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BANGKOK, Nov 11 (TNA) – Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha praised Thai researchers for developing the world’s first nasal spray from citrus extract that protects users from COVID-19, influenza and the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Deputy government spokeswoman Rachada Dhnadirek said the prime minister recognized the success of the National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, the Faculty of Tropical Medicine at Mahidol University, Quantum Biotech Co and Healthlead PCL in developing the world’s first nasal spray, Besuto Qlears, from citrus extract to protect users from the virus that caused respiratory illnesses such as COVID-19, influenza (H1N1) and RSV. The research for the product development was sponsored by the Innovation Technology Assistance Program (iTAP) of the National Science and Technology Development Agency. Full Story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-1056166 -- © Copyright Thai News Agency 2022-11-11 - 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!

Immigration Bureau: Foreigners considerably Arrive in the Country BANGKOK, Nov 11 (TNA) – The Immigration Bureau has mobilized its personnel to welcome visitors who are arriving considerably, to prevent congestion at airports. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1277492-immigration-bureau-foreigners-considerably-arrive-in-the-country/

BANGKOK, Nov 11 (TNA) – The Immigration Bureau has mobilized its personnel to welcome visitors who are arriving considerably, to prevent congestion at airports. Pol Maj Gen Choengron Rimpadee, spokesman for the Immigration Bureau, said immigration police were fully deployed to receive visitors due to heavy inbound traffic. He was speaking in response to online pictures showing large crowds of visitors waiting for their immigration process in the arrival area of Suvarnabhumi airport on Nov 10. Full Story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-1056259 -- © Copyright Thai News Agency 2022-11-11 - 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!

30,000 police officers backed by soldiers to secure Bangkok during APEC week BANGKOK (NNT) - Authorities are now finalizing security measures and protocols for next week’s APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting. The police chief has indicated around 30,000 police officers backed by soldiers will be deployed around Bangkok on the meeting days. Explosive ordinance disposal (EOD) police have carried out a major bomb response demonstration at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, the venue for the leaders’ meeting. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1277491-30000-police-officers-backed-by-soldiers-to-secure-bangkok-during-apec-week/

BANGKOK (NNT) - Authorities are now finalizing security measures and protocols for next week’s APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting. The police chief has indicated around 30,000 police officers backed by soldiers will be deployed around Bangkok on the meeting days. Explosive ordinance disposal (EOD) police have carried out a major bomb response demonstration at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, the venue for the leaders’ meeting. A demonstration of searches for suspicious objects at the main venue for the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting was carried out. Police canines and remote-controlled explosive ordinance response robots were used in the demonstration. The robots are able to capture x-ray images of suspicious objects so the operator may determine whether an object is indeed an explosive ordinance. Upon confirmation of an explosive ordinance, the robot can move the object into a collection vehicle that will then move the object to a safe area for disposal. Anti-drone vehicles equipped with radar will secure the meeting venue against aerial drones. Radio jammers will activate when a drone threat is detected by radar. Rapid response units will track down the drone controller and seize the drone in question. The controller will be prosecuted in accordance with the law. Royal Thai Police Commissioner Damrongsak Kittipraphat indicated the police have full confidence over more than 80% of security measures for the APEC leaders’ meeting. He explained that confidence will reach 100% upon adjustments and additional drills and this will be accomplished before the meeting day. The police will deploy almost 30,000 personnel in Bangkok who will be supported by some 2,000 soldiers. In addition to providing security, the police will be facilitating traffic around Bangkok during the APEC leaders’ week. The police chief said vantage points around the meeting venue will be monitored by security officials, including those in plainclothes. Rigorous security will also be provided at the residences and travel routes that will be used by APEC leaders. Pol. Gen. Damrongsak said the movements of various groups, including those which may perpetrate violence, are being closely monitored. However, no movements of concern have been detected. Lessons learned from the unrest in 2019 have also been applied to security measures for next week’s meeting. The police chief asked that the public avoid areas around the meeting venue if they can, as regular traffic may be impacted next week. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG221111162428299 -- © Copyright NNT 2022-11-11 - 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!

Defense minister, in response to House query, says Chinese gray businesses being investigated BANGKOK (NNT) - The House of Representatives today (10 November) discussed shady businesses run by Chinese nationals in Thailand. The defense minister responded to a query on this topic, saying these activities include investment scams, call center gangs, and illicit service venues. More clarity about recent arrests pertaining to these activities is expected next week. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1277490-defense-minister-in-response-to-house-query-says-chinese-gray-businesses-being-investigated/

BANGKOK (NNT) - The House of Representatives today (10 November) discussed shady businesses run by Chinese nationals in Thailand. The defense minister responded to a query on this topic, saying these activities include investment scams, call center gangs, and illicit service venues. More clarity about recent arrests pertaining to these activities is expected next week. Maha Sarakham MP Yuttapong Charasathien issued a query for the prime minister asking about progress in the case against Chinese individuals running gray businesses. He said these activities, which impact Thailand’s sovereignty, may be receiving the support of politicians and former police top brass. He also inquired about the case of Chainat Konchayanan, a Chinese man who has made donations to a large political party. In addition, the MP asked about the process and reasons involved in granting Thai citizenship to Mr. Chainat. He said the case impacts national security and public confidence. Deputy Minister of Defense Chaichan Changmongkol responded to the query in place of the prime minister, who was performing duty in Cambodia. Gen. Chaichan said the government does not tolerate foreigners engaging in illicit affairs in Thailand. More clarity about the arrests cited by Mr. Yutthapong is expected to be yielded next week. He said individuals implicated in these cases have already been blacklisted by Interpol. The deputy defense minister said officials have been told to use all available laws to take action against funders of illicit activities that impact national security. According to Gen. Chaichan, the police have determined there are 3 types of ‘gray businesses’ in Thailand run by foreigners. These comprise investment scams, call center gangs, and service venues that sell to specific nationals. He explained that the issue of donations made to a political party will be looked at by the Election Commission. He said the prime minister has ordered an investigation into whether the issuance of citizenship for Mr. Chainat was in accordance with protocol. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG221111121308140 -- © Copyright NNT 2022-11-11 - 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!

Local Thai dishes to feature at APEC Leaders’ reception BANGKOK (NNT) - The upcoming APEC Economic Leaders’ Week will be a golden opportunity for Thailand to show the world its capacities, including the world-famous Thai cuisine. A menu featuring local and innovative dishes has been specially created for the reception dinner of country leaders and businesspersons, all made from locally sourced ingredients. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1277489-local-thai-dishes-to-feature-at-apec-leaders’-reception/

BANGKOK (NNT) - The upcoming APEC Economic Leaders’ Week will be a golden opportunity for Thailand to show the world its capacities, including the world-famous Thai cuisine. A menu featuring local and innovative dishes has been specially created for the reception dinner of country leaders and businesspersons, all made from locally sourced ingredients. Local dishes featuring ingredients from all parts of Thailand have been selected for the reception of APEC Economic Leaders’ Week participants, cooked to perfection using traditional and innovative techniques. Chef Chumpol Jangprai has created this special menu to highlight local ingredients and showcase the country’s abundance of food resources. Highlight dishes from this menu include a rainbow lobster from Phuket, which has long been a popular dish among tourists for its firm and tasty meat. A tasting menu featuring local dishes from all regions of Thailand will feature four bite-size dishes served on a map of Thailand. These dishes include crispy Khao Soi noodles from the north, an option between grilled Korat Wagyu beef or grilled catfish with sweet and savory Sadao sauce, river prawn croquette, and Golek chicken. Kratong Thong or bite-size crispy golden cups will be served as an appetizer with farmed caviar from Doi Inthanon Royal Project in Chiang Mai. The dessert will be a reimagining of Khanom Mo Kaeng taro and egg custard dish made into a mille-feuille, served alongside a scoop of ice cream. This dish will be made with low-carb flour, fragrant taro from Saraburi, mountain taro from the northern region, and palm sugar from Phetchaburi. The ingredients used to make all these dishes will be locally sourced from farms in Thailand, including items registered as geographical indication (GI) products, in order to present Thailand’s capacity as the kitchen of the world. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG221111123910151 -- © Copyright NNT 2022-11-11 - 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, Cambodia celebrate long-standing friendship BANGKOK (NNT) - Leaders of Thailand and Cambodia celebrated both countries’ long-standing relations and partnership, and expressed the willingness to extend cooperation in logistics and the suppression of cross-border phone scams. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1277486-thailand-cambodia-celebrate-long-standing-friendship/

BANGKOK (NNT) - Leaders of Thailand and Cambodia celebrated both countries’ long-standing relations and partnership, and expressed the willingness to extend cooperation in logistics and the suppression of cross-border phone scams. Thailand’s Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha met with the Prime Minister of Cambodia Hun Sen, in a meeting held during the ASEAN Summit and related meetings in Cambodia. It was the first time the two had a chance to meet since the start of the Covid pandemic. The Thai PM congratulated Cambodia for serving as ASEAN’s chair this year, and thanked the Cambodian PM for accepting the invitation to the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week in Bangkok as a special guest. Gen Prayut on this occasion thanked Hun Sen for his attention and support that helps maintain tight bilateral relations between both countries, saying that he wished to further enhance the relations in all aspects. The Thai PM proposed that Thailand and Cambodia enhance their relations in finance and digital economy, and improve transport connectivity with other neighboring countries. Gen Prayut praised Cambodia’s roles in COVID-19 response, cooperation on social and economic recovery, and its roles in promoting stability, peace, and prosperity in the region. He thanked Cambodia for its collaboration to crack down on scam callers, leading to the rescue of Thai nationals forced to work as phone scammers in Cambodia. The Thai PM said Thailand is willing to give its support and cooperation to tackle this issue at the bilateral and regional levels. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG221111125955159 -- © Copyright NNT 2022-11-11 - 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!

Thais abroad warned not to buy fresh fruit to bring home Thais travelling abroad have been warned not to bring fresh fruit back to Thailand, as they may face legal action. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1277484-thais-abroad-warned-not-to-buy-fresh-fruit-to-bring-home/

Thais travelling abroad have been warned not to bring fresh fruit back to Thailand, as they may face legal action. Agriculture Department Director-General Rapeephat Chantarasriwong said that a number of Thais travelling abroad, particularly to Japan and South Korea, have brought fresh fruit, such as grapes and persimmon, back to the country without certificates indicating that it is free from pests and plant diseases. He said that the plant quarantine checkpoints at the Suvarnabhumi airport have confiscated a lot of fresh fruit being brought back by Thai travellers, many of whom claimed they bought them according to advice offered by their guides. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thais-abroad-warned-not-to-buy-fresh-fruit-to-bring-home/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-11-11 - 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 police assess potential threats to APEC Summit The Thai police and military intelligence services have collected more than 220,000 items of information in their efforts to assess potential threats to the APEC Summit in Bangkok on November 18th and 19th. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1277483-thai-police-assess-potential-threats-to-apec-summit/

The Thai police and military intelligence services have collected more than 220,000 items of information in their efforts to assess potential threats to the APEC Summit in Bangkok on November 18th and 19th. Pol Gen Roy Ingkapairote, the deputy national police chief in charge of security and special operations, said that Royal Thai Police (RTP) and the military intelligence service haveestablished a command centre to assess the security situation,based on information obtained from various sources. One of the sources is the “stop walk and talk” project,initiated by the RTP, in which police approach members of the public and the private sector to seek their views and any information which will be helpful in their assessment of potential security threats. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thai-police-assess-potential-threats-to-apec-summit/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-11-11 - 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 teenagers allegedly attack nightclub’s guards on Walking Street A group of roughly thirty teenagers allegedly ganged up on Jannaat Club’s guards and attacked them reportedly for not allowing them to enter the venue at 4 AM after legal closing hours at 2 AM last Tuesday, November 8th. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1277385-thai-teenagers-allegedly-attack-nightclub’s-guards-on-walking-street/

A group of roughly thirty teenagers allegedly ganged up on Jannaat Club’s guards and attacked them reportedly for not allowing them to enter the venue at 4 AM after legal closing hours at 2 AM last Tuesday, November 8th. A large group of teenagers marched to an entrance of the Jannaat Club located on Pattaya Walking Street in South Pattaya at 9.30 PM yesterday, November 9th, and began spitting insults at the guards for not letting them get into the venue the other day, one of the guards told The Pattaya News. A chaotic fight then broke out behind the club, leaving four guards injured. The angry teenagers escaped from the scene, and none of them have been arrested as of press time. The injured guards were aided and taken to a hospital by Sawang Boriboon rescue workers. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/11/10/large-group-of-thai-teenagers-allegedly-attack-nightclubs-guards-on-walking-street-for-denying-them-entry-past-legal-closing-hours/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-11-10 - 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!

Top physicians ask Thai court to ban cannabis use other than for strict medical purposes A group of physicians and opposition political parties has petitioned the Thai Administrative Court to ban the use of marijuana other than for strict medical purposes, citing the lack of regulations to protect people’s security, especially children. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1277384-top-physicians-ask-thai-court-to-ban-cannabis-use-other-than-for-strict-medical-purposes/

A group of physicians and opposition political parties has petitioned the Thai Administrative Court to ban the use of marijuana other than for strict medical purposes, citing the lack of regulations to protect people’s security, especially children. Smith Srison, a member of the Medical Council of Thailand, and the opposition Pheu Thai Party, Move Forward Party, and Seri Ruam Thai Party jointly filed a petition with the Administrative Court, seeking to revoke the Public Health Ministry’s directive, which removed marijuana from the type five narcotic list, issued on February 8, 2022. The opposing parties accused the Public Health Ministry chaired by Anutin Charnvirakul, leader of the Bhumjai Thai Party, and the Narcotics Control Board of decriminalizing the use of marijuana without having any regulations to protect people, which is against the government’s policy that vows to: “Solve drug problems with strict enforcement of the law and to eliminate drug production sites and drug networks Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/11/10/top-physicians-and-government-opposition-parties-ask-thai-court-to-ban-cannabis-use-other-than-for-strict-medical-purposes/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-11-10 - 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!

It took Vietnam's SAR 413 vessel nearly 10 hours to get 303 Sri Lankans safely to shore in Vung Tau Tuesday, collecting them from a Japanese vessel. The Sri Lankans were first found on Lady R3, which was flying the Myanmar flag. They might have been traveling from Myanmar to Canada. The Lady 3 was found adrift and flooded by seawater on Monday by Japanese vessel Helios Leader, around 258 nautical miles (470 km) to the southeast of the southern Vung Tau Town. All crew and passengers on the Lady R3 were rescued and taken aboard the Helios Leader. The Japanese vessel then changed its course to hand over the rescued people to Vietnam. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/photo/news/the-10-hour-operation-that-rescued-303-sri-lankans-stranded-at-sea-4534055.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-11-10

Authorities have replaced degraded railings, set up a lighting system and renovated the sidewalk along the West Lake, a Hanoi icon. Covering in excess of 500 hectares with a perimeter of around 15 kilometers, the West Lake in Tay Ho District is the biggest natural lake in Hanoi. District authorities have recently replaced a two-kilometer section of railings surrounding the lake. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/photo/news/hanoi-gives-west-lake-a-makeover-4533992.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-11-10

The back of a passenger bus is damaged after hitting a truck in Thua Thien-Hue Province, November 9, 2022. Photo by VnExpress/Van An Two people died and 13 others were injured in a collision between a passenger bus and a truck in Hue late Wednesday. According to the police, the truck collided with the back of the bus while on a road running along the under-construction Cam Lo – Mai Son Expressway. They said the bus driver was possibly to blame since his vehicle seemed to have encroached on the truck's lane. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/2-killed-in-passenger-bus-truck-crash-in-central-vietnam-4534279.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-11-10

Doctors operate on a patient at the Hanoi Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital. Photo courtesy of the hospital Vietnam has recorded a case of identical twin pregnancy where two fetuses have different sexes and genotypes, an exceedingly rare occurrence that has never been recorded in Vietnam's medical history. Doctor Nguyen Thi Sim of the Hanoi Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital on Wednesday said a 23-year-old woman was admitted 18-week pregnant. Tests and ultrasound scans revealed a male and a female fetus, with the male fetus possessing the 46XY genotype and the female possessing the 45X genotype. Such a case is exceedingly rare in the world, Sim said. It is also the first known case for Vietnam, she added. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/vietnam-records-exceedingly-rare-identical-twin-pregnancy-with-different-genotypes-4534322.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-11-10

iPhones and MacBooks stolen from a tech company were seized by HCMC police. Photo by VnExpress/Nhat Vy A man in HCMC was arrested Tuesday after stealing 36 iPhones and two MacBooks worth VND800 million ($32,171) at a tech firm. Nguyen Tan Nhat, 21, was arrested by police of Binh Thanh District to be investigated for theft. All the stolen items have been seized. On October 27, a manager of the tech firm found out that the company's safe had been broken into, and 36 iPhones and two MacBooks were lost. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/hcmc-man-steals-32-171-worth-of-iphones-macbooks-4534064.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-11-10

Justice Secretary Crispin Remulla in a press conference at the Department of Justice building in Manila on Wednesday (September 28, 2022). STAR / Ernie Penaredondo MANILA, Philippines — Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla said Thursday that he would present the Marcos administration's supposed gains in the arena of human rights and the rule of law before the United Nations Human Rights Council. In a departure statement sent to reporters, Remulla said that he would share ongoing initiatives of the Department of Justice, which he "labelled as a comprehensive reform program of 'Real Justice in Real Time.'" The justice chief is set to attend the fourth cycle of the Universal Periodic Review of the Philippines. The UPR is a peer-review mechanism of the UNHRC to evaluate the compliance and performance of member states on a regular basis. Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/11/10/2222882/remulla-stress-rule-law-due-process-unhrc-review -- © Copyright Philstar 2022-11-10