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DSI Seizes Cars Stolen From UK BANGKOK (NNT) - Operation “Titanium” – a coordinated effort by the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) to bust a network that imports stolen luxury cars from the United Kingdom – has so far succeeded in reclaiming 26 stolen vehicles, with nine more yet to be recovered. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272411-dsi-seizes-cars-stolen-from-uk/

BANGKOK (NNT) - Operation “Titanium” – a coordinated effort by the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) to bust a network that imports stolen luxury cars from the United Kingdom – has so far succeeded in reclaiming 26 stolen vehicles, with nine more yet to be recovered. The operation was initiated in response to a 2017 request from the British embassy for Thai authorities to track down 35 luxury cars stolen from the UK and illegally imported into Thailand. The DSI accepted the case in 2018. Justice Minister Somsak Thepsuthin and DSI Director-General Triyarith Temahivong said the 35 vehicles were brought into Thailand between July 2016 and March 2017. All of the cars were imported using forged documents by a sole importing firm that sold all of them to imported auto showrooms run by network companies. Officials were able to track down 26 of the vehicles whose owners were unaware they were stolen and subsequently relinquished the cars to authorities. The owners are now being treated as witnesses. The owners of the remaining nine vehicles have meanwhile refused to hand them over and will be prosecuted for accepting stolen goods. Authorities said the showrooms that sold the cars would also be prosecuted if found culpable, as will the importer for declaring falsified import tax records and importing stolen cars. Efforts are currently underway to return the stolen cars to their original owners. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG220920151055314 -- © Copyright NNT 2022-09-20 - 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!

USTDA Helps Thailand Design Smart Cities BANGKOK (NNT) - The U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USDA) has awarded a technical assistance grant to Thailand’s Digital Economy Promotion Agency (DEPA) to advance the development of smart city projects and critical information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure for Phuket. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272410-ustda-helps-thailand-design-smart-cities/

BANGKOK (NNT) - The U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USDA) has awarded a technical assistance grant to Thailand’s Digital Economy Promotion Agency (DEPA) to advance the development of smart city projects and critical information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure for Phuket. USTDA Director Enoh T. Ebong said, “Thailand has an ambitious smart cities agenda, and USTDA is proud to partner with DEPA and the Phuket Provincial Government to achieve their goals.” He added, “By helping Phuket deploy these innovative and cutting-edge solutions, we will have a positive impact on the lives of the Thai people and millions of international tourists who visit each year. Our work will also help create opportunities for U.S. companies to supply the kinds of technologies and services that meet Phuket’s specific needs.” According to the U.S. Embassy in Thailand, the USTDA assistance will help develop technical requirements and a detailed strategy for the buildout of the Phuket Smart City Data Platform - a tool that leverages data and technology innovations to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of city management and citizen services. The assistance will facilitate the upgrade of Phuket’s integrated operations center capabilities and core ICT infrastructure, including traffic control and emergency communications systems, fiber optic networks, data servers, cloud migration, cybersecurity and 5G development. Gwendolyn J. Cardno, Charg? d’Affaires at the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok, said, “This project is a great example of how the U.S.-Thai partnership can stimulate a vibrant digital economy and provide direct benefits for Thais, while contributing to Thailand’s efforts to build a greener, smarter, and higher-value tourism sector.” She also said, “With the United States as a partner, Thailand can benefit from decades of American innovation and thrive in this era of digital transformation.” Dr Nuttapon Nimmanphatcharin, DEPA President and Chief Executive Officer, added: “Working closely with DEPA, Phuket has been proactive in adopting purposeful technological solutions to improve the well-being and economic viability of its citizens and visitors. Thanks to the strong support of both USTDA and the Phuket Provincial Government, we are confident that this technical assistance will lead to a long-term citizen-centric digital transformation and strengthen ties among all parties involved.” Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG220920101947198 -- © Copyright NNT 2022-09-20 - 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!

Three adult suspects who reportedly beat 14-year-old boy to death go through re-enactment in Chonburi The three adult suspects who reportedly stomped a 14-year-old boy to his death over a theft accusation went through a reenactment today, September 19th. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272232-police-search-for-teenagers-who-reportedly-beat-14-year-old-boy-to-death-over-theft-accusations-in-banglamung/?do=findComment&comment=17615260

Three adult suspects who reportedly beat 14-year-old boy to death go through re-enactment in Chonburi The three adult suspects who reportedly stomped a 14-year-old boy to his death over a theft accusation went through a reenactment today, September 19th. The three suspects including Patcharaphon “Peach” Khingklai (21), Natpong “Nut” Chumyen (26), and Kritsada “Paep” Ngentoum (22) reenacted the fatal assault against a 14-year-old boy at an abandoned house on Soi Hua Nong Bon in the Huai Yai subdistrict of Banglamung, Chonburi, at 1 pm today amid a crowd of Thai media including The Pattaya News. Peach, a 21-year-old suspect, reportedly confessed to being the ringleader in the assault, saying that he tried to get the boy to tell his group about the location of alleged stolen valuables, gold and about 3000 baht, or 100 USD. The suspects claimed that the boy eventually told them, so they took him on a bike to the first place, which was the deceased boy’s uncle’s house. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/09/19/update-three-adult-suspects-who-reportedly-beat-14-year-old-boy-to-deaty-go-through-re-enactment-in-chonburi/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-09-19 - 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 decreases Monkeypox surveillance level after average of only two infections a month were found Thailand has lowered its level of Monkeypox surveillance after the average patient rate has decreased to two patients per month. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272324-thailand-decreases-monkeypox-surveillance-level-after-average-of-only-two-infections-a-month-were-found/

Thailand has lowered its level of Monkeypox surveillance after the average patient rate has decreased to two patients per month. Dr. Opas Karnkawinpong, Director-General of the Department of Disease Control, revealed on Monday, September 19th, that the Public Health Ministry had established an Emergency Operations Center (EOC) following the WHO’s announcement, declaring Monkeypox as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), and the EOC had been monitoring the Monkeypox cases in Thailand since. According to the global surveillance of Monkeypox, new infections around the world is decreasing significantly, from the highest in August of about 1,000 cases per day to an average of 580 per day in September. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/09/19/thailand-decreases-monkeypox-surveillance-level-after-average-of-only-two-infections-a-month-were-found/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-09-19 - 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!

Medical staffs sign their names to demand to immediately shut down liberalization of marijuana use A total of 1,363 medical doctors and staff on Monday, September 19th, have signed their names to demand the Ministry of Health to immediately shut down the liberalization of marijuana use in Thailand. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272317-medical-staffs-sign-their-names-to-demand-to-immediately-shut-down-liberalization-of-marijuana-use/

A total of 1,363 medical doctors and staff on Monday, September 19th, have signed their names to demand the Ministry of Health to immediately shut down the liberalization of marijuana use in Thailand. The petition was signed following the Public Health Ministry’s announcement of decriminalizing cannabis and hemp from the Category 5 of narcotic drugs but no policy or law enforcement guidelines implemented to control the use of marijuana comprehensively and safely, making Thailand what they call the most free marijuana country in the world for more than 3 months. The statement reads: “This results in the widespread use of recreational marijuana in the community, leading to free access to cannabis use by children, teenagers, and vulnerable groups, which absolutely goes against the purposes for the cannabis legalization as claimed by the government.” Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/09/19/more-than-a-thousand-medical-staff-sign-their-names-to-demand-thai-government-to-immediately-shut-down-liberalization-of-marijuana-use-make-the-drug-a-narcotic-again/?sfw=pass1663589002 -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-09-19 - 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 Ambassador to Attend Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II BANGKOK, Sept 19 (TNA) – The Thai ambassador to the United Kingdom will attend the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II as the representative of Thailand, according to the Foreign Ministry. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272316-thai-ambassador-to-attend-funeral-of-queen-elizabeth-ii/

BANGKOK, Sept 19 (TNA) – The Thai ambassador to the United Kingdom will attend the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II as the representative of Thailand, according to the Foreign Ministry. Confirming the attendance, Tanee Sangrat, director-general of the Department of Information and spokesman for the Foreign Ministry, said that Thailand mourned Queen Elizabeth II and shared sorrow for the great loss. For the funeral, Thai ambassador in London Pisanu Suvanajata who was the representative of Thailand in the United Kingdom would attend it as allowed by the UK, Mr Tanee said. Full Story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-1020838 -- © Copyright Thai News Agency 2022-09-19 - 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 car carrying the dead body of a woman is parked in front of a police station in HCMC, September 19, 2022. Photo by VnExpress/Dinh Su A man in Ho Chi Minh City carried his lover's corpse to a police station and turned himself in for murdering her on Monday. Do Tan Loc, 32, drove a car to the police station in District 7 at around 6 a.m. He told officers that he had just murdered his lover, and that her body was in the trunk. Police said the victim was dead, with multiple wounds found on the body. Loc said he lived with his wife and children in District 7, but he had a 30-year-old lover in Tra Vinh Province in the Mekong Delta. On Sunday, he drove his car from HCMC to Tra Vinh to take his lover to a spa. En route, they had a fight because the woman "forced Loc to get divorced." Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/man-drives-lover-s-corpse-to-police-station-confesses-to-murder-4513141.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-09-19

National Assembly chairman Vuong Dinh Hue speaks at the Vietnam Socio-economic Forum 2022, September 18, 2022. Photo by VnExpress/Hoang Phong National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue said Sunday that policies were needed to encourage workers to return to work after the Covid-19 pandemic crisis. Speaking at a Vietnam Socio-economic Forum 2022 discussion on ways to support businesses and workers and recover production, Hue said several industries still lacked workers. Jonathan Picus, UNDP Senior Economist in Vietnam, said there were multiple reasons for some workers not returning to the market after the Covid-19 pandemic. Some might have had their health decline after a Covid-19 infection, requiring periods of recovery, especially for older people. Others workers may want to switch jobs or switch to other places for work. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/encourage-workers-to-resume-work-post-covid-na-chairman-urges-4512841.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-09-19

Aircraft at HCMC's Tan Son Nhat Airport, August 2022. Photo by VnExpress/Quynh Tran Experts are voicing concerns that too many airports would result in low economic efficiency as multiple provinces seek their own. Son La, Tuyen Quang, Kon Tum, Ninh Thuan and Dong Nai have recently proposed to the Ministry of Transport to add five more airports to a draft plan for national airport network development in the 2021-2030 period, with vision until 2050. Son La People's Committee said its Moc Chau national tourism site is situated at an important entrance to both Son La and the northwest region, and acts as a major tourism center for all of the country. The province has proposed to add Moc Chau Airport to the agenda as the region has great potential for both agriculture and tourism. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/as-vietnam-provinces-demand-new-airports-experts-point-to-inefficiency-4512532.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-09-19

A train during a trial run of the elevated section of the Nhon - Hanoi Station metro line. Photo by VnExpress/Giang Huy Hanoi authorities are speeding up work on key traffic projects to improve the poorish infrastructure and relieve the worsening congestion. Despite a fifth postponement of work this month, the elevated part of the Nhon – Hanoi Station metro line might come into operation in late 2022, helping reduce the dense traffic on Highway 32 – Xuan Thuy Street. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Hanoi officials have reiterated their concerns over the multiple delays, and urged the builders to resolve all bottlenecks and speed up the work. During a visit to the construction site last month Chinh ordered completion of the elevated section by no later than December 31 this year. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/hanoi-scrambles-to-complete-traffic-works-in-battle-against-congestion-4512536.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-09-19

The Trang Tien intersection in Hanoi's Hoan Kiem District is flooded after heavy rains, June 13, 2022. Photo by VnExpress/Giang Huy Northern Vietnam will be sunny on Monday and Tuesday before heavy rains begin in the middle of the week, the weather bureau has said. Trade winds would bring widespread rainfall on Thursday and Friday mostly over Hanoi and the northeast, the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting said. U.S. weather forecast service AccuWeather expects Hanoi to have temperatures of 25-35 degrees Celsius on Monday and Tuesday, and a maximum of 31 degrees on Thursday. It would get warmer toward the end of the week, it added. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/northern-vietnam-to-see-rain-mid-week-4513051.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-09-19

In this image provided by the White House on December 30, 2021 US President Joe Biden speaks on the phone. White House NEW JERSEY — President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. is hoping to meet US President Joe Biden on the sidelines of the 77th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), where several heads of state and government will articulate their positions on key global issues. Speaking before the Filipino community on Monday (Philippine time), Marcos said the Philippines needs to talk to and forge partnerships with other countries so it could recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. He said he would share his views on a number of global concerns and discuss the role the Philippines would play as a responsible member of the family of nations in addressing these issues. Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/09/19/2210774/marcos-hopes-meet-biden-sidelines-new-york-trip -- © Copyright Philstar 2022-09-19

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. met with overseas Filipino workers and migrant Filipinos based in North America on September 18, 2022, the first day of his almost week-long visit to New York for the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly. Facebook / Bongbong Marcos MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has arrived in New York ahead of his scheduled speech at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Tuesday, September 20. Marcos Jr. departed the Ninoy Aquino International Airport at around 8 a.m. on Sunday and arrived in New York past midnight. Despite a human rights class suit resulting in a contempt judgment issued by a Hawaii court in 1995, Marcos was able to step on US soil thanks to diplomatic immunity. US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman earlier said Marcos Jr. would be afforded the diplomatic immunity “in all circumstances” since he will be visiting in his official role as the country’s chief executive. Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/09/19/2210562/marcos-arrives-new-york-un-summit -- © Copyright Philstar 2022-09-19

BRP Gregorio del PIlar is now “ready-for-sea” and is now on the way to her designated area of operations. Facebook / Philippine Navy MANILA, Philippines — After running aground in August 2018 while on a patrol mission, the Philippine Navy’s BRP Gregorio Del Pilar (PS15) is set to go back to the seas following years of repairs. BRP Gregorio del Pilar is now “ready-for-sea” and is now on the way to her designated area of operations, the agency said on Monday. The ship “satisfactorily passed all tests” during its operational readiness evaluation facilitated by the navy’s Fleet Operational Readiness Training and Evaluation Group earlier this month, it added. It is one of the Hamilton-class cutters the navy acquired from the US Coast Guard in 2011 and has since been converted into frigates. Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/09/19/2210760/brp-gregorio-del-pilar-sails-again-after-years-repairs -- © Copyright Philstar 2022-09-19

This undated file photo shows the Ninoy Aquino International Airport. The STAR / File MANILA, Philippines — Airport officials announced the cancellation of four flights between Manila and Japan for the rest of Monday due to bad weather caused by the southwest monsoon. Per an advisory by the Manila International Airport Authority, which has jurisdiction over the four terminals of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport, the following flights have been canceled: Philippine Airlines (PR) PR 438/437 Manila-Nagoya-Manila PR 426/425 Manila-Fukuoka-Manila PR 412/411 Manila-Osaka-Manila Cebu Pacific Air (5J) 5J 828/827 Manila-Osaka-Manila Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/09/19/2210770/list-canceled-flights-september-19-due-bad-weather -- © Copyright Philstar 2022-09-19

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. flies to the United States to attend the United Nations General Assembly on September 18, 2022. This will be the president’s first trip to the US in years, despite a standing a contempt order related to a human rights class suit, and his first appearance before the international community. Facebook / Bongbong Marcos MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. should assert the Philippines' sovereign rights over the West Philippine Sea when he speaks at the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, a group of fisherfolk said Monday. In a statement, Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas (PAMALAKAYA) urged Marcos to remind China’s State Council and Foreign Minister Wang Yi to obey the landmark arbitration ruling that invalidated Beijing’s expansive claims over a large part of the South China Sea. Marcos should also urge China to cease its military buildup and reclamation activities in the Philippine waters, the group added. Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/09/19/2210773/fishers-urge-marcos-assert-sea-claim-vs-china-un-assembly -- © Copyright Philstar 2022-09-19

President Bongbong Marcos Jr. arrived at the Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey on Sunday, his first official visit to the United States as chief executive. ???? Bongbong Marcos NEW JERSEY — Invoking the bayanihan spirit, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on Monday called on overseas Filipinos to help achieve "meaningful change" back home, saying the nation needs them as it strives to attain economic development. Marcos said Filipinos here in the US and in other parts of the world still play a "very critical role" in the economic transformation of the Philippines. "Even if you are very far from the Philippines, I am telling you this. Your beloved Philippines still needs you especially now," Marcos said during a meeting with the Filipino community here. Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/09/19/2210767/marcos-investments-people-needed-back-home-help-philippines-grow -- © Copyright Philstar 2022-09-19

Two Kuwaiti men arrested in Bangkok’s Soi Nana for reportedly attacking Thai woman PHOTO: Khaosod Two Kuwaiti men were arrested at Soi Nana of Bangkok on Saturday, September 17th, after reportedly attacking a Thai woman and stabbing a citizen who attempted to stop the fight. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272302-two-kuwaiti-men-arrested-in-bangkok’s-soi-nana-for-reportedly-attacking-thai-woman/

PHOTO: Khaosod Two Kuwaiti men were arrested at Soi Nana of Bangkok on Saturday, September 17th, after reportedly attacking a Thai woman and stabbing a citizen who attempted to stop the fight. Lumphini police arrived at the scene after being alerted to the incident in front of the Nana Hotel around 4:00 AM. on Saturday. The suspects were reportedly hiding at the hotel’s rooftop when the police arrived. Two foreigners were captured and identified as Kuwaiti nationals named Dhary Alemtairy and Abdullah Alenezi. Both were 21 years old. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/09/19/two-kuwaiti-men-arrested-in-bangkoks-soi-nana-for-reportedly-attacking-thai-woman-and-stabbing-local-citizen-on-saturday/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-09-19 - 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!