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Image: Google MANILA, Philippines — Even before the government mandated full face-to-face classes in public schools and dropped the mask mandate, 3,939 people aged 12 to 17 contracted COVID-19 in schools, according to the Department of Health. DOH officer-in-charge Maria Rosario Vergeire said Friday in a news briefing that she received reports that from September 1 to November 3, there were around 3,900 cases of COVID-19 that were logged in different schools across the country. But Vergeire said that none of the cases were severe and no one among those who were infected died. Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/11/04/2221535/nearly-4000-youths-get-covid-19-schools-full-face-face-classes-voluntary-masking -- © Copyright Philstar 2022-11-04

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed in October a law requiring Filipinos to register their SIM cards, a move that is seen by the government to curb scams and other crimes. Critics of the measure, however, say this could lead to data breaches and privacy violations. Philstar.com / EC Toledo MANILA, Philippines — Sixty percent of Filipinos approve of the law mandating the registration of SIM cards, a new survey from the Social Weather Stations suggested. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed in October a law requiring Filipinos to register their SIM cards, a move that is seen by the government to curb scams and other crimes. Critics of the measure, however, say this could lead to data breaches and privacy violations. The SWS poll showed that 60% of the 1,500 respondents were in favor of the new measure, while 17% expressed disapproval. Twenty-three percent of the respondents were undecided. Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/11/04/2221488/sws-60-filipinos-ok-sim-card-registration-law -- © Copyright Philstar 2022-11-04

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education is telling its personnel to refrain from having interactions with students outside of schools in a new order that contains a long list of other things teaching and non-teaching staff should keep from doing. Under Department Order No. 49 issued Wednesday, DepEd personnel are told to “avoid relationships, interaction, communication, including following social media with learners outside of the school setting, except if they are relatives.” Vice President Sara Duterte, who is also education secretary, told reporters Friday that this is to minimize biases on the part of teachers and prevent “criminal” incidents from happening. Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/11/04/2221533/deped-tells-teachers-avoid-interactions-students-outside-schools -- © Copyright Philstar 2022-11-04

Commuters sit on a train under a television showing a news broadcast with file footage of a North Korean missile test, on the outskirts of Seoul on November 2, 2022. North Korea fired six "ground to air missiles", Seoul's military said on November 2, as part of a blitz of launches that included a ballistic missile landing close to South Korea's territorial waters. AFP / Anthony Wallace MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines condemned Friday North Korea’s recent missile launches which it said “further increase tension and undermine peace and stability in an already volatile region.” The Philippines also called on all parties to exercise “utmost restraint.” It also urged North Korea to comply with its obligations under UN Security Council resolutions and commit to peaceful dialogues with South Korea. Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/11/04/2221538/philippines-condemns-north-koreas-missile-launches -- © Copyright Philstar 2022-11-04

New Pattaya Walking Street painting is ready to impress tourists, says Deputy Mayor Pattaya Walking Street painting is now finished, minus an area at the top of the street, and ready to impress tourists, Pattaya Deputy Mayor Manoch Nongyai said during a walk at the street yesterday, November 3rd. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276797-new-pattaya-walking-street-painting-is-ready-to-impress-tourists-says-deputy-mayor/

Pattaya Walking Street painting is now finished, minus an area at the top of the street, and ready to impress tourists, Pattaya Deputy Mayor Manoch Nongyai said during a walk at the street yesterday, November 3rd. The deputy stated the contractor of the Walking Street repaving project had recently completed renovating the last 500 meters of the street, which now looked picturesque and fresh. The street painting, which stretched as far as 1,000 meters, was done by volunteer artists and business operators and is set to be a great photo prop for pedestrians. Walking Street in South Pattaya will be closed to traffic from 7PM nightly and reopen at 5 AM for garbage collectors to pick up garbage. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/11/04/new-pattaya-walking-street-painting-is-ready-to-impress-tourists-says-deputy-mayor/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-11-04 - 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!

No place says salted fish like Tak Bai Locals in Tak Bai, in Thailand’s South, leave their threadfin fish to dry under the sun. (Photo by Phoowadon Duangmee) Around Asia, salted fish has earned the moniker “poor man’s food.” That’s because its extreme saltiness enhances the flavour of simple rice-based meals and also means there’s enough for everyone in the family. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276796-no-place-says-salted-fish-like-tak-bai/

Locals in Tak Bai, in Thailand’s South, leave their threadfin fish to dry under the sun. (Photo by Phoowadon Duangmee) Around Asia, salted fish has earned the moniker “poor man’s food.” That’s because its extreme saltiness enhances the flavour of simple rice-based meals and also means there’s enough for everyone in the family. However, the salted threadfin of Tak Bai in Thailand’s Narathiwat province is not your average salted fish. One fine threadfin can cost you Bt1,600 (USD 41) per kilogram, while salted king mackerel costs around Bt350. “Tak Bai salted threadfin is a real delicacy, and it makes a perfect present,” says a Tak Bai fishmonger. “However, because of the high price, many people tend to buy it to please someone special rather than to satisfy themselves.” Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/no-place-says-salted-fish-like-tak-bai/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-11-04 - 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!

Administrative Court Asked to Block Foreigners from Acquiring Land BANGKOK, Nov4 (TNA) – Mongkolkit Suksintaranont, list MP of the Thai Civilized Party, together with nine party members asked the Supreme Administrative Court to overthrow the cabinet’s decision to allow foreigners to acquire land in the country. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276795-administrative-court-asked-to-block-foreigners-from-acquiring-land/

BANGKOK, Nov4 (TNA) – Mongkolkit Suksintaranont, list MP of the Thai Civilized Party, together with nine party members asked the Supreme Administrative Court to overthrow the cabinet’s decision to allow foreigners to acquire land in the country. The group opposed the resolution of the cabinet which on Oct 25 approved the Interior Ministry’s regulations to allow wealthy foreigners to buy land to attract foreign investment to the country. They sought the court’s injunction against the resolution pending its ruling on the policy. Full Story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-1051227 -- © Copyright Thai News Agency 2022-11-04 - 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 Rocket Debris to Fall by Tonight with 1.2% Chance to Hit Thailand BANGKOK, Nov 4 (TNA) – The Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (GISTDA) expects debris fom the Longmarch 5B-Y4 rocket of China to fall to the earth on Nov 4 with a chance of Thailand being hit at only 1.2%. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276794-chinese-rocket-debris-to-fall-by-tonight-with-12-chance-to-hit-thailand/

BANGKOK, Nov 4 (TNA) – The Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (GISTDA) expects debris fom the Longmarch 5B-Y4 rocket of China to fall to the earth on Nov 4 with a chance of Thailand being hit at only 1.2%. GISTDA director Sittiporn Channamsin said it might fall between 2pm and 3pm or within 10pm in the Pacific Ocean and the chance of the rocket hitting Thailand dropped to only 1.2%. The rocket was launched on Oct 31 to send the Mengtian module to the Tiangong Space Station. After the mission, the rocket will fall to the earth due to gravity. Full Story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-1051033 -- © Copyright Thai News Agency 2022-11-04 - 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!

Gen Prawit: No tolerance against officials’ involvement in human trafficking BANGKOK (NNT) - Deputy Prime Minister Gen Prawit Wongsuwan said the government does not tolerate any involvement in human trafficking by government officials. Those found guilty will face harsh punishments. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276793-gen-prawit-no-tolerance-against-officials’-involvement-in-human-trafficking/

BANGKOK (NNT) - Deputy Prime Minister Gen Prawit Wongsuwan said the government does not tolerate any involvement in human trafficking by government officials. Those found guilty will face harsh punishments. Gen Prawit’s remark was delivered at a meeting of the Coordinating and Monitoring of Anti-Trafficking in Persons Performance Committee (CMP Committee). The meeting acknowledged the outcomes of anti-trafficking operations, as the outcomes will be published as part of the Trafficking in Persons report for Thailand this year. The committee on this occasion considered establishing an ad-hoc subcommittee on the administration and monitoring of cases related to trafficking victims, chaired by Royal Thai Police Deputy Commissioner General Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn. Gen Prawit urged high-ranking officers to ensure none of their subordinates are involved in human trafficking. He stressed that the operations against human trafficking must take into consideration the mental health of the victims, adding that government agencies must work more collectively with NGOs and international organizations on this matter. Thailand has seen an increase in arrests and prosecutions related to human trafficking cases. Gen Prawit said this growing number reflects the effort and performance of anti-trafficking operations, as Thailand is committed to fully eradicating human trafficking in order to gain acceptance from the global community in this regard. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG221104151927167 -- © Copyright NNT 2022-11-04 - 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!

Krung Thai and Government Savings banks offer ฿5Bn loan to Oil Fuel Fund Two state-run banks, Krung Thai and Government Savings, have offered to extend loans, amounting to 5 billion baht, to the debt-ridden Oil Fuel Fund, to ease its current liquidity problems. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276792-krung-thai-and-government-savings-banks-offer-฿5bn-loan-to-oil-fuel-fund/

Two state-run banks, Krung Thai and Government Savings, have offered to extend loans, amounting to 5 billion baht, to the debt-ridden Oil Fuel Fund, to ease its current liquidity problems. An informed government source said that loan, which will be guaranteed by the Finance Ministry, is the first tranche of about 30 billion baht in loans to be secured by the Fund, which is running an estimated 129 billion baht in the red as a result of the government’s policy to subsidise the prices of fuel and LPG cooking gas, in the wake of global oil price increases. With approval from the cabinet, the Finance Ministry has invited seven financial institutions, both private and state-run, to offer loans to the Fund at their respective interest rates. The ministry will choose the banks that offer the lowest rates. Krung Thai and Government Savings banks made the offers for the first tranche of 5 billion baht yesterday (Thursday). Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/krung-thai-and-government-savings-banks-offer-5bn-loan-to-oil-fuel-fund/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-11-04 - 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!

Bangkok City Hall prepares measures ahead of imminent surge in PM2.5 levels BANGKOK (NNT) - Levels of airborne particulate matter or PM2.5 in Bangkok are still considered to be within Thailand’s safety standard. Aware that the airborne dust issue worsens during the cold season, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is preparing mitigation measures ahead of the peak dust period. Online communications channels and smart signboards are among the measures that will keep Bangkokians informed when the dust level exceeds the standard. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276791-bangkok-city-hall-prepares-measures-ahead-of-imminent-surge-in-pm25-levels/

BANGKOK (NNT) - Levels of airborne particulate matter or PM2.5 in Bangkok are still considered to be within Thailand’s safety standard. Aware that the airborne dust issue worsens during the cold season, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is preparing mitigation measures ahead of the peak dust period. Online communications channels and smart signboards are among the measures that will keep Bangkokians informed when the dust level exceeds the standard. BMA spokesperson Ekwaranyu Amrapan and advisor to the Bangkok governor Pornphrom Vikitsreth revealed measures being prepared ahead of the imminent surge in PM2.5 levels. According to them, the BMA is monitoring the dust level and already made improvements to channels for warning the public about elevated dust readings. People will be able to receive relevant news and information through the “Line Alert” channel on the Line application. They can also turn to the Air BKK application or the BMA’s Facebook page to receive this information. A warning will be issued whenever the PM2.5 reading in an area exceeds 90 micrograms per cubic meter (red color code). Readings exceeding 75 micrograms per cubic meter in 10-20 Bangkok districts at once will also trigger an alert. PM2.5 levels will also be displayed on 90 smart signboards on roads in 20 districts. Bangkok City Hall has been inspecting factories and conducting checks on vehicles emitting black exhaust to reduce airborne dust at their sources. Open-air burning was also regulated. To protect people’s health, the BMA has set up “dust-fighting classes” and dust meters at 33 schools in the capital. This initiative will be expanded to more schools in due course. Incident response plans have also been established for times when the dust level exceeds the safety standard, with emphasis on vulnerable individuals and small children. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG221104152221170 -- © Copyright NNT 2022-11-04 - 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!

Attorney General asked to examine Bangkok’s Orange Line train project contract The opposition Move Forward Party has officially asked the Office of the Attorney-General (OAG) to screen the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) investment contract for the Orange Line train project, before the document is submitted to the cabinet for approval. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276790-attorney-general-asked-to-examine-bangkok’s-orange-line-train-project-contract/

The opposition Move Forward Party has officially asked the Office of the Attorney-General (OAG) to screen the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) investment contract for the Orange Line train project, before the document is submitted to the cabinet for approval. Move Forward MP Surachet Pravinvongvuth said today (Friday) that, if the OAG allows the contract to go through too easily, the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRT), the project’s owner, may expedite its process to the cabinet for final approval. That could mean that the state would have to spend as much as 68 billion baht to co-invest in the mega-infrastructure project. He pointed to several suspected irregularities in the project, such as the abrupt change of the terms of reference, after the bidding was called, and the cancellation of the first round of bidding, which was eventually ruled illegal by the Central Administrative Court. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/attorney-general-asked-to-examine-bangkoks-orange-line-train-project-contract/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-11-04 - 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!

House unanimously votes for referendum before drafting new charter for Thailand The Thai House of Representatives voted unanimously today (Thursday) to propose that the cabinet holds a referendum, to gauge the opinions of the Thai people about the drafting of a new Constitution. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276711-house-unanimously-votes-for-referendum-before-drafting-new-charter-for-thailand/

The Thai House of Representatives voted unanimously today (Thursday) to propose that the cabinet holds a referendum, to gauge the opinions of the Thai people about the drafting of a new Constitution. A motion seeking a referendum was jointly proposed by Pheu Thai Party deputy leader Julapun Amornvivat and Move Forward MP for Bangkok Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut on September 15th. It was debated in the House, but no decision was made because the House meeting was adjourned due to the lack of a quorum. The issue was revived today for a vote. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/house-unanimously-votes-for-referendum-before-drafting-new-charter-for-thailand/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-11-03 - 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!

Grab Thailand to review new rules, expects solution within two weeks Grab Thailand, an on-demand delivery service provider, announced today (Thursday) that the company expects to resolve the current conflict with its GrabFood and GrabMart riders within 14 days, after hundreds of them protested today in Bangkok against the company’s rule changes which, they claim, have affected their earnings. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276685-grab-delivery-service-riders-protest-against-allegedly-unfair-rule-changes/?do=findComment&comment=17703193

Grab Thailand to review new rules, expects solution within two weeks Grab Thailand, an on-demand delivery service provider, announced today (Thursday) that the company expects to resolve the current conflict with its GrabFood and GrabMart riders within 14 days, after hundreds of them protested today in Bangkok against the company’s rule changes which, they claim, have affected their earnings. In a statement, issued late this afternoon, the company said that it has always attached importance to the opinions of its “partner” riders and customers, which are used as the bases for improvements to its services. The company has always been receptive to opinions and suggestions and has opened several channels through which it can receive them, such as its call centre, Grab Facebook and Grab Partner Club, according to the statement. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/grab-thailand-to-review-new-rules-expects-solution-within-two-weeks/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-11-03 - 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!

DPM Supattanapong defends government’s foreign land-ownership policy Deputy Prime Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow defended the government’s plan to allow land-ownership in Thailand for residential purpose by four groups of foreigners, in his response to criticism of the plan by Move Forward Party Leader Pita Limjaroenrat in the House of Representatives. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276707-dpm-supattanapong-defends-government’s-foreign-land-ownership-policy/