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"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/

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. They reported that an ever increasing number of foreign tourists and tour groups were visiting the ruins. Guides told them that tourism to Thailand was getting better and better as the pandemic fades into memory. Tourists were pictured at a reclining Buddha. In the 1700's Ayutthaya was a huge center of culture and trade and was bigger than Paris back in the day. It fell into ruin after being sacked by the Burmese heralding the start of the Chakri Dynasty of kings based in Bangkok. -- © 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

Firebrand Chuwit speaks of "Five Grey Tigers" - Chinese must be thrown out of Thailand Picture: Daily News Former politician and TV presenter Chuwit Kamolwisit spoke to the press outside the police association on Viphavadee Road in Bangkok. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276507-firebrand-chuwit-speaks-of-five-grey-tigers-chinese-must-be-thrown-out-of-thailand/

Picture: Daily News Former politician and TV presenter Chuwit Kamolwisit spoke to the press outside the police association on Viphavadee Road in Bangkok, reported Daily News. His comments came as senior RTP officers took action against several Chinese pub and business owners. Chuwit called them "Five Grey Tigers" and named them as David, Chang Foey, Tony and Iaw plus one other unnamed Chinese person. Four have been arrested according to Chuwit as the Royal Thai Police continue investigations into illegality regarding drugs, weapons and online gambling. He said that the businesses used Thai names of people that were already dead. Picture: Daily News And it was all connected to so called "Zero Dollar" tours. These are businesses where everything comes from China and where money is siphoned out of the country back to the Asian giant. Thais don't benefit at all. Except some corrupt officials who took bribes. Chuwit said the police action was well overdue and the RTP should be allowed to complete their investigation. He called for the Chinese to be deported and said that bad things should happen to the police who took bribes. He said the Chinese men were well-connected. Last week Chuwit presented a dossier to Pol Gen Surachate "Big Joke" Hakpan. The poster boy cop of the RTP is seen by many as an honest man of action who is finally getting the force to investigate the illegal activities of the Chinese in Thailand. In related stories dozens of residences were the subject of search warrants yesterday and many luxury cars owned by David were seized. Picture: INN In related news INN reported that RTP deputies Pol Gen Torsak Sukhwimon and Gen Surachate had searched 42 places. The top cops appeared with Chuwit who was pictured on the mic as they announced the results of search warrants. -- © 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

True Move mobile phone tower collapses in Lopburi - thieves stole metal and nuts Picture: Thai Rath A police investigation is underway after a True Move mobile phone tower collapsed onto the parking lot of a hotel in Lopburi, central Thailand. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276505-true-move-mobile-phone-tower-collapses-in-lopburi-thieves-stole-metal-and-nuts/

Picture: Thai Rath A police investigation is underway after a True Move mobile phone tower collapsed onto the parking lot of a hotel in Lopburi, central Thailand. Five vehicles were damaged at The Charlotte Smart Hotel. A million baht's worth of damage was done as the 30 meter tall tower toppled over yesterday. Police suspect that at least two people had stolen metal and loosened nuts that they took to sell that led to the collapse, reported Thai Rath. They are examining tools at the scene for DNA to get a lead in the case. -- © 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

"David" the Chinese in the frame as RTP continue action against foreign owned pubs in Bangkok and Pattaya Picture: Thai Rath Thai Rath reported on continuing action by large numbers of officers against Chinese owned pubs in Bangkok and Pattaya. 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/

Picture: Thai Rath Thai Rath reported on continuing action by large numbers of officers against Chinese owned pubs in Bangkok and Pattaya. They are investigating claims that the pubs are centers for illegality involving drugs, weapons and gambling. And in the crosshairs of RTP deputies Gen Torsak Sukhwimon and Pol Gen Surachate "Big Joke" Hakpan was one high profile pub owner called "David" - he is also known as Sui Tai Woey. He has a Thai wife and children that go to school in the kingdom. He has been in the country for ten years. "David" was a key individual named by firebrand former MP and TV presenter Chuwit Kamolwisit in press briefings. His activities were also believed to be outlined in a brown envelope dossier handed by Chuwit to Big Joke last week. David is being investigated for conspiracy to defraud customs and irregularities in connection with the ownership of luxury automobiles. Some 100 million baht's worth of red plate luxury cars were seized by the two generals at his residence in Soi Charoenmit off Ekkamai (Soi 63) in downtown Bangkok. He is also believed to be involved in illegal online gambling and money laundering. Warrants were issued for searches of 35 residences connected to the owners of Top One in Sutthisan, Jin Ling in Yannawa (David is not the owner of this establishment said the media), Club One in Pattaya and Baby Face pub, owned by David. The search warrants were enacted in Bangkok (17), Chonburi (11), Samut Prakan and Chumphon (2 each) and one each in Nonthaburi, Samut Sakhon and Khon Kaen. Thai nominees were used to front the pubs. In addition seven pubs in Bangkok were checked. Some 329 patrons were checked for drug taking, but just one was positive. The pubs were three in Huay Khwang called Asgard, Booze and Hollywood. Three in RCA Plaza were checked. These are K Bangkok, Joy Luck and Space Plus. David's Baby Face pub in Ekkamai was also checked. A total of 700 police officers took part in the searches yesterday. Police said there was evidence opf drug taking at David's house. This came after widespread drug taking - 104 Chinese tourists tested positive - at Jin Ling last week and other investigations in Pattaya. Three police officers in Pattaya are also under investigation for their assistance for illegal activity at the eastern seaboard resort. Elsewhere in the news Chuwit appeared with generals Torsak and Surachate as more warrants were served 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

Foreign tourists flocking back to Thailand - Immigration chiefs act to fill booths at airport/address crowding Picture: Siam Rath Siam Rath reported that foreign tourists were arriving in Thailand at their highest numbers since the pandemic decimated the industry. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276500-foreign-tourists-flocking-back-to-thailand-immigration-chiefs-act-to-fill-booths-at-airportaddress-crowding/

Picture: Siam Rath Siam Rath reported that foreign tourists were arriving in Thailand at their highest numbers since the pandemic decimated the industry. And that the numbers were set to go up and up from now on. On Sunday pictures were shared on social media of large crowds of visitors at the incoming passport check at Suvarnabhumi airport. Picture: Siam Rath Spokesman Maj-Gen Cherngron Rimphadee said that the pictures were true. Sunday was particularly busy from 1 - 5 pm when 76 flights arrived, nearly 20 an hour. There were 3,000-4,000 people to process. The worst period was 2-4pm. Region 2 chief Maj-Gen Montree Pancharoen arranged so that all booths were manned so that waiting time to complete immigration formalities was less than one hour. Immigration had to make checks on visa, biometrics, call center criminals, blacklisted individuals and people bent on making trouble at the APEC meeting. Picture: Siam Rath Despite all these checks they managed to limit the time at the booth to under 45 seconds for each passenger. The spokesman said that immigration chief Pol Lt-Gen Phoomphiphat Sajjaphan had put great store on facilitating tourists since the country opened up on November 1st last year after the pandemic. Picture: Siam Rath An additional 27 booths making a total of 119 will be available from today so that 6,500 passengers could be dealt with per hour at Bangkok's main airport. The AOT were also helping with crowd control and initial check of documents to speed things up. He said that RTP chief Pol Gen Damrongsak Kittipraphat was determined to facilitate tourism for the economic good of the country. At this time 45,000 to 50,000 tourists are arriving at Thai airports and land borders each day and that figure is set to increase continually. -- © 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

NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Wednesday November 2 2022 Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276499-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-wednesday-november-2-2022/

Listen to the news: The government has informed the family of the thai girl who died in the Itaewon crush on Saturday night, that she is entitled to compensation of 50,000 baht to cover funeral expenses plus 15,000 baht pension. S Korea said it would cover the cost of flying their daughter's body back to Thailand. The family had been prepared to borrow 400 thousand baht to cover those costs. Four people were killed and six women were injured after a public minivan drove over a traffic island, and smashed head-on with a larger truck on the opposite side of the road in Chonburi. the truck driver was apparently thrown out but then crushed by his own vehicle. A new survey into the effects of ‘Covid 19’ on children's education has found, the prolonged suspension of schools with classes being held online, resulted in a detrimental effect of reading and writing skills among young children. Many youngsters were also found to be less physically fit than usual. Citi bank announced yesterday it had completed the sale of its Malaysia and Thailand retail banking and credit card businesses to United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB). The sale of the Vietnam and Indonesia consumer businesses are expected to be completed next year.. REGION South Korea’s Interior Minister Lee Sang-min apologised for failing to prevent the Halloween crowd surge that killed more than 156 people in Itaewon on Saturday night. The head of Police said the force mishandled emergency calls about dangerous overcrowding hours before disaster struck. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi demanded lessons be learned as he visited the site of a bridge collapse that killed 135 people and met some of the injured in hospital, Modi said there was need to conduct a detailed and extensive inquiry. Hong Kong is preparing for Typhoon Nalgae that swept across the philippines killing more than 100 people. Hong kong has closed schools and may issue No 8 typhoon warning. Fine and sunny Except rain in the far south Chiang Mai: Sunny, 32C Bangkok: Sunny 33C Pattaya and SE: Sunny, partly cloudy 31C. Phuket: Partly Sunny, partly cloudy 29C. Hua Hin: Sunny 30C 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 2022-11-02 - 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!

World Sports News - Wednesday 2 November by Chili Radio Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276495-world-sports-news-wednesday-2-november-by-chili-radio/

Listen to the news: Football - In last night's CL action in Group A Liverpool beat Napoli 2-0 at Anfield, both these teams have qualified for the last 16. Glasgow Rangers were beaten 3-1 by Ajax in Scotland, In Group B FC Porto defeated Atletico Madrid 2-1 and Bayer Leverkusen and Club Bruges drew 0-0. In Group C leaders Bayern Munich beat second placed Inter Milan 2-0 and Barcelona won 4-2 at Viktoria Plezn. Tottenham Hotspur progress to the last 16 as well after beating Marseille 2-1 in France to top Group D. Second placed Eintracht Frankfurt won 2-1 in Portugal at Sporting Lisbon. Cricket - England earned a 20-run win over New Zealand to reignite their hopes in the Men's T20 World Cup in Australia. Knowing defeat would all but eliminate them, England survived under intense pressure to successfully defend 179 at the Gabba.The Kiwis registered 159-6. They will qualify for the semi-finals if they beat Sri Lanka on Saturday, as long as Australia do not beat Afghanistan a day earlier and also overturn England's significant net run-rate advantage. F1 - Reigning Formula E champion Stoffel Vandoorne will join Aston Martin in 2023 as test and reserve driver. The former McLaren Formula 1 driver will share the role with Felipe Drugovich who joined in September. Download the Chili Radio app : https://chiliradio.app for Chili Pop and Chili Classics. -- © Copyright Chili RADIO 2022-11-02 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!

Public van flys across traffic island and crashes into truck in Chonburi, four people killed, six injured By Tanakorn Panyadee PHOTO: Khaosod Mueang district, Chonburi — Four people were killed while six women were injured after a public van in which they rode veered off its lane, flew across a traffic island, and collided head-on with a truck on the opposite side of the road in Chonburi. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276493-public-van-flys-across-traffic-island-and-crashes-into-truck-in-chonburi-four-people-killed-six-injured/

PHOTO: Khaosod By Tanakorn Panyadee Mueang district, Chonburi — Four people were killed while six women were injured after a public van in which they rode veered off its lane, flew across a traffic island, and collided head-on with a truck on the opposite side of the road in Chonburi. Mueang police were notified of a fatal traffic accident at 5:30 AM today, November 1st, and rushed to the scene on a bypass inbound to Bangkok in the Nong Khok subdistrict of Mueang district, Chonburi, with medical personnel from Chonburi Hospital and rescuers. Three deceased victims (two men and one woman) were discovered sprawled outside of a public van registered in Maha Sarakham province, while another six victims (all women) were rescued and taken to Chonburi Hospital to be treated. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/11/01/public-van-flys-across-traffic-island-and-crashes-into-truck-in-chonburi-four-people-killed-six-injured/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 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!

Suspect says he stabbed and killed the wrong person by accident near Phuket shopping mall By Goongnang Suksawat Phuket – A man died after being stabbed in front of a shopping mall in Phuket Town. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276492-suspect-says-he-stabbed-and-killed-the-wrong-person-by-accident-near-phuket-shopping-mall/

By Goongnang Suksawat Phuket – A man died after being stabbed in front of a shopping mall in Phuket Town. The Phuket City Police Chief Colonel Sarawut Chooprasoot told the Phuket Express, “The suspect is Mr. Pan, 35, a graphic designer, who stabbed Mr. Jaroen Penngern, 49, a food seller to death.” “Jaroen later presented and surrendered himself to police. He told us that he stabbed the wrong person. Full story: https://thephuketexpress.com/2022/11/01/update-suspect-says-he-stabbed-and-killed-the-wrong-person-by-accident-near-phuket-shopping-mall/ -- © Copyright The Phuket Express 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!

Man steals ex-girlfriend’s car in Wichit, says it was a practical joke By Goongnang Suksawat Wichit – A man who stole his ex-girlfriend’s car in Wichit claimed he was just playing a practical joke. However, law enforcement didn’t find it funny and has charged the man with theft at night. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276491-man-steals-ex-girlfriend’s-car-in-wichit-says-it-was-a-practical-joke/