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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. Mr. Seksom Akaraphan, Deputy Director General of the Department of Land Transport, said more people are expected to travel this long weekend, and has therefore asked logistics companies to scale down their operations on 13-16 October. If necessary, the operators can run trucks during this period, but they need to make sure that their vehicles and parts are in good condition, and that the drivers are well-rested and sober while on duty. Drivers are reminded to drive carefully, strictly adhere to the speed limits, avoid stopping on road shoulders, and stay in the leftmost lane. Full Story: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG221012143421262 -- © 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!

PM Orders Intensified Firearm Control BANGKOK, Oct 12 (TNA) – The government is imposing measures to control firearms including behavioral criteria for gun owners and campaigning for quick drug rehabilitation to help addicts, according to the prime minister. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274552-pm-orders-intensified-firearm-control/

BANGKOK, Oct 12 (TNA) – The government is imposing measures to control firearms including behavioral criteria for gun owners and campaigning for quick drug rehabilitation to help addicts, according to the prime minister. After a meeting on measures to control narcotics and firearms, Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha, the prime minister and defence minister, said the government would strictly enforce the firearm law especially when it came to gun possession licenses and their extension. Those who sought permits to possess and use guns must pass mental examination and must not behave dangerously to society. Full Story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-1037057 -- © Copyright Thai News Agency 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!

Thai exports to Saudi Arabia increase by 15.9% in eight months Thailand exported goods worth more than 43 billion baht to Saudi Arabia during the first eight months of this year, representing an increase of 15.9% year on year, according to Government Spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274551-thai-exports-to-saudi-arabia-increase-by-159-in-eight-months/

Thailand exported goods worth more than 43 billion baht to Saudi Arabia during the first eight months of this year, representing an increase of 15.9% year on year, according to Government Spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri. The Thai exports include automobiles, car accessories and parts, wood and finished wood products, rubber products, canned and processed seafood, machinery and parts and animal feed. In addition to increased exports, since Thailand and Saudi Arabia normalised their relations early this year, Anucha said that the Thai Commerce Ministry has reported progress in other areas as well. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thai-exports-to-saudi-arabia-increase-by-15-9-in-eight-months/ -- © 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!

Thai Health Ministry starts vaccinating children from six months to four years The Ministry of Public Health launched COVID-19 vaccinations for children, aged from six months to 4-years-old today (Wednesday), using the “red-cap” Pfizer vaccine, which has been approved by the Medical Sciences Department. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274550-thai-health-ministry-starts-vaccinating-children-from-six-months-to-four-years/

The Ministry of Public Health launched COVID-19 vaccinations for children, aged from six months to 4-years-old today (Wednesday), using the “red-cap” Pfizer vaccine, which has been approved by the Medical Sciences Department. According to the government’s “Thai Khu Fah” webpage, the vaccination is voluntary and only done with consent of parents. The vaccination regimen consists of three 3μg doses over a three-month period. The first and second doses are administered one month apart, followed by the third dose two months later. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thai-health-ministry-starts-vaccinating-children-from-six-months-to-four-years/ -- © 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!

Hashtag against True-DTAC merger trends top on Twitter on Wednesday The “Stop mobile phone monopoly” hashtag is trending top on Twitter in Thailand today (Wednesday), with 127,000 tweets as of noon, after True Corporation and Total Access Communications (DTAC) yesterday urged the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) to decide quickly on their merger plan. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274549-hashtag-against-true-dtac-merger-trends-top-on-twitter-on-wednesday/

The “Stop mobile phone monopoly” hashtag is trending top on Twitter in Thailand today (Wednesday), with 127,000 tweets as of noon, after True Corporation and Total Access Communications (DTAC) yesterday urged the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) to decide quickly on their merger plan. In their petition letter to the telecom regulator, True and DTAC said that their merger plan was submitted to the regulator about nine months ago for review, but there is still no decision which, they noted, should not have taken more than three months to reach. The two companies also claimed that the delay by the NBTC has affected their subscribers, because they are unable to access their each other’s networks. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/hashtag-against-true-dtac-merger-trends-top-on-twitter-on-wednesday/ -- © 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!

23 billion baht to be earmarked for post-flood rehabilitation About 23 billion baht will be allocated to rehabilitation programs for provinces affected by the current flooding, Deputy Government Spokesperson Rachada Dhnadirek said today (Tuesday). Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274470-23-billion-baht-to-be-earmarked-for-post-flood-rehabilitation/

About 23 billion baht will be allocated to rehabilitation programs for provinces affected by the current flooding, Deputy Government Spokesperson Rachada Dhnadirek said today (Tuesday). She said that Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has instructed agencies responsible for rehabilitation to be prepared to conduct field inspections of areas affected by flooding, to assess damage caused to property, and then to then request appropriate funding. Regarding damaged farmland, she said that the Ministry of Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives is directly responsible for the rehabilitation program, whereas repairs to damaged roads and other infrastructure are to be undertaken by the appropriate agencies, such as the Department of Rural Roads and the Highways Department. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/23-billion-baht-to-be-earmarked-for-post-flood-rehabilitation/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-10-11 - 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!

More districts in Nonthaburi declared flood disaster zones on Tuesday Bang Bua Thong and Bang Kruai districts and more areas of Pak Kret district in Bangkok’s neighbouring province of Nonthaburi were declared flood disaster zones today (Tuesday), as overflows from the Chao Phraya River flood more areas. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274469-more-districts-in-nonthaburi-declared-flood-disaster-zones-on-tuesday/

Bang Bua Thong and Bang Kruai districts and more areas of Pak Kret district in Bangkok’s neighbouring province of Nonthaburi were declared flood disaster zones today (Tuesday), as overflows from the Chao Phraya River flood more areas. Twelve communities in Bang Phut, Pak Kret, Ban Mai and Bang Talad sub-districts of Pak Kret have been declared flood disaster zones, in addition to many other communities already declared as such by Governor Suthee Tongyam. The flood disaster areas in Bang Bua Thong district include Muang Mai Bang Bua Thong, Phimon Rat, Bang Rak Phatthana and Bang Bua Thong municipalities, Lam Pho tambon municipality, Villages 1 and 2 in Bang Bua Thong sub-district, Villages 1 and 6 in Bang Rak Yai sub-district and Villages 1, 3, 5 and 6 in Bang Rak Phatthana sub-district. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/more-districts-in-nonthaburi-declared-flood-disaster-zones-on-tuesday/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-10-11 - 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!

Residents in part of Sattahip evacuate from flash floods PHOTO: Naewna A group of villagers in Moo 3 in the Plu Ta Luang sub-district of Sattahip has been ordered to evacuate immediately to escape flash floods. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274467-residents-in-part-of-sattahip-evacuate-from-flash-floods/

PHOTO: Naewna A group of villagers in Moo 3 in the Plu Ta Luang sub-district of Sattahip has been ordered to evacuate immediately to escape flash floods. The order was launched at 10 AM today, October 11th, after the area was stuck by severe flash floods. Several rescue services were deployed to help the citizens vacate. Many affected people were children and elderly whose houses were suddenly flooded with knee-deep floodwaters. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/10/11/residents-in-part-of-sattahip-evacuate-from-flash-floods/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-10-11 - 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!

Famous local pizza maker “Joe Pizzaking” passes away in Pattaya A local Thai pizza maker known locally in Pattaya as “Joe Pizzaking” passed away peacefully at a hospital. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274466-famous-local-pizza-maker-“joe-pizzaking”-passes-away-in-pattaya/

A local Thai pizza maker known locally in Pattaya as “Joe Pizzaking” passed away peacefully at a hospital. Joe is a street pizza vendor known for his pizza-making skills and charming personality. He has been running his pizza vendor, a local, small business that he is fond of, for a long time in Pattaya and has earned the nickname “Pizzaking” from his customers. Aside from making pizzas, Joe was passionate about raising fighting chickens and sports. He lived a happy life and shared happiness to others through his pizzas. Joe passed away at a hospital amid his mourning families and relatives. His funeral will take place at Wat Phothi Samphan on October 12th. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/10/11/famous-local-pizza-maker-joe-pizzaking-passes-away-in-pattaya/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-10-11 - 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!

An artist's impression of the third terminal of Tan Son Nhat International Airport. Photo by Airports Corporation of Vietnam The Ministry of National Defense will hand over 16.05 hectares of land to HCMC this month to expand its airport. It will immediately transfer 14.7 ha and the rest before Oct. 30 for construction of the third terminal (T3) at Tan Son Nhat International Airport. The cost of the land is VND1.152 trillion (US$48.2 million). Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/hcmc-to-get-military-land-this-month-for-new-airport-terminal-4521848.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-10-11

Ngo Van Toan (L), owner of Ron Rin karaoke bar, is arrested at his home in the central Phu Yen Province, October 10, 2022. Photo by VnExpress/Minh Toan The owners of two karaoke parlors in the central Phu Yen Province have been arrested after police allegedly found customers there using drugs. Ngo Van Toan, 44, owner of Ron Rin karaoke bar, and Nguyen Thi Hong Tham, 39, owner of Bao Tram karaoke bar in Dong Hoa Town, are under investigation for "organization of illegal drug use." On Sep. 17 officers raided Ron Rin and found 10 men and women using drugs in one of its karaoke rooms. They also seized some synthetic drugs and tools for using drugs from the room. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/karaoke-owners-arrested-after-cops-bust-customers-for-drugs-4521923.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-10-11

A patient with depression is being treated at the National Institute of Mental Health in Hanoi. Photo by VnExpress/Thuy An Around 15 million Vietnamese are afflicted with mental illnesses, with depression and anxiety taking the top spots, Deputy Health Minister Tran Van Thuan said. At a Monday meeting to commemorate World Mental Health Day (Oct. 10), Thuan said around 14.9% of the Vietnamese population suffer mental illnesses. Most people in Vietnam associate mental illnesses with schizophrenia, while the condition actually only afflicts 0.47% of the population, he added. Depression and anxiety affect around 5-6% of the population, while other conditions include bipolar disorders or alcohol-induced psychiatric issues, he said. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/15-mln-vietnamese-afflicted-with-mental-illnesses-health-ministry-4522048.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-10-11

Thousands of houses in Quang Nam and Quang Ngai provinces have been left inundated, prompting locals to commute by boat Tuesday. More than 1,500 houses in Tam Ky Town of Quang Nam are submerged in 20-100 centimeters of floodwaters on Tuesday morning. The flood measuring column in Tam Ky's Phuoc Hoa Ward, an hour south of tourist town Hoi An, recorded the water level at nearly 1.8 meters at 7 a.m. on Tuesday. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/photo/news/floods-submerge-thousands-of-homes-in-central-vietnam-4522088.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-10-11

A section of the DT 622 highway running through Quang Ngai Province is blocked due to erosion, October 11, 2022. Photo by VnExpress/Dong Huyen A total 20,000 people in central Vietnam's Quang Ngai Province have been isolated after a landslide cut off a highway and buried generators at a hydropower plant Tuesday. Part of a hill got eroded, sending soil and rubble down the DT 622B highway section running through Tra Lam Commune of Tra Bong District on Tuesday morning, blocking traffic. As the route connects downtown Tra Bong with six other communes in the district, a blockage means 20,000 people got isolated. Dang Minh Thao, secretary of Tra Bong District, said heavy rain on Monday caused erosion at a nearby hill, sending rubble down onto a group of generators at the Ka Tinh hydropower plant, rendering one worker missing. Authorities have deployed vehicles and dozens of soldiers to remove the rubble and restore traffic, he added. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/20-000-people-isolated-after-erosion-at-central-vietnam-s-highway-hydropower-plant-4522098.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-10-11

A hole created by lightning strike on the hull of a Vietnam Airlines plane at HCMC's Tan Son Nhat Airport, October 10, 2022. Photo by VnExpress/Viet Chau Lightning struck a hole through the hull of a Vietnam Airlines plane at Tan Son Nhat International Airport, sending two ground technicians to the hospital. The Vietnam Airlines A321 plane, which had just returned from Phu Quoc to Ho Chi Minh City’s Tan Son Nhat airport, got struck by lightning Monday night. Two employees of Vietnam Airport Ground Services Company Limited (VIAGS) were standing beneath the plane on standby. After the lightning struck, both employees were stunned and given first aid, before being transported to hospital. They were bleeding and vomiting upon admission. Their health is stable as of Tuesday morning. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/lightning-blows-hole-through-plane-at-hcmc-airport-two-hospitalized-4522123.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-10-11

Satellite image shows Tropical Depression Maymay on October 11 RAMBB MANILA, Philippines — Tropical Depression Maymay kept its strength while moving over the Philippine Sea, state weather bureau PAGASA said Tuesday. Maymay — the country’s 13th tropical cyclone this year — was last seen 285 kilometers east of Casiguran, Aurora. The tropical depression was packing peak winds of 45 kilometers an hour and gusts of up to 55 kph. It was heading southwest slowly. Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/10/11/2215876/maymay-keeps-strength-landfall-seen-wednesday -- © Copyright Philstar 2022-10-11

Undated photo shows of guards check the temperature of Chinese POGO workers in Parañaque City. STAR / Edd Gumban MANILA, Philippines (Update 3, 4:54p.m.) — Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri claimed Tuesday that China has placed the Philippines in a tourism blacklist over the continued operations of offshore gaming operators in the country, which Beijing’s embassy in Manila denied. Zubiri said during a Senate inquiry on the costs and benefits of Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) that Chinese Ambassador Huang Xilian disclosed this to him in a meeting with other senators on Monday. “Ambassador Huang said that the Philippines now is part of a blacklist of tourist sites because they do not know if the tourist going there will be joining POGO operations and they do not know if their nationals who go to the Philippines will be safe from illegal activities done by the Triad, by the syndicates operating POGO,” Zubiri said. Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/10/11/2215875/philippines-chinas-tourism-blacklist-over-pogos-zubiri-says -- © Copyright Philstar 2022-10-11