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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. The President of the Association of Researchers of Thailand (ART) Mr. Pipat Nontanathorn has filed a document with more than 5,000 supporters signatures to the Thai Public Health Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul. Mr. Pipat said, “We are requesting for The Thai government to put aside their differences and pass the draft cannabis bill for supporting its use for medica reasons. If cannabis is reverted back into an illegal narcotic drug it will cause major negative effects and lose the chance to further progress and develop the country. The association has done a significant amount of research that prove the positive benefits of cannabis that is being used for medical purposes and as a traditional herb for local communities.” Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/11/23/more-than-5000-thai-researchers-file-official-document-to-thai-government-to-show-support-of-passing-draft-cannabis-bill/ -- © 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!

PM Pleased with NESDC’s Thai Economic Growth Projection of 3.2% in 2022 BANGKOK, Nov 22 (TNA) – Prime Minister and Defense Minister Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha was pleased with Thailand’s economic performance for the 3rd quarter of 2022, which expanded by 4.5%, a continuous growth from the 1st and 2nd quarter of the same year at 2.3% and 2.5% respectively, said Deputy Government Spokesperson Traisuree Taisaranakul. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278658-pm-pleased-with-nesdc’s-thai-economic-growth-projection-of-32-in-2022/

BANGKOK, Nov 22 (TNA) – Prime Minister and Defense Minister Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha was pleased with Thailand’s economic performance for the 3rd quarter of 2022, which expanded by 4.5%, a continuous growth from the 1st and 2nd quarter of the same year at 2.3% and 2.5% respectively, said Deputy Government Spokesperson Traisuree Taisaranakul. Coupling with surrounding factors, be it, continued recovery of tourism, investment, domestic consumption, and industrial production, Office of National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDC) projects that Thai economy will grow by 3.2% in 2022, comparing to 1.5% in 2021. The Government commits to implement various policies to maintain momentum of the economic growth for the widespread benefit of the people of all groups, and to address issues of concern. Full Story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-1063760 -- © Copyright Thai News Agency 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!

Doctors, Nurses Deserve Overtime Rise: Public Health Minister BANGKOK, Nov 23 (TNA) – Doctors and nurses deserved an increase in their overtime because they had heavy work loads and their overtime had been unchanged for 13 years, said Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278657-doctors-nurses-deserve-overtime-rise-public-health-minister/

BANGKOK, Nov 23 (TNA) – Doctors and nurses deserved an increase in their overtime because they had heavy work loads and their overtime had been unchanged for 13 years, said Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul. Dr Taweesin Visanuyothin, deputy permanent secretary for public health, said overtime would rise by 8% and the allowance for afternoon and night shifts which had impacts on life would go up by 50%. The rise would cost the operational funds of hospitals about 3 billion baht. Full Story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-1063686 -- © Copyright Thai News Agency 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!

Icon NOW: Capturing Real Moments with a Thai Documentarian What’s in an icon? As part of Thailand NOW’s mission to share authentic insights into all things Thai, we’re spotlighting iconic individuals who have not only excelled in their respective areas, but influenced the complex tapestry of Thailand as it exists today and, in doing so, inspire us to be a part of the fabric of Thai society. Full Story: https://www.thailandnow.in.th/arts-culture/icon-now-capturing-real-moments-with-a-thai-documentarian/

What’s in an icon? As part of Thailand NOW’s mission to share authentic insights into all things Thai, we’re spotlighting iconic individuals who have not only excelled in their respective areas, but influenced the complex tapestry of Thailand as it exists today and, in doing so, inspire us to be a part of the fabric of Thai society. In this Icon NOW interview, Pailin Wedel, the Thai-American journalist, filmmaker, and Emmy-award winning documentarian behind “Hope Frozen,” talks about her unlikely path to photojournalism and gets candid about what it takes to make documentaries. Pailin Wedel shooting the Netflix documentary, “The Trapped 13.” Source: Pailin Wedel For over a decade, Pailin Wedel has traveled to countries all around Asia to report on stories for Al Jazeera’s 101 East program, as well as The New York Times and National Geographic. She’s become a master of her craft, capturing real moments of humanity and dangerous situations and presenting them in moving, relatable narratives. In 2019, her documentary “Hope Frozen” released on Netflix was the first Thai film to win an international Emmy. Yet surprisingly, she didn’t originally set out to do any of this as a career. “If you had asked me as a kid what I wanted to be when I grew up, I would have said ‘scientist, scientist!’ and so I graduated with a biology degree,” Pailin says, revealing that she earned a biology degree and her honors thesis involved coming up with formulae for the extinction of a tree species in Khao Yai National Park. “I was spending three months in the jungle, sometimes alone, and I realized that I missed people and that maybe scientific research was not the thing for me.” Nonetheless, the experience opened an unexpected door to a different path. “One of the things that I took with me on that trip was my dad’s old F2 Nikon camera. I took a lot of photos, and I ended up picking up a photojournalism minor and then eventually got an internship with a newspaper in North Carolina. As I got better, I grew to really love it. Spending people’s most intimate moments with them. To really understand the world in a unique way.” “I come from a family of writers” During her time as a photojournalist, Pailin became drawn to the idea of telling stories through film. She taught herself to edit and became captivated by working with people on the ground. “My husband is a writer, my father is a writer, and my sister is a writer, so I come from a family of writers,” Pailin says. “I think the biggest difference when we talk about our work is that they don’t have to be there,” whereas she has to capture the moment on camera. Pailin working behind the camera on the set of “The Trapped 13.” Source: Pailin Wedel This drive to document moments on camera would see Pailin reporting for Al Jazeera and The New York Times, some of the top international news agencies in the world. As is the nature of news, Pailin would often find herself interviewing those who were dealing with trauma, visiting disaster areas, and reporting on tragedy. But it’s not all bad. “You see a lot of inequality in this field of work, and you are exposed to a lot of horrible things. However, you are also exposed to a lot of wonderful things. You are there for people’s best moments and people’s worst moments. When they find out they’ve lost everything or when they find out their kids are still alive. You get to witness history—seeing both the hope and the tragedy.” “I’m an oddity and I think that helps.” Pailin spent her early years living in Thailand, India, and Singapore before pursuing a post-secondary education in the United States, which has given her plenty of practice as an outsider in a field that would take her around the world. “I hope my background has taught me how to be respectful in most places. I’m always a stranger most places I go. I’m an oddity and I think that helps. There’s no expectation for someone who comes from the outside world. I’m always an outsider and as an outsider you have to have some humility in the way that you conduct yourself. I think that it is what you learn as somebody who is biracial and speaks multiple languages.” As Pailin grew more confident in her ability to tell stories on film, she began her biggest undertaking: directing her own feature-length documentary. “Hope Frozen” tells the heartbreaking story of a child whose family makes the difficult decision to cryogenically preserve her body after she dies of brain cancer in the hope of one day reviving her when a cure is finally found. The story had gone viral in Thai television and Twitter. Palin’s husband, an American journalist who was interviewing the family, had asked for her help as an interpreter, fearing the interviews would get technical. Instead, conversation took a very different turn. “I just had 1,000 more questions” Pailin recounts, “We thought it was going to be a 15-minute conversation but it turned into a couple hours of philosophizing about what is life? What is death? What is grief? What is love? What is religion? It was such a loving and fascinating family that had done something very controversial in the eyes of the world, and I just had 1,000 more questions, and I kept going back until there were no questions left. This took me two and half years.” The documentary was well received internationally, screening at several film festivals and winning best international feature at Hot Docs in Toronto, which qualified it for the Oscars. “Hope Frozen” eventually went on to win the Emmy. Another recent project from Pailin was her touching Netflix film, “The Trapped 13: How We Survived the Thai Cave,” which took a deep dive into the minds of the Wild Boars team during their 10 days trapped in the dark in Nang Non cave. Originally one of just a handful of people to be told the full story, Pailin explains what that experience was like. “I felt so privileged that they were happy to share their story with me. It is one of the things that is so wonderful about journalism and that’s an example of a story that is full of hope. My film tells the story of their mental journey and I believe that’s 80% of how they were able to survive long enough to be rescued. It’s a mental game when you are in complete darkness. If you ever wanted to know what it takes to survive in a dark place (except for a couple of flashlights) and without food for 10 days, this is the film to watch.” “You aren’t going to run out that marathon.” There is a powerful amount of dedication that goes into producing a feature-length project such “Hope Frozen” or “The Trapped 13.” Serving these stories requires a long-term commitment. “If that story doesn’t excite you every day when you wake up, or at least still leave you curious, you aren’t going to run out that marathon. ‘Hope Frozen’ and ‘The Trapped 13’ are stories that had me so curious they lasted for years. However, I’ve also done fun short stories. I did a really cute story for National Geographic about these mine-sniffing rats. They can smell everything… that was a story I really enjoyed doing because I got to hang out with animals all day.” When asked what advice she had for someone hoping to follow in her footsteps, the documentarian gave a clear-eyed, if somber answer (much to my editor’s chagrin). “Don’t do it!” she laughs. “Journalism is a tough industry. You have to enjoy the act of journalism. A lot of people who come into it with a lot of idealism and think they will change the world in some way will burn out very quickly. It’s a really unfriendly world towards journalism, especially in this region. It’s quite hostile and there’s a risk that comes with doing journalism. There are financial and personal sacrifices as well as the possibility of harm or even jail. It’s a tough environment. Filmmaking is hard too because it requires a lot of capital. Depending on what topics you choose, there are also great risks involved—especially in documentaries.” Pailin promoting her Netflix documentary, which shines a light on the individuals trapped in the Tum Luang Cave in 2018. Source: Pailin Wedel After seven years of making documentaries, Pailin is finally taking some time to rest, focusing on spending time with her family and her cat. However, this certainly doesn’t mean she has stopped working. Now, Pailin is spending her days teaching and consulting—giving back to her community and advising other people on their projects. She currently works with a conservation group on shorebirds called The Young Shorebirds Camp for Thai-speaking university students who are interested in conservation and documentary filmmaking. As of the time of writing this article, the camp is open for enrollment (????????). After having the chance to talk to this highly accomplished, intelligent creator, I can’t recommend this enough. Source: https://www.thailandnow.in.th/arts-culture/icon-now-capturing-real-moments-with-a-thai-documentarian/ -- © Copyright THAILAND NOW 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!

Tourism Seminar Strengthens Thai-Japanese Cooperation BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand and Japan recently cooperated to host the “Japan-Thailand Tourism Seminar: Embark upon a new adventure, Discover new treasures” event in Bangkok, which concluded on November 19. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278655-tourism-seminar-strengthens-thai-japanese-cooperation/

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand and Japan recently cooperated to host the “Japan-Thailand Tourism Seminar: Embark upon a new adventure, Discover new treasures” event in Bangkok, which concluded on November 19. The event was presided over by Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, who was on a visit to Thailand to attend the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting that ran from November 18-19. The Japan-Thailand tourism seminar was organized by the Japan National Tourism Organisation (JNTO) with representatives from Japanese and Thai tourism-related companies and government agencies attending. This year marks 135 years of Japanese-Thai diplomatic relations, as well as the return of two-way tourism between Japan and Thailand that continues to show strong signs of recovery amid increased flights and tourist arrivals - especially during this high season. In 2019, before the pandemic, Thailand welcomed a total of more than 1,787,000 tourists from Japan, generating revenue of over 93 billion baht. Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Governor Yuthasak Supasorn said the TAT expects the number of Japanese tourists to return to a near pre-pandemic level at 1.25 million. To achieve this, he said the TAT would aim to attract all market segments from Japan, “focusing especially on B-Leisure or business plus leisure visitors and the new high potential market groups, such as those who love Thai dramas”. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG221123055921425 -- © Copyright NNT 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!

Saudi Crown Prince’s Visit Marks Important Milestone BANGKOK (NNT) - The visit of the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia to Thailand during the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week (AELW) has marked a major milestone in the restoration of Thai-Saudi diplomatic ties. He was the first Saudi royal to officially visit Thailand in over 30 years. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278654-saudi-crown-prince’s-visit-marks-important-milestone/

BANGKOK (NNT) - The visit of the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia to Thailand during the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week (AELW) has marked a major milestone in the restoration of Thai-Saudi diplomatic ties. He was the first Saudi royal to officially visit Thailand in over 30 years. The Thai government last week welcomed the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who visited Thailand on an official trip as a guest of the Thai government during the AELW in Bangkok. Several high-ranking Thai officials hailed the Crown Prince’s visit as a historic step in the restoration of diplomatic relations between the two kingdoms. During his visit, the Saudi Crown Prince held audiences with Thai officials and organizations, including Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha, and delegates from the Central Islamic Council of Thailand. Labor Minister Suchart Chomklin revealed that the Crown Prince was particularly interested in his family background, as the minister himself is the son of an overseas Thai worker in Saudi Arabia. Upon concluding his trip, the Saudi Crown Prince expressed his appreciation to His Majesty the King of Thailand for welcoming him, adding that he admired the friendship enjoyed by both nations. The Crown Prince also congratulated the Thai prime minister for successfully hosting the AELW, while reaffirming intentions to expand the scope of bilateral cooperation and friendship. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG221123141229548 -- © Copyright NNT 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!

School Campuses Reminded to Prohibit World Cup Gambling BANGKOK (NNT) - Several organizations are stepping up measures to prevent football betting this World Cup season. The Ministry of Education has instructed schools to ensure there are no gambling activities on campus, while also hoping this sports season will inspire students. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278653-anti-gambling-operations-stepped-up-for-world-cup-season/?do=findComment&comment=17744362

School Campuses Reminded to Prohibit World Cup Gambling BANGKOK (NNT) - Several organizations are stepping up measures to prevent football betting this World Cup season. The Ministry of Education has instructed schools to ensure there are no gambling activities on campus, while also hoping this sports season will inspire students. The Ministry of Education said it instructed educational institutes to ensure no gambling activities are allowed to take place in school campuses during the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Education Minister Treenuch Thienthong said her ministry intends to encourage students to be inspired by the games and understand that sports can be a successful profession. The ministry is also coordinating with school directors to promote the teamwork side of sports, as well as prevent gambling. Anyone found participating in betting activities on campus, whether they are students, staff members or teachers, will face disciplinary action. The police also announced they are ramping up measures against World Cup betting. Officers in Chiang Mai, led by Provincial Police Region 5 Commissioner Pol Lt Gen Piya Tavichai, last evening conducted patrols at restaurants and clubs frequented by tourists on Chang Khlan Road. Their aim was to enforce strict measures against gambling, drugs, firearms and services to minors. The regional police commissioner has ordered all 159 police stations in eight northern provinces to proactively suppress gambling, including online sites and players. The general public can report tips concerning illegal gambling via the @inthanon1 account on the LINE messaging app, which will remain available after the World Cup season. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG221123135454531 -- © Copyright NNT 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!

Anti-Gambling Operations Stepped Up for World Cup Season BANGKOK (NNT) - Police have launched a campaign to suppress football gambling during the FIFA World Cup season, warning that young people are particularly susceptible to engaging in online gambling. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278653-anti-gambling-operations-stepped-up-for-world-cup-season/

BANGKOK (NNT) - Police have launched a campaign to suppress football gambling during the FIFA World Cup season, warning that young people are particularly susceptible to engaging in online gambling. The Royal Thai Police announced its plan to suppress football gambling during the FIFA World Cup season, as new platforms such as online sites make it easier for more people to make wagers. The police have set up a prevention and suppression center for the World Cup season to enhance their anti-gambling operations. Police Chief Assistant Pol Lt Gen Panurat Lakboon revealed that Royal Thai Police Commissioner-General Pol Gen Damrongsak Kittiprapas ordered the establishment of the center, with weekly meetings scheduled every Wednesday. Sports betting is illegal in Thailand, except in the case of government-authorized horse races. However the emergence of illegal betting websites is making it easier than ever for people to gamble. Pol Lt Gen Panurat said police operations will focus especially on young people, who can easily be lured in online betting, in addition to conventional betting practices. The police will also be working with other government agencies, private firms and educational institutes to raise public awareness about the consequences of gambling. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG221123061452431 -- © Copyright NNT 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!

Violent protests cast a shadow over Thailand’s successful hosting of APEC Summit The Prayut Chan-o-cha government managed to secure endorsement for its ambitious Bangkok Goals on Bio-Circular-Green Economy (BCG) agenda at the conclusion of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit, but street violence during anti-government protests severely damaged Thailand’s international credibility for lacking people participation in the event. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278652-violent-protests-cast-a-shadow-over-thailand’s-successful-hosting-of-apec-summit/

The Prayut Chan-o-cha government managed to secure endorsement for its ambitious Bangkok Goals on Bio-Circular-Green Economy (BCG) agenda at the conclusion of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit, but street violence during anti-government protests severely damaged Thailand’s international credibility for lacking people participation in the event. “By adopting the Bangkok Goals, APEC moves forward with outlining how to achieve its comprehensive and ambitious sustainability and inclusion objectives, while reinforcing and contributing to ongoing global actions,” said the Bangkok Goals statement issued at the end of the summit on November 19. Thai delegations had put in a lot of effort over the past months to insert the idea of its new economic model into the APEC architecture for achieving more balanced, inclusive, and sustainable growth in the region. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/violent-protests-cast-a-shadow-over-thailands-successful-hosting-of-apec-summit/ -- © 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 search for woman seen last month in Narathiwat in car bomb vehicle Thai police have been trying to locate a woman who was seen driving the pickup truck used as a car bomb yesterday (Tuesday), which passed through a police checkpoint in Lamphu sub-district of Narathiwat’s Mueang district on October 6th. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278651-police-search-for-woman-seen-last-month-in-narathiwat-in-car-bomb-vehicle/

Thai police have been trying to locate a woman who was seen driving the pickup truck used as a car bomb yesterday (Tuesday), which passed through a police checkpoint in Lamphu sub-district of Narathiwat’s Mueang district on October 6th. The vehicle was parked in the compound of a police apartment block in Mueang District. Shortly afterward, the explosive device in the vehicle detonated, killing a police officer and injuring other 36 people, mostly family members of police living in the apartment. The first and second floors of the apartment building, which housed about 70 families, sustained heavy damage from the force of the explosion. 10 or more motorcycles were also damaged. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/police-search-for-woman-seen-last-month-in-narathiwat-in-car-bomb-vehicle/ -- © 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!

Phuket welcomes new direct flight from Russia The Phuket International Airport welcomed a new direct flight from Russia as Russian tourists continue to increase in Phuket and Pattaya. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278564-phuket-welcomes-new-direct-flight-from-russia/

The Phuket International Airport welcomed a new direct flight from Russia as Russian tourists continue to increase in Phuket and Pattaya. Russian tourists packed Azur Airline and Ikar Airline flights to Pattaya and Phuket, with the expected number of Russian tourists flying to Thailand to reach one million people next year. Today (November 22nd) at the Phuket International Airport officials and staff welcomed a new direct flight from the Azur Airlines. This is another new direct flight from Vnukovo in Russia to Phuket. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/11/22/phuket-welcomes-new-direct-flight-from-russia-russian-tourists-continue-to-increase/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-11-22 - 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!

Draft bill to protect consumers from defective goods endorsed by cabinet The Thai cabinet approved, in principle, a draft bill today (Tuesday), which seeks to hold businesses accountable for goods sold to consumers which are found to be defective within two years of delivery. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278563-draft-bill-to-protect-consumers-from-defective-goods-endorsed-by-cabinet/

The Thai cabinet approved, in principle, a draft bill today (Tuesday), which seeks to hold businesses accountable for goods sold to consumers which are found to be defective within two years of delivery. Deputy Government Spokesperson Traisuree Traisoranakul said that the draft bill is intended to protect the consumers from being exploited by businesses selling defective goods, knowingly or unknowingly, and refusing to take responsibility. In case the defects are found within a year of delivery of the goods, it is assumed that they were defective from the date of the delivery, she said. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/draft-bill-to-protect-consumers-from-defective-goods-endorsed-by-cabinet/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-11-22 - 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!

Parents wait to get their children checked at the Department of Infection – Neurology of the HCMC Children’s Hospital No.1 in HCMC, November 18, 2022. Photo by VnExpress/My Y Excessive screen time has been blamed for an increase in cases of tic disorder seen at a HCMC children's hospital. Last week, Van’s eight-year-old son began acting strangely. She observed him constantly jerking his eyes, nodding and sometimes mumbling to himself. She initially thought that they were the fleeting actions of a child, but the symptoms increased in frequency. On Friday a doctor in the Department of Infection – Neurology at the HCMC Children’s Hospital No.1 diagnosed the boy with tic disorder. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/more-children-suffer-from-electronic-screen-syndrome-4538044.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-11-22

Students from Ischool Nha Trang suffering food poisoning are treated at Khanh Hoa General Hospital, November 18, 2022. Photo by VnExpress/Bui Toan Health officials confirmed over 600 students of Ischool in Nha Trang in the central province of Khanh Hoa were poisoned with the Salmonella bacteria that is sensitive to most antibiotics. Khanh Hoa Health Department announced the cause four days after the mass food poisoning case on November 17. Among the victims, a 6-year-old boy died on Sunday en route to a HCMC hospital. Doctor Doan Uyen Vy, an anti-poison expert of Cho Ray Hospital in HCMC, told VnExpress that Salmonella is a common culprit in many food poisoning cases from mild to severe. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/mass-food-poisoning-at-nha-trang-school-caused-by-salmonella-bacteria-4538907.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-11-22