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Out of control MONK in NW steals two cars - he's chased all over Mae Sot before he's finally arrested Picture: Siam Rath Siam Rath reported on an extraordinary chase in the north west of Thailand yesterday. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278066-out-of-control-monk-in-nw-steals-two-cars-hes-chased-all-over-mae-sot-before-hes-finally-arrested/

Picture: Siam Rath Siam Rath reported on an extraordinary chase in the north west of Thailand yesterday. Even by the standards of "monks behaving badly" in Thailand this was a doozy. A monk called "Phra Boy" had been ordained many years ago in a country temple in Mae Sot district of Tak. But a few days ago he had gone to a Buddhist affairs office in Mahawan sub-district and asked to stay there. Then all of a sudden he stole a Nissan pick-up that belonged to a person who had arrived to make merit and who had left the keys in the ignition. Phra Boy drove off at speed. But other monks and the owner of the pick-up gave chase. They chased him for 20 kilometers to downtown Mae Sot. The speeding monk clearly knew the roads well and was an accomplished driver, noted the media. On the way he had stopped at a second hand vehicle tent. There he switched vehicles stealing a purple Hyundai from a customer who had also left the keys in the ignition. As he reached the area of a school near Mae Sot hospital in the stolen Hyundai there was a lot of traffic. A member of the public spotted the errant monk racer and roadblocks were set up. Phra Boy went through those before he was finally cornered at a T-junction as police sirens roared. Phra Boy was coherent but said little to explain his antics. He was taken away to have his urine tested for drugs and to be defrocked ahead of his prosecution. -- © 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

Chuwit: They buy elections but can't give the people true happiness - firebrand former MP enters World Cup rights debate Daily News Thai Caption: This time they're doing nothing? Former politician and soapy massage boss Chuwit Kamolwisit - a favorite "go to" guy of the Thai media - has entered the fray regarding the showing of World Cup matches in Thailand. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278060-chuwit-they-buy-elections-but-cant-give-the-people-true-happiness-firebrand-former-mp-enters-world-cup-rights-debate/

Daily News Thai Caption: This time they're doing nothing? Former politician and soapy massage boss Chuwit Kamolwisit - a favorite "go to" guy of the Thai media - has entered the fray regarding the showing of World Cup matches in Thailand. FIFA has been offered 600 million baht by the NBTC but there is still a billion baht shortfall meaning Thais may not get to watch the tournament that begins in Qatar on Sunday. Chuwit posted a picture of the World Cup trophy on his Facebook page along with the slogan "Returning True Happiness". That became a watchword of Prayuth Chan-ocha's regime that seized power in 2014. Chuwit said it would only take 200 million baht a person from "five big investors" to really give the people some happiness. Chump change for people who think nothing of loading up people into the back of pick-ups when it's time to vote in elections, reported Daily News. The intimation was clear - they pay people to vote for their preferred candidates with huge cash inducements, this is just a measly one billion. Referring to the ongoing action against the Chinese he said it looks like the Thais will have to be satisfied with looking at Prawit (Wongsuwon, the DPM) rather than the football. -- © 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

Trairong Suwankiri: Team Prayut’s secret weapon for the next election By Thai PBS World’s Political Desk Trairong Suwankiri’s recent appointment as Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s advisor has been hailed as a potential game-changer for the PM’s political future. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278058-trairong-suwankiri-team-prayut’s-secret-weapon-for-the-next-election/

By Thai PBS World’s Political Desk Trairong Suwankiri’s recent appointment as Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s advisor has been hailed as a potential game-changer for the PM’s political future. The veteran politician’s surprise appointment on November 9 came just days after he quit the coalition Democrat Party, where his 38-year membership saw him rise to deputy leader. Trairong claimed that he only learned of his appointment as Prayut’s advisor after tendering his resignation on October 27. The 78-year-old politician’s transfer to Team Prayut coincided with growing speculation that the prime minister will be nominated by a new political party — Ruam Thai Sang Chart (United Thai Nation) — as its PM candidate to contest the next general election. However, Gen Prayut has kept his cards close to his chest, dodging media questions about his political future. In the previous national vote in 2019, Prayut was the sole PM candidate of the Palang Pracharath Party, which went on to form the current coalition government. However, he has left the public guessing over whether he will bid for the premiership with the ruling party again. He has never been a Palang Pracharath member or held an executive post in the party. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/trairong-suwankiri-team-prayuts-secret-weapon-for-the-next-election/ -- © 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!

Thailand, Japan pledge to focus on 3 fronts in industrial promotion Tanakorn Sangiam BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand’s Minister of Industry and Japan’s Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) have discussed cooperation in developing the industries of Thailand and Japan. The two ministers agreed to focus on 3 aspects of industrial promotion. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278057-thailand-japan-pledge-to-focus-on-3-fronts-in-industrial-promotion/

by Tanakorn Sangiam BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand’s Minister of Industry and Japan’s Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) have discussed cooperation in developing the industries of Thailand and Japan. The two ministers agreed to focus on 3 aspects of industrial promotion. Industry Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit and Japan’s METI minister Nishimura Yasutoshi discussed the cooperation framework for cooperatively developing the economies of both nations. The two ministers expressed their intention to elevate the capability and robustness of the industries of Thailand and Japan. They agreed to focus on 3 aspects of industrial promotion, the first of which is the joint development of digital technology skills among personnel in industries. The second aspect is the driving of the bio-circular-green (BCG) policy in target industries. The third aspect is the strengthening of the supply chain via joint collaborations between the Thai and Japanese private sectors. Mr. Nishimura indicated that Japan remains committed to investing in Thailand. There are many major Japanese companies planning to expand their production bases to Thailand at present. This is especially true for companies involved with the electric vehicle production industry. 2022 data indicates that Japanese investment projects make up 23% of all foreign investment projects in Thailand. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG221117091905873 -- © Copyright NNT 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!

Two senior police transferred to HQ, committee set up, after damning "drunk chasing" clip hits social media Daily News Thai Caption: Decisive action after seeing clip Two senior police inspectors in the southern province of Ranong have been transferred out of their precinct along with a deputy inspector after a damning clip emerged on social media. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278056-two-senior-police-transferred-to-hq-committee-set-up-after-damning-drunk-chasing-clip-hits-social-media/

Daily News Thai Caption: Decisive action after seeing clip Two senior police inspectors in the southern province of Ranong have been transferred out of their precinct along with a deputy inspector after a damning clip emerged on social media. A patrol had arrived at a downtown pub that was open after hours. The officers were drinking there and in full view of patrons chased their sub-ordinates away. They were drunk and apparently didn't want their evening spoiled. Provincial chief Pol Maj-Gen Chertpong Chewprecha transferred the men to HQ. Now at RTP HQ in Bangkok the force's spokesman Pol Maj-Gen Achayon Kraithong said that chief Pol Gen Damrongsak Kittipraphat had seen the clip and taken further decisive and swift action. The men will face an investigative committee to determine the exact nature of their actions. Witnesses views will be taken into account and justice for all was promised, reported Daily News. It will take some time but the RTP will get to the bottom of it, the public can be sure about that. -- © 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

Tim Newton Today - Nov 17: Thai buds banned, APEC protesters start rallies, Russian tourist surge Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278054-tim-newton-today-nov-17-thai-buds-banned-apec-protesters-start-rallies-russian-tourist-surge/

There has been a sudden surge of Russian tourists in Thailand, public health minister Anutin is back-tracking on his Cannabis demands, the APEC meeting warms up and a missing French man in southern Thailand. Tim Newton Today is a daily, independent look at Thai and south East Asian regional news. With thanks to our sponsors 5 Star Marine... https://5starmarinephuket.com TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Russian arrivals in Thailand 1:56 - APEC meeting protests 8:28 - Silly shirts at G20? 10:35 - Cannabis rollback in Thailand 15:19 - Missing Frenchman in southern Thailand

DPM Prawit meets French president Macron as other world leaders arrive in Bangkok for APEC Daily News Thai Caption: French President Daily News had a picture of French president Emanuel Macron being greeted by Thailand's deputy prime minister Prawit Wongsuwon at the airport at 11 pm. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278052-dpm-prawit-meets-french-president-macron-as-other-world-leaders-arrive-in-bangkok-for-apec/

Daily News Thai Caption: French President Daily News had a picture of French president Emanuel Macron being greeted by Thailand's deputy prime minister Prawit Wongsuwon at the airport at 11 pm. Picture: Daily News The French leader is in Bangkok with other world leaders for the APEC economic summit. Earlier in the day other leaders such as Chilean leader Gabriel Boric Font was met by Suphatanapong Phanmeechao, deputy Labour minister. Picture: Daily News Ferdinand Marcos Jr of the Philippines was greeted by DPM Visanu Kreua-ngam. Picture: Daily News Singaporean PM Lee Hsien Loong was met by Chaiwut Thanamanusorn, Digital Economomy and Society minister. Picture: Daily News -- © 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

NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Thursday November 17 2022 Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278046-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-thursday-november-17-2022/

Listen to the news: The Citizens Stop Apec group and its anti-government leader declared their intention to remain in front of Bangkok City Hall until Friday despite warnings from local authorities not to stay overnight. The group claimed the area was public space and many people were due to arrive from up country. Separately, Anti-government protesters said they will march from Asoke to the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre where the APEC summit is being held at midday today, The area has been declared off limits to protesters. AMNESTY International Thailand marched to the UN building in Bangkok yesterday and submitted a letter asking the government to help stop the bloodshed in Myanmar. The letter urged the government to work with Asean members to address human rights and Accept asylum seekers, rather than deporting them. 1.4 million people have been displaced and nearly 13,000 are being detained in Myanmar. In Chiang Rai …A group of about eight drug traffickers fled leaving 12 bags of methamphetamines, that's around 1.5 million pills, after soldiers approached, there was an exchange of gunfire for about 5 minutes, all the smugglers managed to flee and there were no injuries. The owner of a hotel in Surat Thani reported a French tourist had gone missing for the last week, the man in his 30s told hotel staff he was going for a walk but didn’t return, his personal belongings and ID were still in his room. From January a new visa will be launched to allow visitors to receive medical treatment. The new multiple entry visas will be valid for one year and allow the holder and up to 3 family members to stay for 90 days. Each Applicant will need 800,000 baht in the bank to cover expenses and must have medical insurance cover of 100, thousand dollars. REGION Taiwan’s parliament says it’s likely to review the process of technology transfers to mainland China amid fears that leaked advancements and know-how could threaten the island’s critically important tech sector. Sunny partly cloudy isolated showers Chiang Mai: Sunny partly cloudy 31C Bangkok: Bright Partly cloudy with showers 31C Pattaya and SE: Bright partly Cloudy, thundershowers 30C. Phuket: Bright partly Cloudy, thundershowers 29C. Hua Hin: Sunny, partly cloudy 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 2022-11-17 - 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!

World Sports News - Thursday 17 November by Chili Radio Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278040-world-sports-news-thursday-17-november-by-chili-radio/

Listen to the news: Football - Eintracht Frankfurt striker Randal Kolo Muani has been called up to the France World Cup squad in place of the injured Christopher Nkunku. The RB Leipzig striker suffered a leg injury in training and was ruled out for the whole tournament. Former Aston Villa striker John Carew has been sentenced to 14 months in prison after pleading guilty to charges of tax evasion in his native Norway.The 43-year-old admitted failing to report taxable income and assets of around £26.7m between 2014 and 2019. Carew said he thought he did not need to pay tax there as he lived abroad . Some International friendlies were played last night and Argentina warmed up for the World Cup with a 5-0 thrashing of UAE, Germany won 1-0 in Oman, Turkey beat Scotland 3-1 and the Czech Republic hammered the Faroe Islands 5-0. Tennis - The path has been cleared for Novak Djokovic to play in the Australian Open, after the Australian government overturned a visa ban. The Serbian tennis star was detained in January over his refusal to be vaccinated against Covid. He was deported from the country 10 days later, despite mounting a successful legal challenge. Basketball - Australian Isaac Humphries has become the first active male basketball player currently playing in a top-tier league to come out as gay. The 24-year-old addressed his Melbourne United team-mates in the locker room in a video posted on social media. Humphries is the first Australian male basketball player and first in the National Basketball League (NBL) to be openly gay. Download the Chili Radio app : https://chiliradio.app for Chili Pop and Chili Classics. -- © Copyright Chili RADIO 2022-11-17 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!

Pattani bombs put Thai security agencies on alert as they gear up for APEC Summit in Bangkok by Joseph O' Connor Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan, who has a key responsibility at the cabinet level for internal security in Thailand, ordered a heightened security alert following several incendiary bomb attacks in Pattani province. Deputy Prime Minister issued a new order to Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC) in the South and other agencies to step up already heightened vigilance. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278038-pattani-bombs-put-thai-security-agencies-on-alert-as-they-gear-up-for-apec-summit-in-bangkok/

Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan, who has a key responsibility at the cabinet level for internal security in Thailand, ordered a heightened security alert following several incendiary bomb attacks in Pattani province. by Joseph O' Connor Deputy Prime Minister issued a new order to Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC) in the South and other agencies to step up already heightened vigilance as the government fears the APEC Summit may be used by subversive and protest groups to highlight their cause and damage the kingdom’s image during the two-day event which is being viewed as important to the country and a watershed moment in its political development. Thai authorities have moved to a heightened sense of alert just days before the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in Bangkok with the government fearing that subversive elements both within and without the country may use the high-profile event as a protest platform. Over the last few days, senior officials and government spokespeople have urged the public to assist them in reporting any suspicious activity. The latest development is a series of incendiary bombs in Thailand’s southern provinces which had led Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan to order even stronger measures to counter any potential threat. Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan, on Wednesday, ordered all security agencies to tighten security even further after a series of petrol stations were bombed in the southern province of Pattani. Full story: https://www.thaiexaminer.com/thai-news-foreigners/2022/11/16/pattani-bombs-alert-thai-agencies-over-apec/ -- © Copyright Thai Examiner 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!

Two entertainment venue staffers from more than a hundred in Patong tests positive in drug crackdown By Goongnang Suksawat Patong – Only two staffers from more than a hundred at entertainment venues on Bangla Road in Patong tested positive for drugs in a crackdown. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278037-two-entertainment-venue-staffers-from-more-than-a-hundred-in-patong-tests-positive-in-drug-crackdown/

By Goongnang Suksawat Patong – Only two staffers from more than a hundred at entertainment venues on Bangla Road in Patong tested positive for drugs in a crackdown. A team of officials from the Kathu District Chief last night (November 15th) conducted a urine drug test in entertainment venues on staffers working in Patong with no notification in advance. Mr. Pipop Sudkhao, the Kathu Administrative Chief Officer, told the Phuket Express, “This is part of an entertainment venue campaign we are calling “X-Ray” to suppress illegal drug usage and sales.” Full story: https://thephuketexpress.com/2022/11/16/two-entertainment-venue-staffers-from-more-than-a-hundred-in-patong-tests-positive-in-drug-crackdown/ -- © Copyright The Phuket Express 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!

Thailand to launch new medical treatment visa on Jan 1 By Online Reporter Passengers at Suvarnabhumi airport. File photo Thailand will introduce a new medical treatment visa on Jan 1 in a bid to help establish itself as a global leader for healthcare tourism. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278036-thailand-to-launch-new-medical-treatment-visa-on-jan-1/

Passengers at Suvarnabhumi airport. File photo By Online Reporter Thailand will introduce a new medical treatment visa on Jan 1 in a bid to help establish itself as a global leader for healthcare tourism. Deputy government spokeswoman Tipanan Sirichana said the new multiple entry medical visas will be valid for a period of one year and will allow the holder to stay in Thailand for 90 days. Up to three family members can also be included on the visa, Ms Tipanan added. Applicants will need to prove they have funds of at least 800,000 baht to cover expenses in Thailand and they must also have accident and COVID-19 insurance which provide a minimum coverage of 3 million baht or US$100,000. Full story: https://www.huahintoday.com/thailand-news/thailand-to-launch-new-medical-treatment-visa-on-jan-1/ -- © Copyright Hua Hin Today 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!

Thais Could Probably Watch All World Cup Soccer Matches Live: Anucha By Thai Newsroom Reporters PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE Minister Anucha Nakhasai has spiced up the Thai people’s appetite for World Cup soccer games by confirming today (Nov.16) they could probably watch all 64 matches live on free TV. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1278035-thais-could-probably-watch-all-world-cup-soccer-matches-live-anucha/