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by Tanakorn Sangiam BANGKOK (NNT) - The Minister of Public Health has praised the roles of emergency medical services in saving lives during the pandemic, urging related agencies to continue improving the system to enable swift responses. The National Institute for Emergency Medicine (NIEMS) is holding the National EMS forum 2022 on the theme "Research and Innovation on Emergency Medicine." This 14th national forum on emergency medical services (EMS) is taking place until tomorrow at Centra by Centara Government & Convention Chaeng Watthana Hotel in Bangkok, with the opening ceremony today presided over by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Health Anutin Charnvirakul. In an opening speech, the health minister emphasized the importance of emergency medical services, while praising the roles of emergency personnel that has saved lives during the COVID-19 pandemic. He said EMS needs to make effective coordination with other agencies to deliver emergency patients to the hospital as quickly as possible, which will help reduce the chances of death, disability, and complications. Mr. Anutin said Thailand has been constantly improving its EMS system, leading to the reduction of deaths during transport. He said the system will need to be continuously improved to provide swift medical assistance to all emergency cases. The National EMS forum 2022 features sessions of lectures, seminars, and presentations on research and innovation in the development of the EMS system. The forum also features exhibitions on Thailand’s emergency medicine, as well as medical equipment, products, and services from leading firms. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG221020094454354 -- © Copyright NNT 2022-10-20 - 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! :

Prachinburi woman conned - she thought relationship would end in marriage Picture: Thai Rath Thai Rath reported that a middle aged woman called Jeda contacted them to tell them a story of woe. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275302-prachinburi-woman-conned-she-thought-relationship-would-end-in-marriage/

Picture: Thai Rath Thai Rath reported that a middle aged woman called Jeda contacted them to tell them a story of woe. Jeda - who already had a son from a previous relationship - said that she met a man called Rithai who is a contractor dealing in water tanks. Sweet talking Rithai soon convinced her that he was in love and would marry her. With this in mind he handed over ten baht weight in gold as an engagement present and the couple lived together as man and wife ahead of their wedding. During this time Jeda's son got married. Rithai asked if he could wear the gold at the ceremony and expecting no problem with that she agreed. The gold is worth about 300,000 baht at today's prices. After the ceremony Rithai said that he had some business to attend to and asked to continue wearing the gold. He disappeared and could not be contacted. Eventually another phone number was used and he told her over the phone that he already had a wife in Mukdahan, NE Thailand. He urged her not to prosecute him because of his family. Jeda, from Prachinburi, has lost face and is going to the police. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-10-20 - 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 says load factor swings to 80% in early Oct, sees passenger traffic recovering, brings in 3 new Boeing 777 into service By Narudon Daisachulshu Ailing national carrier – Thai Airways International Plc (THAI) came out to reveal that its load factor has been on an upswing and for the month of October the passenger load factor has seen a surge back to around 80%. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275301-thai-says-load-factor-swings-to-80-in-early-oct-sees-passenger-traffic-recovering-brings-in-3-new-boeing-777-into-service/

By Narudon Daisachulshu Ailing national carrier – Thai Airways International Plc (THAI) came out to reveal that its load factor has been on an upswing and for the month of October the passenger load factor has seen a surge back to around 80%. THAI came out to say that as tourism starts to revive, the cabin factor for its passenger traffic has seen a resurgence leading the airline to see a passenger load factor of 80% for the first 10-days of this month. The airline that is still undergoing bankruptcy proceedings said that its average passenger traffic stood at 17,554 people per day from 2,092 people per day in January 2022. Full story: https://www.thaienquirer.com/45332/thai-says-load-factor-swings-to-80-in-early-oct-sees-passenger-traffic-recovering-brings-in-3-new-boeing-777-into-service/ -- © Copyright Thai Enquirer 2022-10-20 - 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!

Tim Newton Today - Oct 20: Major Phuket road collapses, Baht in freefall against USD Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275298-tim-newton-today-oct-20-major-phuket-road-collapses-baht-in-freefall-against-usd/

Phuket's woes continue with rains continuing and some major roads now failing, including the main road to Patong. The Baht is falling against the USD but it's a good time for exporters. The Cannabis Bill Version 3.0 heads to parliament again, and a botched police drug sting. Tim Newton Today is a daily, independent look at Thai and south East Asian regional news. If you can help with the Phuket Flood Relief, click here... https://phuket-go.com/phuket-news/phu... With thanks to our sponsors, 5 Star Marine... https://phuket-go.com/phuket-news/phu...

Hospital reports spike in RSV cases among children by Tanakorn Sangiam BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand’s Children Hospital has reported a rise in the number of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) patients year by year. The hospital is asking parents of very young children to be cautious and take precautionary measures against respiratory diseases. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275294-hospital-reports-spike-in-rsv-cases-among-children/

by Tanakorn Sangiam BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand’s Children Hospital has reported a rise in the number of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) patients year by year. The hospital is asking parents of very young children to be cautious and take precautionary measures against respiratory diseases. Queen Sirikit National Institute of Child Health, so-called Children Hospital, has reported an increase in RSV cases among its very young patients, with one out of three patients visiting the hospital having RSV and the number of new cases rising every year. RSV is a respiratory pathogen that causes symptoms similar to cold and flu. RSV infections can go away for adults and older children, but can be especially severe and potentially fatal for children under a year old, as well as the elderly with underlying health conditions. Dr. Chalermthai Aksilp, a pediatric pulmonologist at Children Hospital, said very young children can develop severe complications from the mucus which children may not be able to properly dispose of. He said the same precautionary measures against COVID-19 can be applied to help prevent RSV. This includes mask-wearing and hand hygiene. RSV tests can be performed with nasal swabs, similar to Covid. The incubation period for RSV is around 3-6 days, and the virus can be active in the host’s body for 8 days. Those diagnosed with RSV are recommended to self-isolate, take a leave from school, take medications, and see a doctor when symptoms do not go away. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG221020091811340 -- © Copyright NNT 2022-10-20 - 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!

Fines for non-mask wearing to be officially scrapped within weeks after MoPH announcement Picture: Siam Rath Thailand will officially end the practice of fining people for not wearing masks after a MoPH meeting yesterday. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275293-fines-for-mask-wearing-to-be-officially-scrapped-within-weeks-after-moph-announcement/

Picture: Siam Rath Thailand will officially end the practice of fining people for not wearing masks after a MoPH meeting yesterday. Dr Tharet Kratnairawiwong, chief of the Department of Disease Control said that this related to powers given to provincial authorities to issue mask wearing orders. Thailand's health minister is Anutin Charnvirakul, pictured here. Such laws were still on the books. There was no need for the matter to be decided by cabinet, it could be signed off by the health minister, he said. The laws would be officially scrapped within 2-3 weeks after announcement in the Government Gazette. Matters related to compensation were also decided, reported Siam Rath. ASEAN NOW notes that mask wearing in Thailand is still prevalent especially in Bangkok. However, slowly but surely the number of Thais wearing masks is beginning to decrease even in the Thai capital. This is especially noticable in tourist and nightlife areas where both Thais and foreign nationals are mostly mask-less. Outside Bangkok there is far less masking up. During the pandemic fines existed on three levels of 1,000, 6,000 and 20,000 baht for repeat offenders. ASEAN NOW carried very few stories about people being fined, however. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-10-20 - 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

Udom and Srisuwan simply elementary tests By Tulsathit Taptim Democracy is easy when everyone is agreeable. How conflicts are dealt with, peacefully and justly, is what truly separates it from authoritarianism or anarchy. Minor conflicts producing the kind of reaction seen over the past few days in Thailand shows that the country has yet to overcome minuscule challenges in its quest for “freedom”. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275292-udom-and-srisuwan-simply-elementary-tests/

By Tulsathit Taptim Democracy is easy when everyone is agreeable. How conflicts are dealt with, peacefully and justly, is what truly separates it from authoritarianism or anarchy. Minor conflicts producing the kind of reaction seen over the past few days in Thailand shows that the country has yet to overcome minuscule challenges in its quest for “freedom”. People like Srisuwan Janya and UdomTaepanich are abundant in practically every political system. It’s coping with them that tells whether Thailand is ready for a change toward a freer society where every opinion is respected whether they are in the majority or minority, and where “offensive” thinking is handled properly. If democracy was an exam, Udom would get an A minus. He was asserting his right to voice an opinion. That should have earned him a clean A, but the “minus” dent has to do with some hypocritical backgrounds where he used his stardom as an advantage to mock spiritual beliefs of other people on stage while possessing a controversial spiritual belief himself. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/udom-and-srisuwan-simply-elementary-tests/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-10-20 - 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!

“Tono” ready for Mekong charity swim despite brickbats Image Credit: เก็บรักษ์’s Facebook Page Despite mounting criticisms and concerns for his safety, Thai heartthrob Phakin “Tono” Khamwilaisak will on Saturday plunge into the Mekong River in Nakhon Phanom for a 15-km charity swim that will take him to the Laotian side of the river and back to the northeastern province. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275290-“tono”-ready-for-mekong-charity-swim-despite-brickbats/

Image Credit: เก็บรักษ์’s Facebook Page Despite mounting criticisms and concerns for his safety, Thai heartthrob Phakin “Tono” Khamwilaisak will on Saturday plunge into the Mekong River in Nakhon Phanom for a 15-km charity swim that will take him to the Laotian side of the river and back to the northeastern province. Phakin wants to use the much-publicized exercise to raise funds for hospitals in Nakhon Phanom Hospital and a hospital in Thakhek, Khammouane province of Laos. Phakin has been getting both bouquets and brickbats for his planned venture which will see him swim from the Thai side of Mekong River in Nakhon Phanom to Thakhek of Laos and back. The attempt is seen as an emulation of Thailand’s rock star Artiwara Khongmalai, better known as “Toon Bodyslam”, who raised as much as 1.3 billion baht (US$37 million) with his famous run covering more than 2,000 kms in 2017 to buy medical equipment for hospitals. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/tono-ready-for-mekong-charity-swim-despite-brickbats/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-10-20 - 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!

New Zealand biker arrested in Thailand for running drugs racket - he opened businesses in Phuket with Thai wife Daily News Thai Caption: Fled (case) to hide out in Thailand Crime Suppression Division police in Thailand along with legal representatives from the FBI and New Zealand police announced the arrest of an international drug trafficker hiding out in Thailand. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275289-new-zealand-biker-arrested-in-thailand-for-running-drugs-racket- he-opened-businesses-in-phuket-with-thai-wife/

Daily News Thai Caption: Fled (case) to hide out in Thailand Crime Suppression Division police in Thailand along with legal representatives from the FBI and New Zealand police announced the arrest of an international drug trafficker hiding out in Thailand. He is 43 year old Shane Ngakuru, a New Zealand national and member of the Comanchero motorcycle club, an outlaw gang from Australia. The Thai police had been contacted by their counterparts in New Zealand and America after Ngakuru was named in a warrant issued in June 2021 for racketeering and conspiracy to deal internationally in drugs. The Thai police said that he had arrived on his latest visit around 2020 but was now on overstay. It was discovered that he was living in Phuket. On the holiday island in the south of Thailand he opened various businesses with his Thai wife to hide his drug dealing. These included a restaurant, tattoo store, fitness center and food supplement business. When he realised that he had been named in a warrant he fled Phuket and rented a room in Samut Prakan to the south east of Bangkok. Picture: Daily News He was traced to a shopping center in Lat Krabang, Bangkok, where he was arrested. Considerable evidence was found at his address. He admitted he was on overstay in Thailand and that it was him named in the warrant. He will face charges in both the US and NZ. Daily News further reported that in 2011 the suspect was arrested in Australia after it was discovered that he was mixed up in the import and export of drugs such as cocaine and crystal meth. He was jailed in New Zealand and after his release in 2014 left to set up his businesses in Thailand and continue his drug dealing ways. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-10-20 - 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

NBTC to meeting to deliberate on TRUE/DTAC merger, as Consumer Council invites public to be ‘witness’ By Narudon Daisachulshu The Consumer Organization Council is set to put more pressure on the planned meeting of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunication Commission (NBTC) when it holds its meeting later this morning to look at the planned merger of True Corporation Plc (TRUE) and Total Access Communication Plc (DTAC). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275285-nbtc-to-meeting-to-deliberate-on-truedtac-merger-as-consumer-council-invites-public-to-be-‘witness’/

By Narudon Daisachulshu The Consumer Organization Council is set to put more pressure on the planned meeting of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunication Commission (NBTC) when it holds its meeting later this morning to look at the planned merger of True Corporation Plc (TRUE) and Total Access Communication Plc (DTAC). The Consumer Organization Council announced an invitation for people to gather at the NBTC office as the NBTC is set to hold its meeting at 09:00 hrs today. The Consumer Organization Council has asked people who use mobile phones to come to the NBTC office at Soi Sailom and wait for an answer from the board of the NBTC on their deliberation of the planned merger of TRUE and DTAC. Full story: https://www.thaienquirer.com/45316/nbtc-to-meeting-to-deliberate-on-true-dtac-merger-as-consumer-council-invites-public-to-be-witness/ -- © Copyright Thai Enquirer 2022-10-20 - 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 - Thursday October 20 2022 Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275284-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-thursday-october-20-2022/

Listen to the news: 20 armed men overpowered six drug enforcement officers after they lured a drug suspect from Chiang Rai to buy 10 packs of methamphetamines, he was arrested and was then set up to implicate another suspect. When police moved in to arrest him 2 pickups and 2 cars arrived, 20 armed men jumped out and surrounded the police officers, they ordered the officers to surrender their weapons before the group left taking the officers cars with them. A 43 year old man from New Zealand wanted by the authorities there and the FBI in America was arrested in Lat Krabang Bangkok Shane Ngakuru was identified by authorities as being part of an international criminal syndicate called Caman-chero, the man overstayed his Thai visa and was deported yesterday to face criminal charges in the United states, from there he is likely to be sent on to New Zealand. From November 15th people that deposit cash into an ATM machine will have to prove their identity, the idea is to prevent money laundering. The deposits will need to be made using an ATM card, credit, or debit card. Critics of the system say these cards charge fees which would be applied when making each deposit. Part of a coastal road collapsed in Phuket between Kathu and Patong hill, following a landslide, caused by torrential rain. Police had to close the road and advised people heading for the airport to allow extra time. Flooding also caused subsidence in several other parts of the south. The department of health says just over 1000 clinics have opened this year to offer cannabis based treatments, 929 operate under the health department while the rest are managed by private hospitals. REGION WX: fine and sunny up north Rain - storms to the south Chiang Mai: Sunny 32C Bangkok: Sunny 32C Pattaya and SE: Bright, partly cloudy 31C. Phuket: Cloudy with and and Thunderstorms 28C. Hua Hin: Bright but cloudy, 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.

World Sports News - Thursday 20 October by Chili Radio Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275280-world-sports-news-thursday-20-october-by-chili-radio/

Listen to the news: Football - Manchester United's Mason Greenwood has been released on bail after being charged with attempted rape.The 21-year-old was also charged with assault and repeatedly engaging in controlling behaviour. He was released following a private hearing at a Manchester Crown Court. A spokesman for the court confirmed bail had been granted with conditions not to contact witnesses, including the complainant, and to reside at an address in Bowdon Manchester. The great week continues for Karim Benzima as he scores in Real Madrid's 3-0 win at Elche which now puts the Spanish champions six points clear at the top of La Liga. In the EPL Manchester United defeated Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 at Old Trafford. Liverpool won 1-0 against West Ham as did Newcastle United against Everton. Southampton picked up a valuable three points after also winning 1-0 at Bournemouth. Brentford and Chelsea drew 0-0. Cricket - Alzarri Joseph starred as West Indies boosted their chances of advancing in the Men's T20 World Cup with a 31-run win over Zimbabwe. Fast bowler Joseph took 4-16 to help dismiss Zimbabwe for 122 with 10 balls remaining in Hobart. The Windies had earlier reached 153-7 after a mid-innings collapse saw them lose four wickets for 11 runs.The result means all four teams in Group B have two points after Ireland beat Scotland earlier in the day by four runs with one over to spare. Download the Chili Radio app : https://chiliradio.app for Chili Pop and Chili Classics. -- © Copyright Chili RADIO 2022-10-20 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!

Road leading to Patong Hill starts to collapse after landslide By Goongnang Suksawat Patong – A road leading to the Patong Hill in Phuket has started to collapse after a landslide. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275276-road-leading-to-patong-hill-starts-to-collapse-after-landslide/

By Goongnang Suksawat Patong – A road leading to the Patong Hill in Phuket has started to collapse after a landslide. Motorists who are heading from Kathu to the Patong Hill reported the damage at 3:30 P.M. this afternoon (October 19th). On one side of the road, the land started to slide which has brought down the road side surface and the guard rail. Full story: https://thephuketexpress.com/2022/10/19/road-leading-to-patong-hill-starts-to-collapse-after-landslide/ -- © Copyright The Phuket Express 2022-10-20 - 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!