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Vietnamese citizens on a repatriation flight from Singapore, May 31, 2020. Photo courtesy of Vietnam Airlines Former Vietnamese diplomats in Japan and Malaysia were arrested Tuesday for their involvement in the Covid-19 repatriation flight bribery scandal. Nguyen Hong Ha, 58, of the Consulate General of Vietnam in Osaka, Japan, is to be investigated for accepting bribes, said spokesman for the Ministry of Public Security To An Xo. Le Ngoc Anh, 34, former official at the Vietnamese Embassy in Malaysia, faces power abuse charge, Xo said. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/former-vietnamese-diplomats-in-japan-malaysia-arrested-over-pandemic-flight-scandal-4519213.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-10-05

An 11-year-old boy is checked before getting Covid-19 vaccine at a school in District 1, HCMC, April 2022. Photo by VnExpress/Dinh Van HCMC health authorities are hoping to change the minds of 579 medical workers who have refused to get their children studying in schools in District 1 vaccinated against Covid-19. The Department of Health has asked the Department of Education for the list of children. Nguyen Huu Hung, deputy director of the health department, told VnExpress Wednesday his agency has no plans to coerce the 579, but would only seek to cajole them. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/hcmc-health-department-peeved-with-medical-workers-refusing-covid-shot-for-their-children-4519439.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-10-05

A bomb is found in a rubber tree garden in Quang Tri, October 3, 2022. Photo courtesy of PeaceTrees Vietnam Two M117 bombs, each weighing 340 kilograms, were found just 270 meters from a highway in central Vietnam’s Quang Tri Province. Personnel of the PeaceTrees Vietnam organization, which addresses the legacy of war by removing dangerous explosives, found the bombs in a rubber tree garden of Nam Hieu 2 Village, Cam Lo District on Monday and Tuesday. One bomb was found on Monday, a meter deep underground, 2.06 meters long and weighing 340 kilograms. The areas where the bomb was found had been barricaded and warning signs erected. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/two-340-kg-bombs-found-meters-away-from-central-vietnam-highway-4519554.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-10-05

FILE PHOTO. The Land Transportation Office plans to complete up to 90% of its motor vehicle license plate backlog by the end of 2023. Boy Santos, file MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Office said Wednesday it plans to complete up to 90% of its motor vehicle license plate backlog by the end of 2023. The agency said it will use its own plant to produce a percentage of the required license plates. “We have already extended the operating hours of the LTO license plate manufacturing plant. It now operates even on Saturdays so that it can produce more replacement plans and reduce the backlog,” LTO chief Teofilo Guadiz III said in a statement. Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/10/05/2214509/lto-seeks-fulfill-90-license-plate-backlog-end-2023 -- © Copyright Philstar 2022-10-05

File photos show Press Secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles and former Executive Secretary Vic Rodriguez. OPS / AFP MANILA, Philippines — Three resignations from the Marcos administration in its first 100 days should prompt better vetting of potential appointees to government posts, Rep. Edcel Lagman (Albay) said Wednesday. Lagman, recently elected president of the minority Liberal Party, said that while appointments to the Cabinet are the chief executive's prerogative, he must be "discerning and cautious in the exercise" of that power. "When Cabinet secretaries so early in their tenure vacate their posts, either voluntarily or forcibly, then the vetting process on their appointments is grossly wanting," he said in a statement sent to reporters. "Public funds must not be wasted on the emoluments of undeserving functionaries." Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/10/05/2214476/lagman-recent-resignations-should-prompt-better-vetting-appointees -- © Copyright Philstar 2022-10-05

Parents and students of Fortune Elementary School in Marikina City brave heavy rains on the second day of in-person classes on Aug. 23, 2022. The STAR / Walter Bollozos MANILA, Philippines — State weather bureau PAGASA declared Wednesday the official end of the southwest monsoon or habagat season as it transitions to northeast monsoon or amihan. Citing recent analyses in a press statement sent to media, PAGASA Administrator Vicente Malano said that weather forecasters observed "a significant weakening of the Southwest Monsoon" over the last few days. "Moreover the strengthening of the high-pressure area over the Asian continent has led to the gradual changing of the season," he said, adding that this would lead to a shift in the direction of the winds. Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/10/05/2214484/pagasa-declares-official-end-habagat-amihan-begin-soon -- © Copyright Philstar 2022-10-05

A teacher uses hand sanitizer on a student on the first day of in-person classes after years-long Covid-19 lockdowns at Pedro Guevara Elementary School in Manila on August 22, 2022. AFP / Maria Tan MANILA, Philippines — On World Teachers’ Day, overworked but underpaid educators in the Philippines renewed their call to the government to upgrade their salaries and ease their heavy workloads. The Alliance of Concerned Teachers urged authorities to increase the entry pay rate of public school educators to Salary Grade 15 (around P35,000) and instructors in higher education to Salary Grade 16 (around P38,000). ACT also called for an upgrade of the minimum salary of private school teachers to 30,000. Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/10/05/2214482/educators-renew-call-higher-pay-world-teachers-day -- © Copyright Philstar 2022-10-05

Two children found lost on Pattaya Walking Street and taken to children’s shelter PHOTO: Pattaya Tourist Police A 3-year-old boy and a 5-month-old girl were safely taken to the Chonburi children’s shelter after being found on Pattaya Walking Street. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273815-two-children-found-lost-on-pattaya-walking-street-and-taken-to-children’s-shelter/

PHOTO: Pattaya Tourist Police A 3-year-old boy and a 5-month-old girl were safely taken to the Chonburi children’s shelter after being found on Pattaya Walking Street. Pattaya tourist police were called by a good Samaritan to check on two young children on Pattaya Walking Street at 5:30 PM last night, October 4th. The two, a 3-year-old boy and a 5-month-old girl, were discovered alone with two bags of clothes. An unnamed good Samaritan found them near a pumping station in front of Walking Street, according to police reports. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/10/05/two-children-found-lost-on-pattaya-walking-street-and-taken-to-childrens-shelter/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 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!

75-year-old woman seriously injured in car crash in Pattaya PHOTO: TMN Cable TV Pattaya A 75-year-old Thai woman sustained serious injuries, reportedly after plowing her motorbike into a pickup truck in Pattaya. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273814-75-year-old-woman-seriously-injured-in-car-crash-in-pattaya/

PHOTO: TMN Cable TV Pattaya A 75-year-old Thai woman sustained serious injuries, reportedly after plowing her motorbike into a pickup truck in Pattaya. Pattaya police rushed to help an elderly woman who got into a traffic accident and suffered serious injuries on Pattaya Beach Road near Soi 10 on Sunday, October 2nd. The woman was identified as Lek Jukai, 75. She was seriously injured and on the verge of fainting, so Pattaya police rushed her to Pattaya Hospital immediately. Her damaged black Honda Wave 125 motorbike was found on the street along with several bags of food and sweets that police later revealed that the woman intended to sell at a local market. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/10/05/75-year-old-woman-seriously-injured-in-car-crash-in-pattaya/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 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!

Four Chinese nationals rescued after losing contact while fishing off of Phuket Four Chinese businessmen have been rescued after losing contact after their boat engine broke down while fishing off of Phuket. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273811-four-chinese-nationals-rescued-after-losing-contact-while-fishing-off-of-phuket/

Four Chinese businessmen have been rescued after losing contact after their boat engine broke down while fishing off of Phuket. The Royal Thai Navy reported yesterday in the early morning (October 4th) that the four Chinese men went into the sea on a small boat near the Racha Noi Island in Phuket for fishing. Their latest location before losing contact was near Green Island. One of the Chinese men’s family members contacted the Phuket Marine Office for help after she could not contact her husband. She said normally her husband would be back at about 9:00 P.M. and that he regularly went fishing in the area. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/10/05/four-chinese-nationals-rescued-after-losing-contact-while-fishing-off-of-phuket/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 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!

Bangkok urges residents to work from home as city battles heavy rains BANGKOK (NNT) - The Bangkok city hall is encouraging offices to allow their workers to work from home this week to avoid the risk of flooding and traffic congestion due to heavy rainfall. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273809-bangkok-urges-residents-to-work-from-home-as-city-battles-heavy-rains/

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Bangkok city hall is encouraging offices to allow their workers to work from home this week to avoid the risk of flooding and traffic congestion due to heavy rainfall. The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) today provided an update on its efforts to mitigate flooding, as many parts of the city were heavily inundated. The city is now asking offices to allow their employees to work from home throughout the remainder of the week or let their workers leave the office earlier than usual. Deputy Governor of Bangkok Tavida Kamolvej said more sandbags and makeshift levees have been placed in several locations to help mitigate the situation, while transportation will be provided to help commuters get home safely. The BMA is now working with the military to provide shuttle vehicles in flood-risk areas such as Don Muang, Lak Si, and Bang Khen. The city is to provide these services as frequently as possible. The BMA is also working with technical colleges to provide maintenance services for flood-damaged cars. Governor of Bangkok Chadchart Sittipunt has been coordinating with Pathum Thani Province and the Royal Irrigation Department to divert and drain water from the north as quickly as possible, to prevent flooding in the capital city. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG221005091551948 -- © Copyright NNT 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!

Flood Concern in Northeast due to Overflowing Reservoirs BANGKOK, Oct 5 (TNA) – Flooding remained critical in many provinces of the Northeast because water exceeded the capacities of many reservoirs in the region. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273807-flood-concern-in-northeast-due-to-overflowing-reservoirs/

BANGKOK, Oct 5 (TNA) – Flooding remained critical in many provinces of the Northeast because water exceeded the capacities of many reservoirs in the region. In Nakhon Ratchasima province, the reservoir of the Lam Takhong dam in Si Khiu district held 324 million cubic meters of water, equivalent to 103% of its capacity of 314 million cubic meters. The biggest reservoir of the province was discharging 400,000 cubic meters of water a day. Full Story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-1032101 -- © Copyright Thai News Agency 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!

PM meets flood-hit villagers in Ubon Ratchathani BANGKOK (NNT) - Related agencies are working hard to mitigate flooding in Ubon Ratchathani province. The province was visited by Prime Minister and Minister of Defence Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha today, as he called for timely compensation for affected people. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273806-pm-meets-flood-hit-villagers-in-ubon-ratchathani/

BANGKOK (NNT) - Related agencies are working hard to mitigate flooding in Ubon Ratchathani province. The province was visited by Prime Minister and Minister of Defence Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha today, as he called for timely compensation for affected people. The Prime Minister received a briefing on the latest flood situation in the northeastern region and expressed support for all units working to alleviate people’s hardships. Gen Prayut said he intended to meet affected people and gather their input on the issues that need to be addressed. He traveled to evacuation shelters and met up with villagers at Wat Warinthraram Community in Warin Chamrap district. Gen Prayut also made a video call to connect with other affected communities as he was able to convey the government’s intentions to stand by their side during these hard times. The Prime Minister explained that the current flooding is a result of excessive rainfall that exceeds the holding capacity of nearby reservoirs. He reassured the locals that related agencies are working to rectify the situation including flood drainage and post-flood rehabilitation plans. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG221005085955935 -- © Copyright NNT 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!

Thailand to enter winter season at the end of October Thailand will enter the winter season at the end of October, the Thai Meteorological Department reported on Wednesday morning, October 5th. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273805-thailand-to-enter-winter-season-at-the-end-of-october/

Thailand will enter the winter season at the end of October, the Thai Meteorological Department reported on Wednesday morning, October 5th. Chomparee Chompurat, Director-General of the Meteorological Department, revealed to the Associated Press that the cold season is expected to start at the beginning of the fourth week of October, which is a week later than usual, and will finish around the end of February 2023. The Director-General stated: “The average minimum temperature in upper Thailand is expected to be about 21 degrees Celsius, or 0.5 degrees Celsius higher above average, but it will be colder than last year. In Bangkok, the lowest temperature is about 17-18 degrees Celsius and will be very cold from December – January 2023. In the mountain areas, the average minimum temperature is about 8-15.9 degrees Celsius.” Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/10/05/thailand-to-enter-winter-season-at-the-end-of-october-thai-meteorological-department-reports/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 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!

NBTC Asks Nationwide Radio Stations to Help Communicate Disaster Warnings BANGKOK, Oct 5 (TNA) – The Office of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission asked radio stations nationwide to disseminate disaster reports from the government for the sake of public safety amid heavy downpours and flooding in regions. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273804-nbtc-asks-nationwide-radio-stations-to-help-communicate-disaster-warnings/

BANGKOK, Oct 5 (TNA) – The Office of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission asked radio stations nationwide to disseminate disaster reports from the government for the sake of public safety amid heavy downpours and flooding in regions. Sombat Leelapata, acting secretary-general of the NBTC, said the Office of the NBTC sent the request to radio stations nationwide because their contribution would let people be informed of possible disasters soon enough for their safety. Heavy rains continued in many areas in the county and people needed to be informed swiftly of possible flash floods, run-offs and high waves, he said. Full Story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-1032199 -- © Copyright Thai News Agency 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!

MFA readies venues for APEC Economic Leaders’ Week BANGKOK (NNT) - The APEC Economic Leaders’ Week (A-E-L-W) is set to take place next month. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has expressed the preparedness of event venues, while stressing on Thailand’s roles to help alleviate tension between economies. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273803-mfa-readies-venues-for-apec-economic-leaders’-week/

BANGKOK (NNT) - The APEC Economic Leaders’ Week (A-E-L-W) is set to take place next month. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has expressed the preparedness of event venues, while stressing on Thailand’s roles to help alleviate tension between economies. The MFA recently led members of the press to visit the newly renovated Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, where the convention halls, press rooms, and other facilities are now ready to host this important regional meeting. Tanee Sangrat, MFA Spokesman, said the AELW will provide an opportunity to express the potentials of Thailand, from tourism, innovations, technology, and soft powers. He said this event will provide a chance for Thailand to express its roles before the participating world leaders in areas such as trade and investment, preparations for the Asia-Pacific Free Trade Area, and safe travels post-pandemic. The topic of the environment will be the main focus on this year’s APEC Economic Leaders Meeting during the AELW. Thailand is aimed to promote its Bio-Circular-Green (BCG) economic model among APEC members, in order to improve sustainability in business operations, trade and investment, as well as sustainable livelihood in households, communities, and the society. This event will provide a platform for world leaders to discuss global challenges, including conflicts between superpowers. The MFA spokesman said Thailand can play its role as a mediator between countries, due to its friendly relations with all. Some leaders of the APEC economies have already confirmed their participation at the leaders’ week, including Singapore, Taiwan, and Hong Kong, while some countries are in the process of preparing the security measures for their leaders. The MFA spokesman said the Chinese President Xi Jinping could be participating unless he is occupied with other duties, while the ministry is still waiting for official confirmation from several other countries. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG221005094406965 -- © Copyright NNT 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!