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Shooters at Pattaya pool villa on arrest warrant, “Big Joke” says he needs two more days By Tanakorn Panyadee Pattaya — One of the five suspects, who has been identified in a shooting at a Pattaya pool villa on October 18th, is now on an arrest warrant. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275275-shooters-at-pattaya-pool-villa-on-arrest-warrant-“big-joke”-says-he-needs-two-more-days/

By Tanakorn Panyadee Pattaya — One of the five suspects, who has been identified in a shooting at a Pattaya pool villa on October 18th, is now on an arrest warrant. Pattaya police confirmed that one of the five suspects who are still on the loose is Mr. Jirarot “Rang” Wattana. He allegedly forced his way into the rental room at a pool villa with other gunmen before being captured in CCTV footage while leaving the villa in a white T-shirt with a number 33 on the back. Rang is known to law enforcement with a previous criminal history which is how he was identified by police. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/10/19/update-shooters-at-pattaya-pool-villa-on-arrest-warrant-big-joke-says-he-needs-two-more-days/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 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!

TAT to foreign tourists: “Pay for a pool villa in Phuket instead of paying the energy bills” By Online Reporter File photo Thailand is hoping to capitalise on the rising cost of living in Europe and the US by urging tourists to leave home soil and escape the energy crisis in the west. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275274-tat-to-foreign-tourists-“pay-for-a-pool-villa-in-phuket-instead-of-paying-the-energy-bills”/

File photo By Online Reporter Thailand is hoping to capitalise on the rising cost of living in Europe and the US by urging tourists to leave home soil and escape the energy crisis in the west. Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Yuthasak Supasorn said Thailand is targeting so-called ‘revenge spending’ from tourists who are looking to swap a bleak winter at home, both in terms of the weather and rising costs, for Thailand’s tropical weather. Mr Yuthasak said that Thailand expects to see the tourists spend an average of 30 percent more per trip next year. Data from the TAT has shown that tourists in Thailand are already spending more now per trip than they were before the pandemic. Full story: https://www.huahintoday.com/thailand-news/tat-to-foreign-tourists-pay-for-a-pool-villa-in-phuket-instead-of-paying-the-energy-bills/ -- © Copyright Hua Hin Today 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!

Manhunt: Renegade drug dealing soldier has broken out of a military prison in Lampang province by James Morris and Son Nguyen (Inset) Supwaut Supapaeng or Kwan is currently the subject of a manhunt in Lamang while a committee of investigation is being set up to examine the facts of the case including his escape from military detention at Fort Suaraksamonto in the province. The soldier has a history of illegal activity, being arrested on October 6th last year and was the subject of a military arrest warrant when local police nabbed him for dealing in methamphetamine pills in public in a sting operation. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275273-manhunt-renegade-drug-dealing-soldier-has-broken-out-of-a-military-prison-in-lampang-province/

(Inset) Supwaut Supapaeng or Kwan is currently the subject of a manhunt in Lamang while a committee of investigation is being set up to examine the facts of the case including his escape from military detention at Fort Suaraksamonto in the province. by James Morris and Son Nguyen The soldier has a history of illegal activity, being arrested on October 6th last year and was the subject of a military arrest warrant when local police nabbed him for dealing in methamphetamine pills in public in a sting operation. A renegade soldier involved in drug dealing in northern Lampang province has broken out of detention at a local military installation after his arrest on October 5th by police in the province while in the act of selling 50 methamphetamine pills. A manhunt is underway in the northern Thai province of Lampang after a 26-year-old soldier escaped from military detention at the 17th century Fort Suaraksamonto in the province after his arrest last week for possession of methamphetamine pills and drug dealing. Full story: https://www.thaiexaminer.com/thai-news-foreigners/2022/10/19/manhunt-for-renegade-drug-dealing-soldier-kwan-supawut-supapaeng/ -- © Copyright Thai Examiner 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!

Amazon becomes a key investor in Thailand as cloud computer firm AWS sets up shop in Bangkok by Carla Boonkong & Pranee O' Connor An upbeat Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy on Tuesday welcomed the official announcement that Seattle-based AWS was setting up its regional operations in Thailand There is no doubt that the US firm’s investment in Thailand through a new subsidiary firm is good news which will see Thailand become a hub for cloud-based internet services throughout Southeast Asia while also improving the digital infrastructure for local internet firms and digital startups. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275272-amazon-becomes-a-key-investor-in-thailand-as-cloud-computer-firm-aws-sets-up-shop-in-bangkok/

An upbeat Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy on Tuesday welcomed the official announcement that Seattle-based AWS was setting up its regional operations in Thailand by Carla Boonkong & Pranee O' Connor There is no doubt that the US firm’s investment in Thailand through a new subsidiary firm is good news which will see Thailand become a hub for cloud-based internet services throughout Southeast Asia while also improving the digital infrastructure for local internet firms and digital startups. Amazon is to become a key investor in Thailand through its Seattle-based internet service provider AWS which has unveiled a $5 billion investment in the country over the next 15 years with nearly 10% of this or ฿200 billion being ploughed in immediately in the creation of new data centres and cloud computing links with Thailand which will become a regional hub for the key market player with a turnover of $62 billion. On Tuesday, following a cabinet meeting in Bangkok, Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister for the Economy Supattanapong Punmeechaow expressed his excitement at what he termed a ‘hyper-scale’ investment which he saw as a vote of confidence in the country’s digital future. Deputy Prime Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow, on Tuesday, announced that US firm AWS or Amazon Web Services has chosen Thailand as its regional hub against stiff competition for both Malaysia and Indonesia in a move which will see $5 billion invested in the kingdom over the next five years or ฿190 billion. Full story: https://www.thaiexaminer.com/thai-news-foreigners/2022/10/19/amazon-becomes-a-key-investor-in-thailand/ -- © Copyright Thai Examiner 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!

Prawit Urged To Stop Giving Aid To ‘Two-Faced’ MPs By Thai Newsroom Reporters Palang Pracharath Party leader Prawit Wongsuwan addressing a party caucus, . Photos: Thai Rath PALANG PRACHARATH Party leader Prawit Wongsuwan has been suggested to stop granting aid to “two-faced” Palang Pracharath MPs who may only look to defect to the Bhumjaithai Party or any other camps. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275271-prawit-urged-to-stop-giving-aid-to-‘two-faced’-mps/

Palang Pracharath Party leader Prawit Wongsuwan addressing a party caucus, . Photos: Thai Rath By Thai Newsroom Reporters PALANG PRACHARATH Party leader Prawit Wongsuwan has been suggested to stop granting aid to “two-faced” Palang Pracharath MPs who may only look to defect to the Bhumjaithai Party or any other camps. Prawit who concurrently performs as deputy prime minister has been strongly advised that he stop providing any “tangible” support either on regular or special basis for those known to have intended to leave the largest coalition party for the Bhumjaithai Party or any others during a run-up to the next general election, said a partisan source yesterday (Oct. 19). Several Palang Pracharath MPs who were recently seen attending a birthday party for de facto Bhumjaithai leader Newin Chidchob in his home province of Buriram are believed to defect to the second-largest coalition partner sooner or later. Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2022/10/19/prawit-urged-to-stop-giving-aid-to-two-faced-mps/ -- © Copyright THAI NEWSROOM 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!

Ex-Police Chief: Srisuwan Merely Taught A Lesson by TNR Staff Mr. Weerawit Rungruengsiriphon kicking Mr. Srisuwan Chanya Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022. Photo: Sanook.com FORMER national police chief Pol. Gen. Sereepisuth Temeiwes, who is the leader of Seri Ruam Thai Party, said Mr. Srisuwan Chanya, secretary-general of the Association for the Protection of the Thai Constitution, being punched and kicked Tuesday (Oct. 18) should be considered an attempt to teach him a lesson as it would come under the category of violence if a stick, knife or pistol had been used, Sanook.com said. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275270-ex-police-chief-srisuwan-merely-taught-a-lesson/

Mr. Weerawit Rungruengsiriphon kicking Mr. Srisuwan Chanya Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022. Photo: Sanook.com by TNR Staff FORMER national police chief Pol. Gen. Sereepisuth Temeiwes, who is the leader of Seri Ruam Thai Party, said Mr. Srisuwan Chanya, secretary-general of the Association for the Protection of the Thai Constitution, being punched and kicked Tuesday (Oct. 18) should be considered an attempt to teach him a lesson as it would come under the category of violence if a stick, knife or pistol had been used, Sanook.com said. Mr. Weerawit Rungruengsiriphon, or Uncle Sak, 62, punched up Srisuwan just as he was going to file a complaint against stand-up comedian Mr. Udom Taepanich, whose stage name is Nose, for allegedly mocking the government. However Sereepisuth pointed out that Srisuwan regularly files complaints against other people and even he himself had been so hit. As he sees it, Srisuwan is doing this regularly because he wants to be in the news and famous. Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2022/10/19/ex-police-chief-srisuwan-merely-taught-a-lesson/ -- © Copyright THAI NEWSROOM 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!

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Human Rights Commission Worried about True-DTAC Merger BANGKOK, (TNA) – The National Human Rights Commission said in its statement that the merger of True and DTAC could result in monopoly and consumers would lack choices. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275232-human-rights-commission-worried-about-true-dtac-merger/

Cannabis Bill addresses all concerns raised by Democrat and Pheu Thai parties The Cannabis Bill, which has been reviewed by the House Scrutiny Committee, addresses all the concerns raised by both the Democrat and Pheu Thai parties, said Suphachai Jaismut, head of the committee and a party-list MP for the Bhumjaithai Party. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275227-cannabis-bill-addresses-all-concerns-raised-by-democrat-and-pheu-thai-parties/

Two women who go viral for their nude photos on a boat in Sattahip sea surrender to police By Tanakorn Panyadee PHOTO: Khaosod Sattahip — After going viral on Twitter reportedly with their nude photos on a boat in the Sattahip sea, two women caused outrage among locals and eventually surrendered to police. Many Thai netizens and people, especially those living in the Sattahip district of Chonburi, were angry with two Thai women who reportedly posted pornographic images of themselves on a fishing boat in the Sattahip sea and, according to the netizens, invited people to join them on a four-hour fishing trip for 3,000 baht. Those outraged said the pictures and posts hurt the family friendly image of Sattahip and Pattaya. The women’s nude photos went viral on Twitter and eventually got Sattahip police’s attention. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/10/19/two-women-who-go-viral-for-their-nude-photos-on-a-boat-in-sattahip-sea-surrender-to-police/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-10-19 - 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!

Superstitious Thailand: Giant Ultraman's demise "not the work of Ai Khai" - it was wind and rain Picture: Thai Rath Thai Rath went to a famous temple in Nakhon Sri Thammarat, southern Thailand that is home to a mischievous spirit called Ai Khai. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275205-superstitious-thailand-giant-ultramans-demise-not-the-work-of-ai-khai-it-was-wind-and-rain/

Picture: Thai Rath Thai Rath went to a famous temple in Nakhon Sri Thammarat, southern Thailand that is home to a mischievous spirit called Ai Khai. Throughout the pandemic thousands of people went to the Wat Chedi (Ai Khai) temple to place roosters to assuage bad luck. But earlier this month a man called Tanuphat or Hiso Por went one better and erected a five foot high Ultraman, the Japanese cartoon character, to make sure that he received bountiful blessing. Picture: Thai Rath However Ultraman fell over and lost his head. Reporters found the headless superhero in a special area for 10,000 roosters left by the superstitious one kilometer away from the temple. It has been determined that the toppling of the giant was not the work of Ai Khai, as many online had suggested. video screenshot It was poorly set up and toppled over in the wind and rain. Thai Rath had a video of the aftermath. Case solved..... -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-10-19 - 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

Two young men dead as drunk in a pick-up hits motorcycles in Trat Picture: Thai Rath Bo Rai police in Trat, eastern Thailand, were contacted by a member of the public after an accident on a hill on the Nonsri Road. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275203-two-young-men-dead-as-drunk-in-a-pick-up-hits-motorcycles-in-trat/

Picture: Thai Rath Bo Rai police in Trat, eastern Thailand, were contacted by a member of the public after an accident on a hill on the Nonsri Road. They found a white Toyota with its front severely damaged with a shattered windshield. The force of the impact had caused the steering wheel to come loose outside the vehicle. Under the wheels of the Toyota was a motorcycle and another bike completely burned out was a distance away. Dead in the bushes was one man, 30 meters away another. They were later named as Thanawat, 24, and Khongrit, 25. The driver of the pick-up would not give his name to reporters but the nickname of "Tai" was heard. He is a worker at a fruit factory, reported Thai Rath. Police tested him and found him to be drunk. Witnesses eating outside a house reported hearing a crash and loud explosion before seeing a fire. The bodies were taken away for autopsy and the drunk detained. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-10-19 - 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

Middle aged maid with a knife causes hour long drama at Bangkok police station - she wanted officers to contact her boyfriend Picture: Thai Rath Thai Rath reported on an hour long drama that ensued at the Samae Dam police station in western Bangkok yesterday afternoon. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275200-middle-aged-maid-with-a-knife-causes-hour-long-drama-at-bangkok-police-station-she-wanted-officers-to-contact-her-boyfriend/

Picture: Thai Rath Thai Rath reported on an hour long drama that ensued at the Samae Dam police station in western Bangkok yesterday afternoon. A 52 year old maid called Nitaya had arrived armed with a knife and held this to her own throat. She wanted police corporal Withawat Butaphat to find her boyfriend. Picture: Thai Rath Police attempted to console the lady before they managed to get hold of the weapon. It emerged that her boyfriend whom she had recently met had upped and left her. The station chief got involved as they tried to contact the man and get to the bottom of what had happened. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-10-19 - 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

Oops sorry wrong room.... Boyfriend stabbed after fight, police hunt assailant Picture: Siam Rath Police lieutenant Suchaiyot Chuaykaew of the Don Hua Lor constabulary and rescue services went to some flats in the Na Pa sub-district of Muang district Chonburi after a man was stabbed yesterday around 9.30 pm. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275197-oops-sorry-wrong-room-boyfriend-stabbed-after-fight-police-hunt-assailant/

Picture: Siam Rath Police lieutenant Suchaiyot Chuaykaew of the Don Hua Lor constabulary and rescue services went to some flats in the Na Pa sub-district of Muang district Chonburi after a man was stabbed yesterday around 9.30 pm, reported Siam Rath. Alongkorn, 22, was in a serious condition with a stab wound to the left side. He was given first aid downstairs at the flats and taken to Chonburi Hospital. Picture: Siam Rath Fah, 20, his girlfriend explained that she had been with him in a room on the 8th floor when there was a knock on the door. It was Gop whom she knew. Gop said "oops sorry, wrong room" but Alongkorn was not having that and a fight ensued in which Gop couldn't compete. Picture: Siam Rath They shook hands and left it at that. But while Alongkorn had his back turned Gop grabbed a knife that was lying around on a cabinet and attacked her boyfriend. Police believe it to be a case of a love triangle and are hunting for Gop who fled the scene. Picture: Siam Rath -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-10-19 - 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

Tim Newton Today - Oct 19: Thai economy surges on, urgent flood relief for Phuket, you can help Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275192-tim-newton-today-oct-19-thai-economy-surges-on-urgent-flood-relief-for-phuket-you-can-help/