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Deputy Prime Minister and Democrat Party leader Jurin Laksanawisit by James Morris and Son Nguyen Speaking on Monday, the minister reaffirmed his party’s opposition to the government’s marijuana bill. The deputy prime minister said the liberal availability of cannabis was not in the national interest and that this was the main concern of the Democrat Party and its parliamentary members. Minister of Commerce and leader of the Democrat Party Jurin Laksanawisit has unveiled a higher-than-expected 7.8% rise in exports for September which beat market expectations although Thailand still recorded a trade deficit for the sixth month in a row and a deficit for the first nine months of 2022. On Monday, the deputy prime minister told reporters that his party still opposed the government’s proposed bill on marijuana and a more liberal regime in relation to cannabis. It was considered not in the national interest. Minister of Commerce Jurin Laksanawisit addressed a press conference in Bangkok on Wednesday in which he unveiled better-than-expected export data for September which significantly beat expectations according to a Reuters poll of economic observers. Full story: https://www.thaiexaminer.com/thai-news-foreigners/2022/10/26/higher-exports-in-september-sixth-trade-deficit/ -- © Copyright Thai Examiner 2022-10-27 - 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!

Chuan Sued For Defaming Thaksin 3 Days Before Statute Of Limitations Expires by TNR Staff Parliament President and House Speaker Chuan Leekpai, right in above photo and left in Front Page image, and former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra. Top photo: Thai Rath THE Public Prosecutor Tuesday (Oct. 25) filed a lawsuit against Parliament President and incumbent Speaker of House of Representatives Mr. Chuan Leekpai on a charge of defaming former prime minister Thaksin Shinawater on Oct. 28, 2012 just three days before the statute of limitations was to expire, TV Channel 7 said Wednesday. https://aseannow.com/topic/1275937-chuan-sued-for-defaming-thaksin-3-days-before-statute-of-limitations-expires/

Parliament President and House Speaker Chuan Leekpai, right in above photo and left in Front Page image, and former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra. Top photo: Thai Rath by TNR Staff THE Public Prosecutor yesterday (Oct. 25) filed a lawsuit against Parliament President and incumbent Speaker of House of Representatives Mr. Chuan Leekpai on a charge of defaming former prime minister Thaksin Shinawater on Oct. 28, 2012 just three days before the statute of limitations was to expire, TV Channel 7 said Wednesday. Chuan had on that day given a speech on Thaksin’s policies on southern border provinces and it is alleged that an error was made. Investigating officers at Wat Phraya Krai police station on Oct. 20, 2022 submitted this case to the Public Prosecutor with the opinion that Chuan be sued for defamation by advertising but not violating the Computer Crime Act. The prosecutors then filed the lawsuit at Southern Bangkok Criminal Court yesterday. Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2022/10/26/chuan-sued-for-defaming-thaksin-3-days-before-statute-of-limitations-expires/ -- © Copyright THAI NEWSROOM 2022-10-27 - 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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Many Foreigners Arrested with Drugs at Luxury Karaoke Shop BANGKOK, (TNA) – About 100 policemen raided a building in Charoen Rat area of Sathorn district and found a lot of foreigners and narcotics. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275896-many-foreigners-arrested-with-drugs-at-luxury-karaoke-shop/

Body of missing Russian woman in Phuket found By Goongnang Suksawat Patong – The body of a missing Russian woman in Phuket frorm Thalang was found floating near Patong Beach on Day 6 of a major island wide search. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275876-body-of-missing-russian-woman-in-phuket-found/

Move Forward Party cries foul against attempts to scuttle its Progressive Liquor Bill Thailand’s opposition Move Forward Party is urging members of the public to voice their support for the party’s draft Progressive Liquor Bill openly and to share the party’s view on this issue on social media, according to party leader Pita Limjaroenrat. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275892-move-forward-party-cries-foul-against-attempts-to-scuttle-its-progressive-liquor-bill/

Body of missing Russian woman in Phuket found By Goongnang Suksawat Patong – The body of a missing Russian woman in Phuket frorm Thalang was found floating near Patong Beach on Day 6 of a major island wide search. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275876-body-of-missing-russian-woman-in-phuket-found/

By Goongnang Suksawat Patong – The body of a missing Russian woman in Phuket from Thalang was found floating near Patong Beach on Day 6 of a major island wide search. The Thalang District Chief reported this morning (October 26th) that the search team for a missing Russian woman in Sakoo, Thalang were notified from a local fisherman that a body was found near the Patong Beach which is about 40 kilometers from where she was missing. Full story: https://thephuketexpress.com/2022/10/26/body-of-missing-russian-woman-in-phuket-found/ -- © Copyright The Phuket Express 2022-10-26 - 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!

"Yes, it's my natural butt" - no silicone says adult movie star "Nat" - points to work in the gym Picture: Sanook Thai porn star and erstwhile fitness idol Ketsarin Chaichelermphol - better known to her legions of fans as "Nong Nat" - has hit back at critics of her rear end. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275873-yes-its-my-natural-butt-no-silicone-says-adult-movie-star-nat-points-to-work-in-the-gym/

Picture: Sanook Thai porn star and erstwhile fitness idol Ketsarin Chaichelermphol - better known to her legions of fans as "Nong Nat" - has hit back at critics of her rear end. Following a post about "hips" some people suggested that Nat's derriere was 'enhanced'. The former wife of wealthy US businessman Harold Jennings, hit back in an Intsagram post: "There is nothing unnatural in my butt of any kind. No fillers. Nothing. "What you see is called working out in the gym, looking after myself". As she thanked her personal trainer she asked her fans somewhat rhetorically if they thought she had a nice behind. Then posted a VIDEO that showcased that shapely part of her anatomy. Sanook pointed out that Nong Nat has many primarily male fans up and down the country. But more recently she has distance herself from direct involvement in porn in favor of promoting fitness and healthy lifestyle choices. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-10-26 - 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

Head of crackdown on trade in unripe durian blames transfer on unscrupulous traders Chonlatee Numnoo, head of the “Leb Yiew” (hawk’s claw) task force and director of 6th regional office of the Office of Agricultural Research and Development The head of a task force, responsible for cracking down on the trade in unripe durian, claims that his abrupt transfer was engineered by a group of unscrupulous durian exporters, following his unit’s success in restoring the reputation of Thai durian, which had been tainted by unripe fruit entering the market. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275871-head-of-crackdown-on-trade-in-unripe-durian-blames-transfer-on-unscrupulous-traders/

Chonlatee Numnoo, head of the “Leb Yiew” (hawk’s claw) task force and director of 6th regional office of the Office of Agricultural Research and Development The head of a task force, responsible for cracking down on the trade in unripe durian, claims that his abrupt transfer was engineered by a group of unscrupulous durian exporters, following his unit’s success in restoring the reputation of Thai durian, which had been tainted by unripe fruit entering the market. Chonlatee Numnoo, head of the “Leb Yiew” (hawk’s claw) task force and director of 6th regional office of the Office of Agricultural Research and Development, told Thai PBS that his reassignment to director of the Plant Standard and Certification Division is neither an off-season transfer nor a move to fill a vacant post, but a swop of positions “without prior notification or discussion.” He claims that his transfer might affect the operations of the task force, which has been cracking down on the trade in unripe fruit for the past two years. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/head-of-crackdown-on-trade-in-unripe-durian-blames-transfer-on-unscrupulous-traders/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-10-26 - 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!

PM to Attend Ceremony for 5th Thai-Lao Bridge over Mekong River BANGKOK, Oct 26 (TNA) – Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and his Lao counterpart will attend a foundation stone laying ceremony for the construction of the 5th Thai-Lao friendship bridge on Oct 28. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275870-pm-to-attend-ceremony-for-5th-thai-lao-bridge-over-mekong-river/

BANGKOK, Oct 26 (TNA) – Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and his Lao counterpart will attend a foundation stone laying ceremony for the construction of the 5th Thai-Lao friendship bridge on Oct 28. Anucha Burapachaisi, deputy secretary-general to the prime minister and acting government spokesman, said Gen Prayut and Lao Prime Minister Phankham Viphavanh would be at the construction site in Muang district of Bung Kan to conduct the ceremony. Full story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-1044947 -- © Copyright Thai News Agency 2022-10-26 - 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!

Amazing Thailand: Now bad driving is an indicator of lottery numbers Sanook Thai Caption: "Gear R" took them up the chapel steps Thais manage to find lottery number everywhere but especially in animals born with two heads, bananas pointing upwards, sacred logs or other plant anomalies. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275869-amazing-thailand-now-bad-driving-is-an-indicator-of-lottery-numbers/

Sanook Thai Caption: "Gear R" took them up the chapel steps Thais manage to find lottery number everywhere but especially in animals born with two heads, bananas pointing upwards, sacred logs or other plant anomalies. The appearance of snakes or miracle survivals are also rich sources of numbers for the faithful. Now they can add another way to hopefully get rich. Bad driving. A Facebook post from the temple of Wat Sri Muang Phon, in Phon, Khon Kaen showed a car on the steps of the main chapel, reported Sanook. Apparently the driver had slammed on the accelerator in reverse in a panic while attending a kathin ceremony. Posters wanted to know the number of the car with many playing 1424 in the next draw of the state lottery, due November 1st. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-10-26 - 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

"Beware Elephants Crossing" - locals get used to pachyderms' nocturnal feeding 77khaoded reported that the authorities in the Ang Rue Nai nature reserve have got used to animals leaving the park in the direction of Prachinburi to feed. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275867-beware-elephants-crossing-locals-get-used-to-pachyderms-nocturnal-feeding/

Picture: 77kaoded 77khaoded reported that the authorities in the Ang Rue Nai nature reserve have got used to animals leaving the park in the direction of Prachinburi to feed. There's no need to push them back into the park - they go back of their own accord. Picture: 77kaoded Signage has now gone up in the area that warns of Elephants Crossing. Another sign suggests that the animals are in that area to feed frequently through the night and motorists should beware. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-10-26 - 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/British teen "selling sex for 500 baht a time" at rich man's house - mum calls for her return Siam Rath reported on the case of a 14 year old girl named only as "Nadia" who has been missing from the house she shares with her mother and brother in Udon Thani. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275865-thaibritish-teen-selling-sex-for-500-baht-a-time-at-rich-mans-house-mum-calls-for-her-return/

Siam Rath reported on the case of a 14 year old girl named only as "Nadia" who has been missing from the house she shares with her mother and brother in Udon Thani. The mother, Nareumol said that her daughter was at the home of a rich "sia" or businessman in the area who has a construction business. A friend of her daughter said she is giving sex to the man for 500 baht a time. And she is there with four or five other girls. Naruemol has appealed to the Department of Special Investigation and in a latest move was appealing to anti-human trafficking authorities in a bid to get her daughter back home. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-10-26 - 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

Soi dog attacked - stray suffers eye injury angering dog lovers PICTURE: INN INN reported that animal lovers were paying attention to a story about a stray dog in Pathum Thani that was reported injured in Lat Lum Kaew. It was covered in blood. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275864-soi-dog-attacked-stray-suffers-eye-injury-angering-dog-lovers/

PICTURE: INN INN reported that animal lovers were paying attention to a story about a stray dog in Pathum Thani that was reported injured in Lat Lum Kaew. It was covered in blood. The about seven year old male animal was found by Poh Teck Tung rescue services with an eye injury under a pick-up in the soi leading to Klong Chao Muang school. After first aid at the scene rescue officials took the dog to a vet's in Sam Khok. Vet Katanya Sae-lim said that the dog had been given pain killers but there was no nerve damage so it is hoped the animal's sight will not be affected. He needs monitoring to prevent other diseases before he is allowed back on the mean streets of Pathum Thani. She thought that the dog had been hit with a blunt object due to the nature of his injuries. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-10-26 - 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

SWAT Policeman Surrenders After Killing Man In Pub Brawl by TNR Staff Police investigating the crime scene with an image of Pol. Sgt. Maj. Chutiphon Nakkaew inset in the above photo. Credit: Matichon A SPECIAL Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) policeman who shot dead a customer and injured two others during a pub brawl in southern Trang province has surrendered, Matichon newspaper said this morning (Oct. 26). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275863-swat-policeman-surrenders-after-killing-man-in-pub-brawl/

Police investigating the crime scene with an image of Pol. Sgt. Maj. Chutiphon Nakkaew inset in the above photo. Credit: Matichon by TNR Staff A SPECIAL Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) policeman who shot dead a customer and injured two others during a pub brawl in southern Trang province has surrendered, Matichon newspaper said this morning (Oct. 26). Pol. Sgt. Maj. Chutiphon Nakkaew, or Sergeant Bird, head of the defence and suppression unit at Ban Nong Aueang police station in Palian district and assistant to the provincial SWAT unit, had fled after firing nine shots with his 9mm pistol at Mr. Chitakorn Kongchan or Khao, 32, during a brawl at the pub on Phatthalung road, Mueang district, at 1.13 a.m. yesterday killing him on the spot. He also shot and injured the deceased man’s friend Mr. Ekaphot Petcharat, or Tom, 34, and a tourist who was inadvertently hit. Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2022/10/26/swat-policeman-surrenders-after-killing-man-in-pub-brawl/ -- © Copyright THAI NEWSROOM 2022-10-26 - 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!