snoop1130

Four people have died, two injured and more than 72,000 households affected by flooding in 30 provinces of Thailand since September 28th, according to the Department of Public Disaster Prevention and Mitigation. No details are available on how the four people died, but the department said that 13 provinces are still flooded. They are Phetchabun, Si Sa Ket, Ubon Ratchathani, Khon Kaen, Loei, Chaiyaphum, Maha Sarakham, Nakhon Ratchasima, Buri Ram, Lop Buri, Phichit, Nakhon Sawan and Prachin Buri. Altogether 2,557 villages in 85 districts are affected. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/four-killed-72000-households-in-30-provinces-affected-by-floods-since-september-28th/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-10-06 - 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!

The aftermath of a scaffolding collapse at a construction site in Vinh Long Province, October 5, 2022. Photo by VnExpress/Tin Nguyen A construction worker in the southern Vinh Long Province died Wednesday after the scaffolding of a cultural center, on which he was standing, collapsed. The 18-year-old worker and other builders were working on the cultural, sport and broadcasting center for Binh Minh Town at around 10 a.m. As the scaffolding fell from seven meters above ground, hundreds of kilograms of construction materials fell on him. He was rushed to a hospital in Can Tho for treatment, but did not survive. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/worker-dies-after-scaffolding-collapses-in-mekong-delta-province-4519617.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-10-06

HCMC's downtown area in August, 2022. Photo by VnExpress/Quynh Tran A special mechanism that grants Ho Chi Minh City greater autonomy should be trialed another year for better evaluation, the government said. In a report to the National Assembly (NA) on Tuesday, the government said the pilot period to apply the special mechanism for the southern metropolis should be extended until the end of next year instead of ending this year. In November 2017, Vietnam's economic hub HCMC was granted extra autonomous decision-making power to help it develop to its full potential as per Resolution 54 passed by the NA, the national legislative body. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/gov-t-seeks-to-extend-autonomy-pilot-for-hcmc-4519557.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-10-06

Extra beds are added to a hospital room at the Thanh Nhan Hospital in Hanoi due to the sheer number of patients. Photo by VnExpress/Chi Le Doctors in Hanoi hospitals are overwhelmed by the number of child patients coming with respiratory diseases as the season changes. Xuan, who lives in Hai Ba Trung District, went to Thanh Nhan Hospital on Monday and was surprised to see it packed with child patients and their families everywhere from the emergency room to individual wards. Her child had bronchitis and a fever that has not subsided for five days, and had to wait for five hours before an empty bed became available. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/simultaneous-outbreaks-among-children-overwhelm-hanoi-hospitals-4519215.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-10-06

Smoke billows out from the An Phu karaoke parlor in Binh Duong Province after a fire killed 32 people, September 7, 2022. Photo by VnExpress/Thanh Tung PM Pham Minh Chinh has instructed the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to tighten licensing regulations for karaoke parlors. In summing up an online national conference on fire safety held in mid-September he said the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism should verify if karaoke and dance establishments have proper permits and if they had met all requirements to get them. It also has to make licensing regulations stricter, he said, giving it time until year-end to complete both the verification and proposals. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/pm-wants-tougher-rules-for-karaoke-licensing-4519861.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-10-06

Elongated tortoises at the Phuoc Hai Pagoda in HCMC's District 1. Photo by VnExpress/Dinh Van Eleven endangered elongated tortoises, along with other rare turtle species kept at a pagoda in Ho Chi Minh City’s District 1, will be released back into the wild. Employees of the HCMC forest protection department, along with practitioners at Phuoc Hai Pagoda, on Wednesday brought the turtles residing in a pond at the pagoda back on land. Each of them would be weighed and classified before being brought to the Cu Chi animal rescue center, before finally being released into the woods. The 62 turtles and tortoises belong to eight species, all rare and endangered, rangers said. The 11 elongated tortoises are classified as critically endangered according to the IUCN Red List. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/critically-endangered-tortoises-at-hcmc-pagoda-to-return-to-nature-4519906.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-10-06

Ma Van Tang is held by a policeman and a militiaman in Phu Luong District of Thai Nguyen Province, October 4, 2022. Photo by the police A man in northern Vietnam has been arrested right after he attempted to rob a taxi driver, unsure how to drive. Ma Van Tang, 33, was detained Wednesday as police in Phu Luong District of Thai Nguyen Province probe him for "robbery." He told police that around Tuesday noon, he booked a taxi and when it reached an isolated area, he pulled out a knife and held it against the driver's throat, demanding money. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/taxi-robber-caught-not-knowing-how-to-drive-4519901.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-10-06

This file photo shows flags of member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. Interaksyon.com, file MANILA, Philippines — As the world faces uncertainty due to geopolitical tensions, the Philippines is ready to take a lead role in efforts to maintain peace in the region as part of its role to protect its territory and its people, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said. Marcos said while it is not enough for one country or head of state to spearhead peacekeeping efforts, the Philippines hopes to be among those who are leading such measures, citing the recent security concerns affecting the region. "I do not think we have a choice. We must play a leadership role because it is in our interest. And if we do not do it, we are not doing our jobs as the protectors of our country, of our state, of our territory, of our people, if we do not take that leadership role," the president told officers and members of the Manila Overseas Press Club in Pasay on Wednesday. Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/10/06/2214719/marcos-philippines-ready-lead-peace-efforts-southeast-asia -- © Copyright Philstar 2022-10-06

In this photo taken on Aug. 11, 2022, crew prepare to load small boats to their fishing "mother" boat in the village of Cato, Infanta town, Pangasinan province, as they get ready to leave for a fishing expedition to the South China Sea. The Scarborough Shoal fishing ground, tapped by generations of Filipino fishermen, is one of many potential flashpoints for military conflict over the South China Sea. China and Taiwan both claim sovereignty over almost the entire sea, while the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia and Brunei have competing claims to parts of it. AFP / Ted Aljibe CATO, Philippines — Filipino fisherman Mariel Villamonte had spent years plying the turquoise waters of Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea for snapper and grouper -- until a Chinese coast guard vessel water cannoned his boat. That was in 2012, around the time China snatched control of the small ring of reefs from the Philippines, and he has not dared go back. "Their ships are made of steel, ours are made of wood," said Villamonte, now 31, recalling how two Chinese vessels chased his outrigger before blasting it with high-pressure water. Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/10/06/2214702/filipinos-fishing-frontline-chinas-battle-disputed-sea -- © Copyright Philstar 2022-10-06

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. accommodates the Philippine press during his last day of working visit in New York. Facebook / Press Secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles MANILA, Philippines — Assembling the "best and the brightest" to serve in his administration and putting up a "functional" government are what President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. considers as his key achievements in his first 100 days in office, which also saw him grapple with challenges like rising oil prices and the lingering effects of the pandemic. Speaking before officers and members of the Manila Overseas Press Club, Marcos said his administration still enjoys the "unifying force" that was felt during this year's elections, where he won by landslide with 31 million votes. Marcos, the first majority president since 1986, added that while elections are polarizing, "a very strong majority made itself felt" and that served as a "foundation" of his government. https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/10/06/2214718/100-days-his-term-marcos-shares-his-key-achievements-president -- © Copyright Philstar 2022-10-06

USAID Office of Health Director Michelle Lang-Alli and Humanitarian Assistance Officer Rachel Gallagher join Surigao Del Norte Governor Robert Lyndon Barbers at the turnover ceremony of COVID-19 response supplies and equipment on September 27, 2022. US Embassy in the Philippines MANILA, Philippines — The United States delivered P11.5 million ($200,000) worth of humanitarian assistance and COVID-19 response supplies to assist communities affected by Typhoon Odette (international name: Rai) in Surigao del Norte. “In collaboration with our partners, these efforts to bring COVID-19 cases down to manageable levels challenge us to work toward adaptive solutions to further strengthen the resilience of local communities,” USAID Philippines Health Office Director Lang-Alli said. The latest round of donations bring the US Agency for International Development’s total aid for Typhoon Odette victims to P1.7 billion ($29.650 million). This includes COVID-19 support for vaccinations and responders, training for gender-based violence, and support for the mental health and psychosocial wellbeing of crisis-affected communities. Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/10/06/2214720/us-hands-over-p115-m-covid-supplies-humanitarian-aid-surigao-del-norte -- © Copyright Philstar 2022-10-06

Demonstrators light candles at a rally calling for justice following the murder of a Philippine radio broadcaster, in Quezon City in suburban Manila on October 4, 2022. AFP / Jam Sta. Rosa MANILA, Philippines — The family of Percy Lapid is calling on President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to lend a “louder” voice in calls for justice for the broadcast commentator killed in an ambush in Las Piñas City last Monday. “As much as possible, maybe it would help if the voice of the president is much louder,” Lapid’s brother, journalist Roy Mabasa told CNN Philippines’ The Source in Filipino on Thursday. Mabasa said they asked this from Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos, who visited Lapid’s wake on Wednesday, along with appeals to focus on the case of his brother so that he does not end up being just another statistic. Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/10/06/2214732/percy-lapids-family-hopes-marcos-lends-louder-voice-calls-justice -- © Copyright Philstar 2022-10-06

This handout photo taken on March 2, 2022 and released by Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on March 27, shows a Philippine coast guard personnel (R) monitoring a Chinese coast guard ship shadowing their vessel while conducting a maritime patrol in Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal in the West Philippine Sea. Handout / Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) / AFP MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard conducted aerial surveillance of Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal peacefully and without challenge from the Chinese Coast Goard, the PCG said Thursday. Also called Bajo de Masinloc, the traditional fishing ground is located within the Philippine exclusive economic zone. "During the said overflight, the PCG monitored four [CCG] vessels — two inside and two outside the [Bajo de Masinloc]. Two Chinese militia vessels were also observed outside the said vicinity waters,” the PCG said in a statement. Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/10/06/2214737/coast-guard-reports-peaceful-aerial-surveillance-panatag-waters -- © Copyright Philstar 2022-10-06

Man wearing no pants crashes his car into power pole in Chonburi PHOTO: TMN Cable TV Pattaya A lone Thai driver with no pants sustained serious injuries after crashing into a power pole in Chonburi. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273921-man-wearing-no-pants-crashes-his-car-into-power-pole-in-chonburi/

PHOTO: TMN Cable TV Pattaya A lone Thai driver with no pants sustained serious injuries after crashing into a power pole in Chonburi. The man, identified as Mr. Praphot Sriwan, 30, was assisted by Mueang police and Chonburi rescue services after he sustained serious head injuries from a car accident on Wednesday, October 5th. His Toyota Vios sedan was found on a bypass road inbound to Bang Saen in the Ban Suan subdistrict of Mueang District, Chonburi. The windshield on the driver’s side was cracked, suggesting Mr. Praphot may have hit his head and lost consciousness. Additionally, to the rescue workers’ surprise, the victim was found mysteriously bottomless, with his pants on the car floor. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/10/06/man-wearing-no-pants-crashes-his-car-into-power-pole-in-chonburi/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-10-06 - 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!

Retired teacher detained for allegedly procuring underage girls for prostitution Police from Thailand’s Anti-Trafficking in Persons Division (ATPD) have arrested a retired teacher, who is accused of procuring young girls for local politicians and officials in the north-eastern province of Kalasin. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273919-retired-teacher-detained-for-allegedly-procuring-underage-girls-for-prostitution/

Police from Thailand’s Anti-Trafficking in Persons Division (ATPD) have arrested a retired teacher, who is accused of procuring young girls for local politicians and officials in the north-eastern province of Kalasin. Five men, including a former school director, are also being held in custody for allegedly buying sexual services through the 67-year-old alleged procurer. ATPD Commander Pol Maj-Gen Sarut Khwaengsopha said that the alleged procurer had about 30 girls, aged 13-15, under his supervision, some of whom are students attending the school where he used to teach. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/retired-teacher-detained-for-allegedly-procuring-underage-girls-for-prostitution/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-10-06 - 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!

16-18 Nov special holidays for APEC Economic Leaders’ Week BANGKOK (NNT) - The Thai government has announced three special public holidays on 16-18 November this year in Bangkok, Nonthaburi, and Samut Prakan for the hosting of APEC Economic Leaders’ Week. These special holidays were approved yesterday at a Cabinet meeting, together with additional measures to address the high cost of living. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273917-16-18-nov-special-holidays-for-apec-economic-leaders’-week/

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Thai government has announced three special public holidays on 16-18 November this year in Bangkok, Nonthaburi, and Samut Prakan for the hosting of APEC Economic Leaders’ Week. These special holidays were approved yesterday at a Cabinet meeting, together with additional measures to address the high cost of living. These special public holidays are meant to reduce traffic congestion, facilitate commute, and ensure the safety of participating leaders, according to Government Spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri. State enterprises, private firms, and the Ministry of Labour can decide whether to adopt these special holidays, while the Bank of Thailand as well as other commercial banks will be open as usual. Government offices will need to consider whether closure during this period will affect public services. The Cabinet also approved additional measures to address the high cost of living, including 422.75 million baht funding for the Ministry of Commerce’s national sales campaign. Deputy Government Spokesperson Rachada Dhnadirek said this campaign will provide essential items to communities across the country at affordable prices through pop-up events. The Ministry of Commerce aims to source items such as pork, chicken meat, eggs, and farm products from associations, suppliers, and local farmers. It hopes to hold 274 events, with each one lasting at least 3 days. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG221006100954299 -- © Copyright NNT 2022-10-06 - 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!

Ratsadon protest group calls for House dissolution Thailand’s anti-establishment Ratsadon group is demanding the dissolution of the House of Representatives, before the end of the House’s 4-year term in March, so that a general election can be held. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273916-ratsadon-protest-group-calls-for-house-dissolution/

Thailand’s anti-establishment Ratsadon group is demanding the dissolution of the House of Representatives, before the end of the House’s 4-year term in March, so that a general election can be held. In a statement, issued today (Thursday) to mark the 46th anniversary of the October 6th political tragedy in 1976, the group urged the Constitutional Court to expedite its consideration of the bill on the election of MPs, which passed its final reading in parliament before being sent to the court to determine whether it is constitutional. The Ratsadon group also urged the Election Commission to accelerate the issuance of election rules, to define what election candidates can and cannot do, the calculation method for party-list MPs and public participation in monitoring the election, among others. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/ratsadon-protest-group-calls-for-house-dissolution/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-10-06 - 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!

Gunman who massacres 35 people in Nong Bua Lam Phu kills himself A former policeman who massacred at least 35 people, mostly children in a nursery, in the northeastern province of Nong Bua Lam Phu, has killed himself, police reported as of 3.40pm. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273913-at-least-20-people-killed-in-mass-shooting-in-thailand-police/?do=findComment&comment=17648758

Gunman who massacres 35 people in Nong Bua Lam Phu kills himself A former policeman who massacred at least 35 people, mostly children in a nursery, in the northeastern province of Nong Bua Lam Phu, has killed himself, police reported as of 3.40pm. They said the gunman, identified as Pol Corporal Panya Kamlarb, shot himself dead in his home. The bodies of his wife and young son were found nearby. Panya, armed with a shotgun, a pistol and a knife, barged into the nursery located in the office of the Uthai Sawan Tambon Administration in Naklang district at around 12.50pm and opened fire, killing 23 people, most of them young children, according to Pol Maj Gen Paisal Luesomboon, deputy commander of Region 4 Police. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/gunman-who-massacres-35-people-in-nong-bua-lam-phu-kills-himself/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-10-06 - 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!

November 16-18 special holidays for Bangkok, Samut Prakan and Nonthaburi The Thai cabinet has made November 16th, 17th and 18th special public holidays for Bangkok, Nonthaburi and Samut Prakan to ease the movement of government leaders and senior officials during the APEC Summit and related meetings. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273827-november-16-18-special-holidays-for-bangkok-samut-prakan-and-nonthaburi

The Thai cabinet has made November 16th, 17th and 18th special public holidays for Bangkok, Nonthaburi and Samut Prakan to ease the movement of government leaders and senior officials during the APEC Summit and related meetings. Anucha Burapachaisri, deputy secretary-general to the prime minister, said today (Wednesday) that the extra days off are also intended to enable security officials to perform their duties efficiently. Commercial banks and other financial institutes, however, will remain open as usual, particularly those responsible for critical functions. Other staff can work from home. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/november-16-18-special-holidays-for-bangkok-samut-prakan-and-nonthaburi/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-10-05 - 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!