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BANGKOK (NNT) - Bangkok’s newest art space and creative landmark, the "Metro Art" project, officially opened on Dec 26 at the MRT Phahon Yothin subway station. The over 30 million Baht project was developed by Bangkok Expressway and Metro Public Company Limited (BEM) and Bangkok Metro Networks Limited (BMN) and is supported by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) as a new location for tourists and Thais to visit, particularly those who appreciate art and creativity. Wattana Sittiwaitayaporn, BEM’s Assistant Managing Director of Commercial Development and Corporate Communications, says the free art project occupies a 1,000-square-meter space. Throughout the year, various activities and exhibitions, including modern and classical art by renowned artists, will be offered to guests monthly. With support from the International Watercolor Society Thailand (IWS), the event also features an Art Learning Center, where visitors can learn various art forms. The "Metro Art" project is the first art exhibition on the MRT subway system and is expected to increase MRT usage by 20%, from 25,000 to 30,000 passenger trips per day. Visit the MRT Bangkok Metro’s Facebook page for more details on the event. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG230127102558016 -- © Copyright NNT 2023-01-27 - 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 Prime Minister Revs Up Development of U-Tapao International Airport PHOTO: Kaosod Online Thailand’s incumbent prime minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is taking steps to accelerate the development of U-Tapao international airport in the hope of raking in a profit of 305 billion baht for the country. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1284727-thai-prime-minister-revs-up-development-of-u-tapao-international-airport/

PHOTO: Kaosod Online Thailand’s incumbent prime minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is taking steps to accelerate the development of U-Tapao international airport in the hope of raking in a profit of 305 billion baht for the country. U-Tapao international airport is a joint venture between BBS Consortium and the government’s EEC Policy Committee under a 50-year concession, with a goal of handling 60 million passengers per year, according to Tipanan Sirichana, deputy spokesperson of the government. She said that General Prayut is pushing for the completion of the airport to increase the country’s competitiveness on a global scale. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2023/01/27/thai-prime-minister-revs-up-development-of-u-tapao-international-airport/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2023-01-27 - 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 Acquires Wooden Buddha Statues from Australia BANGKOK (NNT) - An Australian national has handed over nine wooden Buddha statues to Thai officials, marking the return of additional Thai artifacts to the country. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1284726-thailand-acquires-wooden-buddha-statues-from-australia/

BANGKOK (NNT) - An Australian national has handed over nine wooden Buddha statues to Thai officials, marking the return of additional Thai artifacts to the country. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has organized a handover ceremony for the nine wooden Buddha statues to the Fine Arts Department. Deputy Permanent Secretary for Foreign Affairs Nathapol Khantahiran and Deputy Director-General of the Fine Arts Department Sathaporn Thiangtham were representatives from both sides in this handover event. The statues were donated by Murray Upton, who informed the Royal Thai Embassy in Canberra that he had inherited them from his father, who had them in possession since 1911. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has since expressed gratitude to the Australian national for his decision to return the artifacts to the country and commended all sides for their efforts in repatriating Thai antiquities. The Fine Arts Department said it will work to identify and examine the statues, noting that the artifacts will be preserved at the National Museum Storage in Pathum Thani province. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG230127105705030 -- © Copyright NNT 2023-01-27 - 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.

Move Forward Party could breach Charter by opposing transfer of official The Bhumjaithai Party’s registrar has warned the Move Forward Party and its leader, Pita Limjaroenrat, that they may be accused of defying the Constitution, if it interferes with the transfer of Public Health Ministry officials. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1284724-move-forward-party-could-breach-charter-by-opposing-transfer-of-official/

The Bhumjaithai Party’s registrar has warned the Move Forward Party and its leader, Pita Limjaroenrat, that they may be accused of defying the Constitution, if it interferes with the transfer of Public Health Ministry officials. Yesterday (Thursday), Move Forward issued a written statement, signed by Pita, opposing the Ministry’s transfer of Dr. Supat Hasuwannakit, director of Chana District Hospital and head of Rural Doctors’ Society, to the post of director of Saba Yoi District Hospital, also in Songkhla Province, claiming that the move was politically motivated. The registrar, Suphachai Jaismut, explained that transfers of officials within a ministry is a common occurrence in the state sector and the transfer of an efficient official for the benefit of the people is quite normal. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/move-forward-party-could-breach-charter-by-opposing-transfer-of-official/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-01-27 - 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.

Prawit Wongsuwan officially named Palang Pracharat’s only candidate for PM (FILES) In this file photo taken on July 16, 2019 Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan (C) leaves Government House before the swearing-in ceremony for the new Thai cabinet in Bangkok. (Photo by Lillian SUWANRUMPHA / AFP) Palang Pracharath Party Leader Prawit Wongsuwan was formally nominated as the party’s sole candidate for next prime minister at its general meeting on Friday. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1284722-prawit-wongsuwan-officially-named-palang-pracharat’s-only-candidate-for-pm/

(FILES) In this file photo taken on July 16, 2019 Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan (C) leaves Government House before the swearing-in ceremony for the new Thai cabinet in Bangkok. (Photo by Lillian SUWANRUMPHA / AFP) Palang Pracharath Party Leader Prawit Wongsuwan was formally nominated as the party’s sole candidate for next prime minister at its general meeting on Friday. Wirat Rattanaseth, a deputy party leader, told the media that party members were unanimous in their choice of General Prawit, who is also a deputy prime minister, as the sole candidate for Thailand’s 30th premiership. They claim to be confident that Prawit will be the next prime minister, following the party’s last candidate, General Prayut Chan-o-cha, who is the current prime minister. He urged all party members to join the party’s fund-raising meeting, scheduled for January 30th, during which, he said, the party will announce its priority policy to push for a monthly subsidy of 700 baht for state welfare card holders. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/prawit-wongsuwan-officially-named-palang-pracharats-only-candidate-for-pm/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-01-27 - 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.

Warrants expected for three DSI officials after raid former Nauru consul-general’s house Bangkok’s Huai Khwang police are expected to issue warrants for the arrest of three officials at the Department of Special Investigation (DSI), who are accused of extorting money from a group of Chinese nationals during a raid on the house of a former consul-general of the Republic of Nauru in the Sathorn Road area on December 22nd. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1284721-warrants-expected-for-three-dsi-officials-after-raid-former-nauru-consul-general’s-house/

Bangkok’s Huai Khwang police are expected to issue warrants for the arrest of three officials at the Department of Special Investigation (DSI), who are accused of extorting money from a group of Chinese nationals during a raid on the house of a former consul-general of the Republic of Nauru in the Sathorn Road area on December 22nd. The three were among the five DSI officials, police from the 191 Patrol and Special Operation Division and an army officer from the Security Operations Centre who raided the house, which was rented to a Chinese businessman. About 11 Chinese nationals, including one who was on Interpol’s wanted list, were found in the house, but all but one were released after about nine million baht was paid to the officials. Informed police sources say the three DSI officials were among those captured by the CCTV system in the house. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/warrants-expected-for-three-dsi-officials-after-raid-former-nauru-consul-generals-house/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-01-27 - 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’s peace process – All form, no substance It may be that the Thai negotiators sitting across the table from the Barisan Revolusi Nasional (BRN) see them as easy pickings, but this low-hanging fruit – the Cessation of Hostility Agreement (COHA) — should be a cause of concern for the Malays of Patani, as it could legitimise more cheap ploys by the government, looking to make a quick score without thinking about long term investments in a meaningful and sustainable peace. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1284635-thailand’s-peace-process-–-all-form-no-substance/

It may be that the Thai negotiators sitting across the table from the Barisan Revolusi Nasional (BRN) see them as easy pickings, but this low-hanging fruit – the Cessation of Hostility Agreement (COHA) — should be a cause of concern for the Malays of Patani, as it could legitimise more cheap ploys by the government, looking to make a quick score without thinking about long term investments in a meaningful and sustainable peace. Even at the risk of sounding like cheap political rhetoric, all sides approached reduction of violence, or more to the point, a ceasefire, as something noble and good for the public. For Patani’s conflict resolution, however, one needs to understand that nothing comes easily. “Civilian protection is the responsibility of all sides, the government and the rebels. People here should not have to wait for a ceasefire to feel safe.” said Rukchart Suwan, former president of Buddhists for Peace (B4P) and currently an advisor to the group. B4P’s help ensured that the Buddhist views in the region are not overlooked in the peace negotiations between the Thai Government and the Barisan Revolusi Nasional (BRN). Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thailands-peace-process-all-form-no-substance/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-01-26 - 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.

Rescuers bring a woman down a transmission tower in Hanoi, January 25, 2023. Photo courtesy of Hanoi police Rescuers in Hanoi successfully brought down a woman stuck on a transmission tower on Wednesday morning. People in Bien Giang Ward, Ha Dong District, found the woman sitting on the tower which is 30 meters high at around 10 a.m. The local firefighting police were informed and they sent an elevator truck with 10 officers to the spot. But they could not send the truck into the small alley, so they placed mattresses at the foot of the tower and tried to persuade the woman to climb down, which went on for more than one hour to no avail. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/hanoi-woman-brought-down-from-transmission-tower-4563457.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2023-01-26

Factory worker Vo Nhut Han (L) works on a machine at Lap Phuc Company in HCMC as its general director Nguyen Van Tri observes, January 2023. Photo by VnExpress/Le Tuyet In 1994, Nguyen Van Tri lost his job as a worker when the factory that he had worked at for 18 years downsized. Today, Tri is the proud owner of Lap Phuc Co. which specializes in precision mold making. The company currently enjoys an export turnover of $4 million per year. On the days leading up to the Lunar New Year, Lap Phuc Co.'s factory of more than 10,000 square meters in Ho Chi Minh City was still busy with the final stages of an automobile mold order for export to the United States. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/from-zero-to-hero-a-downsized-worker-who-owns-a-million-dollar-factory-4563361.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2023-01-26

Gyalwang Drukpa meets a Buddhist follower during his trip to Vietnam in 2018. Photo by VnExpress/Ngoc Thanh Gyalwang Drukpa, head of the Drukpa Lineage of Vajrayana Buddhism, arrived in Hanoi on Thursday to begin his two-week spring visit, marking his return after a four-years absence due to the impact of Covid. He will chair a three-day spring festival at the Great Stupa Mandala Tay Thien in Vinh Phuc Province, around 45 kilometers from Hanoi, from January 27-29 to pray for luck to the country and people of Vietnam. On Wednesday afternoon, an exhibition opened at the Great Stupa Mandala Tay Thien, depicting a 15-year journey of Gyalwang Drukpa and his entourage visiting Vietnam for spiritual activities. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/his-holiness-gyalwang-drukpa-returns-to-vietnam-after-4-years-4563583.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2023-01-26

Passengers line up at the security screening area at the domestic terminal of Tan Son Nhat Airport, HCMC, January 19, 2022. Photo by VnExpress/Gia Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Vietnam's busiest airport in HCMC, welcomed nearly 145,000 passengers Thursday, the final day of the seven-day Tet break, marking its highest single-day number ever. Of these, nearly 56,000 passengers departed from HCMC while the rest (89,000) were returning from other localities, according to data from the Southern Airports Authority as cited by Bao Giao Thong newspaper. Thursday's figure broke the record made the previous day when 137,000 passengers passed through the airport. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/single-day-passenger-numbers-hit-record-at-tan-son-nhat-airport-4563627.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2023-01-26

Migrant Workers Secretary Susan “Toots” Ople comforts the mother of slain OFW Jullebee Ranaza, who was a domestic worker based in Kuwait. Department of Migrant Workers handout MANILA, Philippines — The remains of overseas Filipino worker Jullebee Ranara, whose burnt body was found in a desert in Kuwait, will be brought home on Friday night, the Department of Foreign Affairs said. In a press briefing on Thursday, DFA said Ranara’s former employers will be shouldering expenses for the repatriation of her remains. The 17-year-old son of Ranara’s employers, suspect behind her death, has since been under the custody of local authorities. The 35-year-old domestic helper’s burnt body was found in the desert over the weekend, Kuwaiti media reported. Arab Times Online reported that Ranara’s autopsy showed she was pregnant at the time of her death, but local authorities are still investigating the incident. Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2023/01/26/2240380/slain-kuwait-ofws-remains-be-brought-home-friday-evening -- © Copyright Philstar 2023-01-26

Barangay health workers of Valenzuela City wear transparent full mask at the McArthur Highway, boundary of Valenzuela City and Bulacan province, during the implementation of Metro Manila community quarantine on April 15, 2020. The STAR / Michael Varcas MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. pushed for the Magna Carta for barangay health workers that would give incentives and benefits to those who deliver health care at the grassroots level. Marcos was elated over the passage of House Bill 6557 or the Magna Carta for BHWs at the lower chamber last December, the Presidential Communications Office said in a release on Wednesday. The proposal is one of the priority measures of the Marcos administration. Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2023/01/26/2240370/marcos-pushes-magna-carta-village-health-workers -- © Copyright Philstar 2023-01-26

File photo shows online gaming AFP / File MANILA, Philippines — A recent Pulse Asia survey commissioned by the office of Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian revealed that a majority of Filipinos found the operation of offshore gaming firms to be harmful to the country. The poll conducted from November 27 to December 1 but released Thursday by Gatchalian’s office to the media showed that among the 1,200 respondents, 58% said the operation of Philippine offshore gaming operators was harmful to the country. Of those, 40% said POGOs were “extremely harmful,” while 18% said these companies were “somewhat harmful.” Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2023/01/26/2240398/majority-filipinos-say-pogos-harmful-country-poll -- © Copyright Philstar 2023-01-26

Koh Samui welcomes first Taiwanese tour group in 3 years Ang Thong National Park, Thailand The first Taiwanese tour group has returned to Koh Samui after a near 3-year hiatus as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. The Phuket Express reports that 142 Taiwanese visitors arrived on the island according to the Samui Tourism Association. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1284627-koh-samui-welcomes-first-taiwanese-tour-group-in-3-years/

Ang Thong National Park, Thailand The first Taiwanese tour group has returned to Koh Samui after a near 3-year hiatus as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. The Phuket Express reports that 142 Taiwanese visitors arrived on the island according to the Samui Tourism Association. Their trip will take them to Ang Thong national park, Koh Tao, and Nang Yuan over the course of 4 days and 3 nights, taking in the natural resources and temples and shrines of Surat Thani province. Traditionally, Taiwanese and Chinese visitors have a shorter stay during their trips in Thailand but rank high in their per diem spending. With tourism on the increase, from next month, Chinese and Russian airlines will begin flights to Surat Thani International Airport, meaning more visitors to the region’s islands. Since the start of the year, the airport has welcomed 86,507 passengers, while another 91,570 visitors have arrived by ferry. Bangkok Airways continues to maintain a monopoly on flights into the Koh Samui airport, with high prices for flights from Bangkok or Phuket into the privately owned Samui airport. Source: https://phuket-go.com/phuket-news/islands/koh-samui-welcomes-first-taiwanese-tour-group-in-3-years/ -- © Copyright Phuket GO 2023-01-26 - 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.

22 children injured in school van accident in Nakhon Ratchasima Twenty-two school children were injured, mostly suffering bruises, in a road accident involving a school van in Non Thai district of Thailand’s north-eastern province of Nakhon Ratchasima on Thursday morning. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1284625-22-children-injured-in-school-van-accident-in-nakhon-ratchasima/

Twenty-two school children were injured, mostly suffering bruises, in a road accident involving a school van in Non Thai district of Thailand’s north-eastern province of Nakhon Ratchasima on Thursday morning. The driver of the van said that he was picking up kindergarten and primary students of the Sai Mit Non Thai School in Kampang sub-district. As the van was approaching a bend in the road, he said that he suddenly lost control of the steering and the vehicle skidded off the road and tipped onto its side before mounting the verge. He claims that he was not speeding. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/22-children-injured-in-school-van-accident-in-nakhon-ratchasima/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-01-26 - 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.

Phitsanulok’s Nam Dok Mai Si Thong Mangoes Registered as GI Product BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Commerce has announced the registration of Nam Dok Mai Si Thong mangoes from Phitsanulok province as a new geographical indication (GI) product. The GI certification will add more market value to the fruit and generate more income for local farmers. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1284624-phitsanulok’s-nam-dok-mai-si-thong-mangoes-registered-as-gi-product/