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Listen to the news: One police officer was killed when a car bomb exploded inside a police compound in Naratiwat southern Thailand yesterday. A single individual dressed as a police officer parked a car filled with explosives inside the compound prior to the blast. At least 31 people were treated in hospital among them police officers and civilians. No one has claimed responsibility for the incident. A new bill to legalize cannabis and hemp will receive it’s second and third reading in parliament today, 20 to 30 MP’s say they will resign if the bill fails to go through. However opposition parties asked the courts to intervene with an injunction until there were more legal controls in place. The government drafted a bill which would hold businesses accountable for the sale of faulty goods for up to two years. The bill is intended to protect consumers from businesses knowingly or unknowingly selling defective goods and refusing to take responsibility. Two Chinese men allegedly involved in the abduction of another chinese business man last month in Pattaya were arrested yesterday. The two aged 27 and 30 had demanded a 35 million baht ransom from the businessman's family, they transferred 150 thousand baht in crypto currency to the abductors. A French man was arrested in Rawai after officers found whale skeletons at his premises. 52 year old Thierry Alain, admitted to possession, his arrest came after a tip off. The department of health says The number of Covid-19 cases has increased this month. Cases were expected to increase in Thailand with the arrival of the cooler season and as more people get together. REGION Malaysia: There is still no decision on the outcome of the general election after several political parties met the country's king yesterday. No party gained enough seats to form a new government. Anwar Ibrahim said the king had asked the two leading parties to work together to form a unity government. However, Mr Muhyiddin, said his party had rejected the suggestion. Sunny partly cloudy up north Thunderstorms in central and the southern Thailand Chiang Mai: sunny partly cloudy 33C Bangkok: Cloudy with rain thunderstorms 31C Pattaya and SE: Cloudy with rain 30C. Phuket: cloudy thundershowers 28C. Torrential rain across the south Hua Hin: Cloudy with showers, could see thunderstorms later afternoon 30 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 2022-11-23 - 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!

COVID Cases Up as Thailand Expects Seasonal Wave by Paul Rujopakarn BANGKOK (NNT) - The number of severe COVID-19 cases and related deaths in Thailand is on the rise, reflecting the global situation as Thai health authorities expect a small wave of infections during this year’s colder season. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278594-covid-cases-up-as-thailand-expects-seasonal-wave/

by Paul Rujopakarn BANGKOK (NNT) - The number of severe COVID-19 cases and related deaths in Thailand is on the rise, reflecting the global situation as Thai health authorities expect a small wave of infections during this year’s colder season. According to Dr Opas Karnkawinpong, Permanent Secretary of Public Health, the number of COVID hospitalizations in the week of November 13-19 reached nearly 4,000 cases for a daily average of 565 cases. This was higher than the figure from the previous week, during which about 3,200 patients were hospitalized. 69 fatalities were recorded in the same period, which was higher than the 49 reported for the previous week. 432 pneumonia cases were reported last week, along with 252 cases that required mechanical ventilation. These figures were also higher than the previous week, which recorded 329 pneumonia cases and 178 intubations. Dr Opas said many countries around the world are now reporting higher cases, signaling the start of a new wave of infections. Health authorities in Thailand had been expecting a small wave towards the end of the year as more people engage in group activities and events. Respiratory viruses also tend to spread faster during colder seasons when they can remain in the environment for longer periods. The Ministry of Public Health is encouraging the general public to keep up with their COVID-19 vaccinations, as the majority of severe cases and deaths occur among the unvaccinated and those who did not get their boosters. Concerning newer COVID variants, Dr Opas said more time is needed to determine if the strains are more transmissible or virulent. Newer variants tend to be more transmissible due to their ability to evade immune responses, though there is so far no evidence to suggest they can cause more serious symptoms. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG221123060736428 -- © Copyright NNT 2022-11-23 - 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 - Wednesday 23 November by Chili Radio Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278593-world-sports-news-wednesday-23-november-by-chili-radio/

Listen to the news: Football - Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo is to leave Manchester United with immediate effect. The decision follows a controversial interview in which the 37-year-old criticised the club and said he had "no respect" for manager Erik ten Hag. Both parties stated that Ronaldo's exit was "mutually agreed". The shock of the tournament so far in the Qatar World Cup 2022 saw well fancied Argentina beaten by Saudi Arabia 2-1 in Group C. Also in the same group Mexico and Poland drew 0-0. In Group D defending champions France cruised past Australia 4-1 and Denmark and Tunisia played out a 0-0 draw. Cricket - Travis Head and David Warner both hit centuries as Australia consigned England to their heaviest one-day international defeat in terms of runs in Melbourne. England were all out for 142 as the hosts had earlier scored 355-5 off 48 overs securing a 3-0 series sweep for the home nation. F1 - China's return to the Formula 1 schedule will be cancelled next year as a result of the country's Covid policies. Formula 1 has not visited China since 2019, but was due to return for the fourth race in 2023 on the 16 April. China's zero-Covid policy has led F1 to conclude the race cannot go ahead. Download the Chili Radio app : https://chiliradio.app for Chili Pop and Chili Classics. -- © Copyright Chili RADIO 2022-11-23 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. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

Bangla business operators urging Patong officials to clean up food, drink vendors, and alleged transgender prostitutes on Bangla Road By Goongnang Suksawat Patong – Business operators on Bangla Road in Patong are urging relevant officials to clean up food, drink vendors, and allegedly more than 100 transgender prostitutes. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278586-bangla-business-operators-urging-patong-officials-to-clean-up-food-drink-vendors-and-alleged-transgender-prostitutes-on-bangla-road/

By Goongnang Suksawat Patong – Business operators on Bangla Road in Patong are urging relevant officials to clean up food, drink vendors, and allegedly more than 100 transgender prostitutes. The Patong Entertainment Business Association (PEBA) President Mr. Weerawit Kreuasombat told the Phuket Express. “While Patong officials are now increasing safety management measures on Bangla Road, transgender prostitutes should be cleaned up too. We consistently get complaints that they are being annoying and aggressive to tourists. We have had multiple reports of pickpocketing and theft from them. Most of these transgender prostitutes are from Pattaya and Bangkok. The Bangla Road should not have transgender prostitutes and they should be banned from the area.” Full story: https://thephuketexpress.com/2022/11/22/bangla-business-operators-urging-patong-officials-to-clean-up-food-drink-vendors-and-alleged-transgender-prostitutes-on-bangla-road/ -- © Copyright The Phuket Express 2022-11-23 - 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!

Czech couple seriously injured after being hit by pickup truck in Phang Nga while crossing a road By Goongnang Suksawat Phang Nga-A Czech couple have sustained serious injuries after being hit by a pickup truck while crossing a road in Khao Lak. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278585-czech-couple-seriously-injured-after-being-hit-by-pickup-truck-in-phang-nga-while-crossing-a-road/

By Goongnang Suksawat Phang Nga-A Czech couple have sustained serious injuries after being hit by a pickup truck while crossing a road in Khao Lak. The Khao Lak Police was notified of the accident last night at 7:30 P.M. (November 21st) in the Kuekkak sub-district. Police and emergency responders arrived at the scene to find a damaged pickup truck on the road. The driver, identified only as Mr. Payak, 52, from Yasothorn, was waiting for police at the scene. In front of the pickup truck rescue workers found two injured foreigners who were Mr. Vladimir Koci, 64, and Mrs. Jana Koci Lhotakova, 50, both are Czech nationals. They both sustained serious injuries and were rushed to a local hospital. Full story: https://thephuketexpress.com/2022/11/22/czech-couple-seriously-injured-after-being-hit-by-pickup-truck-in-phang-nga-while-crossing-a-road/ -- © Copyright The Phuket Express 2022-11-23 - 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!

Frenchman arrested in Rawai for illegal possession of whale skeletons By Goongnang Suksawat Rawai – A French man has been arrested in Rawai for illegal possession of parts of whale skeletons. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278584-frenchman-arrested-in-rawai-for-illegal-possession-of-whale-skeletons/

By Goongnang Suksawat Rawai – A French man has been arrested in Rawai for illegal possession of parts of whale skeletons. The Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DEMCR) officials told the Phuket Express that they received a tip-off from a person who asked not to be named that a foreigner in Rawai has allegedly illegal possession of whale skeletons. Officials have continued their investigation in which they have finally arrested Mr. Alain, 52, French national, in Rawai yesterday (November 21st). Full story: https://thephuketexpress.com/2022/11/22/frenchman-arrested-in-rawai-for-illegal-possession-of-whale-skeletons/ -- © Copyright The Phuket Express 2022-11-23 - 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!

Chinese man arrested for allegedly stealing jobs from Thais by operating hairdresser’s shop in Pattaya By Tanakorn Panyadee Pattaya — Police Region Two and Immigration Police arrested a 34-year-old Chinese man and five foreign employees for running an illegal hairdresser’s shop in Pattaya. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278583-chinese-man-arrested-for-allegedly-stealing-jobs-from-thais-by-operating-hairdresser’s-shop-in-pattaya/

By Tanakorn Panyadee Pattaya — Police Region Two and Immigration Police arrested a 34-year-old Chinese man and five foreign employees for running an illegal hairdresser’s shop in Pattaya. The shop, creatively called “Hair Salon” was located in plain sight on Pattaya Second Road in Banglamung, Chonburi. Police officers led by Pol. Maj. Gen. Teerachai Chamnanmor busted the shop yesterday, November 21st, after receiving a tip-off from anonymous concerned citizens that the shop was operated by a Chinese national without a work permit. Under the Thai Foreign Business Act, hairdressing and other beauty treatment jobs were one of the professions strictly reserved for Thai nationals only, according to Pol. Maj. Gen. Teerachai. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/11/22/chinese-man-arrested-for-allegedly-stealing-jobs-from-thais-by-operating-hairdressers-shop-in-pattaya/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-11-23 - 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!

14-year-old Thai/Italian teen allegedly steals motorcycle taxi in Pattaya By Tanakorn Panyadee Pattaya — A 14-year-old Thai-Italian teen was caught on Monday, November 21st, after reportedly trying to steal a motorcycle taxi in Pattaya. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278582-14-year-old-thaiitalian-teen-allegedly-steals-motorcycle-taxi-in-pattaya/

By Tanakorn Panyadee Pattaya — A 14-year-old Thai-Italian teen was caught on Monday, November 21st, after reportedly trying to steal a motorcycle taxi in Pattaya. Pattaya police received a theft report from the victim, Mr. Neramit Klaiprayoon, a 46-year-old motorcycle taxi rider, at 11 PM yesterday. Neramit asked police officers to come and arrest the young suspect whom he caught after reportedly trying to steal his motorbike parked on the roadside of Pattaya Second Road in Banglamung, Chonburi. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/11/22/14-year-old-thai-italian-teen-allegedly-steals-motorcycle-taxi-in-pattaya/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-11-23 - 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 GPO to begin Phase 3 clinical trials of its COVID vaccine in December Thailand’s Government Pharmaceutical Organisation (GPO) plans to begin Phase 3 clinical trials of its COVID-19 vaccine in December, after it obtains the findings of the Phase 2 tests, expected at the end of this month or early next. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278581-thailands-gpo-to-begin-phase-3-clinical-trials-of-its-covid-vaccine-in-december/

Thailand’s Government Pharmaceutical Organisation (GPO) plans to begin Phase 3 clinical trials of its COVID-19 vaccine in December, after it obtains the findings of the Phase 2 tests, expected at the end of this month or early next. Dr. Nakorn Premsri, director of the National Vaccine Institute, said that, if the Phase 2 tests are satisfactory, the Phase 3 human trials will be conducted on volunteers who have been inoculated with other makes of COVID vaccines, such as AstraZeneca and Pfizer, to determine the effectiveness of the GPO vaccine. If the locally-created vaccine is as effective, he said it will be registered with the Thai Food and Drug Administration for use as a booster. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/gpo-to-begin-phase-3-clinical-trials-of-its-covid-vaccine-in-december/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-11-23 - 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!

2.3kgs of cocaine seized from airmail parcel sent from Portugal Thai customs and anti-narcotics officials seized about 2.31 kilograms of cocaine, found in an airmail parcel sent from Portugal, at a cargo terminal at Suvarnabhumi airport today (Tuesday). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278580-23kgs-of-cocaine-seized-from-airmail-parcel-sent-from-portugal/

Thai customs and anti-narcotics officials seized about 2.31 kilograms of cocaine, found in an airmail parcel sent from Portugal, at a cargo terminal at Suvarnabhumi airport today (Tuesday). Officials at the terminal thought the parcel was unusually heavy and alerted Thailand Post and the Office of the Narcotic Control Board, as well as airport security officers, seeking a thorough examination of the item. They opened the parcel and found a play station and white power wrapped in a black plastic bag. The substance subsequently tested as cocaine, worth about 11 million baht on the street. Source: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/2-3kgs-of-cocaine-seized-from-airmail-parcel-sent-from-portugal/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-11-23 - 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 Soft Power Impresses APEC Leaders BANGKOK, (TNA) – Thailand successfully organized the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit and promoted its soft power, especially Muay Thai boxing as the French president saw it at the Rajadamnern stadium. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278578-thailands-soft-power-impresses-apec-leaders/

BANGKOK, (TNA) – Thailand successfully organized the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit and promoted its soft power, especially Muay Thai boxing as the French president saw it at the Rajadamnern stadium. Thianchai Pisitwuttinan, chief executive officer of Global Sport Ventures which operates the Rajadamnern stadium, said the stadium was full of fun and happiness when French President Emmanuel Macron was enjoying seeing Muay Thai there. The president was a fan of Muay Thai and inquired about its history, Mr Thianchai said. It was a great opportunity to internationally promote Muay Thai which was the main soft power of Thailand, said Mr Thianchai. He believed many tourists would follow the French president by visiting the stadium later. Full story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-1062695 -- © Copyright Thai News Agency 2022-11-23 - 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 man allegedly brutally beats his 20-year-old Thai girlfriend in Pattaya By Tanakorn Panyadee Pattaya — A foreign man allegedly brutally beat his young, 20-year-old Thai girlfriend while drunk early Tuesday morning, November 22nd, claiming police “got his back”. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278577-foreign-man-allegedly-brutally-beats-his-20-year-old-thai-girlfriend-in-pattaya/

By Tanakorn Panyadee Pattaya — A foreign man allegedly brutally beat his young, 20-year-old Thai girlfriend while drunk early Tuesday morning, November 22nd, claiming police “got his back”. The incident took place at a residence in the Eakmongkol 8 Village in Banglamung’s Nongprue subdistrict, Chonburi. Sawang Boriboon rescuers received a call from an unidentified Good Samaritan to help a domestic violence victim and rushed to the scene at 4:30 AM. The victim, Ms. J (name withheld to protect her privacy), 20, was found lying on the ground crying in pain on the front porch of her house. Rescuers administered first aid to the bruises around her body and rushed her to a hospital. Sawang Boriboon rescuers encountered an unidentified Caucasian male foreigner believed to be in his thirties in an intoxicated state at the house. The man was suspected to have beaten the young woman. He was reportedly aggressive as he kept shouting, broke his own property, and proclaimed nonchalantly in English that he was backed up by police, according to rescuers. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/11/22/foreign-man-allegedly-brutally-beats-his-20-year-old-thai-girlfriend-in-pattaya/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-11-23 - 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!

Prayut Not A Ruam Thai Sang Chart Member Yet By Thai Newsroom Reporters PRIME MINISTER PRAYUT Chan-o-cha has not as yet joined the Ruam Thai Sang Chart Party as rumours have it, said party leader Pirapan Salirathawipak Tuesday (Nov.22). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278576-prayut-not-a-ruam-thai-sang-chart-member-yet/

By Thai Newsroom Reporters PRIME MINISTER PRAYUT Chan-o-cha has not as yet joined the Ruam Thai Sang Chart Party as rumours have it, said party leader Pirapan Salirathawipak Tuesday (Nov.22). Pirapan who concurrently acts as adviser to the prime minister categorically dismissed the hearsay that Prayut applied as a member of the Ruam Thai Sang Chart yesterday. Pirapan contended that he would definitely have verified a formal application of anyone’s partisan membership and that there simply was no need to conceal it. Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2022/11/22/prayut-not-a-ruam-thai-sang-chart-member-yet/ -- © Copyright THAI NEWSROOM 2022-11-23 - 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!