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Naked British man caught wandering around beach on Samui Island By Goongnang Suksawat PHOTO: MGR Online Samui Island, Surat Thani – A naked British man was caught at a beach on Samui Island. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276489-naked-british-man-caught-wandering-around-beach-on-samui-island/

PHOTO: MGR Online By Goongnang Suksawat Samui Island, Surat Thani – A naked British man was caught at a beach on Samui Island. The Samui Police was notified over the past Halloween weekend that a naked foreign man was found walking up and down in the sea at Baan Mae Nam Beach in Mae Nam sub-district. They arrived at the scene to find the naked foreigner in the sea. Boat operators tried to help him but he swam away. The foreign man was later pulled up from the water and was asking to put on clothes. Full story: https://thephuketexpress.com/2022/11/01/naked-british-man-caught-wandering-around-beach-on-samui-island/ -- © 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!

Anger grows over land for foreigners plan as ex-MP says Thais may face a ban in upmarket areas by Carla Boonkong & Pranee O' Connor (Left) Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam on Thursday indicated that the government may yet make the new plan to allow residential land plots to be owned by foreigners, more conditional. He said the plan had not yet been passed by the Council of State. (Centre) Thai Viviled Pary ladder Mongkolkit Suksintharanon led a delegation on Monday to the Office of the Ombudsman where they met Deputy Director-general Mr Watunyu Thiphayamonta (centre left). The groups filed a petition seeking a Constitutional Court review of the government’s October 25th decision. (Right) Land purchase programme under the new long-term visa is now being backpedalled by the government with Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam, on Tuesday, saying it had yet to go before the Council of State and that it could be made more conditional. He said the government was listening and weighing the concerns being raised very carefully. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276487-anger-grows-over-land-for-foreigners-plan-as-ex-mp-says-thais-may-face-a-ban-in-upmarket-areas/

(Left) Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam on Thursday indicated that the government may yet make the new plan to allow residential land plots to be owned by foreigners, more conditional. He said the plan had not yet been passed by the Council of State. (Centre) Thai Viviled Pary ladder Mongkolkit Suksintharanon led a delegation on Monday to the Office of the Ombudsman where they met Deputy Director-general Mr Watunyu Thiphayamonta (centre left). The groups filed a petition seeking a Constitutional Court review of the government’s October 25th decision. (Right) by Carla Boonkong & Pranee O' Connor Land purchase programme under the new long-term visa is now being backpedalled by the government with Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam, on Tuesday, saying it had yet to go before the Council of State and that it could be made more conditional. He said the government was listening and weighing the concerns being raised very carefully. The deputy leader of the new Thai Future Party and a former Democrat Party MP from Phatthalung has warned that Thais will soon be excluded from upmarket residential areas dominated by Chinese and foreign homeowners except for small stallholders on the side of the road selling snacks and drug addicts dallying in alleyways. It came in a scathing criticism of the government’s flagship policy targeting one million foreigners to come and live in Thailand while offering them the right to buy land for homes. It comes as, on Monday, the leader of the Thai Civilised Party, Mr Mongkolkit Suksintharanon, led a delegation to the Office of the Ombudsman seeking a constitutional review of the current measure agreed upon last Tuesday. The government’s legal advisor Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam, this Tuesday, indicated that the government may be bowing to rising public anger and pressure over the controversial proposal. There are already strong indicators that the government may be backing down on the decision by the cabinet on October 25th last which agreed to a Ministry of Interior measure to sell residential land to foreigners in plots of up to 1 rai in connection with inward investment into the country and an ambitious new long term visa programme linked with investment. Full story: https://www.thaiexaminer.com/thai-news-foreigners/2022/11/01/anger-grows-over-land-for-foreigners-plan/ -- © Copyright Thai Examiner 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!

Nagas Approved As Thailand’s Mythical Emblem by TNR Staff Thai nagas will be helping drive the economy. Top photo: Matichon, Front Page photo: Thai Rath THE CABINET Nov. 1 approved nagas, a race of semidivine serpent creatures in Hindu and Buddhist mythology, as the country’s mythical emblem with this being part of soft power to use Thai culture to drive the economy and increase national income, Matichon newspaper said. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276486-nagas-approved-as-thailand’s-mythical-emblem/

Thai nagas will be helping drive the economy. Top photo: Matichon, Front Page photo: Thai Rath by TNR Staff THE CABINET Nov. 1 approved nagas, a race of semidivine serpent creatures in Hindu and Buddhist mythology, as the country’s mythical emblem with this being part of soft power to use Thai culture to drive the economy and increase national income, Matichon newspaper said. Ms. Ratchada Thanadirek, deputy spokesperson for the Prime Minister’s Office, said nagas have been part of Thai society for a long time and are embedded in Thai lifestyle while also reflecting historical beliefs. Nagas are strongly part of Thai customs, traditions, arts and culture, with various traditional ceremonies centering them. Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2022/11/01/nagas-approved-as-thailands-mythical-emblem/ -- © Copyright THAI NEWSROOM 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!

Xi Jinping To Give A Keynote Speech At Apec CEO Summit by TNR Staff Chinese President Xi Jinping, right, meets with Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, who was in Beijing to attend the Second Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation on April 26, 2019. Photo: Xinhua/Zhang Ling CHINESE leader Xi Jinping has accepted an invitation to give a keynote speech at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) CEO Summit 2022 which is being held in parallel to the 29th Apec Summit taking place during Nov. 16-18, INN News said today (Nov. 1). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276485-xi-jinping-to-give-a-keynote-speech-at-apec-ceo-summit/

Chinese President Xi Jinping, right, meets with Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, who was in Beijing to attend the Second Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation on April 26, 2019. Photo: Xinhua/Zhang Ling by TNR Staff CHINESE leader Xi Jinping has accepted an invitation to give a keynote speech at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) CEO Summit 2022 which is being held in parallel to the 29th Apec Summit taking place during Nov. 16-18, INN News said today (Nov. 1). Mr. Poj Aramwattananon, chairman of the Apec CEO Summit 2022, said the Chinese leader will outline his vision as will global corporate leaders from all economic regions share their viewpoint. This is a good opportunity for the private sector and the general public to listen to their views. With the global economy facing challenges on all sides, such as food shortage, energy crisis and inflation, as the world starts recovering from the setbacks brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic, the private sector is on high alert with the CEO Summit providing a good venue for them to determine the economic direction. Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2022/11/01/xi-jinping-to-give-a-keynote-speech-at-apec-ceo-summit/ -- © Copyright THAI NEWSROOM 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!

New Booze Regulation Comes Into Effect Wednesday by TNR Staff File photo THE ROYAL Gazette has published a ministerial regulation on loosening control over liquor production with this coming into force the very next day, that is Wednesday Nov. 2, 2022, Naewna newspaper said Tuesday evening. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276484-new-booze-regulation-comes-into-effect-wednesday/

File photo by TNR Staff THE ROYAL Gazette has published a ministerial regulation on loosening control over liquor production with this coming into force the very next day, that is Wednesday Nov. 2, 2022, Naewna newspaper said Tuesday evening. Ministerial regulation B.E.2565 (2022) was approved by the cabinet this morning as proposed by the Finance Ministry with this amending ministerial regulation B.E. 2560 (2017). The aim is to increase competition and improve procedures on obtaining licence for both non-commercial and commercial liquor production. The new regulation will also improve tax collection and quality control thus ensuring a standard of production. Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2022/11/01/new-booze-regulation-comes-into-effect-tomorrow/ -- © Copyright THAI NEWSROOM 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!

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Health Ministry Readies Ebola-Testing Labs BANGKOK, (TNA) – The Department of Medical Sciences has readied its laboratories to conduct tests for Ebola around the clock as the disease is spreading in Uganda. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276464-health-ministry-readies-ebola-testing-labs/

Assets of convicted ex-cop “Joe Ferrari” confiscated by Thai Anti-Corruption Commission The assets of a former police chief from the Nakhon Sawan Provincial Police Station, Pol. Col. Thitisan Utthanaphon, or “Joe Ferrari,” who was convicted of murdering a drug suspect, are set to be confiscated by the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276452-assets-of-convicted-ex-cop-“joe-ferrari”-confiscated-by-thai-anti-corruption-commission/

Thailand’s COVID-19 infection rate and deaths continue to fall The COVID-19 infection rate in Thailand continues to drop steadily, with an average of 364 new cases being reported per day and four fatalities for the week from October 23rd to October 29th, according to Public Health Permanent Secretary Dr. Opart Karnkawinpong. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276434-thailand’s-covid-19-infection-rate-and-deaths-continue-to-fall/

The COVID-19 infection rate in Thailand continues to drop steadily, with an average of 364 new cases being reported per day and four fatalities for the week from October 23rd to October 29th, according to Public Health Permanent Secretary Dr. Opart Karnkawinpong. He said yesterday (Monday) that 2,551 new cases were reported during the week, including 320 cases of lung infection and, of these, 164 were on ventilators. 33 patients died, 97% of whom were elderly and people suffering from chronic diseases. 76% of the fatalities were unvaccinated or not fully vaccinated and did not wear face masks while participating in group activities. Despite the fact that Thailand entered the post-pandemic period on October 1st, Dr. Opart said that the Disease Control Department remains vigilant in monitoring the COVID-19 situation, particularly in light of the increased number of arrivals from western countries during the cold season and the emergence of new COVID-19 variants or sub-variants. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thailands-covid-19-infection-rate-and-deaths-continue-to-fall/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-11-01 - 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!

Rayong man fed up after house supports are stolen Picture: 77kaoded A Rayong fruit farmer told Naew Na how he had purchased 16 rai plot of land to grow jackfruit and sapodilla. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276433-rayong-man-fed-up-after-house-supports-are-stolen/

Picture: 77kaoded A Rayong fruit farmer told Naew Na how he had purchased 16 rai plot of land to grow jackfruit and sapodilla. In addition he was constructing a 6 story building at the site in Ban Khai district of Ranong. But Yindee, 53, turned up to find that his tools had been stolen and the thieves had even cut the metal supports for his new home. Picture: 77kaoded They had even stolen his sapodilla (lamut) crop. He was left with some pliers and a saw blade used in the crime. Losses were 100,000 baht after 18 support structures were cut and removed. He was going to report the matter to the Ban Khai police. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-11-01 - 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 Picture: 77kaoded Picture: 77kaoded

Dishonest taxi driver - gets a friend to pretend money is hers after Good Samaritan finds it in cab Picture: 77kaoded 77kaoded reported that a member of the public found about 70,000 baht in a cab. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276432-dishonest-taxi-driver-gets-a-friend-to-pretend-money-is-hers-after-good-samaritan-finds-it-in-cab/

Picture: 77kaoded 77kaoded reported that a member of the public found about 70,000 baht in a cab. He filmed evidence of his find and posted on Facebook as he handed over the cash to the taxi driver. It was hoped that this would be another way to trace the owner of the money. Instead of ensuring that the money was returned to its rightful owner the cabby arranged for a female friend to pretend she was the owner. Monchai, 43 went to the Muang Samut Prakan police. Picture: 77kaoded He said that on Sunday around noon he ordered a cab on a mobile app for a journey from his home to Sri Nakharin. He found a zip purse. It contained about 70,000 baht. The driver said it must belong to the previous passenger. The driver said he knew the identity of the passenger through the Grab app. He felt that the driver would get a reward for handing in the money. He checked with the Grab call center and found out the name of the female passenger. She said she'd be going in the evening to pick it up. This was at odds with what the taxi driver told him. Monchai wanted the money to be handed over at the police station. She said it was not convenient. The taxi driver admitted he'd given the money to a friend. While at the police station the taxi driver phoned to say the money was now at North Samrong police station. He said he'd be at the Muang police station shortly. Monchai waited an hour until the taxi driver called to say he was on the Bhumibol Bridge. He should have got the the police station in just half an hour. The passenger denied he was just making content and wanted the money to get to its real owner. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-11-01 - 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

200 Policemen Searched 6 Entertainment Venues for Drugs BANGKOK, Nov 1 (TNA) – Two deputy national police chiefs led about 200 subordinates to search six entertainment places believed to be operated by foreigners to tackle drug abuse and found traces of possible narcotic use in the urine of two revellers. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276430-200-policemen-searched-6-entertainment-venues-for-drugs/

BANGKOK, Nov 1 (TNA) – Two deputy national police chiefs led about 200 subordinates to search six entertainment places believed to be operated by foreigners to tackle drug abuse and found traces of possible narcotic use in the urine of two revellers. Pol Gen Torsak Sukwimol and Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn led about 200 policemen to search pubs, bars and service parlors believed to belong to foreigners and nominees in Huay Khwang and Ekamai areas at 12.30am. The searches took about one hour. Pol Gen Torsak said there was not any illegal stuff but two revellers had traces of possible drug abuse in their urine. Full story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-1048439 -- © Copyright Thai News Agency 2022-11-01 - 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!

Pattaya: Brit and German had sex with underage girls - they paid 2,000 baht a time Picture: Siam Rath Siam Rath reported that Pol Gen Surachate Hakpan - who they called Deputy Joke - was at the Muang Pattaya police station to announce developments in underage sex cases at the Cobra Beer Bar. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276428-pattaya-brit-and-german-had-sex-with-underage-girls-they-paid-2000-baht-a-time/

Picture: Siam Rath Siam Rath reported that Pol Gen Surachate Hakpan - who they called Deputy Joke - was at the Muang Pattaya police station to announce developments in underage sex cases at the Cobra Beer Bar. Mr Michael, a Brit and Mr Jens, a German, paid 2,000 baht for sex with 14 and 15 year olds. The owner of the bar took 500 baht. The pair were arrested after the crime on September 24th. Also arrested was bar owner Ornthana, 43, after a search warrant was served at her address in Soi Chaiyapreuk 2. The names of ten underage girls were found on bills. She faces human trafficking charges. Surachate was in town to wrap up the investigation that was of great public interest as well as being followed closely in the media. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-11-01 - 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

BOT Winds Down 'Pandemic-Era Support' by Paul Rujopakarn BANGKOK (NNT) - The Bank of Thailand (BOT) has said it would end two policies initiated to mitigate the impact of the pandemic, including measures supporting the property sector and corporate bonds. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276426-bot-winds-down-pandemic-era-support/

by Paul Rujopakarn BANGKOK (NNT) - The Bank of Thailand (BOT) has said it would end two policies initiated to mitigate the impact of the pandemic, including measures supporting the property sector and corporate bonds. According to Assistant Governor Chayawadee Chai-Anant, the central bank will not extend its loan-to-value measures for the property sector. The central bank last year raised the ratio limit to 100% from 70-90% to spur activity in the real estate sector. In a separate statement, the BOT said it will end applications for its corporate bond stabilization fund this year. The 400 billion baht (US$10.53 billion) fund was launched in 2020 to backstop the corporate debt market and reduce risk. The central bank said the need for support from the fund has declined due to the improving situation. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG221101103509028 -- © Copyright NNT 2022-11-01 - 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!