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Japanese Man Commits Harakiri In Chiang Mai by TNR Staff The large house where the Japanese man committed harakiri. Photo: Thai Rath A STRESSED-OUT Japanese man was found to have committed suicide by disemboweling himself at a large house he shared with a Japanese family in Chiang Mai today (Nov. 27), Thai Rath newspaper said. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279011-japanese-man-commits-harakiri-in-chiang-mai/

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The large house where the Japanese man committed harakiri. Photo: Thai Rath by TNR Staff A STRESSED-OUT Japanese man was found to have committed suicide by disemboweling himself at a large house he shared with a Japanese family in Chiang Mai today (Nov. 27), Thai Rath newspaper said. At 8.25 a.m. Pol. Lt. Danurat Kantiya, an investigator at Maejo police station, San Sai district, was alerted of a foreigner having killed himself and rushed to the house together with a doctor from Sansai Hospital and forensic officers. At the large rented house with there being a swimming pool in the middle, they found the body of Mr. Sora Tadsiya, 48, in a room separated from the main house. He was lying dead on the bed with there being stab wounds on his neck, both arms and a severe cut in the abdomen. A 30-cm knife had fallen by his side and on the side table were some medicine he was supposed to take. Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2022/11/27/japanese-man-commits-harakiri-in-chiang-mai/ -- © 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! The charity Samaritans is available around the clock for people who want to talk. If you or anyone you know is in need of mental health services, please contact the Samaritans of Thailand at their 24-hour hotline 02-713-6791 (English), 02713-6793 (Thai) or Thai Mental Health Hotline at 1323 (Thai). http://www.samaritansthai.com/news/samaritans-of-thailand-english-hotline/

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by TNR Staff Abandoned, Ailing Australian Woman Gets Help AN AILING elderly Australian woman abandoned at a hostel in Bangkok’s Bang Rak district by an unidentified foreign man was helped by a city councillor who got her admitted to Klang Hospital for treatment, Matichon newspaper said this evening (Nov. 27). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279009-abandoned-ailing-australian-woman-gets-help/

The Australian woman being taken to Klang Hospital from the hostel in Bang Rak area. Photo: Matichon by TNR Staff AN AILING elderly Australian woman abandoned at a hostel in Bangkok’s Bang Rak district by an unidentified foreign man was helped by a city councillor who got her admitted to Klang Hospital for treatment, Matichon newspaper said this evening (Nov. 27). Mr. Viput Sriwaurai, a councillor for this district, said hostel staff contacted him yesterday about the 67-year-old woman who was brought here by a foreign man who had called them to rent accommodation for a sick friend for two nights. However he could no longer be contacted. The Australian woman, whose one leg has been amputated, suffers from burns on her body with sores having also developed and is unable to help herself. Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2022/11/27/abandoned-ailing-australian-woman-gets-help/ -- © 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!

SPONSORED BY by Rooster | ASEAN NOW Football supporting is a roller coaster - with plenty of train wrecks! I was too young to remember 1966 so Mexico '70 was my first world cup and I have the full sticker book to prove it. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278944-football-supporting-is-a-roller-coaster-with-plenty-of-train-wrecks/

SPONSORED BY by Rooster | ASEAN NOW I was too young to remember 1966 so Mexico '70 was my first world cup and I have the full sticker book to prove it. How we marvelled over Pele, Jairzinho, Gerson, Tostao and Rivelino. Being allowed to stay up late to watch England play in a memorable defeat to the Brazilians. Qualifying for the knockouts only to lead West Germany 2-0 and go out 2-3 after collapsing. A rude awakening of the misery of the world to any nine year old.... And so it was last night at 1.55 am when Rooster went to wake up his own nine year old daughter to see England put the USA to the sword just like we did vs Iran. That was the plan - in her naivety she believed it. In my own, so did I. Two hours later having both somehow stuck through a dreadful 0-0 match on a drowzy sofa, I felt like apologizing! England were outplayed and utterly dreadful. The match a borefest. I reminded my daughter that football supporting - like with our beloved Spurs - is up one minute down the next. A rollercoaster that makes you feel great then deflated in almost the same breath. Move on. It'll be better next time. Forget the train wrecks. I'm English, I'm well versed in making excuses and moving on. Father and daughter trudged off to bed. The headlines on the BBC seemed a bit political. England had "laboured' to a goalless draw, and manager Southgate was being condemned for his "conservatism". England will still qualify if they don't lose by four goals to Wales in the last match. The USA must aim to beat Iran. In a very entertaining match early in Thailand's evening yesterday the Welsh were deservedly beaten by a resurgent Iran side. As predicted in this column yesterday (along with a thumping success for England....). The Iranians hit both posts in one attack and had many other excellent chances before a superb goal by Cheshmi and a final breakaway goal settled the game. in the second game Qatar lost 1-3 to Senegal. At least the home supporters had a few minutes to savor in the second half when they dreamed they could get back in the game. That was soon snuffed out and the subsequent draw between the Netherlands and Ecuador, 1-1, meant Qatar became the first nation to be eliminated. Well, they scored a goal but the truth is they are only an emerging football nation and got precisely what they deserved. Nada Dinar. Tonight's action still follows the 5pm-8pm-11pm-2am schedule in Thailand: Group D Tunisia vs Australia 5pm Group C Poland vs Saudi Arabia 8pm Group D France vs Denmark 11pm Group C Argentina vs Mexico 2am I expect strong in defence Tunisia to beat Australia who were poor in the first game. Poland should show that the Saudi's win against Argentina was a one-off aberration. The Argentinians should get back on track by thumping Mexico. Denmark could be wily enough to get a draw against France, especially if they can get Eriksen more involved and pinch a goal. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-11-26

Major new beer bar complex opens in Hua Hin By Online Reporter A major new beer bar complex has opened in Hua Hin. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278942-major-new-beer-bar-complex-opens-in-hua-hin/

By Online Reporter A major new beer bar complex has opened in Hua Hin. The complex is home to approximately 40 bars and is similar to the Wonderland bar complex, which is located nearby. The new complex is nestled off Soi 94, behind Wonderland and Rock Zone, with easy access from the road that runs alongside Le Pub. Parking for vehicles is available from the road that runs parallel to the train track. In addition, located opposite the new complex, another smaller beer bar complex is also in the process of being constructed. Full story: https://www.huahintoday.com/hua-hin-news/photos-major-new-beer-bar-complex-opens-in-hua-hin/ -- © Copyright Hua Hin Today 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!

Driver claims a ghost caused his car accident in Pattaya By Goongnang Suksawat Banglamung – An intoxicated driver claimed he saw a ghost crossing the road in front of him before his car overturned today. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278940-driver-claims-a-ghost-caused-his-car-accident-in-pattaya/

By Goongnang Suksawat Banglamung – An intoxicated driver claimed he saw a ghost crossing the road in front of him before his car overturned today. The Huayyai Police was notified of the accident after midnight (November 26th) on the Number 331 Road in Huayai. Police and the Pattaya News arrived at the scene to find the overturned sedan lying off the main road. Two passengers, Ms. Panaphon Surawit, 16, and Ms. Petcharat Chuepan, 35, were stuck inside the sedan. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/11/26/driver-claims-a-ghost-caused-his-car-accident-in-pattaya/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-11-26 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

Crackdown on street racing in Chanthaburi - 248 vehicles seized and exhausts steamrollered Daily News Thai Caption: Street racers turn pale Daily News reported from Muang district police station in Chanthaburi on Thailand's eastern seaboard. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278939-crackdown-on-street-racing-in-chanthaburi-248-vehicles-seized-and-exhausts-steamrollered/

Daily News Thai Caption: Street racers turn pale Daily News reported from Muang district police station in Chanthaburi on Thailand's eastern seaboard. Pol Maj-Gen Phadungsak Raksasuk presided over a press conference related to a crackdown on street racers from 1st to 20th November. Picture: Daily News Seventeen cars and 231 motorcycles were seized. 470 items such as illegal exhausts were destroyed by steam roller. Picture: Daily News The police said that they were going after owners, people who adapt bikes, detailers, producers as well as promoters and admin of sites that advertise street racing. Even those attending such events as spectators would be punished. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-11-26 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more! 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

No way out of gambling debts; 25 year old female addict robs Sriracha gold shop but is arrested in minutes Picture: Thai Rath Thai Rath reported on a snatch theft from a gold shop in Sriracha, Chonburi on Thailand's eastern seaboard. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278936-no-way-out-of-gambling-debts-25-year-old-female-addict-robs-sriracha-gold-shop-but-is-arrested-in-minutes/

Picture: Thai Rath Thai Rath reported on a snatch theft from a gold shop in Sriracha, Chonburi on Thailand's eastern seaboard. It happened at the end of a soi in the Nong Kham police jurisdiction at the Rung Charoen Yaowarat shop. Startled staff said that a woman had come in and after browsing had run off with a two baht weight item of gold (this is worth about 60,000 baht notes ASEAN NOW). Picture: Thai Rath Police quickly on the scene studied CCTV and discovered the name of the thief, a woman called Mayrin Namphitak, 25, from Ubon who was rounded up within 30 minutes nearby and taken on a renenactment. The suspect admitted to being addicted to gambling and just the other day she lost 300,000 baht in a single day. Picture: Thai Rath She had no way out and turned to theft. She was charged with snatch theft using a conveyance that in this case was her motorcycle that she used to go home in after stealing the gold. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-11-26 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more! 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

Four boys arrested for allegedly stealing motorcycles in Khon Kaen Thai police arrested four teenagers and seized 11 stolen motorcycles and spare parts in a raid on a garage in Mueang District of the north-eastern province of Khon Kaen on Friday. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278933-four-boys-arrested-for-allegedly-stealing-motorcycles-in-khon-kaen/

Thai police arrested four teenagers and seized 11 stolen motorcycles and spare parts in a raid on a garage in Mueang District of the north-eastern province of Khon Kaen on Friday. Pol Maj-Gen Noppakao Sommanas, commander of the provincial police, said that the group, aged 13 and 14, claimed that they learned the tricks of stealing motorcycles online. He said that the boys would usually travel to parking lots to find motorcycles to steal, especially those with the ignition keys left in them. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/four-boys-arrested-for-allegedly-stealing-motorcycles-in-khon-kaen/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-11-26 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

"I'm just reclaiming my eroded land" says well known restaurant owner pouring cement at Mae Phim Beach Daily News Thai Caption: Cement pouring on the beach Daily News reported that officials in Rayong on Thailand's eastern seaboard reacted promptly to complaints made at watchdog Damrongtham that a local well known restaurant owner was building an illegal sea wall on Mae Phim beach. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278931-im-just-reclaiming-my-eroded-land-says-well-known-restaurant-owner-pouring-cement-at-mae-phim-beach/

Daily News Thai Caption: Cement pouring on the beach Daily News reported that officials in Rayong on Thailand's eastern seaboard reacted promptly to complaints made at watchdog Damrongtham that a local well known restaurant owner was building an illegal sea wall on Mae Phim beach. When the authorities arrived a cement truck was making a delivery and migrants were building the wall along a 200 meter stretch of beach. Work was halted immediately. Picture: Daily News Restaurant owner Wirisan, 78, said he had title deeds and the wall was within his property. A GPS check showed that it was not. He said that he had been there for 30 years and had been turned down planning permission for the wall by the Sunthorn Phu authority. Picture: Daily News He said he is appealing that ruling in the courts and the matter is pending. He explained that strong storms and winds had whipped up waves that had eroded his land at the back of the restaurant. He was merely building a wall to protect his property. Picture: Daily News Environmentalist Phuchong Sarisadeechaiyakun said it was a clear case of encrochment on the beach. All work would be stopped while the dispute over the land is decided once and for all. If it proves to be within the confines of the beach then all the wall structures and preparations must be totally removed. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-11-26 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more! 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

Taxis used in Bangkok area for five years with fake plates - danger to passengers highlighted Picture: Siam Rath Siam Rath reported on action by the metropolitan police and local forces in Klong 3, Klong Luang, Pathum Thani against taxis with fake registration plates. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278927-taxis-used-in-bangkok-area-for-five-years-with-fake-plates-danger-to-passengers-highlighted/

Picture: Siam Rath Siam Rath reported on action by the metropolitan police and local forces in Klong 3, Klong Luang, Pathum Thani against taxis with fake registration plates. Back on october 26th they investigated a man called Ronnachai, 46, who they found with fake plate making equipment at his house. Picture: Siam Rath At a shop he ran nearby were 300 damning items of evidence that showed he had been producing fake plates for vehicles that could not be legally registered as taxis due to their age. A subsequent inquiry led to an Altis taxi that had fake plates that had been driven around the Bangkok area for 5 years. It was more than 12 years old and had had a makeover to make it look like a newer vehicle. In other moves a further five taxis were seized and sent to forces in the metropolitan area where crimes occurred. Picture: Siam Rath Forgery of plates and other items like tax discs can see people jailed for up to 5 years and fined up to 100,000 baht. Police said that the proliferation of fake plates meant problems for the public in that the police were unable to catch taxi drivers responsible for sex crime or theft. It also made it hard to get back things that forgetful passengers left behind. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-11-26 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more! 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

Damning English survey ranking leaves Thailand almost rock bottom in the World - Singapore and Philippines lead way in Asia Says.com reported on the latest rankings of English Proficiency by a Swedish firm called EF Education First Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278922-damning-english-survey-ranking-leaves-thailand-almost-rock-bottom-in-the-world-singapore-and-philippines-lead-way-in-asia/

Says.com reported on the latest rankings of English Proficiency by a Swedish firm called EF Education First in which the data from 2.1 million test results among non-native speakers was used to compile a 111 country list ranked according to five categories: 1 Very High Proficiency - top were the Netherlands followed by Singapore, Austria, Norway and Denmark in fifth. No surprise there was no Thailand there. 2 High proficiency - the Philippines made 22nd on this list with Malaysia snapping at their heels in 24th. Still no Thailand, but still no major surprise. 3. Moderate proficiency - maybe Thailand could be here. Wrong again. This larger list contained the likes of Italy in 32nd, France, 34, Russia, 40, India 52 and Vietnam 60th. So what of category 4 of the five, Low Proficiency. Still no Thailand. China, 62, Nepal, 65, Bangladesh, 66, Japan, 80. Finally it was the lowest of the low, the Very Low proficiency section up to 111th and last place. Myanmar made 93rd, Cambodia 94th while Thailand got 97th. Global ranking of countries and regions They could still crow, however, as Laos was last! Also bringing up the rear were Yemen and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Usually the Thai media is all over surveys like a rash, especially when Thailand is presented in a glowing light. On this occasion we have yet to see a Thai news report on the story. This one came from Malaysia and barely commented on Thailand at all. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-11-26 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more! 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