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UPDATE: Uncertain politics ahead as PM reported to be planning to dissolve the House of Representatives by Joseph O' Connor General Prayut Chan ocha had an unscheduled meeting on Monday with his three oldest and most trusted cabinet colleagues Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan and Minister of the Interior Anupong Paochinda. Political expert says Prayut should have resigned as Prime Minister on August 24th and bowed out with dignity as his future path to power in 2023 is highly uncertain. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276345-gen-prawit-has-no-comments-on-dec-24-house-dissolution-speculation/?do=findComment&comment=17696999

Uncertain politics ahead as PM reported to be planning to dissolve the House of Representatives by Joseph O' Connor General Prayut Chan ocha had an unscheduled meeting on Monday with his three oldest and most trusted cabinet colleagues Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan and Minister of the Interior Anupong Paochinda. Political expert says Prayut should have resigned as Prime Minister on August 24th and bowed out with dignity as his future path to power in 2023 is highly uncertain. It comes as the country faces into a period of political uncertainty with the dissolution of the house on the cards and, as yet, no confirmation of what will be the basis for the next General Election. There is growing speculation that Prime Minister Prayut Chan ocha will announce the dissolution of the House of Representatives on December 24th, sometime after the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in Bangkok finishes on November 19th. The development would leave the kingdom facing questions as to when and on what basis the General Election will be conducted sometime in early 2023. The ultimate fate of General Prayut is also murky as his future position is uncertain as the ruling party which is facing difficulties in the polls and the threat of dissolution, is unlikely to nominate him as the first choice for prime minister when a newly elected House of Representatives convenes in 2023. Full story: https://www.thaiexaminer.com/thai-news-foreigners/2022/10/31/pm-prayut-planning-to-dissolve-the-house/ -- © Copyright Thai Examiner 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!

Chonburi Deputy Police Chief Transferred Over Proxy Suspects by TNR Staff Pol. Lt. Gen. Surachate Hakparn discussing this case with his team, above, and Pattaya City police station, Front Page. Photos: Thai Rath CHONBURI’S Deputy Police Chief was transferred to the provincial headquarters pending investigation into charges of accepting one million baht bribe to help the real suspects in a crime case escape and allow two proxies to face the charges in their place, Thai Rath newspaper said Monday evening (Oct. 31). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276387-chonburi-deputy-police-chief-transferred-over-proxy-suspects/

Pol. Lt. Gen. Surachate Hakparn discussing this case with his team, above, and Pattaya City police station, Front Page. Photos: Thai Rath by TNR Staff CHONBURI’S Deputy Police Chief was transferred to the provincial headquarters pending investigation into charges of accepting one million baht bribe to help the real suspects in a crime case escape and allow two proxies to face the charges in their place, Thai Rath newspaper said Monday evening (Oct. 31). Deputy National Police Chief Pol. Lt. Gen. Surachate Hakparn, whose nickname is Big Joke, together with Pol. Lt. Gen. Itthipol Ittisarnronnachai, commander of Provincial Police Region 2, and other senior officers said Pol. Col. Kornwat Hanpradit has been transferred while a committee investigates serious disciplinary charges against him. This case started when six men broke into a pool villa at Jomtien Beach to look for a debtor. Upon not finding him there, they got angry and used their firearms to shoot the tyres of the occupants’ vehicles and pistol-whipped five of them before escaping. Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2022/10/31/chonburi-deputy-police-chief-transferred-over-proxy-suspects/ -- © Copyright THAI NEWSROOM 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!

UPDATE: Prayut Tight-Lipped Amidst Latest Hearsay Over House Dissolution By Thai Newsroom Reporters Top: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha. Photo: Thai Rath PRIME MINISTER PRAYUT Chan-o-cha has Monday (Oct. 31) stopped short of either confirming or denying fresh hearsay that he might probably dissolve the House of Representatives in late December. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276345-gen-prawit-has-no-comments-on-dec-24-house-dissolution-speculation/?do=findComment&comment=17696988

Prayut Tight-Lipped Amidst Latest Hearsay Over House Dissolution By Thai Newsroom Reporters Top: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha. Photo: Thai Rath PRIME MINISTER PRAYUT Chan-o-cha has Monday (Oct. 31) stopped short of either confirming or denying fresh hearsay that he might probably dissolve the House of Representatives in late December. Prayut declined to say anything about the latest rumours having originated at Government House that he might probably dissolve the House by December 24 other than he had no idea about it though the premier has the sole authority to do it so that a general election may immediately follow in a 60-day time. If the premier dissolves the House at any time before it completes its four-year term, each MP who may have intended to seek reelection will be legally obliged to have been a member of a party for no less than 30 days ahead of the election date. Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2022/10/31/prayut-tight-lipped-amidst-latest-hearsay-over-house-dissolution/ -- © Copyright THAI NEWSROOM 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!

Chinese man in custody on human trafficking charges Thai police from the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Division (ATPD) have arrested a Chinese man who is alleged to be a leading member of a multi-national organised crime gang, which lures job seekers in Thailand to work as call centre scammers in Myanmar. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276385-chinese-man-in-custody-on-human-trafficking-charges/

Thai police from the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Division (ATPD) have arrested a Chinese man who is alleged to be a leading member of a multi-national organised crime gang, which lures job seekers in Thailand to work as call centre scammers in Myanmar. The Chinese man was identified as Hwang Tian-yong, aka “Ar Yong”, 31. He was initially charged with human trafficking by conspiring with more than three people to commit the offences. ATPD police said that key members of the gang include three Chinese, one Malaysian, one Filipino, three Myanmar nationals and 11 Thais, allegedly with Ar Yong and another Chinese national as gang leaders and financiers. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/chinese-man-in-custody-on-human-trafficking-charges/ -- © 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!

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Thai teenager dressed up as “Jeffrey Dahmer” for Halloween harshly criticized on social media Netizens on social media, including many foreigners, were outraged after spotting a Thai teenager dressing up as American notorious serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer for Halloween this year. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276348-thai-teenager-dressed-up-as-“jeffrey-dahmer”-for-halloween-harshly-criticized-on-social-media/

PHOTO: Thaipost Thai Civilized Party leader urging Constitutional Court to consider foreign land ownership Mongkolkit Suksintharanon, leader of the Thai Civilized Party, on Monday, October 31st, submitted a request to the Ombudsman, urging the Constitutional Court to repeal the cabinet resolution that grants foreigners to hold land ownership for one rai. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276349-thai-civilized-party-leader-urging-constitutional-court-to-consider-foreign-land-ownership/

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Police Beef Up Security To Prevent Repeat Of S. Korea Tragedy by TNR Staff AFTER at least 153 people were killed and dozens more injured in Seoul when a crowd surged into an alleyway during Halloween festivities on Saturday night. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276317-operators-promises-safe-halloween-festival-on-khao-san-road/?do=findComment&comment=17695980

Police Beef Up Security To Prevent Repeat Of S. Korea Tragedy by TNR Staff AFTER at least 153 people were killed and dozens more injured in Seoul when a crowd surged into an alleyway during Halloween festivities on Saturday night, Thai National Police Chief Pol. Gen. Damrongsak Kittiprapas this morning (Oct. 31) ordered police teams to strictly supervise Halloween events taking place tonight for the safety of partygoers, Naewna newspaper said. Many events are being held especially in Bangkok, Pattaya, Chiang Mai and Phuket and a large number of merrymakers are expected to join in. Pol. Gen. Damrongsak instructed police teams to coordinate with organisers of these events to check the venues, particularly entrances and exits and fire exits. Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2022/10/31/police-beef-up-security-to-prevent-repeat-of-s-korea-tragedy/ -- © Copyright THAI NEWSROOM 2022-10-31 - 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!

Prayut’s sadness at Seoul Halloween horror as similar party is to go ahead in Bangkok on Monday by News Desk Prime Minister Prayut Chan ocha on Sunday expressed his sadness at the tragedy unfolding in South Korea following horrific scenes on Saturday night in the capital Seoul which saw at least 153 dead including one Thai national. He has ordered officials and agencies to assist concerned Thai families who have loved ones in the country. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276317-operators-promises-safe-halloween-festival-on-khao-san-road/?do=findComment&comment=17695926

Prayut’s sadness at Seoul Halloween horror as similar party is to go ahead in Bangkok on Monday by News Desk Prime Minister Prayut Chan ocha on Sunday expressed his sadness at the tragedy unfolding in South Korea following horrific scenes on Saturday night in the capital Seoul which saw at least 153 dead including one Thai national. He has ordered officials and agencies to assist concerned Thai families who have loved ones in the country. Organisers of the Khao San Road Halloween Party are still going ahead on Monday night with the annual spectacular which in the past year has been a huge draw for foreign tourists and revellers, many wearing outlandishly scary costumes which added to the real horror in Seoul on Saturday night. Prime Minister Prayut Chan ocha has ordered Thai agencies and officials to assist Thai families with loved ones in Seoul, South Korea after it has been confirmed that at least one Thai national is among 19 foreigners killed in the stampede on Saturday night. The news comes as an organiser of a similar Halloween party in Bangkok’s Khao San Road has confirmed that the event is to go ahead after a safety review on Monday with local district officials in the Bangkok neighbourhood of Phra Nakhon. Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan ocha has expressed his sadness at the tragedy that unfolded in Seoul, South Korea on Saturday night when a Halloween Party went awry after it is reported that nearly 100,000 people ended up crushed together into an area near Itaewon Street in the capital which was once a red light area in the heyday of US servicemen being stationed in the city in the 1960s. Source: https://www.thaiexaminer.com/thai-news-foreigners/2022/10/30/pm-prayut-expresses-sadness-at-seoul-halloween-horror/ -- © Copyright Thai Examiner 2022-10-31 - 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!

Turtle crossing! Cop brakes in time now plans to play the lottery Picture: Siam Rath Siam Rath reported that a senior sergeant major in Udon Thani will be playing the lottery on November 1st. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276324-turtle-crossing-cop-brakes-in-time-now-plans-to-play-the-lottery/

Picture: Siam Rath Siam Rath reported that a senior sergeant major in Udon Thani will be playing the lottery on November 1st. Lerng was going home with his family in a Fortuner when he saw a large turtle crossing the road. He managed to brake in time. He reckoned the turtle was 10 kilos in weight and was pregnant. The Fortuner's plate is 8187 but it was felt that 45 would be the lucky number in the next draw in the state lottery on Thursday. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-10-31 - 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

Eight kilometer tailback as crane hits three vehicles on Friendship Highway Naew Na Thai Caption: Brake failure after going down a hill Naew Na reported on an accident on the Friendship Highway KM marker 87 in the Pak Chong area. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276323-eight-kilometer-tailback-as-crane-hits-three-vehicles-on-friendship-highway/

Naew Na Thai Caption: Brake failure after going down a hill Naew Na reported on an accident on the Friendship Highway KM marker 87 in the Pak Chong area. A mobile crane going down the hill suffered brake failure and ended up under the motorway section. Picture: Naew Na The crane was hit in the front by a 22 wheel vehicle. A Fortuner was also damaged. Picture: Naew Na In total 5 people were injured. The accident caused tailbacks of 8 kilometers on the highway, an important artery to the North East of Thailand. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-10-31 - 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

German man in north sets fire to pick-up after argument with wife Picture: Siam Rath Siam Rath reported on a domestic dispute in Pratu Pa, sub-district of Muang Lamphun on Sunday night. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276322-german-man-in-north-sets-fire-to-pick-up-after-argument-with-wife/

Picture: Siam Rath Siam Rath reported on a domestic dispute in Pratu Pa, sub-district of Muang Lamphun on Sunday night. A 50 year old German man had been arguing with his Thai wife. Fearing she was going to be attacked she called the police. This infuriated the husband even more and he grabbed a canister of gasoline and set fire to the Toyota pick-up in a car port. Picture: Siam Rath Fire services were too late to save the car. The German disappeared but was soon found hanging next to the house after taking his own life. An autopsy has been called. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-10-31 - 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

Hua Hin News Oct 2022 - Feature: launch of Eng and Thai Events calendar, & What's happening Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276321-hua-hin-news-oct-2022-feature-launch-of-eng-and-thai-events-calendar-whats-happening/

Andrew and Richard chat on what is events are coming up in Hua Hin, with a feature on a Thai and English online events calendar about to be launched. Why, because few events in the Thai press are seen by local expats. Let us know what you think. Media sponsor : ASEAN Now

Putting false plates on a car can warrant a five year jail term, says prosecutor Picture: Siam Rath Kosonwat Inthujanyong, a public prosecutor, warned of jail terms of 5 years for fixing false plates on a car. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276320-putting-false-plates-on-a-car-can-warrant-a-five-year-jail-term-says-prosecutor/