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Health Min Opens Dedicated Center For Suppression Of Illegal Beauty Operations BANGKOK (NNT) - Fake doctors, unauthorized clinics employing real doctors, and the issue of “suitcase doctors” have become hot topics accompanying the popularity of beauty operations. The health ministry has now opened a dedicated center for tracking down these activities so that consumers are kept safe. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280718-health-min-opens-dedicated-center-for-suppression-of-illegal-beauty-operations/

BANGKOK (NNT) - Fake doctors, unauthorized clinics employing real doctors, and the issue of “suitcase doctors” have become hot topics accompanying the popularity of beauty operations. The health ministry has now opened a dedicated center for tracking down these activities so that consumers are kept safe. Deputy Public Health Minister Sathit Pitutecha inaugurated the “operation center for investigating technological wrongdoings”. The center was set up to suppress fake doctors, illegal clinics, and “suitcase doctors”. The latter refers to unlicensed individuals who deliver beauty procedures in unauthorized settings. The center will act as the hub for complaints and reports reception and will monitor wrongdoings. It will also coordinate with relevant agencies to analyze problems and determine solutions with relevant agencies such as the Food and Drug Administration. The center will work to investigate wrongdoings quickly so consumers are kept safe and justice is delivered. Mr. Sathit revealed that much information has been submitted from the public since the center started operation. However, there were too few personnel at the center to handle all the information. Staff from the Bureau of Legal Affairs had to be drawn in to speed up work. This is so complaints can be addressed in a timely manner as some cases, such as fake doctors, require a speedy response to minimize damage. The deputy health minister said the center will reduce the steps associated with complaints and reports filing and reduce the time incurred until an arrest is made. Public access to complaints and reports filing over illegal beauty operations will also improve. The center can be reached via the hotline number 1426 or the Facebook of the Department of Health Services Support. Mr. Sathit said 40 cases involving fake doctors and illegal health establishments have been processed since October 2021. The cases involved arrests. Another 164 cases involving fines ranging between 10,000 and 100,000 baht were processed. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG221215090022075 -- © Copyright NNT 2022-12-15 - 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!

DSI investigating money laundering activities allegedly connected to “Tuhao” Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn Thailand’s Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has taken on the investigation of Chinese businessman Chaiyanat Kornchayanant, aka “Tuhao”, but only as it relates to alleged money laundering, Justice Minister Somsak Thepsuthin told a news conference on Thursday. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280717-dsi-investigating-money-laundering-activities-allegedly-connected-to-“tuhao”/

Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn Thailand’s Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has taken on the investigation of Chinese businessman Chaiyanat Kornchayanant, aka “Tuhao”, but only as it relates to alleged money laundering, Justice Minister Somsak Thepsuthin told a news conference on Thursday. He said that the DSI has found that some of the offences allegedly committed by Chaiyanat are in violation of the anti-money laundering law and, therefore, it has the authority to investigate the case without the consent of the special case committee. DSI Deputy Director-General Pol Maj Yuthana Praedam, meanwhile, explained that the other offences, not related to money laundering, are still under the jurisdiction of the police and the Office of the Attorney-General. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/dsi-investigating-money-laundering-activities-allegedly-connected-to-tuhao/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-12-15 - 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!

IPTV operator must pay ฿14m to broadcast last two World Cup matches The Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) has informed Super Broadband Network Limited (SBN), provider of the AIS “Playbox” service, that it will have to pay 6 and 8 million baht respectively if it wants broadcast rights to the semi-final and final match of World Cup 2022. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280645-iptv-operator-must-pay-฿14m-to-broadcast-last-two-world-cup-matches/

The Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) has informed Super Broadband Network Limited (SBN), provider of the AIS “Playbox” service, that it will have to pay 6 and 8 million baht respectively if it wants broadcast rights to the semi-final and final match of World Cup 2022. SBN had to respond to the SAT by yesterday (Tuesday), according to the letter from SAT Governor Kongsak Yodmanee addressed to SBN. SBN has informed the SAT that it cannot broadcast the World Cup matches via its IPTV platform due to an injunction issued by the Central Intellectual Property and International Trade Court, as sought by True Corporation. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/iptv-operator-must-pay-฿14m-to-broadcast-last-two-world-cup-matches/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-12-14 - 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!

Deadline extended by 6 months for student loan borrowers seeking reprieve The Thai government has agreed to extend the deadline for student loan reprieves to June 30th next year, Deputy Government Spokesperson Rachada Dhnadirek said today (Wednesday). Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280644-deadline-extended-by-6-months-for-student-loan-borrowers-seeking-reprieve/

The Thai government has agreed to extend the deadline for student loan reprieves to June 30th next year, Deputy Government Spokesperson Rachada Dhnadirek said today (Wednesday). According to the debt easing measure, the interest rate charged on student loans will be slashed from 1% per annum to 0.01% for borrowers who have not defaulted on repayments. The principal amount will be reduced by 5% for borrowers who have never defaulted and who want to settle the outstanding amount as a lump sum. The amount of fines will be cut by 80% for borrowers who have not been taken to court and who want to settle their outstanding debt. The fines will be reduced to 0.5% of the amount outstanding for borrowers who cannot settle overdue amounts but have not been taken to court. There will be no fines for any borrowers who agree to settle their loans in full. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/deadline-extended-by-6-months-for-student-loan-borrowers-seeking-reprieve/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-12-14 - 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!

Online gambling operator given 20 years in prison A major online gambling operator was sentenced to 54 years in prison, reduced to 20 years today (Wednesday), after he was found guilty of 25 offences related illegal gambling by the Criminal Court. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280643-online-gambling-operator-given-20-years-in-prison/

A major online gambling operator was sentenced to 54 years in prison, reduced to 20 years today (Wednesday), after he was found guilty of 25 offences related illegal gambling by the Criminal Court. 18 others who were also involved in the illegal gambling were given prison terms from three months to 14 years, with most one year and four months. Two escaped during the trial. During the trial, the court heard that Sia Po Po-anon, the alleged ring leader, operated illegal online gambling via several platforms. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/online-gambling-operator-given-20-years-in-prison/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-12-14 - 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!

Thanh Vu holds the Vietnamese flag as she receives the medal and the SwissUltra cup in Switzerland. Photo by SwissUltra Several Vietnamese people have made names for themselves on the international stage for helping make the world a better place and inspiring others to do the same. Top British scientist In June, Nguyen Thi Kim Thanh, 52, professor at University College London (UCL), won the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)'s 2022 Interdisciplinary Prize. The 52-year-old scientist garnered the prestigious honor "for outstanding contributions to interdisciplinary research on fundamental understanding of chemical syntheses, physical studies of plasmonic and magnetic nanomaterials for biomedical applications," according to the RSC website. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/vietnamese-on-top-of-the-world-in-2022-4548039.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-12-14

Nguyen Viet Dung, a deputy of the Quang Nam Province People's Council. Photo by VnExpress/Son Thuy A delegate of Quang Nam Province's legislature People's Council used his golf club to batter a female caddy over a rules disagreement earlier this month. Nguyen Viet Dung, 44, chairman of the Dat Quang Group management board and a member of the Quang Nam People's Council, submitted a report to the council Tuesday that said he went golfing with several partners at a BRG course in Da Nang that borders Quang Nam on December 6. A 32-year-old woman named Loan was providing caddy assistance to the group when a dispute over game rules occurred. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/people-s-council-official-injures-caddy-with-golf-club-over-game-rule-disputes-4547854.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-12-14

Doctors in an operation. Illustration photo by Pixabay Foreign clinics in HCMC, most of them Chinese, are conjuring up threats of deadly diseases to get more money out of patients. A 54-year-old man with nocturia came to a foreign clinic in District 10 to get a diagnosis. He received injections worth VND22 million ($931.22), but his condition did not improve. The man, unnamed, said he's heard of the clinic via social media. After making calls to the clinic for advice, its employees told him every day to go to the clinic soon or his condition could worsen and become dangerous. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/foreign-clinics-in-hcmc-conjure-up-fake-diseases-to-drain-patients-pockets-4547848.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-12-14

The Saigon River Tunnel's surface is under repair, December 2022. Photo by VnExpress/Van Tiem The Saigon River Tunnel in HCMC between downtown District 1 and Thu Duc City is under maintenance after being used for 11 years. Work has been going on for two weeks now to fix the road surface and is scheduled to finish by month-end. It is carried out between 11 p.m. and 4 a.m. when only cars are allowed and traffic is light, and so commuters are not affected much, Doan Van Tan, director of the HCMC Urban Traffic Management Center, said. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/saigon-river-tunnel-maintenance-to-be-completed-before-new-year-4547924.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-12-14

The aftermath of a fire incident in Hung Yen Province, set by three women against their mother over inheritance dispute. Photo courtesy of the Trung Hoa Commune People's Committee A woman in the northern Hung Yen Province succumbed to fire injuries Wednesday caused by her house being set ablaze by her three daughters over inheritance disputes. Vu Thi Deu, 61, died at the National Institute of Burns in Hanoi after 40 days of treatment, her family said. Two of her daughters, Do Thi Dinh, 40, and Do Thi Diem, 34, had died of burn injuries in November, and the youngest daughter, Do Thi Dua, 32, had the least severe injuries but remains in hospital. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/mother-dies-after-being-set-on-fire-by-daughters-over-land-inheritance-4548073.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-12-14

Stock image of a fishing net. Image by Richard Revel from Pixabay LONDON, United Kingdom — Jersey police said Tuesday that two bodies had been found in the search for three fishermen missing since their boat collided with a cargo ship. The bodies were found near the fishing boat, the Ecume II, which sank early Thursday morning after the collision with the Commodore Goodwill off Jersey. The States of Jersey Police said they were continuing the search and rescue operation while weather permitted. Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/12/14/2230716/two-bodies-found-search-missing-jersey-fishermen-including-filipinos -- © Copyright Philstar 2022-12-14

Subscriber identity module (SIM) cards. The STAR / File MANILA, Philippines — The National Telecommunications Commission and the Department of Information and Communications will provide SIM registration centers to help those without ready access to internet register their mobile numbers. With the implementing rules and regulations of the SIM card registration law issued last Monday, the NTC is urging all users to register already in order to keep their mobile numbers. Telecommunication firms are also called on to ensure that they have their online registration platforms ready for the implementation of the law. “DICT, NTC will coordinate with local government agencies… to put up registration centers [in remote areas] and of course, with the assistance of the barangay captains, the village chiefs, in those areas,” NTC Consultant Edgardo Cabarios said in an interview with state television on Wednesday. Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/12/14/2230754/ntc-dict-put-sim-registration-centers-remote-areas -- © Copyright Philstar 2022-12-14

Reproductive Health Law advocates stage at a 2014 rally on Session Road in Baguio City. The STAR / Andy Zapata Jr. MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines should sustain the gains of the of the reproductive health law and address the gaps in the implementation of the measure, sexual and reproductive health rights advocates said Tuesday. Late President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III signed Republic Act 10345 in December 2012 amid staunch opposition from various groups, including the Catholic Church. Even after the law’s enactment, it had to overcome legal battles. “A decade after its enactment, it is everybody’s task to sustain the gains and maintain the momentum of the RH Law,” said Leila Saiji Joudane, country representative of the United Nations Population Fund Philippines. Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/12/14/2230661/advocates-call-govt-sustain-gains-address-gap-rh-law-implementation -- © Copyright Philstar 2022-12-14

MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court has reminded lawyers that posting communications with their clients on social media may result in a disbarment case. Lawyers who make commentaries on pending cases have also been warned that they should have respect to the officers of the court. “I hope others will become very aware of Attorney-client privilege and respect of lawyers to the officers of court that are deciding pending cases. We think we need to communicate that,” Associate Justice Marvic Leonen said. Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/12/14/2230771/sc-reminds-lawyers-vs-breaking-attorney-client-privilege-social-media -- © Copyright Philstar 2022-12-14

Jailed activist Reina Mae Nasino views the coffin of her three-month old daughter River. JUCRA pool photo MANILA, Philippines — Activist Reina Mae Nasino and two others have asked a Manila court to cut their bail bonds by half, arguing that their inability to pay the “enormous” amounts render their access to temporary freedom “practically nugatory.” Nasino and Alma Moran are being asked by the Manila Regional Trial Court Branch 47 to pay P420,000 each for bail, while Ram Carlo Bautista is being asked to pay P570,000 — amounts which they said they are unable to pay due to their circumstances. Nasino and Moran appealed to the court to reduce their bail to P210,000 each, while Bautista asked to reduce his bail to P285,000, “even as these amounts would remain to be a tremendous challenge to raise as it is.” Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/12/14/2230730/nasino-2-other-activists-ask-manila-court-reduce-enormous-bail -- © Copyright Philstar 2022-12-14

Talks To Address Patong Beach Encroachment By Beach Umbrella Providers An influx of visitors to Phuket has resulted in a deficiency in the number of sun loungers and beach umbrellas on Patong beach. Due to the demand, some providers of the items have been encroaching beyond the allowable area. Talks will now be held on whether to allocate additional areas for the sun loungers. Consideration will be given to tourist safety and the preservation of a good ambiance at the beach. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280628-talks-to-address-patong-beach-encroachment-by-beach-umbrella-providers/

An influx of visitors to Phuket has resulted in a deficiency in the number of sun loungers and beach umbrellas on Patong beach. Due to the demand, some providers of the items have been encroaching beyond the allowable area. Talks will now be held on whether to allocate additional areas for the sun loungers. Consideration will be given to tourist safety and the preservation of a good ambiance at the beach. Patong beach in Phuket has become reinvigorated with the presence of tourists from Europe, Russia, India, Australia, Singapore, and the UK. Thais are also favoring holidays in the island province. The influx of tourists means there are no longer enough sun loungers and beach umbrellas for visitors. Providers of sun loungers and beach umbrellas have also breached regulations as the items encroached beyond the allowable extent in some spots on the beach. The regulation stipulates that the items may only take up 10% of the space on the beach, which stretches for about 3 kilometers. Prichawut Kisin, chairman of the association representing sun lounger providers on Patong beach, addressed complaints about the items being placed beyond the allowable extent. His association viewed the zone for sun loungers should be expanded to 20% in the high season while remaining at 10% of the beach area in the low season. The association is preparing to file for permission to expand the sun loungers zone. Mr. Prichawut added discussions will be had with relevant agencies about massage providers on the beach. The talks will also include the issue of people who come to the beach to sell goods and services at night. He said the talks are aimed at instilling safety and confidence in tourists. Mr. Prichawut said the association is also proposing the green area at the beach be expanded by planting plants such as bayhops and thatch screwpines. The plants will help preserve the upper soil layer at the beach. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG221214091358715 -- © Copyright NNT 2022-12-14 - 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!

BTS asked to cease publicity re debt settlement by Krungthep Thanakom The Bangkok Mass Transit System (BTS), the operator of the Green Line sky train service, has been urged to end its continuous advertising, demanding the settlement of a large debt owed to it by Krungthep Thanakom, an investment arm of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280627-bts-asked-to-cease-publicity-re-debt-settlement-by-krungthep-thanakom/

The Bangkok Mass Transit System (BTS), the operator of the Green Line sky train service, has been urged to end its continuous advertising, demanding the settlement of a large debt owed to it by Krungthep Thanakom, an investment arm of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration. Krungthep Thanakom owes BTS 20 billion baht for operations and maintenance and 20 billion baht for the installation of electrical and mechanical systems for the extensions from Mor Chit to Khu Khot in Pathum Thani and from Bearing to Keha in Samut Prakan. Assistant Professor Dr. Prasaeng Mongkolsiri, president of Krungthep Thanakom, said today that BTS has been “bombarding” members of the public with non-stop advertisements, through various channels, demanding Krungthep Thanakom settles the debt owed to BTS. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/bts-asked-to-cease-publicity-re-debt-settlement-by-krungthep-thanakom/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-12-14 - 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!

NGV Price Rises, LPG Price Unchanged BANGKOK, Dec 14 (TNA) – PTT Group will increase its price of natural gas for vehicles (NGV) by one baht per kilogram on Dec 16 except for taxis while the price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) will be frozen until next month. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1280626-ngv-price-rises-lpg-price-unchanged/