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Pheu Thai-Palang Pracharath Coalition ‘Impossible’ If Prayut Endorsed For PM Again By Thai Newsroom Reporters THE PHEU THAI PARTY will never join in coalition with those who may look to help Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha prolong his rule beyond the next general election, said Pheu Thai leader Chonlanan Srikaew Sunday (Oct. 23). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275634-pheu-thai-palang-pracharath-coalition-‘impossible’-if-prayut-endorsed-for-pm-again/

By Thai Newsroom Reporters THE PHEU THAI PARTY will never join in coalition with those who may look to help Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha prolong his rule beyond the next general election, said Pheu Thai leader Chonlanan Srikaew Sunday (Oct. 23). The Pheu Thai Party, de facto led by former premier Thaksin Shinawatra who has been taking self-exile overseas following the 2006 coup, will definitely find it “impossible” to join in partnership with any others who may merely look to endorse the tempted prolonging of rule of the current premier after the nationwide race to parliament, expected early next year, according to Chonlanan. His comments were apparently made in response to speculation that a number of Palang Pracharath MPs would offer to endorse Prayut’s proclaimed design to retain power for another two years after the general election to complete an eight-year rule maximumly provided by law until 2025 and then be succeeded as prime minister by Palang Pracharath top leader-cum-Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan for a subsequent two-year period to completely meet the House of Representatives’ four-year term. Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2022/10/23/pheu-thai-palang-pracharath-coalition-impossible-if-prayut-endorsed-for-pm-again/ -- © Copyright THAI NEWSROOM 2022-10-24 - 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!

NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Monday October 24 2022 https://aseannow.com/topic/1275632-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-monday-october-24-2022/

A man was arrested last night after he grabbed former leader of the Future Forward Party Mr Thanathorn by the neck and claimed he had a bomb, Mr Thanathorn managed to get out of the neck hold, while security apprehended the man, no explosives were found. The incident happened while Mr Thanathorn was signing an autograph at the National Book Expo at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok. The leader of the PHEU THAI PARTY said it would never join in a coalition if it meant General Prayut would see his rule continue beyond the next general election. However, it might consider joining a coalition ahead of next year's election. A Thai actor known as Tono has raised over 60 million baht during a charity swim across the Mekong river at Nakhon Phanom. The 15 kilometer swim took around 7 hours, Tono was greeted by crowds at the Laos side before the return swim. Funds will be used to buy medical equipment at two hospitals one in Laos and the other Nakhon Phanom. A man who kept seven pit bull dogs at his house has died after being at tacked by at least one of the animals, rescuers found the man lying in a pool of blood, at his home in Nakon Ratchasima, they attempted to carry out CPR without success, The coast road that subsided in phuket leading to patong was reopened to pedestrians yesterday, however it remains closed to traffic. Authorities estimate the road may be reopened to traffic in about a week. REGION North Korea fired 10 artillery shells off its west coast this morning After South Korea fired warning shots at a North Korean boat that crossed the two Koreas' maritime border. North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un sent a congratulatory letter to Xi Jinping on his re-election as China's leader, saying he hoped to further develop their ties, Indonesia: Southeast Asian foreign ministers will hold emergency talks in Jakarta next week to discuss strife-torn Myanmar ahead of the ASEAN leaders’ summit in November, WX: fine and sunny up north Rain - Storms to the south Chiang Mai: sunny 32C Bangkok: bright partly cloudy showers 31C Pattaya and SE: Bright partly cloudy 31C. Phuket: Partly Cloudy 29C. Hua Hin: Bright partly cloudy, perhaps rain later in the day 31C 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 2022-10-24 - 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!

World Sports News - Monday 24 October by Chili Radio Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275629-world-sports-news-monday-24-october-by-chili-radio/

Listen to the news: F1 - Max Verstappen fought back to pass Lewis Hamilton to win a dramatic United States Grand Prix and equal the record for victories in a season. His 13th win this year equals the record for wins in a season, held by Michael Schumacher and Sebastian Vettel, and was sufficient for Red Bull to clinch the constructors' title for the first time since 2013, securing a double after Verstappen clinched the drivers' title last time out in Japan. Third was Charles Leclerc. Football - In the EPL leaders Arsenal were held to a 1-1 draw at Southampton. Newcastle United moved up to fourth after beating Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 at the London Stadium. Mangerless Aston Villa hammered Brentford 4-0 and in the Midlands derby Leicester City recorded a comprehensive 4-0 win as well at Wolverhampton Wanderers. Fulham beat Leeds United 3-2 at Elland Road. In Spain second placed Barcelona won 4-0 against Athletic Bilbao and in Italy Victor Osimhen scored a wonderful goal as Serie A leaders Napoli beat Roma 1-0 to make it 11 consecutive wins in all competitions. Cricket - India beat rivals Pakistan by one run in the Men's T20 World Cup at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. They scored 160-6 with Kohli scoring 82 not out. Pakistan were 159 for 8 off their 20 overs. -- © Copyright Chili RADIO 2022-10-24 Chili Radio: https://chiliradiothailand.com Listen Live: https://chiliradio.asia - 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!

Boris Johnson pulls out of race to be leader of UK’s Conservative Party and next prime minister By Jorge Engels, CNN Photo credit: KGC-254/STAR MAX/IPx/AP CNN — UK former Prime Minister Boris Johnson has pulled out of the contest to become the next Conservative Party leader and therefore the next prime minister. Johnson claimed to have garnered the support of 100 MPs – the minimum number required to clear the threshold to appear on the ballot for the Conservative Party membership – but declined to run, saying “this would simply not be the right thing to do” as “you can’t govern effectively unless you have a united party in Parliament,” according to the PA Media news agency. His announcement comes after Britain’s former Finance Minister Rishi Sunak officially entered the race to lead the Conservative Party, his second attempt at the position this year. Full story: https://edition.cnn.com/2022/10/23/world/boris-johnson-will-not-contest-conservative-party-int/index.html -- © Copyright CNN 2022-10-24

Exploding manhole cover damages baht bus, scares Pattaya drivers By Adam Judd Pattaya, Thailand-An exploding manhole cover damaged a baht bus and scared several Pattaya drivers today, October 22nd, as relevant authorities pledge to investigate what caused the cover to fly five meters into the air. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275627-exploding-manhole-cover-damages-baht-bus-scares-pattaya-drivers/

By Adam Judd Pattaya, Thailand-An exploding manhole cover damaged a baht bus and scared several Pattaya drivers today, October 22nd, as relevant authorities pledge to investigate what caused the cover to fly five meters into the air. The incident took place just before 2:00 P.M. today, Saturday, October 22nd, on Sukhumvit road near a Shell gas station and Moo 6 in Pattaya. A manhole cover exploded five meters into the air and landed on a baht bus, but no injuries were reported. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/10/22/exploding-manhole-cover-damages-baht-bus-scares-pattaya-drivers/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-10-24 - 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!

Foreigner on canoe rescued after battling with waves in Thalang By Goongnang Suksawat Thalang – A foreigner on a canoe has been rescued after battling with waves near a beach in Thalang. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275626-foreigner-on-canoe-rescued-after-battling-with-waves-in-thalang/

By Goongnang Suksawat Thalang – A foreigner on a canoe has been rescued after battling with waves near a beach in Thalang. Thalang District Officials reported yesterday (October 21st) that an unidentified foreign man went into the sea on a canoe at Nai Thon Beach in which red flags warning to stay out of the water were set up due to strong waves in the sea. The foreign man was being pounded with waves and hit some rocks near the shore. Full story: https://thephuketexpress.com/2022/10/22/foreigner-on-canoe-rescued-after-battling-with-waves-in-thalang/ -- © Copyright The Phuket Express 2022-10-24 - 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!

Lone Man Launches Surprise Physical Attack On Thanathorn At Book Fair By Thai Newsroom Reporters Top, insert and Front Page: Progressive Movement leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit and his assailant Kanetpitsanuthep Jakkapopmahadeja. Photos: Thai Rath A LONE MAN launched a surprise physical attack on Progressive Movement leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit at a crowded hall in Bangkok Sunday (Oct 23). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275625-lone-man-launches-surprise-physical-attack-on-thanathorn-at-book-fair/

Top, insert and Front Page: Progressive Movement leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit and his assailant Kanetpitsanuthep Jakkapopmahadeja. Photos: Thai Rath By Thai Newsroom Reporters A LONE MAN launched a surprise physical attack on Progressive Movement leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit at a crowded hall in Bangkok Sunday (Oct 23). Thanathorn was mingling with visitors to a book fair on its final day at Sirikit International Convention Centre when the male assailant, identified as Kanetpitsanuthep Jakkapopmahadeja alias Kay Roy Larn, scrambled toward him and firmly put his arm around his neck. Wresting his arm around Thanathorn’s neck, the assailant said he was carrying a bomb, scaring away many visitors. Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2022/10/24/lone-man-launches-surprise-physical-attack-on-thanathorn-at-book-fair/ -- © Copyright THAI NEWSROOM 2022-10-24 - 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! ธนาธรเล่ากลาง รพ. นาที เค ร้อยล้าน บุก ‘ล็อกคอ’ ยันต้องดำเนินคดี ชี้เป็นบุคคลอันตรายhttps://t.co/Nl1fvf3dV2#มติชนออนไลน์ #เคร้อยล้าน #มหกรรมหนังสือ pic.twitter.com/pryzjWlYEk

Cabinet set to consider 4am closing for entertainment venues in Thailand By Online Reporter Bangla Road, Phuket. File photo Thailand’s Cabinet looks set to consider whether entertainment venues in Thailand should be permitted to stay open until 4am. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275622-cabinet-set-to-consider-4am-closing-for-entertainment-venues-in-thailand/

Bangla Road, Phuket. File photo By Online Reporter Thailand’s Cabinet looks set to consider whether entertainment venues in Thailand should be permitted to stay open until 4am. Speaking on Saturday (Oct 23) Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn said the Cabinet will be asked to consider allowing entertainment venues in certain tourism areas to stay open an additional three hours. Mr Phiphat said that three studies carried out by the Tourism and Sports Ministry found that bars, pubs and clubs would increase their income by an average of 40 percent if they were allowed to open until 4am. Mr Phiphat said that the issue should go to a public referendum to decide whether or not nightspots should be allowed to open until 4am. Full story: https://www.huahintoday.com/thailand-news/cabinet-set-to-consider-4am-closing-for-entertainment-venues-in-thailand/ -- © Copyright Hua Hin Today 2022-10-24 - 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!

Fears for Russian tourist, a top business executive, gone missing from Naithon Beach in Phuket by News Desk The search for 53-year-old Elena Rusradchenko began again on Sunday after being wound down on Saturday night at 9 pm. Police have not ruled out that the woman may have been attacked for her personal belongings but it is also feared she may have had difficulties in the sea off Naithon Beach and drowned. The search continues on Sunday amid stormy waters. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275621-fears-for-russian-tourist-a-top-business-executive-gone-missing-from-naithon-beach-in-phuket/

The search for 53-year-old Elena Rusradchenko began again on Sunday after being wound down on Saturday night at 9 pm. by News Desk Police have not ruled out that the woman may have been attacked for her personal belongings but it is also feared she may have had difficulties in the sea off Naithon Beach and drowned. The search continues on Sunday amid stormy waters. Fears are growing for a 53-year-old Russian tourist, a senior company executive who has been missing from the Naithon Beach area of Phuket since Thursday. A search involving naval and police personnel as well as rescue volunteers began again on Sunday with police not ruling out the possibility of foul play or an accident at sea. A search is underway again in the Naithon Beach area of Phuket on Sunday following the disappearance of 53-year-old Russian woman Elena Rusradchenko who was last seen near the beach after leaving her hotel on Thursday the 20th of October. Full story: https://www.thaiexaminer.com/thai-news-foreigners/2022/10/23/fears-for-russian-tourist-elena-rusradchenko-missing-in-phuket/ -- © Copyright Thai Examiner 2022-10-24 - 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-Swedish resident reveals story of being robbed in thief-targeted neighborhood in Banglamung, urges serious police investigation By Nop Meechukhun A Thai-Swedish woman, 27, revealed on Saturday, October 22nd, that her house in Soi Map Song, Nong Yai Moo 11 in Nong Prue subdistrict, Banglamung district, was robbed with a total loss of nearly 500,000 baht while many of her neighbours were also robbed in the past year or two. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275620-thai-swedish-resident-reveals-story-of-being-robbed-in-thief-targeted-neighborhood-in-banglamung-urges-serious-police-investigation/

By Nop Meechukhun A Thai-Swedish woman, 27, revealed on Saturday, October 22nd, that her house in Soi Map Song, Nong Yai Moo 11 in Nong Prue subdistrict, Banglamung district, was robbed with a total loss of nearly 500,000 baht while many of her neighbours were also robbed in the past year or two. This follows the complaints from more than 10 villagers who told local reporters that there were thieves in the villages frequently stealing a number of their belongings of their residents, causing fear to local villagers. They, therefore, asked the police to help track down and arrest the culprits for legal prosecution. One of the victims, Marisa Haapalainen, told reporters that her house was robbed on February 5th, 2021, while nobody was home. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/10/23/thai-swedish-resident-reveals-story-of-being-robbed-in-thief-targeted-neighborhood-in-banglamung-urges-serious-police-investigation/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-10-24 - 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!

Over 200 Revellers All Flee Pattaya Pub Raid by TNR Staff The raid on a Pattaya pub with the Thai headline saying, “Chaos – arresting at Pattaya pub – customers flee and owner blows up.” Photo: TV Channel 7 A RAID on a high-end pub in Pattaya by a team of policemen from Provincial Police Region 2 and Pattaya police station failed to control the over 200 revellers who all pushed their way through the cordon and escaped, TV Channel 7 said today (Oct. 23). When the police team arrived at the posh pub located on Petchtrakul Road, North Pattaya, they saw that a large number of Thai and foreign customers were drinking and dancing to loud music amidst colourful stage lights and ordered the DJ to switch off the music and turn on the main lights. They then told the customers to separate into two groups of men and women to check their identification and undergo urine tests for drug consumption. Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2022/10/23/over-200-revellers-all-flee-pattaya-pub-raid/ -- © Copyright THAI NEWSROOM 2022-10-24 - 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!

Famous entertainment venue in Banglamung raided on Sunday morning, hundreds of tourists flee By Nop Meechukhun Banglamung, Chonburi – A popular entertainment venue, CLUB ONE Pattaya, was raided in the early hours of this morning, October 23rd. A number of drugs were found and confiscated while roughly 200 Thai and foreign customers escaped. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275619-famous-entertainment-venue-in-banglamung-raided-on-sunday-morning-hundreds-of-tourists-flee/

By Nop Meechukhun Banglamung, Chonburi – A popular entertainment venue, CLUB ONE Pattaya, was raided in the early hours of this morning, October 23rd. A number of drugs were found and confiscated while roughly 200 Thai and foreign customers escaped. The raid began at around 3:00 AM. on Sunday by officials from Pattaya City Police Station, Chonburi, and Region 2 police. Upon arrival, a number of tourists, estimated to be around 200, were found dancing and drinking. The authorities then ordered an employee to turn off the music and a drug examination on all customers. But while the officers were examining, one male customer began shouting and refusing to be inspected. Then, chaos began when hundreds of tourists tried to push through the guards’ defense lines and fled from the scene to escape the inspection. Due to less officials than customers, most tourists managed to slip away. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/10/23/famous-entertainment-venue-in-banglamung-raided-on-sunday-morning-hundreds-of-tourists-flee/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-10-24 - 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!

Woman Who Lived At Suvarnabhumi Airport For 2 Months Gets Help by TNR Staff Ms. Noi at Suvarnabhumi Airport and signing some papers there. Photos: Sanook.com THE Thai version of the movie “The Terminal” played out in real life after a mysterious 28-year-old woman got help after living at Suvarnabhumi Airport for almost two months while waiting to be picked up by her mother, Sanook.com said today (Oct. 22). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275618-woman-who-lived-at-suvarnabhumi-airport-for-2-months-gets-help/

Ms. Noi at Suvarnabhumi Airport and signing some papers there. Photos: Sanook.com by TNR Staff THE Thai version of the movie “The Terminal” played out in real life after a mysterious 28-year-old woman got help after living at Suvarnabhumi Airport for almost two months while waiting to be picked up by her mother, Sanook.com said today (Oct. 22). Ms. Paweena Hongsakul, chairman of the Paweena Foundation for Children and Women, went to the airport to investigate after informing Ms. Wannapha Sukkong, head of Samut Prakan Social Development and Human Security Office, Mr. Charin Khaosud, director of the Samut Prakan Centre for the Protection of the Homeless, and Ms. Panisara Salakornthanawat, head of the Samut Prakan Children’s Home, about this case. Once there she was told that Ms Noi (pseudonym), who was thin and looked hungry, had lived at the airport terminal’s first floor, gate four, for almost two months. Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2022/10/22/woman-who-lived-at-suvarnabhumi-airport-for-2-months-gets-help/ -- © Copyright THAI NEWSROOM 2022-10-24 - 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 hails economic progress by his government but his path to reelection next summer is unclear by Joseph O' Connor Prime Minister Prayut Chan ocha took to social media on Saturday to herald his government’s gains this year as rumours swirl that a General Election will be called in late November Political experts and commentators have been talking up the prospects of the Bhumjaithai Party as a ‘neutral’ actor on the receiving end of defections with reports of further in the pipeline before the next General Election. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275617-prayut-hails-economic-progress-by-his-government-but-his-path-to-reelection-next-summer-is-unclear/