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Paul “Gazza” Gascoigne holds well-received fan event with High Life Management in Pattaya, Thailand By Adam Judd Pattaya, Thailand-Legendary football player Paul “Gazza” Gascoigne held a very well-received fan event over the past weekend on Friday, November 25th, in Pattaya, Thailand. Paul also visited Phuket and Bangkok. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279136-paul-“gazza”-gascoigne-holds-well-received-fan-event-with-high-life-management-in-pattaya-thailand/

By Adam Judd Pattaya, Thailand-Legendary football player Paul “Gazza” Gascoigne held a very well-received fan event over the past weekend on Friday, November 25th, in Pattaya, Thailand. Paul also visited Phuket and Bangkok. Pattaya, which has a large ex-pat community from the U.K., was at the edge of its seats for the event which saw a sellout crowd of hundreds at the Pullman Pattaya Hotel G. Impressively, many fought tough traffic and opposing events with Pattaya’s massive fireworks festival the same night. The event was put together by High Life Management Thailand who ensured that not only was the highly anticipated fan event highly successful but also well organized and efficient. High Life Management’s owners stated to The Pattaya News that Paul “Knocked it out of the park” in terms of the presentation and promised many more world-class events in the future. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/11/28/paul-gazza-gascoigne-holds-well-received-fan-event-with-high-life-management-in-pattaya-thailand/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-11-29 - 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!

Officials probe famous Thai singer’s land claim in Saraburi forest reserves Officials at the Public Sector Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC) are investigating two plots of land inside the Thap Kwang-Muak Lek national forest reserve in Saraburi province, allegedly occupied by well-known song writer and singer Yuenyong Opakul, aka “Aed Carabao”. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279135-officials-probe-famous-thai-singer’s-land-claim-in-saraburi-forest-reserves/

Officials at the Public Sector Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC) are investigating two plots of land inside the Thap Kwang-Muak Lek national forest reserve in Saraburi province, allegedly occupied by well-known song writer and singer Yuenyong Opakul, aka “Aed Carabao”. Director of the PACC’s Region 1 Office, Thanawat Sanitsakdee, accompanied by political activist Veera Somkwamkid, led PACC officials to the forest reserve to probe Yuenyong’s ownership claim of two land plots, covering a total area of 5.6 hectares, to determine whether they encroach on the forest reserves. Veera told the media that he received a complaint from villagers last month, claiming that they could not get into the forest reserves, to search for forest produce, because it was blocked by steel fencing, indicating that the land is privately owned. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/officials-probe-famous-thai-singers-land-claim-in-saraburi-forest-reserves/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-11-29 - 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!

Foreign tourism is Thailand’s only hope in 2023 as exports dim with hard times seen in key markets by Joseph O' Connor Director of the Fiscal Policy Office at the Ministry of Finance, Mr Pornchai Thiravech, confirmed that Thailand’s exports for October 2022 were off by 4.4% compared with last year and that the kingdom posted a deficit of $596.4 million for the month. There were 1.48 million foreign tourist arrivals in October but the majority of these were short-haul visitors from Asia. The Economic Intelligence Centre (EIC), the research arm of Siam Commercial Bank has forecast growth of 3.4% in 2023 compared to similar projections for 2022. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279134-foreign-tourism-is-thailand’s-only-hope-in-2023-as-exports-dim-with-hard-times-seen-in-key-markets/

Director of the Fiscal Policy Office at the Ministry of Finance, Mr Pornchai Thiravech, confirmed that Thailand’s exports for October 2022 were off by 4.4% compared with last year and that the kingdom posted a deficit of $596.4 million for the month. There were 1.48 million foreign tourist arrivals in October but the majority of these were short-haul visitors from Asia. by Joseph O' Connor The Economic Intelligence Centre (EIC), the research arm of Siam Commercial Bank has forecast growth of 3.4% in 2023 compared to similar projections for 2022. This is dependent on the kingdom receiving 28 million visitors next year, 4 million of whom are expected to come from China, a country whose economy is currently in a state of crisis and where street protests have broken out this week across the mainland. Thailand’s economy is still facing a growing list of challenges as the year 2023 comes into sight. In the past week, as well as what health officials have termed as a smaller wave of the COVID-19 virus, the country’s exports for October are reported to be down by 4.4% from last year while incoming tourists, although rising to 1.48 million for the month, are now predominantly originating in Asia and spending less. With 2023 predicted to be a year of falling GDP in many countries including Europe and China, the kingdom is very much dependent on its critical foreign tourism industry to boost its economic performance and drive another year of similar growth to his year. Full story: https://www.thaiexaminer.com/thai-news-foreigners/2022/11/28/foreign-tourism-only-economic-hope-for-thailand-2023/ -- © Copyright Thai Examiner 2022-11-29 - 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!

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Walk and Eat Food festival is back in Pattaya starting from December 10th PHOTO: สายตรงนายกเมืองพัทยา The Walk and Eat food festival is finally fully back in Pattaya after being cancelled or toned down for years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279112-walk-and-eat-food-festival-is-back-in-pattaya-starting-from-december-10th/

AOT to Add Personnel as International Arrivals Surge BANGKOK (NNT) - Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob recently inspected Suvarnabhumi Airport to assess its readiness to accommodate incoming travelers during the high tourism season. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279089-aot-to-add-personnel-as-international-arrivals-surge/

Possible COVID infected man found dead in Bangkok’s Din Daeng area File photo for reference only A security guard, thought to be suffering from COVID-19, was found dead on Sunday in his rented room in Bangkok’s Din Daeng area. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279076-possible-covid-infected-man-found-dead-in-bangkok’s-din-daeng-area/

File photo for reference only A security guard, thought to be suffering from COVID-19, was found dead on Sunday in his rented room in Bangkok’s Din Daeng area. Huai Khwang police said they found a small plastic bag containing the Molnupiravir anti-viral medicine and a positive ATK test kit in the room in Pracha Songkroh Soi 24. The owner of building said that, at about 7pm on Saturday night, he heard a heavy thud, like something crashing to the floor, and asked what was going on. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/possible-covid-infected-man-found-dead-in-bangkoks-din-daeng-area/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-11-28 - 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!

SPONSORED BY by Rooster | ASEAN NOW Germans still in the hunt after Spain draw - deflating Group E loss for Japan Pundits were saying "dismiss the chance of the Germans winning at your peril" as Hansi Flick's side rescued a point in the late match against Spain last night. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279072-germans-still-in-the-hunt-after-spain-draw-deflating-group-e-loss-for-japan/

SPONSORED BY by Rooster | ASEAN NOW Pundits were saying "dismiss the chance of the Germans winning at your peril" as Hansi Flick's side rescued a point in the late match against Spain last night. Spain took the lead though Alvaro Morata's brilliant flicked finish but Niclas Fullkrug from Werder Bremen equalized with 7 minutes of regulation time to go with a powerful finish. At 29 he became the oldest debutant for the German national team in 20 years in a pre-World Cup match. Earlier the Germans had enjoyed a psychological boost after Costa Rica broke Japanese hearts with a 1-0 win; this was very deflating after the Japanese had stunned the Germans 2-1 in the first game. The Germans' last game is against Costa Rica. They will likely still be eliminated if Japan beat Spain, a big ask. In other action yesterday Canada bowed out of the tournament following a 4-1 loss to Croatia while Morocco stunned the aging stars of Belgium to leave Group F in the balance. Today features the last of the second round of group games, the final time games will be played in Thailand according to the 5pm-8pm-11pm-2am schedule: Group G: Cameroon vs Serbia 5pm Group H: South Korea vs Ghana 8pm Group G: Brazil vs Switzerland 11pm Group H: Portugal vs Uruguay 2am Highlight of tonight's games for neutrals is undoubtedly the second game for Brazil following their win versus Serbia. They will be without Neymar who is injured, however. Brazil head coach Tite said the wanton fouling of Neymar has to stop. Since his first World Cup in 2014 the PSG star has been fouled 53 times - 11 more than any other player. He was fouled nine times against Serbia. From tomorrow the schedule for the last group games will mean kick-offs of two matches at 10 pm and two games at 2 am Thai times. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-11-28

Krabi’s Drug Rehab Center Still Closed for Meningococcal Disease KRABI, Nov 28 (TNA) – Provincial public health authorities still closed a local drug rehabilitation center where there were three cases of meningococcal disease and one of them died. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279070-krabi’s-drug-rehab-center-still-closed-for-meningococcal-disease/

KRABI, Nov 28 (TNA) – Provincial public health authorities still closed a local drug rehabilitation center where there were three cases of meningococcal disease and one of them died. Dr Sinchai Rongdet, public health chief of Krabi, said one of the cases was admitted at Khlong Thom Hospital last week and died there. He was diagnosed with meningococcal disease. On Nov 21 there were five suspicious cases. Two of them were confirmed with the disease and admitted for treatment at the hospital. Full story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-1066031 -- © Copyright Thai News Agency 2022-11-28 - 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!

Man with Long Criminal Records Arrested for Assaulting, Raping Woman UBON RATCHATHANI, (TNA) – Police arrested a man, 41, for assaulting and raping a woman and found he had been jailed for four times. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279068-man-with-long-criminal-records-arrested-for-assaulting-raping-woman/

UBON RATCHATHANI, (TNA) – Police arrested a man, 41, for assaulting and raping a woman and found he had been jailed for four times. Surveillance camera footage in Ubon Ratchathani municipality showed the man, identified as Pan, followed the woman who was reaching her motorcycle at a public park. The man kicked her for several times, forced her to ride the pillion to an abandoned house and raped her before escaping. The incident occurred on Nov 20 and the woman filed a complaint with police. Full story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-1065961 -- © Copyright Thai News Agency 2022-11-28 - 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!

2,000 Thai and foreign bikers descend on Southern Thailand for "bike week" in Phangnga Picture: 77kaoded 77kaoded reported that 2,000 Thai and foreign bikers from all over the country attended the first Charity Ride to Phangnga Bike Week in southern Thailand. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279064-2000-thai-and-foreign-bikers-descend-on-southern-thailand-for-bike-week-in-phangnga/

Picture: 77kaoded 77kaoded reported that 2,000 Thai and foreign bikers from all over the country attended the first Charity Ride to Phangnga Bike Week in southern Thailand. Governor Ekkarat Leesen was guest of honor leading tourism officials in welcoming the bikers. They were treated to welcoming shows by local school children, a sumptuous feast of local delicacies and a concert featuring well known artists. Picture: 77kaoded There was also an American Car show. Proceeds from the charity event will help buy medical supplies and assist Takua Thung Hospital in the area. The event is taking place at Khok Kloi sub-district about 800 kms south of the Thai capital Bangkok. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-11-28 - 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! Get your business in front of millions of customers who read ASEAN NOW with an interest in Thailand every month - email [email protected] for more information Picture: 77kaoded Picture: 77kaoded Picture: 77kaoded

UPDATE: Smiling Russians greeted at U-Tapao as first charter flight since Covid brings 230 tourists to Pattaya Picture: INN Deputy chief of the Thai tourist police Pol Maj-Gen Aphichart Suribunya said that officials at U-Tapao airport near Pattaya, the Pattaya TAT and Chonburi tourist board were on hand to welcome the first charter flight since the pandemic from Russia. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279015-charter-flights-bringing-more-russian-tourists-to-thailand/?do=findComment&comment=17753270

Smiling Russians greeted at U-Tapao as first charter flight since Covid brings 230 tourists to Pattaya Picture: INN Deputy chief of the Thai tourist police Pol Maj-Gen Aphichart Suribunya said that officials at U-Tapao airport near Pattaya, the Pattaya TAT and Chonburi tourist board were on hand to welcome the first charter flight since the pandemic from Russia. On board AZUL AIR from Novosibirsk - Utapao were 230 Russians who smiled as they were presented with garlands and sweets in a ceremony replete with dancers with long drums. Flights on B757s and B767s carrying 238 and 336 passengers respectively will be arriving from eleven destinations in Russia from now until March. Aphichart said this was a great thing for Thai tourism and the economy - Russians were most welcome being tourists who have always made up the numbers in Thailand. And it showed that Thailand was still at the "top of mind" for tourists - this seemed to mean that the country is a popular destination. INN said that everyone was welcome to come to Thailand. They didn't mention the war in Ukraine at all. The tourist police would employ the latest tech to make sure the visitors were safe and sound. "If they have difficulties they can call 1155 anytime", said the top cop. "We can speak Russian". The media further reported that in 2022 so far more than 9.1 million tourist visits had been made to Chonburi. Most were Thais, 375,653 were foreigners. Coffers had been swelled to the tune of 55 billion baht as a result. The charter flights showed that Russians were still coming to Pattaya. And they were most welcome. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-11-28 - 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! Get your business in front of millions of customers who read ASEAN NOW with an interest in Thailand every month - email [email protected] for more information

Toyota bursts into flames at Ratchada/Lad Phrao intersection INN reported that fire services were called after a Toyota with Bangkok plates burst into flames. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279058-toyota-bursts-into-flames-at-ratchadalad-phrao-intersection/

Picture: INN INN reported that fire services were called after a Toyota with Bangkok plates burst into flames. The car was in flames on Ratchada inbound near the entrance to the MRT station at the Ratchada/Lad Phrao intersection yesterday. There were no reports of injuries and the Pahonyothin police were investigating the cause of the fire. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-11-28 - 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! Get your business in front of millions of customers who read ASEAN NOW with an interest in Thailand every month - email [email protected] for more information Picture: INN

Singer claims she was molested by motorcycle taxi rider on way to Walking Street gig Picture: Siam Rath Yannawat Charoenthiphat - known as Praeja The Voice - reported that she was molested by a motorcycle taxi rider on the way to a singing gig in Walking Street, Pattaya. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279056-singer-claims-she-was-molested-by-motorcycle-taxi-rider-on-way-to-walking-street-gig/

Picture: Siam Rath Yannawat Charoenthiphat - known as Praeja The Voice - reported that she was molested by a motorcycle taxi rider on the way to a singing gig in Walking Street, Pattaya. She had got onto the bike at her address in Soi Phaniat Chang. The rider repeatedly groped her leg. Picture: Siam Rath At first she thought he was just trying to make sure that she didn't hit oncoming traffic. But it continued despite her telling him to desist. Instead of being taken by a normal route through Central Festival she was taken through Mike's Shopping Mall where it was dark and she felt scared. Picture: Siam Rath Siam Rath also said that the rider was arching his back and moaning. Emerging onto beach road the alleged molestation continued. Police immediately moved to arrest the rider who wears jacket #16 at the Mike's Shopping Mall rank. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-11-28 - 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! Get your business in front of millions of customers who read ASEAN NOW with an interest in Thailand every month - email [email protected] for more information