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Veerawich Rungruangsiriphol Donations continue to pour into a bank account, opened by a supporter of the man who attacked Srisuwan Janya yesterday, to be used for his legal defence. The man, 62-year-old Veerawich Rungruangsiriphol, physically assaulted Srisuwan as he was giving an interview to the media prior to submitting a petition to police at the Technology Crime Suppression Division (TCSD), seeking to take legal action against stand-up comedian Udom Taephanich for allegedly inciting public protests. Veerawich was arrested in the car park of Channel 3 TV on Rama 4 Road today (Wednesday), as he was about to appear on the popular program “Hone Krasae”. He was then escorted to the Crime Suppression Division (CSD) for questioning. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thai-activist-srisuwans-assailant-in-custody-as-donations-pour-in-for-his-defence/ -- © 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!

Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son (R) meets with his South Korean counterpart Park Jin in Hanoi, October 18, 2022. Photo courtesy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Vietnam has called for all stakeholders to keep their composure, maintain dialogue and avoid conflict escalation on the Korean Peninsula. At a meeting in Hanoi with visiting South Korean counterpart Park Jin, Vietnamese Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son said Vietnam was always attentive to the situation on the Korean Peninsula. He said Vietnam hopes that relevant parties will maintain composure, avoid conflict escalation and engage in dialogue, taking into account each other's interests as well as the interests of the region and the world. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/no-conflict-escalation-at-korean-peninsula-vietnam-calls-4525070.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-10-19

Nine Chinese citizens rescued off Phu Quoc shore are transported to the Phu Quoc International Airport before flying home, October 18, 2022. Photo by VnExpress/Nguyen Khanh Nine Chinese who were rescued by Vietnamese fishermen while drifting at sea in September were handed over to China Tuesday. The Chinese citizens boarded a China Southern flight from the Phu Quoc International Airport in the Mekong Delta’s Kien Giang Province at 11:45 a.m. Late last month, Pham Xuan Hoang, a fisherman from Phu Quoc, saw a group of Chinese drifting at sea about 20 nautical miles (40 km) away from the shore. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/vietnam-hands-over-9-chinese-rescued-at-sea-4525060.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-10-19

A part of Can Gio seen from above in March, 2020. Photo by VnExpress/Huu Khoa Ho Chi Minh City will make Can Gio District a beach town that provides eco-tourism services by 2030. The only seaside district of HCMC, Can Gio will be shaped into a national key tourist area, with the service sector making up 75% of its total production value by 2030, according to the decision on the development direction of Can Gio issued recently by the city's Party Committee. International tourist routes will be connected to Can Gio via the waterway system between HCMC and its neighbor beach town Vung Tau in Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/seaside-can-gio-to-become-hcmc-resort-town-4524874.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-10-19

Cars are parked on Le Lai Street in District 1, downtown HCMC, September 2022. Photo by VnExpress/Gia Minh HCMC plans to trial a high-rise parking lot on downtown Le Lai Street before building more of them. The Department of Transport has instructed the Road Management Center (RMC) to build a lot that can park 48 cars and 80 motorbikes next to the September 23rd Park. The department had said in September it would build prefabricated high-rise parking lots in the downtown area, which attracts a lot of people coming for commercial services and amusement but suffers from a severe shortage of parking space. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/hcmc-mulls-high-rise-lot-to-ease-downtown-parking-space-shortage-4525292.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-10-19

A Dien May Xanh shop in HCMC. Photo by VnExpress/Tat Dat Five people in Da Nang were arrested on suspicion of stealing 109 phones worth VND1.2 billion ($48,949) from a Mobile World shop during the night flood on Oct. 14. A shop of electronics retail chain Dien May Xanh of Mobile World Corporation in Lien Chieu District reported that on the night of Oct. 14, when Da Nang was suffering from severe floods, it had allowed nine people on the street to seek shelter inside. Shop employees later discovered that glass surfaces had been shattered, the people had left, and several plastic bags containing numerous phones were gone. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/109-phones-worth-48-949-stolen-amid-historic-da-nang-floods-4525393.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-10-19

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Sub-Station Aparri West personnel evacuated 60-year-old a resident of Barangay Navagan, Aparri, Cagayan on October 16, 2022. The PCG team conducted a medical evacuation, ferried the victim through a motorbanca, and towed it across the flooded area caused by #NenengPH. Coast Guard District North Eastern Luzon Facebook release MANILA, Philippines — Damage to agriculture wrought by Typhoon Neneng has ballooned to P366 million, according to the latest report by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council. In its situation report released Wednesday, the NDRRMC logged P366,058,240.16 production loss or cost of damage due to Neneng. Cagayan Valley Region was most affected with 18,512.77 hectares of affected crop area, and estimated damage of P354,449,524.78. Damage to infrastructure meanwhile remained at P81,555,000. Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/10/19/2217803/ndrrmc-agri-damage-due-neneng-balloons-p366m -- © Copyright Philstar 2022-10-19

In POGOs, bets are made by players abroad through service providers based here in the Philippines. Tory Ho / AFP / File MANILA, Philippines — Philippine Overseas Gaming Operators or POGOs have underdeclared tax payments to the government, a lawmaker said Wednesday, pointing to discrepancies between gross gaming revenues submitted to the Bureau of Internal Revenue and the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation. In a statement sent to reporters, Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian cited research from his office which found estimated tax leakages of P1.9 billion due to the discrepancy of gross gaming revenue as reported by the BIR and PAGCOR from POGOs from January to August this year. Gatchalian, chairman of the Senate ways and means committee, said that the government could have collected more taxes and fees from legitimate POGOs “had they been more honest in their transactions with the BIR and PAGCOR.” Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/10/19/2217827/gatchalian-questions-p19-b-undeclared-taxes-licensed-pogos -- © Copyright Philstar 2022-10-19

In this photo from the Bureau of Immigration Facebook page, an immigration officer inspects a traveler's passport. Bureau of Immigration FB Page MANILA, Philippines — As borders ease for travel even amid the pandemic, many Filipinos planning to go abroad have had to go through the painstaking process of applying for visas in destinations that require them. Some of these countries include the US, Australia, the United Kingdom and other European countries, as well as Canada, China, and Japan. Countries may require foreign nationals to obtain a visa, an entry document needed to ensure that one is authorized to enter the destination country in the first place. There are also different kinds of non-immigrant visas issued depending on the purpose of travel. Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/10/19/2217836/philippine-passport-weak-80th-list-powerful-passports -- © Copyright Philstar 2022-10-19

This file photo shows the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Bureau of Immigration Facebook page MANILA, Philippines — The government on Thursday started deporting Chinese workers of unlicensed Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) firms to their home country as the Philippines prepares for the departure of hundreds more who are considered overstaying. According to information from the Department of Justice, the first batch of Chinese deportees will take a Philippine Airlines flight to Wuhan, China through Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 2. The following were deported on Wednesday: Yu Min Nie Zhengbiao Gan Xueliang Xu Yuangang Quan Jie Yang Bin Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/10/19/2217834/philippines-begins-deporting-chinese-workers-unlicensed-pogos -- © Copyright Philstar 2022-10-19

Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos speaks to 39-year-old Joel Estorial, the alleged gunman in the killing of radio commentator Percy Lapid who is said to have surrendered to police Monday. Philstar.com screenshot / PNP MANILA, Philippines — Even with the supposed shooter under custody, the Philippine National Police admitted Wednesday that it was left with more questions than answers in the killing of radioman Percy Lapid. Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos Jr. presented Joel Escorial, initially identified as Estorial, to the press on Tuesday, a day after the latter supposedly surrendered to the police out of fear that he would be recognized. Speaking in an interview aired over ABS-CBN News Channel's "Headstart" on Wednesday, Police Col. Restituto Arcangel could only give the media assurances that the investigation was still ongoing. Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/10/19/2217840/surrender-percy-mabasas-shooter-leaves-more-questions-answers -- © Copyright Philstar 2022-10-19

Unsafe PM2.5 Detected in 1 Area of Bangkok BANGKOK, Oct 19 (TNA) – The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration deployed staff to investigate the causes of fine dust as it exceeded its safe threshold in Nong Khaem district this morning. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275234-unsafe-pm25-detected-in-1-area-of-bangkok/

BANGKOK, Oct 19 (TNA) – The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration deployed staff to investigate the causes of fine dust as it exceeded its safe threshold in Nong Khaem district this morning. BMA spokesman Ekwaranyu Amrapan said the City Hall formed its teams of “dust detectives” to investigate the sources of particulate matter 2.5 micrometers and less in diameter (PM2.5). Also, it cooperated with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment to effectively predict PM2.5 situations and solve them. Full Story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-1041014 -- © Copyright Thai News Agency 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!

Phuket residents warned of possible overflows from Bang Yai Canal Residents living along the Bang Yai Canal, in Nakhon Phuket and Ratsada sub-districts, have been advised to prepare for overflows, following the last three days of continuous heavy rain in Phuket province. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275233-phuket-residents-warned-of-possible-overflows-from-bang-yai-canal/

Residents living along the Bang Yai Canal, in Nakhon Phuket and Ratsada sub-districts, have been advised to prepare for overflows, following the last three days of continuous heavy rain in Phuket province. Combined rainfall so far this week has been measured at 610.8mm, with 224.7mm in Thalang district, 188mm in Krathu district and 198.10mm in Muang district. The water level in the Bang Yai canal is, however, still below its banks, but is rising steadily. Meanwhile, the Nakhon Phuket Municipality has opened four venues at which flood victims can seek help until next Monday, from 8.30am until 8.30pm. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/phuket-residents-warned-of-possible-overflows-from-bang-yai-canal/ -- © 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!

Human Rights Commission Worried about True-DTAC Merger BANGKOK, Oct 19 (TNA) – The National Human Rights Commission said in its statement that the merger of True and DTAC could result in monopoly and consumers would lack choices. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275232-human-rights-commission-worried-about-true-dtac-merger/

BANGKOK, Oct 19 (TNA) – The National Human Rights Commission said in its statement that the merger of True and DTAC could result in monopoly and consumers would lack choices. The NHRC said that reports on the planned merger of True Corporation and Total Access Communication (DTAC) drew opposition from academics and consumers’ organizations including the Thailand Consumers Council, which were concerned about impacts on competition and possible monopoly in the telecom sector. The merger might affect consumers’ choices and lead to the digital divide and unfair charges. Full Story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-1041020 -- © Copyright Thai News Agency 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!

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!