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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/

Picture: Siam Rath Kosonwat Inthujanyong, a public prosecutor, warned of jail terms of 5 years for fixing false plates on a car. In addition the law stipulates fines of 10,000 baht to 100,000 baht. A woman found herself in hot water last week after a problem with her new Isuzu pick-up emerged. Kosonwat said that plates must be genuine; he cautioned people going to dealers for new plates after their plates fell off in floods. Plates must be genuine or the owner can find themselves in a heap of trouble, reported Siam Rath. -- © 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

Teen shot multiple times at festival - former village leader's son in frame Picture: Thai Rath Thai Rath reported on the shooting of an 18 year old youth at a Mor Lam/kathin ceremony at a school in Nakhon Phanom, NE Thailand. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276318-teen-shot-multiple-times-at-festival-former-village-leaders-son-in-frame/

Picture: Thai Rath Thai Rath reported on the shooting of an 18 year old youth at a Mor Lam/kathin ceremony at a school in Nakhon Phanom, NE Thailand. Wayu Sitwichai was shot multiple times by a man driving a red car. There had been no disagreement at the event at a school in Ban Lao on Sunday night. But trouble flared in the road after. A social media campaign to get the assailant arrested started on Facebook. The assailant is the son of a former Phu Yai Ban, a village official. The victim was transferred to Nakhon Phanom hospital after treatment at Nawa district hospital. The media suggested that the shooting resulted from the young man's boastful behavior. -- © 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

Operators Promises Safe Halloween Festival on Khao San Road BANGKOK, Oct 31 (TNA) – Business operators on Khao San Road promised that their Halloween festival would be safe and there would not be any situation like the one on a street in Itaewon because Khao San Road is wider. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276317-operators-promises-safe-halloween-festival-on-khao-san-road/

BANGKOK, Oct 31 (TNA) – Business operators on Khao San Road promised that their Halloween festival would be safe and there would not be any situation like the one on a street in Itaewon because Khao San Road is wider. Sa-nga Ruangwatanakul, president of the Khao San Road Business Association, said that business operators on Khao San Road prepared safety measures and there would never be any situation like the one in Itaewon. He said that Khao San Road was as wide as 12 meters and was flat, not slope. Moreover, there were as many as seven exits. In any event of emergency, visitors could leave the road without delay. Full story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-1047670 -- © Copyright Thai News Agency 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!

Step grandfather groomed his granddaughter for years - he drugged and raped her then threatened to kill her cat Sanook Thai Caption: Step grandfather rapes granddaughter Social activist Paveena Hongsakul has been brought in to investigate after a 13 year old girl told how she was raped and threatened by her step grandfather over many years. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276316-step-grandfather-groomed-his-granddaughter-for-years-he-drugged-and-raped-her-then-threatened-to-kill-her-cat/

Sanook Thai Caption: Step grandfather rapes granddaughter Social activist Paveena Hongsakul has been brought in to investigate after a 13 year old girl told how she was raped and threatened by her step grandfather over many years. Neung started showing sex videos to "A" when she was just six. He would fondle her in the toilets saying it was an expression of love. But when "A" had had enough of the abuse Neung turned even nastier. He poisoned a soft drink and raped her. Relatives doubted her story at first but now it has emerged that Neung was blackmailing his granddaughter, reported Sanook. He had sent her chat messages saying he was going to kill her and would kill her beloved pet cat. Adults in the family initially thought that the teen was making things up until they saw the damning evidence. The Muang Phichit police are on the case and will deny bail to the suspect as he is likely to interfere with witnesses in the case. -- © 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

The EV beyond mobility Electric car owners will soon find themselves making a greater contribution to the country than they ever imagined. Apart from reducing emissions, electric cars become potential “power plants” that strengthen national energy security or even be part of a disaster relief solution. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276315-the-ev-beyond-mobility/

Electric car owners will soon find themselves making a greater contribution to the country than they ever imagined. Apart from reducing emissions, electric cars become potential “power plants” that strengthen national energy security or even be part of a disaster relief solution. The recent signing of MOU between the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) and Japanese carmakers Nissan and Mitsubishi has brought this dream one step closer to reality. The cooperation is part of the ERC Sandbox Phase 2 project under which a study on Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology is to be implemented. If successful, the virtual power plant (VPP) concept will soon become a reality. A virtual power plant is a network of decentralized power generating units, such as solar farms, wind farms, and even batteries of electric vehicles (EV). The concept allows for the purchase of excess power from these power–generating units. Boonyanit Wongrukmit, EGAT Governor, said that promoting EVs on the local market is a significant step to move Thailand forward to achieve its carbon neutrality goal by 2050. EGAT has taken several initiatives towards this aim and one of them is to build an EV ecosystem. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/the-ev-beyond-mobility/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 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!

Man Held For Stealing Drainage System Parts Triggering Heavy Floods by TNR Staff The suspect who was held on charges of stealing drainage system parts. Photo: Matichon TRANG police arrested a man on charges of stealing vital and expensive parts of the province’s drainage system triggering heavy floods in a subdistrict of this southern province, Matichon newspaper said Sunday evening (Oct. 30). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276314-man-held-for-stealing-drainage-system-parts-triggering-heavy-floods/

The suspect who was held on charges of stealing drainage system parts. Photo: Matichon by TNR Staff TRANG police arrested a man on charges of stealing vital and expensive parts of the province’s drainage system triggering heavy floods in a subdistrict of this southern province, Matichon newspaper said Sunday evening (Oct. 30). Pol. Lt. Col. Sawanya Eadtrong arrested Mr. Permpol (surname withheld), 30, on the charges of stealing public equipment or accepting stolen goods after residents of Bang Rak subdistrict in Mueang Trang district who have been suffering from unprecedented floods noticed that the drainage system was not working and suspected parts were possibly missing. Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2022/10/30/man-held-for-stealing-drainage-system-parts-triggering-heavy-floods/ -- © 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!

Chinese national and Thai wife arrested for reportedly illegally possessing firearms at luxurious house in Phuket By Nop Meechukhun Kathu, Phuket – A Chinese national and his Thai wife were arrested for illegally possessing a number of firearms in their residence following a police search on Friday, October 28th. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276312-chinese-national-and-thai-wife-arrested-for-reportedly-illegally-possessing-firearms-at-luxurious-house-in-phuket/

By Nop Meechukhun Kathu, Phuket – A Chinese national and his Thai wife were arrested for illegally possessing a number of firearms in their residence following a police search on Friday, October 28th. The official search was conducted following an investigation of the Chinese national, whose name was withheld by the authorities, who was reportedly showing off his weapons on social media. Upon the search, a total of 18 firearms were found at the luxurious house of the couple. Most of them were BB guns but some were modified to be applicable with real ammunition, according to the authorities. Full story: https://thephuketexpress.com/2022/10/30/chinese-national-and-thai-wife-arrested-for-reportedly-illegally-possessing-firearms-at-luxurious-house-in-phuket/ -- © Copyright The Phuket Express 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!

"Ungrateful son" attacks mother in front of bedridden dad - she dies and the son is now in custody Daily News Thai Caption: Ungrateful son drug addict Thai police in Bua Yai district of Nakhon Ratchasima, NE Thailand, have arrested a 36 year old Thai man who attacked his mother. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276310-ungrateful-son-attacks-mother-in-front-of-bedridden-dad-she-dies-and-the-son-is-now-in-custody/

Daily News Thai Caption: Ungrateful son drug addict Thai police in Bua Yai district of Nakhon Ratchasima, NE Thailand, have arrested a 36 year old Thai man who attacked his mother. Yen, 70, was viciously beaten as she attended her bedridden husband, the suspect's own father. She died in hospital after experiencing massive blood loss. Neighbors and a relative said that the suspect is unemployed and was always creating trouble for his aging mother. What the reason was this time remains under investigation but Daily News mentioned drug addiction. -- © 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

Thai police arrest the final suspect of 6 in the 2009 murder of Canadian businessman in Phuket Picture: Siam Rath Lt-Gen Jiraphop Phuridech said that Samrann Seemaek or Bank, 34, was named in a warrant for premeditated murder after an incident in February 2009. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276308-thai-police-arrest-the-final-suspect-of-6-in-the-2009-murder-of-canadian-businessman-in-phuket/

Lt-Gen Jiraphop Phuridech said that Samrann Seemaek or Bank, 34, was named in a warrant for premeditated murder after an incident in February 2009. The Canadian man - an executive of Panorama Condominium - was shot outside his residence in Patong. A business dispute with a Singaporean had built up. A Thai woman was engaged to find a hitman to kill him, reported Siam Rath. The suspect had kept a low profile for years but last month he had been found living in Pathum Thani. He managed to go to ground again and was eventually cornered in a house in Hin Lek Fai sub-dictrict of Hua Hin, Prachuap Khirikhan. He denied involvement but police say they have plenty of evidence for a conviction. Samran was a fixer who arranged accommodation and rode a motorcycle during the crime. Five other suspects have already been prosecuted. -- © 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

Tim Newton Today - Oct 31: Thai recreational cannabis use 'doubles', Seoul Itaewon disaster latest Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276307-tim-newton-today-oct-31-thai-recreational-cannabis-use-doubles-seoul-itaewon-disaster-latest/

Checking on the media reporting in the aftermath of the South Korean Itaewon disaster over the weekend, some research about the first few months of Cannabis decriminalisation in Thailand, another tropical storm in the region, more bad flooding in Phuket. And the Pattaya Bikini Race! Tim Newton Today is a daily, independent look at Thai and south East Asian regional news.

NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Monday October 31 2022 Listen to the news:https://aseannow.com/topic/1276291-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-monday-october-31-2022/

Listen to the news: It’s been confirmed that a 27 year old Thai woman was among 153 people killed while celebrating halloween at Iteawon in South Korea. Around 100 thousand people gathered at the first major Halloween event since Covid-19 rules were lifted, many were crushed in the narrow streets leaving at least 153 people - including 22 foreign nationals dead - and at least 133 people injured. Bangkok authorities are concerned at a halloween party due in Khao San road this evening, and have beefed up crowd control measures. A Malaysian tourist, 32 year old Mr Azmi paid almost 100,000 baht to four people after he damaged their vehicles by driving erratically in a car park at a tourist spot in Hat Yai on Friday. The cars were damaged by flying debris, the owners filed complaint with police. Officers later stopped Mr Azmii and his wife in their BMW at a checkpoint bordering Malaysia. Mr Azmi agreed to pay 99 thousand baht and apologized for the incident. Thai and Malaysian Authorities have rescued a 13 year old girl and 4 others who had been forced to work in a brothel in Kuala Lumpur by 3 thai women. The three were arrested at a hotel in KL while 2 other Thai suspects were traced and arrested in Chaocheongsao and Chon Buri. A former policeman nicknamed Jo Ferrari" will be charged with being unusually rich and will loose assets worth around 1 billion baht these include a a luxury home and 29 cars valued at over 100 million baht. The former cop is currently serving jail time for torturing and killing a drug suspect in custody, after trying to extort 2 million baht from him. REGION Philippines: Emergency workers scrambled to rescue residents trapped by floods in and around Manila after Tropical Storm Nalgae swept out of the country after killing at least 48 people. Officials fear 80 to 100 more people, including entire families, may have been buried by the deluge or washed away by flash floods. The storm is currently heading towards Hong Kong. Fine and sunny Except for the far south Chiang Mai: Sunny 33C Bangkok: Sunny 33C Pattaya and SE: Sunny 28C. Phuket: Partly Cloudy with thundershowers this afternoon 28C. 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 2022-10-31 - 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!

Srettha Thavisin: Is real-estate mogul aiming to become Thailand’s next PM? Speculation is rife that property tycoon Srettha Thavisin will be one of three prime ministerial candidates put forward by the Pheu Thai Party at the next general election. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276290-srettha-thavisin-is-real-estate-mogul-aiming-to-become-thailand’s-next-pm/

Speculation is rife that property tycoon Srettha Thavisin will be one of three prime ministerial candidates put forward by the Pheu Thai Party at the next general election. Sources from the biggest opposition party hinted that Srettha, president and chief executive of Thailand’s leading real estate developer, Sansiri Plc, is being “seriously considered” by Pheu Thai for the national vote, tentatively scheduled for May 7, 2023, by the Election Commission. He is likely to join the existing surefire candidate from the Pheu Thai stable, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the youngest daughter of party patriarch and former prime minister Thaksin. It is unclear if Pheu Thai leader Chonlanan Srikaew will be its third PM candidate. ‘I have no conditions at all’ Srettha, 59, has neither confirmed nor denied the speculation but has not ruled out the possibility of becoming a Pheu Thai PM candidate. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/srettha-thavisin-is-real-estate-mogul-aiming-to-become-thailands-next-pm/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 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!