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This aerial photograph taken on June 24, 2021 shows the Taal volcano crater. AFP / Ted Aljibe MANILA, Philippines — Alert Level 1 is still over Taal Volcano, state seismology bureau Phivolcs reminded the public Friday as it recommended the areas remain prohibited after nearly 20 eruptions were recorded in the area. This means, they said in an advisory, that the volcano is “still in abnormal condition and should not be interpreted to have ceased unrest nor ceased the threat of eruptive activity.” Phivolcs issued the notice after low-level activity in Taal Volcano was recorded, which included a total of 19 “very weak phreatomagmatic bursts” from a vent in the volcano’s northeastern side between 8:50 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. earlier Friday. Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/10/21/2218344/phivolcs-alert-level-1-still-over-taal-volcano-after-19-eruptions -- © Copyright Philstar 2022-10-21

MANILA, Philippines (Updated 12:30 p.m.) — Bureau of Corrections chief Gerald Bantag is suspended for 90 days to give way for a “fair, impartial investigation” on the death of a detainee at the New Bilibid Prison who is said to be one of two “middlemen” in the fatal ambush of radio commentator Percy Lapid. Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla announced this at a press conference on Friday, saying that he was acting on orders from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to show that there are “no sacred cows in this administration.” Remulla initially said that Bantag is suspended indefinitely, but the formal notice of his suspension said that he is suspended for 90 days effective immediately. Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/10/21/2218316/bucor-chief-suspended-questions-linger-middleman-lapid-slay -- © Copyright Philstar 2022-10-21

Tour bus catches on fire after tire explosion in Samut Songkram About 21 passengers ran for their lives after a tire of a tour bus on the Ratchathani-Phuket route reportedly exploded on Rama 2 road in the early hours of Friday morning, October 21st, causing the bus to catch on fire. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275457-tour-bus-catches-on-fire-after-tire-explosion-in-samut-songkram/

About 21 passengers ran for their lives after a tire of a tour bus on the Ratchathani-Phuket route reportedly exploded on Rama 2 road in the early hours of Friday morning, October 21st, causing the bus to catch on fire. Officials from the Yi San sub-district Police Station and firefighters arrived at the scene in the Amphawa district of Samut Songkram province around 4:30 A.M. after being notified of the explosion incident. Upon arrival, dozens of passengers were seen fleeing from the vehicle as an NGV gas tank was engulfed in flames under the bus. Firefighters spent about 45 minutes to extinguish the fire. No injuries and deaths were reported. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/10/21/tour-bus-heading-to-phuket-catches-on-fire-after-tire-explosion-in-samut-songkram-21-passengers-run-for-their-lives/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-10-21 - 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!

Online Gun Trader Arrested in Chiang Mai CHIANG MAI, Oct 21 (TNA) – The police arrested a 32-year-old man for producing guns to sell online. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275456-online-gun-trader-arrested-in-chiang-mai/

CHIANG MAI, Oct 21 (TNA) – The police arrested a 32-year-old man for producing guns to sell online. The regional police apprehended the man, identified as Weerayuth at his house in Chiang Mai’s Mae Wang district on charge of illegal possession of firearms and seized more than 30 rounds of ammunition, over 30 barrels, six BB guns , more than 1,000 pieces of equipment for gun production and parcels prepared for delivery to his customers in many provinces. The arrest came affer the police investigation into selling firearms online. Full Story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-1042433 -- © Copyright Thai News Agency 2022-10-21 - 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 policeman admits to stealing over 100 guns from Pak Kret police station A non-commissioned police officer, attached to Pak Kret district police in Nonthaburi Province, is in custody on theft charges for allegedly selling or pawning more than 100 handguns, which he had allegedly stolen from the district police’s store room over the past five years. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275455-159-guns-stolen-from-pak-kret-police-station-30-retrieved-so-far/?do=findComment&comment=17678710

Thai policeman admits to stealing over 100 guns from Pak Kret police station A non-commissioned police officer, attached to Pak Kret district police in Nonthaburi Province, is in custody on theft charges for allegedly selling or pawning more than 100 handguns, which he had allegedly stolen from the district police’s store room over the past five years. The officer, Chaowalit Pumkajorn, was arrested in the north-eastern province of Nong Khai yesterday (Thursday), as he tried to flee to into Laos, after an investigation implicated him in the disappearance of the weapons form Pak Kret police station’s arms storage facility. He has been flown into Bangkok and was questioned by Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn, deputy national police chief. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thai-policeman-admits-to-stealing-over-100-guns-from-pak-kret-police-station/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-10-21 - 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!

159 guns stolen from Pak Kret police station, 30 retrieved so far A total of 159 guns, mostly handguns, have been stolen from Pak Kret police station’s storage over the past five years, allegedly by non-commissioned police officer Chaowalit Pumkajorn, according to Pol Maj-Gen Pananchai Chuenjaitham, deputy commissioner of First Region Provincial Police Bureau. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275455-159-guns-stolen-from-pak-kret-police-station-30-retrieved-so-far/

A total of 159 guns, mostly handguns, have been stolen from Pak Kret police station’s storage over the past five years, allegedly by non-commissioned police officer Chaowalit Pumkajorn, according to Pol Maj-Gen Pananchai Chuenjaitham, deputy commissioner of First Region Provincial Police Bureau. He said that it was initially believed that 160 guns had been stolen, but one of them, an M-4 assault rifle, had not disappeared but had actually been distributed to a police officer for use. The stolen weapons include 134 handguns, mostly Glock and Sig Sauer semi-automatic pistols, and 25 M-16 and M-4 assault rifles. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/159-guns-stolen-from-pak-kret-police-station-30-retrieved-so-far/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-10-21 - 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!

Spouses of cabinet ministers inspect museum venue that will host APEC leaders’ spouses BANGKOK (NNT) - The spouses of cabinet ministers have conducted an inspection of a museum in Ayutthaya that will host the spouses of APEC leaders in November. The Arts of the Kingdom museum is among the venues that will be visited by the dependents of APEC leaders during the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275454-spouses-of-cabinet-ministers-inspect-museum-venue-that-will-host-apec-leaders’-spouses/

BANGKOK (NNT) - The spouses of cabinet ministers have conducted an inspection of a museum in Ayutthaya that will host the spouses of APEC leaders in November. The Arts of the Kingdom museum is among the venues that will be visited by the dependents of APEC leaders during the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week. Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s spouse Naraporn Chan-ocha was accompanied by the spouses of government ministers on an inspection of the museum. The Arts of the Kingdom museum in Bang Pa-in district of Ayutthaya is a project royally initiated by Her Majesty Queen Sirikit the Queen Mother. The museum is a site for learning about Thailand’s capacity and successes in sustainable and environmentally friendly development based on the Sufficiency Economy philosophy. Said capacity and successes are in line with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. The museum displays masterpieces by craftsmen at Queen Sirikit Institute, including their early works. The showpieces illustrate Thai craftspeople’s skills and creativity in working with gold, silver, metal, and fabric. The displayed pieces include food containers, weapons, tools, and ornaments. Other art objects include weaved handbags and articles, jewel beetle wings, and wooden dolls. Spouses of APEC leaders will visit the museum whilst the APEC Economic Leders’ Meeting takes place from November 18 to 19. They will also partake in an activity specially arranged for this occasion. Those who would like to visit the Arts of the Kingdom museum may do so on Wednesdays and Sundays, from 10 am to 3.30 pm. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG221021102634717 -- © Copyright NNT 2022-10-21 - 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!

Commerce Ministry closely monitoring retail prices BANGKOK (NNT) - Officials from the Department of Internal Trade inspected the retail pricing of goods at key outlets to prevent price gouging. The department said there is enough goods inventory to meet the current demand, including in flooded areas. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275452-commerce-ministry-closely-monitoring-retail-prices/

BANGKOK (NNT) - Officials from the Department of Internal Trade inspected the retail pricing of goods at key outlets to prevent price gouging. The department said there is enough goods inventory to meet the current demand, including in flooded areas. The Department of Internal Trade conducted a field inspection at Big C Supercenter Tiwanon shopping mall in Nonthaburi Province. Sub Lt Chakra Yodmani, Deputy Director General at the department, who led the inspection said there were no price irregularities. The department is rolling out daily inspections at outlets and reminding vendors to clearly display the prices of their products. The outlet inspected today is found to have enough supply, as logistics routes remain operational despite the ongoing flood disaster. The shopping mall has launched a special discount promotion, offering up to 60% discounts and the buy-one-get-one offer for eligible items. The Department of Internal Trade is encouraging mistreated or exploited customers to report to the 1569 hotline, or contact a commercial affairs office in their respective communities. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG221021090317683 -- © Copyright NNT 2022-10-21 - 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!

NBTC board member explains why she opposes True-DTAC merger A board member of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC), Professor Dr. Pirongrong Ramasoota, has explained why she disagrees with the planned merger between True Corporation and Total Access Communications (DTAC) at the board’s 11-hour meeting yesterday (Thursday), which she described as the “longest meeting of her life.” Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275451-nbtc-board-member-explains-why-she-opposes-true-dtac-merger/

A board member of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC), Professor Dr. Pirongrong Ramasoota, has explained why she disagrees with the planned merger between True Corporation and Total Access Communications (DTAC) at the board’s 11-hour meeting yesterday (Thursday), which she described as the “longest meeting of her life.” Dr. Pirongrong is one of the two board members who voted against the merger plan. Two other members, including the chairman, “acknowledged” the plan while the fifth abstained, citing unclear legal interpretations. This paved the way for the chairman to cast a deciding vote to end the impasse. In her Facebook post today, Dr. Pirongrong said that she disagrees with planned merger because it constitutes a takeover of a similar business, which may have widespread negative consequences in the mobile phone market, restrict competition and affect consumers, as well as the economic and social development of the country. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/nbtc-board-member-explains-why-she-opposes-true-dtac-merger/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-10-21 - 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!

Iconic Thai cartoon turns into animation for TV A series of cartoon strips in a mass-circulation newspaper debut 50 years ago and books from 1976 “Kabuan Karn Gae Jon” (Anti-Poverty Club) remain highly popular among fans of Thai cartoon series and the books have become rare used-book items that are sought after by book lovers. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275450-iconic-thai-cartoon-turns-into-animation-for-tv/

A series of cartoon strips in a mass-circulation newspaper debut 50 years ago and books from 1976 “Kabuan Karn Gae Jon” (Anti-Poverty Club) remain highly popular among fans of Thai cartoon series and the books have become rare used-book items that are sought after by book lovers. Written by Prayoon Chanyawongs named as The King of Thai Cartoon, Kabuan Karn Gae Jon was not only a treasure of local wisdom on food and agriculture, it inspired and encouraged the poor people to be aware of self-sufficient living. In an effort to translate the 2 dimensions of black and white iconic cartoons into the modern day, the non-profit organization Prayoon Chayawongs with funding support from Thai Media Fund (TMF) will be launching the first animated TV series from November 5, 2022. The 30 episodes will be aired on Thairath TV every Saturday at 10.55 am – 10.57 am and Sunday at 10.51am – 10.53 am, the best times for families, kids, and young people to watch. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/iconic-thai-cartoon-turns-into-animation-for-tv/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-10-21 - 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!

Pattaya mayor eyes changing traffic plan on Sukhumvit Road in Naklua PHOTO: บริษัท โสภณ เคเบิ้ล ที.วี.และสื่อสาร พัทยา จำกัด Pattaya Mayor Poramase Ngampiches said he is planning to change the traffic plan on Sukhumvit Road in Naklua to facilitate a drainage system construction project. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275375-pattaya-mayor-eyes-changing-traffic-plan-on-sukhumvit-road-in-naklua/

PHOTO: บริษัท โสภณ เคเบิ้ล ที.วี.และสื่อสาร พัทยา จำกัด Pattaya Mayor Poramase Ngampiches said he is planning to change the traffic plan on Sukhumvit Road in Naklua to facilitate a drainage system construction project. The mayor had discussed with Banglamung police and decided to close three intersections, including Sawangfa, Chiayapornwithi, and Sian Sue Chinese Shrine, to facilitate a drainage system construction project that has just entered its first phase. To alleviate traffic, two U-turns have been set at the Esso gas station and Naklua Park at Maryvit School. However, there are still many complaints about this plan, and Poramase stated that he is doing his best to find the right solution. One of the ideas is to reopen the intersections on weekdays, according to him, but this still requires advice from Banglamung traffic police and opinions from motorists. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/10/20/pattaya-mayor-eyes-changing-traffic-plan-on-sukhumvit-road-in-naklua/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-10-20 - 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!

Life guards rescue a tourist being swept away into the sea in Nghe An, October 19, 2022. Photo by VnExpress/Phuong Linh A tourist in central Vietnam's Nghe An Province clung to a rock offshore for 25 minutes after being swept away at sea Wednesday. Due to weather patterns triggered by Storm Nesat, rough seas were observed along beaches of Cua Lo Town. Strong waves relentlessly smashed into the shore, sweeping away a 56-year-old tourist. Fortunately, he knew how to swim and hung onto a rock, about seven meters from the shoreline. Two lifeguards then used ropes to gain access to the tourist, with four others creating a path to shore with wooden planks. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/tourist-hangs-on-to-dear-life-amid-rough-seas-in-central-vietnam-4525859.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-10-20

An armored truck of pro-Russian troops is parked near Ukraine's former regional council's building during Ukraine-Russia conflict in the Russia-controlled city of Kherson, Ukraine, July 25, 2022. Photo by Reuters/Alexander Ermochenko The foreign ministry has advised Vietnamese citizens in Ukraine to be ready for evacuation from major cities amid complex war developments in the country. The Vietnamese Embassy in Ukraine has worked with local authorities to prepare to support citizens and businesses, as well as protecting their assets as conflicts in the country are getting more complex, spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang said at a press meet on Thursday. Vietnam has requested its citizens in Ukraine to "frequently maintain contact with their loved ones and the embassy, prepare plans to protect themselves and their families, including evacuating from major cities, away from dangerous areas," Hang said. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/vietnam-advises-citizens-in-ukraine-to-be-ready-for-evacuation-4525926.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-10-20

Le Hong Phong Street in Vung Tau is flooded on October 20, 2022. Photo by VnExpress/Truong Ha Many streets in Vung Tau, a beach town near HCMC, have been flooded while landslides blocked a road on Thursday. Due to heavy rains on Thursday morning, a series of streets in downtown Vung Tau were submerged by up to 30 centimeters. Walking her motorbike through floodwaters to reach work, Le Hoai Nuong said she had tried to avoid seriously flooded sections but to no avail. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/vung-tau-beach-town-suffers-flooding-landslides-following-heavy-rains-4525907.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-10-20

Firefighters put out flames at a paint manufacturing workshop in Hanoi, October 20, 2022. Photo by VnExpress/Pham Chieu One man was killed in a fire that broke out at a paint factory in Hanoi’s Ha Dong District Thursday morning. The fire began at 7 a.m. inside the warehouse,which have a lot of flammable materials. Strong winds caused the flames to spread quickly. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/one-die-in-hanoi-paint-manufacturing-facility-fire-4525792.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-10-20

Coastal erosion has been ravaging Vietnam's central Thua Thien Hue Province following the aftermath of Storm Son Ca that arrived last weekend. A beach section exceeding 400 meters in Phu Thuan Commune of Phu Vang District was eroded by more than 20 meters, threatening the safety of more than 1,000 families. Local authorities, coast guards and residents join forces to prevent further encroachment along the beach in Phu Thuan Commune. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/photo/news/storm-driven-erosion-devours-thua-thien-hue-coastline-4525852.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-10-20