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During an English class at a high school in HCMC, January 4, 2022. Photo by VnExpress/Manh Tung Vietnam has moved up five places from last year and out of the low proficiency group in a ranking done by a Swiss language training company. Scoring 502 out of 800, Vietnam ranks 60th out of 111 non-native English speaking countries and territories in Education First's EF English Proficiency Index (EPI). The score places it in the moderate proficiency group along with 28 others. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/vietnam-english-proficiency-no-longer-low-4536518.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-11-16

A woman who beat a 17-month-old girl under her care to death in HCMC was arrested Tuesday. Nguyen Ngoc Phuong, 31, was arrested by police of Ho Chi Minh City’s District 7 to be investigated for "deliberate infliction of bodily harm upon another person." Phuong told the police the little girl, who received daytime care at her house, frequently screamed and cried, and the girl’s father, 37-year-old Duc, failed to pay Phuong on time for her babysitting duties, causing her resentment. So she often used a broom to hit the girl in the face, arms and legs. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/hcmc-nanny-arrested-after-beating-toddler-to-death-4536429.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-11-16

A general view of buildings in the financial district of Makati, suburban Manila on November 10, 2022. AFP / Ted Aljibe MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Lito Lapid filed Tuesday a bill pushing to raise the number of paid service incentive leave credits of qualified employees to ten from five. Senate Bill No. 1511 seeks to amend the provision in the Labor Code of the Philippines, which says that “every employee who has rendered at least one year of service shall be entitled to a yearly service incentive leave of five days.” Lapid argued that increasing the grant of paid leaves is not only advantageous to workers, but their employers as well. Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/11/16/2224245/senate-bill-seeks-additional-service-incentive-leaves-employees -- © Copyright Philstar 2022-11-16

An overseas Filipino worker has her temperature taken prior to checking in at the counters of the NAIA-1 departure area on May 29, 2021. Krizjohn Rosales, file MANILA, Philippines — Statements by the Philippine government before the UN Human Rights Council are "self praise" that play down rights issues in the country, a coalition of migrant Filipino workers said Wednesday. Migrante International also said statements at the 41st session of the Universal Periodic Review showed that the Philippines has a labor export policy and that the country plans to continue the 50-year-old practice of sending laborers abroad, often in jobs where they are at risk and are prone to abuse. "The countless cases and testimonies of Filipino migrant workers who have been denied the urgent assistance and protection they need [are] a more accurate measure of the government’s sincerity in advancing their rights," Migrante said in a statement on Wednesday. Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/11/16/2224249/philippines-playing-down-rights-issues-unhrc-migrante-says -- © Copyright Philstar 2022-11-16

US Vice President Kamala Harris waves as she arrives onstage at a reception for the Pennsylvania Democratic Party in Philadelphia on October 28, 2022. AFP / Mandel Ngan MANILA, Philippines — US Vice President Kamala Harris is slated to meet separately with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte when she visits the Philippines next week, US Embassy spokesperson Kanishka Gangopadhyay confirmed to Philstar.com Wednesday. In a background briefing, Harris' office said that the US Vice President was scheduled to meet with Marcos Jr. and Duterte from November 20 to 22 before traveling to Palawan in a historic visit to demonstrate America’s commitment to the rule of law in the South China Sea. Palawan is also in close proximity to the disputed Spratly Islands in the South China Sea. The visit marks the first time in five years that a top White House official came to the Philippines since then-US President Donald Trump visited the country in 2017. Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/11/16/2224226/us-vp-harris-meet-marcos-duterte-during-ph-visit -- © Copyright Philstar 2022-11-16

Students of the Araullo High School in Ermita, Manila attend their first class during the opening of the new school year on June 3, 2019 The STAR / Miguel de Guzman, File photo MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education should get an increased budget of P160 million from the P96 million set aside for capital outlay so local governments can put up learning centers for students with special needs. The department earlier admitted it has no funding for special education programs under the proposed national budget. "Despite our earnest efforts to advocate for our learners with special needs, it was not considered in the National Expenditure Program," the department said in an earlier statement. Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian, who chairs the Senate Committee on Basic Education, said increasing capital outlay would allow regions in the country to put up a model Inclusive Learning Resource Center for Learners with Disabilities. The senator added that he will submit his proposals on potential funding sources to the Senate Committee on Finance. Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/11/16/2224255/gatchalian-seeks-more-funding-put-sped-centers-regions -- © Copyright Philstar 2022-11-16

Senate President Migz Zubiri presides over the Senate plenary budget debates. Joseph Vidal / Senate PRIB MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri is pushing for the revival of a Senate panel that will investigate the use of confidential and intelligence funds of government agencies. Zubiri filed Wednesday a resolution that seeks to create a Select Oversight Committee on Intelligence and Confidential Funds after former Senate President Franklin Drilon and former Sen. Panfilo Lacson called on the Senate to reactivate the panel. “It is our job, as an independent and democratic Senate, to keep watch over the use of the national budget. That is especially true for these sensitive funds, which are not subject to the usual auditing rules and procedures of the Commission on Audit,” Zubiri said in a statement. Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/11/16/2224271/zubiri-seeks-revival-senate-panel-probing-confidential-intel-funds -- © Copyright Philstar 2022-11-16

Colorful playground Harborland opens newest branch at Pattaya’s Terminal 21 A colorful, indoor playground, Harborland, recently grand opened its newest branch on Pattaya Terminal 21’s grounds yesterday. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1277998-colorful-playground-harborland-opens-newest-branch-at-pattaya’s-terminal-21/

A colorful, indoor playground, Harborland, recently grand opened its newest branch on Pattaya Terminal 21’s grounds yesterday. The specious playground sits on the mall’s fourth floor, spanning over 1,500 square meters. The playground features the “Let’s Go to Space” theme, the “Junior Jungle” zone, and many more that are exclusively designed to please all little explorers with massive slides, pools filled with balls, and wooden toys. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/11/16/colorful-playground-harborland-opens-newest-branch-at-pattayas-terminal-21/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-11-16 - 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 man in apparent psychosis causes a scene in Pattaya A Thai man who reportedly has had prior psychiatric issues and was recently in rehab suddenly ran amok and wreaked havoc inside his house in Pattaya last night. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1277996-thai-man-in-apparent-psychosis-causes-a-scene-in-pattaya/

A Thai man who reportedly has had prior psychiatric issues and was recently in rehab suddenly ran amok and wreaked havoc inside his house in Pattaya last night. The man clad only in dark leggings was destroying his property inside his house on Soi Paniad Chang in Central Pattaya when the Pattaya police arrived at 6 PM on Tuesday, November 15th. Ten officers equipped with iron rods and tasers blocked the front gate of the house and tried to verbally calm the unidentified man down but failed. The man, who was in apparent psychosis, then started to go on a rampage and smash things again, forcing the officers to step up their measures by using a taser. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/11/16/thai-man-in-apparent-psychosis-causes-a-scene-in-pattaya-nearly-a-dozen-police-called-to-subdue-him/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-11-16 - 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!

Hotel maids nabbed for allegedly sneaking into tourist’s room to steal valuables Two Pattaya hotel maids were apprehended by police on Tuesday after they allegedly used a universal keycard to enter a tourist’s room to steal gold jewelry and cash worth 100,000 baht-over five years ago. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1277995-hotel-maids-nabbed-for-allegedly-sneaking-into-tourist’s-room-to-steal-valuables/

Two Pattaya hotel maids were apprehended by police on Tuesday after they allegedly used a universal keycard to enter a tourist’s room to steal gold jewelry and cash worth 100,000 baht-over five years ago. Pol. Col. Boonlue Phadungtin arrested 44-year-old suspect, Mrs. Aranya (last name withheld by police), under an arrest warrant No.1/2018 issued by the Pattaya Provincial Court on January 9th, 2018. Aranya was arrested for committing a joint burglary and failing to report herself to the court, according to Pol. Col. Boonlue. Her 36-year-old accomplice Ms. Pratchalee was also arrested for allegedly partnering with Aranya to commit a burglary. Pratchalee was previously arrested under an arrest warrant issued on October 10th, 2017. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/11/16/two-pattaya-hotel-maids-nabbed-for-allegedly-sneaking-into-tourists-room-to-steal-valuables-over-five-years-ago/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-11-16 - 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!

Probe sought into transfers of ฿39m from Ubon Ratchathani municipality’s accounts Police in Ubon Ratchathani’s Mueang district have been asked to investigate how 39 million baht was transferred from its bank accounts to an online shopping platform. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1277994-probe-sought-into-transfers-of-฿39m-from-ubon-ratchathani-municipality’s-accounts/

Police in Ubon Ratchathani’s Mueang district have been asked to investigate how 39 million baht was transferred from its bank accounts to an online shopping platform. A complaint was lodged yesterday (Tuesday) with the Mueang district police by Artit Khoonphon, the vice mayor, who claimed that, between November 1st and 14th, a total of 2,029 unauthorised transfers were made to the accounts of an online shopping platform, from two Krung Thai bank accounts, ranging from a few thousand baht to hundreds of thousands and totalling 39 million baht,. Artit claimed that that municipality has never placed an order for goods from the online shopping platform and has sought help from the police to find out who is responsible. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/probe-sought-into-transfers-of-39m-from-ubon-ratchathani-municipalitys-accounts/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-11-16 - 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!

Protesters may not overnight in Bangkok’s Lan Khon Mueang town square The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will not allow protesters to stay overnight at the Lan Khon Mueang Town Square. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1277993-protesters-may-not-overnight-in-bangkok’s-lan-khon-mueang-town-square/

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will not allow protesters to stay overnight at the Lan Khon Mueang Town Square. In response to planned rallies in the square by protesters, including the Ratsadon anti-establishment group, from today until November 18th, to coincide with the APEC Summit and related meetings, Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt said today (Wednesday) that the square has been set aside as a venue for free expression by members of the public, so they don’t venture onto roads and cause traffic problems. He said that the city administration has been coordinating with the police over the use of the square, so activities held there can proceed in orderly and peaceful manner, adding that, if activists or protesters leave the square, it would be beyond the authority of the city administration. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/protesters-may-not-overnight-in-bangkoks-lan-khon-mueang-town-square/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-11-16 - 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!

Ayutthaya to welcome spouses of APEC leaders during AELW BANGKOK (NNT) - Spouses and partners of the leaders of the Asia-Pacific economies participating in the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week are invited to embark on a trip to the historical province of Ayutthaya this Friday. Ayutthaya Province today made final rehearsals for the reception of the visiting party. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1277992-ayutthaya-to-welcome-spouses-of-apec-leaders-during-aelw/

BANGKOK (NNT) - Spouses and partners of the leaders of the Asia-Pacific economies participating in the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week are invited to embark on a trip to the historical province of Ayutthaya this Friday. Ayutthaya Province today made final rehearsals for the reception of the visiting party. The trip, to take place on 18 November, will take partners and spouses of APEC leaders to the Arts of the Kingdom museum, which showcases handicrafts made by local artisans from royal projects of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother. Governor of Ayutthaya Niwat Rungsakhon yesterday chaired a preparatory meeting and rehearsal for this trip, to ensure the readiness of security measures, traffic measures, facilities, and cultural performances. Arts of the Kingdom Museum was established under the initiative of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit. The museum now serves as a learning center for Thailand’s capacities and accomplishments in sustainable and eco-friendly development, in line with the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. The museum currently exhibits meticulously made handicrafts by artisans of Queen Sirikit Institute and the SUPPORT Foundation of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit. These collections showcase traditional Thai handicraft techniques, such as gilding, inlay, embroidery, and handicrafts made from silver and gold. These items are highly valuable and reflect the advanced craftsmanship of Thai artisans. Such know-how is passed on from one generation to the next. Full Story: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG221116085140511 -- © Copyright NNT 2022-11-16 - 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!

Asia-Pacific Free Trade Area to Be World’s Biggest One BANGKOK, Nov 16 (TNA) – A senior officials’ meeting (SOM) on the Free Trade Area of the Asia-Pacific (FTAAP) intended to make FTAAP the world’s biggest free trade area and will conclude plans to increase trade and investment in the regions. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1277991-asia-pacific-free-trade-area-to-be-world’s-biggest-one/

BANGKOK, Nov 16 (TNA) – A senior officials’ meeting (SOM) on the Free Trade Area of the Asia-Pacific (FTAAP) intended to make FTAAP the world’s biggest free trade area and will conclude plans to increase trade and investment in the regions. Thanee Thongpakdee, Thai ambassador to the UK and APEC 2022 SOM Chair, presided over the second official meeting of senior officials of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation this morning. The meeting planned to propose to the APEC summit and APEC ministers’ meetings that FTAAP be developed to be the world’s biggest free trade area. Full Story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-1059216 -- © Copyright Thai News Agency 2022-11-16 - 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!

APEC University Leaders’ Forum held in parallel with APEC Economic Leaders’ Week BANGKOK (NNT) - Chulalongkorn University and the Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU) are co-organizing APRU’s APEC University Leaders’ Forum 2022. The seminar aims to drive a global strategy in preventing the next pandemic. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1277990-apec-university-leaders’-forum-held-in-parallel-with-apec-economic-leaders’-week/

BANGKOK (NNT) - Chulalongkorn University and the Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU) are co-organizing APRU’s APEC University Leaders’ Forum 2022. The seminar aims to drive a global strategy in preventing the next pandemic. Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha today presided over the opening ceremony of APRU’s APEC University Leaders’ Forum 2022 and delivered a speech on “Preventing the Next Pandemic -The Global Partnership Agenda: Governments, Business, and Research Universities”. The Premier said in the past 2-year, the pandemic has affected all sectors around the globe. Many perspectives changed especially on health issues. Thailand as the host of APEC 2022 is concerned about this challenge and hopes that APEC related meetings including this forum will be part of its success in preparedness for challenges faced by all APEC economies. The premier is pleased to welcome participants from all economies to Thailand and wishes APEC 2022 will be an important milestone for cooperation and prosperity across the globe. APRU’s APEC University Leaders’ Forum is a stage for CEOs from leading companies in many businesses, policymakers in 19 economic zones, and presidents from 20 universities around the world to present their ideas for preventing and addressing coming challenges. The main topic of the meeting is “Preventing the Next Pandemic a Global Strategy”. All stakeholders shared their experiences, research findings, in-depth information, and initiatives in preparedness for the next global challenges. APRU’s APEC University Leaders’ Forum 2022 is held in parallel with APEC CEO Summit that Thailand is hosting. The forum also focuses on three main issues namely “Partnering on Biomedical Research”, “Partnering on Effective Socio-Cultural Strategies” and “Partnering on Combatting the Infodemic”. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG221116155338693 -- © Copyright NNT 2022-11-16 - 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!

Google Pay and Wallet Launch in Thailand BANGKOK (NNT) - During the pandemic, Thailand saw the rise in popularity of PromptPay and other cashless options as more people stayed home and authorities urged the public to avoid physical contact. Now Android apps Google Pay and Wallet are launching with Bangkok Bank and KTC as its initial partners. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1277989-google-pay-and-wallet-launch-in-thailand/

BANGKOK (NNT) - During the pandemic, Thailand saw the rise in popularity of PromptPay and other cashless options as more people stayed home and authorities urged the public to avoid physical contact. Now Android apps Google Pay and Wallet are launching with Bangkok Bank and KTC as its initial partners. Google Pay is aiming to put everything in just one app and make payments even easier than scanning a QR code. Users will be able to store credit cards and make payments with a simple tap of the phone or their watch. Cardless ATM services have been introduced by many banks, but Google Pay makes even credit cards unnecessary. The system is currently limited to just Bangkok Bank and KTC credit cards and cannot yet store debit cards. In addition to payments, Google Wallet also allows users to store boarding passes, thereby eliminating the need for paper passes at the airport. Full Story: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG221116154226685 -- © Copyright NNT 2022-11-16 - 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!