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Soi Dog Foundation delivers over 210 tons of food relief to animals in flood-hit provinces Soi Dog Foundation has this month provided over 210 tons of food to more than 26,000 animals displaced by severe flooding in the provinces of Sing Buri, Ayutthaya, Nonthaburi, Ubon Ratchathani, Sukhothai, and Ang Thong. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275894-soi-dog-foundation-delivers-over-210-tons-of-food-relief-to-animals-in-flood-hit-provinces/

Soi Dog Foundation has this month provided over 210 tons of food to more than 26,000 animals displaced by severe flooding in the provinces of Sing Buri, Ayutthaya, Nonthaburi, Ubon Ratchathani, Sukhothai, and Ang Thong. Thanks to a generous response to their urgent appeal, the foundation has been able to deliver a total of 7,750 bags of dog food and 2,785 bags of cat food to the six affected provinces so far, and they are delivering more by the day. While locals in some areas have been able to collect the food for their animals from their local subdistrict administrative organization (AorBorTor), the foundation and AorBorTor have had to deliver food to others by boat, including to stranded animals. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/10/26/soi-dog-foundation-delivers-over-210-tons-of-food-relief-to-animals-in-flood-hit-provinces-in-thailand/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-10-26 - 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: Esan Entrepreneur Explains the Social Impact Mindset 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://aseannow.com/topic/1275893-icon-now-esan-entrepreneur-explains-the-social-impact-mindset/

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, Pichai “Poa” Uamturapojn talks about his inspirations and experiences co-founding a social innovation hub in his hometown and what he has to say to other aspiring social entrepreneurs. Source: TEDxKhonKaenU Facebook Page Though Bangkok seems like the logical choice for social entrepreneurship, with incubators and accelerators cropping up all over the city, Pichai “Poa” Uamturapojn was committed to his hometown, Udon Thani. “We can do anything as a shared experience together,” Poa says, “to give back to the communities that raised us. I believe that every hometown has the potential to grow, and I wanted to do something with local communities without having to wait for anyone.” As a co-founder of the social innovation hub Ma:D Esan, Poa is a local champion for social enterprises in the “Esan” or northeastern region of Thailand, and many go to him for advice and support. But who did he turn to when starting out? “Long mue tum (take action)” Poa freely admits that at first, he had little knowledge about social entrepreneurship. Yet, he managed to connect with many key pillars of Thailand’s social impact ecosystem, from Ashoka Thailand and School of Changemakers to ChangeFusion, adapting their knowledge to fit the needs of his social innovation hub. The social entrepreneur credits his mother for inspiring him to start his journey in social entrepreneurship and to simply long mue tum or “take action,” despite his lack of familiarity. “My mother didn’t know how to raise a child or what a child will be like when they grow up. But she did it anyway,” he says. “My mom is super cool.” “Mah dee (in good faith)” When the Esan native was starting out, the term “social enterprise” had been relatively new to Thailand, and it was especially foreign to locals in the Esan region. “I wanted to start an organization that focuses on the purpose and not just a profit,” he explains, but lack of awareness made it challenging for Poa to communicate his intentions and objectives. Source: Ma:D Esan Facebook Page Poa and his team wanted people to instinctively understand their sincere good will for the region, so they decided to co-found Ma:D Esan, the regional chapter of Ma:D Club for Better Society. The word Ma:D (mah dee) in Thai means “in good faith.” Ma:D Esan was established five years ago by a small group of five people (including Poa), who have different interests but the same ambition. That first year, Ma:D Esan launched over 70 projects to share and support with local communities. “Connecting the dots.” You might ask, “Why so many projects?” It comes down to an important idea that Poa and his team evangelize: “Connecting the dots.” With this many projects, he hoped to create enough “dots” in the region, sewing together great ideas with great opportunities. “The first year was the year to unleash all of our powers [to connect people],” Poa says. His goal was, and still is, to connect social projects together in a way that pushes society forward. Source: Ma:D Esan Facebook Page One of the major projects that he did with his team is the “Long Mue Tum” project, in which Ma:D Esan invited eight affiliated entrepreneurs to come together to create business plans that reflect real issues in the Esan region within three months. Some of the affiliated entrepreneurs include ToiLAB, S OO N T A R E E +, ARMS LAB, and ISANROOTS. Source: Ma:D Esan Facebook Page ToiLAB collaborated with local designers and architects in the region to develop new public toilet facilities, tackling the issue of inadequate toilet facilities within the Esan region. Meanwhile, S OO N T A R E E + sought to reduce waste in the construction industry by upcycling surplus material into skateboards that were exhibited at CentralPlaza Udonthani in 2018. Source: Ma:D Esan Facebook Page According to Poa, the project underlined how problems can only be solved if you take action, and this mindset will set you on a right path to success. Of course, the COVID-19 crisis had a dampening effect on some of these opportunities. “People go into survival mode.” Source: Ma:D Esan Facebook Page Due to pandemic restrictions like social distancing, people were unable to meet and collaborate in person. Yet, with all the restrictions in place, Ma:D Esan found a way to reach out and contribute to the community in the Esan region. Ma:D Esan, in partnership with ChangeFusion and TaejaiDotcom, developed and produced positive-pressure testing booths that were distributed to all hospitals region-wide. Nonetheless, Poa admitted that as “people go into survival mode,” it was best to refocus on other priorities such as public health, which was top of mind during the pandemic crisis. Despite the uncertainty and setbacks, the social entrepreneur is an incredibly positive person and that positivity is infectious. “Just do it together.” If there’s one message the Esan icon would like to get out: “Just do it together.” According to Poa, we don’t need a big idea to get started in the social enterprise scene or a massive undertaking like founding a social innovation hub. Simply learning about and exploring social enterprises is a wonderful step in the right direction. He suggests that If we’re hesitant to go out there and get our hands dirty, the words “social enterprise” aren’t as scary as we might think, and it shouldn’t stop us from achieving our goals. Source: https://www.thailandnow.in.th/life-society/icon-now-esan-entrepreneur-explains-the-social-impact-mindset/ -- © Copyright THAILAND NOW 2022-10-26 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. 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Move Forward Party cries foul against attempts to scuttle its Progressive Liquor Bill Thailand’s opposition Move Forward Party is urging members of the public to voice their support for the party’s draft Progressive Liquor Bill openly and to share the party’s view on this issue on social media, according to party leader Pita Limjaroenrat. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275892-move-forward-party-cries-foul-against-attempts-to-scuttle-its-progressive-liquor-bill/

Thailand’s opposition Move Forward Party is urging members of the public to voice their support for the party’s draft Progressive Liquor Bill openly and to share the party’s view on this issue on social media, according to party leader Pita Limjaroenrat. In his Instagram post today (Wednesday), Pita explained the five reasons why the Move Forward Party initiated the Bill in the first place. The Bill to liberalise liquor production would help boost local economies and tourism, distribute income to rural areas, broaden the tax base and put an end to Thailand’s liquor business oligopoly. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/move-forward-party-cries-foul-against-attempts-to-scuttle-its-progressive-liquor-bill/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-10-26 - 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!

Maritime areas in Chumphon’s Pathio district declared environmental protection zones The Thai cabinet endorsed an edict by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment today (Tuesday), declaring specific areas in Pak Khlong, Chum Kho, Bang Son and Saphli sub-districts in Pathio district of the southern province of Chumphon to be environmental protection zones, in which construction, fishing and dredging of sand will be prohibited. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275813-maritime-areas-in-chumphon’s-pathio-district-declared-environmental-protection-zones/

The Thai cabinet endorsed an edict by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment today (Tuesday), declaring specific areas in Pak Khlong, Chum Kho, Bang Son and Saphli sub-districts in Pathio district of the southern province of Chumphon to be environmental protection zones, in which construction, fishing and dredging of sand will be prohibited. Deputy Government Spokesperson Traisuree Traisoranakul said that the edict is designed to conserve the areas, which are feeding grounds for rare marine species and an important tourist destination. Under the edict, which is yet to come into force, the environmental protection zones cover beaches and sea within 5.4km of the coastline. Fishing and all kinds of construction will be completely prohibited. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/maritime-areas-in-chumphons-pathio-district-declared-environmental-protection-zones/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-10-25 - 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 FDA announces amendments related to marijuana-infused food product regulations The Thai Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced some changes of regulations related to food products containing cannabis and hemp substances. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275810-thai-fda-announces-amendments-related-to-marijuana-infused-food-product-regulations/

The Thai Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced some changes of regulations related to food products containing cannabis and hemp substances. Dr. Withit Saritsadeechaikul, FDA Deputy Secretary-General, told the Associated Press on Tuesday, October 25th, that the Ministry of Public Health had issued an amended notification under the Food Act, regarding food products containing cannabis or hemp substances which included three issues. First, the Notification No.437 scrapped the maximum content of CBD requirements in products containing hemp seeds because the amount of CBD found in the seed is very rare and there are no particular concerns about the health safety. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/10/25/thai-fda-announces-public-health-ministrys-amendments-related-to-marijuana-infused-food-product-regulations/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-10-25 - 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 hunt down a SWAT official after allegedly killing and injuring bar customers A policeman from Trang’s SWAT was wanted by officials after shooting and killing a bar customer while injuring another two customers during a drunk quarrel with the victim at an entertainment venue in Mueang district, Trang, in the early hours of Tuesday, October 25th. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275809-police-hunt-down-a-swat-official-after-allegedly-killing-and-injuring-bar-customers/

A policeman from Trang’s SWAT was wanted by officials after shooting and killing a bar customer while injuring another two customers during a drunk quarrel with the victim at an entertainment venue in Mueang district, Trang, in the early hours of Tuesday, October 25th. Officials from the Mueang Trang Police Station and rescue volunteers arrived at the scene around 1:13 AM. after being notified of the shooting incident which involved death and injuries. Upon arrival, the body of the deceased, who was later identified as Jitakorn Kongchan, was found on the floor. According to the initial examination, the 32-year-old victim was shot nine times in his head, shoulder, and arm. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/10/25/police-hunt-down-a-trang-swat-official-after-allegedly-killing-and-injuring-bar-customers-in-trang-nightclub-on-tuesday/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-10-25 - 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!

Low-hanging wire sweeps man off motorcycle in Sri Racha A 22-year-old motorcyclist was injured after he ran into a wire hanging at neck-level across the road in Sri Racha. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275808-low-hanging-wire-sweeps-man-off-motorcycle-in-sri-racha/

A 22-year-old motorcyclist was injured after he ran into a wire hanging at neck-level across the road in Sri Racha. The incident took place in the early hours of October 23rd in Soi Boa Yang in the Nongkham subdistrict of Sri Racha. The victim, Mr. Weerapat Ruangkarin, 22, showed a long red bruise around his neck to The Pattaya News, saying he was choked by a low-hanging wire. Weerapat stated that he was riding his motorcycle to a restaurant. At first, there was no wire across the road, but while he was riding on the same way to his home, Weerapat got swept off his bike to the ground by a thin wire. He said he was very lucky because he was riding at low speed. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/10/25/low-hanging-wire-sweeps-man-off-motorcycle-in-sri-racha/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-10-25 - 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!

Most GI Products Are in Nakhon Ratchasima NONTHABURI, Oct 25 (TNA) – Nakhon Ratchasima has the most products with geographical indications (GI) with Pak Chong custard apple as its latest GI product. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275807-most-gi-products-are-in-nakhon-ratchasima/

NONTHABURI, Oct 25 (TNA) – Nakhon Ratchasima has the most products with geographical indications (GI) with Pak Chong custard apple as its latest GI product. Deputy Commerce Minister Sinit Lertkrai said the Ministry of Commerce was developing grass roots economy by promoting unique GI products, introducing systems to control their quality and continuously conducting marketing campaigns for them. In the latest development, the Department of Intellectual Property registered Pak Chong custard apple as another GI product of Nakhon Ratchasima province. Full Story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-1044647 -- © Copyright Thai News Agency 2022-10-25 - 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!

Floods Still Deep in Central Plain, Northeast ANG THONG, Oct 25 (TNA) – Floods remain deep in the Central Plain and the Northeast and many households have to take shelter. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275806-floods-still-deep-in-central-plain-northeast/

ANG THONG, Oct 25 (TNA) – Floods remain deep in the Central Plain and the Northeast and many households have to take shelter. Flooding has remained critical in Ang Thong province. Volunteers and rescue workers from other provinces make meals at Wat Pho Rat for flood victims in Pho Thong and Chai Yo districts, parts of which were more than two meters underwater. In Kosum Phisai district of Maha Sarakham, the Chi River overflowed to Ban Non Nok Hor and Ban Non Suwan villages which have been flooded for nearly two weeks. Full Story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-1044390 -- © Copyright Thai News Agency 2022-10-25 - 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 waiting for psychiatric report on Bangkok Book Fair attacker Police are waiting for a psychiatric report on the man who allegedly attacked Progressive Movement leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit at the annual book fair at Queen Sirikit National Convention last week, before they can forward the case to the public prosecutors and court. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275805-police-waiting-for-psychiatric-report-on-bangkok-book-fair-attacker/

Police are waiting for a psychiatric report on the man who allegedly attacked Progressive Movement leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit at the annual book fair at Queen Sirikit National Convention last week, before they can forward the case to the public prosecutors and court. Pol Gen Damrongsak Kittipraphat, the national police chief, said today (Tuesday) that police have been compiling the numerous cases pending against the suspect at Pathumwan and Lumpini police stations, including the attack on Thanathorn. They will then be presented to the court to determine whether the suspect should detained in secure psychiatric facility. The suspect has a record of having received psychiatric treatment in the past. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/police-waiting-for-psychiatric-report-on-bangkok-book-fair-attacker/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-10-25 - 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!

20th International Congress for Tropical Medicine and Malaria takes place in Bangkok BANGKOK (NNT) - The 20th International Congress for Tropical Medicine and Malaria (ICTMM2020) scheduled for 24-28 October 2022 at Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre (BITEC) is being hosted by the Parasitology and Tropical Medicine Association of Thailand and Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University. It was postponed from September 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275801-20th-international-congress-for-tropical-medicine-and-malaria-takes-place-in-bangkok/

BANGKOK (NNT) - The 20th International Congress for Tropical Medicine and Malaria (ICTMM2020) scheduled for 24-28 October 2022 at Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre (BITEC) is being hosted by the Parasitology and Tropical Medicine Association of Thailand and Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University. It was postponed from September 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Approximately 1,000 participants from 60 countries across the globe are gathering at the conference. The congress covers topics and updates on tropical medicine and malaria including communicable and non-communicable diseases, neglected tropical diseases, emerging and re-emerging diseases, COVID-19, monkeypox, drug resistance, parasitology, zoonoses, food-borne and water-borne diseases, travel medicine, and other public health issues. The second generation of COVID-19 vaccines, dengue vaccines, and tuberculosis vaccines as well as novel drug development are to be presented and discussed at the congress. Another focus would be the discussion on malaria elimination in Thailand in 2029. The ICTMM2020 is conjointly organized with the 9th ASEAN Congress of Tropical Medicine and Parasitology, making it a unique platform for tropical medicine researchers and parasitologists in the region to meet world-renowned experts, strengthen and widen their professional networks and find collaborators. International Congress for Tropical Medicine and Malaria or ICTMM, endorsed by the International Federation for Tropical Medicine, is one of the largest tropical medicine conferences in the world. It brings together, every 4 years, thousands of researchers, experts, policy-makers, stakeholders, and international authorities in the field of tropical medicine and malaria. -- © Copyright NNT 2022-10-25 - 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!

Government representative attends Women, Peace, Security forum in Kosovo BANGKOK (NNT) - The Women, Peace, Security (WPS) Forum in Kosovo has been attended by one of Thailand’s deputy government spokespersons. Thai silk from Pattani was publicized at the reception dinner to increase foreign awareness of this product by women in Thailand’s Deep South. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275800-government-representative-attends-women-peace-security-forum-in-kosovo/

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Women, Peace, Security (WPS) Forum in Kosovo has been attended by one of Thailand’s deputy government spokespersons. Thai silk from Pattani was publicized at the reception dinner to increase foreign awareness of this product by women in Thailand’s Deep South. Prime Minister’s Office deputy spokesperson Ratchada Thanadirek attended the Forum for Women, Peace, and Security in Kosovo. She was participating in her capacity as the government’s special envoy addressing problems in Thailand’s southern border provinces. The WPS forum is an initiative of the Kosovo government and the forum that transpired over the weekend is the first edition of WPS. The forum brings leaders, experts, civil society, and influencers to discuss various challenges and the sustaining of equitable peace. During the forum, Ms. Ratchada expressed the Thai government’s view of the necessity for women’s participation in peace-building. She also elaborated on the government’s policy in developing the southern border provinces, which is in line with the UN Security Council’s guideline emphasizing female empowerment. Development in Thailand’s Deep South makes involves occupational training and quality-of-life improvement programs as well as partnerships with the civil society sector. These undertakings are aimed at reducing violence and fostering lasting peace. During the reception dinner for forum attendees, Ms. Ratchada presented “Chuan Tani” silk to Kosovo President Vjosa Osmani Sadriu. She also explained the unique patterns on the silk that reflect the local identity in Pattani. The restoration of Chuan Tani silk-making is among state-supported programs encouraging occupational groupings and local merchandise production by locals. The item drew praise from the Kosovo president, who expressed appreciation for the vivid patterns on the Chuan Tani silk. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG221025150032840 -- © Copyright NNT 2022-10-25 - 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!

CIMB Thai expects economy to grow 3.2% this year and 3.4% in 2023 BANGKOK (NNT) - CIMB Thai has indicated it expects the Thai economy to grow by 3.2% this year. It acknowledges that Thai businesses will face a number of challenges next year, such as high inflation, rising interests, and a depreciated baht. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275798-cimb-thai-expects-economy-to-grow-32-this-year-and-34-in-2023/