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Philippine fishermen, who say they face harassment from Chinese vessels preventing them from entering prime fishing waters in the South China Sea's Scarborough Shoal which is claimed by both countries, demonstrate at a park in Manila on November 24, 2022. AFP / Ted Aljibe MANILA, Philippines — For Filipino fishers whose livelihoods have been affected by years of territorial dispute in the West Philippine Sea, a compromise between Manila and Beijing will not relieve their misery. Fisherfolk group PAMALAKAYA stressed this Thursday after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said that he and Chinese President Xi Jinping vowed to “find a compromise and a solution” that would allow Filipino fishers to have access to their traditional fishing grounds. Filipino fishermen face harassment from Chinese vessels, preventing them from entering prime fishing waters. Instead of finding a compromise, China must recognize the 2016 landmark arbitration ruling that invalidated Beijing’s expansive claims over a large part of the South China Sea, PAMALAKAYA said. Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2023/01/05/2235541/compromise-between-philippines-china-wont-solve-fishers-woes-group -- © Copyright Philstar 2023-01-05

Members of the Quezon City Police District (QCPD) stand in formation during the inspection of officers at their headquarters in Camp Karingal on Tuesday (July 19, 2022). STAR / Michael Varcas MANILA, Philippines — Over 900 top cops have been told to quit to supposedly cleanse the police force of links to illegal drugs, but by Philippine National Police chief Rodolfo Azurin’s own assessment, there might be only “less than five” high-ranking police officers involved in the drug trade. While Azurin said during a news conference on Thursday that his estimate might be wrong, this still painted a completely different picture than what Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos tried to portray the day before, when he said the police force suffered from a “deep infection” of the drug trade. Despite the stark contrast between their assessments of the drug links among police, Azurin still parroted Abalos’ characterization of the issue. “The problem is deep because we are a law enforcement agency,” said the top cop, who also submitted his courtesy resignation following the interior chief’s call. Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2023/01/05/2235547/get-rid-less-5-top-cops-drug-trade-over-900-senior-officials-told-quit -- © Copyright Philstar 2023-01-05

Fire Damages Indian Restaurant in Pattaya A fire damages the kitchen of an Indian restaurant in Pattaya last night, January 4th. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1282587-fire-damages-indian-restaurant-in-pattaya/

A fire damages the kitchen of an Indian restaurant in Pattaya last night, January 4th. Pattaya firefighters rushed to put out the fire that broke out inside Honest restaurant’s kitchen. The restaurant is located on Pattaya Second Road in the Nongprue subdistrict of Banglamung district, Chonburi, near Walking Street. The firefighters arrived at the incident scene—a three-storey building—at 8 PM. They cordoned off the road in front of the building to make room for fire trucks. Smoke was seen gushing out from the ground floor of the building where Honest restaurant is located. Relevant authorities sprayed water into the kitchen of the restaurant and were eventually able to put out the fire after 20 minutes. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2023/01/05/fire-damages-indian-restaurant-in-pattaya-2/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2023-01-05 - 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!

Corpse Found Inside Sunken Car in Chonburi Reservoir PHOTO: ชลบุรีทูเดย์ A free diver was hunting for fish in Regional Irrigation Office 9’s reservoir in Sri Racha district, Chonburi, when he stumbled upon a body trapped inside a submerged sedan yesterday, January 5th. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1282586-corpse-found-inside-sunken-car-in-chonburi-reservoir/

PHOTO: ชลบุรีทูเดย์ A free diver was hunting for fish in Regional Irrigation Office 9’s reservoir in Sri Racha district, Chonburi, when he stumbled upon a body trapped inside a submerged sedan yesterday, January 5th. The reservoir located in the Bang Phra subdistrict is overseen by Regional Irrigation Office 9. The fisherman, 29-year-old Mr. Witoon Boonprakom, was free diving for fish three meters deep and six meters away from the reservoir’s bank when he ran into a white Toyota Vios sedan at the bottom of the pond. Mr. Witoon told local media that he initially had doubts about his discovery, so he resurfaced and dived back down to confirm that it was indeed a car. Once he was certain, he emerged from the reservoir and contacted the authorities. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2023/01/05/corpse-found-inside-sunken-car-in-chonburi-reservoir/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2023-01-05 - 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!

Probe Ordered on Controversial Nameplate of Grand Station BANGKOK, Jan 5 (TNA)– Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob signed an order to form a fact-finding committee to investigate a project to change the nameplate of the Bang Sue Grand Station and the logo of the State Railway of Thailand (SRT). Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1282584-probe-ordered-on-controversial-nameplate-of-grand-station/

BANGKOK, Jan 5 (TNA)– Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob signed an order to form a fact-finding committee to investigate a project to change the nameplate of the Bang Sue Grand Station and the logo of the State Railway of Thailand (SRT). The committee included representatives from the Council of Engineers, the Engineering Institute of Thailand, the Association of Siamese Architects and the Comptroller General’s Department. The order of the transport minister described that the median price of the project was estimated on Dec 9, 2022, at 33,169,726.39 baht and Unique Engineering and Construction PCL (UNIQ) was chosen as the contractor without a bidding contest. Full Story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-1088853 -- © Copyright Thai News Agency 2023-01-05 - 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!

Navy to Expand Search Area for Missing Sailors BANGKOK (NNT) - The Royal Thai Navy will expand its search for the remaining five missing crew members of HMTS Sukhothai to islets and islands in Surat Thani province. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1282583-navy-to-expand-search-area-for-missing-sailors/

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Royal Thai Navy will expand its search for the remaining five missing crew members of HMTS Sukhothai to islets and islands in Surat Thani province. Navy spokesman Adm Pokkrong Monthatpalin has disclosed that the search operation teams have completed their search in Chumphon province and are proceeding south to search for the missing crew members in Surat Thani province. The spokesperson also assured that the navy would provide compensation to the families of the deceased as soon as possible out of concern for their well-being. He explained that the compensation would come from funds and insurance plans belonging to each victim, as well as donations from the business sector. Meanwhile, the navy held royally-sponsored cremations for two crew members on Wednesday afternoon at Wat Sri Wano Padsathit in Rayong province. One was for Chief Petty Officer First Class Kunakorn Jariyayot, or Mor Champ, the hero who saved three crew members but lost his life in the process as he selflessly went back out to sea to look for other crew members. The HMTS Sukhothai sank on December 18 while patrolling in rough seas in Bang Saphan district in Prachuap Khiri Khan province. As of Wednesday, 76 of the 105 crew members had been rescued, 24 others had been found dead, and five crews were still missing. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG230105105017219 -- © Copyright NNT 2022-01-05 - 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 travel agents are not worried about mass of Chinese arrivals Thai travel agencies are not worried about the possibility that some Chinese tourists may be infected with COVID-19, because most of their staff are fully vaccinated, but they are concerned that there may not be enough staff or vehicles to cope with a large number of arrivals. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1282580-thai-travel-agents-are-not-worried-about-mass-of-chinese-arrivals/

Thai travel agencies are not worried about the possibility that some Chinese tourists may be infected with COVID-19, because most of their staff are fully vaccinated, but they are concerned that there may not be enough staff or vehicles to cope with a large number of arrivals. Adith Chairattananon, secretary-general of the Association of Thai Travel Agents (ATTA), said that the Chinese government’s decision to ease travel restrictions on Chinese citizens, effective this Sunday, was totally unexpected and it has caught many Thai travel agents off-guard. He said that the travel agents welcome the return of Chinese tourists, after three years of absence due to China’s lockdown and zero infection policies, adding that they are ready to cope with the arrivals to a certain extent. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thai-travel-agents-are-not-worried-about-mass-of-chinese-arrivals/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-01-05 - 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!

Supporters offer moral support to activist doctor in Songkhla’s Chana district Dr. Supat Hasuwannakit Supporters of Dr. Supat Hasuwannakit showed up at Chana District Hospital in Thailand’s Songkhla province on Wednesday morning to offer moral support, after they learned that he might be transferred out of the district. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1282497-supporters-offer-moral-support-to-activist-doctor-in-songkhla’s-chana-district /

Dr. Supat Hasuwannakit Supporters of Dr. Supat Hasuwannakit showed up at Chana District Hospital in Thailand’s Songkhla province on Wednesday morning to offer moral support, after they learned that he might be transferred out of the district. Leader of the group of supporters, Banchong Nasae, advisor to the Thai Sea Watch Association, said they will protest against the transfer until there is a clear explanation from Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul or Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha. In his capacity as the president of the Rural Doctors Society, Dr. Supat, director of Chana District Hospital, has been actively involved in the social and environmental activities of the local people, who are fighting to protect their communities against development projects which may threaten their livelihoods, such as the Chana industrial estate project. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/supporters-offer-moral-support-to-activist-doctor-in-songkhlas-chana-district/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-01-04 - 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!

Pattaya prepares to bring back month-long musical extravaganza in March PHOTO: Pond Saran Pattaya is gearing up for an exciting month of music as the city prepares to host the Pattaya Music Festival 2023. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1282489-pattaya-prepares-to-bring-back-month-long-musical-extravaganza-in-march/

PHOTO: Pond Saran Pattaya is gearing up for an exciting month of music as the city prepares to host the Pattaya Music Festival 2023. This annual event will attract thousands of music lovers from around the world and features a diverse lineup of some of the biggest names in the music industry, as well as up-and-coming artists on the rise. The festival will run every Friday and Saturday throughout March, showcasing a range of musical genres: rock, pop, electronic, and more. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2023/01/04/pattaya-prepares-to-bring-back-month-long-musical-extravaganza-in-march/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2023-01-04 - 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!

Chinese Buyers Bring Back Hope for Thailand’s Condominium Market PHOTO: MGR Online The reopening of China to international travel for the first time in three years following the announcement to lift the stringent COVID-19 lockdown measures from January 8th onwards has garnered significant attention globally, including in Thailand. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1282486-chinese-buyers-bring-back-hope-for-thailand’s-condominium-market/

PHOTO: MGR Online The reopening of China to international travel for the first time in three years following the announcement to lift the stringent COVID-19 lockdown measures from January 8th onwards has garnered significant attention globally, including in Thailand. The Thai tourism and real estate industries are eagerly hoping that the return of Chinese travelers will revive the battered market conditions instantly, as some expect that more than five million Chinese will flood into the country throughout 2023. In particular, the condominium market is expected to see better activity than the high-end housing market, as laws allowing foreign ownership of up to 49% of condominium units have helped boost the market. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2023/01/04/chinese-buyers-bring-back-hope-for-thailands-condominium-market/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2023-01-04 - 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 national park chief to face disciplinary probe in bribery scandal Another panel will be set up to consider disciplinary action against Rutchada Suriyakul Na Ayutya, director-general of the National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Department, who is currently facing bribery charges. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1282485-thailand’s-national-park-chief-to-face-disciplinary-probe-in-bribery-scandal/

Another panel will be set up to consider disciplinary action against Rutchada Suriyakul Na Ayutya, director-general of the National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Department, who is currently facing bribery charges. Natural Resources and Environment Minister Varawut Silpa-archa told the media today (Wednesday) that the fact-finding investigation, undertaken by the ministry, is almost completed and there are sufficient grounds to launch a disciplinary probe. He said that he has instructed the permanent secretary to proceed. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thailands-national-park-chief-to-face-disciplinary-probe-in-bribery-scandal/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-01-04 - 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!

Female chef crashes into baht bus in Pattaya and suffers serious injuries A 42-year-old woman was in critical condition after crashing her motorbike into a baht bus that was exiting a convenience store in Pattaya. The baht bus driver reportedly admitted that his vehicle’s bumper poked out onto the road and might have caused the accident. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1282483-female-chef-crashes-into-baht-bus-in-pattaya-and-suffers-serious-injuries/

A 42-year-old woman was in critical condition after crashing her motorbike into a baht bus that was exiting a convenience store in Pattaya. The baht bus driver reportedly admitted that his vehicle’s bumper poked out onto the road and might have caused the accident. The victim, identified as Ms. Sunita Thepmanee, was a chef at an unnamed restaurant in Pattaya, according to Sawang Boriboon rescuers who came to her rescue. She was found sprawling unconsciously on the road in front of a 7-11 convenience store in Soi Kho Phai 5, South Pattaya. The rescuers found her yesterday, January 3rd, at 8:30 PM. The victim suffered severe head injuries and was rushed to Banglamung Hospital. Her blue Honda Wave motorbike was discovered near the accident scene along with a baht bus operated between Na Kluea – Chakngeaw Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2023/01/04/female-chef-crashes-into-baht-bus-in-pattaya-and-suffers-serious-injuries/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2023-01-04 - 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!

Phuket residents to rally against interior permanent secretary Suttipong Juljarern Interior Permanent Secretary Suttipong Juljarern appears to be in hot water again, as people in Phuket plan to rally at the new provincial hall on Thursday to protest over his alleged insults aimed at the provincial administration’s garbage disposal and environment management. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1282482-phuket-residents-to-rally-against-interior-permanent-secretary/

Suttipong Juljarern Interior Permanent Secretary Suttipong Juljarern appears to be in hot water again, as people in Phuket plan to rally at the new provincial hall on Thursday to protest over his alleged insults aimed at the provincial administration’s garbage disposal and environment management. Suttipong was also accused of threatening to ask the international community to oppose Phuket’s proposal to host “Specialised Expo 2028”, claiming that the province is not qualified to organise such an event because it has failed in the protection and management of the environment and in promoting awareness of the climate change issue. Chaiyot Punyawai, president of the Phuket Lawyers Association, said in his recent Facebook post that Suttipong’s remarks have tarnished the reputation of Phuket, claiming that Phuket is among a number of provinces highly ranked by the country’s National Anti-Corruption Commission for its transparency and good governance. In addition, he said that Phuket normally generates over 400 billion baht in tourist revenues. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/phuket-residents-to-rally-against-interior-permanent-secretary/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-01-04 - 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 Clarifies B33m New Nameplate of Grand Station BANGKOK, Jan 4 (TNA) – The State Railway of Thailand confirmed transparency on its 33-million-baht project to change the nameplate of the Bang Sue Grand Station. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1282454-bangkok’s-new-train-terminus-to-be-formally-opened-on-january-19th/?do=findComment&comment=17821985