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People travel in the rain in Hanoi on April 15, 2022. Photo by VnExpress/Gia Chinh High-altitude winds and a cold front are set to bring rains to northern Vietnam starting Tuesday. The region has been dry for the past week with temperatures at 22-25 degrees Celsius during the day and 10-12 degrees at night. On Tuesday northwestern and northeastern regions will get rains due to the effects of high-altitude winds, according to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/rainy-weather-to-arrive-in-northern-vietnam-4552596.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-12-26

Pham Vu Linh (L) wears a police uniform at a police station in An Giang Province, December 2022. Photo by VnExpress/Tien Tam A 20-year-old man has been arrested in the southern province of An Giang for impersonating a police officer as a "show-off." The police took in Pham Vu Linh while he was sitting at a coffee shop in Long Xuyen Town wearing a sergeant major's uniform last Saturday. The arrest followed complaints by locals. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/man-wears-police-uniform-to-show-off-arrested-4552650.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-12-26

The house where four children came to make firecrackers in Krong Ana District of Dak Lak Province, before two of them died. Photo by Krong Ana District's People's Procucracy Police in Dak Lak Province have confirmed that two children aged 11 and 12 have died in a blast while making firecrackers at home. The blast, which happened Sunday at the front yard of a local house in Krong Ana District of the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak, also left two other children, aged 12 and 9, injured, the district police confirmed Monday, Cong An Nhan Dan (People's Police) newspaper reported. The four children, who are all boys, bought the explosives online and then followed instructions on YouTube on how to make firecrackers. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/two-children-die-making-firecrackers-in-central-vietnam-4552866.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-12-26

Members of the Manila Police District-Station 11 check on firecracker vendors as they remind them to only sell government-allowed fireworks along Tabora Street in Divisoria, Manila on December 28, 2021. The STAR / Edd Gumban MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health on Monday reported 15 additional firecracker-related injuries, bringing the total to 20 days before the New Year celebrations. Based on the data submitted by the agency’s sentinel hospitals as of 5:59 a.m., the injuries were recorded in Central Visayas (3), Soccsksargen (3), Ilocos region (2), Bicol region (2), Western Visayas (2), Davao region (2), Metro Manila (2), Central Luzon (1), Calabarzon (1), Mimaropa (1), and the Cordillera Administrative Region (1). Eleven of the cases sustained eye injuries, while two cases had blast burn injuries requiring amputation. Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/12/26/2233368/20-firecracker-injuries-run-new-year -- © Copyright Philstar 2022-12-26

In this March 29, 2020 file photo, members of the New People's Army mark the rebel group's 51st anniversary. Photo courtesy of Visayas Today / Nonoy Espina, file MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines said Monday that it sees an opportunity to reach out to local units of the Communist Party of the Philippines and its armed wing, the New People’s Army, to encourage them to surrender to the government following the death of their founding chairperson, Jose Maria Sison. "The lack of Joma is actually an opportunity for us, for all of us in the government to reach out to local leaders of the CPP-NPA," Col. Medel Aguilar, military spokesperson, told ABS-CBN News Channel’s "Rundown." The CPP has said that holding the localized talks will not address the root causes of the decades-long insurgency and has stood firm that any talks would be through the National Democratic Fronf of the Philippines. Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/12/26/2233376/afp-sees-chance-localized-surrender-talks-after-joma-sisons-death -- © Copyright Philstar 2022-12-26

This handout photo taken on December 25, 2022 and received on December 26 from the Philippine Coast Guard shows rescuers evacuating people from a flooded area in Ozamiz City, Misamis Occidental. Two Handout / Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) / AFP MANILA, Philippines (Updated 12:27 p.m.) — Authorities said six people died and 19 were missing as parts of the country experienced heavy rains and floods during the Christmas weekend. In a bulletin released Monday morning, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council said two individuals in Camarines Sur and four in Misamis Occidental were reported dead. Ten people in Bicol region, six in Eastern Visayas, and three in Northern Mindanao were missing. Three individuals were injured. Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/12/26/2233374/two-people-killed-over-80k-affected-christmas-rains-floods -- © Copyright Philstar 2022-12-26

Passengers wait at a terminal station to take buses, which will take them back to their home provinces for Christmas holiday celebrations with family and loved ones, in Paranaque, Metro Manila on December 23, 2022. AFP / Kevin Tristan Espiritu MANILA, Philippines — The COVID-19 positivity rate in Metro Manila dropped to 11.5%, but it increased significantly in four Luzon provinces, the OCTA Research group reported Monday. The percentage of people testing positive in the capital region was down to 11.5% on December 25 from 13.9% on December 17. Meanwhile, “significant increase” in COVID-19 positivity rate was observed in Albay, Ilocos Sur, Kalinga, and Pampanga. Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/12/26/2233398/significant-rise-covid-19-positivity-rate-seen-4-luzon-provinces -- © Copyright Philstar 2022-12-26

Subscriber identity module (SIM) cards. The STAR / File MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Information and Communications Technology said Monday that problems may occur in the first two weeks of SIM registration, but telecommunications companies assured that they will be continuously improving their processes. "The first two weeks will be a test registration. Which means registrations are valid, but there could be some difficulties and minor errors as the implementation process is finetuned," DICT Undersecretary Anna Mae Lamentillo said a day before SIM registration begins. Representatives from Globe and Dito, however, assured the public that they will be enhancing their registration and verification processes. Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/12/26/2233397/hitches-expected-first-weeks-sim-card-registration -- © Copyright Philstar 2022-12-26

18th anniversary of the 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami in Phuket PHOTO: Phuket tsunami memorial in Mai Khao. At this late stage of of December 26, 18 years ago, stunned survivors along Thailand’s Andaman coastline were mopping up the debris and collecting bodies strewn around after a tsunami hit on that morning. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281664-18th-anniversary-of-the-2004-boxing-day-tsunami-in-phuket/

PHOTO: Phuket tsunami memorial in Mai Khao. At this late stage of of December 26, 18 years ago, stunned survivors along Thailand’s Andaman coastline were mopping up the debris and collecting bodies strewn around after a tsunami hit on that morning. Just a minute before 8am, depending where you were along the coast, the first wave plunged into the Thai Andaman coastline, brimming and busy with local and foreign tourists. Along Phuket’s west coast, some areas were affected more than others. The northern beaches, with very steep shorelines, took a lot of energy out of the waves. But Kamala has a shallower approach to the beach and the waves came a lot further inland. Same at Khao Lak, north of Phuket, where waves flooded up to a kilometre inland. Patong suffered from a peninsula of land on either side of the 3 kilometre-wide bay, funnelling the energy as the waves hit. Places like the village and accommodation areas of Koh Phi Phi Don were just metres above sea level and didn’t stand a chance. As the body count became apparent, the Thai government logged 4,812 confirmed deaths, 8,457 injuries, and 4,499 missing after Thailand’s Andaman coastlines were hit by a tsunami caused by the Indian Ocean earthquake. A massive earthquake, measuring 9.1 on the Richter scale, struck off the west coast of northern Sumatra, Indonesia. The epicentre was 30 kilometres under the seabed and approximately 250 kilometres south to south-west of Banda Aceh. The small city had around 260,000 residents on the day of the earthquake. Approximately 160,000 people were killed in the Banda Aceh capital and early areas, the worst hit area around the Indian Ocean. In all, an estimated 250,000 people died around the rim of the Indian Ocean on that day. 18 years later and religious ceremonies have been held at the Phuket Tsunami Memorial Wall situated in the far north of the island, remembering victims of the Boxing Day Tsunami, aka. Indian Ocean Ocean Tsunami or Asian Tsunami. Ceremonies representing Christians, Buddhists and Islam were represented at this morning’s ceremony. Victims from 35 countries have their names immortalised on the memorial wall – their bodies were buried behind the wall. Source: https://phuket-go.com/phuket-news/phuket-news/18th-anniversary-of-the-2004-boxing-day-tsunami-in-phuket/ -- © Copyright Phuket GO 2022-12-26 - 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. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

Carbon Credit Program Launched in Phetchaburi BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has launched a carbon credit program that the government hopes will encourage communities around the country to preserve and expand their forests. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281663-carbon-credit-program-launched-in-phetchaburi/

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has launched a carbon credit program that the government hopes will encourage communities around the country to preserve and expand their forests. According to Natural Resources and Environment Minister Varawut Silpa-arch, Ban Khong Taban in Phetchaburi province was the first community to join the campaign. The village, which joined the Thailand Voluntary Emission Reduction Program in 2015, has around 1,397 rai of land. Residents conserve the local forests with assistance from the Royal Forest Department, Kasetsart University, the Mae Fah Luang Foundation and the independent electricity producer Ratch Group. As demand for carbon credits increases on the world market, particularly among industrialized nations, Varawut said carbon trading systems could also be a substantial source of income for local communities. Ban Khong Taban in particular has been certified to hold 5,259 tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2E), making it a prime candidate for the project. Ratch Group has so far committed to purchasing the credits for a minimum of 500 baht for each CO2E ton, with a share of the total revenue earmarked for forest preservation and protection. Surachai Achalaboon, chief of the Department of Royal Forest, meanwhile said the department would push the carbon credit scheme to over 12,000 other communities around the country. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG221226103821887 -- © Copyright NNT 2022-12-24 - 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 police raid shop-houses suspected of electricity theft for Bitcoin mining Police and utility officials in Nang Rong district of the north-eastern province of Buri Ram searched two shop houses yesterday (Sunday), the occupants of which are suspected of stealing electricity over the past nine months. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281662-thai-police-raid-shop-houses-suspected-of-electricity-theft-for-bitcoin-mining/

Police and utility officials in Nang Rong district of the north-eastern province of Buri Ram searched two shop houses yesterday (Sunday), the occupants of which are suspected of stealing electricity over the past nine months. They did not find anybody in the two shop-houses, but found several computer notebooks, 60 sets of computer accessories, Wi-Fi routers, close-circuit TV cameras and electrical distribution boards in one room and four electric fans in another room. Utility officials checked the electrical wiring and found one of the buildings directly connected to the Provincial Electricity Authority electrical cabling, which is proof of electricity theft. They estimated losses from power theft at about a million baht. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thai-police-raid-shop-houses-suspected-of-electricity-theft-for-bitcoin-mining/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-12-26 - 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. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

Thai police will no longer reveal nationalities of foreign suspects Wikimedia The Royal Thai Police will no longer reveal the nationalities of foreign suspects, following complaints that doing so risked damaging relations with the countries in question. A Nation Thailand report says that the RTP has ordered all law-enforcement bodies to refrain from mentioning nationalities when discussing arrested foreign nationals. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281661-thai-police-will-no-longer-reveal-nationalities-of-foreign-suspects/

Wikimedia The Royal Thai Police will no longer reveal the nationalities of foreign suspects, following complaints that doing so risked damaging relations with the countries in question. A Nation Thailand report says that the RTP has ordered all law-enforcement bodies to refrain from mentioning nationalities when discussing arrested foreign nationals. The move comes after a number of foreign ambassadors complained about “sensationalist” reporting that risked damaging international relations. It’s understood Roi Ingkhapairoj, spokesman for the RTP, issued an order on Saturday, instructing all 9 provincial bureaus to keep the nationalities of foreign suspects out of the media. (Phuket GO speculates it may be related to some of the reporting about Chinese national and Thai citizen ‘Tuhao’ over allegations of drug offences, ‘grey’ businesses and money laundering) According to Roi, the handling of such cases up to now has risked damaging Thailand’s ties with the suspects’ home countries. The order means that in future, the authorities can only provide information related to the cases in question, without specifying the nationality of suspects. It’s understood the order only applies to cases that have not yet been tried in court. Roi also wants all police officers who are addressing the media to be accompanied by colleagues whose role it is to give media interviews. According to the Nation Thailand report, the ambassadors of several countries had filed complaints that many police interviews gave people the wrong impression of their countries. The ambassadors have pointed out that they always cooperate with the Thai authorities, but “sensationalised media reports risk damaging the reputation of their countries”. Source: https://phuket-go.com/phuket-news/national-news/thai-police-will-no-longer-reveal-nationalities-of-foreign-suspects/ -- © Copyright Phuket GO 2022-12-26 - 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. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

FTI Says Power Price Hike Will Affect Competitiveness BANGKOK (NNT) - The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has suggested that a recent decision to hike electricity prices by 20% in early 2023 will push up inflation and undermine Thailand’s competitiveness just as the economy has started to gradually recover from the pandemic. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281660-fti-says-power-price-hike-will-affect-competitiveness/

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has suggested that a recent decision to hike electricity prices by 20% in early 2023 will push up inflation and undermine Thailand’s competitiveness just as the economy has started to gradually recover from the pandemic. Citing higher fuel costs, the Energy Regulatory Commission said the power tariff for businesses will increase by 20.5% to 5.69 baht ($0.1640) per unit from January to April, with that of households remaining at 4.72 baht. The FTI, which includes representatives from industry, banking and commerce, urged the government to delay the price hike as manufacturers would be forced to increase the price of goods. FTI Vice Chairman Isares Ratanadilok Na Phuket said, "The hike will have a severe impact on people’s costs of living and the cost of the manufacturing and service sectors still in recovery." Roongrote Rangsiyopash, President of industrial conglomerate SCG, meanwhile said the move will reduce Thailand’s competitiveness and attractiveness as power costs for businesses will be 50-120% higher than those in countries like Vietnam and Indonesia. Surong Bulakul, Vice Chairman of the Thai Chamber of Commerce, said higher power prices could increase inflation to 3.5% next year, from 3% currently forecast, with interest rates on the rise. The Bank of Thailand (BOT) said it would continue to raise rates for a while to help the economy and curb inflation. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG221226140035976 -- © Copyright NNT 2022-12-24 - 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!

Two teams formed to probe loss of HTMS Sukhothai and rescue operations The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) has set up two panels, one to investigate the cause of the sinking of HTMS Sukhothai and the second to assess the search and rescue operations and the ship abandonment process, Admiral Pokkrong Monthatphalin, the RTN Spokesman said today (Monday). Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281659-two-teams-formed-to-probe-loss-of-htms-sukhothai-and-rescue-operations/

The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) has set up two panels, one to investigate the cause of the sinking of HTMS Sukhothai and the second to assess the search and rescue operations and the ship abandonment process, Admiral Pokkrong Monthatphalin, the RTN Spokesman said today (Monday). Searches continue for the eighth consecutive day today. Admiral Pokkrong said that the body washed ashore in Sathing Phra district of Songkhla province yesterday was not a missing crew member, but a Thai trawler crew member who was reported to have drowned on December 18th, the same day that the HTMS Sukhothai sank off Bang Saphan district of Prachuap Khiri Khan. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/two-teams-formed-to-probe-loss-of-htms-sukhothai-and-rescue-operations/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-12-26 - 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. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

Woman files police report against transgender individual for allegedly attacking her A woman claimed to the Pattaya police she was slapped in the back of the head by a transgender suspect who she said might be mentally ill and dangerous. The victim filed a police report today, December 23rd, at 10 AM. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281482-woman-files-police-report-against-transgender-individual-for-allegedly-attacking-her/

A woman claimed to the Pattaya police she was slapped in the back of the head by a transgender suspect who she said might be mentally ill and dangerous. The victim filed a police report today, December 23rd, at 10 AM. Ms. Patcharaphisut Poshyanon, 29, told The Pattaya News that an unidentified suspect who she described as a transgender person suddenly slapped her in the head for unknown reasons on December 20th while she was trying to park her motorbike. The victim was assaulted on Pattaya Third Road in the Banglamung district of Chonburi. Not only was she slapped, the victim was also threatened by the suspect aged around 30 years old, according to the victim. The suspect wore a black shirt, jeans, and sandals. The force of the suspect’s slap knocked the victim’s motorcycle helmet off her head, the victim claimed. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/12/23/woman-files-police-report-against-transgender-individual-in-pattaya-for-allegedly-attacking-her/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-12-23 - 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!

Body of missing HTMS Sukhothai crew member found at sea One of the 23 missing crew of the ill-fated HTMS Sukhothai was found dead this evening (Friday) and was recovered from the sea by HTMS Bang Rachan near the location of the sunken vessel. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281481-body-of-missing-htms-sukhothai-crew-member-found-at-sea/

One of the 23 missing crew of the ill-fated HTMS Sukhothai was found dead this evening (Friday) and was recovered from the sea by HTMS Bang Rachan near the location of the sunken vessel. Admiral Pokkrong Monthatphalin, spokesman for the Royal Thai Navy, said Friday night that the body was found drifting at sea at about 4.15pm. The remains were then taken back to Bang Saphan port. Upon arrival, they were placed in an ambulance and taken to the district’s Sawangratsattha Dhammasathan Foundation for identification. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/body-of-missing-htms-sukhothai-crew-member-found-at-sea/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-12-23 - 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!

A 20-year-old motorcyclist was crushed to death by an 18-wheeler while heading back home from work in Chonburi’s Mueang district. The accident happened yesterday, December 22nd, 2022, on a road beneath a motorway in the Don Hua Lor sub-district. The victim, 20-year-old Mr. Phatthames Sriraksa, was found dead with several bone fractures. Phatthames, a Sisaket province native, was taken to a local hospital for funeral arrangements by first responders. His motorbike, a black and yellow Yamaha Mio registered in Chonburi, was found under a white 18-wheeler driven by 43-year-old Mr. Yan Leabloy. The driver claimed to the police that the victim drove at high speed while navigating a curve, lost control, and slid under his truck. Yan said he was driving normally and could not brake so the victim was run over. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/12/23/18-wheeler-fatally-crushes-20-year-old-motorist-in-chonburi/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-12-23 - 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!