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  1. Listen to the news: Security checks have been increased on international arrivals at airports across the country ahead of the APEC summit due at the end of this week, A group calling itself “People Stop Apec 2022” plans to set up a parallel stage during the Apec summit to air their views on Prime Minister Prayut’s policies. The group was assessing the situation after the government announced a ban on gathering at 20 places during the summit. Local politician Korn Chati-kava-nid, a former finance minister says his party may win around 25 seats in parliament, adding this would be sufficient to lead the formation of a new coalition government. Police in Pattaya raided an entertainment establishment and arrested several employees after it had stayed open beyond 2am, officers also found several sachets of suspected drugs. Police will recommend the venue be permanently closed. The Thai baht has seen an increase in value this last week and now stands at around 35 baht to the dollar. REGION At the APEC SUMMIT IN PHNOM PENH Thai Prime minister Prayut proposed a comprehensive strategic partnership between ASEAN and the United States in the areas of economic development and climate change, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese talked with Chinese Premier Li Keq-iang at the ASEAN meeting yesterday amid anticipation of a possible summit with President Xi Jinping. Bali Some 18,000 police officers and soldiers are on duty to ensure the safety of world leaders and their delegates as they convene for the G20 summit tomorrow and wednesday at the coastal resort of Nusa Dua. Fine in the north and north east, Cloud and rain in central Thailand to the far south Chiang Mai: Sunny, 31C Bangkok: cloudy with rain 31C Pattaya: and SE: Cloudy thunderstorms this afternoon 31C. Phuket: Cloudy, with thunderstorms 28C. Hua Hin: Cloudy, with rain 28C. 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 2022-11-14 - 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!
  2. World Sports News - Monday 14 November by Chili Radio Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1277680-world-sports-news-monday-14-november-by-chili-radio/
  3. Listen to the news: F1 - George Russell took a maiden grand prix victory - and a first for Mercedes in 2022 - as Max Verstappen was penalised for a collision with Lewis Hamilton who came in second in Sao Paulo. Ferrari's Carlos Sainz was third. Football - In the EPL Manchester United snatched a dramatic 93rd-minute winner through substitute Alejandro Garnacho as they beat Fulham 2-1 in the final Premier League match before the Qatar World Cup. Aston Villa earned a hard fought 2-1 win at Brighton to move up to 12th. Paris St-Germain moved five points clear at the top of Ligue 1 in France with a dominant display to see off Auxerre in their final match before the break for the World Cup. 5-0 was the score. in Serie A in Italy second placed AC Milan beat Fiorentina 2-1 and Jose Mouriniho was sent off again as Roma drew 1-1 with Torino. Tennis - Rafael Nadal's latest bid to finally land the first ATP Finals title of his career started with a defeat by American eighth seed Taylor Fritz in Turin. The 36-year-old Spaniard, runner-up in 2010 and 2013, lost 7-6 (7-3) 6-1. Rugby - A resurgent All Blacks beat Scotland 31- 23 at Murrayfield in their Autumn International played last night. Cricket - England won the 2022 T20 World Cup beating Pakistan by 5 wickets. Set 137 captain Ben Stokes hit a magnificent 52 as they reached 138-5 off 19 overs. Download the Chili Radio app : https://chiliradio.app for Chili Pop and Chili Classics. -- © Copyright Chili RADIO 2022-11-14 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!
  4. "Pangeos" the floating city of the future The Terayacht idea started in the 2009 while the designer Pierpaolo Lazzarini conceived a giga yacht structure capable to host an entire city. The project extend his length for 550 meters (1800 ft) and measures 610 (2000 ft) meters at his widest point. At the moment, Pangeos is just a concept, but it's starting to his way to become something more than a computer animation. The Terayacht project: https://pangeosyacht.com/projects -- 2022-11-14
  5. More than 2,300 journalists covering APEC meeting in Bangkok This picture shows the signage for the upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok on November 2, 2022. (Photo by Lillian SUWANRUMPHA / AFP) More than 2,300 journalists from around the world have registered to cover the Asia Pacific Economic Leaders’ Meeting (AELM) in Bangkok on 18th and 19th November, according to a foreign ministry official. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1277671-more-than-2300-journalists-covering-apec-meeting-in-bangkok/
  6. This picture shows the signage for the upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok on November 2, 2022. (Photo by Lillian SUWANRUMPHA / AFP) More than 2,300 journalists from around the world have registered to cover the Asia Pacific Economic Leaders’ Meeting (AELM) in Bangkok on 18th and 19th November, according to a foreign ministry official. The senior official, who asked not to be named, told Thai PBS World that these journalists are from nearly 30 countries. There are 22 economies taking part in the AELM, which will be held at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre (QSNCC). Senior officials from member economies have already begun their important deliberations on key outcome documents, ahead of the AELM meeting itself. The largest contingent of foreign journalists is from China,with more than 200 media staff, followed by Japan, with well over 100 journalists. There are fewer than 50 American journalists attending, due to the absence of President Joe Biden. Vice President Kamala Harris is representing him at this important event. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/more-than-2300-journalists-covering-apec-meeting-in-bangkok/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-11-14 - 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!
  7. Labor ministry addressing case of 27 Thai workers scammed into paying for Japan work visas by Namo Vananupong BANGKOK (NNT) - A number of Thai workers have recently been scammed into paying for “specified skilled worker” visas to work in Japan. The labor minister is addressing their plight and has tasked the Department of Employment to quickly handle this matter. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1277670-labor-ministry-addressing-case-of-27-thai-workers-scammed-into-paying-for-japan-work-visas/
  8. by Namo Vananupong BANGKOK (NNT) - A number of Thai workers have recently been scammed into paying for “specified skilled worker” visas to work in Japan. The labor minister is addressing their plight and has tasked the Department of Employment to quickly handle this matter. Labor minister Suchart Chomklin spoke of 27 Thais who have filed a complaint with the chairman of the Senate committee on labor to request assistance. He explained the individuals have been tricked by employment agents who claimed they are able to find work in Japan for the individuals. The agents claim the Thais will enter Japan using “specified skilled worker” visas. Those who were tricked by the agents paid 20,000-70,000 to secure visas and jobs. Mr. Suchart said the agents would endlessly postpone the travel date. Upon noticing the abnormality of the agents, the victims would request a refund to no avail. Some of the victims are greatly distressed as they have already resigned from work in Thailand in anticipation of the new job in Japan. The total value of losses has amounted to 5 million baht. The labor minister said he ordered the Department of Employment to immediately inspect the matter upon his hearing of the issue. He said he wanted to tell Thais who are looking to work abroad to check the Department of Employment’s list of agent companies before making any transfer. Those interested in working abroad may visit the website doe.go.th as well as does.go.th/overseas to get information before taking any action. They can also inspect the list of licensed agency firms at doe.go.th/ipd to make sure they are dealing with actual agents. Problems with work application of travel to the destination country may be reported to the Department of Employment or the provincial employment office nearest to the person’s residence. Alternatively, call the Ministry of Labor’s hotline number 1506, or the Department of Employment’s hotline number 1694. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG221112172308527 -- © Copyright NNT 2022-11-14 - 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!
  9. WHO Praises Thailand’s Strength in Handling COVID-19 by Paul Rujopakarn Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesu. File photo BANGKOK (NNT) - Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesu, Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), recently sent a letter to Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul to thank him for championing the Universal Health and Preparedness Review (UHPR). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1277669-who-praises-thailand’s-strength-in-handling-covid-19/
  10. Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesu. File photo by Paul Rujopakarn BANGKOK (NNT) - Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesu, Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), recently sent a letter to Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul to thank him for championing the Universal Health and Preparedness Review (UHPR). The letter also informed Minister Anutin that Thailand has been instrumental as one of the first countries in the world to pilot the UHPR initiative for public health emergencies and its handling of the COVID-19 crisis. The WHO chief highlighted many of Thailand’s critical assets that were key to safeguarding and assisting its population and residents during the pandemic. These included enacting decisive national policies, maintaining an effective public healthcare and health insurance system with a dedicated workforce, innovative approaches to advancing health, and promoting multisectoral coordination between the government, private sector, and civil society. Dr. Tedros noted that WHO members were particularly responsive to the presentation of Thailand’s performance to the World Health Assembly (WHA) in May 2022. Thailand is now cited as a guideline model for WHO members to follow in preparation for emerging diseases. The WHO is currently updating its technical package based on information obtained via the UHPR initiative, with the WHO Technical Advisory Group to produce recommendations for improving and simplifying its working methods. Minister Anutin said that the impact of covid-19 has reflected the fact that the global community didn’t prepare for such an outbreak. The lack of financial investment to respond to the pandemic is part of the issue. The 12th APEC’s High-Level Meeting on Health and Economy between August 25-26 this year has reached solutions for health and economy balance by focusing on health system investment, health security, and universal health coverage. Vaccine development and digital health technology are also key elements to coping with unpredictable outbreaks in the future. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG221113110534631 -- © Copyright NNT 2022-11-14 - 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!
  11. Several sachets of drug-like substances found at Pattaya nightclub during raid, say Pattaya police By Tanakorn Panyadee Pattaya — Pattaya police discovered several sachets of what they suspected were illicit drugs at the Dirty Pattaya nightclub during an early morning crackdown Sunday, November 13th. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1277668-several-sachets-of-drug-like-substances-found-at-pattaya-nightclub-during-raid-say-pattaya-police/
  12. By Tanakorn Panyadee Pattaya — Pattaya police discovered several sachets of what they suspected were illicit drugs at the Dirty Pattaya nightclub during an early morning crackdown Sunday, November 13th. A team of Police Region Two and Pattaya police led by Pol. Lt. Col. Suriya Phothongnak inspected entertainment venues around Pattaya at 2.30 AM this morning to prevent all forms of violent incidents, ensure legal closing times were followed, and reassure tourists. Suriya told The Pattaya News that most venues complied with the legal closing time of 2 AM. But the officer also said he stumbled upon one venue named “Dirty Pattaya” located in Soi Ko Phai, in which about 30 partygoers were still allegedly partying inside. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/11/13/several-sachets-of-drug-like-substances-found-at-pattaya-nightclub-during-raid-say-pattaya-police/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-11-14 - 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!
  13. Prayut Urged To Help Make Prawit Post-Election PM By Thai Newsroom Reporters Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, right in above photo and left in Front Page photo, and Deputy Prime Minister-cum-Palang Pracharath Party leader Prawit Wongsuwan. Photo: INN News PRIME MINISTER PRAYUT Chan-o-cha has been suggested to help make Palang Pracharath Party boss Prawit Wongsuwan an elected prime minister instead of preoccupying himself with personal whims to prolong his rule, said a partisan source over the weekend. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1277667-prayut-urged-to-help-make-prawit-post-election-pm/
  14. Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, right in above photo and left in Front Page photo, and Deputy Prime Minister-cum-Palang Pracharath Party leader Prawit Wongsuwan. Photo: INN News By Thai Newsroom Reporters PRIME MINISTER PRAYUT Chan-o-cha has been suggested to help make Palang Pracharath Party boss Prawit Wongsuwan an elected prime minister instead of preoccupying himself with personal whims to prolong his rule, said a partisan source over the weekend. Prayut has been strongly advised that he lend solid support for Prawit’s hush-hush scheme to be named the No.1 Palang Pracharath candidate for prime minister and give up on his sustained efforts to prolong his rule for only two more years provided by law, according to the partisan source who spoke on condition that he not be identified. Prayut who has reportedly intended to prolong his rule provided by court until 2025 has so far remained non-committal as to whether or when he may ever decide to run for prime minister under the tickets of the Palang Pracharath Party or probably turn to the brand-new Ruam Thai Sang Chart Party which has been primarily set up as an alternative to Prawit’s camp with the top post of a post-election government at stake. Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2022/11/13/prayut-urged-to-help-make-prawit-post-election-pm/ -- © Copyright THAI NEWSROOM 2022-11-14 - 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!
  15. ‘Big Joke’ Vows To Catch All Chinese Grey Capitalists by TNR Staff Deputy National Police Chief Pol. Lt. Gen. Surachate Hakparn. Photo: Thai Rath DEPUTY National Police Chief Pol. Lt. Gen. Surachate Hakparn, whose nickname is Big Joke, this afternoon (Nov. 13) said all Chinese grey capitalists who run shady nominee businesses and hold dual nationalities will be rounded up within the next two to three weeks. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1277666-‘big-joke’-vows-to-catch-all-chinese-grey-capitalists/
  16. Deputy National Police Chief Pol. Lt. Gen. Surachate Hakparn. Photo: Thai Rath by TNR Staff DEPUTY National Police Chief Pol. Lt. Gen. Surachate Hakparn, whose nickname is Big Joke, this afternoon (Nov. 13) said all Chinese grey capitalists who run shady nominee businesses and hold dual nationalities will be rounded up within the next two to three weeks, Matichon newspaper said. Speaking prior to a meeting of a working group at the Police Club, Pol. Lt. Gen. Surachate said attending the talks are Pol. Maj. Gen. Pananchai Cheunchaitham, deputy chief of Region 1 Provincial Police, police investigators and officers from the Metropolitan Police Bureau. He explained that not all Chinese people are criminals but mostly the grey capitalist groups, who hold dual nationalities as opposed to a single one because they do not intend to return to their homeland, have been carrying out criminal activities. He has also consulted the Chinese ambassador about this crackdown. Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2022/11/13/big-joke-vows-to-catch-all-chinese-grey-capitalists/ -- © Copyright THAI NEWSROOM 2022-11-14 - 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!
  17. Soaring baht as the Thai economic spirit rises with one of the world’s lowest levels of inflation by James Morris and Son Nguyen Chayawadee Chai-Anant Assistant Governor of the Bank of Thailand commented this week on the rise of the Thai baht and the purchase by foreign investors of ฿107 billion in securities including bonds and shares. Definitive US inflation data showing lower inflation figures interpreted by the markets this time as meaning the Federal Reserve might be more inclined to reduce the level of future interest rate hikes. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1277665-soaring-baht-as-the-thai-economic-spirit-rises-with-one-of-the-world’s-lowest-levels-of-inflation/
  18. Chayawadee Chai-Anant Assistant Governor of the Bank of Thailand commented this week on the rise of the Thai baht and the purchase by foreign investors of ฿107 billion in securities including bonds and shares. by James Morris and Son Nguyen Definitive US inflation data showing lower inflation figures interpreted by the markets this time as meaning the Federal Reserve might be more inclined to reduce the level of future interest rate hikes. This and signs of life from China that its economy may be ready to relaunch after a disturbing shutdown imposed by authorities to fight the pandemic, has been enough to send the baht surging against the US dollar since October 19th last. Thailand’s economy and currency have come thundering back in the last three weeks with the baht’s value soaring through multiple barriers to hit ฿35.93 to the US currency while both consumer and industry confidence are on the rise. The country’s inflation rate has also been ticking downward while the kingdom finds itself at the bottom of the scale, ranked 107 out of 130 countries, on the basis of inflation, far behind developed economies such as the United Kingdom, United States and Germany. The Thai currency has staged a rapid comeback against the US dollar in the last three weeks which has seen the world’s default currency fall in value by 6.2% against the baht. Full story: https://www.thaiexaminer.com/thai-news-foreigners/2022/11/12/soaring-baht-as-thai-economic-spirit-rises/ -- © Copyright Thai Examiner 2022-11-14 - 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!
  19. PM urges Thais to help ensure smooth summit for APEC delegates Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha declared Thailand’s readiness yesterday (Sunday) to host the APEC Summit on November 18th and 19th, as he urged the Thai people to join the government in being good hosts to the foreign delegates. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1277664-pm-urges-thais-to-help-ensure-smooth-summit-for-apec-delegates/
  20. Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha declared Thailand’s readiness yesterday (Sunday) to host the APEC Summit on November 18th and 19th, as he urged the Thai people to join the government in being good hosts to the foreign delegates. Speaking at a press conference on his return from the ASEAN Summit in Phnom Penh, the prime minister said that he has confidence in all of the officials concerned with the arrangements for the summit, adding, however, that members of the public should help to ensure that the event will proceed smoothly and without disruption. “This is an event of national importance,” he said, as he asked all parties in society to ensure orderliness throughout the summit and related meetings. He said that Thailand is second to none in hosting international conferences, adding that security officials have no intention to intimidate or infringe on the rights of people during the summit. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/pm-urges-thais-to-help-ensure-smooth-summit-for-apec-delegates/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-11-14 - 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!
  21. Poll – Thailand’s central provinces want Paetongtarn Shinawatra as next PM Eligible voters in Thailand’s central region favour Paetongtarn Shinawatra, youngest daughter of fugitive former Prime Minister Thaksin, as Thailand’s next prime minister and the Pheu Thai Party to govern, according to an opinion poll by the National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1277663-poll-–-thailand’s-central-provinces-want-paetongtarn-shinawatra-as-next-pm/
  22. Eligible voters in Thailand’s central region favour Paetongtarn Shinawatra, youngest daughter of fugitive former Prime Minister Thaksin, as Thailand’s next prime minister and the Pheu Thai Party to govern, according to an opinion poll by the National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA). NIDA conducted the poll, entitled “The Right Person, the Party I Like”, among 2,002 voters in the central provinces between November 2nd and 5th. The provinces include Chai Nat, Ayutthaya, Lop Buri, Saraburi, Sing Buri, Ang Thong, Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani, Nakhon Pathom, Samut Prakan, Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi, Suphan Buri, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Phetchaburi, Samut Songkhram and Samut Sakhon. Bangkok was excluded fromthe survey. The poll shows 24.18% of the respondents want Paetongtarn, head of the Pheu Thai “Family”, as the next prime minister because they want someone from the new-generation to lead the country and they favour the Pheu Thai Party’s policies. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/poll-thailands-central-provinces-want-paetongtarn-shinawatra-as-next-pm/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-11-14 - 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!
  23. Warning of serious lung infection caused by smoking e-cigarettes Thai people are warned about the harmful effects of electronic cigarettes and are being advised not to fall prey to false advertising claiming that they are safe. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1277661-warning-of-serious-lung-infection-caused-by-smoking-e-cigarettes/
  24. Thai people are warned about the harmful effects of electronic cigarettes and are being advised not to fall prey to false advertising claiming that they are safe. Dr. Kajohnsak Kaewjarus, deputy director-general of the Disease Control Department, issued the warning after Ramathibodi Hospital recently released a report on serious lung infections, known as E-cigarette, or Vaping Product, Use Associated Lung Injury (EVALI), being caused by thesmoking of electronic cigarettes. Symptoms of EVALI include a cough, shortness of breath or chest pain. Additionally, gastrointestinal symptoms may develop, including nausea, vomiting, stomach pains and diarrhoea, as well as nonspecific constitutional symptoms like a fever, chills or weight loss. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/warning-of-serious-lung-infection-caused-by-smoking-e-cigarettes/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-11-14 - 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!
  25. Thai PM proposes strategic partnerships between ASEAN and US Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has proposed a comprehensive strategic partnership between ASEAN and the United States in the areas of economic development and climate change, as well as a cooperative regional atmosphere. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1277660-thai-pm-proposes-strategic-partnerships-between-asean-and-us/

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