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QSNCC: Thailand’s rebuilt national convention center faces first test on global stage Thailand is hosting this year’s Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit next week at the newly rebuilt Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre (QSNCC). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1277439-qsncc-thailand’s-rebuilt-national-convention-center-faces-first-test-on-global-stage/

Thailand is hosting this year’s Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit next week at the newly rebuilt Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre (QSNCC). The venue closed in April 2019 for a 15-billion-baht renovation before reopening in September — just in time for APEC 2022, when leaders of 21 member economies will convene for their annual meeting on November 18-19. This will be the first time that APEC leaders have attended a meeting in person since the COVID-19 pandemic, when their summits were held online. The QSNCC has already hosted many national and international events since reopening on September 12, including Book Expo Thailand 2022, Huawei Connect 2022, Electric Vehicle Asia 2022, ASEAN Sustainable Energy Week 2022, and Thailand Game Show 2022. Reservations have been made for 130 exhibitions next year, on top of the 50 booked for this year, according to NCC Management and Development Co Ltd, which operates the conference center. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/qsncc-thailands-rebuilt-national-convention-center-faces-first-test-on-global-stage/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-11-11 - 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!

NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Friday November 11 2022 Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1277429-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-friday-november-11-2022/

Listen to the news: Prime Minister Prayut who’s currently in Phnom Penh is urging Asean nations to further develop the region's digital economy, which is estimated to be worth more than US$360 billion this year. Adding the regulatory environment needs to be improved in order to ensure transparency, fairness, and quality, while training of human resources should be a priority. Bangkok taxi fares look set to rise, with the current rate staying at 35 baht for small vehicles while larger taxis will start at 40 baht. Rates for all taxis will increase by around 7 percent once the cab is moving. This will be the first price hike in 8 years. Physicians and political groups petitioned a Court to ban the use of marijuana other than for medicinal purposes. They accused the department of public health and the Narcotics Control Board of decriminalizing marijuana without having any regulations to protect the public. They urged strict enforcement of the law to eliminate drug production and networks. Following a restructure in Thailand Paypal is no longer able to offer its services to non thai citizens and those without a valid national id card. The government says the move is to prevent money laundering, Paypal is now only available to those with a registered business account. REGION Cambodia: as regional leaders gathered on the first day of the association of south east asian summit in Phnom Phen. Ukraine signed a peace accord with ASEAN yesterday as it gained support for isolating Russia. Myanmar's military were not invited to attend. Jakarta: investigators blamed A faulty automatic engine throttle system that was not properly monitored by pilots for the crash of Sri-wij-aya Air 737-500 jet, in January last year. The plane nose-dived 3,000 meters into the sea shortly after take off from Jakarta. Chiang Mai: Sunny, 32C Bangkok: SUNNY 35C Pattaya: and SE: SUNNY 32C. Phuket: Cloudy, with thunderstorms 28C. Hua Hin: SUNNY 31 Continuing over the weekend 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 2022-11-11 - 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 11 November by Chili Radio Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1277427-world-sports-news-friday-11-november-by-chili-radio/

Listen to the news: Motorsport - Keith Farmer, one of Northern Ireland's most successful motorcyclists, has died aged 35. The four-time British champion passed away suddenly yesterday. He retired from racing in September 2021, having originally planned to retire at the end of last year. Cricket - England stormed into the Men's T20 World Cup final with a sensational 10-wicket demolition of India at the Adelaide Oval. Openers Jos Buttler 80 and Alex Hales 86 overcame a feverish India-supporting atmosphere and chased 169 without the loss of a wicket.They ended up with 24 balls to spare to set up a final against Pakistan on Sunday. Football - Last night Manchchester United beat Aston Villa 4-2 and will play Burnley in the next round of the English Carabao Cup. The highlight of round four is Manchester City at home to Liverpool. EPL side Southampton have confirmed the appointment of Nathan Jones as their new manager following the sacking of Ralph Hasenhuttl. Welshman Jones, 49, has left Championship side Luton Town to take up the role and has signed a three-and-a-half-year contract. Midfielder Mario Gotze has been named in Germany's World Cup squad after a five-year absence.The 30 year old, who scored the winning goal in the 2014 World Cup final, has not played for Germany since a friendly against France in November 2017. Inter Milan striker Romelu Lukaku has been named in Roberto Martinez's Belgium World Cup squad, despite concerns over his fitness.He has made only five club appearances this season because of a hamstring injury. As for England Conor Gallagher, Kalvin Phillips and Trent Alexander-Arnold are going to the World Cup. Ben White and Kieran Trippier also make it. All the latest squad updates can be found on bbc.com/football Download the Chili Radio app : https://chiliradio.app for Chili Pop and Chili Classics. -- © Copyright Chili RADIO 2022-11-11 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!

Thailand, Cambodia Confirm Close Ties, Cooperation PHNOM PENH, (TNA) – Thai and Cambodian prime ministers in their meeting today confirmed close ties between both countries at bilateral and multilateral levels and vowed to jointly suppress transnational call scams. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1277418-thailand-cambodia-confirm-close-ties-cooperation/

PHNOM PENH, (TNA) – Thai and Cambodian prime ministers in their meeting today confirmed close ties between both countries at bilateral and multilateral levels and vowed to jointly suppress transnational call scams. Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha met his Cambodian counterpart Hun Sen on the occasion of the 40 th and 41 st ASEAN Summits and related meetings. They had not met for about three years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Acting government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri said Gen Prayut congratulated Cambodia for its successful chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and expressed gratitude for the Cambodian prime minister's acceptance to Thailand's invitation for him to be a distinguished guest in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation. Summit in Thailand later this month. Full story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-1055568 -- © Copyright Thai News Agency 2022-11-11 - 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!

Phuket Tourism Association holds ‘Table Top Sales Meeting’ to welcome USA travel agencies By Goongnang Suksawat Phuket – The Phuket Tourism Association held a ‘Table Top Sales’ event and welcomed USA travel agencies. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1277417-phuket-tourism-association-holds-‘table-top-sales-meeting’-to-welcome-usa-travel-agencies/

By Goongnang Suksawat Phuket – The Phuket Tourism Association held a ‘Table Top Sales’ event and welcomed USA travel agencies. The Phuket Tourism Association held the ‘Table Top Sales’ event from November 6th to November 8th, 2022. They welcomed 25 travel agencies from the United States of America. Tourism agencies in Phuket who were wearing Phuket traditional costumes presented hotel and tour packages to USA travel agencies. Cabaret and traditional shows were also presented at the event. Full story: https://thephuketexpress.com/2022/11/10/phuket-tourism-association-holds-table-top-sales-meeting-to-welcome-usa-travel-agencies/ -- © Copyright The Phuket Express 2022-11-11 - 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!

Golf: “Queen” Pannarai Reigns Throne at 9th TWT-SAT Open in Pattaya By Adam Judd Pattaya-Unfancied Pannarai Meesom-us outperformed EPSON Tour player Pavarisa Yoktuan to snatch her first career title following a stroke victory in the Bt2.5 million SAT-TWT Open “Road to World Ranking” at the Pattaya Country Club on Thursday. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1277416-golf-“queen”-pannarai-reigns-throne-at-9th-twt-sat-open-in-pattaya/

One killed and five injured in 4-vehicle crash in Chonburi By Tanakorn Panyadee PHOTO: TMN Cable TV Pattaya Chonburi — A 46-year-old minivan driver was killed while five others were injured in a 4-vehicle crash on a motorway in Chonburi. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1277415-one-killed-and-five-injured-in-4-vehicle-crash-in-chonburi/

PHOTO: TMN Cable TV Pattaya By Tanakorn Panyadee Chonburi — A 46-year-old minivan driver was killed while five others were injured in a 4-vehicle crash on a motorway in Chonburi. The collision took place today, November 10th, just after noon on a motorway inbound to Pattaya in the Nong Khang Khok subdistrict of Chonburi’s Mueang district. Chonburi rescuers arrived at the scene to find four vehicles, including a white truck, a white Toyota Vios sedan, a black BMW sedan, and a bronze public minivan, all with broken bumpers. The minivan registered in Bangkok was flipped on its side. The driver, 46-year-old Mr. Samart Saekow, was pronounced dead from his injuries by rescuers. Five unidentified people were hurt and transported to Chonburi Hospital. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/11/10/one-killed-and-five-injured-in-4-vehicle-crash-in-chonburi/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-11-11 - 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!

PayPal no longer available to foreigners in Thailand By Jonathan Fairfield File photo Regulatory changes aimed at combating money laundering mean that the services offered by PayPal are no longer available to foreigners in Thailand and may even be out of reach for many Thais. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1277414-paypal-no-longer-available-to-foreigners-in-thailand/

File photo By Jonathan Fairfield Regulatory changes aimed at combating money laundering mean that the services offered by PayPal are no longer available to foreigners in Thailand and may even be out of reach for many Thais. It is almost one year to the day since PayPal first announced that it was relaunching its services in Thailand. The relaunch was necessary in order for the company to comply with new regulations in Thailand after the government overhauled regulation of the country’s fintech sector. In order to comply with the regulations, only those with a registered business account would be able to use PayPal to send and receive money and pay for goods and services online. Full story: https://www.huahintoday.com/thailand-news/paypal-no-longer-available-to-foreigners-in-thailand/ -- © Copyright Hua Hin Today 2022-11-11 - 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!

Santi Not Party-Hopping In Bid To Help Prayut Prolong Rule By Thai Newsroom Reporters PALANG PRACHARATH Party secretary-general Santi Prompat Thursday (Nov.10) dismissed refreshed hearsay that he might go party-hopping in bid to help Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha prolong his rule beyond the next general election. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1277412-santi-not-party-hopping-in-bid-to-help-prayut-prolong-rule/

By Thai Newsroom Reporters PALANG PRACHARATH Party secretary-general Santi Prompat Thursday (Nov.10) dismissed refreshed hearsay that he might go party-hopping in bid to help Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha prolong his rule beyond the next general election. Santi who concurrently performs as deputy finance minister categorically denied that he might probably leave the largest coalition partner for the Ruam Thai Sang Chart Party which has been primarily designed to endorse Prayut as partisan candidate for head of a post-election government. The Palang Pracharath secretary-general assured that he will continue to stay with Palang Pracharath party boss-cum-Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan during a run-up to the next general election and beyond. Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2022/11/10/santi-not-party-hopping-in-bid-to-help-prayut-prolong-rule/ -- © Copyright THAI NEWSROOM 2022-11-11 - 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!

Complaint Filed Against Policeman After Fracas At Karaoke Lounge by TNR Staff A LAMPANG resident came with his lawyer to file a complaint at the Central Investigation Bureau against a Narcotics Suppression Bureau police officer who had assaulted him and his friends at a karaoke lounge and fired his pistol at them as they fled the scene with no progress made in half a month, Matichon newspaper said Thursday (Nov. 10). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1277411-complaint-filed-against-policeman-after-fracas-at-karaoke-lounge/

by TNR Staff A LAMPANG resident came with his lawyer to file a complaint at the Central Investigation Bureau against a Narcotics Suppression Bureau police officer who had assaulted him and his friends at a karaoke lounge and fired his pistol at them as they fled the scene with no progress made in half a month, Matichon newspaper said Thursday (Nov. 10). Mr. Ronnarong Kaewpetch, chairman of the Network to Reclaim Justice, brought Mr. Taweepong Yodsiri, 36, to file a complaint about the incident while also accusing provincial policemen of tampering with the evidence in this case. Taweepong said he and his friends were drinking at a karaoke lounge when an argument broke out with another group of three men there. However, one of the three men claimed to have a Narcotics Control Board card and said he was taking them for a urine test while also beating them up. Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2022/11/10/complaint-filed-against-policeman-after-fracas-at-karaoke-lounge/ -- © Copyright THAI NEWSROOM 2022-11-11 - 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 police to overhaul service pistol management and gun welfare scheme The Royal Thai Police (RTP) are in the process of revising the entire management of service pistols and the welfare gun program, under which police officers can buy their own guns at lower than market prices, says Pol Gen Torsak Sukvimol, the deputy national police chief. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1277410-thai-police-to-overhaul-service-pistol-management-and-gun-welfare-scheme/

The Royal Thai Police (RTP) are in the process of revising the entire management of service pistols and the welfare gun program, under which police officers can buy their own guns at lower than market prices, says Pol Gen Torsak Sukvimol, the deputy national police chief. During an exclusive interview with Thai PBS he also said that the RTP will coordinate with the Ministry of Interior over tighter controls on the issuance of gun purchase permits, known as the Por 3 document, and licenses to own guns, known as the Por 4 document. The current efforts to streamline gun controls in Thailand follow the mass shooting and knife attacks at a child care centre in the north-eastern province of Nong Bua Lamphu on October 6th, committed by a former, now deceased police officer, in which 36 people died, mostly young children. There was also the theft of more than 150 service weapons, including several assault rifles, from a police station in Nonthaburi province, allegedly by a police officer, as well as widespread corruption in the gun welfare program. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thai-police-to-overhaul-service-pistol-management-and-gun-welfare-scheme/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-11-11 - 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!

Putin will not attend the APEC leader’s meeting The Russian Embassy informed the Thai Foreign Ministry Thursday that President Vladimir Putin will not attend the upcoming APEC leaders meeting on 18th and 19th November 2022. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1277409-putin-will-not-attend-the-apec-leader’s-meeting/

The Russian Embassy informed the Thai Foreign Ministry Thursday that President Vladimir Putin will not attend the upcoming APEC leaders meeting on 18th and 19th November 2022. First Deputy Prime Minister Andrei Belousov will represent him at the meeting in Bangkok. Putin had earlier pledged to come to Bangkok for the meeting, to express his views on economic cooperation. The war in Ukraine, which Russia started is, however, consuming his time, making it impossible for him to attend. For the ASEAN-related summits in Phnom Penh and the G20 summit in Bali, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will represent Putin. Both summits have invited representatives of Ukraine as guests of the hosts. Ukraine Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba will take part in the two summits. In Phnom Penh, he will sign the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation, along with Spain. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/putin-will-not-attend-the-apec-leaders-meeting/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-11-11 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

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Thailand’s central bank to introduce rules to limit bank system outages The Bank of Thailand (BoT) is to issue a new regulation which seeks to put a time limit on commercial banks’ mobile banking app outages, to ease the impacts on customers, according to Kitti Kosavisutte, committee chairman of the Thailand Banking Sector Computer Emergency Response Team (TB-CERT). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1277366-thailand’s-central-bank-to-introduce-rules-to-limit-bank-system-outages/