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Vehicles are stuck in a traffic jam on Hanoi's Nguyen Trai Street in August 2022. Photo by VnExpress/Ngoc Thanh The Hanoi Public Transport Management Center has proposed collecting tolls from vehicles entering downtown areas starting 2024, with 15 toll booths on nine routes with high traffic density. In a report sent to the Department of Transport, the center divided the project into three phases. During the first phase, toll booths would be situated at nine locations on routes with high traffic density leading to downtown areas. The trial would go on until Nov. 30, 2025, when its results would be evaluated to prepare for the second and third phase. During the second phase, from 2026 to 2030, areas where tolls are required would be expanded to include the southern side of the Red River. The expanded area where tolls are applicable would see Ring Road 3-Thanh Tri Bridge-Phap Van-Mai Dich-Pham Van Dong-Thang Long Bridge-Au Co-Nghi Tam-Yen Phu-Tran Nhat Duat-Ring Road 3 as boundaries. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/hanoi-proposes-downtown-toll-collection-starting-2024-4524941.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-10-18

Vu The Phuong, 44, works with a traffic police officer after driving a truck past an ambulance and not allowing it to get ahead in Tuyen Quang, October 17, 2022. Photo courtesy of the police A man in northern Vietnam had his truck seized and was fined VND20 million ($819.25) for obstructing an ambulance en route to hospital for over four kilometers. At 5:30 p.m. Monday, an ambulance of northern Vietnam’s Tuyen Quang Province general hospital was transporting a patient suffering from a ruptured liver and pleural effusion after being rammed by an ox to another hospital in Hanoi. But on the journey, a medic said a truck driver obstructed the ambulance, refusing to let it pass for over four kilometers on National Highway 2C in Son Duong District. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/truck-cuts-over-ambulance-transporting-critically-injured-patient-over-4-km-4524983.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-10-18

Children were seen having fun and taking pictures at a newly decorated, Halloween-themed area in Parañaque on Thursday (October 13, 2022). STAR / Jesse Bustos MANILA, Philippines (Updated 5:08 p.m.) — October 31, sometimes called Halloween or All Saints' Eve, will be a special non-working holiday, the Palace said Tuesday as it announced that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. had signed the proclamation declaring the day before All Saints' Day also a holiday. November 1, All Saints' Day, was earlier declared a special non-working holiday. All Saints' and All Souls' days are when many Filipinos traditionally remember their departed, with many traveling to their home provinces to do so. Others who do not celebrate the holidays use the days off for travel and for rest. Pay rules According to Department of Labor and Employment rules, special non-working holidays are covered by the "no work, no pay" policy unless company policy or a collective bargaining agreement says otherwise. Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/10/18/2217579/no-work-no-pay-october-31-special-non-working-holiday -- © Copyright Philstar 2022-10-18

MANILA, Philippines — Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla said Tuesday he will ask Bureau of Corrections Director General Gerald Bantag for a report on the claim of the alleged gunman of radio commentator Percy Lapid that he was acting on orders from inside the New Bilibid Prison. “I will tell him to give me a report on this, if he has any knowledge already. Because what the gunman said and what the DG knows, we do not know if they are the same. We cannot presume that,” Remulla told a news briefing. “We should find out whoever that may be. We will expose that,” he said in Filipino. Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/10/18/2217578/remulla-wants-bucor-report-claim-hit-order-percy-lapid-came-bilibid -- © Copyright Philstar 2022-10-18

This screengrab from PTV 4 stream shows Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla who faced the members of the Justice beat press corps for the first time on October 18 since his son's arrest last week. PTV4 screengrab MANILA, Philippines — Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin "Boying" Remulla stressed Tuesday that he will not step down as he promised he would not intervene in the resolution of drug-related complaints filed against his son, Juanito Jose Diaz Remulla III. If the prosecution’s resolution is adverse to his son, Remulla said, this will be brought directly to court. As justice secretary, Remulla would have the power to receive Petitions for Review of prosecutors' resolutions. Facing justice beat reporters for the first time since his son’s arrest, Remulla said he will not resign over potential conflict of interest in the case. Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/10/18/2217580/remulla-says-wont-resign-hands-resolution-sons-drug-rap -- © Copyright Philstar 2022-10-18

The International Organization for Migration handed over equipment donated to the Department of Migrant Workers, which will be used for the latter's digital command center, on October 18, 2022. Twitter / Department of Migrant Workers MANILA, Philippines — Equipment donated by the International Organization for Migration will help the Department of Migrant Workers create a database that it can use in crafting policies for overseas Filipinos. "All the reports from our overseas posts can be documented, can be uploaded in real time so that policy recommendations to the president can also be in real time," Migrant Workers Secretary Susan “Toots” Ople said. It would be utilized to update the department’s contingency plans for calamities in any part of the world, or if an area is near conflict. Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/10/18/2217611/iom-supported-migrant-workers-database-help-government-craft-policy -- © Copyright Philstar 2022-10-18

40-year-old man is the latest monkeypox patient BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand has reported a new case of monkeypox in a 40-year-old man who returned from overseas. Health authorities are now monitoring the symptoms of people in close contact with this patient. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275121-40-year-old-man-is-the-latest-monkeypox-patient/

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand has reported a new case of monkeypox in a 40-year-old man who returned from overseas. Health authorities are now monitoring the symptoms of people in close contact with this patient. The new patient, which is Thailand’s 11th confirmed case of monkeypox, reportedly developed symptoms of fever and rashes on his hips, hands, and arms on 8 October, when he was in Qatar. Dr. Thares Krasanairawiwong, Acting Director General of the DDC, said the patient received an initial diagnosis as a probable monkeypox case at a hospital in Pathum Thani province after his arrival on 15 October. The patient was then transferred to Bamrasnaradur Infectious Diseases Institute, where lab results confirmed a monkeypox infection. Deputy Director General of the DDC Dr. Sopon Iamsirithaworn said this patient is currently the only active case in Thailand, as the previous 10 cases have already recovered from the disease. The DDC is closely monitoring the symptoms of 10 close contacts. The DDC has asked hospitals across the country to ensure the preparedness of protocol for patients with suspicious symptoms, who should have their specimens collected for monkeypox tests and be isolated until a lab result returns. People who develop suspicious symptoms of monkeypox are encouraged to visit a nearby hospital to get tested or call the department’s 1422 hotline for more information. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG221018100557653 -- © Copyright NNT 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!

Two XBB cases found in Thailand; Covid screening at airports intensifies BANGKOK (NNT) - The number of hospital admissions due to Covid has been on a continual decline in Thailand, but two cases of the XBB strain have now been found. This has prompted the health ministry to elevate the disease screening intensity at airports to screen for infected persons who traveled from abroad. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275120-two-xbb-cases-found-in-thailand-covid-screening-at-airports-intensifies/

BANGKOK (NNT) - The number of hospital admissions due to Covid has been on a continual decline in Thailand, but two cases of the XBB strain have now been found. This has prompted the health ministry to elevate the disease screening intensity at airports to screen for infected persons who traveled from abroad. Department of Medical Sciences (DMS) Director-General Supakit Sirilak said 128 Covid samples were randomly inspected last week. All samples were found to be of the Omicron variant, with most being of the BA.5 subvariant. The BA.2.75 subvariant was not found in any of the samples. Dr. Supakit reported two persons were found infected with the XBB subvariant of Omicron. The first is a 60-year-old foreign woman who had traveled from abroad. The person did not experience coughs or fever during isolation, and has already recovered. The second person is a 49-year-old Thai woman who presented with coughs and irritation of the throat. The person did not experience fever and has already recovered. Dr. Supakit said another strain – BF.7 –was found in two persons. The first is a foreign man who resided in Thailand. The latter is a Thai woman who is a healthcare worker. Both were without severe symptoms. Health officials also found 10 persons who were infected with the BN.1 strain. The DMS chief said the BA.5 subvariant remains the primary strain spreading in Thailand. The Department of Disease Control (DDC) urged people traveling abroad to exercise caution and pay heed to the advisory issued by the local health authority. DDC Deputy Director-General Sopon Iamsirithaworn said people should wear face masks in crowded areas and keep social distancing. They should also wash their hands regularly with soap and water or use alcohol gel. Those who have yet to receive the booster dose of vaccine should do so, as the booster shot will lessen symptoms severity in patients. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG221018102507661 -- © Copyright NNT 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!

Lawyer and families of Mountain B pub fire pursue lawsuit against Sattahip officials PHOTO: Matichon Online Certain Sattahip officials allegedly involved in the Mountain B pub fire that killed dozens of people are being accused of dereliction of duty by a famous Thai lawyer and the mourning families of the victims. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275119-lawyer-and-families-of-mountain-b-pub-fire-pursue-lawsuit-against-sattahip-officials/

PHOTO: Matichon Online Certain Sattahip officials allegedly involved in the Mountain B pub fire that killed dozens of people are being accused of dereliction of duty by a famous Thai lawyer and the mourning families of the victims. Activist lawyer Ronnarong Kaewphet and Sub Lieutenant Phuree Neeno, father of a deceased victim, along with 31 family members of the Mountain B pub inferno victims, filed a petition to Maj. Gen. Jaroonkiat Pankaew at the Reporting Center of the Central Investigation Bureau in Bangkok today, October 18th. The lawyer asked the authority to press charges against Sattahip officials for dereliction of duty for allegedly allowing the Mountain B’s owner to run his pub without a license, resulting in 25 fatalities and several injured people. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/10/18/lawyer-and-families-of-mountain-b-pub-fire-pursue-lawsuit-against-sattahip-officials/ -- © 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!

Five shooters on the loose after opening fire at Pattaya pool villa A group of five Thai adults are being hunted by Pattaya police after they allegedly stomped into a pool villa, sprayed gunshots, and mistakenly attacked renters over a business dispute. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275118-five-shooters-on-the-loose-after-opening-fire-at-pattaya-pool-villa/

A group of five Thai adults are being hunted by Pattaya police after they allegedly stomped into a pool villa, sprayed gunshots, and mistakenly attacked renters over a business dispute. The pool villa is located on Jomtien Second Road in Pattaya. One man in a grey T-shirt knocked on the door of the tenants villa at around 7:10 AM today, October 18th, and asked the renters if they knew the person he was showing on his phone. All renters shook their heads, and the man left. However, after 15 minutes the same man came back in a white Toyota Alphard with 5 men reportedly armed with firearms. They then began spraying bullets at several vehicles parked at the villa before storming into the room by force to ask the renters the same question but by gunpoint this time. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/10/18/five-shooters-on-the-loose-after-opening-fire-at-pattaya-pool-villa-and-attacking-renters/ -- © 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!

Ultra-Fine Dust Returns to Parts of Bangkok BANGKOK, Oct 18 (TNA) – The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) reported the levels of fine particulate matter PM2.5 exceeded the safety standard in four areas due to cooler temperatures. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275117-ultra-fine-dust-returns-to-parts-of-bangkok/

BANGKOK, Oct 18 (TNA) – The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) reported the levels of fine particulate matter PM2.5 exceeded the safety standard in four areas due to cooler temperatures. BMA spokesman Aekvarunyoo Amarapala said that according to the Meteorological Department, the moderate high-pressure system covers upper Thailand and the South China Sea. Cool, windy weather and 1-2 drop in temperature is likely in the upper country. Full Story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-1040304 -- © Copyright Thai News Agency 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!

Irrigation road collapses sending floodwater into three districts of Ayutthaya Residents in three districts of Ayutthaya Province, and those living along canals, were advised to move their valuables to higher ground quickly, after an irrigation road and embankment partially collapsed last night. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275116-irrigation-road-collapses-sending-floodwater-into-three-districts-of-ayutthaya/

Residents in three districts of Ayutthaya Province, and those living along canals, were advised to move their valuables to higher ground quickly, after an irrigation road and embankment partially collapsed last night. About a 5-metre stretch of the irrigation road near the Chao Chet sluice gate caved in, allowing water from a swollen Noi River to gush into the Chao Chet-Bang Yeehon Canal and onwards into areas in Sena, Bang Sai and Lat Bua Luang districts. Ayutthaya Governor Niwat Rungsakhon said, last night, that a huge drainage pipe had been installed beneath the irrigation road by the Royal Irrigation Department. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/irrigation-road-collapses-sending-floodwater-into-three-districts-of-ayutthaya/ -- © 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!

Floodwall built to prevent flooded landfill leaking into Muang district of Ang Thong Municipal officials and workers from the Muang district of Ang Thong Province are building a two-metre high wall, to prevent polluted water from a flooded landfill from flowing into the town. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275115-floodwall-built-to-prevent-flooded-landfill-leaking-into-muang-district-of-ang-thong/

Municipal officials and workers from the Muang district of Ang Thong Province are building a two-metre high wall, to prevent polluted water from a flooded landfill from flowing into the town. Water from the Lam Tha Daeng Canal, which connects with the swollen Noi River, has already breached an embankment into the landfill, in Thewarat sub-district in Chaiyo District. About 300,000 tonnes of rotting garbage are in the landfill, covering an area of about 42.3 hectares, which has the capacity to take another 25 tonnes of trash per day. In fact, however, over 110 tonnes are dumped there every 24 hours. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/floodwall-built-to-prevent-flooded-landfill-leaking-into-muang-district-of-ang-thong/ -- © 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!

Large amount of heroin smuggled in parcel from Cambodia seized at Suvarnabhumi Airport A large amount of 7,210 grams of heroin was seized at Suvarnabhumi International Airport on Monday, October 17th, after they were reportedly smuggled in postal parcels at the Suvarnabhumi Airport Cargo Clearance Customs. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275045-large-amount-of-heroin-smuggled-in-parcel-from-cambodia-seized-at-suvarnabhumi-airport/

A large amount of 7,210 grams of heroin was seized at Suvarnabhumi International Airport on Monday, October 17th, after they were reportedly smuggled in postal parcels at the Suvarnabhumi Airport Cargo Clearance Customs. The parcel was reportedly sent from Cambodia and was attempting to pass through Thai Customs before being sent off to the final destination in Taiwan, Deputy Spokesperson Ratchada Thanadirek revealed to the press. The value of the heroin was worth about 21 million baht in value. The confiscation was conducted under the cooperation of the Thai Customs and the Narcotics Interdiction on Postal and Express Consignment to monitor drug smuggling through customs and postal channels. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/10/17/large-amount-of-heroin-smuggled-in-parcel-from-cambodia-seized-at-suvarnabhumi-airport/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-10-17 - 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!

Gas tank causes fire at Chinese tourists’s rental home in Pattaya A fire reportedly caused by a malfunctioning gas tank burned the kitchen of a Chinese man’s house in Pattaya yesterday, October 16th. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275036-gas-tank-causes-fire-at-chinese-tourists’s-rental-home-in-pattaya/

A fire reportedly caused by a malfunctioning gas tank burned the kitchen of a Chinese man’s house in Pattaya yesterday, October 16th. The Pattaya fire crew and rescue services rushed to a house in the Sabaijai village in the Nongprue subdistrict of Banglamung to extinguish a fire that broke out around midday. A group of Chinese tourists stayed in the house, and they were all in a panic about the fire, according to rescue workers. The fire crew sprayed water into the kitchen and took only a moment to snuff out the fire. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/10/17/gas-tank-causes-fire-at-chinese-touristss-rental-home-in-pattaya/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-10-17 - 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!

SCB expects economic recovery to continue Thailand’s economy is expected to sustain growth, thanks to the well-performing tourism sector, according to Siam Commercial Bank’s Economic Intelligence Center (SCBEIC). Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275035-scb-expects-economic-recovery-to-continue/