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BOT clarifies move to require CDM users to verify identity BANGKOK (NNT) - News of cash deposit machines (CDMs) requiring users to verify their identities via bank cards starting on November 15 has generated much discussion. The Bank of Thailand (BOT) has clarified that the change is necessary to ensure legal compliance. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275230-bot-clarifies-move-to-require-cdm-users-to-verify-identity/

BANGKOK (NNT) - News of cash deposit machines (CDMs) requiring users to verify their identities via bank cards starting on November 15 has generated much discussion. The Bank of Thailand (BOT) has clarified that the change is necessary to ensure legal compliance. The BOT explained the development is in line with the law on suppression of money laundering and anti-terrorism financing. The law was introduced by the Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO). The office clarified the matter on October 17, reasoning that identification of individuals making deposits is necessary in order for improved safety in financial transactions. The BOT said people who do not have a debit card, ATM card, or credit card will be able to deposit money via other means that do not rely on CDM machines. BOT Senior Director for Payment Systems Policy Department Budsakorn Teerapunyachai gave examples of alternative means for depositing money. These include using non-bank money top-up machines, convenience store counter services, Thailand Post service providers, and bank-supported deposit agents. Said means will require the person making the deposit to present his or her ID card. The BOT will push for banks to implement other types of identification systems at CDM machines. This may involve the use of citizen identification cards or cardless identification and will make it more convenient for all groups of people to deposit money. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG221019093000008 -- © Copyright NNT 2022-10-19 - 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!

Gov’t launches national Kathina celebration BANGKOK (NNT) - The government has launched a nationwide celebration of Kathina, a traditional Buddhist observation practiced after Buddhist Lent. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275229-gov’t-launches-national-kathina-celebration/

BANGKOK (NNT) - The government has launched a nationwide celebration of Kathina, a traditional Buddhist observation practiced after Buddhist Lent. The government is encouraging faithful Buddhists across the country to observe the Kathina celebration, with a national celebration period set from 11 October to 8 November this year. Observed after Buddhist Lent, Kathina is a celebration where Buddhists offer new robes to monks, along with other donations. Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha today prior to the Cabinet’s meeting watched a presentation from the Ministry of Culture on this year’s Kathina celebration, led by Minister of Culture Itthiphol Khunpluem, where he observed a demonstration of the Chula Kathina celebration from Wat Phrong Madua’s cultural learning center in Nakhon Pathom. The Prime Minister on this occasion participated in the tradition of placing a flag on a Kathina tree while inviting observers of Buddhism in Thailand to participate in the celebration, in order to help preserve and pass on this tradition. Kathina is a tradition observed by people in Thailand across all social classes, with the palace organizing the Royal Kathina celebration every year. The celebrations can be arranged privately, or in groups. The Kathina celebration usually takes place over a period of one month, with the royal Kathina ceremony officially starting yesterday. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG221019103805044 -- © Copyright NNT 2022-10-19 - 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 holds APEC Exhibition to show readiness as host BANGKOK (NNT) - The Government Public Relations Department, under the Prime Minister’s Office, is playing host to ‘APEC THAILAND 2022 Exhibition’ at Suvarnabhumi Airport, to show the readiness of Thailand as the host of APEC 2022 and widen the awareness of APEC 2022 task plan. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275228-thailand-holds-apec-exhibition-to-show-readiness-as-host/

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Government Public Relations Department, under the Prime Minister’s Office, is playing host to ‘APEC THAILAND 2022 Exhibition’ at Suvarnabhumi Airport, to show the readiness of Thailand as the host of APEC 2022 and widen the awareness of APEC 2022 task plan. Minister of the Prime Minister’s Office Anucha Nakasai today chaired the opening ceremony of the “APEC THAILAND 2022 : Open. Connect. Balance. For Infinite Possibility” Exhibition which is held to showcase the goverment’s work. The theme “Open. Connect. Balance.” prioritizes trade and investment opportunities as well as regional economic integration through disruptive learning, safe and seamless cross-border travel and digitalization, and the bio-circular and green (BCG) economic model. The exhibition presents work results in three aspects - Trade and Investment Facilitation, the Restoration of All Connectivity, and the Promotion of Sustainable and Inclusive Growth. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG221019094727018 -- © Copyright NNT 2022-10-19 - 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!

Cannabis Bill addresses all concerns raised by Democrat and Pheu Thai parties The Cannabis Bill, which has been reviewed by the House Scrutiny Committee, addresses all the concerns raised by both the Democrat and Pheu Thai parties, said Suphachai Jaismut, head of the committee and a party-list MP for the Bhumjaithai Party. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275227-cannabis-bill-addresses-all-concerns-raised-by-democrat-and-pheu-thai-parties/

The Cannabis Bill, which has been reviewed by the House Scrutiny Committee, addresses all the concerns raised by both the Democrat and Pheu Thai parties, said Suphachai Jaismut, head of the committee and a party-list MP for the Bhumjaithai Party. He said that the committee had thoroughly reviewed the controversial Bill and addressed concerns over the ease of access to cannabis for recreational purposes by youth. He claimed that the committee had taken some provisions from the Liquor, Cigarettes and Kratom Act and modified them for inclusion in the Cannabis Bill. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/cannabis-bill-addresses-all-concerns-raised-by-democrat-and-pheu-thai-parties/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-10-19 - 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!

Cabinet approves tax measures to help flood victims The Thai cabinet approved a package of 14 measures to help flood victims yesterday (Tuesday), as proposed by the Ministry of Finance, according to Government Spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275226-cabinet-approves-tax-measures-to-help-flood-victims/

The Thai cabinet approved a package of 14 measures to help flood victims yesterday (Tuesday), as proposed by the Ministry of Finance, according to Government Spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri. The measures include: A maximum of 100,000 baht for house repairs and 30,000 baht for car maintenance to be deducted from taxable income. Tax exemption for compensation received from the government, public donations or compensation from insurance companies to cover the damage sustained by individual income earners and legal entities. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/cabinet-approves-tax-measures-to-help-flood-victims/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-10-19 - 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 PM sets Nong Bua Lamphu to become “drug-free” province Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O’Cha on Tuesday, October 18th, aimed for Nong Bua Lamphu to become a “drug-free” province within 30 days. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275146-thai-pm-sets-nong-bua-lamphu-to-become-“drug-free”-province/

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O’Cha on Tuesday, October 18th, aimed for Nong Bua Lamphu to become a “drug-free” province within 30 days. Government spokesperson Anucha Burapachaisri revealed to the Associated Press that the Prime Minister had ordered relevant agencies to implement measures and offenses related to drug abuse and trading. Moreover, Nong Bua Lamphu is set to be the model for a drug-free province, according to the Prime Minister’s initiatives. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/10/18/thai-pm-sets-nong-bua-lamphu-to-become-drug-free-province-model-for-rest-of-the-kingdom/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-10-18 - 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 Cabinet approves ฿6.6bn for two new bridges in the South The Thai cabinet approved 6.6 billion baht on Tuesday for the construction of two bridges, over Songkhla Lake to link Krasae Sin district with Khao Chaison district of Phatthalung, and the other to connect Lanta and Lanta Noi islands in the Andaman Sea, in the southern province of Krabi. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275145-thai-cabinet-approves-฿66bn-for-two-new-bridges-in-the-south/

The Thai cabinet approved 6.6 billion baht on Tuesday for the construction of two bridges, over Songkhla Lake to link Krasae Sin district with Khao Chaison district of Phatthalung, and the other to connect Lanta and Lanta Noi islands in the Andaman Sea, in the southern province of Krabi. The first project, when completed, will reduce the travel distance between the two spots to 7km, from about 80km, and cut the travel time down to about 15 minutes, from the current two hours. The cost of the project is estimated at 4.841 billion baht, 70% of which will be a loan, to be secured from the World Bank under the public debt management plan, and the remaining 30% will be government funded. Construction is scheduled to commence in 2023 and be completed in three years. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thai-cabinet-approves-6-6bn-for-two-new-bridges-in-the-south/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-10-18 - 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!

Plan to resolve water pollution caused by flooded landfills and water treatment facilities Thailand’s Pollution Control Department (PCD) has prepared manpower and equipment, including drones, to be sent to provinces in which landfills and wastewater treatment facilities are flooded, to help resolve the pollution problem after the floods recede. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275143-plan-to-resolve-water-pollution-caused-by-flooded-landfills-and-water-treatment-facilities/

Thailand’s Pollution Control Department (PCD) has prepared manpower and equipment, including drones, to be sent to provinces in which landfills and wastewater treatment facilities are flooded, to help resolve the pollution problem after the floods recede. The department has identified nine landfill sites in Sing Buri, Lop Buri, Si Sa Ket, Surin and Ubon Ratchathani and seven wastewater treatment facilities in Nakhon Sawan, Chai Nat, Maha Sarakham and Ubon Ratchathani at risk of being flooded. Pinsak Suraswadi, director-general of the PCD, said that the department has advised local administrative organisations in charge of garbage disposal to build floodwalls around each landfill site or reinforce existing floodwalls to prevent water from entering or leaking from the landfills. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/plan-to-resolve-water-pollution-caused-by-flooded-landfills-and-water-treatment-facilities/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-10-18 - 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 must increase its investment in children and ensure equal recovery after COVID-19, says UNICEF BANGKOK, 17 October 2022 – Thailand must increase its investment in children and take further measures to tackle the high prevalence of poverty among families with children who have been hard-hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, said UNICEF on the occasion of the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275139-thailand-must-increase-its-investment-in-children-and-ensure-equal-recovery-after-covid-19-says-unicef/

BANGKOK, 17 October 2022 – Thailand must increase its investment in children and take further measures to tackle the high prevalence of poverty among families with children who have been hard-hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, said UNICEF on the occasion of the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. Despite a series of positive measures taken by the government to mitigate its impact, the pandemic has laid bare vulnerabilities and exacerbated inequalities. Families with children have been hit hardest and are more likely to face a higher cost of living and loss of income. Recent higher food and energy prices are worsening the situation and slowing down the gains that Thailand has made in its poverty reduction and human capital investment. According to the National Economic and Development Council, in 2021, the poverty rate among children stood at 9.9 per cent, which is significantly higher than that of the overall population at 6.3 per cent. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/10/18/thailand-must-increase-its-investment-in-childrenand-ensure-equal-recovery-after-covid-19-says-unicef/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-10-18 - 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 Cabinet approves measures to effectively solve firearms and drug problems National –The Thai Cabinet on Tuesday, October 18th, has approved preventive measures for firearms and drugs problems to effectively and seriously solve the social issues, government spokesperson Anucha Burachaisri revealed. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275138-thai-cabinet-approves-measures-to-effectively-solve-firearms-and-drug-problems/

National –The Thai Cabinet on Tuesday, October 18th, has approved preventive measures for firearms and drugs problems to effectively and seriously solve the social issues, government spokesperson Anucha Burachaisri revealed. According to his statement, the firearms measures include: (1) Permission documents to possess and use firearms, such as additional documents of medical certificates, certificate from agencies/employers; (2) Permission to allow owners of unauthorized firearms to give up or register the weapons with the authorities; (3) Proactive prevention and suppression of firearms, such as unauthorized arms trafficking; and (4) Digital measures to search for illegal firearm trading on digital platforms. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/10/18/thai-cabinet-approves-measures-to-effectively-solve-firearms-and-drug-problems-government-spokesperson-reports/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-10-18 - 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!

Melioidosis awareness campaign launched in Thailand’s Songkhla after five deaths The health office in Thepha District of the southern province of Songkhla launched a campaign today (Tuesday) to raise awareness of the threat posed by melioidosis (Whitmore’s disease) and how to prevent infection. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275137-melioidosis-awareness-campaign-launched-in-thailand’s-songkhla-after-five-deaths/

The health office in Thepha District of the southern province of Songkhla launched a campaign today (Tuesday) to raise awareness of the threat posed by melioidosis (Whitmore’s disease) and how to prevent infection. Melioidosis is a disease that can infect humans or animals. It is caused by the bacteria Burkholderia pseudomallei, or B. pseudomallei, which is found in contaminated soil and water. According to the Thepha District health office, seven infections have been recorded since April this year and five people have died. All the infections were found in six sub-districts. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/melioidosis-awareness-campaign-launched-in-thailands-songkhla-after-five-deaths/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-10-18 - 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!

Fire breaks out at shoemaker Changshin Vietnam's warehouse, October 17, 2022. Workers ran out to safety as a fire broke out and quickly spread through South Korean-invested shoemaker Changshin Vietnam, the biggest employer of southern Dong Nai Province. The blaze was discovered at around 4p.m. by some workers at the Nike supplier. They quickly moved out of the factory. Several security officers and fire trucks were sent to the location, but they were unable to put out the blaze. With the factory using rubber and plastic as raw ingredients, the fire spread quickly throughout the building. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/fire-breaks-out-at-nike-supplier-with-over-40-000-employees-4524625.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-10-18

A satellite image of Storm Nesat on the morning of October 18, 2022. Photo by the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting Storm Nesat lay centered 310 km northeast of the Paracel Islands at 7 a.m. Tuesday with winds of up to 149 kph. According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, the system will move at 15 kph in a west-southwesterly direction, and by 4 a.m. Wednesday will be north of the Paracels with winds dropping to around 130 kph. It will then meet a cold spell from the north and weaken. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/storm-nesat-to-weaken-as-it-approaches-vietnam-4524783.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-10-18

A man in the northern province of Hai Duong was arrested for attacking a police officer with a knife after his son was fined for not wearing a helmet. Nguyen Dang Tuan, 41, was arrested by police to be investigated for "resisting a law enforcement officer in performance of official duties," police said Monday. Tuan's son, 18-year-old Nguyen Trung Anh, did not wear a helmet while riding a motorbike and was stopped by police. Anh failed to show the necessary traffic papers and accepted a fine. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/father-slashes-police-officer-after-son-violates-traffic-code-4524853.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-10-18