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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 By Thai Newsroom Reporters BHUMJAITHAI PARTY leader Anutin Charnvirakul today (Nov.17) categorically denied he had ever persuaded deputy Democrat Party leader Sathit Pitutecha to go party-hopping. Anutin who concurrently acts as deputy prime minister-cum-public health minister said he had never extended an informal invitation to Sathit who concurrently performs as deputy public health minister to join the second-largest coalition partner. Branding the Bhumjaithai Party as a “thriving” one, Anutin said his camp is currently run by a competent leadership and would have no executive position for Sathit who, he said, would have a promising future at the one to which he currently belongs. Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2022/11/17/sathit-never-persuaded-to-hop-over-anutin/ -- © Copyright THAI NEWSROOM 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!

All 64 World Cup matches to be shown for free on Thai TV: Official By Online Reporter There is some great news for football fans in Thailand. On Thursday (Nov 17), a senior official from the country’s Sports Authority said that all 64 games of the upcoming FIFA World Cup, which kicks off this coming Sunday (Nov 20), will broadcast on free to air TV in Thailand. According to Sports Authority of Thailand Governor Kongsak Yodmanee a last minute deal was reached with FIFA to secure the broadcast rights for the tournament. The sports agency will pay 1.4 billion baht for a broadcast license, a reduction from the 1.6 billion baht previously quoted for the coverage. Full story: https://www.huahintoday.com/thailand-news/all-64-world-cup-matches-to-be-shown-for-free-on-thai-tv-official/ -- © Copyright Hua Hin Today 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!

Body Of French Tourist Lost In Jungle For 5 Days Found by TNR Staff The French tourist who died in Surat Thani against a backdrop of the forest he got lost in. Photo: Matichon A BIG search in a Surat Thani jungle for a Frenchman missing for five days ended this afternoon (Nov. 17) after his body was found down a steep cliff by a large party of rescuers, Matichon newspaper said. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278159-body-of-french-tourist-lost-in-jungle-for-5-days-found/

The French tourist who died in Surat Thani against a backdrop of the forest he got lost in. Photo: Matichon by TNR Staff A BIG search in a Surat Thani jungle for a Frenchman missing for five days ended this afternoon (Nov. 17) after his body was found down a steep cliff by a large party of rescuers, Matichon newspaper said. Mr. Gollino Cyrit Tizzlano, around 30 years of age, had been staying at Khao Sok Holiday Resort but disappeared on Nov. 12 after mentioning to the resort’s owner that he was going trekking. Three villagers said the tourist had brought a drone along to fly at Khao Phanthurat hill outside Khao Sok National Park. The drone disappeared and it is likely that he went to search for it himself and might have had an accident and got stuck in the forest. Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2022/11/17/body-of-french-tourist-lost-in-jungle-for-5-days-found/ -- © Copyright THAI NEWSROOM 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!

Xi says Asia-Pacific is no one’s backyard Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday warned against major power contest in Asia-Pacific which he said is no one’s backyard. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278158-xi-says-asia-pacific-is-no-one’s-backyard/

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday warned against major power contest in Asia-Pacific which he said is no one’s backyard. “No attempt to wage a new Cold War will ever be allowed by the people or by our times,” Xi said in a written speech to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation CEO Summit prior to the APEC summit which begins in Bangkok on Friday. Xi, who arrived Thursday evening, also said countries in the region should “follow a path of peaceful development,” “a path of openness and inclusiveness” and “a path of solidarity.” Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/xi-says-asia-pacific-is-no-ones-backyard/ -- © 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!

to continue: Thailand Live Friday 18 November 2022 https://aseannow.com/topic/1278157-thailand-live-friday-18-november-2022/

Pattaya officials and Walking Street venue operators set to meet for resuming wire-burying project Pattaya officials were set to meet with Walking Street venue operators to discuss rearranging billboards in preparation for the resumption of a wire-burying project in February 2023. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278147-pattaya-officials-and-walking-street-venue-operators-set-to-meet-for-resuming-wire-burying-project/

Thai soccer fans will get to see all the 64 World Cup soccer matches Thai soccer fans will be able to watch all 64 World Cup 2022 matches in Qatar, due to kick off this Sunday, after FIFA and the Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) reached an agreement on a price tag of US$33 million for the broadcast rights in Thailand. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278150-thai-soccer-fans-will-get-to-see-all-the-64-world-cup-soccer-matches/

Invitation: ASEAN NOW Expat Vlog Updates from across Thailand We all have a message and insight that other expats who are readers with an interest in Thailand want to hear and ASEAN NOW has the platform to get these voices heard. As such we are inviting fellow expats who are interested in producing a short weekly video update from anywhere across Thailand to contact us now. No experience is necessary and help getting started can be given. All you need is a mobile phone to video your message. We are keen to get expats wanting to talk about a range of topics from life as an expat to updates from the region of Thailand you live. For anyone interested in this exciting opportunity please email [email protected] -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-11-18

We all have a message and insight that other expats who are readers with an interest in Thailand want to hear and ASEAN NOW has the platform to get these voices heard. As such we are inviting fellow expats who are interested in producing a short weekly video update from anywhere across Thailand to contact us now. No experience is necessary and help getting started can be given. All you need is a mobile phone to video your message. We are keen to get expats wanting to talk about a range of topics from life as an expat to updates from the region of Thailand you live. For anyone interested in this exciting opportunity please email [email protected] -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-11-18

Monk in a sports car - and car on the back of amulet - all highly inappropriate, says top monk Daily News Thai Caption: Inappropriate! Daily News reporters went to the "go to" monk for religious comment after the Buddhist faithful were commenting in droves on posts coming from Nakhon Sawan. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278087-monk-in-a-sports-car-and-car-on-the-back-of-amulet-all-highly-inappropriate-says-top-monk/

Daily News Thai Caption: Inappropriate! Daily News reporters went to the "go to" monk for religious comment after the Buddhist faithful were commenting in droves on posts coming from Nakhon Sawan. There a well known monk had been featured on a Facebook post by a second hand car dealer. Phra "Luang Poo Phat" was behind the wheel of a red sports car. Picture: Daily News An amulet/medal was struck with the car on the back to protect people from accidents. Phra Phayom - abbot of Wat Suan Kaew in Nonthaburi - said it was all highly inappropriate. Picture: Daily News Material possessions like this should not be associated with the monkhood and the Buddhist faithful should not be taking part in such activity. It was all highly irreligious and not what Buddhism stands for at all. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-11-17 - 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

APEC-CEO Summit to consider private sector report Thursday and Friday A report to APEC economic leaders, prepared by the APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC), will be tabled for discussion at the APEC-CEO Summit, scheduled for today (Thursday) and tomorrow. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278084-apec-ceo-summit-to-consider-private-sector-report-thursday-and-friday/

A report to APEC economic leaders, prepared by the APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC), will be tabled for discussion at the APEC-CEO Summit, scheduled for today (Thursday) and tomorrow. According to Kriengkrai Thiennukul, head of ABAC, the private sectors of the 22 economies in the Asia and Pacific regions have compiled a report covering five main issues and 69 sub-issues, highlighting the urgent issues for APEC leaders. He said that urgent issues concern inflation, the energy crisis, food shortages and climate change, adding that the report was made against the backdrop of global conflicts and economic connectivity, which pose numerous challenges. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/apec-ceo-summit-to-consider-private-sector-report-thursday-and-friday/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-11-17 - 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!

Attack on Thai/Malaysian couple: There's a back story Naew Na Thai Cap: Another side to the story (about attack on Udon couple) Naew Na went to investigate after a Thai woman and her Malaysian husband went to the police in Udon Thani, NE Thailand to say they were attacked by neighbors 10 vs 1. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278083-attack-on-thaimalaysian-couple-theres-a-back-story/

Naew Na Thai Cap: Another side to the story (about attack on Udon couple) Naew Na went to investigate after a Thai woman and her Malaysian husband went to the police in Udon Thani, NE Thailand to say they were attacked by neighbors 10 vs 1. The police have been trying to calm the situation between the warring neighbors. Tui and Kung, the married couple that along with others went to the Thai/Malaysian's house told a different side to the story. Kung said that her neighbors started all the trouble when they called her daughter an "ugly whore" (ee dork appalak). Then there was an incident when their children had an argument over a bicycle collision. Kung said she went round to the neighbors to apologize but they were not interested in listening. She was attacked by six of them first. Yes, it was 6 vs 1 and bottles were used in that attack. When her husband heard about this he reacted angrily resulting in the 10 vs 1 attack. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-11-17 - 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

Pit Bull creating trouble - owner "moons" the neighbors Picture: INN INN reported on trouble between neighbors on opposite sides of the road in Wang Nam Khiaw, central Thailand. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278080-pit-bull-creating-trouble-owner-moons-the-neighbors/

Picture: INN INN reported on trouble between neighbors on opposite sides of the road in Wang Nam Khiaw, central Thailand. A Pit Bull owned by one neighbor has been let out to attack their pet dog on multiple occasions, it was claimed. A girl had also been bitten. A video showed a man carrying the Pit Bull away after his daughter tried to get it. There then followed a slanging match between the neighbors. A woman who is believed to be the owner of the Pit Bull then lowered her pants in a "mooning" gesture to her furious neighbor. Three thousand netizens - mostly condemning the actions of the Pit Bull owner - commented on the story that featured on Facebook on a 'so you wanna be famous" video site. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-11-17 - 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

Bangkok skywalk and road closures until Saturday during APEC Summit The skywalk, from Chalerm Phao intersection to the Maneeya Building, is now closed until the end of the APEC Summit on Saturday, as part of the security measures. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278077-bangkok-skywalk-and-road-closures-until-saturday-during-apec-summit/

The skywalk, from Chalerm Phao intersection to the Maneeya Building, is now closed until the end of the APEC Summit on Saturday, as part of the security measures. The closure does not affect the BTS train station at Chidlom, which is open as normal, and pedestrians can still use the skywalk stairways in front of the Maneeya Building and the old Telephone Organisation of Thailand building. From today until Saturday, motorists are advised to avoid the following roads from 6pm until 8pm and from 9pm to 11pm: Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/bangkok-skywalk-and-road-closures-until-saturday-during-apec-summit/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-11-17 - 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!

Patient claims surgeons cut his leg off without his permission - goes to Lawyer's Council for action Sanook Thai Caption: Leg amputation without permission A man who said he had his leg amputated without his permission has gone to the Lawyers' Council for action. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278076-patient-claims-surgeons-cut-his-leg-off-without-his-permission-goes-to-lawyers-council-for-action/

Sanook Thai Caption: Leg amputation without permission A man who said he had his leg amputated without his permission has gone to the Lawyers' Council for action. The man went into hospital after having a problem with an injury to his left foot. He was admitted and the wound was treated in a surgery and he stayed in hospital for seven days. But things did not improve and he was presented with a permission form for further surgery to his foot. He signed thinking nothing of it. He woke up to find that his left leg had been amputated just below the knee, reported Sanook. There had been no clause in the release form to suggest that such drastic action would be taken. He told lawyers that that had been added afterwards by doctors to cover their tracks. He claimed they had been negligent. Also public prosecutors had failed to take action in the case. Dr Wichian Chupthaisong took up the case on behalf of the victim who wants to sue the hospital. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-11-17 - 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

Boat safety measures enforced as large numbers of tourists head to Koh Samui for long APEC holidays Picture: Siam Rath Siam Rath reported that the chief of the Harbor Department in Koh Samui Arun Bupphako had set up a command center to ensure the safety of tourists visiting the holiday island. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278074-boat-safety-measures-enforced-as-large-numbers-of-tourists-head-to-koh-samui-for-long-apec-holidays/

Picture: Siam Rath Siam Rath reported that the chief of the Harbor Department in Koh Samui Arun Bupphako had set up a command center to ensure the safety of tourists visiting the holiday island. Picture: Siam Rath They were expecting many people to return home to the island and many tourists for the long five day break brought about by the APEC meeting in Bangkok. Picture: Siam Rath Checks were being made on vessels to ensure that everyone had a life jacket and that boats were following naval rules. Picture: Siam Rath Fire extinguishers were also checked. Picture: Siam Rath Officials made sure that numbers on the jetty did not exceed established protocols and that everyone was as safe as could be. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-11-17 - 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