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BANGKOK, Sept 15 (TNA) – The government is able to put flooding under control while inundation in eastern Bangkok results from unusual torrential rain, according to Interior Minister Anupong Paochinda. Answering a question on flooding in eastern Bangkok and other areas from the Pheu Thai Party, Gen Anupong said there were flooding and drainage problems because a monsoon trough and the southwest monsoon brought heavy rains to areas below dams. The government was discharging water from the Chao Phraya River into the sea and would be able to cope with deluges of water if there were a few more storms in the Chao Phraya river basin, the interior minister said. Full Story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-1018388 -- © Copyright Thai News Agency 2022-09-15 - 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!

Interior Minister inspects flood response in Lat Krabang BANGKOK (NNT) - The government has expressed it is willing to work collectively with the Bangkok city hall to mitigate flooding in the capital, as the Minister of Interior today inspected flood response in Lat Krabang district of Bangkok. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1271957-interior-minister-inspects-flood-response-in-lat-krabang/

BANGKOK (NNT) - The government has expressed it is willing to work collectively with the Bangkok city hall to mitigate flooding in the capital, as the Minister of Interior today inspected flood response in Lat Krabang district of Bangkok. Minister of Interior Gen Anupong Paochinda today inspected the flood response operations in Lat Krabang district of Bangkok, starting at Khlong Phraya Phet bridge currently equipped with water pumps provided by the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation. The interior minister later visited Khlong Tub Yao bridge to observe Bangkok Metropolitan Administration’s flood response operations run by the city’s Department of Drainage and Sewerage, where he met with the Governor of Bangkok Chadchart Sittipunt. The Minister of Interior said the BMA has made good preparation in terms of personnel, equipment, and preventive measures to mitigate flooding, from sewer dredging to water discharges. He said the city hall can request additional support from the interior ministry, which is willing to help tackle this issue. Both the interior minister and Bangkok governor then visited the flood-hit Serotunyana Mosque, where the surrounding houses can be found submerged under water. Both officials here gathered input and suggestions from affected villagers, and provided operational guidelines for the mitigation work. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG220915112209707 -- © Copyright NNT 2022-09-14 - 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!

Ancient Thai and Japanese wares being exhibited to mark 135th year of Thai-Japanese relations BANGKOK (NNT) - A special ceramics and porcelain exhibition is being held to mark the 135th anniversary of Thai-Japanese diplomatic relations. Thai ceramic artifacts and ancient Japanese porcelain wares are being showcased as examples of the two countries’ cultural heritages. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1271956-ancient-thai-and-japanese-wares-being-exhibited-to-mark-135th-year-of-thai-japanese-relations/

BANGKOK (NNT) - A special ceramics and porcelain exhibition is being held to mark the 135th anniversary of Thai-Japanese diplomatic relations. Thai ceramic artifacts and ancient Japanese porcelain wares are being showcased as examples of the two countries’ cultural heritages. The Ministry of Culture is holding a special exhibition titled “The Endless Epic of Japanese-Thai Ceramic Relationship in the World’s Trade and Culture”. The event marks 135 years of diplomatic relations between Thailand and Japan. It is also being held to commemorate Her Majesty Queen Sirikit the Queen Mother’s 90th birthday anniversary. Her Majesty is acknowledged for having promoted pottery-making as an occupation for her subjects nationwide. The Fine Arts Department, in collaboration with Saga Prefecture in Japan, is displaying 97 pieces of ancient Japanese porcelain wares at the event. The items from Japan are supplied by Kyushu Ceramic Museum and are being displayed together with 90 articles of Thai porcelain and ceramic artifacts. Those who are interested may visit the exhibition at Siwamokhaphiman Hall in Bangkok from Wednesday to Sunday each week. The exhibition is open from 9 am to 4 pm and is being held from now until December 15. There is no entry fee. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG220915122248747 -- © Copyright NNT 2022-09-14 - 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!

2022 Thai GDP growth expected at 3%: SCB BANGKOK (NNT) - Siam Commercial Bank’s Economic Intelligence Center has readjusted up its projection for Thailand’s GDP growth at 3% this year and 3.7% next year, thanks to the recovery of tourism and private consumption. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1271955-2022-thai-gdp-growth-expected-at-3-scb/

BANGKOK (NNT) - Siam Commercial Bank’s Economic Intelligence Center has readjusted up its projection for Thailand’s GDP growth at 3% this year and 3.7% next year, thanks to the recovery of tourism and private consumption. Mr. Somprawin Manprasert, SCB’s First Executive Vice President, Chief Economist, and Chief Strategy Officer of the Economic Intelligence Center said the adjustment was made to reflect the revenue from the tourism and related sectors, and continuous growth in private consumption. According to the EIC, Thailand is expected to welcome 10.3 million international visitors this year, and 28.3 million international visitors next year. The EIC expects however for the Thai economy to take another 2 years to recover at full speed, and for the country’s Monetary Policy Committee to further raise the policy rate at increments of 0.25%. The Monetary Policy Committee is expected to make these changes in September and November, making the policy rate reached 1.25% towards the end of this year. The committee is expected to readjust the policy rate three times next year until the rate reaches 2%. Thailand’s economy continues to face challenges from the global economic slowdown, particularly in the United States and European Union which suppresses the country’s exports and investments. The zero-Covid policy and property crisis, together with the high inflation rate affecting the purchasing power of households and businesses, have contributed to higher than the expected economic slowdown in China. Uncertainties in Thailand’s politics may affect the confidence in the manufacturing and investment sectors, making it necessary for the government to continue providing help to the vulnerable population. Full Story: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG220915121559743 -- © Copyright NNT 2022-09-14 - 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 hosts APEC Transportation Working Group Meeting BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Transport today hosted the APEC Transportation Working Group Meeting, as part of a series of APEC meetings hosted by Thailand this year. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1271954-thailand-hosts-apec-transportation-working-group-meeting/

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Transport today hosted the APEC Transportation Working Group Meeting, as part of a series of APEC meetings hosted by Thailand this year. The Ministry of Transport kicked off the 52nd APEC Transportation Working Group (TPTWG52) meeting, in an opening ceremony presided by Minister of Transport Saksayam Chidchob. The meeting is now taking place from today to 16 September in a hybrid format under the theme Seamless, Smart, and Sustainable Transportation; with in-person sessions taking place at Pullman Bangkok King Power Hotel. Speaking after the ceremony, the Minister of Transport said the meeting discussed the TPTWG Strategic Action Plan 2022-2025 which outlines development frameworks and guidelines, together with relevant actions and projects. The meeting serves as a platform for exchange between expert groups in maritime, aviation, land, and intermodal and intelligent transportation systems. It aims to promote infrastructure connectivity in all modes of transportation, with a priority on environmentally friendly transportation in line with the Bio-Circular-Green (BCG) economic model. The Ministry of Transport on this occasion presented Thailand’s transportation development plans for the land, water, rail, and air, as well as the country’s 20-year national strategy that positions Thailand as a key logistics hub for Southeast Asia. Large-scale projects in Thailand were also presented at this meeting, including the Chumphon-Ranong land bridge connecting the coasts of the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand. This project is currently in the design phase. The government is expected to invite private firms for co-investment after the Cabinet’s approval, with completion scheduled for 2030. At a later stage, the Ministry of Transport aims to hold roadshows in foreign countries to promote this campaign, particularly in countries with large maritime shipping companies such as the United Arab Emirates, South Korea, Japan, China, and the United Kingdom. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG220915115431728 -- © Copyright NNT 2022-09-14 - 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 perform as core for ASEAN bloc’s vaccine security drive BANGKOK (NNT) - Vaccine security is not a topic limited to decision-makers in Thailand. The country is now aspiring to perform as the core of the ASEAN bloc’s vaccine security drive. Thai health authorities announced yields from relevant meetings and opportunities for further cooperation over vaccines in ASEAN. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1271952-thailand-to-perform-as-core-for-asean-bloc’s-vaccine-security-drive/

BANGKOK (NNT) - Vaccine security is not a topic limited to decision-makers in Thailand. The country is now aspiring to perform as the core of the ASEAN bloc’s vaccine security drive. Thai health authorities announced yields from relevant meetings and opportunities for further cooperation over vaccines in ASEAN. Deputy Public Health Minister Sathit Pitutecha said the National Vaccine Institute (NVI) has been supporting the idea of elevating Thai vaccines to the global stage since 2014. The government has also labeled the National Vaccine Institute as a national security agenda until 2019. As the 35th chair of ASEAN, Thailand reiterated the importance of vaccines to all member countries. The declaration on ASEAN Vaccine Security and Self-Reliance (AVSSR) was made prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. Furthermore, academic and budgetary support from China enabled an ASEAN Plus One meeting on national vaccine policies. Mr. Sathit said this success was attributed to Thailand’s leadership and China’s role as an important partner. The meeting facilitated information exchange and unity among ASEAN+1 countries. NVI director Nakorn Premsri cautioned that although the COVID-19 situation has de-escalated, other emerging diseases may arise in the future. Preparations are therefore needed and cooperation with other countries is necessary. Said cooperation has existed continually since the ASEAN declaration in 2019. When the Covid pandemic occurred, discussions and meetings were had and the result was a 5-year operations plan. Dr. Nakorn said procurement of 2nd generation vaccines is in the information follow-up phase. He said existing vaccines are still usable and 2nd generation vaccines have only been released. He explained that consideration is needed over whether strain-specific vaccines are appropriate, as there is the question of whether these will work if the virus mutates again. He noted there are enough vaccine doses to last until next year. He added that booster shots are very important and can prevent severe symptoms without the need for people to wait for new-generation vaccines. He asserted members of the ‘608 Group’ who are at heightened risk of severe Covid symptoms should get at least 4 shots of vaccine. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG220915114238718 -- © Copyright NNT 2022-09-14 - 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!

Court to announce its interpretation of Gen. Prayut’s tenure length on September 30 BANGKOK (NNT) - The court has scheduled a date for making known its interpretation of Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha’s tenure length as prime minister. The date of September 30 was set after the court deemed it now has enough information from all relevant parties to make the interpretation. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1271951-court-to-announce-its-interpretation-of-gen-prayut’s-tenure-length-on-september-30/

BANGKOK (NNT) - The court has scheduled a date for making known its interpretation of Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha’s tenure length as prime minister. The date of September 30 was set after the court deemed it now has enough information from all relevant parties to make the interpretation. The meeting of Constitutional Court justices did not take extensive time. The justices went over documents that were requested from concerned parties, such as Gen. Prayut’s explanation in regard to the accusation against him. They also included the opinions of former charter drafting committee head Meechai Ruchuphan and committee secretary Pakorn Nilprapunt. Other documents included a copy of the meeting record for the charter drafting committee’s 501st meeting. The court deemed the matter of the prime minister’s tenure a question of law where there is enough evidence to make an interpretation. It, therefore, ceased hearing and scheduled the date for interpretation announcement, consultation, vote, and verdict reading for September 30. The time of announcement has been set at 3 pm. The government has assigned prime ministerial advisor Wira Rochanawat to attend the court’s interpretation reading. Maj. Gen. Wira was given the power of attorney from Gen. Prayut to attend in his place, in the former capacity as a member of the prime minister’s legal team. Gen. Prayut made known via government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri that he is ready to accept the interpretation by the court on September 30. He also expressed his gratitude for the moral support given to him by members of the public. Gen. Prayut indicated he is currently performing as minister of defense to his fullest extent in support of the government. He added the military has been ordered to assist people in many flood-affected areas in order for the situation to resolve quickly. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG220915111344704 -- © Copyright NNT 2022-09-14 - 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 rapper Milli’s performance in South Korea on Sunday cancelled due to visa problem Well-known Thai rapper and singer Danupha Khanatheerakul, aka “Milli”, will not perform at the Hiphopplaya Festival in South Korea this Sunday due to visa problem. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1271949-thai-rapper-milli’s-performance-in-south-korea-on-sunday-cancelled-due-to-visa-problem/

Well-known Thai rapper and singer Danupha Khanatheerakul, aka “Milli”, will not perform at the Hiphopplaya Festival in South Korea this Sunday due to visa problem. Milli’s agent, Yupp! Entertainment, said in its announcement yesterday (Wednesday) that the Thai artist’s performance has been cancelled, as the artist and crew are not able to travel to South Korea. Yuppi also said that they regret the cancellation of her performance and apologise to her fans. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thai-rapper-millis-performance-in-south-korea-on-sunday-cancelled-due-to-visa-problem/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-09-15 - 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!

Queen Elizabeth II’s interpreter during her Chiang Mai visit in 1972 revealed A 101-year-old former teacher at a school in Chiang Mai province served as interpreter for Britain’s late Queen Elizabeth II when she visited the northern province in 1972. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1271948-queen-elizabeth-ii’s-interpreter-during-her-chiang-mai-visit-in-1972-revealed/

A 101-year-old former teacher at a school in Chiang Mai province served as interpreter for Britain’s late Queen Elizabeth II when she visited the northern province in 1972. According to a Facebook post by one of her relatives, the woman is Srithong Areewong, a former headmistress of the Dara Academy in Chiang Mai. Srithong was found to be the only person in Chiang Mai at the time who could speak English fluently and was assigned the duty to serve as the interpreter for the late Queen. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/queen-elizabeth-iis-interpreter-during-her-chiang-mai-visit-in-1972-revealed/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-09-15 - 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!

6 tonnes of suspect frozen pork seized in Chiang Mai and Samut Sakhon Over six tonnes of frozen pork, believed to have been smuggled into Thailand, have been seized from cold storage facilities in Samut Sakhon and Chiang Mai provinces. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1271947-6-tonnes-of-suspect-frozen-pork-seized-in-chiang-mai-and-samut-sakhon/

Over six tonnes of frozen pork, believed to have been smuggled into Thailand, have been seized from cold storage facilities in Samut Sakhon and Chiang Mai provinces. In Samut Sakhon, police from the Consumer Protection Police Division raided a cold storage facility and found 1,050kgs of frozen pork in 50 boxes without any origin documentation. The facility’s operator was told to present documents to officials, to verify the source of the meat, within 15 days, failing that legal action will be taken against them. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/6-tonnes-of-suspect-frozen-pork-seized-in-chiang-mai-and-samut-sakhon/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-09-15 - 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!

Bhumjaithai party rebuffs Democrats’ call for reclassification of cannabis as a Cat 5 narcotic Photo from www.bhumjaithai.com The Bhumjaithai party has rejected a call by some Democrat MPs for a review of the Narcotics Act B.E. 2522 (1979 AD), to reclassify cannabis as Category 5 narcotic, after it was removed from Category 5 on June 9th, 2022. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1271861-bhumjaithai-party-rebuffs-democrats’-call-for-reclassification-of-cannabis-as-a-cat-5-narcotic/

Photo from www.bhumjaithai.com The Bhumjaithai party has rejected a call by some Democrat MPs for a review of the Narcotics Act B.E. 2522 (1979 AD), to reclassify cannabis as Category 5 narcotic, after it was removed from Category 5 on June 9th, 2022. The party’s spokesman, Paradorn Prissanananthakul, told a news conference today (Wednesday) that the majority of MPs, including the Democrats, voted in favour of removing cannabis from Category 5 and it has been decriminalised in Thailand since June 9th. He also explained that the draft Cannabis-Hemp Bill, which is pending its second reading in the House, is designed to regulate the liberalisation of cannabis. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/bhumjaithai-party-rebuffs-democrats-call-for-reclassification-of-cannabis-as-a-cat-5-narcotic/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-09-14 - 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!

MOPH tells healthcare facilities to make preparations for floods BANGKOK (NNT) - Healthcare facilities nationwide have been told to make preparations for floods. They have also been told to set up response plans so services may continue uninterrupted. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1271860-moph-tells-healthcare-facilities-to-make-preparations-for-floods/

BANGKOK (NNT) - Healthcare facilities nationwide have been told to make preparations for floods. They have also been told to set up response plans so services may continue uninterrupted. Health ministry permanent secretary Kiatiphum Wongrajit said 18 health facilities became affected by floods so far in September. 16 of these have already reopened while 2 others remain closed. Health facilities have been told to monitor the water situation and make response plans that would enable services to be provided without interruption. This is especially true for services for people with chronic diseases, bedridden patients, those who require kidney dialysis, and chemotherapy patients. Dr. Kiatiphum indicated response plans have been established for each locality. A total of 85 public health teams have been set up to give physical and mental care to people. They have so far serviced more than 6,000 persons. Dr. Kiatiphum said 10 million baht from the central budget will be used to mitigate impacts and emergencies during floods. Medicines, medical supplies, and bags containing survival items have been prepared. Each province also has an additional 5-10 million baht of budget to provide health-related services to people during emergencies. The permanent secretary said the bulk of impacts from floods involve damage to assets such as vehicles and items inside the home. Said impacts may give rise to short-term stress but Thais are able to adjust to these impacts well. Dr. Kiatiphum said long-term mental health effects are not expected, unlike in 2011 when a flood lasted 30-45 days. As much as 10% of victims of the 2011 floods experienced post-traumatic stress disorder during the 3 years after the floods. Dr. Kiatiphum added the low rate of mental health sufferers this year was partly due to swift assistance being provided. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG220914170123467 -- © Copyright NNT 2022-09-14 - 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 section of a Mekong's tributary flows through Dong Thap Province in Vietnam's Mekong Delta in April, 2022. Photo by VnExpress/Ngoc Tai The Mekong River Commission has updated its monitoring and flood forecasting front page to provide better information on the Mekong conditions. The commission's Flood and Drought Forecast and Monitoring page has recently been revitalized since the last improvement in 2018 with a new interface, the MRC, an inter-governmental organization that works with the governments of Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam to manage water resources and development of the Mekong River, said in a Tuesday statement. The upgraded version provides an immediate update as well as overview of the current status of the river condition, including flood forecasting, risk of flash floods, drought forecast, and rainfall distribution over the Lower Mekong River Basin. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/mekong-group-upgrades-flood-forecasting-tool-4510840.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-09-14

Firefighters try to get inside the An Phu karaoke parlor in Binh Duong, September 7, 2022. Photo by VnExpress/Gia Minh Hoa, wife of the ill-fated An Phu karaoke parlor owner, says an adequate fire prevention system was in place. People refusing to leave, and "bad luck" resulted in the tragedy. Three days after tragedy struck on September 6, killing 32 people at the parlor in the southern Binh Duong Province, Hoa talked to VnExpress right next to the scene of the fire, but refused to be photographed. This is an excerpt of the interview. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/fire-prevention-system-was-fine-bad-luck-caused-karaoke-parlor-tragedy-owner-4510884.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-09-14