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A new-born baby has been rescued after being found dumped by a heap of garbage in front of a house in Bang Lamung district of Chon Buri Province this morning (Sunday). According to Pattaya police, 54-year-old Surachai was taking his dog for a pre-dawn walk in a housing estate in Na Klua sub-district when he heard the cries of a baby, which he initially thought was a cat. Surachai then asked a neighbour to take a closer look at the heap of garbage and they discovered a baby boy, wrapped in napkins, inside a plastic bag. He said they fetched towels and wrapped the baby in them before alerting the emergency services. The baby was then rushed to the Bang Lamung district hospital. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/baby-rescued-after-being-dumped-on-garbage-heap-in-chon-buri/ -- © 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!

Free COVID vaccination resumes Dec 17th at the Institute of Dermatology, Bangkok The Institute of Dermatology will resume providing free COVID-19 vaccinations to members of the public on December 17th, as many people have shown interest in getting booster shots during the current “new wave” of infections. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279024-free-covid-vaccination-resumes-dec-17th-at-the-institute-of-dermatology-bangkok/

The Institute of Dermatology will resume providing free COVID-19 vaccinations to members of the public on December 17th, as many people have shown interest in getting booster shots during the current “new wave” of infections. Free vaccinations at the institute began early this month and ended yesterday, during which many people received their booster shots. The Department of Disease Control described the current surge in new COVID-19 infections as just a “new wave”, with most cases not serious, and said that the infection rate will gradually slow down after New Year. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/free-covid-vaccination-resumes-dec-17th-at-the-institute-of-dermatology-bangkok/ -- © 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!

Court orders SBN to stop showing World Cup via AIS Playbox service Thailand’s Central Intellectual Property Court has ordered Super Broadband Network (SBN) to cease streaming World Cup 2022 football matches via its AIS Playbox service, on the grounds that it infringes upon the broadcast rights of True Corporation. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279023-court-orders-sbn-to-stop-showing-world-cup-via-ais-playbox-service/

Players of Tunisia (L) and Austrialia listen to the national anthems during the presentation ahead of the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group D football match between Tunisia and Australia at the Al-Janoub Stadium in Al-Wakrah, south of Doha on November 26, 2022. (Photo by MIGUEL MEDINA / AFP) Thailand’s Central Intellectual Property Court has ordered Super Broadband Network (SBN) to cease streaming World Cup 2022 football matches via its AIS Playbox service, on the grounds that it infringes upon the broadcast rights of True Corporation. True Corporation claims that it is the only broadcaster in Thailand which has the right to show all 64 World Cupmatches on IPTV and OTT platforms. It appears, however, that a number of other IPTV services have claimed “Must Carry” rights to broadcast the World Cup, which infringes upon True’s rights. True then filed a lawsuit with the Central Intellectual Property Court against SBN, seeking injunctive relief. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/court-orders-sbn-to-stop-showing-world-cup-via-ais-playbox-service/ -- © 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!

Over 130 cars sold illegally by “car for cash” dealer seized by police Crime Suppression Division police have impounded more than 130 cars, which had been pawned by their owners at a used car dealership in Chon Buri Province and which the dealer then re-sold without consent. Two suspects were taken into custody. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279022-over-130-cars-sold-illegally-by-“car-for-cash”-dealer-seized-by-police/

Crime Suppression Division police have impounded more than 130 cars, which had been pawned by their owners at a used car dealership in Chon Buri Province and which the dealer then re-sold without consent. Two suspects were taken into custody CSD police said today (Saturday) that police searched seven locations in Chon Buri, Nonthaburi and Chachoengsao provinces after they received complaints from car owners, who claimed that they could not redeem cars which had been pawned with a car dealer in Chon Buri, allegedly linked to the “Jae Ploy Chon Buri” network. One of the owners said that when he went back to settle the debt and get his car back, he was told that the car had already been sold. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/over-130-cars-sold-illegally-by-car-for-cash-dealer-seized-by-police/ -- © 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!

Rising smog prompts burning question: Can Thailand break PM2.5 cycle? The COVID-19 crisis may have passed, but the threat from smog is back for the long term. Hazy skies are a sign that hazardous fine dust particles – which can be deadly – should not be taken for granted. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279021-rising-smog-prompts-burning-question-can-thailand-break-pm25-cycle/

The COVID-19 crisis may have passed, but the threat from smog is back for the long term. Hazy skies are a sign that hazardous fine dust particles – which can be deadly – should not be taken for granted. “We expect the smog to worsen in the rest of this year,” said Kasetsart University’s Assoc Prof Witsanu Attavanich, an expert in climate-change research and PM2.5 situation analysis. Dr Witsanu explained that the amount of PM2.5 dust – tiny particles in the air measuring 2.5 microns or less in diameter – is now growing because stay-at-home COVID-19 control measures are being lifted. “Most people no longer work from home,” he said. “Most students have returned to campus too”. Sonthi Kotchawat, an independent expert on environmental health, notes that many kinds of activities have resumed in the post-pandemic period. Back in 2019, the average amount of PM2.5 particles was as high as 59 micrograms per cubic meter (μg/m3) of air in Bangkok. The number of days when PM2.5 exceeded the safe limit of 50μg/m3 was 64. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/rising-smog-prompts-burning-question-can-thailand-break-pm2-5-cycle/ -- © 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!

Airplane Linked To Arrested Chinese Grey Capitalist Seized by TNR Staff The plane belonging to a company in which Chaiyanat holds a stake that ONCB seized. Photo: Matichon THE Justice Ministry said an airplane that belongs to a company in which arrested Chinese grey capitalist Mr. Chaiyanat Kornchaiyanana, alias Tu Hao, holds a stake has been seized, Matichon newspaper said. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279020-airplane-linked-to-arrested-chinese-grey-capitalist-seized/

The plane belonging to a company in which Chaiyanat holds a stake that ONCB seized. Photo: Matichon by TNR Staff THE Justice Ministry said an airplane that belongs to a company in which arrested Chinese grey capitalist Mr. Chaiyanat Kornchaiyanana, alias Tu Hao, holds a stake has been seized, Matichon newspaper said. Officials from the Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) had earlier been unable to seize this airplane, parked at Ban Bo Fai Airport, Hua Hin district, Prachuap Khiri Khan province, after the inspection officer found that it was not registered in the name of Chaiyanat, who surrendered earlier this week after being slapped with drug charges, Sub.-Lt. Thanakrit Jit-Areerat, Justice Minister Somsak Thepsuthin’s secretary said. However ONCB later found that Chaiyanat is a shareholder of the company that owns this airplane and seized it. Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2022/11/26/airplane-linked-to-arrested-chinese-grey-capitalist-seized/ -- © Copyright THAI NEWSROOM 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!

Health Ministry Assures Bed Availability for COVID Patients by Paul Rujopakarn BANGKOK (NNT) - As COVID-19 infections see a worldwide resurgence, the public is being urged to take precautions during the cold season. The Department of Medical Services (DMS) is advising eligible groups, especially the elderly, to receive booster vaccinations as soon as possible. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279019-health-ministry-assures-bed-availability-for-covid-patients/

by Paul Rujopakarn BANGKOK (NNT) - As COVID-19 infections see a worldwide resurgence, the public is being urged to take precautions during the cold season. The Department of Medical Services (DMS) is advising eligible groups, especially the elderly, to receive booster vaccinations as soon as possible. DMS Director-General Thongchai Keeratihuttayakorn assured that the number of available beds at hospitals in Greater Bangkok would not be a concern. Adequate supplies of COVID medication for patients have also been prepared by the DMS. Dr Thongchai said he expected more reports of respiratory tract and cold patients during the current period between the rainy season and the cold season, accompanied by new COVID cases. He called for members of the public to be mindful of their health and observe safety measures accordingly. People are also urged to register for booster doses, as the rate of followup vaccinations falls short of the current target. The DMS chief also addressed concerns about new COVID sub-variants that are more transmissible and more capable of evading human immune systems. He explained that the sub-variants have not been found to cause more severe symptoms, with available information suggesting they are actually less virulent than previous strains. Most hospitalized patients and those in serious condition have been members of vulnerable groups who face heightened risks of developing severe symptoms. Many were also either unvaccinated or had not yet received a booster injection. As of November 19, the number of administered booster doses stood at 32 million, falling short of the target to cover at least 50% of the population. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG221126181715524 -- © Copyright NNT 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!

Government Unveils Urgent Narcotics Action Plan by Paul Rujopakarn BANGKOK (NNT) - Tackling narcotics is considered a national agenda, with Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha earlier this week unveiling the government’s urgent phase action plan for addressing the issue. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279018-government-unveils-urgent-narcotics-action-plan/

by Paul Rujopakarn BANGKOK (NNT) - Tackling narcotics is considered a national agenda, with Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha earlier this week unveiling the government’s urgent phase action plan for addressing the issue. The unveiling saw the attendance of representatives from various Thai and foreign agencies, including the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and the Foreign Anti-Narcotics and Crime Community of Thailand (FANC). On this occasion, the prime minister witnessed the presentation of monetary awards for officials involved in asset seizures in major drug cases in 2022. About 8 million baht was awarded to officials who worked on four cases, equivalent to a 30% cut from the value of assets seized in the cases. The premier also delivered his policy for cracking down on narcotics, acknowledging that the drug issue is complicated and impacts national security. Addressing it therefore requires prevention, suppression and rehabilitation efforts, as well as collaboration with neighboring countries. The government has revised relevant laws to improve the efficiency of suppression and efforts to arrest traffickers and sellers, effectively leading to the seizure of 11.1 billion baht worth of drugs. Gen Prayut meanwhile urged educational institutes to remain safe zones against drugs and called for family support against drug use, as well as the rehabilitation of drug users. Sub-district-level teams will also monitor communities for drug users while security forces work to safeguard borders against traffickers and seize the assets of trafficking rings. The prime minister also warned that agency authorities will be held accountable for drug offenses committed by subordinates, adding that informants must be protected accordingly. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG221126183911532 -- © Copyright NNT 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!

Thai Airways Names New CEO Amid Restructuring Plan by Paul Rujopakarn BANGKOK (NNT) - Thai Airways International PCL on Friday (26 Nov) said Chai Eamsiri would become the company’s chief executive from February 1, as it proceeds with a pandemic-driven restructuring plan. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279017-thai-airways-names-new-ceo-amid-restructuring-plan/

by Paul Rujopakarn BANGKOK (NNT) - Thai Airways International PCL on Friday (26 Nov) said Chai Eamsiri would become the company’s chief executive from February 1, as it proceeds with a pandemic-driven restructuring plan. The company said in a statement that Chai, currently the firm’s chief financial officer, was chosen for the top job from 53 internal and external candidates. It also said, "The appointment is a crucial next step to build trust and confidence among the creditors, passengers and business partners," adding that Chai had 37 years of experience and knowledge in the Thai aviation industry. The airline, which has had acting CEOs since 2020, opened applications for the top job in September. Candidates were required to be Thai nationals in line with government regulations. Thai Airways began bankruptcy-protected restructuring of debt worth 400 billion baht (US$11.17 billion) last year. The new CEO will have to work with the restructuring committee and oversee the airline’s recovery. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG221126183902529 -- © Copyright NNT 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!

Bangkok public transport is going electric by Editor This year, Bangkok will have 1,250 electric buses made by a Thai company in service, then increased to 3,195 next year. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279016-bangkok-public-transport-is-going-electric/

by Editor This year, Bangkok will have 1,250 electric buses made by a Thai company in service, then increased to 3,195 next year. “Thai smile bus”, one of the leading public bus service providers in Thailand is using the new 100% electric busses “NEX-MINEBUS” made by Thai company, NEX Point, a subsidiary company of “Energy Absolute PCL” (EA), for service in Bangkok. The company has already launched 656 electric buses, will launch 299 buses in November and 295 buses in December, total of 1,250 electric buses in Bangkok by the end of this year. Next year, the company will launch 1,945 buses, totalling 3,195 buses in service. Thai Smile Bus also has an application “TSB GO” that tracks buses using GPS system and show the number of passengers on board for efficient travel planning. TSB is transforming buses in the mass transit system of Bangkok and surrounding provinces into EV that are clean, comfortable, safe, PM2.5-free. Cashless payment (credit, debit, TSB card and QR code) is available. The busses haves ultra-fast charge technology that can be fully charged within 15 minutes and can run 250-350 km. Source: https://royalcoastreview.com/2022/11/bangkok-public-transport-is-going-electric/ -- © Copyright Royal Coast Review 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!

Charter Flights Bringing More Russian Tourists To Thailand by TNR Staff Russian tourists arriving on an inaugural charter flight are warmly welcomed. Photo: Matichon THE arrival of the first Russian charter flight at U-Tapao International Airport Saturday (Nov. 26) after a long suspension and daily shuttles now likely signals a bustling high-season for Pattaya, Phuket and Bangkok with this uptick expected to continue next year, Matichon newspaper said. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279015-charter-flights-bringing-more-russian-tourists-to-thailand/

Russian tourists arriving on an inaugural charter flight are warmly welcomed. Photo: Matichon by TNR Staff THE arrival of the first Russian charter flight at U-Tapao International Airport Saturday (Nov. 26) after a long suspension and daily shuttles now likely signals a bustling high-season for Pattaya, Phuket and Bangkok with this uptick expected to continue next year, Matichon newspaper said. At 7:45 a.m. Pattaya City Mayor Mr. Poramet Ngamphichet along with U-Tapao Airport Director Adm. Rapeepong Sowan and representatives of private travel businesses were on hand to welcome the 236 Russian tourists who flew in on Azur Airline’s inaugural charter flight from Novosibirsk Tolmachevo Airport. Mr. Sanphet Supabwornsathien, president of the Eastern Thai Hotel Association, said the arrival of this charter flight is a good sign that Russian tourists are now eager to travel again especially to escape the winter in their country. Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2022/11/26/charter-flights-bringing-more-russian-tourists-to-thailand/ -- © Copyright THAI NEWSROOM 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!

New Year’s Festival Not Being Cancelled Over New Covid Strain by TNR Staff Dazzling New Year fireworks displays. Photo: Thai Rath THE PUBLIC Health Ministry issued an alert for the public not to believe fake news spreading on social media that the government is going to cancel New Year’s festival because the new Covid-19 strain Deltacron XBC is now spreading here, TV Channel 7 said. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279014-new-year’s-festival-not-being-cancelled-over-new-covid-strain/

Dazzling New Year fireworks displays. Photo: Thai Rath by TNR Staff THE PUBLIC Health Ministry issued an alert for the public not to believe fake news spreading on social media that the government is going to cancel New Year’s festival because the new Covid-19 strain Deltacron XBC is now spreading here, TV Channel 7 said. The Disease Control Department said this information about Deltacron XBC strain which spreads easily and quickly is fake with the ministry monitoring all Covid strains and has not proposed that New Year’s festival be cancelled. Scientists have their eyes on several ‘Deltacrons’— new Covid variants with the potential to attack the lungs like Delta and spread as easily as Omicron, according to an article by Fortune and published by Yahoo!News Earlier this year, all eyes were on “Deltacron” — a Frankenvirus, of sorts, that combined Delta and Omicron, and potentially the worst traits of both. Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2022/11/26/new-years-festival-not-being-cancelled-over-new-covid-strain/ -- © Copyright THAI NEWSROOM 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!

Over 3,000 Arrested Over Illegal World Cup Gambling by TNR Staff Pol. Lt. Gen. Panurat Lakboon and his team. Photos: Matichon THE police drive against illegal gambling on the 22nd Fifa World Cup matches over the eight days since the tournament started last Sunday (Nov. 20) has so far netted 3,178 punters, bookmakers and bet receivers, Matichon newspaper said. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279012-over-3000-arrested-over-illegal-world-cup-gambling/

Pol. Lt. Gen. Panurat Lakboon and his team. Photos: Matichon by TNR Staff THE police drive against illegal gambling on the 22nd Fifa World Cup matches over the eight days since the tournament started last Sunday (Nov. 20) has so far netted 3,178 punters, bookmakers and bet receivers, Matichon newspaper said. Yesterday 620 gambling suspects were rounded up in an offline sweep and among them were six bookmakers and 314 punters while an online drive netted another 33 punters adding up to 653. Also seized were 353 betting tickets worth 108,105 baht and 2,900 baht in cash adding up to 111,005 baht. Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2022/11/27/over-3000-arrested-over-illegal-world-cup-gambling/ -- © Copyright THAI NEWSROOM 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!