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Tourist arrivals in Thailand surge 43% to 3.1 million in October Tourists arrived at Suvarnabhumi airport on October 30th, 2022 / photo from sun_horng Tiktok More than 3.1 million foreign tourists arrived in Thailand in October, an increase of 43.55% over September, said Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob today (Wednesday). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276578-tourist-arrivals-in-thailand-surge-43-to-31-million-in-october/

Thai Democrats threaten to scrap Cannabis and Hemp Bill PHOTO: Thaipost The coalition Thai Democrat Party has threatened to scrap the Cannabis and Hemp Bill proposed by the coalition partner Bhumjai Thai Party after they said no amendments have been made to the bill. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276582-thai-democrats-threaten-to-scrap-cannabis-and-hemp-bill/

Political activist Srisuwan Janya to sue Thai government over allowing foreign land ownership Political activist Srisuwan Janya is going to sue the Thai government over a proposal to allow foreign land ownership. Full xtory: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276583-political-activist-srisuwan-janya-to-sue-thai-government-over-allowing-foreign-land-ownership/

Cha-Am Beach Viewpoint Getting A Big Makeover By Editor In a surprise for many locals, the arrival of heavy equipment has seen the Cha-Am viewpoint, a very significant feature of the central Cha-Am beach viewpoint, now becoming a construction site. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276529-cha-am-beach-viewpoint-getting-a-big-makeover/

By Editor In a surprise for many locals, the arrival of heavy equipment has seen the Cha-Am viewpoint, a very significant feature of the central Cha-Am beach viewpoint, now becoming a construction site. A visit on Thursday 2nd November, revealed the early stages of a project which workers on-site say will see an extension and beautification of the viewpoint with an improved surface, lighting and other features. The Cha-Am Municipality remains silent on this development and no signage is visible at the site. The viewpoint has long been the focus of events such as food festivals, markets, concerts and the occasional Muay Thai tournament as well as private occasions such as weddings or corporate events. The downside to this project may relate to timing, with the arrival this month of an eagerly awaited high season and with workers saying the contractual obligations allow for the completion to take up to 12 months. The viewpoint project follows recent changes to the beach with the construction of steps along the coastline descending down to the beach aiming to address the issues of the beach erosion. With the viewpoint makeover now taking place behind the statue of Prince Narathip looking back down the main beach approach road, let’s hope that the founding father of modern Cha-Am will approve these changes to one of the region’s main tourism attractions. Full story: https://royalcoastreview.com/2022/11/cha-am-beach-viewpoint-getting-a-big-makeover/ -- © Copyright Royal Coast Review 2022-11-02 - 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!

UPDATE: People Allowed to Make Alcoholic Beverages Today BANGKOK, Nov 2 (TNA) – New regulations of the Finance Ministry which took effect today allowed people to make alcoholic beverages for own consumption but the household production capacity is capped at 200 liters per year. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276484-new-booze-regulation-comes-into-effect-wednesday/?do=findComment&comment=17699943

People Allowed to Make Alcoholic Beverages Today BANGKOK, Nov 2 (TNA) – New regulations of the Finance Ministry which took effect today allowed people to make alcoholic beverages for own consumption but the household production capacity is capped at 200 liters per year. According to the new ministerial regulations, people aged 20 years and over and juristic persons can apply for a license to make alcoholic beverages for their own consumption, not for sale or barter. However, the production capacity is limited at 200 liters per year and such producers must send the samples of their alcoholic beverages to the Excise Department for quality checks. Full story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-1049254 -- © Copyright Thai News Agency 2022-11-02 - 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!

Crocodile scares villagers in Kabinburi - chickens had gone missing Picture: Thai Rath Villagers in Nonsri sub-district of Kabinburi, in Prachinburi province, central/eastern Thailand, were concerned that their chickens were going missing. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276522-crocodile-scares-villagers-in-kabinburi-chickens-had-gone-missing/

Picture: Thai Rath Villagers in Nonsri sub-district of Kabinburi, in Prachinburi province, central/eastern Thailand, were concerned that their chickens were going missing. Responsible was a two meter long crocodile that was soon found sunning itself in a field behind Anan Khamphirom's home, reported Thai Rath. Anan thought the creatuire was initially attracted by the prospect of a fish dinner but then moved in on a chicken farm in the area. Local authorities and rescue services were yesterday preparing to catch the croc and return him to a place well away from people. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-11-02 - 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

Northern Thai monk accused of sexual molestation of novice - it's been going on for years Naew Na Thai Caption: Nan monk accused of sexual molestation of novice for 2 years Naew Na reported on the case of a monk and teacher from a well known temple in Nan, northern Thailand. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276518-northern-thai-monk-accused-of-sexual-molestation-of-novice-its-been-going-on-for-years/

Naew Na Thai Caption: Nan monk accused of sexual molestation of novice for 2 years Naew Na reported on the case of a monk and teacher from a well known temple in Nan, northern Thailand. It is alleged that the monk abused a novice monk for two years. Other children may also be involved. The mother of the novice was perturbed by some strange posts of her son. When she got to the truth of what was happening to him she went to the police to prosecute the monk to the full extent of the law. She was shocked by what had happened. The novice said that since he was ordained he was invited to stay in the monk's quarters but he initially refused. But later the monk started caressing his cheeks and kissing him. This then got worse as the boy studied secondary school work with the monk, a teacher. He was repeatedly subjected to anal intercourse and oral stimulation to climax. Other novices were also molested. Rape tests are underway, said a member of the Muang Nan police. An arrest warrant has been issued. The monk got wise and has fled. He was also a religious studies teacher at a Nan school, said Naew Na. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-11-02 - 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

Easing of Thai Property Ownership Attracts Wealthy International Buyers by Paul Rujopakarn BANGKOK (NNT) - Non-resident buying of Thai properties could more than double that of pre-pandemic levels amid government easing of ownership rules. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276517-easing-of-thai-property-ownership-attracts-wealthy-international-buyers/

by Paul Rujopakarn BANGKOK (NNT) - Non-resident buying of Thai properties could more than double that of pre-pandemic levels amid government easing of ownership rules. According to the Real Estate Information Center (REIC), annual registrations of houses and condominiums by foreigners could potentially reach upwards of 100 billion baht (US$2.6 billion) when the proposed easing kicks off. According to REIC, annual non-resident purchases were about 50 billion baht during the pre-pandemic period. The government aims to accelerate Thailand’s post-pandemic economic recovery by allowing foreigners to purchase residential land if they invest a minimum of 40 million baht for at least three years. Non-residents are currently only allowed to own condominium units. Following Cabinet endorsement last week, the proposal has been forwarded to the Office of the Council of State and relevant government agencies for further assessment before receiving final approval. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG221102104402401 -- © Copyright NNT 2022-11-02 - 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!

Hungry monkeys making life a misery for residents at southern Thailand housing estate Picture: INN INN reported that a group of small and large monkeys were causing trouble to residents of the Jan Pratheep community by the railway tracks in Hat Yai, southern Thailand. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276516-hungry-monkeys-making-life-a-misery-for-residents-at-southern-thailand-housing-estate/

Picture: INN INN reported that a group of small and large monkeys were causing trouble to residents of the Jan Pratheep community by the railway tracks in Hat Yai, southern Thailand. The locals reported that the hungry monkeys have been taking fruit like passionfruit and mangoes. They feared attacks on children walking in the road with snacks. Some took pity on the creatures feeding them water melon. The monkeys had never been a problem before. They were chased away along power lines that run along the railway tracks. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-11-02 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more! Get your business in front of millions of customers who read ASEAN NOW with an interest in Thailand every month - email [email protected] for more information

Bangkok governor calls for scrutiny after Facebook complaints regarding road closures for cable burying Picture: INN Bangkok's governor Chadchart Sittipunt spoke to the media after he attended an event promoting "Colorful Bangkok" and the launch of a website called bangkokartcity.org. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276515-bangkok-governor-calls-for-scrutiny-after-facebook-complaints-regarding-road-closures-for-cable-burying/

Picture: INN Bangkok's governor Chadchart Sittipunt spoke to the media after he attended an event promoting "Colorful Bangkok" and the launch of a website called bangkokartcity.org. INN reported that the governor had set up a committee to investigate after complaints on Facebook about slow work to bury cables in the Thai capital. Two projects being done by the municipal electrical authority and on behalf of the governor have run into lengthy delays of two months. These have caused headaches for residents of Bangkok due to traffic jams. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-11-02 - 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

"Ko-iaw" - owner of well known Pattaya pub arrested - Chinese man pretended to be Thai Picture: Siam Rath Siam Rath reported on the arrest of a Chinese man who is the owner of a well known pub in Banglamung, Pattaya. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276514-ko-iaw-owner-of-well-known-pattaya-pub-arrested-chinese-man-pretended-to-be-thai/

Picture: Siam Rath Siam Rath reported on the arrest of a Chinese man who is the owner of a well known pub in Banglamung, Pattaya. He is 45 year old Nitiphat also known as Iaw or Ko-iaw. He's Chinese and police claim that he illegally adopted Thai ID back in February of last year. Banglamung station chief Pol Col Niphon Pomsanam said that an arrest warrant for the suspect was issued by the local court on Monday. Also arrested was Bank, 46, an executive of the pub. The governor of Chonburi has denied knowing the main suspect. Quarrels developed earlier as police raided the pub and tried to give urine tests for drugs to 200 patrons. Ko-iaw apologised for being drunk after consuming a large quantity of wine and using bad language. The raid was part of many search warrants and investigations throughout Bangkok and the provinces yesterday. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-11-02 - 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

UPDATE: Police inspect entertainment venues in 6 locations throughout Bangkok by Tanakorn Sangiam BANGKOK (NNT) - 200 police officers were deployed to inspect entertainment venues around Bangkok last night, with no serious issues being discovered. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276504-david-the-chinese-in-the-frame-as-rtp-continue-action-against-foreign-owned-pubs-in-bangkok-and-pattaya/?do=findComment&comment=17699727

Police inspect entertainment venues in 6 locations throughout Bangkok by Tanakorn Sangiam BANGKOK (NNT) - 200 police officers were deployed to inspect entertainment venues around Bangkok last night, with no serious issues being discovered. Meanwhile, the chief of the police force is warning entertainment venue operators to keep in line with laws and regulations. A 5-year closure order will be enforced on venues that violate regulations on narcotics, guns, and opening time. Royal Thai Police Deputy Commissioners Torsak Sukvimol and Surachate Hakparn led about 200 police officers to inspect entertainment venues in 6 locations throughout Bangkok. The venues inspected were believed to potentially belong to foreign owners and run through nominees. The venues included KBangkok, Space, Hollywood, Brooz, Asgard, and Baby Face. The police officers conducted random urine tests and gun searches among venue customers. They also made sure there were no minors under the age of 18 present at each venue. Pol. Gen. Torsak said the inspection aimed to search for guns, narcotics, and underaged minors inside the entertainment venues. He indicated any establishment found to have violated laws governing the aforementioned issues will be ordered close for 5 years. The owner of any place ordered closed but continuing to operate under the radar face a prison sentence of 1 year. The deputy police chief said entertainment venues have the responsibility of preventing issues of narcotics, guns, and underage customers. He acknowledged foreign investors illegally operating entertainment venues in a mafia-like fashion has become a problem. The police force is aware of the significance of this matter and local police units have been told to strictly inspect and suppress this activity. Pol. Gen. Surachate said preliminary inspection did not discover wrongdoings at any of the venues inspected last night (31 October). Traces of narcotics were found in the urine of 3 customers but no narcotic substance was found on their persons. Pol. Gen. Surachate noted this figure of positive urine results was very low, and the entertainment venues provided authorities with their cooperation. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG221102092923372 -- © Copyright NNT 2022-11-02 - 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!

Tim Newton Today - Nov 2: Thai police swoop on foreign-owned nightspots, 'big farang' kidnaps taxi Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276511-tim-newton-today-nov-2-thai-police-swoop-on-foreign-owned-nightspots-big-farang-kidnaps-taxi/

A major crackdown is underway on foreign-owned nightlife in Bangkok, not just Chinese establishments, a Norwegian man has been arrested after trying to steal a taxi in Krabi, more pushback and potential changes to the foreign land ownership proposal, potential for meeting between the presidents of the US and China this month. Tim Newton Today is a daily, independent look at Thai and south East Asian regional news. Big thanks to our sponsors, 5 Star Marine in Phuket... https://5starmarinephuket.com

Foreign tourists visiting Ayutthaya in droves after ancient site make Forbes' list Picture: Thai Rath Thai Rath went to the historical ruins in Ayutthaya after Forbes Advisor named them as one of 50 must see locations post pandemic. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276510-foreign-tourists-visiting-ayutthaya-in-droves-after-ancient-site-make-forbes-list/