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Motorcyclist breaks neck after hitting kerb on Friendship Highway Picture: Thai Rath Thai Rath reported that a 48 year old motorcyclist on an old Honda with sidecar attachment was killed on the Friendship Highway heading north out of Udon Thani towards Nong Khai, NE Thailand, yesterday evening. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278183-motorcyclist-breaks-neck-after-hitting-kerb-on-friendship-highway/

Picture: Thai Rath Thai Rath reported that a 48 year old motorcyclist on an old Honda with sidecar attachment was killed on the Friendship Highway heading north out of Udon Thani towards Nong Khai, NE Thailand, yesterday evening. It happened in Nong Bua sub-district. Thanakorn was found on the sidewalk with a broken neck. His vehicle was badly damaged in the front and there were cigarettes spread over the road. A female food stall trader said that she had heard the sound of a tire exploding and went to the scene to find the body. The body of the victim was taken to the Udon Thani Medical Center for relatives to collect. Police suspect that the victim was travelling fast and hit the kerb. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-11-18 - 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

“Changing Asia - New Normal” exhibition in Bangkok By Veena Thoopkrajae “Changing Asia - New Normal” exhibition in Bangkok. Asian countries have always shared a degree of similarity but the past 3 years have seen the region go through a multitude of changes due to the COVID outbreak. Scenes related to the pandemic have appeared in various media but now, for the first time, a selection of photographs from Asia are on show in an exhibition in Bangkok that coincides with APEC 2022. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278181-“changing-asia-new-normal”-exhibition-in-bangkok/

“Changing Asia - New Normal” exhibition in Bangkok. By Veena Thoopkrajae Asian countries have always shared a degree of similarity but the past 3 years have seen the region go through a multitude of changes due to the COVID outbreak. Scenes related to the pandemic have appeared in various media but now, for the first time, a selection of photographs from Asia are on show in an exhibition in Bangkok that coincides with APEC 2022. Co-organized by China Daily and Asia News Network, the photo exhibition on the theme “Changing Asia – New Normal” is now on show in Atrium 3 of CentralWorld shopping centre. The exhibition attracted 179 photographers from 18 countries, with 1,175 images submitted. Seventy-eight of those entries from Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Iran, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Palestine, the Philippines, Russia, South Korea, Thailand, Türkiye, the United Arab Emirates, and Vietnam have been selected for the Bangkok show. The exhibition, which continues through November 20, reviews the changes in life during the COVID-19 pandemic and encourages people to move towards a new beginning, actively responding to the construction of a community of a shared future for mankind, as proposed by President Xi Jinping in 2013. Professional photographers in Asia were invited to submit photos taken in the past three years documenting how Asians adapted to the new normal in their daily lives, including work, recreation, creative pursuits, health and beauty, animals, festivals, health, the arts, eateries, and education. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/zooming-in-on-the-new-normal/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-11-18 - 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 "cyber cops" seize 80 million baht's worth of e-cigarettes/vaping fluid imported by Thai/Malaysia gang Picture: Thai Rath Deputy commander of the RTP and chief of Thailand's tech police or cyber cops, Gen Torsak Sukhwimon announced the seizure of a large quantity of e-cigarettes and vaping fluid. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278179-thai-cyber-cops-seize-80-million-bahts-worth-of-e-cigarettesvaping-fluid-imported-by-thaimalaysia-gang/

Picture: Thai Rath Deputy commander of the RTP and chief of Thailand's tech police or cyber cops, Gen Torsak Sukhwimon announced the seizure of a large quantity of e-cigarettes and vaping fluid. The importation of such items is illegal and can attract jail sentences of many years. Four searches were made at the Nong Khae sorting office in Saraburi province, central Thailand, a house in Nong Khae, the Ayutthaya sorting office and Laksi post office. Picture: Thai Rath In total 253,000 vials of vaping fluid were seized along with 4,000 smoking devices. Torsak said that information about a consignment arriving in Thailand had been received by the Office of the Consumer Protection Board reported Thai Rath. The gang were sending the packages in the mail made to look like other products. The fluid and devices were to be sold online via a Facebook page called "thisissaltsofficia" and a website with a similar name and an instagram account. Picture: Thai Rath The seized items were imported into Thailand from Malaysia and went via Tak Bai district in Naraitwas to Nong Khae. A man who came to pick up the items in Saraburi in a Mitsubishi pick-up was arrested. He was named as Santi Thanormsap, 23. He was caught in possession of 13.5 million baht's worth of items. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-11-18 - 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

US Vice President Kamala Harris arrives in Thailand for APEC summit Daily News Thai Caption: She's arrived in Thailand Daily News reported that US Vice President Kamala Harris had arrived in Thailand yesterday. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278177-us-vice-president-kamala-harris-arrives-in-thailand-for-apec-summit/

Daily News Thai Caption: She's arrived in Thailand Daily News reported that US Vice President Kamala Harris had arrived in Thailand yesterday. The US Embassy's Facebook page said she had come with her husband and was met by deputy Labour minister Suphatanapong Phanmeechao. Picture: Daily News Ms Harris will be attending the 29th APEC economic summit in Bangkok today and tomorrow. She is also expected to meet with Thai prime minister Prayuth Chan-ocha at the end of APEC tomorrow evening. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-11-18 - 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

NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Friday November 18 2022 Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278176-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-friday-november-18-2022/

Listen to the news: Chinese President Xi Jinping was greeted by Prime minister Prayut, and went on to pitch his vision for greater regional cooperation on development and security in a printed statement. Adding Asia-Pacific is no one's backyard and should not become an arena of big power rivalry. U.S Vice President Kamala Harris and her husband arrived at Don Mueang Airport last night. Security and police prevented protesters from marching to the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre yesterday, Instead police talked with protest leaders from several groups at Asoke MRT. Protesters were also prevented from delivering a letter to delegates and displaying their banners, however demonstrations continued into the evening. Agreement has been reached between the sports authority of Thailand and Fifa over broadcast rights to show all the world cup matches on domestic Television, The price tag of 33 million dollars means all 64 matches will now be broadcast live nationwide from Sunday. A 57 year old former school director has been sentenced to life in prison and ordered to pay 1.7 million baht compensation for the murder of a 19 year old woman who went missing in Prachin Buri in 2012. The girls parents asked a foundation to help search for their daughters body, which they found buried at a cemetery in Chonburi, DNA evidence proved this was the missing woman. The former school director will appeal his sentence. A French tourist reported missing yesterday in Surat Thani has been found dead after an extensive search. Rescuers found the 30 year olds body at the bottom of a 150 meter cliff, the tourist left his hotel last saturday to go walking and is believed to have fallen while looking for a drone he had been flying. REGION Myanmar’s military granted amnesty to Dr Sean Turnell, an Australian economist and former adviser to Aung San Suu Kyi, He and former British ambassador to Myanmar, Ms Vicky Bowman, were among nearly 6,000 prisoners freed to mark a national holiday yesterday. Both were said to have caught a flight to Bangkok. Japanese filmmaker Toru Kub-ota has also been released. Hong Kong will half the number Covid-19 tests new arrivals must undergo starting next week. Travellers will be swabbed for testing at the airport, and then must arrange one additional test on their second day in the island city . China: Social media and web video platforms must approve all news-related comments before they go online and step up training for censors to keep out so called “harmful” content, according to new regulations due to take effect next month. Bright but cloudy with rain Chiang Mai: Bright but cloudy with rain 31C Bangkok: Bright but cloudy with rain 31C Pattaya: and SE: Bright but cloudy with rain 30C. Phuket: Bright partly Cloudy, heavy thunderstorms this afternoon 29C. Hua Hin: Bright, becoming cloudy with rain this afternoon 29 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 2022-11-18 - 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!

YOUR GUIDE TO THE FIFA WORLD CUP 2022 By Editor Fans and football teams have arrived in Qatar, as the Middle Eastern country prepares to host the World Cup 2022, which will start on Sunday 20th November. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278175-your-guide-to-the-fifa-world-cup-2022/

YOUR GUIDE TO THE FIFA WORLD CUP 2022 By Editor Fans and football teams have arrived in Qatar, as the Middle Eastern country prepares to host the World Cup 2022, which will start on Sunday 20th November. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278175-your-guide-to-the-fifa-world-cup-2022/

YOUR GUIDE TO THE FIFA WORLD CUP 2022 By Editor Fans and football teams have arrived in Qatar, as the Middle Eastern country prepares to host the World Cup 2022, which will start on Sunday 20th November. Qatar, a country of less than three million people, was awarded the right to host the global 32-team competition in 2010. More than 1.2 million fans are expected to visit the Gulf country during the tournament. In Thailand, free-to air coverage of all matches has finally been agreed and while the nation did not qualify for the tournament, Thais are expected to wager up to $US1.6bn on the games, according to researchers at the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce. Thai anti-gambling advocates are concerned about an anticipated surge in betting during the Qatar World Cup. Under Thailand’s 1935 gambling law, betting is illegal outside of the official lottery and a small number of horse racing tracks. About FIFA World Rankings Brazil is the current world number one heading into the 2022 World Cup. The South American giants have held top spot since March 31 this year when they replaced Belgium, who themselves were top for nearly four years. Surprisingly, the team ranked number one going into the World Cup has never won the tournament. Rankings have only been active since the 1994 World Cup, where Germany went in as leaders only to be replaced by eventual winners Brazil. In 1998, Brazil were still number one but were beaten 3-0 by France in that year’s World Cup final. France was then top during the 2002 World Cup only for Brazil to bounce back and lift the title. Brazil was world number one going into the 2006 and 2010 tournaments but Italy and Spain both triumphed on those occasions. Spain was then top going into 2014 when Germany triumphed, who themselves were number one in 2018 when France took out the title. Group Roundup Group A: With an average world ranking of 30, and a spread of 48 ranking places between strongest and weakest, Group A seems the weakest. The Netherlands (8th), should sail through. Senegal (18th) should see off Ecuador (44th). Qatar (50th) have a home advantage – and when players have experience playing in the Middle East’s conditions, this could count for a lot. Group B: The toughest group of all due to the average world ranking of 15 and a spread of just 15 places. It is also the tightest and most competitive. England (5th) must be considered a serious challenger for the trophy. But there could be fireworks, as England take on their neighbours, Wales (19th), and USA (16th) face off against geopolitical rival Iran (20th). Yet, mere statistics don’t equal results on the pitch. Group ????The group has an average world ranking of 23.25 and a spread of 48 places. Argentina (9th) will be among the tournament favourites but to get there, they’ll need to see off Mexico (13th), as well as Poland (26th) and Saudi Arabia (51st). Group ????The next toughest pool has an average world ranking of 20.5 and a spread of 34 positions. France (4th) and Denmark (10th) will likely see off Tunisia (30th) and Australia (38th) but the European teams will need to ensure their consistency through the early stages of the tournament. Group E: This group has an average world ranking of 18.25 and a spread of 24 ranking places. Spain (7th) and Germany (11th) will likely be favourites to top Group E, but Japan (24th), semi-finalists in 2002, can’t be written off. With Costa Rica (31st), expect a strong challenge from all in this group. Group F: The Belgians may not spring to mind as one of the world’s top footballing nations, but they are currently ranked second in the world. And in a group with an average world ranking of 19.25 and a spread of 39 places, the Red Devils should face no problem getting through. Croatia (12th) will be in hot pursuit, while Morocco (22nd) and Canada (41st) may struggle to get to the later stages of the competition. Group G: This group has an average world ranking of 20 and a spread of 42 ranking positions. Brazil (1st) are legends of the game and the most successful national team in the history of the World Cup with five titles. Switzerland (15th), Serbia (21st) and Cameroon (43rd) do not ensure this group’s destiny is written yet, with the Serbians’ dogged tenacity and the flair of Cameroon being crucial to their chances. Group H: Weighing in with an average world ranking of 28 and a spread of 52 rankings, Group H is the second weakest. Portugal (9th), Uruguay (14th) and South Korea (28th) will be pushing hard for the knockout spots. Ghana (61) will be lucky to progress. Match Schedule Thailand Time A total of 48 matches will be played in the group stage between 32 teams. Every team will play 3 games and has to win at least 2 matches to confirm its seat in the next round. 16 matches will be played in the knockout round. If any team loses that team will be out of the world cup. This is the toughest part of the tournament because there is no second chance. Thailand time zone is GMT+7 and Qatar’s time zone is GMT+3. Therefore Thailand is 4 hours ahead of Qatar. Source: https://royalcoastreview.com/2022/11/your-guide-to-the-fifa-world-cup-2022/ -- © Copyright Royal Coast Review 2022-11-18 - 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 - Friday 18 November by Chili Radio Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278169-world-sports-news-friday-18-november-by-chili-radio/

Listen to the news: Cricket - Australia won by six-wickets victory over England in the opening one-day international in Adelaide. Chasing 288 to win, David Warner (86), Travis Head (69) and Steve Smith (80*) saw the hosts home with 19 balls as they finished on 291-4. England had made 287-9 in their 50 overs. Formula 1 - Mick Schumacher looks set to be left without a Formula 1 race seat next season after Haas signed veteran Nico Hulkenberg to replace him. Schumacher has not done enough in his two seasons with the US-based team to convince them to retain him for 2023. Golf - English pair Matthew Fitzpatrick and Tyrrell Hatton share the lead on seven under par after the opening day of the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai. Hatton had held the overall lead before hitting a bogey on the final hole to card a 65 at Jumeriah Golf Estates. Sweden's Alexander Noren is one shot behind the leaders after carding a 66. Football - Senegal forward Sadio Mane has undergone surgery on a knee injury he sustained playing for Bayern Munich and will miss the World Cup. Mane was forced off during Bayerns Bundesliga win over Werder Bremen on 8 November. There were some pre- World Cup friendlies played last night and the highlights included Spain beating Jordan 3-1 and Canada winning 2-1 against Japan. Download the Chili Radio app : https://chiliradio.app for Chili Pop and Chili Classics. -- © Copyright Chili RADIO 2022-11-18 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!

Pattaya mayor invites tourists to watch the jaw-dropping “Pattaya International Fireworks Festival” By Tanakorn Panyadee PHOTO: เรารักพัทยา Pattaya — The “Pattaya International Fireworks Festival 2022” is set to light up the skies of Pattaya City and make the jaws of spectators drop next week. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278164-pattaya-mayor-invites-tourists-to-watch-the-jaw-dropping-“pattaya-international-fireworks-festival”/

PHOTO: เรารักพัทยา By Tanakorn Panyadee Pattaya — The “Pattaya International Fireworks Festival 2022” is set to light up the skies of Pattaya City and make the jaws of spectators drop next week. The two-day festival will light up the entire seaside city next week between November 25th to 26th, according to Pattaya mayor Poramase Ngampiches. It is organized by Pattaya City with a mission to attract and amaze tourists, help local people make their living, and revive the world-famous tourist city after things were quieted down for two years during the Covid-19 pandemic. According to Poramase, the fireworks festival will feature more than 600 street stalls selling all kinds of items and dazzling highlights from professional pyrotechnic teams from Belgium, Canada, Malaysia, and the Philippines. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/11/17/pattaya-mayor-invites-tourists-to-watch-the-jaw-dropping-pattaya-international-fireworks-festival/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-11-18 - 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!

56-year-old man in Phuket wins first prize in Thai lottery, 12 million baht in total By Goongnang Suksawat PHOTO: Thalang Police Phuket – A 56-year-old man who lives in Phuket won the first prize in the Thai national lottery, receiving a prize of 12 million baht. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278163-56-year-old-man-in-phuket-wins-first-prize-in-thai-lottery-12-million-baht-in-total/

PHOTO: Thalang Police By Goongnang Suksawat Phuket – A 56-year-old man who lives in Phuket won the first prize in the Thai national lottery, receiving a prize of 12 million baht. The Thai lottery is announced twice each month (the 1st and 16th of each month). One set of the first prize lottery is worth 6 million baht. Full story: https://thephuketexpress.com/2022/11/17/56-year-old-man-in-phuket-wins-first-prize-in-thai-lottery-12-million-baht-in-total/ -- © Copyright The Phuket Express 2022-11-18 - 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!

Three restaurant managers in Karon arrested for selling protected parrotfish By Goongnang Suksawat Karon – Three restaurant managers in Karon have been arrested for illegally selling parrotfish. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278162-three-restaurant-managers-in-karon-arrested-for-selling-protected-parrotfish/

By Goongnang Suksawat Karon – Three restaurant managers in Karon have been arrested for illegally selling parrotfish. Yesterday (November 16th) the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) inspected multiple restaurants in Karon. DMCR officers told the Phuket Express that three restaurants were found selling nine, five and two parrotfish which were less than 50 centimeters. Full story: https://thephuketexpress.com/2022/11/17/three-restaurant-managers-in-karon-arrested-for-selling-protected-parrotfish/ -- © Copyright The Phuket Express 2022-11-18 - 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!

Overstaying German couple arrested in Pattaya who resisted arrest are charged in stealing vehicle in Phuket and taking it to Malaysia By Goongnang Suksawat Wichit – A German couple previously charged for resisting arrest in a dramatic incident in Pattaya were charged for illegally stealing and selling a rental car which was found in Malaysia. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278161-overstaying-german-couple-arrested-in-pattaya-who-resisted-arrest-are-charged-in-stealing-vehicle-in-phuket-and-taking-it-to-malaysia/

By Goongnang Suksawat Wichit – A German couple previously charged for resisting arrest in a dramatic incident in Pattaya were charged for illegally stealing and selling a rental car which was found in Malaysia. The Wichit Police told the Phuket Express that on November 2nd, 2022 Ms. Petcharat Mankong, 22, who is the owner of the stolen car, filed an updated report to police about the vehicle after learning that the suspects involved were recently arrested in Pattaya for overstay. Since February 5th, Mrs. Julia Poppelbaum, 34, German national, rented Petcharat’s SUV for a month for 32,000 baht. She paid a deposit of 14,000 baht before getting the car keys. She was expected to pay the remaining 18,000 baht later and then return the vehicle. On February 12th Ms. Petcharat received a phone call from the office of the Narcotics Control Board that her car (officers checked license plates to find the real owner) passed through a drug checkpoint in Malaysia. Full story: https://thephuketexpress.com/2022/11/17/update-overstaying-german-couple-arrested-in-pattaya-who-resisted-arrest-are-charged-in-stealing-vehicle-in-phuket-and-taking-it-to-malaysia/ -- © Copyright The Phuket Express 2022-11-18 - 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!

Sathit Never Persuaded To Hop Over: Anutin By Thai Newsroom Reporters Bhumjaithai Party leader-cum-Deputy Prime Minister-cum-Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, right, together with deputy Democrat Party leader-cum-Deputy Public Health Minister Sathit Pitutecha. Photo: Thai Rath BHUMJAITHAI PARTY leader Anutin Charnvirakul today (Nov.17) categorically denied he had ever persuaded deputy Democrat Party leader Sathit Pitutecha to go party-hopping. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278160-sathit-never-persuaded-to-hop-over-anutin/