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BANGKOK (NNT) - The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has said it would discuss plans to upgrade the Amazing Thailand Marathon in 2023 with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and the private sector. This year’s marathon was jointly organized by TAT, Tri-League and Toyota Thailand on November 20. The race was divided into four categories: the 42.195-kilometer marathon, the 21-kilometer half marathon, the 10-kilometer, and the 5-kilometer family fun run. The event, inaugurated by Tourism and Sports Minister Pipat Ratchakitprakarn, began at the Rajamangala National Stadium and traversed several of Bangkok’s most recognizable landmarks, including the Victory Monument, the Rama 8 bridge, the old parliament building and Benchamabophit Marble Temple. It involved some 25,000 participants, including Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt. Ethiopian Yimer Ari won the marathon with a time of 2:21:36, receiving a trophy from His Majesty the King and the grand cash prize of 100,000 baht. The first runner-up was Sanchai Namkhet, who completed the race in 2:24:24 and was awarded 50,000 baht. Third place was awarded to Natthawut In-noom, whose time of 2:27:07 earned him a cash prize of 30,000 baht. Shelmith Muriuki of Kenya won the women’s marathon at 2:39:38, receiving a trophy from Her Majesty the Queen and the grand cash prize of 100,000 baht. With a time of 2:49:07, the second-place finisher was Russian Alexandra Morozova, followed by another Kenyan runner, Magaret Njuguna, in third place. With a time of 2:55:30, Thai female marathon runner Linda Chanthachid placed first among Thai female competitors. She received a trophy and a cash prize of 50,000 baht from Her Majesty the Queen. A second Kenyan, Kepha Ongeri Ondima, won the half marathon with a time of 1:04:07 and received a trophy from HRH Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendira Debyavati. Ethiopian Marta Birehan clocked a time of 1:19:47 to win the women’s half marathon. She was also awarded a trophy and 50,000 baht from HRH Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendira Debyavati. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG221205131603184 -- © Copyright NNT 2022-12-05 - 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!

Deputy PM Inspects Mukdahan Water Projects BANGKOK (NNT) - Deputy Prime Minister Gen Prawit Wongsuwan recently visited Mukdahan province to inspect local water management projects, as areas in the upper part of Thailand start to transition into the dry season. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279735-deputy-pm-inspects-mukdahan-water-projects/

BANGKOK (NNT) - Deputy Prime Minister Gen Prawit Wongsuwan recently visited Mukdahan province to inspect local water management projects, as areas in the upper part of Thailand start to transition into the dry season. His trip began at the construction site of the Huai Bang Eee water discharge gate in Don Tan district and the solar-powered groundwater extraction station in Dong Mon sub-district. The deputy premier also received a briefing on the progress of these projects, and asked the Royal Irrigation Department and the Department of Groundwater Resources to ensure the construction will conclude without delay. The two water management facilities will play important roles in the area, with the Huai Bang Eee water gate capable of helping to divert rainwater in order to mitigate flooding, as well as conserve water for the dry season. It can also help prevent water from the Mekong River from overflowing into farms. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG221205123457159 -- © Copyright NNT 2022-12-05 - 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 Embassy in Pakistan and Marriott Collaborate on Thai Food Festival ISLAMABAD (NNT) - Musical performances, traditional dance routines and authentic Thai cuisine were featured over the weekend as the Marriott Hotel collaborated with the Royal Embassy of Thailand in Pakistan for a one-day Thai food festival. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279734-thai-embassy-in-pakistan-and-marriott-collaborate-on-thai-food-festival/

ISLAMABAD (NNT) - Musical performances, traditional dance routines and authentic Thai cuisine were featured over the weekend as the Marriott Hotel collaborated with the Royal Embassy of Thailand in Pakistan for a one-day Thai food festival. The festival presented an exciting menu of various selections, spicy steamed fish with lemon topped with seafood sauce, and hot red chicken curry with coconut milk and exotic eggplants. The culinary experience was prepared by Marriott’s Executive Thai Chef Thaiwichai and live performances by a professional cultural troupe from Thailand. Chef Thaiwichai has culinary experience of over 25 years and heads the kitchen of The Royal Elephant, the only restaurant in Pakistan that has been awarded the Thai Select Premium Certificate by the Thai Ministry of Commerce. Thai Ambassador to Pakistan Chakkrid Krachaiwong, said, “The Royal Thai Embassy is very pleased to work with Islamabad Marriott Hotel to present authentic Thai cuisine to Pakistani guests,” adding that “Thai food is a wonder in itself and will surprise you on multiple fronts.” He further noted that “Thailand is famous for its excellence in food, wonderful cultural heritage and amazing performances. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG221205122334153 -- © Copyright NNT 2022-12-05 - 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!

Thailand Post Introduces Digital Post ID BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand Post has introduced a new way of digitally addressing mail recipients with its new Digital Post ID service, using digital codes instead of written addresses. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279733-thailand-post-introduces-digital-post-id/

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand Post has introduced a new way of digitally addressing mail recipients with its new Digital Post ID service, using digital codes instead of written addresses. Speaking at the launch ceremony, Digital Economy and Society Minister Chaiwut Thanakamanusorn said Digital Post ID implements a coordinates-based system similar to GPS, allowing postal operators to get a precise location of the delivery destination. The Digital Post ID is also capable of accounting for verticality so postal workers know if the recipient lives on a high floor. Thailand Post is set to pilot the new service early next year, with the national rollout expected to take place in 2024. Thailand Post CEO Dhanant Subhadrabandhu explained that the QR code-based system could in the future be printed on mail and packages sent via Thailand Post, replacing written recipient names and addresses entirely. According to the Thailand Post CEO, each code assigned to a particular shipment will be single-use, thereby helping protect the personal information of customers. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG221205134758196 -- © Copyright NNT 2022-12-05 - 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!

Thailand’s COVID death toll rises, hospitalisations fall during past week Deaths from COVID-19 between November 27th and December 3rd surged to 105, or an average of 15 cases a day, from the previous week’s 74 deaths, according to the COVID-19 Information Centre. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279732-thailand’s-covid-death-toll-rises-hospitalisations-fall-during-past-week/

Deaths from COVID-19 between November 27th and December 3rd surged to 105, or an average of 15 cases a day, from the previous week’s 74 deaths, according to the COVID-19 Information Centre. 4,284 cases were admitted to hospital between November 27th and December 3rd, compared to 4,914 cases a week earlier. To date this year, 2,488,093 COVID-19 infections have been recorded, of which 11,587 have died. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thailands-covid-death-toll-rises-hospitalisations-fall-during-past-week/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-12-05 - 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 Public Health Minister says he was “setup” after kids spotted smoking pot on Pattaya Beach The Thai Public Health Minister and the main proponent of marijuana decriminalization Anutin Charnvirakul said he was set up after a picture of 9-10-year-old kids smoking cannabis on Pattaya Beach went viral on Thai social media. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279471-social-media-goes-ballistic-as-small-kids-pictured-smoking-marijuana-in-a-bamboo-bong-at-pattaya-beach/?do=findComment&comment=17762256

Health minister challenged over young boys seen smoking weed in Pattaya Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279546-health-minister-challenged-over-young-boys-seen-smoking-weed-in-pattaya/

PM Opens World Athletics Global Running Conference BANGKOK, Dec 2 (TNA) – Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha opened the World Athletics Global Running Conference 2022 and the Amazing Thailand Marathon Bangkok 2022 at the Siam Paragon shopping center. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279531-pm-opens-world-athletics-global-running-conference/

BANGKOK, Dec 2 (TNA) – Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha opened the World Athletics Global Running Conference 2022 and the Amazing Thailand Marathon Bangkok 2022 at the Siam Paragon shopping center. He expressed his gratitude towards the World Athletics for entrusting three world-class athletic events to Thailand over the past year. One of them is the first edition of the World Mountain & Trail Running Championships on Doi Suthep mountain in Chiang Mai province. The event impressed journalists worldwide and generated more than 450 million baht in economic value. Full Story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-1069072 -- © Copyright Thai News Agency 2022-12-02 - 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!

Child rights advocate charged with human trafficking in Thailand Secretary-General of the Child Protection Foundation, Montri Sinthaweechai, aka “Khru Yun”, acknowledged a human trafficking charge today (Friday), filed against him by Amphawa district police. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279529-child-rights-advocate-charged-with-human-trafficking-in-thailand/

Secretary-General of the Child Protection Foundation, Montri Sinthaweechai, aka “Khru Yun”, acknowledged a human trafficking charge today (Friday), filed against him by Amphawa district police. The long-time child rights advocate told the media that he feels very sorry, because he never expected to be charged with human trafficking as, throughout his life, he has devoted himself to protecting the rights of children. Montri and his wife, who has been operating a resort, stand accused of using children from the child care centre to work at the resort. They were charged with assault and illegal use of child labour last month, after the Zendai Foundation filed a police complaint. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/child-rights-advocate-charged-with-human-trafficking-in-thailand/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-12-02 - 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 TikTok logo is displayed on a smartphone in this illustration taken January 6, 2020. Photo by Reuters The information ministry says it will create a "blacklist" of "harmful" websites, social media accounts and other content channels and fine brands that advertise on them. At a Wednesday conference on internet advertisements held by the Ministry of Information and Communications, a ministry rep said brands were still advertising on websites and other content channels that violated laws. Advertisers are these channels' sponsors, which negatively impact the community and create unfair competition with other channels that provide "clean" content. One of the solutions being considered is the creation of a "blacklist" of sites carrying ads. The listing would cover websites, social media accounts, content channels and community pages that violate the law, or those that host "nonsensical" contents that negatively affect the community. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/information-ministry-to-fine-brands-advertising-on-online-channels-with-harmful-contents-4543042.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-12-02

Swords and a pitchfork lie on the ground following a traffic accident in HCMC, December 1, 2022. Photo by VnExpress/Van Bac Four people were hospitalized Thursday after a motorbike carrying three armed persons collided with an unidentified vehicle and rammed into a HCMC food stall. The motorbike was running along Dinh Le Street in District 4 at around 1 p.m. when it collided with another vehicle running in the same direction at an intersection with Le Quoc Hung Street before ramming into a nearby food stall. All four people on the two vehicles were injured and taken to the hospital. Swords and a pitchfork were seen lying on the ground at the accident site. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/four-hospitalized-as-motorcycle-with-armed-riders-causes-mayhem-in-hcmc-4543047.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-12-02

People ride bicycles near the Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi. Photo by VnExpress/Giang Huy Six Hanoi districts are all set to trial a public bicycle sharing service, with rentals as low as VND5,000 (20 cents) for 30 minutes. The city People's Committee on Thursday approved a proposal by the Department of Transport, but said it should not overlap with an electric bike service to increase connectivity with BRT bus lines launched earlier this week. After a 12-month trial it will be evaluated. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/public-bike-service-to-be-available-in-six-hanoi-districts-4543090.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-12-02

A satellite image of Vietnam's Ba Binh Island of Truong Sa (Spratly Archipelago). Photo by the Center for Strategic and International Studies The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Taiwan seriously infringed on Vietnam's sovereignty when conducting exercises on an island of the Truong Sa (Spratly) Archipelago. "Taiwan's live-fire drill in the waters around Ba Binh Island in Vietnam's Truong Sa Archipelago is a serious violation of Vietnam's territorial sovereignty, threatening peace, maritime stability, safety and security, causing tension and complicating the situation in the East Sea," Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Le Thi Thu Hang said Friday. Hang made the statement when asked about Taiwan having conducted live-fire drills in the waters around Itu Aba, known as Ba Binh Island in Vietnam, on November 29. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/vietnam-asks-taiwan-to-cancel-illegal-military-drill-on-spratly-islands-4543308.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-12-02

Remains of Cambodian soldiers are handed over to Cambodian authorities at a ceremony in Binh Phuoc Province, December 1, 2022. Photo by VnExpress/Van Tram Vietnam has repatriated the remains of 49 Cambodian soldiers killed alongside Vietnamese comrades fighting Khmer Rouge. The Ministry of National Defense held a ceremony in the southern border province of Binh Phuoc on Thursday to hand over the remains of Cambodian soldiers who gave their lives ousting the Khmer Rouge. All of remains were from members of Combat Unit 125, formed in Dong Nai Province in 1978 to fight Pot’s ultra-Maoist Khmer Rouge, which began a reign of terror in 1975 that left two million Cambodians dead of starvation, hard labor, torture, and mass executions. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/vietnam-returns-remains-of-cambodian-war-allies-4543214.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-12-02

Latest available data from the DOH’s Epidemiology Bureau under the HIV/AIDS and ART Registry of the Philippines showed there were 12,859 reported HIV cases from January to October 2022. AFP MANILA, Philippines — Amid growing cases of human immunodeficiency virus and acquired immuno-deficiency syndrome in the Philippines, the percentage of Filipino youth aware of HIV and /or AIDS has declined to its lowest level since 1994, results of a recent study suggest. In a press release sent to media, UP Population Institute professor Maria Midea Kabamalan said that based on the 2021 Young Adult Fertility and Sexuality Study, 76% of young Filipinos aged 15- 24 have heard of HIV and/or AIDS, a 19-percentage point drop from 1994 when awareness stood at 95%. According to the Department of Health, there were a total of 115,100 people living with HIV in the country in 2020, and 90% of the new infections were recorded among young males who have sex with males. The number of HIV cases is estimated to reach over 330,000 by 2030 if the numbers continue. Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/12/02/2228022/youth-awareness-hiv-aids-drops-all-time-low-study -- © Copyright Philstar 2022-12-02

Foreign tourists checking their travel documents upon arrival at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Pasay City. The STAR / Rudy Santos MANILA, Philippines — Inbound travelers will now provide their arrival information and health declaration through the eTravel platform, Malacañang announced Thursday. The eTravel platform — an online registration system for travelers bound for the Philippines, including returning residents — was launched to streamline the government’s entry procedures and data collection processes. According to the Office of the Press Secretary, the health declaration checklist of the Department of Health’s Bureau of Quarantine may be accessed through etravel.gov.ph. Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/12/02/2228025/philippines-launches-etravel-platform-inbound-passengers -- © Copyright Philstar 2022-12-02

SMC Infrastructure yesterday apologized to motorists who got stuck in traffic along the South Luzon Expressway, Skyway, NAIA Expressway and STAR Tollway. Russell Palma, file MANILA, Philippines — A lawmaker is batting for the passage of new legislation that would give persons with disabilities a fixed 20% discount on toll road prices. Rep. Marvin Rillo (Quezon City, 4th District) filed Friday House Bill No. 5275, which grants PWDs “a 20% discount on the toll fees of skyways and expressways that are paid through radio frequency identification (RFID) or similar systems.” “Once enacted, our measure will surely give more substance to the mandate of the Constitution for the State to prioritize the needs of Filipinos who are highly vulnerable to marginalization,” Rillo said in a statement on the eve of International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/12/02/2228045/house-bill-seeks-20-discount-toll-road-prices-pwds -- © Copyright Philstar 2022-12-02

Prison inmates carry a coffin during a mass burial of 70 unclaimed bodies of prisoners at New Bilibid Prison Cemetery in Muntinlupa, metro Manila on December 2, 2022. AFP / Jam Sta. Rosa MANILA, Philippines — The bodies of 70 inmates from the Philippines' largest prison were laid to rest Friday in a mass burial, weeks after their decomposing remains were discovered in a Manila funeral home. They were among 176 corpses found by police during an investigation into the death of an inmate, who was accused of being involved in the killing of a journalist in early October. Most of the deaths were due to "natural causes", said Cecilia Villanueva, the Bureau of Corrections' acting director for health and welfare services. Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/12/02/2228051/bilibid-holds-mass-burial-70-inmates -- © Copyright Philstar 2022-12-02

This photo taken on September 14, 2022 shows a homeless man standing next to his pushcart 'home' as he looks for a place to park for the night along a road in Manila. Pushcarts, known as karitons, are a common sight in the city of more than 13 million people. Often made from scraps of wood, the human-powered carts are used as shelter, storage and a source of income, such as collecting trash to sell to recyclers. AFP / Ted Aljibe MANILA, Philippines — Like thousands of homeless people in the Philippine capital Manila, Maricel Abawag and her son used to sleep on flattened cardboard boxes laid out on footpaths. Then they got a pushcart. Pushcarts, known as karitons, are a common sight in the city of more than 13 million people. Often made from scraps of wood, the human-powered carts are used as shelter, storage and a source of income, such as collecting trash to sell to recyclers. Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/12/02/2228079/street-life-manilas-homeless-find-shelter-pushcarts -- © Copyright Philstar 2022-12-02