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Large amount of illegal narcotics seized at border checkpoint in Nong Khai Thai police and customs officials arrested a truck driver and seized illegal narcotics, worth about 100 million baht hidden in oil drums, at a border checkpoint in the north-eastern province of Nong Khai today (Wednesday). Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278690-large-amount-of-illegal-narcotics-seized-at-border-checkpoint-in-nong-khai /

Thai police and customs officials arrested a truck driver and seized illegal narcotics, worth about 100 million baht hidden in oil drums, at a border checkpoint in the north-eastern province of Nong Khai today (Wednesday). Officials became suspicious that oil drums were being brought into Thailand from Laos and had all of them examined usingan X-ray machine, which revealed something unusual in some of the drums. Upon opening, the drums were found to contain 10kgs of crystal meth and Ecstasy and 3.8 million methamphetamine tablets, with an estimated street value of 100 million baht. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/large-amount-of-illegal-narcotics-seized-at-border-checkpoint-in-nong-khai/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-11-23 - 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!

Charter Court rules Bill amending Political Parties Act constitutional The 9 judges of the Thai Constitutional Court has ruled unanimously that a Bill to amend the Political Parties Act is constitutional. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278687-charter-court-rules-bill-amending-political-parties-act-constitutional/

The 9 judges of the Thai Constitutional Court has ruled unanimously that a Bill to amend the Political Parties Act is constitutional. A petition challenging the constitutionality of certain provisions in the Bill was submitted to Parliament President Chuan Leekpai by Senator Somjate Boonthanom in August. The senator maintained that several amendments to the Act, which have passed the House and the Senate, may not havebeen constitutional. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/charter-court-rules-bill-amending-political-parties-act-constitutional/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-11-23 - 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!

Thai researchers win prizes at Seoul International Invention Fair 2022 Thai researchers and innovators shone at the Seoul International Invention Fair 2022 (SIIF) by winning two grand and three special prizes, Government Spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri said today (Wednesday). Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278686-thai-researchers-win-prizes-at-seoul-international-invention-fair-2022/

Thai researchers and innovators shone at the Seoul International Invention Fair 2022 (SIIF) by winning two grand and three special prizes, Government Spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri said today (Wednesday). A team of researchers from King Mongkut Institute of Technology Ladkrabang, led by Assistant Professor Dr. Nattapol Lerkkasemsan, was awarded the Grand Prize for the team’s portable negative pressure chamber, which can be used as an intensive care unit, in general or field hospitals, to cope with COVID-19 patients. The second Grand Prize was won by a team of students fromChulalongkorn Demonstration School, namely Pitchakorn and Patthira Orapimpha and Patthawan Pibultham and their advisor, Jirasak Chitrojanarak for their back pain relief innovation, to be used with an application in dealing with office syndrome and back pain from sitting incorrectly for a prolonged peroid. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thai-researchers-win-prizes-at-seoul-international-invention-fair-2022/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-11-23 - 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!

Police officers stand behind men arrested in a gambling ring in HCMC, November 22, 2022. Photo by VnExpress/Quoc Thang Officers from the Ministry of Public Security have broken up an online gambling ring that collected VND30 trillion (US$1.2 billion) of bets in three years. The police raided 15 locations in HCMC and the neighboring Dong Nai Province on Tuesday to arrest 14 people, who will be investigated for gambling and organizing gambling. Initial investigation found the operation was run by some Vietnamese living in Cambodia. Seven managers based in HCMC supervised betting accounts and managed a gambling network spread over many cities and provinces. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/vietnam-busts-1-2-bln-gambling-ring-4539305.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-11-23

The entrance to Daichi-ji Temple in Koka City of Shiga Prefecture. Photo by Flickr/Greg Peterson Police in Shiga Prefecture have handed a letter of appreciation to a Vietnamese man who helped save an elderly man from drowning. Can Do Trien received the honor granted by the Police Station in Koka City on Nov. 16, Japanese news site Asahi reported. Trien, 35, was taking a walk near Daichi-ji Temple in the city on Oct. 22. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/vietnamese-worker-honored-for-saving-drowning-man-in-japan-4539567.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-11-23

Residents move to a safer place after a 3.9-magnitude aftershock in Cugenang, Cianjur on 23 November 2022, following a 5.6-magnitude earthquake that hit the area on 21 November. Photo by AFP/Adek Berry Survivors of an Indonesian earthquake that killed at least 268 people appealed for food and water Wednesday, as heavy rain and aftershocks hampered rescue efforts among the rubble of devastated villages. The calls for help came as authorities warned that debris from landslides caused by the strong quake near the town of Cianjur in West Java needed to be cleared as rains forecast for the coming weeks threatened a second disaster. Two days after the quake flattened their homes, residents were still trying to retrieve priceless belongings including family photos, religious books and marriage certificates. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/world/indonesia-quake-survivors-appeal-for-supplies-as-rain-hampers-rescue-4539649.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-11-23

A lunch portion for students at Ischool Nha Trang on November 17, 2022. Photo obtained from a parent by VnExpress Contaminated fried chicken wings were the primary cause of food poisoning that killed one student and hospitalized over 600 others of Ischool in Nha Trang last week, according to test results announced Tuesday. The Pasteur Institute Nha Trang said that salmonella, bacillus cereus and E.Coli bacteria were found in the fried chicken wings served at the school on Friday. Bacillus cereus was also found in the fish sauce, the institute said. Bacillus cereus is a bacterium commonly found in food that is left overnight or stored in low temperature for a long time. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/nha-trang-school-kids-food-poisoning-caused-by-fried-chicken-wings-4539273.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-11-23

Crime boss Vu Hoang Anh is arrested by the police, September 23, 2022. Photo courtesy of the police A Vietnamese drug lord who ran a transnational drug trafficking ring and moved 1.6 tons of heroin around even while she was an international fugitive has been arrested, authorities say. Vu Hoang Oanh, sister of notorious crime boss Dung "Ha," who was killed 2000 in HCMC by Nam Cam, another notorious criminal, has been arrested along with 28 other people, the Ministry of Public Security announced Tuesday. 131 kg of drugs have been seized in the process, the ministry added. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/notorious-hcmc-crime-boss-runs-massive-drug-ring-while-internationally-wanted-4539159.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-11-23

The aftermath of a murder committed by a man against his wife in the northern province of Bac Giang, November 21, 2022. Photo by VnExpress/Minh Hoa A man murdered his wife in gruesome manner after a motorbike chase Monday night in the northern province of Bac Giang. Than Van Hieu, 25, has reportedly told the police that he chased his wife on a motorbike at around 10 p.m. in Viet Yen District after they argued and she rode her motorbike towards her parents' house in Thuong Lan Commune. The reports say that based on security camera footage collected after residents found the woman dead on the street, Hieu appears to have splashed acid at his wife and slashed her many times with a knife. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/husband-hunts-down-murders-wife-in-motorbike-chase-4539288.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-11-23

Victims' families and members of the media sprinkle blessed water on markers on the site where the bodies of 57 were found. National Union of Journalists of the Philippines MANILA, Philippines — Thirteen years since the Ampatuan Massacre — long recognized as the deadliest attack on journalists in the world — and justice continues to remain elusive for the families of the 58 victims killed in the 2009 massacre in Maguindanao. According to the Office of the Press Secretary last week, an appeal by prosecutors has led to the conviction of another accessory, bringing the number of convicted to 44. This, while 83 accused in the murder cases, are still at large. In a statement Wednesday, the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines noted that the "culture of impunity on attacks against journalists continues to reign." Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/11/23/2225895/13-years-ampatuan-massacre-families-victims-continue-call-justice -- © Copyright Philstar 2022-11-23

Metro Rail Transit (MRT) coaches undergo maintenance service at the MRT Line 3 depot in Quezon City on Wednesday (November 9, 2022). STAR / Michael Varcas MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Transportation is set to complete the full overhaul of its train cars along the Metro Rail Transit-Line 3 by the end of this year, the agency said Wednesday. In a statement, MRT-3 general manager Federico Canar set this timetable after a surprise inspection at the line's main depot to check the reliability of rollling stocks for revenue service. This included an inspection of trains' underframes to ensure all parts were intact, cleaning and washing of trains at the automatic train washer area, and preparation for revenue of each scheduled train. Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/11/23/2225909/dotr-looking-completed-mrt-3-train-car-overhaul-december -- © Copyright Philstar 2022-11-23

Commuters queue for free bus rides from Philcoa to Cubao in Quezon City on March 30, 2021 due to limited public transportation amid the enhanced community quarantine. The STAR / Miguel de Guzman, file MANILA, Philippines — On World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, a commuter group lamented what it said was the failure of the Department of Transportation to acknowledge "that the inadequacy of public transport supply has added to the dangers of road use." In a statement sent to media, Komyut recalled that a moratorium had been issued on the granting of new franchises for PUVs since 2007. The commuter collective called on the DOTr and the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board to review policies and programs that limit supply to road public transportation beyond the improvement of road infrastructure designs for pedestrians. Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/11/23/2225929/commuter-group-urges-dotr-make-commuting-safer-increasing-supply -- © Copyright Philstar 2022-11-23

Police Officers 1 Jeffrey Perez (left) and Ricky Arquilita attend a Senate inquiry into the cases of teenagers killed in police anti-narcotics operations on Sept. 5, 2017. The STAR / Geremy Pintolo MANILA, Philippines — A Caloocan court convicted police officer Jeffrey Perez of torture and planting of evidence in the killings of teenagers Carl Arnaiz and Reynaldo “Kulot” de Guzman, whose cases were believed to be carried under the Duterte government’s bloody “war on drugs.” In a decision released by the Public Attorney’s Office on Wednesday, the Caloocan City Regional Trial Court Branch 122 said it found Patrolman Perez “guilty of beyond reasonable doubt for all the crimes charged against him.” The court convicted him of violation of Section 4 and 14 of Republic Act 9745 or the Anti-Torture Act of 2009 against Arnaiz and De Guzman. He was also found guilty of Planting of Evidence under RA 9165 or the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 and RA 10591 or Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act in the case of Arnaiz. Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/11/23/2225898/caloocan-cop-convicted-torture-planting-evidence-carl-kulot-drug-war-cases -- © Copyright Philstar 2022-11-23

In this photo release, Bureau of Corrections Director General Gerald Bantag and Police Major General Guillermo Eleazar, PNP NCRPO director, are in a police APC that was used in demolition of illegal structures at the New Bilibid Prison. Bureau of Corrections / released MANILA, Philippines — The lawyer of suspended Bureau of Corrections Director General Gerald Bantag, who is accused of masterminding the killing of broadcaster Percy Lapid, claimed that the subpoena issued to his client had a “fatal” flaw, one which prosecutors said was addressed during a hearing on Wednesday. Bantag’s lawyer, Rocky Balisong, said the subpoena that prosecutors issued for the embattled corrections chief had the wrong middle name — Soriano instead of Quitaleg. “That is fatal because it refers to two different individuals. Definitely, Gerald Bantag y Soriano is not our client, it is Gerald Bantag y Quitaleg,” Balisong said. Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/11/23/2225928/bantag-lawyer-claims-fatal-flaw-subpoena-percy-lapid-probe -- © Copyright Philstar 2022-11-23

Photos shows of senators in opening of the 19th congress at the Senate on July 25, 2022. STAR / Mong Pintolo MANILA, Philippines — A unanimous Senate approved Wednesday the proposed P5.27 trillion budget for next year, realigning a small portion of nearly P4 billion in confidential funds to the operating budgets of various government agencies. “We listened to the thoughts of our colleagues on hot issues. Because of this, we realigned a portion of confidential funds for the maintenance and other operating expenses of other agencies,” budget sponsor Sen. Juan Edgardo Angara said on the floor in Filipino. A total of around P152.67 million in confidential funds — or lump sum allocations for confidential expenses of civilian agencies — were cut, Angara said. Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/11/23/2225938/senate-approves-2023-budget-slashing-p15267-confidential-funds -- © Copyright Philstar 2022-11-23

Migrant drug smugglers arrested with 1.6 million pills of meth in Kamphaeng Phet Narcotic suppression officials arrested five drug smugglers who tried to transport to Bangkok from Chiang Rai province a large load of 1.6 million methamphetamine pills today, November 23rd. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278664-migrant-drug-smugglers-arrested-with-16-million-pills-of-meth-in-kamphaeng-phet/

Narcotic suppression officials arrested five drug smugglers who tried to transport to Bangkok from Chiang Rai province a large load of 1.6 million methamphetamine pills today, November 23rd. Narcotic suppression officials led by Pol. Gen. Chinnapat Sarasin announced the arrest of five drug smugglers including Mr. Netiphong Saeyang, 22, Mr. Noppadech Saesong, 28, Mr. Ekapop Sae-her, 35, Mr. Chakkrit Suayrak, 53, and Mr. Chakkrit after apprehending them at a gas station in Kamphaeng Phet province. The first three suspects were in the Hmong hill tribe in Tak province while the last two suspects were Thai. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/11/23/migrant-drug-smugglers-arrested-with-1-6-million-pills-of-meth-in-kamphaeng-phet/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-11-23 - 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!

Chinese businessman surrenders to Thai police to face drugs charges A Chinese businessman, who is suspected of being involved in “grey business” in Thailand, surrendered to the Thai police, at the Police Club on Vibhavadi Rangsit Highway today (Wednesday), to acknowledge charges filed against him. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278663-chinese-businessman-surrenders-to-thai-police-to-face-drugs-charges/

A Chinese businessman, who is suspected of being involved in “grey business” in Thailand, surrendered to the Thai police, at the Police Club on Vibhavadi Rangsit Highway today (Wednesday), to acknowledge charges filed against him. The businessman, Chaiyanat Kornchayanant, aka “Tu Hao”, was charged with trafficking in narcotics with more than two other people. He denied the charges, saying that his lawyers will explain to the police on his behalf. The Bangkok South Criminal Court has also issued a warrant for the arrest of another Chinese businessman, Chen Yang, on the same charge. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/chinese-businessman-surrenders-to-thai-police-to-face-drugs-charges/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-11-23 - 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!

Additional air quality monitoring stations to be set up in Chiang Mai Two air quality monitoring stations will be set up, in addition to the existing four in Chiang Mai province, to monitor smoke and dust from forest fires, which are expected to begin sooner than in previous years. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278661-additional-air-quality-monitoring-stations-to-be-set-up-in-chiang-mai/

Two air quality monitoring stations will be set up, in addition to the existing four in Chiang Mai province, to monitor smoke and dust from forest fires, which are expected to begin sooner than in previous years. Director of the Environment and Pollution Control Office in Chiang Mai, Pradit Seesai, said today (Wednesday) that forest fires are expected sooner as a result of the premature arrival of the dry season, as he cited a forest fire on Huai Yap mountain, bordering Ban Thi district of Lamphun Province and Mae On district of Chiang Mai, which was reported on November 20th by members of the paramotor club in Chiang Mai. Smoke from the burning of farm waste was also detected in nearby areas, he added. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/additional-air-quality-monitoring-stations-to-be-set-up-in-chiang-mai/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-11-23 - 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!

Thai researchers file official document to show support of passing draft cannabis bill More than 5,000 Thai researchers have filed an official document to show full support of the draft cannabis bill to be used for medical purposes. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278660-thai-researchers-file-official-document-to-show-support-of-passing-draft-cannabis-bill/