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Listen to the news: US Vice President Kamala Harris met Thailand's 95 year old Supreme Patriarch at Wat Ratcha-bophit in Bangkok yesterday, they discussed the promotion of social harmony and achieving sustainable economic development. Rhe Supreme Patriarch is Thailand's pre-eminent religious figurehead and highly respected in the global Buddhist community. Ms Harris later said "The US government plans to provide up to $20 million dollars to the Japan-US-Mekong Power Partnership, to develop a more sustainable and competitive connected energy market and infrastructure. Police will investigate the assault of two journalists from Reuters and The Matter who were injured during clashes between riot police and anti-government protesters during the Apec Summit. Officers say video and posts on social media will be reviewed to determine if riot police used excessive force. A Move Forward party MP described the riot police actions as brutal government treatment and demanded they be brought to justice and that the prime minister should apologize for the injuries caused. Navy divers were sent to try and retrieve the body of an 18 year old male who fell from a jet ski into a reservoir on october 24th, an extensive search initially failed to locate the body but it was eventually found using an underwater drone at a depth of around 74 meters. Navy divers are expected to retrieve the body sometime today. Former MP Chuvit Kamon-visit an entertainment business entrepreneur says a Chinese - Thai business man believed to be the owner of a night bar in Chinatown that was busted and is wanted on drugs charges is in hiding inside Thailand, He allegedly flew a private jet from Don Mueang to near Hua Hin and is being protected, however the accuracy of K Chuvit's comments have not been verified. Police reminded the public that betting on the world cup is illegal, uniformed and plain clothed police say they will inspect entertainment venues, hotels, game and internet shops on the lookout for gambling. REGION Malaysia: There was no clear winner in the country's general election, Muh-yiddin Yassin appears closest to being able to form a new government. However Anwar Ibrahim claimed that he has sufficient support to form a government. When asked which parties he was collaborating with, Mr Anwar said: "Let them come out with their own statements. Malaysia’s King set 2pm today as the deadline for all parties to submit the names of their respective prime minister candidates. A governing coalition needs to have control of at least 112 out of 222 seats in the lower house. Sunny becoming cloudy with rain and thunder showers later in the day Chiang Mai: sunny 33C Bangkok: sunny partlycloudy with rain 31C Pattaya: and SE: Bright but cloudy with rain 30C. Phuket: bright partly cloudy thundershowers 30C. Hua Hin: Bright, becoming cloudy, perhaps some rain 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 2022-11-21 - 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 - Monday 21 November by Chili Radio Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278422-world-sports-news-monday-21-november-by-chili-radio/

Listen to the news: Football - Hosts Qatar opened the 2022 Fifa World Cup and were easily beaten by Ecuador in Group A at Al Bayt. Enner Valencia scored both of the goals for the South Americans in their 2-0 win. Tonight England play Iran and Wales take on the USA in Group B. The second match in Group A sees Senegal up against The Netherlands. F1 - Red Bull's Max Verstappen won the final race of the season in Abu Dhabi as Ferrari's Charles Leclerc beat the Dutchman's team-mate Sergio Perez to secure second in the championship. Sebastian Vettel in his final race took the final point for 10th place. Rugby - Damian Penaud scored two tries as France stretched their unbeaten run to 13 games with a 35-17 victory over Japan in Toulouse in the Autumn series. Golf - Rory McIlroy ended the year as European number one despite Spain's Jon Rahm claiming a third DP World Tour Championship title in Dubai yesterday. Rahm hit a five-under 67 to finish on 20 under, two ahead of England's Tyrrell Hatton and Alex Noren of Sweden. World number one McIlroy was a shot back in fourth after a four-under 68. Tennis - Former world number one Novak Djokovic beat Casper Ruud for a record-equalling sixth ATP Finals title. The 35-year-old Serbian overcame his Norwegian opponent 7-5 6-3 in Turin yesterday. Download the Chili Radio app : https://chiliradio.app for Chili Pop and Chili Classics. -- © Copyright Chili RADIO 2022-11-21 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!

UPDATE: Pattaya police raid two nightclubs, nightly raids to continue By Tanakorn Panyadee Pattaya — Pattaya police on Sunday raided two nightclubs in Pattaya, noting that at least one had a license discrepancy but stating no other issues were found. This is part of a daily campaign cracking down on nightlife for what police say are security and safety reasons. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278418-nightclub-goers-tested-positive-for-drugs-in-pattaya-entertainment-venue-crackdown-passport-inspections-for-foreigners-to-continue/?do=findComment&comment=17738637

Pattaya police raid two nightclubs, nightly raids to continue By Tanakorn Panyadee Pattaya — Pattaya police on Sunday raided two nightclubs in Pattaya, noting that at least one had a license discrepancy but stating no other issues were found. This is part of a daily campaign cracking down on nightlife for what police say are security and safety reasons. Pattaya police led by Pol. Maj. Gen. Nuntawut Suwanlaong, acting Commander-in-Chief of Chonburi Provincial Police, continued an intense, regular inspection of entertainment venues early this morning, November 20th, to prevent illegal activities. Pol. Maj. Gen. Nuntawut revealed to The Pattaya News that he randomly searched two nightspots including Fin Up located in Soi Buakhao, Pattaya, Chonburi, where many pubgoers both domestic and foreign alike were drinking inside. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/11/20/pattaya-police-raid-two-nightclubs-nightly-raids-to-continue/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-11-21 - 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!

Police officers inspect entertainment venues in Phuket to ensure safety By Goongnang Suksawat Phuket – Law enforcement officers inspected entertainment venues in three districts in Phuket to ensure safety as more tourists are coming in high season. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278419-police-officers-inspect-entertainment-venues-in-phuket-to-ensure-safety/

By Goongnang Suksawat Phuket – Law enforcement officers inspected entertainment venues in three districts in Phuket to ensure safety as more tourists are coming in high season. The Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew last night (November 18th) has ordered officers to inspect entertainment venues and restaurants that are selling alcohol in all three districts across the island. Full story: https://thephuketexpress.com/2022/11/19/police-officers-inspect-entertainment-venues-in-phuket-to-ensure-safety/ -- © Copyright The Phuket Express 2022-11-21 - 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!

Nightclub goers tested positive for drugs in Pattaya entertainment venue crackdown, passport inspections for foreigners to continue By Goongnang Suksawat Pattaya – Four nightclub goers tested positive for drugs in a Pattaya entertainment venue crackdown. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278418-nightclub-goers-tested-positive-for-drugs-in-pattaya-entertainment-venue-crackdown-passport-inspections-for-foreigners-to-continue/

By Goongnang Suksawat Pattaya – Four nightclub goers tested positive for drugs in a Pattaya entertainment venue crackdown. More than 50 officers led by Major General Nantawut Suwanlaong, Acting head of the Chonburi Provincial Police randomly inspected entertainment venues in Pattaya to check for the current seven major rules which are: 1. No allowing underage users below 20 to enter bar and entertainment venues. 2. No selling alcohol to underage users below 20 in any venues including restaurants. 3. Entertainment venues must be shut and all customers gone by legal closing times, currently between midnight to 2AM depending on zone. 4. Selling alcohol over the legal time is prohibited at all venues. 5. Allowing weapons and illegal drugs into entertainment venues is prohibited 6. Allowing human trafficking in entertainment venues is prohibited. 6 Allowing illegal gambling in any venue is prohibited. Major General Nantawut told the Pattaya News that they first inspected ‘New Season’ on Pattaya Third Road where lots of Thais and foreigners were drinking. Some of the foreigners were unable to present their passports and they were taken to the Pattaya Police Station for questioning. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/11/19/nightclub-goers-tested-positive-for-drugs-in-pattaya-entertainment-venue-crackdown-passport-inspections-for-foreigners-to-continue/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-11-21 - 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!

Pattaya police investigating reported theft at cannabis shop in Pattaya By Goongnang Suksawat Pattaya – Two teenagers were caught on CCTV footage stealing eight marijuana joints from a cannabis shop in Pattaya. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278417-pattaya-police-investigating-reported-theft-at-cannabis-shop-in-pattaya/

By Goongnang Suksawat Pattaya – Two teenagers were caught on CCTV footage stealing eight marijuana joints from a cannabis shop in Pattaya. Ms. Pacharida Surapinit, 20, a staffer at the THC cannabis shop on Pattaya Third Road in Central Pattaya, told the Pattaya News about the incident yesterday, November 19th, 2022. At around midnight on November 18th there were two apparent male teenagers who came into a pharmacy shop next to the cannabis shop. They spent some time wandering the shop but did not purchase anything. One of the suspects sat at a motorbike in front of the cannabis shop. The second suspect was standing next to the cannabis shop on the front stoop of the pharmacy. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/11/20/pattaya-police-investigating-reported-theft-at-cannabis-shop-in-pattaya/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-11-21 - 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!

Indian tourist’s reportedly stolen gold necklace returned by Pattaya Good Samaritan By Tanakorn Panyadee Pattaya — An Indian tourist reported to police that his gold necklace worth, according to him, 285,000 baht was allegedly pickpocketed by a group of transgender people. But luckily, a Pattaya Good Samaritan found the necklace and returned it to the tourist. Fullstory: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278416-indian-tourist’s-reportedly-stolen-gold-necklace-returned-by-pattaya-good-samaritan/

By Tanakorn Panyadee Pattaya — An Indian tourist reported to police that his gold necklace worth, according to him, 285,000 baht was allegedly pickpocketed by a group of transgender people. But luckily, a Pattaya Good Samaritan found the necklace and returned it to the tourist. 43-year-old Indian victim Mr. Nitin Mukund Puronit ran to report a case of theft at the Pattaya police station at 2.30 AM today, November 20th. Puronit told police he was pickpocketed of his gold necklace which he claimed cost more than 285,000 baht while he was strolling with his friends on Beach Road in front of Soi 13/2 in Pattaya, Chonburi. Pattaya police chief Pol. Col. Kunlachart Kunlachai ordered investigation police to accompany the victim to inspect the incident scene. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/11/20/indian-tourists-reportedly-stolen-gold-necklace-returned-by-pattaya-good-samaritan/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-11-21 - 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!

Drunk Burmese man stabs his Thai “friend” to death in Pattaya By Tanakorn Panyadee Pattaya — A drunk Burmese man stabbed his 29-year-old Thai “friend” to death at a drinking party and fled early Sunday morning. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278415-drunk-burmese-man-stabs-his-thai-“friend”-to-death-in-pattaya/

By Tanakorn Panyadee Pattaya — A drunk Burmese man stabbed his 29-year-old Thai “friend” to death at a drinking party and fled early Sunday morning. Pol. Lt. Col. Manod Thipwet was notified of a murder at a worker’s camp in Banglamung, Chonburi, and rushed to the scene with Sawang Boriboon rescuers early Sunday, November 20th. The victim, Mr. Natthaphong Namkot, a 29-year-old Thai national, was found deceased with a knife stuck in his right chest. Pol. Lt. Col. Manod questioned an eyewitness Mr. Jetsada Thepchai, 24, about the incident and was told the victim was stabbed by his Burmese friend only identified as “M.” Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/11/20/drunk-burmese-man-stabs-his-thai-friend-to-death-in-pattaya/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-11-21 - 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!

Intoxicated man attacked after catcalling other man’s girlfriend in Pattaya By Tanakorn Panyadee Pattaya — A furious Thai boyfriend reportedly attacked an intoxicated man for catcalling his girlfriend in Pattaya. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278414-intoxicated-man-attacked-after-catcalling-other-man’s-girlfriend-in-pattaya/

By Tanakorn Panyadee Pattaya — A furious Thai boyfriend reportedly attacked an intoxicated man for catcalling his girlfriend in Pattaya. Sawang Boriboon rescuers aided a 51-year-old Thai man, Mr. Nikhom Usa, who was physically assaulted in front of Soi Ko Phai 1/1 in Pattaya, Chonburi, on Saturday, November 19th around midnight. Nikhom suffered facial bruises and bleeding, according to the rescuers. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/11/20/intoxicated-man-attacked-after-catcalling-other-mans-girlfriend-in-pattaya/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-11-21 - 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!

Young Russian man jumps to his death at Pattaya hotel in front of shocked tourists following argument with girlfriend By Adam Judd Pattaya-A 33-year-old Russian man reportedly on holiday with his Russian girlfriend plunged to his death from the eighth floor of a popular Pattaya hotel this afternoon in front of many shocked staff and tourists, landing in the crowded lobby. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278412-young-russian-man-jumps-to-his-death-at-pattaya-hotel-in-front-of-shocked-tourists-following-argument-with-girlfriend/

By Adam Judd Pattaya-A 33-year-old Russian man reportedly on holiday with his Russian girlfriend plunged to his death from the eighth floor of a popular Pattaya hotel this afternoon in front of many shocked staff and tourists, landing in the crowded lobby. The incident happened at around 5:00 P.M. at a hotel on Pratumnak Soi 5, whose exact name has been withheld pending a further investigation by Pattaya Police. The incident was personally responded to by Pattaya Police Chief Kunlachart Kunlachai and his team. Upon arrival they found the young Russian man lying heavily injured but alive in the lobby. He had suffered multiple broken bones and other severe injuries. His name has been withheld pending contact of his embassy and family. Sawang Boriboon rescue teams quickly arrived and transported the critically injured Russian man to a local hospital. Tragically, he passed away shortly after arriving. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/11/20/young-russian-man-jumps-to-his-death-at-pattaya-hotel-in-front-of-shocked-tourists-following-argument-with-girlfriend/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-11-21 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more! The charity Samaritans is available around the clock for people who want to talk. If you or anyone you know is in need of mental health services, please contact the Samaritans of Thailand at their 24-hour hotline 02-713-6791 (English), 02713-6793 (Thai) or Thai Mental Health Hotline at 1323 (Thai). http://www.samaritansthai.com/news/samaritans-of-thailand-english-hotline/

Prayut Hands Over Bamboo Basket To US As Apec Summit Ends by TNR Staff THAI Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha this afternoon (Nov. 19) gave a bamboo basket to US Vice President Kamala Harris at the end of the 29th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit to symbolise the passing over of Apec goals to next year’s summit host, Naewna newspaper said. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278411-prayut-hands-over-bamboo-basket-to-us-as-apec-summit-ends/

by TNR Staff THAI Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha this afternoon (Nov. 19) gave a bamboo basket to US Vice President Kamala Harris at the end of the 29th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit to symbolise the passing over of Apec goals to next year’s summit host, Naewna newspaper said. The second day of the summit was a retreat session focusing on “Sustainable trade and investment.” Prayut had told the foreign leaders that trade and investment play an important role in promoting sustainable and inclusive growth across the region and the world with Apec having always supported a multilateral trading system with the World Trade Organisation as its core. Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2022/11/19/prayut-hands-over-bamboo-basket-to-us-as-apec-summit-ends/ -- © Copyright THAI NEWSROOM 2022-11-21 - 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.

Fugitive Chinese-Born Grey Businessman Still In Thailand, Protected By A Big Shot By Thai Newsroom Reporters THE CHINESE-BORN businessman who has evaded arrest on drug-related charges is currently hiding somewhere in Thailand under care of a highly-placed, powerful person, said former MP Chuvit Kamonvisit Saturday (Nov.19). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278410-fugitive-chinese-born-grey-businessman-still-in-thailand-protected-by-a-big-shot/

By Thai Newsroom Reporters THE CHINESE-BORN businessman who has evaded arrest on drug-related charges is currently hiding somewhere in Thailand under care of a highly-placed, powerful person, said former MP Chuvit Kamonvisit Saturday (Nov.19). Chuvit, widely known as an entertainment business entrepreneur, said the fugitive Chinese-born businessman, identified as Tu Hao alias Chaiyanat Kornchaiyanan, who has been charged with owning an illegally-operated nighttime bar in Yannawa area and being involved in money-laundering businesses and drugs, has been staying in hiding at an undisclosed place in this country and taken care of by the unidentified influential Thai national. The businessman who has earlier donated three million baht in cash to the ruling Palang Pracharath Party currently remains at large following news reports that he had flown a private jet from Sunny 604 air field in the premises of the air force’s Wing 6 at Don Muang to Bor Fai air base in Hua Hin late last month. Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2022/11/20/fugitive-chinese-born-grey-businessman-still-in-thailand-protected-by-a-big-shot/ -- © Copyright THAI NEWSROOM 2022-11-21 - 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.

Row Erupts After 2 Houses Are Built On Wrong Land Plot by TNR Staff The two houses built on Pairat’s land plot. THE owner of a plot of land in Kanchanaburi province is perplexed how two houses could have been built there by mistake with the party at fault now keen on buying it and urging him to reduce the price, Sanook.com said Sunday afternoon (Nov. 20). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278409-row-erupts-after-2-houses-are-built-on-wrong-land-plot/

The two houses built on Pairat’s land plot. by TNR Staff THE owner of a plot of land in Kanchanaburi province is perplexed how two houses could have been built there by mistake with the party at fault now keen on buying it and urging him to reduce the price, Sanook.com said Sunday afternoon (Nov. 20). Mr. Pairat (surname withheld), 45, accompanied by his wife, travelled to Bangkok to get help from the Saimai Must Survive webpage team about the two houses being built his 110.5 square wah land plot for which he has the right title deed without him having hired a contractor to do so. He added on Dec. 13, 2020 he received a letter that officials would be coming in to measure the boundary line. However when they showed up, he was shocked to see that two houses had been built on his land plot and later found out that the person who requested the measurement was the owner of houses. Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2022/11/20/row-erupts-after-2-houses-are-built-on-wrong-land-plot/ -- © Copyright THAI NEWSROOM 2022-11-21 - 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.