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Private Sector: Extending Foreign Leasehold Ownership A Better Option by TNR Staff Thai property title deeds overlaid on an image of downtown Bangkok. Photo: Matichon THE head of a real estate association Friday (Nov. 4) said allowing foreigners to buy one rai of land under a new ministerial regulation still being vetted is unlikely to motivate them to do so because of difficult procedures and it would be better to extend their leasehold rights from 30 to 50 years, Matichon newspaper said. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276832-private-sector-extending-foreign-leasehold-ownership-a-better-option/

Thai property title deeds overlaid on an image of downtown Bangkok. Photo: Matichon by TNR Staff THE head of a real estate association Friday (Nov. 4) said allowing foreigners to buy one rai of land under a new ministerial regulation still being vetted is unlikely to motivate them to do so because of difficult procedures and it would be better to extend their leasehold rights from 30 to 50 years, Matichon newspaper said. The Cabinet greenlighted a draft ministerial regulation on Oct. 25 that will enable foreigners to buy a maximum of one rai of land in Thailand. One of the conditions includes an investment value of at least 40 million baht that must be retained for three years, NNT said. This ministerial regulation designates four types of high-potential aliens who will be able to acquire land in Thailand for residential purposes. The four categories include high-wealth persons, retirees, individuals who intend to work from Thailand, and specialists who possess certain skills. The amount of land that may be acquired shall be no more than one rai (1,600 square metres). The land must only be used for self-residency and must be located within Bangkok, Pattaya, municipalities, or other suitable areas as stipulated by the urban planning law. The alien acquiring land must invest no less than 40 million baht in a business or enterprise and retain the investment for at least three years. Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2022/11/04/private-sector-extending-foreign-leasehold-ownership-a-better-option/ -- © Copyright THAI NEWSROOM 2022-11-05 - 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!

Asoke intersection to Khlong Toei in Bangkok to close to traffic Nov 14th-19th The road between the Asoke and Ratchadapisek-Khlong Toei intersections will be closed to traffic from November 14th through 19th, as part of the security and traffic management for the pre-APEC and APEC Summit at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276831-asoke-intersection-to-khlong-toei-in-bangkok-to-close-to-traffic-nov-14th-19th/

The road between the Asoke and Ratchadapisek-Khlong Toei intersections will be closed to traffic from November 14th through 19th, as part of the security and traffic management for the pre-APEC and APEC Summit at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre. Residents living along both sides of the road and businesses whose establishments are located there will still be able to use the road during that period, but only with prior permission, which requires the completion of an application form, shown in a Google Form link, within today (Friday), according Pol Lt-Col Narongwit Sudkangwan, deputy superintendent of the traffic police at Thonglor police station. In addition to name and ID card, he said that applicants must also provide details about the colour and type of their vehicle, their license plate number, images of the front, side and back of the vehicle and a copy of the vehicle registration book. According to the police, there are also hotels, apartments, office buildings and condominiums along that 2km stretch of the road. Source: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/asoke-intersection-to-khlong-toei-in-bangkok-to-close-to-traffic-nov-14th-19th/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-11-05 - 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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43 teenagers arrested at two alleged drug parties in Sattahip area PHOTO: นักข่าว เมืองชล Chonburi police busted two alleged drug parties in the Sattahip area and arrested over 43 teenagers, mostly under 18 years old. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276818-43-teenagers-arrested-at-two-alleged-drug-parties-in-sattahip-area/

Bangkok City Hall prepares measures ahead of imminent surge in PM2.5 levels BANGKOK (NNT) - Levels of airborne particulate matter or PM2.5 in Bangkok are still considered to be within Thailand’s safety standard. Aware that the airborne dust issue worsens during the cold season, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is preparing mitigation measures ahead of the peak dust period. Online communications channels and smart signboards are among the measures that will keep Bangkokians informed when the dust level exceeds the standard. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276791-bangkok-city-hall-prepares-measures-ahead-of-imminent-surge-in-pm25-levels/

Chuwit praises top cops for action he instigated against "Chinese Mafia" Former MP and soapy massage owner Chuwit Kamolwist went on Facebook to praise the Thai police. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276774-chuwit-praises-top-cops-for-action-he-instigated-against-chinese-mafia/

Former MP and soapy massage owner Chuwit Kamolwist went on Facebook to praise the Thai police. He said it was something that he rarely did. He had presented a dossier to the RTP concerning five Chinese who he claimed were breaking the law owning nightclubs where there was illegal activity. Subject of his praise were RTP deputies Pol Gen Torsak Sukhwimon and Pol Gen Surachate Hakpan who arrested the men, reported Siam Rath. There were many raids in Thailand, Pattaya and elswehere this week acting on information supplied by Chuwit.

"Danger to society": Police in NE seek warrant for arrest of yaba crazed man who attacked female teacher at primary school Daily News Thai Caption: Arrest warrant readied Daily News reported that police in Nakhon Phanom, NE Thailand were hunting for a man who attacked a female teacher at a school in Ban Nong Pla Duk in Muang district. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276772-danger-to-society-police-in-ne-seek-warrant-for-arrest-of-yaba-crazed-man-who-attacked-female-teacher-at-primary-school/

Daily News Thai Caption: Arrest warrant readied Daily News reported that police in Nakhon Phanom, NE Thailand were hunting for a man who attacked a female teacher at a school in Ban Nong Pla Duk in Muang district. Forty three year old Sawai Phakdeelon, a P1/P2 primary school teacher was punched in the face. The victim went to the Muang district police to have them find Thanin, 32 who hit her twice. He is related to the teacher. Sawai said that she was using a loudspeaker to teach children and the noise carried to the suspect's house nearby causing him to have a paranoid attack. He is a yaba addict. She feared other people might be attacked if he is not caught - she described him as a danger to society. He had attacked a teacher at the school back in 2015 for which he was jailed and was released about three years ago. She was nearly attacked again in 2019 but a colleague helped her. Now she wants him found and prosecuted to the full extent of the law. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-11-04 - 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

Illegal migrant workers still pouring into Thailand, suggest Thai media Daily News Thai Caption: Migrants pouring in Thai media Daily News suggested that illegal migrants were continuing to pour into Thailand from Myanmar. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276771-illegal-migrant-workers-still-pouring-into-thailand-suggest-thai-media/

Daily News Thai Caption: Migrants pouring in Thai media Daily News suggested that illegal migrants were continuing to pour into Thailand from Myanmar. In the last two days in Sangkhaburi, Kanchanaburi, western Thailand 12 were arrested in two separate incidents. Picture: Daily News Eleven were caught in the area of the village of Ban Song Kalia on Wednesday - seven men and 4 women. Then in the same area a man was caught yesterday. No Thai facilitators were with them, they were alone when arrested. They had paid 20,000 to 30,000 baht to agents and were headed for work in Kanchanaburi, Samut Sakhon, Rayong and Bangkok. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-11-04 - 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

"Lady Kai" back in the news! 2016 sensation accuses media and keyboard warriors of defamation Daily News Thai Caption: Defamation charges made She was the talk of Thailand through much of 2016 and a regular staple on ASEAN NOW's platform then known as Thaivisa. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276770-lady-kai-back-in-the-news-2016-sensation-accuses-media-and-keyboard-warriors-of-defamation/

Daily News Thai Caption: Defamation charges made She was the talk of Thailand through much of 2016 and a regular staple on ASEAN NOW's platform then known as Thaivisa. This is none other than Ying Kai or Lady Kai. Six years ago she was finally jailed after she claimed to be a princess. Her employees claimed she falsely charged them with theft and imprisoned them against their will. In July of that year after countless news stories she woke up behind bars. She was then known as Monta Yokratanakan, notes ASEAN NOW. Now free and named Saranya Upatasanti, aged 65, she went with her lawyer to the Rattanathibet police in Nonthaburi to file defamation charges against multiple news outlets and people who have commented online, reported Daily News. It concerns a relationship and inheritance matters in relation to a billionaire tycoon. Her lawyer said "Phee Kai" had been defamed by news outlets on TV, Facebook, YouTube and many other platforms. There was also defamatory comments from so-called keyboard warriors. Lady Kai said everyone was being nasty to her and she had plenty of evidence to place before the cops. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-11-04 - 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

Road, MRT Closure on Nov 16-19 for APEC Summit BANGKOK, Nov 4 (TNA) – Police will close Ratchadaphisek Road in front of the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center and its MRT station from Nov 16 to 19 to facilitate the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276769-road-mrt-closure-on-nov-16-19-for-apec-summit/

BANGKOK, Nov 4 (TNA) – Police will close Ratchadaphisek Road in front of the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center and its MRT station from Nov 16 to 19 to facilitate the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit. National police chief Damrongsak Kittiprapas said the cabinet approved special holidays from Nov 16 to 18 in Bangkok, Nonthaburi and Samut Prakan and would also impose the holidays on the private sector and schools. Meanwhile, the police would close Ratchadaphisek Road in front of the convention center and the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center MRT station from Nov 16 to 19 for safety sake. Full story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-1050883 -- © Copyright Thai News Agency 2022-11-04 - 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 succeeds in artificially breeding short mackerel The Thai Fisheries Department has succeeded in artificially breeding short mackerel, known locally as “Pla Tu”, a favourite edible fish among Thai people. Hormone-induced spawning was used, with a high survival rate of the fry, according to Chalermchai Suwannarak, director-general of the department. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276768-thailand-succeeds-in-artificially-breeding-short-mackerel/

The Thai Fisheries Department has succeeded in artificially breeding short mackerel, known locally as “Pla Tu”, a favourite edible fish among Thai people. Hormone-induced spawning was used, with a high survival rate of the fry, according to Chalermchai Suwannarak, director-general of the department. He said that they have been researching ways to conserve short mackerel in the wild and to increase its numbers in nature, to prevent depletion through overfishing. Breeding the short mackerel in captivity is a considerable challenge, because the fish is fragile and dies easily after being moved from the sea, he said, adding that researchers at the Fisheries Department have spent years studying the environment of the fish, its spawning season and its food, among other things, in order to replicate the conditions in the spawning tanks. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thailand-succeeds-in-artificially-breeding-short-mackerel/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-11-04 - 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!

Girl, 13, appeals for help claiming attack by female friends over "relationship with 50 year old man" Picture: Thai Rath Thai Rath reported that a 13 year old girl named only as "A" went on the popular page of "Ban Dung Update" in Udon Thani, north eastern Thailand, after she was attacked by four females friends of a similar age. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276767-girl-13-appeals-for-help-claiming-attack-by-female-friends-over-relationship-with-50-year-old-man/

Picture: Thai Rath Thai Rath reported that a 13 year old girl named only as "A" went on the popular page of "Ban Dung Update" in Udon Thani, north eastern Thailand, after she was attacked by four females friends of a similar age. They claimed that she had been having a relationship with a boyfriend of one of girls who is aged 14 and called "B". The man is about 50 years old and called Joke, who has been arrested on drugs charges. "A" was contacted by the media and said that at some toilets at a shrine she was forced by the other girls to remove her lower garments. She was then filmed and the footage posted on Facebook. It happened in June. "A" said that she had never been with Joke and she was embarrassed to leave the house or go to school fearing further attack. She was attacked again last month, she claimed. A police report has been filed. Admin of the site said they would be contacting all those involved along with their relatives to resolve the issue in conjunction with police. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-11-04 - 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

Two Russians, one Thai dead after three vehicle crash in Rawai, Phuket By Goongnang Suksawat Rawai – Two Russian nationals and one Thai died after a big bike, a motorbike, and a taxi car collided in Rawai. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276765-two-russians-one-thai-dead-after-three-vehicle-crash-in-rawai-phuket/

By Goongnang Suksawat Rawai – Two Russian nationals and one Thai died after a big bike, a motorbike, and a taxi car collided in Rawai. Emergency responders were notified of the accident at 3:30 A.M. early this morning (November 4th) on Wiset Road in the Rawai sub-district, Mueang Phuket district. The rescue workers arrived at the scene to find the damaged big bike, the motorbike, and the taxi car on the road. Nearby, rescue staff found the body of the 35-year-old Russian man big bike rider. A 29-year-old Russian woman, the passenger who was found nearby, was later pronounced dead at a hospital. Full story: https://thephuketexpress.com/2022/11/04/two-russians-one-thai-dead-after-three-vehicle-crash-in-rawai-phuket/ -- © Copyright The Phuket Express 2022-11-04 - 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!

No escape! "See Ngao Lak" casino in Rayong raided - 25 arrests, much evidence gathered Daily News Thai Caption: Dice gamblers nabbed Daily News reported on a raid on a gambling den in Rayong on Thailand's eastern seaboard by Ban Kram police. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276764-no-escape-see-ngao-lak-casino-in-rayong-raided-25-arrests-much-evidence-gathered/

Daily News Thai Caption: Dice gamblers nabbed Daily News reported on a raid on a gambling den in Rayong on Thailand's eastern seaboard by Ban Kram police. They went to a house in Sakdone sub-district of Klaeng after reports of gambling were received. At the venue 25 gamblers were playing See Ngao Lak also known as Tao Pan, a dice game. Wagering was in full swing when the cops arrived and the patrons tried to flee but they were all arrested. Equipment and cash were taken into evidence. Picture: Daily News Police had discovered a steady flow of patrons to the house. It was an establishment widely known among gamblers. Everyone admitted their involvement and all were charged according to 1935 gambling laws and taken away for processing. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-11-04 - 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