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World Sports News - Tuesday 18 October by Chili Radio Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275060-world-sports-news-tuesday-18-october-by-chili-radio/

Listen to the news: Football - Manchester United footballer Mason Greenwood has been remanded into custody in Manchester after appearing in court charged with attempted rape.The 21-year-old was also charged with assault and repeatedly engaging in controlling and coercive behaviour.He was arrested in January amid allegations surrounding images and videos that emerged online. Real Madrid and France forward Karim Benzema has won the Ballon d'Or - awarded to the best footballer of the year - for the first time.Benzema scored 44 goals in 46 games as he helped Real win the Champions League and La Liga in 2021-22 and Barcelona captain Alexia Putellas has retained the Women's award for the best best female footballer of 2022. Formula 1 - McLaren F1 boss Zak Brown has written a letter to governing body the FIA in which he says Red Bull breaking the budget cap "constitutes cheating". Brown calls for penalties that will hit Red Bull financially and on the track. Brown adds the FIA should "communicate subsequent action and penalties at pace to maintain the integrity of F1". Cricket - Scotland, ranked 15th in the world, started their Men's T20 World Cup campaign in brilliant fashion by shocking two-time winners West Indies.Chasing 161 to win, the West Indies were bowled out for 118, and lost by 42 runs in Group B. Zimbabwe beat Ireland by 31 runs in also in Group B. Download the Chili Radio app : https://chiliradio.app for Chili Pop and Chili Classics. -- © Copyright Chili RADIO 2022-10-18 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!

Pattaya Terminal 21 to host seafood festival from October 21st to the 24th By Tanakorn Panyadee Pattaya — Pattaya Terminal 21 will host another fantastic event for foodies to celebrate the start of another long weekend from October 21st to the 24th. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275059-pattaya-terminal-21-to-host-seafood-festival-from-october-21st-to-the-24th/

By Tanakorn Panyadee Pattaya — Pattaya Terminal 21 will host another fantastic event for foodies to celebrate the start of another long weekend from October 21st to the 24th. The seafood festival will feature rows of street food vendors from across Eastern Thailand under a street market theme, starting this Friday on the specious mockup runway in front of one of the world-class shopping malls in Thailand, Pattaya Terminal 21. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/10/17/pattaya-terminal-21-to-host-seafood-festival-from-october-21st-to-the-24th/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-10-18 - 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!

Somkid: scrap submarines budget and spend less on flagship projects to boost grassroots economy by Joseph O' Connor Former Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Somkid Jatusripitak On Monday, the Prime Minister’s Office welcomed last week’s report from the International Monetary Fund on the Thai economy which confirmed projected growth of 2.8% for this year and 4% for next year. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275058-somkid-scrap-submarines-budget-and-spend-less-on-flagship-projects-to-boost-grassroots-economy/

Former Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Somkid Jatusripitak by Joseph O' Connor On Monday, the Prime Minister’s Office welcomed last week’s report from the International Monetary Fund on the Thai economy which confirmed projected growth of 2.8% for this year and 4% for next year. This contrasted sharply with the fears expressed by former Economic Czar Somkid Jatusripitak who called on the government to cut back on key flagship infrastructure projects and to prepare a fund of ฿200 to ฿300 billion to assist the less well-off through the banking system in 2023 when an economic storm is expected. Former Government Economic Czar and Deputy Prime Minister, Somkid Jatusripitak, has called for the scrapping of plans to buy submarines from China and less emphasis on flagship infrastructure project spending going into 2023 in an effort to target badly needed financial support to the less well-off at a time of heightened inflation and rising interest rates. The former key adviser to Prime Minister Prayut Chan ocha and Minister of Finance in the government of Thaksin Shinawatra is warning that the kingdom is facing an economic crisis in 2023 and that the government must have a fund of ฿200 to ฿300 billion available to help those in debt and the less well off survive the coming storm to preserve the kingdom’s economy and prevent further damage or even collapse. It comes as the Prime Minister’s Office, on Monday, in contrast, welcomed an International Monetary Fund projection that Thailand’s economy will grow by 2.8% in 2022 and 4% in 2023. Full story: https://www.thaiexaminer.com/thai-news-foreigners/2022/10/17/somkid-scrap-submarine-budget-for-economy/ -- © Copyright Thai Examiner 2022-10-18 - 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!

Pattaya residents complain about condition of wooden beach “boardwalk” area By Adam Judd Pattaya, Thailand-Several concerned citizens have reached out to The Pattaya News recently to highlight the condition of a wooden “boardwalk” area of the beach. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275057-pattaya-residents-complain-about-condition-of-wooden-beach-“boardwalk”-area/

By Adam Judd Pattaya, Thailand-Several concerned citizens have reached out to The Pattaya News recently to highlight the condition of a wooden “boardwalk” area of the beach. The area in question is directly across from the Mike Shopping Mall on Pattaya Beach. This particular area, according to local residents, has long had issues despite multiple temporary repairs to attempt to resolve the problems. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/10/17/pattaya-residents-complain-about-condition-of-wooden-beach-boardwalk-area/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-10-18 - 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!

Phuket Old Town suffered the worst flooding in fifty years this past weekend, say local residents By Goongnang Suksawat Phuket – Phuket Old Town has suffered the worst flooding in 50 years this past weekend, said local residents to the media. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275056-phuket-old-town-suffered-the-worst-flooding-in-fifty-years-this-past-weekend-say-local-residents/

By Goongnang Suksawat Phuket – Phuket Old Town has suffered the worst flooding in 50 years this past weekend, said local residents to the media. Phuket locals including Mr. Rewat Areerob, the President of the Phuket Provincial Administration Organisation (PPAO), who said he is well over fifty but declined to give his exact age, told the Phuket Express since they were born this recent flood in the Phuket Old Town area was the worst flooding in 50 years.” Full story: https://thephuketexpress.com/2022/10/17/phuket-old-town-suffered-the-worst-flooding-in-fifty-years-this-past-weekend-say-local-residents/ -- © Copyright The Phuket Express 2022-10-18 - 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!

Phuket Governor visits flood victims across the island By Goongnang Suksawat PHOTO: Woradet Phuket - The Phuket Governor has continued to visit victims today who are still suffering from the flooding over the past weekend. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275055-phuket-governor-visits-flood-victims-across-the-island/

PHOTO: Woradet By Goongnang Suksawat Phuket - The Phuket Governor has continued to visit victims today who are still suffering from the flooding over the past weekend. Today, (October 17th), some areas in the Samkong, Rassada sub-district in Mueang Phuket district have residents that are still suffering from the flooding as the water level has not decreased. Full story: https://thephuketexpress.com/2022/10/17/phuket-governor-visits-flood-victims-across-the-island/ -- © Copyright The Phuket Express 2022-10-18 - 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!

Landslide causes traffic delays on major road in Phuket By Goongnang Suksawat Phuket – A landslide on a major road in Phuket has caused significant traffic delays. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275054-landslide-causes-traffic-delays-on-major-road-in-phuket/

By Goongnang Suksawat Phuket – A landslide on a major road in Phuket has caused significant traffic delays. The landslide was found this morning (October 17th) on the Chalermprakiat Rama 9 Road (Bypass road). Locals nearby told the Phuket Express that the land started to slide at the Nang Panturat Mountain in Rassada sub-district, Mueang Phuket district since 4:00 A.M. this morning as it was still raining with some water coming down from the hills next to the road. Their houses and workers shelters nearby were damaged from the landslide. Full story: https://thephuketexpress.com/2022/10/17/landslide-causes-traffic-delays-on-major-road-in-phuket/ -- © Copyright The Phuket Express 2022-10-18 - 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!

UPDATE: Push To Dissolve Bhumjaithai Party Over Free-Marijuana Campaign By Thai Newsroom Reporters Top: Deputy Prime Minister-cum-Public Health Minister-cum-Bhumjaithai party leader Anutin Charnvirakul smelling a marijuana plant. Photo: Matichon Weekly THE BHUMJAITHAI PARTY is facing an unprecedented lawsuit involving their previous free-marijuana campaign which might possibly result in the dissolution of the second-largest coalition partner, said Pheu Thai party leader Chonlanan Srikaew yesterday (Oct. 17). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275012-opposition-will-ask-ec-to-dissolve-bhumjaithai-party-over-its-liberal-cannabis-policy/?do=findComment&comment=17670927

Push To Dissolve Bhumjaithai Party Over Free-Marijuana Campaign By Thai Newsroom Reporters Top: Deputy Prime Minister-cum-Public Health Minister-cum-Bhumjaithai party leader Anutin Charnvirakul smelling a marijuana plant. Photo: Matichon Weekly THE BHUMJAITHAI PARTY is facing an unprecedented lawsuit involving their previous free-marijuana campaign which might possibly result in the dissolution of the second-largest coalition partner, said Pheu Thai party leader Chonlanan Srikaew today (Oct. 17). The Pheu Thai-led opposition bloc has resolved to file a lawsuit against the Bhumjaithai Party, headed by Deputy Prime Minister-cum-Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, early next month alleging that the coalition partner had illegally propagated the free use and household production of marijuana during their previous electoral campaign which had won overwhelming votes from some constituencies in the 2019 general election, according to Chonlanan. The Bhumjaithai Party, de facto led by former cabinet member Newin Chidchob, had reportedly pledged to legalise the consumption and household production of marijuana purportedly for medical reasons. The free-marijuana campaign had seen 39 constituency-based contestants and 12 party-listed candidates elected as MPs under the tickets of Newin’s camp which finally jumped onto the bandwagon of a Palang Pracharath-led coalition after the previous election. Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2022/10/17/push-to-dissolve-bhumjaithai-party-over-free-marijuana-campaign/ -- © Copyright THAI NEWSROOM 2022-10-18 - 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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Gold necklace and ring worth 46,000 baht robbed from a local woman A local woman told Pattaya police she was robbed by a man on a motorcycle on Soi Thepprasit 8 in Pattaya. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275019-gold-necklace-and-ring-worth-46000-baht-robbed-from-a-local-woman/

Thailand confirms 11th monkeypox case in Thai man returning from Qatar A Thai man, who worked in a massage parlour in Qatar and returned to Thailand on Saturday, has been diagnosed as having monkeypox. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275005-thailand-confirms-11th-monkeypox-case-in-thai-man-returning-from-qatar/

Opposition will ask EC to dissolve Bhumjaithai Party over its liberal cannabis policy Opposition parties plan to ask Thailand’s Election Commission (EC) to dissolve the Bhumjaithai Party, for alleged violation of the Political Parties Act, over its policy to decriminalise cannabis. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275012-opposition-will-ask-ec-to-dissolve-bhumjaithai-party-over-its-liberal-cannabis-policy/

Major music festival to be held in Pak Nam Pran in November By Online Reporter Some of Thailand’s best known artists are to perform in Pak Nam Pran in November. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275006-major-music-festival-to-be-held-in-pak-nam-pran-in-november/

By Online Reporter Some of Thailand’s best known artists are to perform in Pak Nam Pran in November. The Lom Wong Mun festival will take place on Pak Nam Pran beach between Nov 17-25. The event will see well known names such as Tom Dundee, Carabao and rocker Sek Loso perform across the nine nights. The festival, which is being organised in conjunction with the Tourism Authority, will also feature a host of other entertainment, including an amusement park, cargo caravans, walking streets and food trucks. Full story: https://www.huahintoday.com/hua-hin-news/major-music-festival-to-be-held-in-pak-nam-pran-in-november/ -- © Copyright Hua Hin Today 2022-10-17 - 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 confirms 11th monkeypox case in Thai man returning from Qatar A Thai man, who worked in a massage parlour in Qatar and returned to Thailand on Saturday, has been diagnosed as having monkeypox. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275005-thailand-confirms-11th-monkeypox-case-in-thai-man-returning-from-qatar/

A Thai man, who worked in a massage parlour in Qatar and returned to Thailand on Saturday, has been diagnosed as having monkeypox. Dr. Tares Krassanairawiwong, acting director-general of Thailand’s Disease Control Department, said today (Monday)that the man began developing a fever and blisters on his hands and legs on October 8th, when he was still in Qatar. He flew back to Thailand on Saturday and checked into a hospital in Pathum Thani for examination. Doctors suspected that he might have been infected with monkeypox and transferred him to the Bamrasnaradura Institute of Infectious Diseases for diagnosis and treatment. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thailand-confirms-11th-monkeypox-case-in-thai-man-returning-from-qatar/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-10-17 - 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!

Dollar hits 38 baht, UK pound rallies slightly as new chancellor acts File photo Exchange rates for a US dollar have hit 38.10 baht while the UK pound has recovered slightly to 42.7 baht. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275003-dollar-hits-38-baht-uk-pound-rallies-slightly-as-new-chancellor-acts/