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BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand has invited Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit the kingdom in order to strengthen strategic and trade relations between the two countries. According to Government Spokesperson Anucha Burapachaisri, the invitation was extended during a meeting between Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha and India’s new ambassador to Thailand, Nagesh Singh. Singh expressed his belief that bilateral ties will continue to improve during his tenure due to the close cultural, linguistic and religious ties between the two nations. The potential for increased investment by both countries was also discussed between the two sides, particularly with regard to Thailand’s Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) initiative, which aims to make the kingdom a hub for industries such as aviation, logistics, biofuel and medical sciences. Other topics of discussion included improving connectivity in Southeast Asia and cooperation in the areas of public health and national security. In addition to a bilateral visit, Modi was also invited to attend the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation conference in August. Trade between Thailand and India has been on the rise, with a 20% increase in volume to approximately US$16.5 billion between January and November of last year. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG230110140410671 -- © Copyright NNT 2022-01-10 - 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. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

TAT to Hold Roadshow in China Next Month BANGKOK (NNT) - The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is planning a roadshow in China during the third week of February in an effort to tap into the Chinese tourism market and create tour packages for foreign independent travelers (FITs) and tour groups. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283102-tat-to-hold-roadshow-in-china-next-month/

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is planning a roadshow in China during the third week of February in an effort to tap into the Chinese tourism market and create tour packages for foreign independent travelers (FITs) and tour groups. According to TAT, the roadshow will take place in Shanghai, Guangzhou and Chengdu, and will be attended by approximately 120 business people from both China and Thailand. In addition to the roadshow, Chinese online travel agent Ctrip will launch an online marketing campaign on social media to promote its tour packages in Thailand. TAT estimates that around 300,000 Chinese travelers will come to Thailand in the first quarter of 2023, with the number expected to increase in the second quarter. TAT offices in China and domestic tourism operators are also preparing for the return of Chinese tourists, following the resumption of flights between Thailand and China on January 18. In preparation for the return of Chinese tourists, Thailand’s tourism businesses are making the necessary arrangements, with ferry companies in Koh Samui cleaning their ferries and preparing hand sanitizers for passengers. Full Story: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG230110113152613 -- © Copyright NNT 2022-01-10 - 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. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

Large Billboard in Pattaya Area Falls and Injures Woman A woman was seriously injured after a large billboard fell on her today, January 10th. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283100-large-billboard-in-pattaya-area-falls-and-injures-woman/

A woman was seriously injured after a large billboard fell on her today, January 10th. Sawang Boriboon assisted an unlucky victim, Ms. Yenchit Anchuen, in front of Soi Jomtien 12 in Chonburi’s Banglamung district. The 46-year-old sustained serious injuries to her right hip and right forearm after a billboard fell on her while driving a motorcycle. The victim was crying in pain, rescuers told The Pattaya News. She was transferred to Mueang Pattaya Hospital. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2023/01/10/large-billboard-in-pattaya-area-falls-and-injures-woman/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2023-01-10 - 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. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

Justice Minister Compensates Mountain B Club Fire Victims The Thai Justice Minister compensated 954,104 Baht to 12 victims of the Mountain B club fire that killed 26 pubgoers and injured a lot more on August 5th, 2022. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283099-justice-minister-compensates-mountain-b-club-fire-victims/

The Thai Justice Minister compensated 954,104 Baht to 12 victims of the Mountain B club fire that killed 26 pubgoers and injured a lot more on August 5th, 2022. Minister Somsak Thepsutin personally handed the compensation money to 12 victims of the fire at the Sattahip District Office in Chonburi yesterday, January 10th. He said that financial assistance would continuously be provided to the victims in line with the principles of the Rights and Liberties Protection Department. The first installment of compensation, totaling 2.17 million baht, was distributed to 19 victims on August 19, 2022, and the second installment, worth 1.9 million baht, was given to another 25 victims. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2023/01/10/justice-minister-compensates-almost-a-million-baht-to-mountain-b-club-fire-victims-in-chonburi/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2023-01-10 - 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. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

Laemchabang Port Customs detected 5,600 kg. imported dried Khat BANGKOK (NNT) - Mr. Patchara Anuntasilpa as Director General of Thai Customs Department, Mr. Pongthep Buasap acting as Principal Advisor on Customs Control Development, Mrs. Nantita Sirikup as Deputy Director General of Thai Customs Department, Mr. Tawal Rodjit as Director of Enforcement Division, Mr. Suradej Trongsirivibool as Director of Laemchabang Port Customs Office, Mr. Varis Visantanon as Expert on Cargo Inspection Techniques, Mr. Prasit Deejongcharoen as Director of Customs Control Section, Mr. Thitiphong khumphuy as Director of Customs Service Section 1 and Mr. Setthawut Chantrawattana as Director of X-Ray and Technology Center, together with officers of Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) from Ministry of Justice, and the Narcotics Suppression Bureau from the Royal Thai Police conducted a press conference to announce the seizure of Psychoactive plant or dried Khat leaves weighing 5,600 kilograms with an estimated value of 60 million Thai Baht. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283098-laemchabang-port-customs-detected-5600-kg-imported-dried-khat/

BANGKOK (NNT) - Mr. Patchara Anuntasilpa as Director General of Thai Customs Department, Mr. Pongthep Buasap acting as Principal Advisor on Customs Control Development, Mrs. Nantita Sirikup as Deputy Director General of Thai Customs Department, Mr. Tawal Rodjit as Director of Enforcement Division, Mr. Suradej Trongsirivibool as Director of Laemchabang Port Customs Office, Mr. Varis Visantanon as Expert on Cargo Inspection Techniques, Mr. Prasit Deejongcharoen as Director of Customs Control Section, Mr. Thitiphong khumphuy as Director of Customs Service Section 1 and Mr. Setthawut Chantrawattana as Director of X-Ray and Technology Center, together with officers of Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) from Ministry of Justice, and the Narcotics Suppression Bureau from the Royal Thai Police conducted a press conference to announce the seizure of Psychoactive plant or dried Khat leaves weighing 5,600 kilograms with an estimated value of 60 million Thai Baht. According to Mr. Pachara Anantasin, Director General of the Customs Department, the PCU Project: Anti-Narcotics War was started on December 21, 2022, by the Laem Chabang Port Customs Office with the intention of searching packages and vehicles in the vicinity of Laem Chabang Port in order to prevent and suppress drug smuggling networks. The PCU Project’s Anti-Narcotics War EP.1: It Call "Khat" operation was started by the Customs Office of Laem Chabang Port officers who scrutinizing suspicious shipments. As a result, today the officers seized and notified the relevant agencies to jointly inspect such goods at the Customs Control Section of the Laem Chabang Port Customs Office. The inspection of the imported container revealed that the import declaration listed "moringa leaves powder" with a weight of 5,670 kilograms and "Kenya" as the place of origin. The product’s physical characteristic was dried plant leaves packaged separately in silver and transparent plastic bags. These bags were stuffed into brown paper crates weighing a total of 5,600 kilos. The package misleadingly said, "Products of Thailand," implying that the product was manufactured in Thailand. The officers studied the Phytosanitary Certificate and discovered that the importer presented "CATHA EDULIS" as the botanical name of the plant they were importing; hence, they took samples of the products and sent to verify type of goods at Narcotics Analysis and Technical Services Institute. The examination report of the Office of Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) determined that the product was "Khat leaves" containing Cathinone and Catenin chemical, which were designated as controlled psychotropic substances, category 1 and category 2 under the Narcotics Act B.E. 2564. This seizure of dried khat leaves weighing 5,600 kg and valued at 60 million Thai Baht was the largest in the past five years. Khat leaves and Qat leaves are indigenous to Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. The World Health Organization categorizes it as a narcotic plant having mild to moderate psychoactive properties. The consumption of khat leaves can be addictive or cause immediate health problems, such as acute coronary heart disease, or even death. Therefore, the officers seized the exhibit for further investigation and filed an accusation that such conduct constitutes an offense for attempting to import psychotropic substances in violation of Section 149 (1) (2) of the Narcotics Act B.E. 2564 , the Notification of the Ministry of Public Health Re : specifying the names of controlled psychotropic substances in category 1 B.E. 2564 and the Notification of the Ministry of Public Health Re : specifying the names of controlled psychotropic substances in category 2 B.E. 2564. Including the instance of introducing handicrafts with false origins into the Kingdom of Thailand, which is a violation of Section 5 and Section 6 of the Prohibition to Import Goods with False Marking of Origin Act B.E.2481. Sections 202 and 244 comply with Sections 252, 166, and 167 of the Customs Act, B.E.2560, in case of importation of prohibited goods into the kingdom of Thailand. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG230110102914578 -- © Copyright NNT 2022-01-10 - 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. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

8th Bangkok ASEAN Film Festival To Take Place on Jan 20-25 BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand is ready to host Bangkok ASEAN Film Festival (BAFF) from the 20th to 25th of this month. Quality films from ASEAN member countries will be screened, with an aim of promoting the film industry as a post-pandemic driver of economic value. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283096-8th-bangkok-asean-film-festival-to-take-place-on-jan-20-25/

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand is ready to host Bangkok ASEAN Film Festival (BAFF) from the 20th to 25th of this month. Quality films from ASEAN member countries will be screened, with an aim of promoting the film industry as a post-pandemic driver of economic value. Minister of Culture Itthiphol Kunplome revealed Bangkok ASEAN Film Festival is being held for the 8th time this year. The event is being organized by the Ministry of Culture and the National Federation of Motion Pictures and Contents Associations. Mr. Itthiphol said BAFF is part of policies to promote Thailand’s soft power and identify a creative economy. The hope is for Thailand to become a center of film production in Asia. Another aim is to expand the ASEAN films market to the global level. He added that recent iterations of BAFF have been gaining more acknowledgment from the international film industry. The event is now considered a film festival of interest within the international film festivals calendar. The minister said this year’s event will reinforce the prowess of ASEAN’s film industry on the global stage. According to Mr. Itthiphol, the government is promoting Thai tourism through depictions in films made by Thai producers as well as by those abroad. Tax incentives are being given to attract foreign investors toward producing films in Thailand. Main activities at BAFF will include the screening of quality ASEAN films that have won global-level awards and the screening of classic films from Thailand, the Philippines, and India. 14 short films by ASEAN producers will be screened, on top of a number of feature-length films from regional producers. BAFF 2023 will also feature the unveiling of film budgets for Hong Kong’s co-production member countries. BAFF 2023 will take place at Paragon Cineplex and SF World Cinema in Bangkok from January 20 to 25. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG230110114338627 -- © Copyright NNT 2022-01-10 - 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. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

Bangkok’s Bang Sue train station name plate change put on hold Under heavy criticism for what is being seen as a waste of taxpayers’ money, the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has decided to postpone its plan to replace Bang Sue Grand Station’s name plate and the redesign of the SRT logo. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283095-bangkok’s-bang-sue-train-station-name-plate-change-put-on-hold/

Under heavy criticism for what is being seen as a waste of taxpayers’ money, the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has decided to postpone its plan to replace Bang Sue Grand Station’s name plate and the redesign of the SRT logo. An informed source said that the SRT has notified the management of Uniq Engineering and Construction (UNIQ) in writing of the postponement of the plan until further notice. Uniq was awarded a 33-million baht contract to change the nameplate to Krung Thep Aphiwat Train Terminal, a name which was presented by His Majesty the King last September. Installation work was scheduled to start on January 3rd. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/bangkoks-bang-sue-train-station-name-plate-change-put-on-hold/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-01-10 - 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. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

44kg of heroin seized, 2 men arrested in Samut Prakan Thai anti-narcotics officials seized about 44 kilogrammes of heroin and 21 grams of crystal methamphetamine (Ice) in raids on two houses in Samut Prakan yesterday (Monday). A Hong Kong man and a Thai national were taken into custody. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283094-44kg-of-heroin-seized-2-men-arrested-in-samut-prakan/

Thai anti-narcotics officials seized about 44 kilogrammes of heroin and 21 grams of crystal methamphetamine (Ice) in raids on two houses in Samut Prakan yesterday (Monday). A Hong Kong man and a Thai national were taken into custody. Narcotic Control Board (ONCB) officers raided a rented house in Soi Kanchanapisek 39, where they found about 30kg of heroin hidden in a cardboard box and about to be sent abroad. The man from Hong Kong and a Thai from Chiang Rai Province, were in the rented house at the time of the raid. Both men were then taken into custody for further questioning. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/44kg-of-heroin-seized-2-men-arrested-in-samut-prakan/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-01-10 - 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. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

Police to Seek Arrest Warrants for Scammers Linked to Teen’s Suicide NONTHABURI, Jan 10 (TNA) – The cyber police will seek arrest warrants for online scammers in the case linked to the suicide of a -15-year-old boy. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283093-technology-police-join-probe-into-suicide-of-victimised-boy/?do=findComment&comment=17833764

Police to Seek Arrest Warrants for Scammers Linked to Teen’s Suicide NONTHABURI, Jan 10 (TNA) – The cyber police will seek arrest warrants for online scammers in the case linked to the suicide of a -15-year-old boy. The boy committed suicide by hanging himself near his house in Nonthaburi after being scammed by the cybercriminal who had deceived him to transfer the money worth 15,000 baht in total as an investment to earn a profit by purchasing goods for resale. He withdrew money from his patents’ accounts and transferred to the accounts as demanded by the scammer. Full Story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-1091965 -- © Copyright Thai News Agency 2023-01-10 - 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. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

Technology police join probe into suicide of victimised boy Technology Crime Suppression Division (TCSD) officers have joined Pak Kret district police in Nonthaburi province in the investigation of the suicide of a 15-year-old student, after he was allegedly cheated by an online scam gang. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283093-technology-police-join-probe-into-suicide-of-victimised-boy/

Technology Crime Suppression Division (TCSD) officers have joined Pak Kret district police in Nonthaburi province in the investigation of the suicide of a 15-year-old student, after he was allegedly cheated by an online scam gang. According to a relative of the victim, the 9th grade student, attending a school in Nonthaburi, wrote a letter admitting that he stole 15,000 baht from his family to pay an online employment service, believing it would secure him an online job. He did not get the job and did not get a refund. The unnamed relative said the boy was, apart from the theft of money, a good student with good results and should not have committed suicide. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/technology-police-join-probe-into-suicide-of-victimised-boy/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-01-10 - 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. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

PM Prayut formally joins United Thai Nation Party Thailand’s Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha formally joined the United Thai Nation (Ruam Thai Sang Chart) Party on Monday, at Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283007-pm-prayut-formally-joins-united-thai-nation-party/

Thailand’s Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha formally joined the United Thai Nation (Ruam Thai Sang Chart) Party on Monday, at Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre. In addition to key members, led by party leader Pirapan Salirathavibhaga, other well-known figures present were former Bangkok Governor Aswin Kwanmuang, Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai, Democrat MP Rangsima Rodrasamee and former Labour Minister Suchart Chomklin, who has resigned from the Palang Pracharath Party and as an MP. Prayut arrived at the convention centre in his private car, without his usual security team, at about 5.24pm. He was received by Pirapan and key party members and led to the reception hall, where he applied for party membership and paid the 2,000 baht life membership fee. He was then helped by Pirapan to put on a party jacket. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/pm-prayut-formally-joins-united-thai-nation-party/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-01-09 - 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. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

Thai navy asks fishing associations to help search for HTMS Sukhothai crew The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) has sought cooperation from fishing associations and private rescue groups in the search for the last five crew, missing from the ill-fated HTMS Sukhothai, as the search enters its 22nd day today (Monday), RTN Spokesman Admiral Pokkrong Monthatphalin told the media. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283000-thai-navy-asks-fishing-associations-to-help-search-for-htms-sukhothai-crew/

The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) has sought cooperation from fishing associations and private rescue groups in the search for the last five crew, missing from the ill-fated HTMS Sukhothai, as the search enters its 22nd day today (Monday), RTN Spokesman Admiral Pokkrong Monthatphalin told the media. He said that RTN search teams, including foot patrols, are now concentrating on the beaches and rock formations on and around several islands in the Gulf of Thailand. The search last night was on Samet Island, off Chumphon Province, where many para rubber planks were found after a cargo ship containing the lumber sank about two miles off Chaiya district of Surat Thani, as it was on its way to Laem Chabang deep-sea port in Chon Buri on December 18th, the same day that the Sukhothai foundered. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thai-navy-asks-fishing-associations-to-help-search-for-htms-sukhothai-crew/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-01-09 - 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. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

More revealed about the scandal implicating a former deputy PM Whistle-blowing lawyer Sittra Biabungkerd offered more details today (Monday) about the sex scandal implicating a former deputy prime minister (DPM), saying that the DPM in question had quit the opposition Pheu Thai Party over five years ago and that the extramarital affair took place last year. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1282999-more-revealed-about-the-scandal-implicating-a-former-deputy-pm/

Whistle-blowing lawyer Sittra Biabungkerd offered more details today (Monday) about the sex scandal implicating a former deputy prime minister (DPM), saying that the DPM in question had quit the opposition Pheu Thai Party over five years ago and that the extramarital affair took place last year. He also said that the DPM allegedly involved in the affair was in a very senior position at the Interior Ministry, likes to play golf but “hates the Alpine Golf Course” in Pathum Thani. A scandal concerning the Alpine Golf Course dates back to 1969, when a wealthy landlady, Nuem Chamnarnchatsakda, donated 148 hectares of land to the Thammika Voraviharn Temple. In 1990, the land was sold to a foundation, despite legal restrictions on such a change of ownership. The transfer took place when Sanoh Thienthong was deputy interior minister and in charge of the Land Department. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/more-revealed-about-the-scandal-implicating-a-former-deputy-pm/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-01-09 - 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. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!