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Thai doctor named recipient of Thailand’s first Public Diplomacy Award A Thai otolaryngologist who has spent more than 30 years helping patients across 10 countries has been chosen as the recipient of Thailand’s first-ever Public Diplomacy Award. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275413-thai-doctor-named-recipient-of-thailand’s-first-public-diplomacy-award/

A Thai otolaryngologist who has spent more than 30 years helping patients across 10 countries has been chosen as the recipient of Thailand’s first-ever Public Diplomacy Award. Dr. Soontorn Antarasena of the Department of Otolaryngology, Rajvithi Hospital, founded a group of volunteer doctors that has been helping treat ear diseases patients both in Thailand and neighbouring countries. Over the past 30 years, Dr. Soontorn and his team have traveled around the world, helping more than 70,000 patients across 10 countries, including Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Myanmar, China, India, Kenya, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Timor-Leste. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thai-doctor-named-recipient-of-thailands-first-public-diplomacy-award/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-10-21 - 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!

Can Korn Chatikavanij pull off his ‘brave’ political resurrection? By Thai PBS World’s Political Desk Former finance minister Korn Chatikavanij is making an ambitious political gamble by leaving a political party he cofounded just two years ago to lead a small 15-year-old party at the next general election. It will be his first election as a party leader. He entered the last national poll in 2019 as deputy leader of the Democrat Party. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275412-can-korn-chatikavanij-pull-off-his-‘brave’-political-resurrection/

By Thai PBS World’s Political Desk Former finance minister Korn Chatikavanij is making an ambitious political gamble by leaving a political party he cofounded just two years ago to lead a small 15-year-old party at the next general election. It will be his first election as a party leader. He entered the last national poll in 2019 as deputy leader of the Democrat Party. Korn, 58, was elected to lead the Chart Pattana Kla Party at its general assembly last Sunday (Oct 16), just weeks after stepping down as leader of the Kla Party to join the party previously known as Chart Pattana. A symbolic merger Established in October 2007, Chart Pattana was renamed last month with the suffix “Kla”, which means “brave”, in a symbolic joining of the two parties. Key figures of both parties, Korn included, maintain they are merely “working together”, and not merging. The Constitution prohibits the merger of political parties with elected MPs during a parliamentary term. Chart Pattana won only three MP seats at the 2019 general election — two from the party-list system and one from the constituency vote — while Kla was not founded until June 2020. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/can-korn-chatikavanij-pull-off-his-brave-political-resurrection/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-10-21 - 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 - Friday October 21 2022 Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275407-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-friday-october-21-2022/

Listen to the news: Thailand's consumer council and the move forward party have threatened to charge the NBTC telecoms regulator with misconduct following the regulator's approval to the merger between DTAC and True. Opposition groups say the merger will result in a duopoly with only two major players in the market resulting in consumers paying higher service fees. Opponents are likely to take their case to the anti corruption commission and through the courts. Famous singer Aed "Carabao" will face a charge of defamation against the governor of Supan Buri next week when he is due to report to police. The charge relates to comments made on stage during a concert after the governor allegedly refused to invite Carabao to play at the annual elephant duel. The governor later posted that: no concerts were allowed due to social distancing measures. The police chief of Narathiwat has been transferred to an inactive post pending an investigation into alleged connections to drug networks operating in the south. It’s believed the chief volunteered to supervise a case against several drug traffickers in an attempt to help them escape justice. Several buildings in and around Chaing Mai suffered minor damage, mainly cracks following yesterday's 4.1 earthquake, local authorities were checking schools, temples and other buildings in 25 districts. Two dams in the region were reported to be stable REGION Indonesia halted the sale of five brands of fever, cough and flu syrups after nearly 100 children died due to acute kidney injuries this year. The medicines were found to contain un safe amounts of – ethylene glycol – WX: fine and sunny up north Rain - storms to the south Chiang Mai: sunny 31C Bangkok: bright partly cloudy showers 31C Pattaya and SE: Cloudy with and and Thunderstorms 30C. Phuket: Cloudy with and and Thunderstorms 28C. Hua Hin: Cloudy with a good chance of rain, 28C 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 2022-10-21 - 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 - Friday 21 October by Chili Radio Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275399-world-sports-news-friday-21-october-by-chili-radio/

Listen to the news: Rugby League - An Australian rugby league player has been found dead in Spain after going missing on a night out with friends. Liam Hampson's body was found on the floor of a Barcelona nightclub after an apparent fall. He had been travelling in Europe with a group including National Rugby League (NRL) players, who reported him missing.The 24-year-old's family say they are "heartbroken" by his death, which they described as an accident. Football - In the EPL Leicester City beat Leeds United 2-0 and Fulham cruised past Aston Villa 3-0 who sacked head coach Steven Gerrard straight after the match. In La Liga second placed Barcelona beat Villarreal 3-0. Arsenal edged closer to the last 16 of the Europa League with a 1-0 narrow win over PSV Eindhoven at Emirates Stadium. The result means the Gunners are five points clear at the top of Group A . Boxing - Tyson Fury will fight 38 year old Derek Chisora in their trilogy bout at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on 3 December in London. 34 year old Fury will defend his WBC heavyweight title for the third time against a fighter he has beaten twice previously. The Britons fought in 2014 and 2011, Fury winning comfortably on both occasions. Download the Chili Radio app : https://chiliradio.app for Chili Pop and Chili Classics. -- © Copyright Chili RADIO 2022-10-21 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!

Two motorcycle riders collide in Pattaya, one killed By Tanakorn Panyadee PHOTO: บริษัท โสภณ เคเบิ้ล ที.วี.และสื่อสาร พัทยา จำกัด Pattaya — A 42-year-old Thai man was killed instantly after colliding his motorcycle with another motorcyclist in Pattaya. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275395-two-motorcycle-riders-collide-in-pattaya-one-killed/

PHOTO: บริษัท โสภณ เคเบิ้ล ที.วี.และสื่อสาร พัทยา จำกัด By Tanakorn Panyadee Pattaya — A 42-year-old Thai man was killed instantly after colliding his motorcycle with another motorcyclist in Pattaya. A fatal accident unfolded in the early hours of today, October 20th, on a road near the Mapprachan Reservoir in the Nongprue subdistrict of Banglamung, Chonburi. A 42-year-old Thai victim, Mr. Ketthit Phrafangyan, was found deceased by Pattaya police on the road. He had bled a lot of blood and sustained multiple serious injuries. His black Honda Wave 125i motorcycle was found with a crumpled frontal part. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/10/20/two-motorcycle-riders-collide-in-pattaya-one-killed/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-10-21 - 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!

Thailand Ready to Attend Global Climate Meeting in Egypt Next Month BANGKOK, (TNA) – Thailand is ready to attend the 27 th Conference of the Parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP27) in Egypt on Nov 3-18 and will emphasize its cooperation with efforts to limit global warming. to 1.5-2 degrees Celsius, quickly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and achieve carbon neutrality sooner. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275394-thailand-ready-to-attend-global-climate-meeting-in-egypt-next-month/

BANGKOK, (TNA) – Thailand is ready to attend the 27 th Conference of the Parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP27) in Egypt on Nov 3-18 and will emphasize its cooperation with efforts to limit global warming. to 1.5-2 degrees Celsius, quickly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and achieve carbon neutrality sooner. Government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri said Thailand complied with the convention and the Paris Agreement by adjusting its Long-Term Low Greenhouse Gas Emission Development Strategy (LT-LEDS) accordingly. Under the adjusted strategy, Thailand intends to achieve carbon neutrality within 2050, 15 years faster than its previous goal in 2065. Full story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-1041558 -- © Copyright Thai News Agency 2022-10-21 - 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!

Eye catching drone video shows progress of new Hua Hin train line – but will it be finished by year end target? By Online Reporter Image: Mike's Tropical Tech A new video shows the progress of the work on the dual track train that is currently being constructed in Hua Hin. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275392-eye-catching-drone-video-shows-progress-of-new-hua-hin-train-line-–-but-will-it-be-finished-by-year-end-target/

Image: Mike's Tropical Tech By Online Reporter A new video shows the progress of the work on the dual track train that is currently being constructed in Hua Hin. The drone footage is the latest video from Mike’s Tropical Tech YouTube channel, which released monthly videos charting the construction of the new train line. The video takes viewers from the train line at Soi 6, in the north of Hua Hin, through the centre of town and towards Nong Kae station, which is located next to the Vana Nava water park. During the flight, the eye catching video gives viewers a unique perspective of the construction of key elements of the project, including the new Hua Hin train station, the elevated track, the new second ground level tracks and elevated traffic overpasses. Full story: https://www.huahintoday.com/local-news/eye-catching-drone-video-shows-progress-of-new-hua-hin-train-line-but-will-it-be-finished-by-year-end-target/ -- © Copyright Hua Hin Today 2022-10-21 - 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!

One worker killed, another seriously injured after trying to lift heavy glass panels in Pattaya By Tanakorn Panyadee PHOTO: ข่าวคนชล Pattaya — Several layers of large and heavy glass panels fell on two workers who were attempting to transport them in Pattaya, killing one and seriously injuring the other. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275391-one-worker-killed-another-seriously-injured-after-trying-to-lift-heavy-glass-panels-in-pattaya/

PHOTO: ข่าวคนชล By Tanakorn Panyadee Pattaya — Several layers of large and heavy glass panels fell on two workers who were attempting to transport them in Pattaya, killing one and seriously injuring the other. Sawang Boriboon rescue workers rushed to a Mitsubishi Motors car showroom on Soi Sukhumvit 11 in the Nong Pla Lai subdistrict of Banglamung at 2 PM yesterday, October 19th, after receiving a report of a serious accident. The two victims, Mr. Surachai Duangdara (36) and Mr. Thanwa Sripiam (38) were found in critical condition near a six-wheeled truck carrying large glass panels. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/10/20/one-worker-killed-another-seriously-injured-after-trying-to-lift-heavy-glass-panels-in-pattaya/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-10-21 - 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 Telco Regulator Gives Conditional Clearance To True, DTAC Merger By Reuters and published by CNA A woman speaks on a mobile phone as she stands next to the logo of True Corp in Bangkok on February 29, 2016. File photo: Reuters/Athit Perawongmetha and published by CNA THAILAND’S telecommunications regulator cleared the merger of the country’s second and third largest mobile operators, True Corporation Pcl and Telenor ASA’s Total Access Communication Pcl (DTAC) with conditions. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275390-thai-telco-regulator-gives-conditional-clearance-to-true-dtac-merger/

A woman speaks on a mobile phone as she stands next to the logo of True Corp in Bangkok on February 29, 2016. File photo: Reuters/Athit Perawongmetha and published by CNA By Reuters and published by CNA THAILAND’S telecommunications regulator cleared the merger of the country’s second and third largest mobile operators, True Corporation Pcl and Telenor ASA’s Total Access Communication Pcl (DTAC) with conditions. The conditions include a price ceiling and price controls, the National Broadcasting and Telecommunication Commission (NBTC) said in a statement Thursday (Oct. 20). The delayed decision comes nearly a year after the deal was first announced amid concerns of the new entity reducing market competition. Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2022/10/20/thai-telco-regulator-gives-conditional-clearance-to-true-dtac-merger/ -- © Copyright THAI NEWSROOM 2022-10-21 - 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!

Police General Transferred Over Drug Allegations by TNR Staff Pol. Maj. Gen.Wasamae Salae. Photo: Thai Rath NATIONAL Police Chief Pol. Gen. Damrongsak Kittiprapas ordered the transfer of Pol. Maj. Gen.Wasamae Salae, head of Narathiwat provincial police, to the headquarters in Bangkok amid allegations of links to drug cartels, Thai Rath newspaper said yesterday (Oct. 20). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275389-police-general-transferred-over-drug-allegations/

Pol. Maj. Gen.Wasamae Salae. Photo: Thai Rath by TNR Staff NATIONAL Police Chief Pol. Gen. Damrongsak Kittiprapas ordered the transfer of Pol. Maj. Gen.Wasamae Salae, head of Narathiwat provincial police, to the headquarters in Bangkok amid allegations of links to drug cartels, Thai Rath newspaper said yesterday (Oct. 20). Pol. Gen. Damrongsak, who assigned Pol. Maj. Gen. Wasamae to duties at the Operations Centre, had signed the transfer order last evening. It is likely that a committee will be set up to investigate this case to ensure transparency and fairness. A little later the head of the Crime Victims Assistance Club submitted evidence he had gathered that allegedly points to the transferred police general helping drug traffickers to the police with Pol. Col. Phakphong Saiubon, deputy chief of the Research Division, received it, Matichon newspaper said. Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2022/10/20/police-general-transferred-over-drug-allegations/ -- © Copyright THAI NEWSROOM 2022-10-21 - 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!

Bangkok retains long held crown as ‘Best Leisure City in the Asia-Pacific’ from Business Traveller Asia-Pacific readers Thai capital wins sought-after title for 6th consecutive time, while the Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok is voted ‘Best Business Hotel in the Asia-Pacific’ and THAI the third best Asia-Pacific airline. TAT Newsroom The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is pleased to report that Bangkok has been voted the ‘Best Leisure City in the Asia-Pacific’ for the sixth consecutive time in the prestigious Business Traveller Asia-Pacific Awards 2022, while the Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok was voted the ‘Best Business Hotel in the Asia-Pacific’ and Thai Airways International (THAI) the third best airline in the Asia-Pacific. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275388-bangkok-retains-long-held-crown-as-‘best-leisure-city-in-the-asia-pacific’-from-business-traveller-asia-pacific-readers/

Thai capital wins sought-after title for 6th consecutive time, while the Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok is voted ‘Best Business Hotel in the Asia-Pacific’ and THAI the third best Asia-Pacific airline. TAT Newsroom The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is pleased to report that Bangkok has been voted the ‘Best Leisure City in the Asia-Pacific’ for the sixth consecutive time in the prestigious Business Traveller Asia-Pacific Awards 2022, while the Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok was voted the ‘Best Business Hotel in the Asia-Pacific’ and Thai Airways International (THAI) the third best airline in the Asia-Pacific. Mr. Yuthasak Supasorn, TAT Governor, said “Bangkok’s continued recognition by Business Traveller Asia-Pacific voters as a favourite holiday city complements so wonderfully the TAT’s ‘Visit Thailand Year 2022-2023: Amazing New Chapters’ campaign. It reflects the enduring appeal of the Thai capital, and also how the city offers so much that’s in line with the kingdom’s 5F, 4M soft-power foundations of Food, Film, Fashion, Festival, Fight, Music, Museum, Master, and Meta. It can all be found in Bangkok.” It is also a record 11th time Bangkok has won the ‘Best Leisure City in the Asia-Pacific’ title since 2008. The title was not included in the 2021 awards, but returned this year to once again be won by the Thai capital, which held the title for the five consecutive years up to and including 2020. Bangkok was also named third on the ‘Best Business City in Asia’ list, after Singapore and Hong Kong. These top three cities all retained the same ranking from the 2021 awards. THAI was named third on the ‘Best Asia-Pacific Airline’ list, after Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific. These top three airlines also kept the same ranking from the 2021 awards. Also earning top distinction was the Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok, which was voted ‘Best Business Hotel in the Asia-Pacific’ and into second spot on the ‘Best Business Hotel in the World’ list. The Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok topped the ‘Best Business Hotel in Bangkok’ rankings, followed by the Shangri-La Bangkok in second place, and JW Marriott Hotel Bangkok in third. Voting for the Business Traveller Asia-Pacific Awards 2022 was carried out by readers and subscribers between July and September, with the results being independently compiled by research agency Business Intelligence. Source: https://www.tatnews.org/2022/10/bangkok-retains-long-held-crown-as-best-leisure-city-in-the-asia-pacific-from-business-traveller-asia-pacific-readers/ -- © Copyright TAT NEWS 2022-10-21 - 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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Five shooters at Pattaya pool villa surrender to police By Tanakorn Panyadee Pattaya — All five suspects in a shooting at a pool villa in Pattaya surrendered themselves. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275331-five-shooters-at-pattaya-pool-villa-surrender-to-police/