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Satellite image shows Tropical Storm Paeng on October 28, 2022. RAMBB MANILA, Philippines — Tropical Storm Paeng (Nalgae) has intensified slightly while heading to the areas of northern Samar, Sorsogon and Albay, state weather bureau PAGASA said Friday. The cyclone was last seen 180 kilometers east of Catarman in Northern Samar with peak winds of 85 kph near the center and gusts of up to 105 kph. Moving west northwest at 25 kph, it is forecast to make a landfall or pass close to Northern Samar Friday night. Paeng, the country’s 16th tropical cyclone this year and the fourth in October, is expected to bring heavy rains and strong winds as millions of Filipinos prepare to visit their departed loved ones on All Saints Day and All Souls Day. Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/10/28/2219976/paeng-intensifies-slightly-it-nears-land -- © Copyright Philstar 2022-10-28

A group of teenagers arrested for fighting on Pattaya beach Three teenagers armed with a samurai sword and a golf club were arrested after having a public fight with their rivals and being uncooperative with Pattaya police officers. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276117-a-group-of-teenagers-arrested-for-fighting-on-pattaya-beach/

Three teenagers armed with a samurai sword and a golf club were arrested after having a public fight with their rivals and being uncooperative with Pattaya police officers. Pattaya police were called to stop a fight involving a variety of weapons between two rival groups of Thai teenagers on Pattaya Beach in the Nongprue subdistrict of Banglamung at 2:00 AM this morning, October 28th. The groups ran away in all directions as soon as they sighted the police. However, three male teenagers were arrested and taken to the Pattaya police station. Their weapons, including a one-meter-long samurai sword and a golf club, were impounded. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/10/28/pattaya-police-arrest-multiple-teenagers-for-fighting-on-pattaya-beach-with-golf-clubs-and-a-samurai-sword/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-10-28 - 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!

Govt Officials Arrested for Selling Data to Call Scam Gang BANGKOK, Oct 28 (TNA) – Two government officials were arrested for allegedly selling data to a call scam gang for 600,000 baht a month. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276115-govt-officials-arrested-for-selling-data-to-call-scam-gang/

BANGKOK, Oct 28 (TNA) – Two government officials were arrested for allegedly selling data to a call scam gang for 600,000 baht a month. Deputy national police chief Pol Gen Torsak Sukwimul said the two officials gathered data of potential victims and sold them to a call scam gang which was busted in early October. In the case police arrested 16 suspects. Of them, eight suspects were hired to open bank accounts for the call scam gang of a Chinese person and two were the government officials who supplied the data of potential victims to the gang. Full Story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-1046687 -- © Copyright Thai News Agency 2022-10-28 - 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!

Energy Ministry introduces energy labels for more products BANGKOK (NNT) - The Energy Ministry has introduced energy labels for more categories of products in an effort to promote energy conservation, with the No.5 label for low energy consumption granted for items from EV chargers to student uniforms that can help cut down energy consumption. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276114-energy-ministry-introduces-energy-labels-for-more-products/

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Energy Ministry has introduced energy labels for more categories of products in an effort to promote energy conservation, with the No.5 label for low energy consumption granted for items from EV chargers to student uniforms that can help cut down energy consumption. Permanent Secretary of Energy Kulit Sombatsiri, Energy Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) Governor Boonyanit Wongrukmit, and delegates from partner agencies signed an agreement to cooperate on the energy label campaign and establish cooperation with private firms on energy efficiency certification. Thailand’s energy efficiency label program previously granted the No.5 label to electrical appliances such as air conditioners and refrigerators that pass EGAT’s energy consumption criteria. In the signing ceremony today, the Ministry of Energy and the EGAT introduced the No.5 label for student uniforms that require less ironing, which helps reduce energy consumption. EGAT has been working with Thailand Textile Institute to develop a new standard for energy-saving clothes that are comfortable to wear and do not wrinkle. Newer products with the No.5 label are expected to hit the market from April next year, including two charger models for electric motorcycles, motorcycle batteries, and split-type air conditioning systems. EGAT is encouraging more manufacturers and sellers to join the energy label program, in line with Thailand’s goal to lower carbon emissions and achieve carbon neutrality. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG221028101119618 -- © Copyright NNT 2022-10-28 - 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!

Responsible innovations key to mitigating economic risks: BOT BANGKOK (NNT) - The Bank of Thailand (BOT) has emphasized the need to maintain a balance between innovations and financial risks in order to mitigate economic implications, while calling on related sectors to be socially responsible when rolling out new products. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276113-responsible-innovations-key-to-mitigating-economic-risks-bot/

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Bank of Thailand (BOT) has emphasized the need to maintain a balance between innovations and financial risks in order to mitigate economic implications, while calling on related sectors to be socially responsible when rolling out new products. At the BOT Digital Finance Conference 2022, Bank of Thailand Governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput reiterated the need for responsible financial innovations to help Thailand get through the challenges of slow growth, low productivity, the lack of competitiveness, low resiliency against global fluctuations, negligence on sustainable growth, the household debt issue, and social and economic inequalities. He said innovations were once seen as the answer to these challenges, but the risks still need to be navigated alongside the potential that these new innovations promise. The BOT Governor highlighted the importance of having responsible innovations that must yield a concrete push for economic capacity and productivity, take into consideration the aspect of sustainability, ensure equitable access to wealth, and must not hinder the country’s financial security. The BOT Digital Finance Conference aims to push forward digital finance under the new Financial Sector Master Plan, which thrives on the concrete implementation of digital technology within the sector. Commercial banks and non-bank institutions are joining this event to present their innovative products. The event is taking place at the BOT Learning Center in Bangkok until 29 October. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG221028093833608 -- © Copyright NNT 2022-10-28 - 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’s economic growth for 2022 adjusted down to 3.4 percent Thailand’s Fiscal Policy Office has adjusted the economic growth projection for this year to 3.4%, down from 3.5%, due to a slowdown in private investment, from a projection of 5.7% to 5.1%, because of raw material price increases. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276111-thailand’s-economic-growth-for-2022-adjusted-down-to-34-percent/

Thailand’s Fiscal Policy Office has adjusted the economic growth projection for this year to 3.4%, down from 3.5%, due to a slowdown in private investment, from a projection of 5.7% to 5.1%, because of raw material price increases. The office forecasts, however, that the growth projection for next year will be increased to 3.8%, due to the anticipated return of Chinese tourists in the second half of the year. Improvement in the tourism sector, as a result of the easing of travel restrictions, saw more tourists visiting Thailand, with the number of foreign arrivals for the first nine months of this year registered at 5.7 million, which is expected to increase to 10.2 million by year’s end, instead of 8 million as previously forecast, said the office. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thailands-economic-growth-for-2022-adjusted-down-to-3-4-percent/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-10-28 - 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!

Parts of Bang Bua Thong flooded following temporary embankment collapses The rising pressure of water in Pimon Racha Canal, which connects with the swollen Chao Phraya River, caused a breach in a temporary embankment in Phimon Racha sub-district of Nonthaburi’s Bang Bua Thong district, flooding many areas and communities. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276110-parts-of-bang-bua-thong-flooded-following-temporary-embankment-collapses/

The rising pressure of water in Pimon Racha Canal, which connects with the swollen Chao Phraya River, caused a breach in a temporary embankment in Phimon Racha sub-district of Nonthaburi’s Bang Bua Thong district, flooding many areas and communities. About 100 district and municipal officials and construction workers were mobilised last night to close the gap in the embankment, using piles, sand bags, wooden planks and canvas sheets. Last night that they succeeded in closing about 80% of the gap, allowing water to flow into Toh Mai Canal from the swollen Pimon Racha Canal. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/parts-of-bang-bua-thong-flooded-following-temporary-embankment-collapses/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-10-28 - 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!

Will Bua Noi finally leave her cage in Bangkok mall after global outcry? Bua Noi, Thailand’s last gorilla, is ironically attracting big crowds after an account of her life spent caged in a Bangkok department store made domestic and international headlines. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276109-will-bua-noi-finally-leave-her-cage-in-bangkok-mall-after-global-outcry/

Bua Noi, Thailand’s last gorilla, is ironically attracting big crowds after an account of her life spent caged in a Bangkok department store made domestic and international headlines. International organizations including People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) and Free The Wild have joined the call for Bua Noi’s release, but the owner – Pata Zoo, a private menagerie in Pata Pinklao Department Store – insists the gorilla must stay put for her own safety. “We have rejected plans to relocate her out of concern that she may not be able to adjust to new surroundings,” the zoo said in a statement. “She has been here for more than 30 years.” Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/will-bua-noi-finally-leave-her-cage-in-bangkok-mall-after-global-outcry/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-10-28 - 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!

Winter to start in Thailand Thai Meteorological Department says Thailand will officially enter winter on Saturday, October 29th, two weeks later than usual, the Thai Meteorological Department reported on Wednesday, October 26th. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276026-winter-to-start-in-thailand-thai-meteorological-department-says/

Thailand will officially enter winter on Saturday, October 29th, two weeks later than usual, the Thai Meteorological Department reported on Wednesday, October 26th. Winter season is expected to last until the end of February 2023, according to the officials, and will be colder than last year. The average minimum temperature in upper Thailand is expected to be about 20 degrees Celsius with the coldest period from December 2022 to January 2023. In northern and northeastern Thailand, the lowest temperature is expected to be about 8-9 degrees Celsius. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/10/27/winter-to-start-in-thailand-this-saturday-october-29th-thai-meteorological-department-says/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-10-27 - 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!

Street fight breaks out after teenage motorbike riders cut off one another Two groups of Thai teenage motorcycle riders threw punches at each other after getting angry for reportedly cutting in front of each other. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276024-street-fight-breaks-out-after-teenage-motorbike-riders-cut-off-one-another/

Two groups of Thai teenage motorcycle riders threw punches at each other after getting angry for reportedly cutting in front of each other. Nongprue police rushed to halt a fight between two groups of around 10 teenage riders in the Nongprue subdistrict of Banglamung at 3 AM yesterday, October 26th. One of the injured teenagers told police that he knew the rival group and they cut him off on purpose, ambushing him, which the second group denied, claiming the first group cut them off instead. His brother and friends then came to his aid and chased off the rivals, but they also snatched his gold necklace. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/10/27/street-fight-breaks-out-in-pattaya-after-teenage-motorbike-riders-cut-off-one-another-in-traffic/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-10-27 - 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!

Mountain B nightclub fire in Sattahip claims 26th life PHOTO: MGR Online The death toll from the Mountain B nightclub inferno in Sattahip district rose to 26 people today, October 27th, 2022. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276023-mountain-b-nightclub-fire-in-sattahip-claims-26th-life/

PHOTO: MGR Online The death toll from the Mountain B nightclub inferno in Sattahip district rose to 26 people today, October 27th, 2022. A 26-year-old submarine operator for the Royal Thai Navy, Lt JG Setthasak Chantra, died peacefully at Siriraj Hospital at 2 AM after fighting with his injuries for 83 days, according to Ronnarong Kaewphet, an activist lawyer who has stepped in to help the victims and families of the fire with legal matters. The young navy officer died of a blood infection after suffering severe burns over 70% of his body. He is the 26th fatality as of press time, while on October 5th, a female victim, Parichart Khwanyueng, 26, died after 72 days of treatment and is the 25th death. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/10/27/mountain-b-nightclub-fire-in-sattahip-claims-26th-life/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-10-27 - 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!

70 students in the Bang Lung Town primary school in Bac Kan have to stay home after coming down with a mysterious fever, October 24, 2022. Photo by VnExpress/Huong Lieu Around 700 students in the northern province of Bac Kan came down with a mysterious fever, and an eight-year-old child has died. The Bang Lung Town primary school on Monday reported a fever outbreak at the school, the Cho Don District Department of Education and Training said. Since Monday, the entire district saw around 736 students out of its 10,000 students staying home due to numerous health conditions. Around 698 of them had fevers, while the rest suffered from symptoms like stomachache or leg pain. The Cho Don District medical center has also received several students and kindergartners with symptoms like coughing and fever, overloading the center's pediatric department capacity. Nong Van Quan, director of the center, said the center has collected samples for testing to figure out the cause. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/mysterious-fever-afflicts-700-students-in-northern-vietnam-province-one-dies-4528642.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-10-27

A 15 cm spoon is taken out of a woman's throw after she mistakenly swallowed it while being drunk. Photo courtesy of the Lac Viet Friendship Hospital A 25-year-old woman in the northern province of Vinh Phuc swallowed a plastic spoon after mistaking it for food while being drunk. Nguyen Thanh Cong, deputy head of the endoscopy and functional exploration department of the Lac Viet Friendship Hospital, on Thursday said the woman, unnamed, was hungry after drinking, so she took a plastic spoon and swallowed it. The next morning, she felt that something was stuck in the throat, and upon inspection of security cameras at the party, she discovered that she had swallowed a spoon by mistake and went to the hospital. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/drunk-woman-swallows-spoon-at-party-in-northern-vietnam-4528669.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-10-27

A cancer patient is treated at the HCMC Oncology Hospital 2 in Thu Duc City, May 13, 2021. Photo by VnExpress/Quynh Tran Vietnam will promote R&D into new technologies combined with traditional methods to produce a cancer vaccine, according to a government decision. According to a national program to ensure vaccine supplies until 2030 approved by Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam on Tuesday, Vietnam will produce 10 types of vaccine by 2025, including the 5-in-1 vaccine, which is being given to all infants to provide protection against diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough (pertussis), polio and Hib disease (Haemophilus influenzae type B). By 2030, Vietnam will produce 15 types of vaccine, including one to prevent cancer. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/vietnam-aims-for-homegrown-cancer-vaccine-4528632.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-10-27

Unilever dry shampoo products that contain benzene. Photo courtesy of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Certain dry shampoo products that may contain carcinogens have been imported into Vietnam, the Drug Administration of Vietnam said Thursday. The announcement was given following a notice from Health Canada about Unilever recalling certain dry shampoo batches branded as Dove, TRESemme and Bed Head this month for containing elevated levels of benzene, a carcinogen. The recalled products were TRESemme Fresh & Clean Dry Shampoo, TRESemme Volumizing Dry Shampoo and Dove Invisible Dry Shampoo, all produced in the U.S. The Dove Invisible Dry Shampoo has not been imported since 2020, and the TRESemme products since 2021, according to the drug administration. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/dry-shampoo-products-imported-into-vietnam-may-contain-carcinogen-4528762.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-10-27