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Police Press Charges against Bentley Driver BANGKOK, Jan 9 (TNA) – The police pressed charges against the Bentley driver for reckless driving that causes damage and injuries to others after the accident, which involved three vehicles on an expressway early Sunday. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1282942-video-bentley-driver-appeared-drunk-after-early-morning-expressway-smash-in-bangkok-four-injured/?do=findComment&comment=17831639

Police Press Charges against Bentley Driver BANGKOK, Jan 9 (TNA) – The police pressed charges against the Bentley driver for reckless driving that causes damage and injuries to others after the accident, which involved three vehicles on an expressway early Sunday. Pol.Lt.Col. Pichet Kornphaeng, deputy superintendent, Traffic Police Expresway1said that initially, the Bentley driver will take all responsibility and will pay compensation for damage and injuries as a result of his action. The driver was sent to Police General Hospital to undergo a blood alcohol test, which is more accurate than an alcohol breath test. Full Story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-1091201 -- © Copyright Thai News Agency 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!

Ha Thi Bay's family's apartment at 440 Tran Hung Dao building in District 5, Ho Chi Minh City. Photo by VnExpress/Le Tuyet Residents of a deteriorating apartment building are refusing to leave their homes and move to a new building as they do not know how much they will be compensated for their loss. The three-floor building, located at 440 Tran Hung Dao Street in Ho Chi Minh City’s District 5, which was built before 1975, is home to 20 households. The HCMC Construction Department in 2017 said that the building was at risk of collapsing and urgently needed to be demolished. District 5 authorities offered to move each household to 80-square-meter apartments in An Phu Building in District 6, where they would be allowed to live rent-free for at least two years. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/hcmc-residents-refuse-to-leave-deteriorating-apartment-building-4557526.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2023-01-09

Thousands of Chinese queue up at border gates the northern Vietnam on Sunday, waiting to cross into their home country China where Covid-19 restrictions have been eased after three years. A queue as long as over 300 meters was seen at a building in Lang Son Province where immigration registrations from Vietnam to China are submitted. Some of them came to the province on Saturday evening to be submit their forms early Sunday when China completely lifts all Covid-19 relation immigration restrictions. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/photo/news/chinese-prepare-to-cross-into-home-country-from-vietnam-4557619.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2023-01-09

Truong Van Nhat, 27, is held after hitting and killing three motorbike drivers in Da Nang, December 16, 2022. Photo courtesy of Da Nang police A man in Da Nang is under investigation by local police for killing three pedestrians while driving under the influence of alcohol. At around 5:20 p.m. on December 16 last year, Truong Van Nhat, 27, was driving a pickup truck on Quang Nam Road towards Mai Dang Chon Street. As the vehicle approached the Dong Khoa Bridge, Nhat rammed into two motorbikes, killing Nguyen Tan Khoa, 48, Le Thi Thanh Nga, 44, and Vo Thi Hong Suong, 25. Nhat did not stop, but continued to drive down the road, dragging the motorbikes and their riders underneath his vehicle and killing them. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/da-nang-man-investigated-after-drunk-driving-accident-kills-three-4557857.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2023-01-09

Chinese people perform procedures at a border gate in Lang Son in northern Vietnam, January 8, 2022. Photo by VnExpress/Giang Huy Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has ordered a ramping up of health screenings at the border amid the detection of an Omicron subvariant that's more contagious and elusive in Vietnam. In a document issued Sunday, Chinh said that coronavirus variants constantly change, including an Omicron subvariant called XBB, which is more contagious and which evades the immune system better than the original Omicron variant. The XBB subvariant has been detected in HCMC and its neighbor Tay Ninh Province, which the health ministry said could potentially lead to more Covid-19 cases in the future. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/vietnam-to-ramp-up-border-disease-checks-amid-omicron-subvariant-concerns-4557912.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2023-01-09

A bicycle used for the public sharing service in Hanoi. Photo by VnExpress/Viet An A public bicycle sharing service will be tried out starting January 20 in six Hanoi districts, with rentals at VND5,000 (20 cents) for 30 minutes. The project will be operated by the Tri Nam Group JSC. The company started installing bicycle stations on Monday in the Ba Dinh, Tay Ho, Dong Da, and Thanh Xuan District's and near stations along the Cat Linh – Ha Dong metro line. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/hanoi-to-roll-out-public-bicycle-sharing-service-this-tet-4557976.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2023-01-09

Police officers deploy near the People Power Monument along EDSA in Quezon City on January 7, 2022 for heightened police visibility. In response to rumors of a destabilization plot, the PNP said that police were on heightened security because of the Feast of the Black Nazarene in Manila. The STAR / Michael Varcas MANILA, Philippines — Police armored vehicles in photos that went viral over the weekend along with rumors of a destabilization plot were going through regular maintenance, Police Gen. Rodolfo Azurin Jr., Philippine National Police chief, said Monday. The PNP has been fielding questions on rumored unrest in the uniformed services since last Saturday, but Azurin said heightened alert levels are standard protocol and that he does not think there is an actual plot against the government. "I already talked to the camp commander and was told that that was a regular maintenance checkup," Azurin said in a press conference. He said that service vehicles need to be used regularly so they do not break down in storage. Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2023/01/09/2236400/pnp-chief-high-alert-afp-change-command-black-nazarene-feast-very-normal -- © Copyright Philstar 2023-01-09

This handout file photo from 2021 shows suspects arrested in a police Anti-Cybercrime Group raid at an illegal cybersex operation that solicited money from foreigners. PNP Public Information Office, handout, file MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police will be focusing on cybercrimes in 2023, Police Gen. Rodolfo Azurin Jr., PNP chief, said Monday as he called them among "the greatest threats" that Filipinos face. Azurin made the announcement after releasing crime data collected from July 2022 to Jan. 7, 2023, or the period since President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. took office. "This year, the PNP shall focus on cybercrimes since [these are] now the fastest-growing transnational organized crimes which affect hundreds of victims not only in the Philippines, but in other parts of the world," he said. Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2023/01/09/2236412/pnp-says-focus-cybercrime-among-greatest-threats-filipinos -- © Copyright Philstar 2023-01-09

This handout photograph released by Philippine's Office of the Press Secretary and taken on January 4, 2023, shows Philippine's President Ferdinand Marcos Jr (2L) shaking hands with China's President Xi Jinping (2R) during a welcome ceremony at the Great Hall of People in Beijing. Philippines's Office of the Press Secretary / AFP MANILA, Philippines — Philippine envoy to China Jaime FlorCruz hopes that the recent state visit of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. to China will lead to more people-to-people exchanges between the two countries, particularly in education. Aside from deals on trade and investments, FlorCruz said he hopes that more Filipinos would consider pursuing higher education in China so the Philippines can benefit from the research, science and technology already developed there. "We need to encourage more Filipinos to pursue studies in China," FlorCruz said in Filipino during a televised briefing with state television on Monday. "Not just for them to study their language, but to study other fields such as the arts and science and technology as well, considering their innovations." Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2023/01/09/2236406/envoy-china-hopes-marcos-visit-will-mean-more-student-exchanges -- © Copyright Philstar 2023-01-09

Members of the Philippine National Police line up for the monthly rank inspection at the Manila Police District Headquarters in this file photo. STAR / Ernie Penaredondo, file MANILA, Philippines — The courtesy resignations and the review by a yet to be formed panel will help future leaders of the Philippine National Police have a clean slate, Police Gen. Rodolfo Azurin Jr., PNP chief, said Monday. He said submitting to the review could mean that police officials not involved in the illegal drug trade would no longer operate under a cloud of doubt that some of them "have been suffering since 2016, actually." Holding police officers with drug ties accountable was part of the "war on drugs" of the previous administration, with then-President Rodrigo Duterte himself accusing active and former police officials of drug ties in a speech in 2016. Through the years, several police officials have been charged with drug-related offenses although notably, convictions were lacking amid a high death toll of the controversial anti-narcotics campaign. Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2023/01/09/2236417/pnp-chief-courtesy-resignations-chance-clean-slate-police-officials -- © Copyright Philstar 2023-01-09

Human rights activists pose for a photo after a Quezon City court cleared them of perjury on Monday, January 9, 2023. Bulatlat MANILA, Philippines — A Quezon City court acquitted Monday 10 human rights activists of perjury as it scrapped the charge initiated by former National Security Adviser Hermogenes Esperon Jr. who accused them of lying when they sought protection from the Supreme Court. Those acquitted "on the ground of reasonable doubt" by the Quezon City Metropolitan Trial Court Branch 139 of perjury were: Rural Missionaries of the Philippines national coordinator Sr. Elenita Belardo Karapatan chairperson Elisa Tita Lubi Karapatan secretary general Cristina Palabay Gabriela secretary general Joan May Salvador Ronel Clamor Gabriela Krista Dalena Edita Burgos Jose Mari Callueng Wilfredo Ruazol Gertrudes Libang Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2023/01/09/2236409/quezon-city-court-clears-10-rights-activists-perjury -- © Copyright Philstar 2023-01-09

Tourism operators in Phuket, Phang Nga, Krabi protest new entry requirements Tourism businesses in Phuket, Phang Nga, and Krabi are up in arms over Thailand’s new entry restrictions, claiming they will have a negative impact on the sector. A total of 9 organisations have submitted a letter to PM Prayut Chan-o-cha, Public Health Minister, Anutin Charnvirakul, Tourism Minister Pipat Ratchakitprakarn, and Tourism Authority of Thailand governor, Yuthasak Supasorn. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1282986-tourism-operators-in-phuket-phang-nga-krabi-protest-new-entry-requirements/

Tourism businesses in Phuket, Phang Nga, and Krabi are up in arms over Thailand’s new entry restrictions, claiming they will have a negative impact on the sector. A total of 9 organisations have submitted a letter to PM Prayut Chan-o-cha, Public Health Minister, Anutin Charnvirakul, Tourism Minister Pipat Ratchakitprakarn, and Tourism Authority of Thailand governor, Yuthasak Supasorn. In the letter, the businesses are calling on the government to review the requirements, which apply to non-Thai nationals only. The new requirements originally stipulated that all arrivals would need to show proof of being fully vaccinated. However, another Notice to Air Missions issued yesterday stated that passengers who could not show evidence of vaccination could be tested on arrival. This would appear to imply unvaccinated passengers can still travel but should expect to be tested on arrival in the kingdom. The re-introduction of such measures is proving a headache for businesses in popular tourist destinations such as Phuket, with operators saying the move adds further complication to tourists’ travel plans and will put people off coming. They’ve also criticised the sudden introduction of the rules, saying they haven’t been given any time to prepare for the potential fallout. In their letter, the organisations say while other countries have completely dropped Covid-19 rules, Thailand is going backwards by re-introducing them. They claim that one French tour agency has already criticised Thailand and is trying to cancel planned trips. As a compromise, Thailand’s tourism businesses are suggesting the government impose the vaccination requirement only on arrivals from countries that require negative Covid tests before returning. They say the requirement should be dropped for people coming from countries where the virus is already considered endemic and where the majority are fully vaccinated. Source: https://phuket-go.com/phuket-news/phuket-news/tourism-operators-in-phuket-phang-nga-krabi-protest-new-entry-requirements/ -- © Copyright Phuket GO 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!

Education Ministry Announces 2023 Children’s Day Event BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Education is inviting children to its head office in Bangkok for Children’s Day celebrations on January 14. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1282983-education-ministry-announces-2023-children’s-day-event/

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Education is inviting children to its head office in Bangkok for Children’s Day celebrations on January 14. The ministry recently announced its plans for Children’s Day activities this year, with the main events taking place at its headquarters on Ratchadamnoen Nok Road in Bangkok. Children’s Day in Thailand is officially celebrated on the second Saturday of January, which falls on January 14 this year. The Ministry of Education will be organizing an event under a theme that reflects Thai livelihoods and values, as well as adventurous activities. The ministry has received some 100,000 gifts from other government agencies and private firms, to be given out to children at this event. Kids aged 6-12 years old are invited to join a Thai costume competition where they can win a 3,000 baht prize and a trophy. Other activities prepared by the ministry include a tour of the former Chan Kasem Palace, which is now the ministry’s head office, and a walk rally activity. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG230109130306283 -- © Copyright NNT 2022-01-09 - 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!

New Memorial Wall Honors Fallen Heroes BANGKOK (NNT) - The Royal Thai Army has unveiled a memorial wall with the names of more than 6,000 soldiers who died while serving the kingdom in a number of conflicts, including World War I, the French-Indochina dispute, the Greater East Asian War, and the Korean and Vietnam wars. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1282982-new-memorial-wall-honors-fallen-heroes/

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Royal Thai Army has unveiled a memorial wall with the names of more than 6,000 soldiers who died while serving the kingdom in a number of conflicts, including World War I, the French-Indochina dispute, the Greater East Asian War, and the Korean and Vietnam wars. The construction of the wall, an extension of the Royal Thai Army Museum, was approved by Army Chief Gen Narongphan Jitkaewtae and was the site of a wreath-laying ceremony attended by the army chief and his spouse, Maj Gen Pimpisa, who chairs the Thai Army Wives Association. Army officials said each name on the structure represents soldiers who were killed while protecting the nation, tackling unrest in the southern provinces, or contributing to maintaining national peace and order. The area surrounding the memorial wall has also been renovated and now includes rest areas and exercise spots for use by army personnel. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG230109114932261 -- © Copyright NNT 2022-01-09 - 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 court revokes bail for two monarchy reform activists Image Credit: thaipost.net The Criminal Court revoked the bail for two monarchy reform activists today (Monday), after they had breached their bail conditions by getting involved in public protests. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1282981-thai-court-revokes-bail-for-two-monarchy-reform-activists/

Image Credit: thaipost.net The Criminal Court revoked the bail for two monarchy reform activists today (Monday), after they had breached their bail conditions by getting involved in public protests. The court also issued warrants for the detention of the two activists, Nutthanit Duangmusit, aka “Bai Por”, and Sopon Surariddhidhamrong, aka “Get”. Nutthanit, of the Thalu Wang monarchy reform activist group,had been indicted with a fellow member, Netiporn Sanesangkhom, on lèse majesté charges. They were held on remand at the Central Women’s Correctional Institute, but went on hunger strike for 64 days in June last year, to protest against their pre-trial detention. Both Netiporn and Nutthanit were granted conditional release in August. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thai-court-revokes-bail-for-two-monarchy-reform-activists/ -- © 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!

Thailand’s tourism sector keen to welcome Chinese tourists back Thai tourism businesses in Chiang Mai and Phuket are keen to welcome the return of Chinese visitors, after about three years of absence due to the COVID-19 pandemic and Chinese Government lockdowns. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1282980-thailand’s-tourism-sector-keen-to-welcome-chinese-tourists-back/

Thai tourism businesses in Chiang Mai and Phuket are keen to welcome the return of Chinese visitors, after about three years of absence due to the COVID-19 pandemic and Chinese Government lockdowns. Worapote Chatkanchana, president of the Chiang Mai Sky Travel Company, told Thai PBS that, during the 3-year pandemic, the company survived by selling off more than 20 of its 70 buses. The first flight carrying Chinese tourists from Xiamen arrived at Suvarnabhumi airport in Bangkok at around noon today (Monday). Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thailands-tourism-sector-keen-to-welcome-chinese-tourists-back/ -- © 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!

SRT defends 33 million baht to change of the name of Bang Sue Grand Station The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has provided full details of the expenses involved in changing the name of Bang Sue Grand Station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Train Terminal, in defence of its 33 million baht estimated cost, viewed by critics as being too expensive. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1282653-the-33-million-baht-signboard-scandal-derailing-thailand’s-new-grand-central-station/?do=findComment&comment=17826035

SRT defends 33 million baht to change of the name of Bang Sue Grand Station The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has provided full details of the expenses involved in changing the name of Bang Sue Grand Station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Train Terminal, in defence of its 33 million baht estimated cost, viewed by critics as being too expensive. On the characters to be replaced, the SRT said that there are 48 Thai characters and 62 English letters to be changed, not 56 as widely misunderstood, plus two logos. The name plates are on both the eastern and western sides of the station. The budget is not only for changing the name and the installation of the new name plates, but also covers the expense of the removal of the old name plates, changes of glass and aluminium panels, the lighting system rearrangement, designing and structural engineering works, plus insurance coverage for 365 days, said the SRT. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/srt-defends-33-million-baht-to-change-of-the-name-of-bang-sue-grand-station/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-01-06 - 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 health expert says Covid from the West is more dangerous than from China An influential Thai virologist said new Covid-19 strains from tourists traveling from the West are more worrisome than older strains from tourists traveling from China. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1282732-thai-health-expert-says-covid-from-the-west-is-more-dangerous-than-from-china/