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Illegal Chinese immigrant and Thai helper nabbed in North by Chiang Saen immigration Chiang Saen immigration in Chiang Rai in the north of Thailand acting on information received arrested Unkham, 56 in Rim Khong sub-district. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278844-illegal-chinese-immigrant-and-thai-helper-nabbed-in-north-by-chiang-saen-immigration/

Picture: Siam Rath Chiang Saen immigration in Chiang Rai in the north of Thailand acting on information received arrested Unkham, 56 in Rim Khong sub-district. He was charged with aiding and abetting foreign nationals to enter Thailand illegally, reported Siam Rath. Outside a house 25 year old Zhang Bowen, a Chinese national, was arrested on a motorcycle. He claimed to have only been in Thailand a few days. Picture: Siam Rath He had no passport and there was no record of him ever coming to or leaving the kingdom. He also claimed he was just about to go back to Laos. Both of those in custody are being prepared for prosecution. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-11-25 - 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

State hacking inquiry leads to online gambling bust - 14 arrested Picture: Thai Rath Metropolitan police and Thailand's so called cyber cops raided a house in Bang Khun Thian western Bangkok where they made 14 arrests of a group involved in a gambling operation. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278840-state-hacking-inquiry-leads-to-online-gambling-bust-14-arrested/

Picture: Siam Rath Metropolitan police and Thailand's so called cyber cops raided a house in Bang Khun Thian western Bangkok where they made 14 arrests of a group involved in a gambling operation. This followed an earlier hacking of a government website and the placing of a gambling ad. Picture: Siam Rath It was said to be a 100 million baht turnover gambling operation. A dozen computers and 10 phones were taken into evidence, reported Siam Rath, who added that the suspects were now in the hands of the Ratburana police in the Thai capital. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-11-25 - 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

SPONSORED BY by Rooster | ASEAN NOW One man epitomized the Beautiful Game last night with his second telling contribution in Brazil's 2-0 defeat of Serbia. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278839-this-is-football-my-american-friends-prepare-for-a-lesson-in-the-beautiful-game/

SPONSORED BY by Rooster | ASEAN NOW One man epitomized the Beautiful Game last night with his second telling contribution in Brazil's 2-0 defeat of Serbia. Richarlison. So good they named him once. He may have got himself a little off balance but the swivel and overhead kick were sublime. With skill like that he could find himself in Golden Boot territory especially as Brazil are likely to make the final. Seven games to fill your boots. Also eyeing a second consecutive World Cup Golden Boot is England's Harry Kane who was passed fit to play for the Three Lions against USA tonight (2am Thai time). I'm expecting England not only to beat our American cousins comfortably but do it in a style befitting of our status as inventors of the game. For, my dear friends across yonder pond, this is football where only two players can pick the ball up and it's round. I'm sure your football game is wonderful and let's face it there's more than enough time between plays to get a hotdog but.... It's not football and it never will be the world's most popular game even if you start calling the Superbowl the "World Series". "We beat you 1-0 in 1950 in the biggest World Cup finals shock in history" I hear you mutter. Ah yes, but we didn't take that event seriously at the time because we knew we were the best footballing nation on the planet and there was absolutely no need to prove it. This was confirmed in 1966. Admittedly things have not gone all to plan since then. No big trophy wins for the men's team and for decades the "English inventors" have been given lessons on how to play from most corners of the earth. But still... In other games last night Uruguay and South Korea played out an entertaining 0-0 draw. Earlier Embolo who was born in Cameroon but plays for Switzerland helped the latter with the goal in a 1-0 victory. The third of last night's matches set the stage for Cristiano Ronaldo that resulted in a 3-2 win for Portugal against Ghana. Ronaldo became the first man to score at five FIFA World Cups. He may have been a little cheeky in how he won the penalty but it was fired home with aplomb to trigger a "Siu" celebration from player and crowd. A true legend of the game. Tonight's action continues to follow the 5pm - 8pm - 11pm - 2am Thai time schedule. Group B Wales vs Iran 5pm Group A Qatar vs Senegal 8pm Netherlands vs Ecuador 11pm Group B England vs USA 2am These are the second games in Groups A and B. Wales will be looking to consolidate their point against the USA with victory over Iran. I expect Iran to bounce back and deny any singing in the valleys or..... In Tenerife....an interesting snippet gleaned from the BBC was that Welsh supporters had descended on the Spanish holiday island in droves to watch the footy. There were 2,500 of them after a woman started a small party that just grew and grew via internet advertising. Many cited the prohibitive cost of a trip to Qatar and opted for bars in Tenerife in a huge fanzone. Fair play to the Weslsh who are in large numbers in Qatar also. I expect a hatful of goals from Senegal against the hapless hosts in the second mismatch.... er I mean match. Not having Mane will make little difference and at least 5-0 is expected. The Netherlands should also have far too much for Ecuador. The men in orange are Rooster's pick to go all the way. England round off proceedings against the USA at 2am. When those of us guilty of brazen, unfounded bravado will likely get our comeuppance with a slathering of US relish. Set alarms where necessary and stay tuned to the 2022 World Cup. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-11-25

Transport Minister Orders Solutions to Slow Luggage Claims SAMUT PRAKAN, Nov 25 (TNA) – Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob ordered Thai Airways International to solve delays in luggage claims for inbound passengers at Suvarnabhumi airport in 30 days. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278837-transport-minister-orders-solutions-to-slow-luggage-claims/

SAMUT PRAKAN, Nov 25 (TNA) – Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob ordered Thai Airways International to solve delays in luggage claims for inbound passengers at Suvarnabhumi airport in 30 days. The minister inspected services at the main airport of the country and found that travelers’ congestion in their immigration process was obviously relieved because it took 15 minutes for each of travelers to have their passport checked. However, the minister saw that inbound air passengers had to wait for a long while to claim their luggage. Suvarnabhumi airport has two service providers for luggage handling – Thai Airways International (THAI) and Bangkok Flight Services (BFS). The delay happened mostly with THAI because it downsized its organization and workforce. Source: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news/line-today-english-news-1064726 -- © Copyright Thai News Agency 2022-11-25 - 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!

Netizens go ballistic after Thais mimic beggars, poor and handicapped at birthday party Sanook Thai Caption: Birthday party begging teams Sanook reported that Thai social media was mostly outraged by pictures of their compatriots enjoying themselves at a private party. A clip got out. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278836-netizens-go-ballistic-after-thais-mimic-beggars-poor-and-handicapped-at-birthday-party/

Sanook Thai Caption: Birthday party begging teams Sanook reported that Thai social media was mostly outraged by pictures of their compatriots enjoying themselves at a private party. A clip got out. This was not any old party. The theme was "Beggars" and partygoers had gone dressed up as beggars, poor people and blind singing beggars. Netizens felt it was in bad taste looking down on the poor and handicapped of the kingdom. Apologies were demanded. Sanook went to find the party organiser at a restaurant on the Ban Bung to Klaeng Road in Chonburi, central Thailand. Juthathip, 35, explained that the party happened in an estate nearby on November 19th. She and her friends always get together to celebrate birthdays and they always have dress up themes to spice things up a bit. This time it was "Beggars". Questioned as to the appropriateness of all this she said that she was sorry if offence was caused, but it was a private party just for fun and no disrespect to anyone was intended. This was backed up by Pornchai who was filmed as a beggar in the clip who said no offence was intended. But he also offered an apology. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-11-25 - 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

Provinces Set Goals to Mitigate Haze Crisis by Paul Rujopakarn BANGKOK (NNT) - Chiang Mai Province has announced its latest efforts to curb haze this year, with the goal of slashing emissions from forest fires. The province recently held a task force meeting on mitigating forest fires and smog, attended by provincial officials, private firms, experts and representatives from local communities. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278835-provinces-set-goals-to-mitigate-haze-crisis/

by Paul Rujopakarn BANGKOK (NNT) - Chiang Mai Province has announced its latest efforts to curb haze this year, with the goal of slashing emissions from forest fires. The province recently held a task force meeting on mitigating forest fires and smog, attended by provincial officials, private firms, experts and representatives from local communities. The province aims to reduce forest fire hotspots by 20%, effectively setting a cap of 9,833 hotspots covering up to 718,000 rai of forest land. Officials are also urging private firms and communities to clean their roads and limit emissions from vehicles, construction projects and factories. Additionally, Chiang Mai authorities have been in talks with provincial administrations in neighboring countries to collectively address this issue. The Samut Sakhon Provincial Administrative Organization has meanwhile joined hands with the provincial natural resources and environment office to organize a tree-growing campaign. Seedlings for some 500 trees, along with organic fertilizers, have been distributed to participating agencies and organizations, as the campaign aims to expand green spaces and achieve a low-carbon society. Trees planted as part of this campaign will be monitored to gauge the amount of greenhouse gasses captured as part of the program. The campaign will also ensure the preservation of 709 silver trumpet trees planted along a 6-kilometer section of Ekkachai Road. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG221125104346090 -- © Copyright NNT 2022-11-25 - 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!

Army arrest four over yaba deal - 194,000 pills and many weapons seized in NE Daily News Thai Caption: Drugs and many weapons seized Daily News reported on a drugs and weapons bust by the Rasuranaree military and several other special forces in Sisaket in the north east of Thailand. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278832-army-arrest-four-over-yaba-deal-194000-pills-and-many-weapons-seized-in-ne/

Daily News Thai Caption: Drugs and many weapons seized Daily News reported on a drugs and weapons bust by the Rasuranaree military and several other special forces in Sisaket in the north east of Thailand. Initially two people were arrested at a hotel in the Muang Neua sub-distrcit of Muang district. Picture: Daily News They were found in possession of 200 yaba pills, a packet of crystal meth and a loaded gun. A vehicle was taken into evidence. The inquiry was expanded and soon 2 others were arrested in the area of Ban Leu Chai in Hua Chang sub-district of Kanthararom district, also in Sisaket. In their possession were 193,800 yaba, weapons and a car. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-11-25 - 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

Tim Newton Today - Nov 25: Thai tourist numbers, latest rules for cannabis use, Michelin stars Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278831-tim-newton-today-nov-25-thai-tourist-numbers-latest-rules-for-cannabis-use-michelin-stars/

A few surprises for tourist arrivals into Thailand this year, the latest in the Great Cannabis Debacle... "buy it but don't smoke it here", Michelin stars doled out to BKK restaurants, Samui and Pattaya get new tourist arrivals, Thai car exports surge, police held to account for heavy-handed response to APEC protesters. Tim Newton Today is a daily, independent look at Thai and south East Asian regional news. Thanks to our sponsor 5 Star Marine in Phuket... https://5starmarinephuket.com TIMESTAMPS 0:42 - Malaysian King 'appoints' new PM 4:20 - Tourist arrivals to Thailand 2022 6:55 - Latest twist in the cannabis story for Thailand 9:55 - Michelin stars for BKK restaurants 11:55 - Thai car exports booming 12:40 - Tourism employment report 14:50 - Medical tourism recovers 17:56 - Cruise ship for Samui, Russian flights to U-Tapao 18:44 - Riot police response demanded from injured journalists

Ladyboy murdered after Lumpini meet - necklace, dumbbell on chain, phone recovered - victim was tossed in klong "alive" Daily News Thai Caption: Murder moment revealed! Thai media of all descriptions has been following a sensational murder case after the body of Piyada Sornkul, 29, was found in a klong in the area of Klong 2, Klong Luang, Pathum Thani, north of the Thai capital Bangkok. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278830-ladyboy-murdered-after-lumpini-meet-necklace-dumbbell-on-chain-phone-recovered-victim-was-tossed-in-klong-alive/

Daily News Thai Caption: Murder moment revealed! Thai media of all descriptions has been following a sensational murder case after the body of Piyada Sornkul, 29, was found in a klong in the area of Klong 2, Klong Luang, Pathum Thani, north of the Thai capital Bangkok. The victim is a ladyboy who Daily News called "Korya". It has been discovered, reported Thai Rath, that the victim had gone to Lumpini Park where he parked a Mazda 2. He was then invited by a group of young men to go with them in their vehicle. After the body was found in the area of Soi Bongkot 40, a detailed autopsy showed three blunt force trauma wounds to the head. Picture: Thai Rath Missing was an iPhone, a brand name necklace and some cash of an unspecified amount. Region 1 police managed to arrest a 39 year old man called Yuthaphol who told them how the victim was picked up in the Withayu (Wireless Road) area of downtown Bangkok. A knife was then used to threaten the victim in an attempt to rob him. But the victim fought back and in order to escape punishment for what happened a hammer was used to kill the victim who was then put in the klong. The victim had his neck weighed down by a dumbbell with chain. The necklace and phone were tossed in after him to conceal all the evidence. Yesterday evening rescue workers from Poh Teck Tung and divers uncovered the missing evidence from the klong 500 meters from where the body was discovered earlier. Picture: Thai Rath They retrieved a 5 kilogram dumbbell and chain, an iPhone 13 and a Three Monarchs necklace that were all handed over to the Klong Luang police. One rescue worker said that the dumbbell had not been properly tied to the victim's neck so it was ineffective in weighing down the body. With decomposition setting in the body had floated away in the slow moving water. Daily News were more sensational in their reporting mentioning the good looks of the victim who they said was "tossed into the klong while still alive". They based this on the statement of a 36 year old "rider" (delivery man on motorcycle) who they called the "cruel murderer". He said he had hit the victim twice before describing coolly what he did next. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-11-25 - 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

Russian/French tourists among three arrested for overstay/immigration offences on Koh Phangan Daily News Thai Caption: But it's so nice here! Daily News reported from the south of Thailand where immigration police busted several foreigners on the holiday island of Koh Phangan. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278823-russianfrench-tourists-among-three-arrested-for-overstayimmigration-offences-on-koh-phangan/

Daily News Thai Caption: But it's so nice here! Daily News reported from the south of Thailand where immigration police busted several foreigners on the holiday island of Koh Phangan. In their headline and picture caption they made light of the issue intimating that the reason for the overstay and illegality was that the sea there was so beautiful. Chief of region 6 of the Immigration Bureau Pol Maj-Gen Praphansak Prasansuk sent in his deputies led by chief of Surat Thani immigration Pol Col Suphraprik Phankosol. Picture: Daily News Found having been illegally staying in the kingdom was Kaewinthong L. from Laos. Arrested on overstay were two Europeans. A Russian named Alexander M. had overstayed by 29 days. Picture: Daily News A French woman called Ophelia C. (name transliterated from Thai and possibly incorrect) had overstayed by 93 days. Colonel Suphraprik said this was all part of keeping Thailand safe and both Thais and foreign lawbreakers were on his radar. He asked for people with tips to call Surat Thani immigration on 07 738 0881/2 or contact the local immigration website. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-11-25 - 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

Photo taken Nov. 24, 2022, shows a new naval base built at Subic Bay, Philippines. (Kyodo) KYODO NEWS SUBIC, Philippines - The U.S. military will likely return to Subic Bay 30 years after relinquishing what was once their largest military base in Asia due to concerns over China's increasing maritime assertiveness, a top official of the local body overseeing the free port zone said. The former U.S. Naval Base Subic Bay, which faces the South China Sea, has become a bustling free port that employs about 150,000 locals, administered by the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority. Manila and Washington have been in negotiations over setting up five more locations in the Asian country to build U.S. military facilities and preposition weapons under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement. Full story: https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2022/11/34dad3ba3fae-us-military-poised-to-return-to-subic-bay-counter-chinas-presence.html KYODO NEWS 2022-11-26

NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Friday November 25 2022 Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278818-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-friday-november-25-2022/

Listen to the news: Police say the Chinese business man known as TuHao being detained and suspected of connections with illegal night venues and drugs has refused to provide a statement and denied all charges. Police applied to detain him for 12 days, the court refused bail as he was deemed a flight risk. A representative of four photojournalists injured in a clash between riot police and anti-government protesters at last week’s Apec summit has asked parliamentarians to investigate allegations of police brutality while officers were trying to stop protesters from marching to the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center. The Royal Thai Police have announced their own investigation, saying any officers found to have used excessive force would be disciplined. Health officials are investigating the death of a 38 year old man who’s suspected of having Covid-19 when he was found in his condominium at Ladprao Bangkok. Work colleagues say the man hadn’t been seen and failed to join an online meeting, prompting a visit to his home. Authorities are awaiting results from an autopsy, and advise people with health conditions to obtain a free covid booster every 4 months. The minister for public health Anutin yesterday stressed the need for a specific law to control the legal use of cannabis, as critics call for the plant to be re categorized as narcotic. REGION Malaysia: world leaders have congratulated 75 year old Anwar Ibrahim after he was sworn in as the country’s 10th prime minister yesterday. Several parties agreed to join the coalition to form what is hoped to be a national unity government. Financial markets jumped at the news. Speaking at a press conference last night Prime minister Ibrahim promised to represent all races and seek change, which he called a symbol of new hope for Malaysia. Philippines: Manila and Washington appear set to return U.S troops to Subic Bay 30 years after closing what was once their largest military base in Asia. In All five more locations will likely be developed for US military facilities under an Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement. Hong Kong a court has postponed the sentencing of media tycoon Jimmy lie. He was convicted of allowing a consultancy to work within his company. Bright, cloudy with rain Chiang Mai: Partly cloudy with rain 28C Bangkok: Cloudy with rain thunderstorms 30C Pattaya: and SE: Cloudy with rain thunderstorms 28C. Phuket: Cloudy with rain thunderstorms 29C Hua Hin: Bright but Cloudy with showers 29 C. Credits: Bangkok Post, The Nation, Asean Now, Khaosod English, Hua Hin Today, Royal Coast Review, Kulsawek Sawekwannakorn, Thainewsroom.com, The Pattaya News, Phuket News, Channel News Asia, South China Morning Post, The Straits Times. The Irrawaddy. Windy.com. Wunderground.com. Listen Live: Surf 102.5 Facebook: Surf 102.5 -- © Copyright SURF 102.5 FM 2022-11-25 - 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!

World Sports News - Friday 25 November by Chili Radio Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278813-world-sports-news-friday-25-november-by-chili-radio/

Listen to the news: Rugby - Ben Donaldson will start at fly-half for the first time for Australia in tomorrow's final Autumn Nations series match against Wales in Cardiff. The playmaker gets his chance as Bernard Foley is unavailable as the game is not in World Rugby's international window and his club side is outside Australia. Lock Will Skelton is also absent.The Wallabies have a lengthy injury list which includes star flanker Michael Hooper. Northampton's Tommy Freeman takes Jack Nowell's place on the wing in one of four changes for England's match against South Africa also tomorrow. Elsewhere Ellis Genge and Luke Cowan-Dickie have dropped to the bench with Mako Vunipola and hooker Jamie George coming into the starting line-up. Download the Chili Radio app : https://chiliradio.app for Chili Pop and Chili Classics. -- © Copyright Chili RADIO 2022-11-25 Chili Radio: https://chiliradiothailand.com Listen Live: https://chiliradio.asia - 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.