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UPDATE: Cannabis revolution targeted as MPs and public confront the Bhumjaithai Party’s populist gambit by Joseph O' Connor Minister of Public Health Anutin Charnvirakul is clinging to his signature achievement in power which has come to be seen as the complete legalisation of cannabis in Thailand even though the Bhumjaithai Party and Mr Anutin himself have claimed not to support widespread cannabis use. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278789-thailand’s-health-minister-anutin-defends-cannabis-bill-in-parliament/?do=findComment&comment=17746943

Cannabis revolution targeted as MPs and public confront the Bhumjaithai Party’s populist gambit by Joseph O' Connor Minister of Public Health Anutin Charnvirakul is clinging to his signature achievement in power which has come to be seen as the complete legalisation of cannabis in Thailand even though the Bhumjaithai Party and Mr Anutin himself have claimed not to support widespread cannabis use. What MPs have described as a ‘distorted’ marijuana bill which was supposed to control the recreational use of the drugs has instead provided a framework for just that which it was supposed to suppress with minor, obvious and insignificant restrictions. The revolt against the bill in September has already led to bad blood between the Bhumjaithai Party and Democrat Party in the coalition government. It will be a contentious issue for the next General Election when the public will have its voice on the subject. It is an issue which will decide the future course of the populist Bhumjaithai Party which has now staked its future on the mission to legalise pot and placing it at the centre of the economy. On Tuesday, a few hundred protesters took to the streets of Bangkok calling for Thailand’s cannabis or marijuana revolution, launched on June 9th last by the Bhumjaithai Party and Minister of Public Health Anutin Charnvirakul, not to be rolled back. However, with a significant grassroots movement at the constituency level opposed to the current cannabis free for all and a majority of politicians in parliament determined to put a stop to the situation, the future of the country’s growing number of cannabis joint shops and vision of the Bhumjaithai Party may be soon be put to the test and sword. Top medical figures and politicians on November 10th submitted a petition to the Administrative Court to strike down Minister Anutin’s ministerial order and pot legalisation revolution. At the same time, it is becoming increasingly clear that this will be a hot and divisive issue in the General Election next year with a vote for the Bhumjaithai Party becoming a vote for the future of cannabis in Thailand, a drug that is still opposed by many and only used by a small minority for recreational purposes. Full story: https://www.thaiexaminer.com/thai-news-foreigners/2022/11/24/recreational-cannabis-targeted-as-mps-revolt-anutin-bhumjaithai/ -- © Copyright Thai Examiner 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!

Final details for Pattaya International Fireworks Festival 2022: Parking, Firework times, road closures, etc. By Adam Judd PHOTO: เรารักพัทยา Pattaya, Thailand-It’s finally here. The 2022 Pattaya International Fireworks Festival starts tomorrow, November 25th, 2022, and runs for two days on Pattaya Beach. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278810-final-details-for-pattaya-international-fireworks-festival-2022-parking-firework-times-road-closures-etc/

PHOTO: เรารักพัทยา By Adam Judd Pattaya, Thailand-It’s finally here. The 2022 Pattaya International Fireworks Festival starts tomorrow, November 25th, 2022, and runs for two days on Pattaya Beach. The free event, which we have given significant coverage to over the past few weeks, features four major countries showing spectacular fireworks shows on Pattaya Beach in an event that is expected to attract over 100,000 tourists and visitors. We will link some of our prior information and give details here on new information and things to know. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/11/24/final-details-for-pattaya-international-fireworks-festival-2022-parking-firework-times-road-closures-etc/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 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!

Thammanat Clique’s Condition For Comeback To Prawit’s Camp Mulled Over By Thai Newsroom Reporters Maverick MP Thammanat Prompao, left, and Deputy Prime Minister-cum-Palang Pracharath Party leader Prawit Wongsuwan, right. Photo: Matichon Weekly A DOZEN “RENEGADE” MPs under leadership of maverick MP Thammanat Prompao are only looking to return to the ruling Palang Pracharath Party on a conditional basis which has been taken into account, according to partisan sources. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278809-thammanat-clique’s-condition-for-comeback-to-prawit’s-camp-mulled-over/

Maverick MP Thammanat Prompao, left, and Deputy Prime Minister-cum-Palang Pracharath Party leader Prawit Wongsuwan, right. Photo: Matichon Weekly By Thai Newsroom Reporters A DOZEN “RENEGADE” MPs under leadership of maverick MP Thammanat Prompao are only looking to return to the ruling Palang Pracharath Party on a conditional basis which has been taken into account, according to partisan sources. Those “renegade” MPs currently attached to the Thai Economic Party have demanded that their possible comeback to the Palang Pracharath, headed by Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan, may only take place on condition that the largest coalition partner no longer name Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha as partisan candidate for head of a post-election government as had been the case in the 2019 general election. Besides, the speculated return of the Thammanat clique to the Palang Pracharath may only occur on condition that Palang Pracharath secretary-general-cum-Deputy Finance Minister Santi Prompat practically depart from Prawit’s camp for whatever reasons, said the sources who only spoke on condition that they not be identified. Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2022/11/24/thammanat-cliques-condition-for-comeback-to-prawits-camp-mulled-over/ -- © Copyright THAI NEWSROOM 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!

Street dogs captured and transferred to shelter after allegedly damaging cars in Chonburi By Tanakorn Panyadee PHOTO: ข่าวคนชล Sattahip, Chonburi — A dozen street dogs inhabiting a parking lot in Chonburi’s Sattahip district were anesthetized and taken to a dog shelter after reportedly causing mischief while chasing cats. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278808-street-dogs-captured-and-transferred-to-shelter-after-allegedly-damaging-cars-in-chonburi/

PHOTO: ข่าวคนชล By Tanakorn Panyadee Sattahip, Chonburi — A dozen street dogs inhabiting a parking lot in Chonburi’s Sattahip district were anesthetized and taken to a dog shelter after reportedly causing mischief while chasing cats. The dogs (9 male and 3 female) were captured on Wednesday, November 23rd, following CCTV footage of them chasing 4-5 cats around vehicles parked at a parking lot at the Sattahip fresh market. The naughty dogs were clearly seen bitting at and scratching vehicles while they tried to attack their more nimble enemies. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/11/24/street-dogs-captured-and-transferred-to-shelter-after-allegedly-damaging-cars-in-chonburi/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 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!

Polish motorbike rider dies after colliding with a taxi in Kamala By Goongnang Suksawat Kamala – A 69-year-old male Polish motorbike rider died after he crashed his motorbike into a taxi car in Kamala. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278807-polish-motorbike-rider-dies-after-colliding-with-a-taxi-in-kamala/

By Goongnang Suksawat Kamala – A 69-year-old male Polish motorbike rider died after he crashed his motorbike into a taxi car in Kamala. Emergency responders were notified of the accident at 5:40 P.M. yesterday (November 23rd) near the Kuan Yak Kamala area on the Kamala – Patong Road in Kamala. Emergency responders and the Phuket Express arrived at the scene to find the damaged taxi car on the road. The driver, Mr. Wirayut Thongpaen, 45, was at the scene waiting for law enforcement. Full story: https://thephuketexpress.com/2022/11/24/polish-motorbike-rider-dies-after-colliding-with-a-taxi-in-kamala/ -- © Copyright The Phuket Express 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!

Kathu to hold 25th Half Marathon By Goongnang Suksawat Kathu-The Kathu Municipality will be holding the Kathu Half Marathon 25th Anniversary edition on local and natural routes in December. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278806-kathu-to-hold-25th-half-marathon/

By Goongnang Suksawat Kathu-The Kathu Municipality will be holding the Kathu Half Marathon 25th Anniversary edition on local and natural routes in December. The Kathu District Chief Mr. Siwat Rawangkun told the Phuket Express: “The marathon will be held next month on December 11th. There will be at least 2,500 runners joining in the marathon.” “There are four types of races in the marathon which are Walk for Heath for 2.5 kilometers with no age limit, Fun Run for 6 kilometers, Mini Marathon for 10.5 kilometers and a Half Marathon for 21 kilometers.” Full story: https://thephuketexpress.com/2022/11/24/kathu-to-hold-25th-half-marathon/ -- © Copyright The Phuket Express 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!

Foreign tourist rescued from drowning at Kata Beach By Goongnang Suksawat PHOTO: Wannisa Kumban Kata – A male foreign tourist has been rescued from drowning at Kata Beach. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278805-foreign-tourist-rescued-from-drowning-at-kata-beach/

PHOTO: Wannisa Kumban By Goongnang Suksawat Kata – A male foreign tourist has been rescued from drowning at Kata Beach. Ms. Wannisa Kumban who is a local at the area told the Phuket Express that there was a group of foreign tourists who were still in the water before the night fell after lifeguards had left after working hours. One of the male tourists was struggling in the waves before his friends pulled him up from the water. A local man who is a former lifeguard was nearby. He provided the victim with first aid while waiting for emergency responders to arrive. Full story: https://thephuketexpress.com/2022/11/24/foreign-tourist-rescued-from-drowning-at-kata-beach/ -- © Copyright The Phuket Express 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!

Female beer vendor on Bangla Road takes off her clothes in protest after being warned for illegally selling alcohol By Goongnang Suksawat Bangla Road – A female beer vendor took off her clothes in protest after she was warned by officials for illegally selling alcohol on the Bangla Road in Patong. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278804-female-beer-vendor-on-bangla-road-takes-off-her-clothes-in-protest-after-being-warned-for-illegally-selling-alcohol/

By Goongnang Suksawat Bangla Road – A female beer vendor took off her clothes in protest after she was warned by officials for illegally selling alcohol on the Bangla Road in Patong. The Patong Entertainment Business Association (PEBA) President Mr. Weerawit Kreuasombat told the Phuket Express. “Selling alcohol in foam boxes by vendors or pop-up style alcohol booths must be banned as this is illegal. The Bangla Road is a public road and one cannot sell alcohol on the road.” Meanwhile, after the issue was brought up by Patong officials, there was a video of a woman who was selling beer in foam boxes on the Bangla Road. Relevant municipality officials warned the female vendor that selling alcohol without a license was illegal but she took off her clothes seemingly to protest the officials warning. Full story: https://thephuketexpress.com/2022/11/24/female-beer-vendor-on-bangla-road-takes-off-her-clothes-in-protest-after-being-warned-for-illegally-selling-alcohol/ -- © Copyright The Phuket Express 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!

Thailand’s car sales for the first ten months jump 17% Domestic car sales in Thailand, in the first ten months of 2022, were 698,305 vehicles, representing a 17.09% increase, compared to the same period last year, according to the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI). Full stoty: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278803-thailand’s-car-sales-for-the-first-ten-months-jump-17/

Domestic car sales in Thailand, in the first ten months of 2022, were 698,305 vehicles, representing a 17.09% increase, compared to the same period last year, according to the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI). 1,496,591 motorcycles were sold, an increase of 13.68% over the same period last year. 800,672 completely-built cars, worth about 497 billion baht, were exported during the January-October period, an increase of 12.40% over the same period last year. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thailands-car-sales-for-the-first-ten-months-jump-17/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 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!

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Thai Eateries, Street Food Stalls Received Bib Gourmand Award BANGKOK, Nov 24 (TNA) – Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is pleased with the 189 eateries and street food stalls in the country that received the Bib Gourmand Award from Michelin, according to the government spokesman. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278761-thai-eateries-street-food-stalls-received-bib-gourmand-award/

50th Anniversary of Air Force’s Peacemaker Planes PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN, (TNA) — The Royal Thai Air Force marked the 50th anniversary of its Peacemaker fleet which is now the world’s only one remaining fleet of Peacemaker aircraft. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278781-50th-anniversary-of-air-force’s-peacemaker-planes/

Covid-Infected Thai Man Dies While Working From Home by TNR Staff A THAI man who was working from home after contracting Covid-19 was found dead today (Nov. 24) after his colleagues came to check on him as he had missed meetings for two days in a row, Matichon newspaper said. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278747-covid-infected-thai-man-dies-while-working-from-home/

by TNR Staff A THAI man who was working from home after contracting Covid-19 was found dead today (Nov. 24) after his colleagues came to check on him as he had missed meetings for two days in a row, Matichon newspaper said. The unidentified 38-year-old man caught the infection on Sunday after coming into contact with five to six employees of a company who were all infected. The management of his company had then told him to work from home. Ruamkatanyu Foundation volunteers came to collect his body from his condo in Soi Ladprao 101. Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2022/11/24/covid-infected-thai-man-dies-while-working-from-home/ -- © Copyright THAI NEWSROOM 2022-11-24 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

Thailand’s Sovereign Credit Rating Still at BBB+: S&P BANGKOK, Nov 24 (TNA) – Thailand’s sovereign credit rating remains at BBB+ and its economic outlook is stable, according to S&P Global Ratings. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278745-thailand’s-sovereign-credit-rating-still-at-bbb-sp/

BANGKOK, Nov 24 (TNA) – Thailand’s sovereign credit rating remains at BBB+ and its economic outlook is stable, according to S&P Global Ratings. Patricia Mongkhonvanit, director-general of the Public Debt Management Office, said that on Nov 23 S&P Global Ratings (S&P) maintained the sovereign credit rating of Thailand at BBB+ and its economic outlook as stable. S&P said the tourism sector and economy of Thailand was recovering on its improved COVID-19 situation, country reopening and the adequate COVID-19 vaccination of its population. S&P predicted that the number of visitors to Thailand should rise from 428,000 in 2021 to about 10 million in 2022 which was higher than expected. Full story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-1064141 -- © Copyright Thai News Agency 2022-11-24 - 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!