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Heavy rain forecast in northeast Saturday as storm Sonca hits Vietnam Thailand’s north-eastern, eastern and central regions, including Bangkok and its peripherals, will see more rain, with isolated heavy showers and strong winds, as a result of tropical storm Sonca, which made landfall in Vietnam’s Quang Ngai province at 4am today (Saturday). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274865-heavy-rain-forecast-in-northeast-saturday-as-storm-sonca-hits-vietnam/

Thailand’s north-eastern, eastern and central regions, including Bangkok and its peripherals, will see more rain, with isolated heavy showers and strong winds, as a result of tropical storm Sonca, which made landfall in Vietnam’s Quang Ngai province at 4am today (Saturday). The Thai Meteorological Department said that the storm, packing wind speeds of 65kph at its centre, has been moving west towards Sekong province in Laos at a rate of 20kph and will, eventually, weaken to a tropical depression and then a low pressure cell. The provinces in Thailand’s northeast, which are expected to see heavy rain today, are Sakhon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, Kalasin, Mukdahan, Roi Et, Yasothon, Amnat Charoen, Buri Ram, Surin, Si Sa Ket and Ubon Ratchathani. People living at the base of mountains or close to waterways are advised to brace for flash floods or overflows from rivers or creeks. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/heavy-rain-forecast-in-northeast-saturday-as-storm-sonca-hits-vietnam/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-10-15 - 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!

The national education project equipping ‘left-behind’ Thai children with skills to survive By Jintana Panyaarvudh Wichaya Dataroon, centre, and his troupe perform a Manora dance. Wichaya Dataroon left his hometown at age 15 to hunt for a job so he could earn money to pay off his long-overdue tuition fees. Paying up was necessary; only then would he get the certificate proving that he had completed Mathayom 3 level in school. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274862-the-national-education-project-equipping-‘left-behind’-thai-children-with-skills-to-survive/

Wichaya Dataroon, centre, and his troupe perform a Manora dance. By Jintana Panyaarvudh Wichaya Dataroon left his hometown at age 15 to hunt for a job so he could earn money to pay off his long-overdue tuition fees. Paying up was necessary; only then would he get the certificate proving that he had completed Mathayom 3 level in school. However his young age meant he was unable to land a job. Just as he was sinking into despair, he got a call from Chanon Preechachan, a member of Friends of Youth of Surat Thani. Funded by the Equitable Education Fund (EEF), Chanon had started an occupation development project to provide support and help for underprivileged children like Wichaya. “My life has changed since I joined the project,” Wichaya recounts. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/the-national-education-project-equipping-left-behind-thai-children-with-skills-to-survive/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-10-15 - 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!

Faithful turn to termite mounds for lottery riches - draw tomorrow Picture: Siam Rath Siam Rath reported that superstitious villagers in the Ban Chan sub-district of Udon Thani in the NE of Thailand were pinning their lottery hopes on a couple of termite mounds at a temple. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274861-faithful-turn-to-termite-mounds-for-lottery-riches-draw-tomorrow/

Picture: Siam Rath Siam Rath reported that superstitious villagers in the Ban Chan sub-district of Udon Thani in the NE of Thailand were pinning their lottery hopes on a couple of termite mounds at a temple. They were sure that the face of a hermit could be seen in one and another was in the unmistakeable shape of the King of the Nagas. They were busy lighting joss-sticks and saying prayers at the temple of Ban Dong Bat. Picture: Siam Rath The mounds have been near the monks' quarters since the pandemic but have not changed in size. The number 350 was divined for the draw that will take place tomorrow, October 16th. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-10-15 - 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 man faces attempted murder charge after shooting love rival three times in the street Daily News Thai Caption: Love Triangle Ends A twenty year old man named only as Bew has been arrested and charged with attempted murder and weapons' offences after he shot a rival for his wife's affections. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274860-thai-man-faces-attempted-murder-charge-after-shooting-love-rival-three-times-in-the-street/

Daily News Thai Caption: Love Triangle Ends A twenty year old man named only as Bew has been arrested and charged with attempted murder and weapons' offences after he shot a rival for his wife's affections. Bew had met Sarat, 30, in front of Kriang Krai Flat 7 in Lat Krabang. Sarat had been having a relationship with his wife and the three met early in the morning on Friday to sort things out. Picture: Daily News But a fight soon developed and with Bew unable to get the upper hand he produced a Thai made .38 and shot his rival in the chest. Three shots were fired. The victim was taken to hospital with serious injuries by a member of the public. Daily News called it the end of a love triangle. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-10-15 - 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 police getting some good press at last: One captain gets out a broom to prevent accidents Picture: Siam Rath It's been a tough time for the Royal Thai Police recently who have been featured in stories murdering children (the ex cop who took his own life), shooting noodle vendors and engaging in corruption. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274857-thai-police-getting-some-good-press-at-last-one-captain-gets-out-a-broom-to-prevent-accidents/

Picture: Siam Rath It's been a tough time for the Royal Thai Police recently who have been featured in stories murdering children (the ex cop who took his own life), shooting noodle vendors and engaging in corruption. Now comes some better press. One Facebook user said that a traffic cop in the Bukkhalo police jurisdiction was "very lovely". He had picked up a broom to sweep the road fearing that motorcycles could skid on loose stones. She started her own hashtag that translated as #there are lots of good police. Comment was rife and the incident reached the ears of the RTP spokesman Pol Maj-Gen Achayon Kraithong at RTP HQ who revealed that the cop concerned was Pol Capt Poonsak Samphankan, reported Siam Rath. Picture: Daily News Debris had been left on the road from recent flooding and Poonsak had been proactive in preventing accidents, something noted by the chief of police Pol Gen Damrongsak Kittipraphat. Poonsak has been in the news before. He once helped a motorist who had a seizure and received an award last month at a top cop ceremony. He is also in line for a further award as a top traffic cop before his upcoming retirement. Meanwhile in Nonthaburi on the outskirts of Bangkok, Daily News reported on the sterling efforts of yet another "man in khaki", as the Thai press refer to their police. This one was helping a downed motorcyclist and other people stricken in floodwaters. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-10-15 - 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

UPDATE: Angry hotel tenant attacks Indian owner over having to pay for new key card in Pattaya By Tanakorn Panyadee Pattaya — An unnamed female tenant allegedly attacked an Indian landlord over having to pay 1,000 baht for a new key card that she lost. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274850-indian-businessman-attacked-by-drunk-thai-woman-after-trouble-over-lost-key-card-fine/?do=findComment&comment=17666312

Angry hotel tenant attacks Indian owner over having to pay for new key card in Pattaya By Tanakorn Panyadee Pattaya — An unnamed female tenant allegedly attacked an Indian landlord over having to pay 1,000 baht for a new key card that she lost. The salty tenant escaped an incident scene at the Honest Room Hotel in Pattaya immediately after allegedly hitting the 53-year-old Indian landlord, Mr. Hitesh Harivadan Shan, in the face with a metal hand sanitizer stand. The blow left a long wound on Mr. Hitesh’s face, which was mended by Sawang Boriboon rescue workers who arrived at the hotel later around midnight today, October 15th. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/10/15/angry-hotel-tenant-attacks-indian-owner-over-having-to-pay-for-new-key-card-in-pattaya/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-10-15 - 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 Serves as First Stop for Chinese Car Firms in Southeast Asia by Pandaily Source: Freepik According to data from the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, in January through August of this year, China exported 1.817 million cars, up 53% year-on-year. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274854-thailand-serves-as-first-stop-for-chinese-car-firms-in-southeast-asia/

Source: Freepik by Pandaily According to data from the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, in January through August of this year, China exported 1.817 million cars, up 53% year-on-year. Among them, the export volume of new energy vehicles (NEVs) reached 593,000, exceeding the amount delivered in the entire year of 2021 and accounting for 31% overall. The international competitiveness of Chinese NEV enterprises has been continuously strengthened. Moreover, with the increasingly clear momentum of industrial chain transfers to Southeast Asia, Chinese firms are also aiming at this emerging regional market that is home to nearly 700 million people, with Thailand as the first stop. According to Chinese media outlet LT, there are more than ten Chinese electric vehicle brands that have entered the Thai new energy vehicle market, and SAIC MG, which has a relatively weak presence in China, has won first place. In 2019, it launched its first electric vehicle, the MG ZS, in Thailand, later launching the MG EP. The two models accounted for over 90% of the sales of electric vehicles in Thailand, and their strength can not be underestimated. Full story: https://pandaily.com/thailand-serves-as-first-stop-for-chinese-car-firms-in-southeast-asia/ -- © Copyright Pandaily 2022-10-14 - 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!

Video: Pick-up driver ends up in the klong after overtaking at speed Picture: Thai Rath Dash cam footage from the front and rear of a vehicle was posted on the Facebook page of an engineer, reported Thai Rath yesterday. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274853-video-pick-up-driver-ends-up-in-the-klong-after-overtaking-at-speed/

Picture: Thai Rath Dash cam footage from the front and rear of a vehicle was posted on the Facebook page of an engineer, reported Thai Rath yesterday. It showed a pick-up pull out to overtake then lose control as it passed. It ended up in the klong. It happened on Thursday morning in Phanat Nikhom, Chonburi in eastern Thailand. Anusorn, 38, said he was on his way to work. He had earlier posted: "Drive carefully, don't be impatient". He said that he looked in his rear view mirror and the other driver appeared frustrated that he was going slowly. He revved up to pass but lost control on the potholed road. Anusorn said that he stopped to render assistance but there were plenty of other people on the scene who were repairing the klong so he left. Chonnawee, 27, said that he jumped into the water with a backhoe driver to rescue the motorist who was uninjured. They opened the door to free him and then watched as the pick-up sank beneath the water. The driver called insurance and arranged for a flat bed truck to take away the damaged vehicle for repairs. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-10-15 - 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

"Make him suffer like my daughter did" says mum who calls for death penalty for "Dating App Killer" Picture: Thai Rath A distraught mother has called for the death penalty for a cruel Thai man who tortured her only daughter to death in Nonthaburi. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274852-make-him-suffer-like-my-daughter-did-says-mum-who-calls-for-death-penalty-for-dating-app-killer/

Picture: Thai Rath A distraught mother has called for the death penalty for a cruel Thai man who tortured her only daughter to death in Nonthaburi. Thanadech Kaewchuang - known as "Ai Rut" in the Thai media - was arrested in Phatthalung in the south earlier this week after he fled the Bangkok area, reported Thai Rath. When police arrested him he was with another woman who was seriously injured from repeated attacks. She was also met via a Dating App site leading to the moniker of Dating App Killer. Other victims were expected. Found dead earlier was 26 year old Kamonnet Lamun from Amnat Charoen who met Rut a month ago online. She was found in a rented room by Bang Yi Khan police with a fractured skull, fractured spine and broken ribs. Similar injuries were found on the woman who he was holding against her will in Phatthalung. Kamonnet's mother Bunthin Lamun, 59, spoke to the press as a funeral was being prepared in Muang district of Amnat Charoen. "He should be shot by firing squad or beaten to death," she said wanting her daughter's killer to suffer like she had. She said that her daughter had gone to work in Bangkok and had two children from a previous relationship. Everything appeared fine in the first few days of their relationship with the daughter saying that Rut was looking after her. But then contact became difficult and Rut claimed that her daughter had been seriously injured in a robbery. She had to borrow money to help them move and sold a necklace to get money to her daughter. Finally Rut told the mother that she was ill then dead in Sirirat Hospital. When the mother asked to see her daughter's face Rut rang off and all contact ceased. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-10-15 - 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

Indian businessman attacked by "drunk" Thai woman after trouble over lost key card fine Daily News Thai Caption: Evil woman! Muang Pattaya police and Sawang Boribun rescue services were called after an Indian businessman was left battered and blooded in an attack by a Thai woman. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274850-indian-businessman-attacked-by-drunk-thai-woman-after-trouble-over-lost-key-card-fine/

Daily News Thai Caption: Evil woman! Muang Pattaya police and Sawang Boribun rescue services were called after an Indian businessman was left battered and blooded in an attack by a Thai woman. It happened at the Honest Room in Moo 10 a place with an Indian restaurant downstairs and rental rooms upstairs. Picture: Daily News Mr Hitesh Harivadan Shah had a two inch gash to his face and was covered in blood. He had been hit by an apparently drunk woman who was wielding a stand on a temperature device. Staff told how their boss had been attacked after the woman, who arrived earlier in the morning to rent a room, lost her key card, reported Daily News. Picture: Daily News Staff wanted 1,000 baht for a replacement. The assailant attacked Mr Shah and fled into the night just after midnight this morning. He was given first aid at the scene before being taken to Memorial Hospital. Police are studying CCTV to try and find the attacker and expected Mr Shah to file a report soon. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-10-15 - 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 Picture: Daily News

Pattaya: Mystery as dead man in red shirt found covered in Acacia twigs on vacant lot Picture: Thai Rath Bang Lamung police captain Sornsuphan was called after a grass cutter found a dead body on a five rai vacant plot yesterday morning in Soi Nong Hiang in Nong Pla Lai sub-district. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274849-pattaya-mystery-as-dead-man-in-red-shirt-found-covered-in-acacia-twigs-on-vacant-lot/

Picture: Thai Rath Bang Lamung police captain Sornsuphan was called after a grass cutter found a dead body on a five rai vacant plot yesterday morning in Soi Nong Hiang in Nong Pla Lai sub-district. The unidentified man was aged about 30-40 and was wearing a red shirt and blue shorts with black footwear with an orange design. He was face up with facial injuries. He had blood coming from his nose and mouth. He had been dead at least 12 hours. He was lying close to an Acacia tree and was covered in Acacia twigs, reported Thai Rath. Kertpong, 43, who was the first to find the body said that he had no idea who he was. Police are studying CCTV and hope an autopsy may give them a further lead. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-10-15 - 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

Top Thai politician attacked 14 year old son with gender issues because "he dressed up as a girl" Picture: Thai Rath A top lawyer has got involved after a 14 year old boy named only as "A" claimed that his father - a top national politician - beat him repeatedly. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274845-top-thai-politician-attacked-14-year-old-son-with-gender-issues-because-he-dressed-up-as-a-girl/

Picture: Thai Rath A top lawyer has got involved after a 14 year old boy named only as "A" claimed that his father - a top national politician - beat him repeatedly. The child had LGBT issues and was assaulted with a PVC pipe after dressing up as a girl. He fled home two days ago. Lawyer Kannarat Pongphaibunwech or "Kan Palang" is now helping the child after he was taken to a children's home in his native Phetchaburi. A said: "I want my father to treat me like everyone else. I'm your son. He attacked me with a PVC pipe. I couldn't move and had to lie down for weeks. I have been mentally and physically abused." Since the boy arrived at the home for children and families no family member has bothered to come and pick him up. Identities were kept secret in the Thai Rath story. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-10-15 - 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

Mr Putin said he did not regret the invasion, although the current situation was "not pleasant" IMAGE SOURCE: EPA Russian President Vladimir Putin has said there is no need for more massive strikes on Ukraine, days after the heaviest bombardment of the country since the war began. He said most designated targets of the strikes had been hit, adding that it was not his aim to destroy Ukraine. Moscow's goal of mobilising 300,000 men would be met within two weeks, he said. Mr Putin's words come as Russian forces seem stalled and Ukraine advances, almost eight months since the invasion. Full story: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-63255617 -- © Copyright BBC 2022-10-15 - 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!