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HOT Magazine, Issue 10, Volume 10 October View File Hot Magazine: Read the online issue 10, Volume 10, October 2022 by clicking on the green button or read the online version here HOT Magazine is a Thailand based luxury lifestyle magazine connecting with Asia’s wealthy, brand-conscious, high net worth individuals, through their chosen lifestyle activities. Submitter webfact Submitted 10/30/22 Category Thaivisa Members Files  

GPS made me do it! 22 wheel trucker overturns in NE Picture: INN Police and rescue services in the Wang Nam Khiaw area of Nakhon Ratchasima, NE Thailand, went to the scene where a 22 wheel truck laden with corn had overturned. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276200-gps-made-me-do-it-22-wheel-trucker-overturns-in-ne/

Picture: INN Police and rescue services in the Wang Nam Khiaw area of Nakhon Ratchasima, NE Thailand, went to the scene where a 22 wheel truck laden with corn had overturned. Treated for injuries to his body, arms and legs was the driver 42 year old Anusorn who was given first aid before being taken to hospital, reported INN. He said that he had been taking a load of corn from Sa Kaeo to an animal feed factory in Saraburi. The return journey was at night and he was not familiar with the road so he set up his GPS. However it took him down a narrow road and at 2 am he overturned. He tried to summon help after clamboring out but there was no signal. At dawn a member of the public helped him get assistance. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-10-29 - 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

Pattaya gets ready for a spooky Halloween weekend that’s sure to attract tourists By Adam Judd Pattaya, Thailand-For the first time in three years Pattaya will celebrate a normal Halloween, traditionally one of the busiest party nights of the year in the tourism reliant city. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276199-pattaya-gets-ready-for-a-spooky-halloween-weekend-that’s-sure-to-attract-tourists/

By Adam Judd Pattaya, Thailand-For the first time in three years Pattaya will celebrate a normal Halloween, traditionally one of the busiest party nights of the year in the tourism reliant city. However, due to COVID-19 restrictions and border closures the past several years Halloween was a muted affair. Indeed, last year bars and nightlife venues were mandated shut and alcohol banned at restaurants. In 2020, venues were open but strict zero covid border closures limited foreign tourism to almost zero. Venues also had to adhere to various strict COVID-19 measures. This year, however, basically all restrictions and border controls are gone, entertainment venues are open and it seems nearly every one in Pattaya is having a Halloween party. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/10/28/pattaya-gets-ready-for-a-spooky-halloween-weekend-thats-sure-to-attract-tourists/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-10-29 - 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!

Thai nods off and drives straight into train - but somehow lives to tell the tale! Daily News Thai Caption: Miracle escape Thai media Daily News said it was a miracle that a Phetchaburi man survived after a collision in his car with an express train at a crossing. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276198-thai-nods-off-and-drives-straight-into-train-but-somehow-lives-to-tell-the-tale/

Daily News Thai Caption: Miracle escape Thai media Daily News said it was a miracle that a Phetchaburi man survived after a collision in his car with an express train at a crossing. Looking at the wreckage of 30 year old Patchara Arunphoonsap's Honda City it was easy to see why. Patchara had just minor injuries and some chest pains and was taken to hospital after the collision at the Tha Hin cossing in Tha Rap sub-district during last night. Picture: Daily News A representative of the state railways said that the driver said he had a microsleep and went into the barrier and the oncoming train. There was damage to both the train's front and side. It was the Bangkok to Kantang express #167. He said it was very lucky for the motorist to survive and lucky for the train too in that it was not derailed and was able to continue its journey south. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-10-29 - 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

Royal Thai Police suspend welfare gun program indefinitely The Royal Thai Police (RTP) has indefinitely suspended its welfare gun program after it was discovered that some unscrupulous police officers, who placed orders for mostly handguns, have used the “Por 3” gun purchase permits to buy guns to resell online, according to Pol Gen Torsak Sukvimol, the deputy national police chief. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276196-royal-thai-police-suspend-welfare-gun-program-indefinitely/

The Royal Thai Police (RTP) has indefinitely suspended its welfare gun program after it was discovered that some unscrupulous police officers, who placed orders for mostly handguns, have used the “Por 3” gun purchase permits to buy guns to resell online, according to Pol Gen Torsak Sukvimol, the deputy national police chief. To prevent this malpractice, he said that the RTP is considering introducing new technology to stamp a QR code on each handgun, so it can be tracked. Former president of the Shooting Sports Association of Thailand, Atiprat Kanchanasuwan, told Thai PBS that there is a loophole in the police welfare gun program, which has been exploited by unscrupulous police officers. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/royal-thai-police-suspend-welfare-gun-program-indefinitely/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-10-29 - 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!

Video: No injuries but so close to potential death for many! Picture: Siam Rath Extraordinary footage - even by Thai driving standards - was recorded at a T-junction in Suphanburi yesterday evening from two angles. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276195-video-no-injuries-but-so-close-to-potential-death-for-many/

Picture: Siam Rath Extraordinary footage - even by Thai driving standards - was recorded at a T-junction in Suphanburi yesterday evening from two angles. An 18 wheel truck laden with water was going towards U-Thong district when it failed to stop in time at lights turning red. A six wheel truck pulled out after getting a green light and was very close to colliding. The driver of the water truck managed to swerve then miss other cars waiting on the other side of the road. One car managed to back up to avoid a collision. The truck mounted the central kerb before coming to a halt on the right side of the road again. Many people in both the trucks and cars at the lights could have been injured or even killed. There was only damage to the truck's tires and water containers all over the road, that helpful locals were seen clearing up, reported Siam Rath. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-10-29 - 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

Attack at Chonburi coin-op laundry - woman stabbed seven times in apparent failed robbery Picture: Siam Rath Samed police in Muang Chonburi were called after a woman at a coin-op launderette fought back against a man who was apparently trying to steal from her shop. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276192-attack-at-chonburi-coin-op-laundry-woman-stabbed-seven-times-in-apparent-failed-robbery/

Picture: Siam Rath Samed police in Muang Chonburi were called after a woman at a coin-op launderette fought back against a man who was apparently trying to steal from her shop. It was caught on CCTV. A man arrived around 5.30 pm yesterday on a motorcycle. He was wearing shorts and a black top and was looking about himself waiting for the coast to be clear. He suddenly attacked 41 year old Chonthicha by grabbing her neck in his left hand while holding a knife in his right, reported Siam Rath. Picture: Siam Rath But she fought back and received stab wounds to her neck, head and back as well as her arm. She was taken to Chonburi Hospital. Her father Wanchai, 66, said he was not aware of any connection between the man and his daughter. Picture: Siam Rath He said it was good that his daughter had managed to keep her composure and call after the attack to get help. Police said that it appeared that robbery was the motive and when the lady fought back the assailant fled. Investigations continue. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-10-29 - 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

Udon police investigating after mystery corpse found Picture: Siam Rath Muang Udon Thani police in the NE of Thailand were called after a member of the public found a dead man in a sugar cane field. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276190-udon-police-investigating-after-mystery-corpse-found/

Picture: Siam Rath Muang Udon Thani police in the NE of Thailand were called after a member of the public found a dead man in a sugar cane field. It happened in Na Dee sub-district on the Udon to Nongbualamphu Road. Ten meters into the field was a 40-50 year old Thai male with no ID, reported Siam Rath. There were no injuries to the body or signs of struggle. The body was taken to Udon Thani medical center. The member of the public who called the police was not waiting to give evidence and will be sought for further questioning. Police believe that the man was from out of town and had died and then been brought there. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-10-29 - 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

Shots fired in Bangkok! Drug suspect gets away smashing up six cars Picture: Thai Rath There was high drama at the crossroads outside The Mall Bangkhae in Thonburi, western Bangkok yesterday evening. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276188-shots-fired-in-bangkok-drug-suspect-gets-away-smashing-up-six-cars/

Picture: Thai Rath There was high drama at the crossroads outside The Mall Bangkhae in Thonburi, western Bangkok yesterday evening. A policeman in plain clothes trying to do a drugs' bust shot at the tires of a white car. But the car managed to barge its way through six other vehicles waiting at the lights and make good an escape. Roj, 32, said he was waiting on the red light when he was shunted in the rear by a car clearly trying to make a path through the traffic to get away, reported Thai Rath. Senior policmen Pol Maj-Gen Ponganan Khlaikhleung held a 30 minute meeting with Laksong Police. It was decided that Region 7 of the met follow through with the case. They had been trailing the suspect for some time. Lasong police said they were helping the motorists with damaged cars sort out their insurance claims. A press announcement was expected in this case today. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-10-29 - 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

Big Joke flies in! Top cop announces the answer to riddle of Buriram man's death Picture: Thai Rath Pol Gen Surachate Hakpan - Big Joke - flew into Prakhonchai district via helicopter last night to join local investigators in drawing a line under the death of a 23 year old local man earlier this month. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276186-big-joke-flies-in-top-cop-announces-the-answer-to-riddle-of-buriram-mans-death/

Picture: Thai Rath Pol Gen Surachate Hakpan - Big Joke - flew into Prakhonchai district via helicopter last night to join local investigators in drawing a line under the death of a 23 year old local man earlier this month. Relatives thought it was murder, but the police said it was suicide. Thanathat or "Nam" Chankae had arrived back from abroad but just days later he was found burnt in Salaeng Ton School, reported Thai Rath. Surachate put the details into what his underlings had managed to discover. Thanathat came back from Germany on the 7th. He had been there with his mother for 3 years. He went to Pattaya. Then he went to his wife's house on the 9th when the incident took place. He was seen absent mindedly walking around the area. He was seen holding what appeared to be a bottle of gasoline after going to a coin-op gas dispenser. He was covered in burns, said medics, yet had not a single other injury. They deemed suffocation as the cause of death and believed that the victim had self-immolated in a seated position. He had a long history of manic depression and needed medication for his mental health issues. He was also having jealous arguments with his wife and was involved in other family disputes. The decision was that Thanathat took his own life. The family have refused to cremate his remains as the case was not resolved but they are now planning on a cremation in the next 2/3 days. The wife of the deceased expressed dissatisfaction at being portrayed as a major reason for her husband's death. The case has been widely discussed in Thailand and other details can be found here. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-10-29 - 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

"Big Luang" wades in! Top cop on the scene as yet more Chinese "tourists" banged up abroad Picture: Thai Rath Yet more Chinese tourists have been detained for illegal activity in Thailand. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276179-big-luang-wades-in-top-cop-on-the-scene-as-yet-more-chinese-tourists-banged-up-abroad/

Picture: Thai Rath Yet more Chinese tourists have been detained for illegal activity in Thailand. Fifty Chinese on tourist visas were arrested during a raid on a 500 million baht online gambling operation being run out of a hotel in Ramkhamhaeng Soi 32, reported Thai Rath. But unlike a previous bust this week they were not taking drugs but working illegally. Armed with a warrant from the Phrakhanong court and leading officers from the PCT, Immigration and Tourist Police, Pol Lt-Gen Panurat Lakbun went in. The top cop known as Big Luang explained that he was acting on orders from PM Prayuth Chan-ocha to get tough on online crime and his chief Pol Gen Damrongsak Kittipraphat had instructed the PCT to investigate in this case. At the gambling den the staff were chatting with Chinese compatriots via Let's Talk and Telegram to get them to open betting accounts. These were handled by other admin. There was 500 million baht in circulation. 50 notebooks and 53 phones were taken into evidence. The customers were all gambling in Yuan. The staff were all on tourist visas and were paid 40,000 - 70,000 baht per month depending on their role. They were all detained and charged with working illegally in Thailand. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-10-29 - 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

Drama as Nigerian drug dealer on Sukhumvit Soi 11 swallows the evidence after coke sting Picture: Thai Rath Thai Rath reported that Thai drug enforcement police and met police conducted a sting in Sukhumvit Soi 11, downtown Bangkok, after they became aware that a man was dealing in cocaine. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276177-drama-as-nigerian-drug-dealer-on-sukhumvit-soi-11-swallows-the-evidence-after-coke-sting/

Picture: Thai Rath Thai Rath reported that Thai drug enforcement police and met police conducted a sting in Sukhumvit Soi 11, downtown Bangkok, after they became aware that a man was dealing in cocaine. It played out around 7 pm yesterday evening in the busy tourist area. Earlier they had arrested a lady called Catherine, 29, who was in possession of the Class 2 drug. She said she got it from a black man. A sting was set up and the suspect Chidoze W.E., 38, arrived in an Altis. He parked and called Catherine to go and get in the car to receive the drugs contained in several packages. Picture: Siam Rath But as police advanced the suspect was seen preparing to flee and stuffing something in his mouth. He was arrested and no drugs were found but an xray at the Police Hospital revealed seven plastic packages in his stomach. These passed through his system and were found to contain 15.33 grams of cocaine. The suspect has been detained on a charge of dealing in a Class 2 narcotic (cocaine). Siam Rath also reported on the case with several pictures of the suspect pointing. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-10-29 - 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: Siam Rath Picture: Siam Rath Picture: Siam Rath

Soil safety device installed at damaged Patong Hill By Goongnang Suksawat Patong – A soil safety device with warning signals has been installed at the damaged Patong Hill. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276172-soil-safety-device-installed-at-damaged-patong-hill/