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Thailand’s Botanical Garden Organisation (BGO) has recently given the scientific name to a new species of Krachiao plant, or Siam tulip (Curcuma Suphanensis P), in the Zingiberaceae family, which was found for the first time by a team of botanists back in 2018 in the central province of Suphan Buri. According to Dr. Piyakaset Suksathan, director of the botanical development office of the BGO, the new Krachiao plant species, which was locally named “Krachiao Suphan”, was discovered at the Khao Tako Pidthong national forest and in the Khao Petch Noi forest in Suphan Buri in 2018 by a team of botanists from the organisation. The plant has different features when compared with other plants of the same family found in the surrounding areas. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/krachiao-suphan-confirmed-as-the-worlds-first-krachiao-plant-species-of-its-kind/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-09-26 - 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 to hold vegetarian festival from September 25th to October 5th PHOTO: บริษัท โสภณ เคเบิ้ล ที.วี.และสื่อสาร พัทยา จำกัด Pattaya is preparing to hold the vegetarian festival at the Sawang Boriboon Dhamma Sathan Rescue Foundation from September 25th to October 5th. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272762-pattaya-to-hold-vegetarian-festival-from-september-25th-to-october-5th/

PHOTO: บริษัท โสภณ เคเบิ้ล ที.วี.และสื่อสาร พัทยา จำกัด Pattaya is preparing to hold the vegetarian festival at the Sawang Boriboon Dhamma Sathan Rescue Foundation from September 25th to October 5th. Local media traveled to the foundation today, September 23rd, to get a glimpse of the upcoming vegetarian festival, which is held annually between September to October to promote vegetarianism as an alternative to animal killing. For this year, the festival will be held at the Sawang Boriboon Dhamma Sathan Rescue Foundation in Pattaya as usual. Vendors from across the city are already seen setting up their stalls around the foundation, preparing to either sell or donate their vegan products to expected thousands of visitors. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/09/23/pattaya-to-hold-vegetarian-festival-from-september-25th-to-october-5th/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-09-23 - 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 board may rule on True-DTAC merger plan on Oct 12th The board of Thailand’s National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) is expected make a decision on the planned merger between True and DTAC on October 12th. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272761-nbtc-board-may-rule-on-true-dtac-merger-plan-on-oct-12th/

The board of Thailand’s National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) is expected make a decision on the planned merger between True and DTAC on October 12th. Trairat Viriyasirikul, acting secretary-general of the NBTC, said today (Friday) that his duty is to collect all relevant information pertaining to the proposed merger for submission to the board to make the decision. He insisted that he has no right to make any statement about the matter, as he dismissed an allegation that he was responsible for leaking a report about a ruling from the Council of State regarding the NBTC’s authority to decide on the planned merger. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/nbtc-board-may-rule-on-true-dtac-merger-plan-on-oct-12th/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-09-23 - 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!

A moon bear that had been raised in captivity for 17 years was rescued Thursday by animal welfare organization Animals Asia. The female bear, weighing 120 kg, had been raised in a multi-layered metal cage by a family in the northern Nam Dinh Province's Truc Ninh District. The family handed the bear over to authorities voluntarily. After a 10-minute observation, experts at Animals Asia decided to sedate her, as the cage's opening was too small and the space was tight, making it difficult to move her to a bigger cage. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/photo/news/moon-bear-freed-from-17-years-of-cage-life-in-vietnam-4514630.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-09-23

A man in Da Nang was arrested Thursday after making his pit bull attack a neighbor. Tran Dinh Thao, 46, was arrested for "deliberate infliction of bodily harm upon another person," police of Son Tra District said. Two others, Dang Van Ngoc, 36 and Truong Anh Tam, 39, are also under investigation on the same charge. Authorities said Thao let his pit bull out to bite his neighbor Ngoc over a dispute. The attack caused Ngoc to suffer injuries on 29% of his body. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/man-arrested-for-letting-dog-out-to-bite-neighbor-4514919.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-09-23

Six people stand before the Phan Thiet People's Court for forging Covid-19 test results and travel papers, September 22, 2022. Photo by VnExpress/Hong Chau Six people in central Vietnam's Binh Thuan Province received jail terms for forging travel papers and Covid-19 test results following an outbreak last year. Diep Tu Hieu, Tran Xuan Dat and Nguyen Phuoc each received two-year sentences, while Nguyen Tung Lam, Vo Duy Tan and Kieu Minh Hoa received one year and three months in jail each for "fabricating an organization's seal or documents and use thereof," Phan Thiet Town People's Court ruled Thursday. In September last year, when Covid-19 outbreaks were raging in Vietnam, authorities of Phan Thiet formed checkpoints to restrict travel. In order to pass them, people would need certain documents, like travel permits and Covid-19 test results showing one was not infected. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/six-jailed-in-central-vietnam-for-faking-covid-test-results-travel-papers-4514988.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-09-23

A reticulated python captured at the Duong Van Thi High School in HCMC, September 2022. Photo courtesy of the HCMC Forest Protection Department A reticulated python was found on a tree at a HCMC high school and subsequently handed over to forest rangers. The female python, two m long and weighing five kg, was found at the Duong Van Thi High School in Thu Duc City. School guard Nguyen Trong Nghia spotted the python coiling around a tree branch on Wednesday. It constantly hissed when people got near it. Nghia and his colleagues then caught the snake and put it in a cage. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/endangered-python-found-hanging-out-at-hcmc-high-school-4515050.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-09-23

Fisheman Nguyen Van Thanh (R) reunites with his children, wife and mother at Da Nang airport, September 22, 2022. Photo by VnExpresws/Nguyen Dong Malaysian police handed over 37 fishermen from Quang Nam Province they had detained for more than three months to Vietnamese authorities Thursday night. They were put on flights from Kinabalu through Kuala Lumpur and HCMC to Da Nang, where they arrived at 10 p.m. The reunion with their loved ones after five months–they had set sail on April 5–was teary. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/malaysia-frees-37-vietnamese-fishermen-after-3-month-detention-4514780.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-09-23

Party chief Nguyen Phu Trong at a meeting with HCMC leaders on September 23, 2022. Photo by VnExpress/Hoang Phong Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong asked Ho Chi Minh City to give priority to infrastructure construction and create a "stronger breakthrough" in the field. Meeting with HCMC leaders on Friday, the Party chief, 78, said: "The city needs to soon overcome its weaknesses in transport infrastructure, have more radical solutions to handle environmental problems, respond to climate change, sea level rise, water supply and drainage, as well as anti-flooding and waste treatment." Trong, who has been Party chief since 2011, said HCMC should also improve the efficiency of urban planning and design, proactively coordinate with central ministries and neighbors in the southeast region, which include the industrial provinces Binh Duong and Dong Nai, to build a public transport system, develop ring roads, elevated roads, expressways, waterways to boost regional connections and maximize the economic potential of both the region and the city. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/party-chief-orders-hcmc-to-focus-on-infrastructure-development-4515042.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-09-23

Satellite image captured on September 23, 2022 shows Tropical Storm "Karding" RAMMB MANILA, Philippines — Tropical Storm Karding has kept its strength, packing winds of 65 kilometers per hour near the center and gusts of up to 80 kph, as it moved slightly faster and approached closer to land, state weather service PAGASA said in a bulletin issued Friday at 5 a.m. PAGASA said tropical cyclone wind signals may be hoisted over the eastern portions of Northern and Central Luzon as early as Friday night in anticipation of strong breeze to near gale strength winds. It said the highest wind signal it may hoist is Signal No. 2, but it is not ruling out the possibility of raising Signal No. 3. Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/09/23/2211705/tropical-storm-karding-slightly-accelerates-it-keeps-strength -- © Copyright Philstar 2022-09-23

The Taipei 101 dominates the Taipei skyline in this February 2020 file photo. The STAR / Joanne Rae Ramirez MANILA, Philippines — Filipinos can travel again to Taiwan without need for a visa as the self-governing island is set to lift its suspension on visa-free travel for Philippine nationals on September 29. Taiwan’s Bureau of Consular Affairs announced Thursday that nationals from the Philippines, along with nationals from 10 other countries, would again enjoy visa-free privileges as part of the island’s moves to reopen borders which it shuttered at the onset of the pandemic, state-run CNA reported. While Filipinos may start entering Taiwan for 14 days without a visa, they and other travelers to the island are still expected to follow its quarantine scheme, which involves quarantining for three days and self-monitoring for four days. Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/09/23/2211715/taiwan-resume-visa-free-entry-filipinos -- © Copyright Philstar 2022-09-23

Press Secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles holds a press briefing at the New Executive Building in Malacañang on Aug. 3, 2022. The STAR / KJ Rosales MANILA, Philippines — Press Secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles apologized Friday for wrongly claiming that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. was the only leader who US President Joe Biden spoke to at the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York. While her initial statement was admittedly incorrect, Angeles maintained that the Philippines’ request for Marcos to meet Biden at the margins of the UNGA was the only one granted. “My apologies for my confusing statement. I did say that he was the only one who had met with Mr. Biden and that is incorrect,” Angeles told Philstar.com in a text message. “But our president was the only one whose request was acceded to.” Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/09/23/2211731/angeles-clarifies-claim-biden-only-spoke-marcos-unga-sidelines -- © Copyright Philstar 2022-09-23

NEW YORK, United States (Update 2, 5:19 p.m.) — Our partner, our ally and our friend. Those were the words used by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to describe the US before his American counterpart Joe Biden, who in turn, affirmed the "ironclad" ties between Manila and Washington during their first in-person meeting last Thursday. Speaking to Biden on the sidelines of the 77th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Marcos said the longstanding relationship between the Philippines and US continues to evolve as they face the challenges of the new century. But the role of the US in maintaining peace in the region is "much appreciated" by all the countries in the region, especially the Philippines, he added. Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/09/23/2211730/marcos-calls-us-our-partner-our-ally-and-our-friend -- © Copyright Philstar 2022-09-23

Southern oil palm farmers complain of falling prices Oil palm farmers in Thailand’s southern provinces are complaining that the prices they are getting for their crops have nosedived to an average of five baht per kilogram, which they claim is below their costs, given the high price of fertiliser. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272739-southern-oil-palm-farmers-complain-of-falling-prices/

Oil palm farmers in Thailand’s southern provinces are complaining that the prices they are getting for their crops have nosedived to an average of five baht per kilogram, which they claim is below their costs, given the high price of fertiliser. The average 5 baht/kg is not, however, as low as the about 3.11 baht/kg in 2019 and 4.8 baht/kg in 2020. Last year the price was 6.6 baht/kg. The price of fertiliser, meanwhile, has shot up to about 2,000 baht per 100kg sack this year, due to the war in Ukraine, compared to between 700 and 800 baht/100Kg last year. Warin Suwanrat, an oil palm farmer in Trang province, told Thai PBS that he earned about 3,000 baht from the sale of his raw palm nuts, but had to spend about 10,000 baht to buy fertiliser, because palm trees need fertilising every four months to bear fruit. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/southern-oil-palm-farmers-complain-of-falling-prices/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-09-23 - 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 and 6 provinces warned of potential overflows from Chao Phraya The Royal Irrigation Department will, from tomorrow, increase rate of water being discharged through the Chao Phraya Dam in Chai Nat province, from 1,989m3/sec to as much as 2,200m3/sec, due to the increased volume of water flowing into its reservoir. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272738-bangkok-and-6-provinces-warned-of-potential-overflows-from-chao-phraya/

The Royal Irrigation Department will, from tomorrow, increase rate of water being discharged through the Chao Phraya Dam in Chai Nat province, from 1,989m3/sec to as much as 2,200m3/sec, due to the increased volume of water flowing into its reservoir. The increased will result in water levels downstream of the dam to increase by between 30 and 50cm, especially in areas and communities around Pong Pen Canal in Chaiyo district of Ang Thong province, Bang Ban Canal in the Sena and Pak Hai districts of Ayutthaya and in the In Buri, Prom Buri and Muang districts of Sing Buri province. People living on both sides of the Chao Phraya and Noi rivers have been warned to monitor the water situation closely and to prepare to move their valuables to higher ground. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/bangkok-and-6-provinces-warned-of-potential-overflows-from-chao-phraya/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-09-23 - 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!

Factory Closed for 15 Days After Chemical Leak Incident NAKHON PATHOM (NNT) - The Nakhon Pathom provincial industrial works office has ordered the Indorama Polyester Industries plant in the Nakhon Chai Si district to close for 15 days beginning Thursday (Sep 22), pending an inspection to ensure there are no further chemical leaks into the environment. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272732-factory-closed-for-15-days-after-chemical-leak-incident/

NAKHON PATHOM (NNT) - The Nakhon Pathom provincial industrial works office has ordered the Indorama Polyester Industries plant in the Nakhon Chai Si district to close for 15 days beginning Thursday (Sep 22), pending an inspection to ensure there are no further chemical leaks into the environment. According to reports, on Thursday, approximately 30 liters of heat transfer fluid known as biphenyl and diphenyl oxide leaked from a production unit in the plant, resulting in several schools in the districts of Nakhon Chai Si, Sam Phran, and Salaya being ordered to suspend classes for safety. Following the incident, the Pollution Control Department officials advised nearby residents to don facemasks and remain inside their homes until further notice. To prevent a recurrence of the incident, Sahawat Sobha, the deputy director of the Industrial Works Department, stated that the factory had been ordered to cease operations until a thorough inspection to determine the source of the chemical leak had been completed. Meanwhile, Nakhon Pathom governor Surasak Charoensirichoke said there were also reports of chemical odor being detected in Taweewattana district, more than 10 kilometers from the factory. He added that a follow-up inspection of the air quality within a 17-kilometer radius of the factory found no traces of the leaked chemicals. The management of Indorama Polyester Industries has since issued a public apology, explaining that the incident was unintentional and vowing to assist businesses and residents affected by the leak. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG220923105525260 -- © Copyright NNT 2022-09-23 - 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!

JobsDB advises burnouts to focus on developing in-demand skills for the right opportunity BANGKOK (NNT) - Burnout is a term that many modern workers are familiar with. Some people are experiencing it right now, while others may have already gone through it. Burnout frequently has a negative impact on work performance, daily life, relationships with family and coworkers, and so on. Workers who are burned out may become discouraged and lose motivation. JobsDB, Asia’s leading job portal, encourages new generation workers to rekindle their passion for work. JobsDB educates them on burnout and provides advice on how to change their perspectives and attitudes while learning new skills, so they make the most of their time and overcome burnout. As a result, they would be armed with new knowledge and skills for a new job opportunity. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272731-jobsdb-advises-burnouts-to-focus-on-developing-in-demand-skills-for-the-right-opportunity/

BANGKOK (NNT) - Burnout is a term that many modern workers are familiar with. Some people are experiencing it right now, while others may have already gone through it. Burnout frequently has a negative impact on work performance, daily life, relationships with family and coworkers, and so on. Workers who are burned out may become discouraged and lose motivation. JobsDB, Asia’s leading job portal, encourages new generation workers to rekindle their passion for work. JobsDB educates them on burnout and provides advice on how to change their perspectives and attitudes while learning new skills, so they make the most of their time and overcome burnout. As a result, they would be armed with new knowledge and skills for a new job opportunity. Burnout is common for people of all ages The term "burnout" conjures up images of long-term workers’ conditions. However, burnout affects workers of all ages, from first jobbers to supervisors and senior executives. It can be caused by a variety of factors, including an inability to manage things that affect your work, such as your work schedule or assignments, a sense of not belonging at work, not sharing the same goals as the organization, not being given the opportunity to do the job you are good at, being overlooked, and the classic work-life imbalance. These factors contribute to performance delays, mental stress, and a loss of self-confidence and trust in the organization, all of which impact your performance. The crisis shed light on myriad hidden opportunities The pandemic has been a global crisis in recent years, causing immeasurable losses to countries worldwide. Many businesses have had to downsize or even close, while workers have been laid off and forced to look for new jobs in vain. It is not surprising that these workers are more likely than ever to give up and become burned out. However, we couldn’t deny that the Covid-19 crisis also created new opportunities for many businesses and exponential growth in the demand for high-skilled workers. Duangporn Promon, Managing Director of Jobs DB Recruitment (Thailand) Limited, said, “According to JobsDB Thailand Salary Report 2022 distributed on JobsDB (Thailand) platform, Computer/IT industry has been the industry with the highest job ads posted. With the most job openings across all industries, Sales/Marketing was the most in-demand job function. Several job functions in Thailand experienced salary increases as a result of the increased demand. Computer/IT, Sales & Customer service, Marketing & PR, Education and Beauty, and Health & Fitness were among them. Various measures enacted to control the epidemic, business activity restrictions, and abrupt termination of employment caused entrepreneurs and workers to place a greater emphasis on job and financial security. As a result, workforces worldwide are developing in-demand digital skills as they seek new opportunities in industries or job functions with high growth potential. According to the "Decoding Digital Talent" survey of over 9,000 digital workers from various countries, including Singapore, Indonesia, Denmark, and Thailand, 63 percent of digital workers want better job opportunities, while 49 percent want a new challenge. Duangporn adds, "Although the Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) found that the national unemployment rate is relatively low this year, it is interesting that the number of workers experiencing burnout is increasing. However, we would like workers to recognize burnout as a common occurrence. We hope they use the JobsDB survey results to look for opportunities to develop skills and qualifications for a more stable job in terms of organizational growth and future compensation." Developing skills and seeking inspiration to overcome burnout In an era of constant change and adaptation, struggling with burnout is not the best option. Aside from learning new skills, we can avoid burnout by increasing happiness at work by identifying the source of the burnout and starting something new. For example, setting a new goal, finding new inspiration and challenge, creating a positive environment, traveling to a new destination, or discovering a new hobby. This could eventually lead to a successful new career. Download JobsDB Thailand Salary Report 2022 at https://jobsdb.me/SalaryReport2022 Download Decoding Digital Talent at https://jobsdb.me/digital-talent Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG220923053435181 -- © Copyright NNT 2022-09-23 - 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!

SEAOHUN 2022 Student Summit Developing One Health Leaders of the Future BANGKOK (NNT) - Kasetsart University, Southeast Asia One Health University Network (SEAOHUN) and Thailand One Health University Network (THOHUN) recently held the SEAOHUN 2022 Student Summit. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272730-seaohun-2022-student-summit-developing-one-health-leaders-of-the-future/

BANGKOK (NNT) - Kasetsart University, Southeast Asia One Health University Network (SEAOHUN) and Thailand One Health University Network (THOHUN) recently held the SEAOHUN 2022 Student Summit. Funded by Chevron and US Agency for International Development (USAID), the Summit’s objectives were to: Expand the students’ knowledge and skills on One Health topics. Gain practical knowledge regarding One Health from field activities. Strengthen the networking and connections among students in the region. Foster future One Health leaders by strengthening One Health Core competencies such as leadership and critical thinking. The Summit was held in-person from 3 rd to 5 th September 2022 on Kasetsart University (Kamphaeng Saen Campus) in Nakhon Pathom province, Thailand. There were fun activities for the students to bond and share One Health knowledge including visits to farms. After the Summit, the students joined the SEAOHUN 2022 International Conference from 6 th to 7 th September 2022 at Grand Richmond Hotel, Nonthaburi, Thailand. “We were excited to organize the SEAOHUN Student Summit 2022. Being our first in-person meeting of its kind since 2019, the Summit enabled students to learn from each other and One Health practitioners through hands-on field work. We know that the knowledge and application of the One Health concept can make our world safer from infectious disease threats.” noted Dr Vipat Kuruchittham, SEAOHUN Executive Director. Kurt Glaubitz, General Manager, Corporate Affairs, Chevron Asia Pacific, said “We are proud to have supported the SEAOHUN Student Summit 2022 and help train the next generation of One Health professionals. This will help better prepare Southeast Asian nations to combat infectious disease outbreaks.” Fifty-three participants from eight countries participated in the Summit. This included 41 participants from teams that won a regional video competition. They were from seven SEAOHUN Member countries: Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand (two teams), and Vietnam. In addition, there were five participants from Taiwan (TAOHUN). Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG220923045959175 -- © Copyright NNT 2022-09-23 - 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!