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French President tours Bangkok’s Wat Pho and Rajadamnern boxing stadium French President Emmanuel Macron, his delegation and members of the foreign media covering the APEC Summit visited Phra Chetuphon Temple, or “Wat Pho”, a Royal temple in Bangkok Friday night. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278407-french-president-tours-bangkok’s-wat-pho-and-rajadamnern-boxing-stadium/

French President Emmanuel Macron, his delegation and members of the foreign media covering the APEC Summit visited Phra Chetuphon Temple, or “Wat Pho”, a Royal temple in Bangkok Friday night. The special guests were treated to a 90-minute tour of the temple, guided by an assistant abbot, who took them to the interior of the temple to see the Phra Maha Chedi Si Rajakarn and the Reclining Buddha. The Phra Maha Chedi Si Rajakarn are a group of four huge pagodas surrounded by white walls with Thai-Chinese style sheltered gates, decorated with colour-glazed tiles and Chinese rockery guardians. Each pagoda was built by one of the four kings of the Chakri Dynasty, King Rama I, King Rama II, King Rama III and King Rama IV. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/french-president-tours-bangkoks-wat-pho-and-rajadamnern-boxing-stadium/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 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!

Thai PM pledges “heart-to-heart” cooperation with the US Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has told US Vice President Kamala Harris of Thailand’s readiness to promote and enhance “heart-to-heart” cooperation with the United State, based on two centuries of the bilateral relationship. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278406-thai-pm-pledges-“heart-to-heart”-cooperation-with-the-us/

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has told US Vice President Kamala Harris of Thailand’s readiness to promote and enhance “heart-to-heart” cooperation with the United State, based on two centuries of the bilateral relationship. The Thai prime minister met the US vice president at Government House this late afternoon, after the completion of the APEC Summit. Government Spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri said that the two sides agreed to increase cooperation on security and transnational crime law enforcement, to cover suppression of cross-border illegal narcotics trafficking and money laundering, as well as increasing the capabilities of the Thai marine police. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thai-pm-pledges-heart-to-heart-cooperation-with-the-us/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 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!

How are bereaved families coping after the Nong Bua Lamphu massacre? By Thai PBS World It’s been more than a month since a sacked police officer went on a killing spree in the northeastern province of Nong Bua Lamphu, yet the families of the victims are still struggling with their grief. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278405-how-are-bereaved-families-coping-after-the-nong-bua-lamphu-massacre/

By Thai PBS World It’s been more than a month since a sacked police officer went on a killing spree in the northeastern province of Nong Bua Lamphu, yet the families of the victims are still struggling with their grief. “They cry. They still miss their loved ones,” said Chittree Pongsrichai, chief of Nong Bua Lamphu Home for Children and Families. One man moved home to a farm so his surroundings would not remind him of his dead child. In the same neighborhood, a 74-year-old woman bursts into tears every time somebody asks about her family’s empty buffalo pen. Her 53-year-old son, Waranchai Prapaspong, used to raise five buffaloes, but after he was shot dead in the October 6 massacre, the family had no choice but to sell the cattle. Psychological aid After 37 people – mainly young children – were shot or knifed to death in Nong Bua Lamphu’s Uthai Sawan subdistrict by the ex-cop, government agencies and civil networks came forward to offer help to the bereaved. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/how-are-bereaved-families-coping-after-the-nong-bua-lamphu-massacre/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 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!

Two Thai women die during a mountain trek journey in Nepal Two Thai female mountain trekkers died on Friday in Nepal, according to foreign news agencies. The two victims, 49-year-old Pataya Philaisengsuri and 37-year-old Penny Aranlum, were among a group of 22 people, including 12 trekkers, 8 porters and 2 guides, who set out on the Annapurna circuit trek, from Besi Sahar in Lamjung to Tilicho Lake, starting on November 11th. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278404-two-thai-women-die-during-a-mountain-trek-journey-in-nepal/

Two Thai female mountain trekkers died on Friday in Nepal, according to foreign news agencies. The two victims, 49-year-old Pataya Philaisengsuri and 37-year-old Penny Aranlum, were among a group of 22 people, including 12 trekkers, 8 porters and 2 guides, who set out on the Annapurna circuit trek, from Besi Sahar in Lamjung to Tilicho Lake, starting on November 11th. The group reached the lake on November 17th but, on the way back, the two Thai women fell ill, due to extreme cold and high altitude, and were injured. They died at the foot of Mesokanto La Pass, which is about 4,919 metres above sea level. A helicopter flew their bodies to the Nepali capital, Kathmandu, for autopsy. Source: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/two-thai-women-die-during-a-mountain-trek-journey-in-nepal/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 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!

Thailand’s Narcotics Control Board to meet next week to discuss making cannabis an illegal narcotic again, pro-cannabis groups to hold major rally By Adam Judd Thailand’s Narcotics Control Board, headed by Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam, will meet in Bangkok on Tuesday, November 22nd, to discuss proposals made by cannabis legalization opponents to make the plant an illegal narcotic once again under category 5. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278403-thailand’s-narcotics-control-board-to-meet-next-week-to-discuss-making-cannabis-an-illegal-narcotic-again/

By Adam Judd Thailand’s Narcotics Control Board, headed by Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam, will meet in Bangkok on Tuesday, November 22nd, to discuss proposals made by cannabis legalization opponents to make the plant an illegal narcotic once again under category 5. Cannabis was decriminalized in Thailand in early June of this year but opponents of the decriminalization have been continually stalling final laws for the plant and looking at multiple routes to try to ban the plant once again entirely. Their latest tactic is to meet directly with the Narcotics Control Board to attempt to convince them the plant is a danger to society and make it an illegal narcotic once again. If opponents of the plant’s legalization succeed it could immediately see possession, sales, and cultivation made illegal once again in Thailand and close an estimated thousands of new dispensaries and affect millons of Thais who are now growing and farming the plant at home and engaged in new business opportunities, potentially putting them at risk of prosecution by law enforcement. Opponents of the legalization cite danger to youth, widespread recreational use when the decriminalization was meant for medical only usage, and religious reasons, amongst others, as reasons to re-ban cannabis in Thailand. They claim it is not political despite some opponents openly opposed to Bhumjaithai leader Anutin Charnvirakul and his growing influence before next year’s general election. Anutin was the primary champion of decriminalization of cannabis in Thailand to boost the economy. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/11/19/thailands-narcotics-control-board-to-meet-next-week-to-discuss-making-cannabis-an-illegal-narcotic-again-pro-cannabis-groups-to-hold-major-rally/ -- © 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!

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Sattahip’s Mountain B pub renamed, reopened and raided by police Chon Buri police and local officials raided a pub Saturday night, which is located on the same plot of land in Sattahip district as the Mountain B pub, the scene of a deadly fire on August 5th which has, to date, claimed the lives of 26 people and left others in hospital to this day. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278401-sattahip’s-mountain-b-pub-renamed-reopened-and-raided-by-police/

Chon Buri police and local officials raided a pub Saturday night, which is located on the same plot of land in Sattahip district as the Mountain B pub, the scene of a deadly fire on August 5th which has, to date, claimed the lives of 26 people and left others in hospital to this day. Police said that the new pub, named “Never Land”, opened for the first time last night, offering food, drinks and live music. The Mountain B was ordered closed for five years following the deadly blaze. Pol Maj-Gen Nunthavut Suwanlaong, deputy commissioner of Second Region Provincial Police Bureau, said they will invite the proprietor of the new pub to come to Phlu Ta Luang police station to answer some questions. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/sattahips-mountain-b-pub-renamed-reopened-and-raided-by-police/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 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!

Thai PM Meets Saudi Crown Prince at APEC 2022 in Bangkok by Paphamon Arayasukawat BANGKOK (NNT) - Thai Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha met with Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman in Bangkok on Friday (18 Nov), signing agreements to expand diplomatic relations that were restored this year after more than three decades of downgraded ties. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278300-thai-pm-meets-saudi-crown-prince-at-apec-2022-in-bangkok/

by Paphamon Arayasukawat BANGKOK (NNT) - Thai Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha met with Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman in Bangkok on Friday (18 Nov), signing agreements to expand diplomatic relations that were restored this year after more than three decades of downgraded ties. The two leaders presided over the signing of five agreements, pledging to increase trade and investment between the two countries, promote tourism and deepen cooperation in energy. Gen Prayut held bilateral talks with the crown prince on the sidelines of this year’s APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Bangkok. Saudi Arabia was invited as a guest of the APEC host country. Ahead of the meetings, Deputy Government Spokesperson Ratchada Thanadirek said, "Cooperation in trade, investment and labor is already underway." The two countries restored full diplomatic ties in January when the Thai premier visited Saudi Arabia at the invitation of the crown prince. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said, "The restoration of ties has mutual benefits for both countries," adding that investment, infrastructure and public health were important areas. Ben Kiatkwankul, partner at government affairs advisory, Maverick Consulting Group, said Saudi Arabia is seeking to diversify the economy away from oil into industries like food and agriculture, which makes Thailand a good partner. He added that Thailand stands to benefit from energy-related projects and medical tourism. Since January, exchanges between the two countries have included an agreement between state-owned energy firms Saudi Aramco and Thailand’s PTT for cooperation in carbon capture and crude oil sourcing. In October, Thailand hosted the Saudi-backed circuit LIV Golf Invitational. Saudi Investment Minister Khalid al-Falih in November also attended a business forum in Bangkok meeting agriculture firms like CP Foods. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG221119112214532 -- © Copyright NNT 2022-11-19 - 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 appoints 1st Muslim woman governor in troubled south Appointment of Pateemoh Sadeeyamu, 57, as governor of southern Pattani province may help end conflict, believe observers By Riyaz ul Khaliq @ Patimah Sadeeyamu/ Facebook Thailand has appointed the first Muslim woman governor, a sign of “improvement of Muslim women in politics,” according to observers. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278299-thailand-appoints-1st-muslim-woman-governor-in-troubled-south/

@ Patimah Sadeeyamu/ Facebook Appointment of Pateemoh Sadeeyamu, 57, as governor of southern Pattani province may help end conflict, believe observers By Riyaz ul Khaliq Thailand has appointed the first Muslim woman governor, a sign of “improvement of Muslim women in politics,” according to observers. Pateemoh Sadeeyamu, 57, has been appointed as the new governor of southern Pattani province. The Thai Cabinet approved the elevation on Tuesday. With a career spanning almost 29 years at the Interior Ministry of the Buddhist-majority nation, she earlier served as deputy governor of Narathiwat province. “This is a huge development. Being a Muslim and a woman holds many challenges in Thai politics,” Yasmin Sattar, vice dean for Academic, Research and Foreign Affairs at Prince of Songkla University, Pattani, told Anadolu Agency on Wednesday. Full story: https://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/thailand-appoints-1st-muslim-woman-governor-in-troubled-south/2740304 -- © Copyright Anadolu Agency 2022-11-19 - 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!

Chiang Mai abuzz with events and activities this weekend Chiang Mai will be full of events and activities today (Saturday) and tomorrow, especially its shopping and walking streets, with police advising motorists to expect congested traffic and the closure of some roads. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278298-chiang-mai-abuzz-with-events-and-activities-this-weekend/

Chiang Mai will be full of events and activities today (Saturday) and tomorrow, especially its shopping and walking streets, with police advising motorists to expect congested traffic and the closure of some roads. According to Pol Lt-Col Supachai Chantra, the deputy superintendent in charge of traffic, the events include a concert today. There will also be an initiation event, in which about 20,000 people, mostly students and alumni of Chiang Mai University join first-year students on an 11km walk, from the foot of the Doi Suthep mountain to Phra That Doi Suthep Temple. The Civil Service Commission is holding examinations for government service jobs and there will be a car race, at the 700th Anniversary Chiang Mai Stadium, and a trade exhibition at the International Convention Centre. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/chiang-mai-abuzz-with-events-and-activities-this-weekend/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-11-19 - 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!

US to help Thailand develop small nuclear reactors File photo The United States will help Thailand develop nuclear power through a new class of small reactors, part of a programme aimed at fighting climate change, Vice President Kamala Harris announced on a visit Saturday. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278296-us-to-help-thailand-develop-small-nuclear-reactors/

File photo The United States will help Thailand develop nuclear power through a new class of small reactors, part of a programme aimed at fighting climate change, Vice President Kamala Harris announced on a visit Saturday. The White House said the assistance was part of its Net Zero World Initiative, a project launched at last year’s Glasgow climate summit in which the US partners with the private sector and philanthropists to promote clean energy. Thailand does not have nuclear power, with the public mood on the issue souring after the 2011 Fukushima disaster in Japan. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/us-to-help-thailand-develop-small-nuclear-reactors/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-11-19 - 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!

Royal audience for APEC leaders Their Majesties the King and Queen of Thailand granted an audience to APEC leaders last evening (Friday), in the Chakri Maha Prasat Throne Hall of the Grand Palace. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278295-royal-audience-for-apec-leaders/

Their Majesties the King and Queen of Thailand granted an audience to APEC leaders last evening (Friday), in the Chakri Maha Prasat Throne Hall of the Grand Palace. Their Majesties and HRH Princess Sirivannavari Rajakanya received the APEC leaders, their spouses and special guests of the government, including French President Emmanuel Macron and Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman. Each APEC leader was presented to Their Majesties by Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/royal-audience-for-apec-leaders/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-11-19 - 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!

Spouses of APEC leaders visit Ayutthaya and view Thai art and craft masterpieces by Tanakorn Sangiam BANGKOK (NNT) - Spouses of APEC leaders have visited Ayutthaya province and observed masterpieces of Thai arts and crafts at the Arts of the Kingdom museum. The development presented Thailand with another opportunity to present its capacity in arts and crafts to the global community. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278294-spouses-of-apec-leaders-visit-ayutthaya-and-view-thai-art-and-craft-masterpieces/

by Tanakorn Sangiam BANGKOK (NNT) - Spouses of APEC leaders have visited Ayutthaya province and observed masterpieces of Thai arts and crafts at the Arts of the Kingdom museum. The development presented Thailand with another opportunity to present its capacity in arts and crafts to the global community. Naraporn Chan-o-cha, the spouse of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, led the spouses of APEC leaders from 7 member economies on a trip to Ayutthaya. China’s Peng Liyuan, Indonesia’s Iriana Joko Widodo, Japan’s Yuko Kishida, Philippines’ Louise Araneta-Marcos, and the United States’ Douglas Emhoff were among those who took part. Arts of the Kingdom museum in Bang Pa-in district of Ayutthaya is a project royally initiated by Her Majesty Queen Sirikit the Queen Mother. The museum is a site for learning about Thailand’s capacity and successes in sustainable and environmentally friendly development based on the Sufficiency Economy philosophy. Said capacity and successes are in line with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. The delegation of leaders’ spouses viewed various exhibits in the museum and demonstrations of craftsmaking. The museum displays masterpieces by craftsmen at Queen Sirikit Institute, including their early works. The showpieces illustrate Thai craftspeople’s skills and creativity in working with gold, silver, metal, and fabric. The displayed pieces include food containers, weapons, tools, and ornaments. Other art objects include woven handbags and articles, jewel beetle wings, and wooden dolls. Ms. Naraporn also hosted lunch for the spouses’ delegation. She gave an explanation of the souvenir prepared for the delegates, which illustrates the art and wisdom associated with everyday items used by Thais. In another development concerning the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week, French president Emmanuel Macron was at Ratchadamnoen Muay Thai stadium yesterday (17 November). He was guided at the boxing stadium by French Muay Thai Fight athletes Antoine Pinto and Leo Pinto. The French leader watched matches and conversed with Thai fighters as well as French students who were studying in Thailand. Mr. Macron posted pictures of his visit to Thailand on his Twitter account @EmmanuelMacron. A photo of him and Thai prime minister Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha was among the pictures. The photo caption reflected the French leader’s appreciation of the Thai premier having invited him to the APEC leaders’ meeting. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG221119092758520 -- © Copyright NNT 2022-11-19 - 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!