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Will new XBB strain cause COVID to resurge in Thailand? The rapid spread of COVID-19’s latest subvariant – XBB – is grabbing attention worldwide, including in Thailand. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274976-will-new-xbb-strain-cause-covid-to-resurge-in-thailand/

The rapid spread of COVID-19’s latest subvariant – XBB – is grabbing attention worldwide, including in Thailand. Three weeks after it was first detected in Singapore, XBB now accounts for at least half of the island state’s new cases. Thailand decided to step up its monitoring for the subvariant not only because Singapore is a neighbor but also because three XBB cases recently detected in Hong Kong had flown in from Thailand. Under focus The World Health Organization (WHO) has listed XBB as an Omicron subvariant under monitoring, indicating it may pose a new threat to global public health. First detected in August, the new subvariant is a recombinant of Omicron’s BA.2.10.1 and BA.2.75 sub-lineages or BJ1 and BM.1.1.1. So far, XBB infections have been found in more than 17 countries, including Australia, Bangladesh, Denmark, India, Japan and the United States. While there is no evidence that XBB causes more severe symptoms than previous versions of the virus, some experts suggest it may be more transmissible than other strains. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/will-new-xbb-strain-cause-covid-to-resurge-in-thailand/ -- © 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!

Tim Newton Today - Oct 17: Floods in Phuket, Typhoon Nesat on the way, more floods to come Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274974-tim-newton-today-oct-17-floods-in-phuket-typhoon-nesat-on-the-way-more-floods-to-come/

With Phuket mopping up and floods still causing concerns in central and north east Thailand, there is more on the way with Typhoon Nesat. Tim Newton Today is a daily, independent look at Thai and south East Asian regional news. Thanks to our sponsor 5 Star Marine... https://5starmarinephuket.com

RTP chief marks National Police Day: Calls on cops to be professional and proactive "so the people love us" "Let's all work together so the people love and have faith in their police". Thailand's national police chief spoke to his men Sunday in an address to mark the auspicious occasion of National Police Day. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274973-rtp-chief-marks-national-police-day-calls-on-cops-to-be-professional-and-proactive-so-the-people-love-us/

"Let's all work together so the people love and have faith in their police". Thailand's national police chief spoke to his men Sunday in an address to mark the auspicious occasion of National Police Day. Pol Gen Damrongsak Kittipraphat's one year tenure - because he'll be 60 next year - began on October 1st. Within a week a former drug taking cop had massacred dozens of people in the north east. There have also been many cases of corruption embarrassing the RTP. Now Damrongsak used his address to bolster good feelings in the ranks in an attempt to restore public confidence, notes ASEAN NOW. He called on the force to work together so that the public would have love for and faith in their police. Principally he said that individual policemen and women should develop themselves personally. The should be professional in their work. Be proactive in their service. For the good of the public. Thai Rath reported Damrongsak's earnest good wishes for all in the force on a day to recognise their "solemn responsibilities and duties". He thanked his subordinates saying they should be "proud of their sacrifices for the Thai people". Putting the rhetoric aside many in Thailand regard the police with suspicion with some critics viewing them as the country's largest mafia. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 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! 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

Hundreds of tourists visit Tham Luang Cave, site of Thai Cave Rescue, in Chiang Rai on first day of reopening By Goongnang Suksawat PHOTO: Matichon Chiang Rai – Hundreds of tourists have visited the Tham Luang – Khun Nam Nang Non National Park in Chiang Rai on the first day of the reopening of the cave famous for the rescue of a team of youth football players. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274972-hundreds-of-tourists-visit-tham-luang-cave-site-of-thai-cave-rescue-in-chiang-rai-on-first-day-of-reopening/

PHOTO: Matichon By Goongnang Suksawat Chiang Rai – Hundreds of tourists have visited the Tham Luang – Khun Nam Nang Non National Park in Chiang Rai on the first day of the reopening of the cave famous for the rescue of a team of youth football players. About 700 tourists visited the cave in the Pong Pha sub-district in Mae Sai district today (October 16th). The head of the national park Mrs. Roongsaran Banluesakchai told Thai media, “The cave has been renovated before the reopening which is now open daily from 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. However, some parts in the cave are still under construction.” Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/10/17/hundreds-of-tourists-visit-tham-luang-cave-site-of-thai-cave-rescue-in-chiang-rai-on-first-day-of-reopening/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 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!

Two French men in a Porsche charged with serious assault after apparent unprovoked attack on Thai man Daily News Thai Caption: A Thai was seriously assaulted A Thai woman has described how she was going home with her husband on a motorcycle on the holiday island of Koh Samui in southern Thailand when they were followed by two foreign men in a red plate white Porsche. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274971-two-french-men-in-a-porsche-charged-with-serious-assault-after-apparent-unprovoked-attack-on-thai-man/

Daily News Thai Caption: A Thai was seriously assaulted A Thai woman has described how she was going home with her husband on a motorcycle on the holiday island of Koh Samui in southern Thailand when they were followed by two foreign men in a red plate white Porsche. One of the men got out and attacked her husband who thought they were lost and wanted directions. He was knocked to the sidewalk. Picture: Daily News The swaggering foreigners - as described by Daily News - then fled the scene. Somkhuan Songkhot is battling for his life in hospital after surgery for a brain hemorrhage. A clip of the violence that left the victim knocked out shocked netizens. The incident that happened on Saturday evening at 9.40 pm blocked the road leading to Chaweng Beach. Picture: Daily News Bo Phut police chief Pol Col Yuthana Sirisombat sent in his men who yesterday arrested two French nationals that we'll call Joseph, 34, and Rene, 28. The media had a picture of their car with the red plate (meaning that it was probably brand new) with the registration number ก-9999 (Bangkok). They have both been charged with causing grievous bodily harm and detained. Bail was denied because of the brazen nature of the attack. Picture: Naew Na Netizens reacted with outrage at the brutish behavior of foreigners. Lakkhana, 47, the wife of the victim said that her husband had come to pick her up at Central Samui where she works as a maid. The luxury car passed them on their motorcycle and she remarked "What a beautiful car, when are we going to get one!". Picture: Daily News She said they passed the car as they were leaving the shopping center but it then chased them and started honking its horn. Seeing that there were two foreigners in the car and thinking they might be lost Somkhuan stopped outside a 'moo katha' shop to help. The passenger in the Porsche then got out and hit her husband knocking him down and out. Picture: Naew Na The assailants then drove back in the direction they came as a member of the public came to the couple's assistance and called rescue. The victim is in a critical condition after being transferred to Koh Samui Hospital. He is unresponsive after brain surgery. The wife thanked the police for their quick arrests. Thai media Naew Na had what appeared to be screenshots from the violent attack. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 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! 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

NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Monday October 17 2022 Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274967-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-monday-october-17-2022/

Listen to the news: Severe flooding hit much of Phuket over the weekend causing chaos on the roads and many to miss flights. Phuket airport extended checking in times but still many visitors missed flights, many arrivals also struggled to reach their destination. Flooding is still affecting much of central and north east Thailand. A 26-year-old woman who suffered 85 percent burns during the fire at the Mountain B pub on August 5th at Sattahip has died, bringing the death toll to 25. The pub owner had paid 175 thousand baht compensation for medical bills but the family had to find a further 300 thousand. Families of the victims are seeking further compensation through the courts. Authorities demolished the remains of the pub over the weekend. Former finance minister Korn Chati-kavanij became the new leader of the Chart Pattana-kla Party over the weekend, Mr, Korn replaces Mr Tewan who resigned so the party could elect a new 30-member executive committee. Mr Suwat Lipta-panlop remains the party chairman. Thailand's The National Research Council is to generate awareness about electronic waste, the idea is to reduce the impact on the environment from discarded computers, house hold appliances and , consumer electronic devices.. University researchers found the country produces about 428,000 tonnes of e-waste per year. REGION Myanmar: Jailed Australian economist Sean Turnell, former advisor to Aung San Suu Kyi, has been transferred to Insein Prison in Yangon after being sentenced to three years’ jail for violating the Official Secret Act and another three years for breaching the Immigration Act. Mr Turnell was transferred at the end of September but the news has just been made public. Malaysia: Torrential rain has brought flooding to much of Penang, with several homes inundated, authorities received calls from several families saying they had been cut off. A group of 44 people stranded near a waterfall were being rescued. Fine and sunny over central Thailand A massive belt of torrential monsoon rain sweeping across the south Affecting Chumpon, Surat Thani, and north Phuket Chiang Mai: Sunny 32C Bangkok: Sunny 32C Pattaya and SE: Sunny 31C. Phuket: Bright, thunderstorms 28C. Hua Hin: Sunny partly cloudy, DRY 30C Winds from the north east 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.

Canadian rollerblader fined 1,000 baht after spooking motorists on the Bangkok streets Sanook Thai Caprion: He wants to visit Thailand. Sanook reported on the case of a foreign man who was featured rollerblading in heavy traffic on the streets of the Thai capital Bangkok. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274966-canadian-rollerblader-fined-1000-baht-after-spooking-motorists-on-the-bangkok-streets/

Sanook Thai Caprion: He wants to visit Thailand. Sanook reported on the case of a foreign man who was featured rollerblading in heavy traffic on the streets of the Thai capital Bangkok. The man without helmet or other body protection was going fast in between traffic. One Grab delivery guy couldn't get by. Netizens reacted in droves saying this was highly inappropriate and dangerous after a clip featured on Red Skull. Lumpini police managed to identify the miscreant as 37 year old Canadian national Jordan McIver who was found at a condo in their jurisdiction. Picture: Thai Rath He admitted that it was him in the video. "I was exercising and exploring Bangkok," he told the police. "I had no idea it was wrong as I don't know the Thai law. I'll pay my fine and won't do it again". Thai Rath had a picture of that happening at the police station. Mr McIver's details were recorded and he was fined 1,000 baht for behavior related to blocking the highway. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 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! 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

World Sports News - Monday 17 October by Chili Radio Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274962-world-sports-news-monday-17-october-by-chili-radio/

Listen to the news: Football - Clinical Real Madrid beat Barcelona 3-1 in the 250th El Clasico to go top of La Liga and inflict their rivals' first league defeat of the season. Arsenal are four points clear at the top of EPL after a 1-0 at Leeds United. Liverpool put their recent English Premier League struggles behind them to end Manchester City's unbeaten run 1-0 in a hot-tempered encounter at Anfield, which saw Jurgen Klopp sent off. Chelsea won 2-0 at Aston Villa, Manchester United and Newcastle United drew 0-0 at Old Trafford and Southampton and West Ham also drew 1-1 at St Mary's. Neymar scored the only goal as Paris St-Germain beat rivals Marseille 1-0 to remain unbeaten at the top of Ligue 1 in France. In the German Bundsliga Bayern Munich moved into second place after hammering SC Freiburg 5-0. In Italy Napoli came from behind to beat Bologna 3-2 and return to the top of Series A. Rugby Union - Bill Sweeney, the English Rugby Football Union chief executive, says the current model in English rugby is "broken" and clubs have been "living beyond their means" for too long. The financial governance of the sport is under growing scrutiny in the wake of the crisis at Worcester and Wasps. Worcester have been relegated and suspended while Wasps are set to follow them into administration this week. Download the Chili Radio app : https://chiliradio.app for Chili Pop and Chili Classics. -- © Copyright Chili RADIO 2022-10-17 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!

Loss of water retention areas worsens flood situation in Ubon Ratchathani The loss of natural water retention areas, through a lack of proper urban planning, is being blamed for the unusually serious flooding in the north-eastern province of Ubon Ratchathani this year. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274960-loss-of-water-retention-areas-worsens-flood-situation-in-ubon-ratchathani/

The loss of natural water retention areas, through a lack of proper urban planning, is being blamed for the unusually serious flooding in the north-eastern province of Ubon Ratchathani this year. In Nong Kin Phen sub-district, one of the 16 sub-districts in Warin Chamrap district, all four villages have been under 2 to 4 meters of water for a month. Shaped like a pan, Nong Kin Phen floods almost every year during the rainy season, but villagers say that this year is the worst in 44 years. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/loss-of-water-retention-areas-worsens-flood-situation-in-ubon-ratchathani/ -- © 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!

Phuket Department of Highways plans to build underpass and tramway in Thalang By Tanakorn Panyadee Phuket — The Department of Highways plans to build an underpass and tramways at the pier intersection in the Thalang district of Phuket. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274959-phuket-department-of-highways-plans-to-build-underpass-and-tramway-in-thalang/

By Tanakorn Panyadee Phuket — The Department of Highways plans to build an underpass and tramways at the pier intersection in the Thalang district of Phuket. The construction costs are anticipated to be 2.36 billion baht. The underpass will have three lanes and go underneath the Thao Thep Krasattri and Thao Si Sunthon’s monument to ease traffic around the Pier intersection, according to Phuket authorities. 1,574 square meters of land surrounding the intersection will be expropriated from nearby facilities to proceed with the project. The underpass entrance will be at Southeast Asia Cathay Gems Phuket, and its exit will be at Robinson Department Store. Full story: https://thephuketexpress.com/2022/10/15/phuket-department-of-highways-plans-to-build-underpass-and-tramway-in-thalang/ -- © Copyright The Phuket Express 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!

Mountain B Pub in Sattahip demolished By Goongnang Suksawat PHOTO: Naewna Sattahip, Chonburi – The Mountain B pub in Sattahip that caught fire, killed 25 people, and injured 32 people has been demolished. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274958-mountain-b-pub-in-sattahip-demolished/

PHOTO: Naewna By Goongnang Suksawat Sattahip, Chonburi – The Mountain B pub in Sattahip that caught fire, killed 25 people, and injured 32 people has been demolished. Yesterday (October 15th) at the Mountain B pub on Sukhumvit Road in the Plu Ta Luang sub-district, the remains of the pub were totally demolished. All iron structures were removed from the area. Thirteen people were pronounced dead at the scene at the Mountain B pub fire on August 5th, 2022. Twelve people were later pronounced dead at hospitals. In total 25 people died from the incident while 32 people are being treated at hospitals and at homes. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/10/16/update-mountain-b-pub-in-sattahip-demolished/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 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!

Jomtien kids playground shut, waiting for future repairs to badly damaged area By Adam Judd Jomtien-The kids playground located across from the Jomtien Night Market has been shut with a large notice from law enforcement in Thai stating that the park is waiting for future repairs. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274957-jomtien-kids-playground-shut-waiting-for-future-repairs-to-badly-damaged-area/

By Adam Judd Jomtien-The kids playground located across from the Jomtien Night Market has been shut with a large notice from law enforcement in Thai stating that the park is waiting for future repairs. Regular complaints about the condition of the playground, which has an Angry Birds theme, have come in since during the Covid pandemic shutdowns but the park appears to have been getting worse versus improve, especially the ground condition. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/10/16/jomtien-kids-playground-shut-waiting-for-future-repairs-to-badly-damaged-area/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 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!

Bangkok imposes fines against canal littering by Tanakorn Sangiam BANGKOK (NNT) - Bangkok city hall is now imposing a fine of up to 10,000 baht against canal littering, as the city steps up its effort to improve the efficiency of water drainage amidst the rainy season. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274956-bangkok-imposes-fines-against-canal-littering/