aljibe MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology reminded the public to participate in earthquake drills and check if their homes or workplaces are properly constructed following a devastating earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria. The Philippines is regularly rocked by quakes due to its location on the Pacific "Ring of Fire" — an arc of intense seismic activity. “Everyone must prepare and must be involved. That is not only the business of PHIVOLCS. It’s everyone’s duty to prepare,” PHIVOLCS officer-in-charge Teresito Bacolcol said in an interview with TeleRadyo on Tuesday evening. Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2023/02/08/2243481/phivolcs-urges-filipinos-join-quake-drills-assess-houses -- © Copyright Philstar 2023-02-08

A staff member for an OFW deployment center talks on the phone in this undated file photo. The STAR / Edd Gumban, file MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines will be halting the deployment to Kuwait of newly-hired domestic workers "until more safeguards are in place for their protection and welfare." This comes after much pressure from lawmakers to implement a deployment ban following the death of overseas Filipino worker Jullebee Ranara and reports of another Filipino domestic worker being abused by their employer just a couple of weeks into 2023. In the meantime, Migrant Workers Secretary Susan “Toots” Ople said Filipinos looking to work abroad can consider other countries. Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2023/02/08/2243504/dmw-halts-deployment-newly-hired-domestic-workers-kuwait -- © Copyright Philstar 2023-02-08

Suspended Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) chief Gerald Bantag attends the preliminary investigation for the murder case of broadcaster Percy Lapid at the Department of Justice on December 5, 2022. STAR / KJ Rosales MANILA, Philippines — Four months since the brazen killing of radio broadcaster Percy Lapid, state prosecutors wrapped up their preliminary investigation into the murder complaints filed against suspended Corrections chief Gerald Bantag — tagged as brains behind the slay — as he filed his counter-affidavit where he denied allegations against him. Senior Assistant State Prosecutor Charlie Guhit told reporters on Wednesday that the case is now submitted for resolution. “Respondent Bantag submitted his counter-affidavit ex abundanti ad cautelam (out of an abundance of caution) while other respondents [Persons Deprived of Liberty] submitted the cases for resolution without their respective counter-affidavits,” he said in a statement. Simply put, Bantag submitted his counter-affidavit with “caution.” Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2023/02/08/2243505/doj-wraps-preliminary-probe-percy-lapid-murder-raps-vs-bantag -- © Copyright Philstar 2023-02-08

This July 22, 2019 photo shows Rep. Eddie Villanueva and Sen. Joel Villanueva. Joel Villanueva Facebook page MANILA, Philippines — The father-and-son duo of preacher Rep. Eddie Villanueva (CIBAC party-list) and Senate Majority Joel Villanueva on Wednesday deployed parallel parliamentary tactics to delay proposals that seek to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (SOGIE). With the backing of 18 senators who were convinced through a barrage of letters from evangelical groups that they were not given enough time to air their views on the measure, Villanueva moved to have the SOGIE bill sent to the powerful rules committee, which he chairs. This would mean that the measure, which was supposed to be sent to the Senate floor, would go back to the committee level. The rules committee controls where proposals are referred and sets the agenda for Senate session. Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2023/02/08/2243520/villanuevas-congress-move-delay-sogie-equality-bill -- © Copyright Philstar 2023-02-08

Three Youngsters on Motorbike Injured After Colliding with Sedan in Pattaya PHOTO: TMN Cable TV Pattaya Three teenagers were injured after crashing their motorbike into a sedan on Tuesday, February 7th. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285904-three-youngsters-on-motorbike-injured-after-colliding-with-sedan-in-pattaya/

PHOTO: TMN Cable TV Pattaya Three teenagers were injured after crashing their motorbike into a sedan on Tuesday, February 7th. The incident happened last night at the entrance of Soi Chaloem Phrakiat 13 in Pattaya’s Nongprue sub-district of Banglamung district. Pattaya Police and Sawang Boriboon rescue workers rushed to the scene to aid three injured teenagers, Mr. Anuwat, 17, Mr. Jennarong, 15, and Mr. Baramee, 17. The three sustained non-life-threatening injuries after crashing their red Honda Wave motorbike into a white Mazda 2 sedan. They were transported in an ambulance to Pattaya Hospital, without giving any statement. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2023/02/08/three-youngsters-on-motorbike-injured-after-colliding-with-sedan-in-pattaya/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2023-02-08 - 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.

Wild Boar On the Loose in Pattaya Draws Major Social Media Attention A large wild boar was spotted roaming around Pattaya around 7:30 PM yesterday, February 7th. Sawang Boriboon rescue workers said they were at their wits’ end after discovering that not even five tranquilizer darts could knock out the wild beast. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285903-wild-boar-on-the-loose-in-pattaya-draws-major-social-media-attention/

A large wild boar was spotted roaming around Pattaya around 7:30 PM yesterday, February 7th. Sawang Boriboon rescue workers said they were at their wits’ end after discovering that not even five tranquilizer darts could knock out the wild beast. The dark boar, believed to be a male weighing about 200-300 kg, was walking out and about around Big C Extra in Central Pattaya. Sawang Boriboon rescue workers were called to the scene to remove the boar after it broke some plants of local residents. However, the boar proved to be a tough cookie as it refused to be knocked out by the five tranquilizer darts fired at it. With a shake of its head and a snort, the boar made its daring escape, leaving the rescuers to scratch their heads. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2023/02/08/wild-boar-on-the-loose-in-pattaya-draws-major-social-media-attention/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2023-02-08 - 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.

33 Myanmar workers arrested at a warehouse in Songkhla province Thai immigration police arrested 33 Myanmar illegal migrant workers at a deserted warehouse in Bang Klam district of the southern province of Songkhla today (Wednesday). Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285902-33-myanmar-workers-arrested-at-a-warehouse-in-songkhla-province/

Thai immigration police arrested 33 Myanmar illegal migrant workers at a deserted warehouse in Bang Klam district of the southern province of Songkhla today (Wednesday). Police also arrested three Thai and Malaysian men, believed to be human trafficking agents, at the warehouse in Village 12 of Tha Chang sub-district, which is apparently used to shelter the illegal workers before they are smuggled across the border into Malaysia. Police said that the remote warehouse was converted into lodgings, divided into separate rooms for men and women, to shelter and feed the illegal workers while they are waiting to be moved on. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/33-myanmar-workers-arrested-at-a-warehouse-in-songkhla-province/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-02-08 - 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 patrolman killed by a motorcyclist in Nakhon Ratchasima A police patrolman was shot dead as he was chasing a suspicious motorcyclist in Pak Chong district of Thailand’s north-eastern province of Nakhon Ratchasima on Tuesday night. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285901-police-patrolman-killed-by-a-motorcyclist-in-nakhon-ratchasima/

Police patrolman killed by a motorcyclist in Nakhon Ratchasima A police patrolman was shot dead as he was chasing a suspicious motorcyclist in Pak Chong district of Thailand’s north-eastern province of Nakhon Ratchasima on Tuesday night. The victim was identified as Pol Lance Corporal Atthaphol, attached to Pak Chong district police station. He was shot once with a shotgun pistol. The investigative commander of Region 3 Provincial Police Bureau, Pol Maj-Gen Chusak Chantharojkit, said that Atthaphol was usually accompanied by a partner on routine patrol missions adding, however, that his partner was engaged in other activities and he went on patrol alone. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/police-patrolman-killed-by-a-motorcyclist-in-nakhon-ratchasima/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-02-08 - 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.