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Guns, knives and swords seized from a gang fight in Tra Vinh Province, southern Vietnam, October 11, 2022. Photo by VnExpress/Chau Thanh Five men in southern Vietnam's Tra Vinh Province were detained Wednesday after killing one man in a gang fight using guns and swords. Nguyen Truong Giang (nicknamed Giang Linh), Nguyen Thanh Nhan, Nguyen Quoc Hung, Lu Gia Hung and another man also named Nguyen Truong Giang were detained by Tra Vinh police to be investigated for murder. Giang Linh and Huynh Hai Tuan had conflicts with one another and arranged a fight, an investigation revealed. On Monday, Giang Linh and his accomplices brought with them guns, knives and swords, along with other weapons, to look for Tuan's gang. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/five-people-arrested-after-gun-sword-fight-ends-with-death-4522557.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-10-12

Minister of Transport Nguyen Van The. Photo by VnExpress/Pham Thang The National Assembly is expected to approve the dismissal of Nguyen Van The from his position as transport minister, upon the prime minister's request. The 4th plenary session of the 15th National Assembly is scheduled to begin on October 20 and end on November 15. Per the agenda, the National Assembly would have meetings to listen to the Standing Committee regarding the dismissal of the state auditor general for the 2021-2026 term and listen to Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh requesting the dismissal of the transport minister for the 2021-2026 term. Reasons for the dismissal have not been revealed. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/national-assembly-to-approve-dismissal-of-transport-minister-4522622.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-10-12

"[It’s] because of the lack of opportunities in our country," Dr. Anthony Leachon, former adviser to the country’s pandemic task force, told Philstar.com over the phone earlier this month. AFP / Paolo Miranda MANILA, Philippines — To address the continuing exodus of Filipino nurses, a lawmaker has proposed the granting of full scholarships to qualified students in exchange for staying in the country after graduation. At the Senate Committee on Health and Demography's hearing Tuesday, Sen. Raffy Tulfo said that scholars could be required to serve in government hospitals for up to five years. Tulfo also asked representatives of the Department of Health to address reports of discrimination that Filipino nurses are facing in the workplace, including the selective grant of benefits such as hazard pay, saying he learned that only the nurses who were exposed to COVID-19 patients or were assigned to the COVID-19 wards were eligible for hazard pay. Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/10/12/2216138/raffy-tulfo-proposes-full-scholarship-equal-hazard-pay-nurses -- © Copyright Philstar 2022-10-12

FILE PHOTO: The Passenger Forum said imposing taxes on motorcycle taxi firms can help fund the government's "Libreng Sakay" program even if there is still an ongoing campaign to legalize motorcycle taxis. Philstar.com / Irish Lising MANILA, Philippines — A commuter group is calling on the government to impose taxes on motorcycle taxi companies to help fund the government’s Libreng Sakay program. Motorcycle taxis have become a popular option for commuters who have had to contend with diminished public transportation capacity during the pandemic. “During this time of economic hardships, thousands, if not millions, of commuters appreciate free transportation,” The Passenger Forum Convener Primo Morillo said in a statement on Wednesday. Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/10/12/2216161/group-wants-tax-motorcycle-taxi-firms-fund-libreng-sakay-program -- © Copyright Philstar 2022-10-12

In this June 6, 2022 photo, smoke rises from Bulusan volcano (C) as seen from Sorsogon City, Sorsogon province. The volcano in the eastern Philippines spewed a huge, dark cloud on June 5, prompting evacuations from ash-covered towns while authorities warned of possible further eruptions. AFP / Charism Sayat MANILA, Philippines — State volcanologists raised Wednesday the status of Bulusan Volcano to Alert Level 1, which indicates it is currently in a state of “low-level unrest.” The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology raised the alert status of Bulusan a few days after it placed Mayon Volcano in Albay under Alert Level 2 after exhibiting “increasing unrest.” Phivolcs reminded local government units and individuals that entry into the four-kilometer radius Permanent Danger Zone should be strictly prohibited. Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/10/12/2216172/bulusan-volcano-placed-under-alert-level-1 -- © Copyright Philstar 2022-10-12

A bird's eye view of reclamation activity in Manila bay on June 10, 2022. AFP/Ted Aljibe MANILA, Philippines — A group of scientists called on the Senate to investigate various reclamation projects across the archipelago after Senator Cynthia Villar lashed out at the environment department over dump-and-fill projects in Manila Bay. Villar, who chairs the Senate committee on environment, natural resources, and climate change, fumed and cursed at officials of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources over reclamation projects. She said these would cause flooding in her home city of Las Piñas. Jerwin Baure, public information officer and resident marine scientist of AGHAM, urged Villar to not just look into reclamation projects in southern Manila Bay, but also in other areas in the country. Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/climate-and-environment/2022/10/12/2216176/scientists-seek-probe-reclamation-projects -- © Copyright Philstar 2022-10-12

President Rodrigo Duterte talks to the people after holding a meeting with the Inter-Agency Task Force on the Emerging Infectious Diseases core members at the Malacañang Golf (Malago) Clubhouse in Malacañang Park, Manila on May 13, 2021. Presidential Photo / Robinson Niñal Jr. MANILA, Philippines — Former President Rodrigo Duterte spent the entire P4.5 billion allocation for confidential and intelligence funds for his office in his last full year as chief executive, according to the Commission on Audit. The COA said in its annual financial report on national government agencies that the OP under Duterte spent P2.25 billion in confidential expenses and another P2.25 billion in intelligence expenses in 2021. This is slightly lower compared to the confidential and intelligence expenses of Duterte's office in 2020, when it spent a total of P4.57 billion in those expenditures — more than what it was allotted in the national budget for that year. Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/10/12/2216177/duterte-spent-entire-p45-billion-allocation-confidential-intel-funds-2021 -- © Copyright Philstar 2022-10-12

Passengers from the cruise ship World Dream wear facemasks as they visit a theme park in Manila. The luxury ship with more than 700 passengers on board, mostly from China and Hong Kong, docked at the Port of Manila on Tuesday. AFP MANILA, Philippines (Updated 9:18 a.m.) — China denied Tuesday that the Philippines is on its tourism blacklist after Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri claimed that Beijing has restricted Chinese tourists from coming to Manila due to the continued operation of offshore gaming firms. “The report of 'tourist blacklist' is misinformation. China has not placed the Philippines on its blacklist for tourism,” the Chinese Embassy in Manila said in a statement. The categorical denial came hours after Zubiri claimed “that the Philippines now is part of a blacklist of tourist sites,” citing a conversation with Chinese Ambassador Huang Xilian during their meeting at the Senate on Monday. Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/10/12/2216123/china-denies-placing-philippines-tourism-blacklist -- © Copyright Philstar 2022-10-12

Pattaya police go through drug tests to set a good example for citizens and tourists The Pattaya police force took self-drug tests at the police station to, according to them, show their integrity in performing their duties, establish trust, and set a good example for citizens and tourists. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274562-pattaya-police-go-through-drug-tests-to-set-a-good-example-for-citizens-and-tourists/

The Pattaya police force took self-drug tests at the police station to, according to them, show their integrity in performing their duties, establish trust, and set a good example for citizens and tourists. The idea came from Police Chief Pol. Col. Kunlachart Kunlachai, but has also been a national focus after a tragic mass shooting last week in Nong Bua Lamphu. The chief had all police officers take a rapid drug test at the Pattaya police station to ensure that every officer, no matter if they were on duty or not, was clean from all types of drugs. Pol. Col. Kunlachart said: “Every officer must take a drug test to find if there are any illicit substances in their urine before starting duty.” Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/10/12/pattaya-police-force-go-through-drug-tests-to-according-to-them-set-a-good-example-for-citizens-and-tourists/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-10-12 - 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!

Columbia Pictures Aquaverse waterpark opens to the public The Columbia Pictures Aquaverse waterpark finally arrived at Pattaya and is now open for business for the first day. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274561-columbia-pictures-aquaverse-waterpark-opens-to-the-public/

The Columbia Pictures Aquaverse waterpark finally arrived at Pattaya and is now open for business for the first day. The world’s first fully-branded Columbia Pictures movie theme park is situated in the Bang Saray area, only 20 minutes away from Pattaya City. The park opens from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM and welcomes customers of all ages. Columbia Pictures Aquaverse hosted its grand opening yesterday, October 12th, with Mr. Liakat Dhanji, Amazon Falls CEO and Chairman, and Pattaya Mayor Poramase Ngampiches chairing the event. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/10/12/columbia-pictures-aquaverse-waterpark-in-pattaya-opens-to-the-public-for-the-first-day/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-10-12 - 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 police crack down on illegal drugs and weapons Over 33 pubgoers were reportedly caught on drugs during a Pattaya police crackdown on a nightlife venue today, October 12th. A pistol and illegal drugs were also found, according to police reports. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274559-pattaya-police-crack-down-on-illegal-drugs-and-weapons/

Over 33 pubgoers were reportedly caught on drugs during a Pattaya police crackdown on a nightlife venue today, October 12th. A pistol and illegal drugs were also found, according to police reports. The operation was led by Pol. Col. Kunlachart Kunlachai, police chief of the Pattaya police station, following an order from his superiors to sweep away illegal drugs and weapon issues in Pattaya. Around 01:50 AM, Pattaya police inspected a nightlife venue named “DIRTY” on Soi Ko Phai in the Nongprue subdistrict of Banglamung, Chonburi, and had 73 individuals including pub-goers and staff undertake drug tests at the Pattaya police station. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/10/12/pattaya-police-crack-down-on-illegal-drugs-and-weapons-by-raiding-nightclub-pistol-and-drugs-found/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-10-12 - 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!

Jomtien testing umbrella, vendor, and beach chair removal days monthly Despite messages on Thai and Foreign social media recently many folks were caught off guard when they visited Jomtien Beach today, October 12th, to find no sign that umbrellas, beach chairs, or vendors ever existed. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274558-jomtien-testing-umbrella-vendor-and-beach-chair-removal-days-monthly/

Despite messages on Thai and Foreign social media recently many folks were caught off guard when they visited Jomtien Beach today, October 12th, to find no sign that umbrellas, beach chairs, or vendors ever existed. This is part of a test by Pattaya mayor Poramese Ngampichet, who has pledged an environmental friendly day once a month where the beach is completely natural. This has happened regularly on Pattaya Beach and in areas like Hua Hin and Cha Am but not on Jomtien Beach since well before the pandemic. The reaction to the removal was polarizing and mixed, with many Thai readers saying it was wonderful and they supported it. English speaking readers were less positive, with many expressing concern for vendors or pointing out that the average age of beach visitors from foreigners were older who wanted the shade and services from beach vendors and were past the days of sitting on a beach towel in the sun. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/10/12/jomtien-testing-umbrella-vendor-and-beach-chair-removal-days-monthly/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-10-12 - 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!

Warnings of possible flooding in Suphan Buri, Nakhon Pathom and Samut Sakhon The National Water Command Centre (NWCC) has warned people living in Suphan Buri, Nakhon Pathom and Samut Sakhon provinces to brace for overflows from the Tha Chin River until Sunday. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274557-warnings-of-possible-flooding-in-suphan-buri-nakhon-pathom-and-samut-sakhon/

The National Water Command Centre (NWCC) has warned people living in Suphan Buri, Nakhon Pathom and Samut Sakhon provinces to brace for overflows from the Tha Chin River until Sunday. According to the NWCC, heavy rain over the Krasiao reservoir on Sunday and Monday has resulted in an increase of an estimated 318 million cubic metres of water, forcing officials to increase the volume of discharge through the dam into the Tha Chin River and Krasiao Creek to 130m3/sec. Compounded by high tides, expected until Sunday, the NWCC said that the level of the Tha Chin River will rise and may spill over its banks in several districts of the three provinces located along the river. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/warnings-of-possible-flooding-in-suphan-buri-nakhon-pathom-and-samut-sakhon/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-10-12 - 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 offers TikTok marketing workshop for community enterprises BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Commerce is now encouraging local businesses to market their products on TikTok, capitalizing on the video-sharing platform’s popularity. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274556-commerce-ministry-offers-tiktok-marketing-workshop-for-community-enterprises/

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Commerce is now encouraging local businesses to market their products on TikTok, capitalizing on the video-sharing platform’s popularity. The Department of Business Development (DBD) has joined hands with the social media platform TikTok to launch a workshop for small businesses and community enterprises. The workshop offers businesses the knowledge, technique, and practical information on how to register and sell items on TikTok. DBD Director General Thosapone Dansuputra said this platform allows businesses to reach a wider consumer base and more sales. Participants in this workshop, including 150 community retailers, will receive a registration fee waiver, free commission, free logistics costs, shop support, sales promotion tools, and discount coupons. The participants are also eligible to compete in the TikTok Shop contest happening from 15 October to 5 November. There will be Gold, Silver, and Bronze awards and a chance to be named TikTok idols. The video-sharing platform TikTok launched its TikTok Shop in Thailand approximately 6 months ago. This e-commerce service is considered one with the potential to reach a large customer base of some 1 billion users globally. The app has provided a channel for users and influencers to share their content, sell, or promote their products through short videos and live streaming. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG221012144014270 -- © Copyright NNT 2022-10-12 - 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!

Temperatures drop in upper regions; South sees more rainfall BANGKOK (NNT) - The weather in the upper regions of Thailand is starting to change from the rainy season to winter, with lower temperatures and less rain now being observed. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274555-temperatures-drop-in-upper-regions-south-sees-more-rainfall/

BANGKOK (NNT) - The weather in the upper regions of Thailand is starting to change from the rainy season to winter, with lower temperatures and less rain now being observed. In a weather report, the Thai Meteorological Department says a moderate high-pressure system has moved southward over Thailand from China, causing a decrease in temperatures and strong winds. The northeastern region can expect a drop in temperature by 2-4 degrees Celsius. The North, the central plain, and the eastern region can expect a 1-3 degrees Celsius drop in temperature. Meanwhile, a monsoon trough prevailing over Thailand has been pushed southward, causing heavy rains in Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, and Chumphon provinces. Stronger waves and winds are expected in the Gulf of Thailand from today. Sailors are warned to navigate with caution. The meteorological department is now closely monitoring the development of a low-pressure system east of Vietnam, which could potentially cause more precipitation in Thailand’s northeastern region. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG221012141754252 -- © Copyright NNT 2022-10-12 - 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 mourns Nong Bua Lamphu attack victims BANGKOK (NNT) - Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha prior to a Cabinet meeting expressed his gratitude towards Their Majesties the King and Queen for their support for the families of victims of an attack in Nong Bua Lamphu Province. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274554-cabinet-mourns-nong-bua-lamphu-attack-victims/

BANGKOK (NNT) - Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha prior to a Cabinet meeting expressed his gratitude towards Their Majesties the King and Queen for their support for the families of victims of an attack in Nong Bua Lamphu Province. A weekly Cabinet meeting at the government house started with a minute of silence observed by the Prime Minister and members of the Cabinet. Gen Prayut asked related agencies to provide support and financial aid to the victims’ families, and called on all sides to step up their efforts on drug suppression and gun control. The government has set up a task force, chaired by the Prime Minister, to drive forward a national agenda on drug suppression. This task force will be convening in its first-ever meeting tomorrow. A roundtable seminar on the prevention and reduction of violence in Thai society was held today by the Senate’s Committee on Social Development and Children, Youth, Women, the Elderly, the Disabled, and the Underprivileged Affairs, in wake of the Nong Bua Lamphu attack. The seminar started with a minute of silence, followed by a reading of a mourning poem by Senator Naowarat Pongpaiboon. The tragic incident in Nong Bua Lamphu is the second mass murder that took place in a short span of time, after the 2020 mass shooting at a shopping mall in Nakhon Ratchasima. The Senate will be pushing forward a bill introducing a content rating system for games, especially on violent content. Committee chairman Wallop Tangkananurak said this bill will be receiving support from the senate once it is submitted to the upper house. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG221012092355126 -- © Copyright NNT 2022-10-12 - 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!

Operators urged to limit road freight this long weekend BANGKOK (NNT) - A high volume of road traffic is expected this long weekend starting from Thursday. The Department of Land Transport is asking logistics firms to limit their operations during this period to help ease congestion on the road. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274553-operators-urged-to-limit-road-freight-this-long-weekend/