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Yingluck wanted by the Thai courts - fugitive former PM named in warrant over "Thawin" transfer Picture: Thai Rath Former Thai prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra - ousted in a coup by present incumbent Prayuth Chan-ocha in 2014 has been named in a warrant for her arrest. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278502-yingluck-wanted-by-the-thai-courts-fugitive-former-pm-named-in-warrant-over-thawin-transfer/

Picture: Thai Rath Former Thai prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra - ousted in a coup by present incumbent Prayuth Chan-ocha in 2014 has been named in a warrant for her arrest. This comes from the Supreme Court for holders of politcal position based in Sanam Luang. Yingluck was summonsed earlier to appear before the court to answer questions about the alleged illegal transfer of former secretary general of the National Security Commission Thawin Pliansri to be an aide in the prime minister's office. The court noted that Yingluck failed to show up to answer the court's questions so an arrest warrant is now out for her in the case, reported Thai Rath. Two lawyers appeared on her behalf and the case was deferred for a second reading until March 14th at 1.30 pm. Yingluck slipped out of Thailand several years ago and since then has been pictured around the world with her brother, former PM and fugitive Thaksin Shinawatra. She was also named as a defendant in the infamous rice pledging scandal that led to her fleeing her homeland. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-11-22 - 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

Thai police are there for tourists of all nationalities 24/7, say Thai media as bag returned to German Daily News Thai Cap: Missing things returned A female German tourist asked for a souvenir selfie with the Thai police after getting some brilliant service in the Land of Smiles. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278500-thai-police-are-there-for-tourists-of-all-nationalities-247-say-thai-media-as-bag-returned-to-german/

Daily News Thai Cap: Missing things returned A female German tourist asked for a souvenir selfie with the Thai police after getting some brilliant service in the Land of Smiles. The lady had got out of a cab near the Banglamphu Intersection but sadly forget her handbag. Picture: Daily News She went to the Chana Songkhram police station to report the matter where station chief Pol Col Sanong Saengmanee immediately swung into action. CCTV was used as an investigative tool as the cops traced the taxi's registration plate and the driver Suthipong Sapsan, 54. Picture: Daily News Smiling tourist and handbag were soon reunited and posing for the cameras to record the happy event. Daily News said that the Thai police were ready to help all nationalities of tourists, all creeds, 24/7. You can count on that. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-11-22 - 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

BTS opts on using social media to plead for understanding to recover 40 billion Baht of debts owed to it By Thanaphum Charoensombatpanich BTS Group Holdings Plc (BTS) has come out to remind the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) that the local administrative body still owes it 40 billion Baht for the installation of electrical & mechanical and operations of the Green line mass transit system. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278497-bts-opts-on-using-social-media-to-plead-for-understanding-to-recover-40-billion-baht-of-debts-owed-to-it/

By Thanaphum Charoensombatpanich BTS Group Holdings Plc (BTS) has come out to remind the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) that the local administrative body still owes it 40 billion Baht for the installation of electrical & mechanical and operations of the Green line mass transit system. The issue of the 40 billion Baht has been ongoing for the past 3-years but there has been no resolution yet on the issue despite the publicly listed company raising the issue many a times. Earlier this year in April BTS’ chief executive officer – Surapong Laoha-Unya, had come out to say that BTS would look to sue to recover the funds. The nearly 40 billion Baht that has been incurred comes from 18 billion Baht in operation & maintenance, and just about 20 billion Baht for electrical and mechanical installations. Full story: https://www.thaienquirer.com/46063/bts-opts-on-using-social-media-to-plead-for-understanding-to-recover-40-billion-baht-of-debts-owed-to-it/ -- © Copyright Thai Enquirer 2022-11-22 - 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!

NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Tuesday November 22 2022 Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278494-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-tuesday-november-22-2022/

Listen to the news: The Thai embassy in Nepal is arranging with Nepalese authorities to return the bodies of two female trekkers back to Thailand. The two aged 49 and 37 apparently were taken ill and died on Friday while making their way down from a pass to a small village at an altitude of over 4,200 meters. Their bodies were taken for an autopsy over the weekend, two other thai trekkers were also taken ill but recovered. The association of digital television broadcasters complained to the NBTC broadcast regulator over the distribution of world cup matches, 34 of the 64 matches are carried by True4u TV which other tv operators claim is unfair and against the policy of the NBTC to share the matches across all domestic TV channels. A Court has accepted a lawsuit filed by a member of the Medical Council and several MPs in a bid to remove marijuana from an official list of controlled substances. The minister of health said in his opinion cannabis cannot be reverted back into an illegal narcotic drug. Opponents say the current situation has led to widespread use of marijuana for recreational purposes. One man was arrested in Phuket after allegedly slashing his father’s neck with a sharp a knife, officers arrived to find the fathers body and his son beside him. The motive is unknown, the son was taken away by police. Thai researchers say the high speed railway that will eventually run from China though Laos through Thailand will be the backbone for international trade between the two countries, China and Thailand agreed to build a more stable, prosperous and sustainable China-Thailand community with a shared future. REGION Malaysia has extended The deadline by 24 hours or until lunchtime today for political coalitions to present their numbers to form the government and propose their prime minister candidates to the national palace. The deadline extension was due to requests by heads of parties. The Australian economist Sean Turnell who was released from jail in Myanmar last week said it was a tragedy for the people to be ruled by the military junta, whom he called “knaves and fools.” Mr Turnell was among 4 other foreign nationals released by the military. Sunny Heavy rain to the south Chiang Mai: sunny partly cloudy 34C Bangkok: sunny partly cloudy 33C Pattaya and SE: Bright partly cloudy 31C. Phuket: bright partly cloudy thundershowers 27C. Torrential rain across the south Hua Hin: Bright, a fine day partly cloudy 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 2022-11-22 - 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!

Thais satisfied with APEC 2022: Poll by Tanakorn Sangiam BANGKOK (NNT) - The majority of people in Thailand are satisfied with the hosting of 2022 APEC events, according to a poll, while the Thai government has thanked the general public for being good hosts. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278493-thais-satisfied-with-apec-2022-poll/

by Tanakorn Sangiam BANGKOK (NNT) - The majority of people in Thailand are satisfied with the hosting of 2022 APEC events, according to a poll, while the Thai government has thanked the general public for being good hosts. A survey commissioned by Bangkok-based polling agency Super Poll shows that 85.6% of the surveyed samples believe Thailand received many benefits from hosting these meetings, while 82.5% are satisfied with Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha’s work, who they believe to be a key person behind the success. The poll indicates that the success of APEC events will benefit the country’s post-pandemic economic recovery, with 65.8% of the surveyed samples highly confident that the Thai economy will improve within the next 6 months. Deputy Government Spokesperson Tipanan Sirichana said the results reflected the general public’s confidence in the Prime Minister. She said the meetings met the set goals and allowed the world community to see Thailand’s strengths. Many economic leaders from Asia-Pacific expressed admiration towards APEC meetings in Thailand, such as Prime Minister of Singapore Lee Hsien Loong who admired the creativity and beauty of Thai cuisine, while President of France Emmanuel Macron pledged his support for the conservation of historical attractions in Thailand and voiced his admiration for Thailand’s soft power such as Muay Thai, street food culture, and tourism. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG221121163644991 -- © Copyright NNT 2022-11-22 - 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!

China Congratulates Thailand on Successfully Hosting APEC 2022 by Paul Rujopakarn BANGKOK (NNT) - Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Thai Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha on Saturday (19 Nov), during which Xi congratulated Thailand on its success in hosting the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting. He also stressed the millennia-old friendship between China and Thailand and the fraternity between its two peoples. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278492-china-congratulates-thailand-on-successfully-hosting-apec-2022/

by Paul Rujopakarn BANGKOK (NNT) - Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Thai Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha on Saturday (19 Nov), during which Xi congratulated Thailand on its success in hosting the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting. He also stressed the millennia-old friendship between China and Thailand and the fraternity between its two peoples. Over the past ten years since China and Thailand established the comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership, their traditional friendship has gained even greater strength. Xi noted that the partnership has continued to deepen and bilateral relations have entered a new development stage. At this new historic starting point, China said it will work with Thailand to carry forward the special bond that "China and Thailand are as close as one family." The Thai prime minister in turn extended warm congratulations on the successful 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and on Xi’s election as general-secretary of the CPC Central Committee. He also said Thailand supports the Global Development Initiative and Global Security Initiative put forward by Xi and supports China in playing a greater role in regional and international affairs. President Xi arrived in Bangkok on Thursday (17 Nov) to attend the 29th APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting. Delivering a speech Friday at the meeting, Xi called for building an Asia-Pacific community with a shared future. In his speech, Xi stressed the need to follow the spirit of the Asia-Pacific family, look after one another like passengers in the same boat, and steadily move toward an Asia-Pacific community with a shared future. He also said that "over the past decades, robust economic cooperation in the region has created the ’Asia-Pacific miracle’ admired across the world. Asia-Pacific cooperation has taken deep roots in the hearts of the people." On Saturday, Xi said that free and open trade and investment are among the purposes and principles of APEC, and an important pillar in the realization of the Putrajaya Vision 2040. Additionally, the Chinese president stressed the importance of upholding true multilateralism and defending the multilateral trading system, upholding inclusiveness for the benefit of all, and upholding open regional cooperation for the prosperity of the Asia-Pacific. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG221121134602893 -- © Copyright NNT 2022-11-22 - 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!

IMF expects Thai economy to outperform global peers in 2023 by Paul Rujopakarn BANGKOK (NNT) - International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva was recently in Thailand as a participant in APEC 2022. The IMF has disclosed its projection for Thailand’s economic growth in 2023, when Thailand’s GDP is expected to outperform global peers. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278491-imf-expects-thai-economy-to-outperform-global-peers-in-2023/

by Paul Rujopakarn BANGKOK (NNT) - International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva was recently in Thailand as a participant in APEC 2022. The IMF has disclosed its projection for Thailand’s economic growth in 2023, when Thailand’s GDP is expected to outperform global peers. Prime Minister Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha has been briefed on the IMF’s report on the forecast for Thailand’s GDP growth in 2023. The agency projects that Thai GDP will grow by 3.7% next year, which will be an improvement over this year’s 2.8% growth. The IMF expects Thailand’s unemployment rate to be the lowest in the Asia-Pacific region, at 1.0%. Thailand is one of only few countries the IMF expects to experience economic expansion amid a global slowdown. Said economic slowdown has been attributed to inflationary challenges and heightened living costs. The IMF’s projections illustrate the significance that clear government policies have on the Thai economy’s situation. The government has been able to manage the spread of COVID-19 and keep the situation under control. It also worked rapidly to revive the economy by preparing the tourism sector to be ready to accommodate tourists once the Covid situation improved. This effort initially took the form of the Phuket Sandbox program and gradually culminated in the full and careful reopening of the country to travelers. Measures to attract investors, experts, and high-potential individuals to Thailand have also been implemented. The IMF forecasts the economies of most APEC members are slowing down. It also says 1 in 3 economies around the world is entering a recession. World GDP is expected to expand by 2.7% in 2023, compared to 3.2% this year. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG221121163550988 -- © Copyright NNT 2022-11-22 - 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 - Tuesday 22 November by Chili Radio Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278490-world-sports-news-tuesday-22-november-by-chili-radio/

Listen to the news: Football - Gareth Bale rode to Wales' rescue once again as the captain's 82nd minute penalty salvaged a draw against the United States in his country's first World Cup game for 64 years. Tim Weah had given the Americans the lead in the first half, 1-1 was the score. Earlier in Group B England put on a fine display to defeat Iran 6-2. Two late goals from Gakpo and Klassen gave the Netherlands a crucial 2-0 victory in their World Cup opener against Senegal in Group A. Glasgow Rangers have sacked Giovanni van Bronckhorst after a year in charge, with the Ibrox club nine points adrift of Glasgow Celtic in the Scottish Premiership title race. The Dutchman took over in November last year, guiding his team to the Europa League final and lifting last season's Scottish Cup. Cricket - David Warner will be able to attempt to have his lifetime leadership ban lifted after changes to Cricket Australia's code of conduct were approved. Warner was banned from elite cricket for 12 months and from leadership positions for life by CA in 2018 for his part in the infamous ball-tampering scandal in South Africa.But the 36-year-old can now apply to have his sanction "modified" by a three-person review panel, as long as "exceptional circumstances" exist to justify a change to his ban. Download the Chili Radio app : https://chiliradio.app for Chili Pop and Chili Classics. -- © Copyright Chili RADIO 2022-11-22 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!

RELATED STORY: Thailand’s Narcotics Control Board to discuss proposal by cannabis opponents to recriminalize the plant today, 22 Nov Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278485-thailand’s-narcotics-control-board-to-discuss-proposal-by-cannabis-opponents-to-recriminalize-the-plant-today-22-nov/

Thailand’s Narcotics Control Board to discuss proposal by cannabis opponents to recriminalize the plant today, 22 Nov By Adam Judd Thailand - Thai Public Health Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said today to the Thai media that in his opinion cannabis cannot be reverted back into an illegal narcotic drug and he is not overly concerned with a proposal by cannabis opponents to try to ban the plant entirely again. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278485-thailand’s-narcotics-control-board-to-discuss-proposal-by-cannabis-opponents-to-recriminalize-the-plant-today-22-nov/

China-Laos-Thailand high-speed railway to become backbone infrastructure in enhancing regional connectivity: Thai researcher By Global Times China Thailand Photo:VCG China-Laos-Thailand high-speed railway is expected to play an important role in enhancing regional connectivity, further slashing transportation time and cost from the current level, a senior Thai researcher stated. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278487-china-laos-thailand-high-speed-railway-to-become-backbone-infrastructure-in-enhancing-regional-connectivity-thai-researcher/

China Thailand Photo:VCG By Global Times China-Laos-Thailand high-speed railway is expected to play an important role in enhancing regional connectivity, further slashing transportation time and cost from the current level, a senior Thai researcher stated. Although the project is still under construction, once completed it will become part of the backbone infrastructure for international trade between the two countries, especially for perishable goods such as agricultural produce and high value added items for which time saving and affordable transportation are critical factors to enhance trade and deepen supply chain integration, Nattaporn Triratanasirikul, deputy managing director of Bangkok-based Kasikorn Research Center (KResearch), told the Global Times over the weekend. China and Thailand on Saturday agreed to build a more stable, prosperous and sustainable China-Thailand community with a shared future, which observers see as a crucial breakthrough that will further enhance already sound bilateral relations to a new, strategic height. The China-Laos high-speed railway, opened to service in December 2021, has already benefited Thailand, according to Triratanasirikul. The railway has opened a new transportation route that will help cut land transportation costs by approximately 30 percent and save transportation time by roughly 50 percent, as estimated by KResearch. Full story: https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202211/1280028.shtml -- © Copyright Global Times 2022-11-22 - 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!

Heavy rain and flash flood warnings for 36 provinces in Thailand By Goongnang Suksawat Thailand – Heavy rain and flash flood warnings are in effect for 36 provinces in the eastern and southern parts of Thailand from November 23rd to November 24th, 2022. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278486-heavy-rain-and-flash-flood-warnings-for-36-provinces-in-thailand/

By Goongnang Suksawat Thailand – Heavy rain and flash flood warnings are in effect for 36 provinces in the eastern and southern parts of Thailand from November 23rd to November 24th, 2022. The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) have issued their latest weather warning Monday (November 21st). The low pressure will cover the Gulf of Thailand while the monsoon trough will pass through the southern parts of Thailand from November 23rd to November 24th. This will cause the eastern and southern parts of Thailand to have heavy rains and flash floods. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/11/21/heavy-rain-and-flash-flood-warnings-for-36-provinces-in-thailand/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-11-22 - 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 Narcotics Control Board to discuss proposal by cannabis opponents to recriminalize the plant today, 22 Nov By Adam Judd Thailand - Thai Public Health Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said today to the Thai media that in his opinion cannabis cannot be reverted back into an illegal narcotic drug and he is not overly concerned with a proposal by cannabis opponents to try to ban the plant entirely again. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278485-thailand’s-narcotics-control-board-to-discuss-proposal-by-cannabis-opponents-to-recriminalize-the-plant-today-22-nov/

By Adam Judd Thailand - Thai Public Health Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said today to the Thai media that in his opinion cannabis cannot be reverted back into an illegal narcotic drug and he is not overly concerned with a proposal by cannabis opponents to try to ban the plant entirely again. Monday, (November 21st) Mr. Anutin, the main figure behind cannabis being originally decriminalized in Thailand in June, revealed to the press his thoughts about the meeting of Thailand’s Narcotics Control Board tomorrow (November 22nd). Mr. Anutin said, “There will be two issues which opponents of the legislation of cannabis who are suing me will pursue, the first being a proposal to the Narcotics Control Board to revert cannabis to an illegal narcotic, which would immediately criminalize possession, sales, and cultivation. The second issue will be about the Notification of the Public Health on Controlled Herbs in general and overall regulations around the plant (cannabis).” When Anutin was asked by the Associated Thai Press if the Narcotics Control Board will turn cannabis back into an illegal drug Mr. Anutin said, “If you ask me I have to say it cannot be turned into an illegal drug again. There are too many businesses, farmers, consumers, medical patients, doctors, and more relying on the plant for their health and their income.” Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/11/21/thailands-narcotics-control-board-to-discuss-proposal-by-cannabis-opponents-to-recriminalize-the-plant-tomorrow/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-11-22 - 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!

Two monkeys caught after reportedly causing monkey business on Coconut Island in Phuket By Goongnang Suksawat Koh Kaew – Two monkeys were caught after reportedly disturbing local residents on the Coconut Island in Koh Kaew. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278484-two-monkeys-caught-after-reportedly-causing-monkey-business-on-coconut-island-in-phuket/