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Picture: Siam Rath Royal Thai Police chief Pol Gen Damrongsak Kittipraphat was none too pleased when pictures circulated online of a Thai man's large armory of weapons. This was creating fear among the public, reported Siam Rath. The man behind the pictures was Aphisit, 42, who has a BB Gun range called "BB Gun Range - The Legendary Aircon man". Picture: Siam Rath With last week's horrendous massacre and the resulting gun crackdown very much to the forefront, Damrongsak immediately mustered some of his finest Lt-Gens and Maj-Gens (Siam Rath listed many) to get to the bottom of it. Three places were searched and Aphisit had 46 BB Guns, two .22 rifles and lots of ammo. Picture: Siam Rath One of the rifles was not legally register leading to the suspect being taken away and charged with having an illegal weapon. The BB guns are also being checked. Picture: Siam Rath Surat Thani governor Wichawut Jinto also took part in the searches in Muang district of the southern Thai city of Surat Thani. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 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! 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

"A misunderstanding!": Thai cops explain away apparent brutish and inappropriate behavior Picture: Siam Rath An inquiry was instigated after a clip on Line was shared. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274759-a-misunderstanding-thai-cops-explain-away-apparent-brutish-and-inappropriate-behavior/

Picture: Siam Rath An inquiry was instigated after a clip on Line was shared. It featured a senior officer from the number 43 force of the border patrol police in Songkhla, southern Thailand, holding a junior officer's head to the ground in a restaurant. The junior officer had his hands pinned behind his back, reported Siam Rath. Social media users thought this was police brutality, albeit against one of their own. Border Patrol #43 chief Pol Col Yongsak Ratandilok na Phuket responded by saying that his officer was drunk and boasted about it on Line. Later it emerged from the wider inquiry that the incident occurred during a dinner in a private room out of view of the public. There were senior and junior drugs suppression police present. One junior officer had talked about his ambitions for promotion and was giving it the large one about his physical prowess. The older members of the gathering who had been through it all before suggested this and that but the younger officer persisted with his wrongful claims about how to do things like detain suspects. He was then shown how. It was all a misunderstanding on behalf of the public. Though the officer concerned has been warned about his behavior and social media activity. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 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! 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

Expandable flood barriers installed in Bangkok’s Rama III area City officials used expandable, water-filled flood barriers, instead of sand bags, in an attempt to prevent overflows from the Chao Phraya River from flooding Rama III Road in Yan Nawa District yesterday (Thursday). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274758-expandable-flood-barriers-installed-in-bangkok’s-rama-iii-area/

City officials used expandable, water-filled flood barriers, instead of sand bags, in an attempt to prevent overflows from the Chao Phraya River from flooding Rama III Road in Yan Nawa District yesterday (Thursday). Apart from overflows during high tides, water has been leaking out of a sink hole and through many fissures at a condominium construction site on Rama III Road, said officials. Deputy Bangkok Governor Wisanu Subsompon and officials of the Department of Drainage and Sewerage of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration inspected the scene yesterday and ordered more sand bags to prevent water from flowing from these fissures and the sink hole. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/expandable-flood-barriers-installed-in-bangkoks-rama-iii-area/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 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!

Thai lady drops charges against thief who stole for her sick four year old son Daily News Thai Caption: The reluctant thief Jiraporn, 45, sprung into action when her son told her that someone had been tampering with her bag. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274754-thai-lady-drops-charges-against-thief-who-stole-for-her-sick-four-year-old-son/

Daily News Thai Caption: The reluctant thief Jiraporn, 45, sprung into action when her son told her that someone had been tampering with her bag. They were working on a construction site and on checking the bag a wallet containing 200 baht was missing. Inquiries in the immediate Muang district of Udon Thani area indicated that the thief was a lady called "Mai". Aged 25. Jiraporn went to her home nearby and on seeing that the thief Mai made a run for it. However later the thief went to return the wallet. Jiraporn kept her there at the construction site after police were called. They all went to the station where Mai told while she had stolen. She has two kids, a 7 year old daughter and the 4 year old boy who had caught a fever from her. She needed money to buy food and meds. Her husband was back in Sibunruang with the daughter and neither him nor her had work or money. She went out to borrow money but then decided to steal from the bag. She said that she would get her father to transfer the missing 200 baht to Jiraporn. On hearing the reasons for her actions Jiraporn dropped charges but Mai still had her details recorded and was warned about any future pilfering, reported Daily News. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 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! 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

Pattaya area: Well known businessman killed after driving BMW under 18 wheel truck Picture: Thai Rath Huay Yai police and rescue services were called to the Ban Nern Khao U-turn on Route 331, (KM markers 23-24) the Sattahip to Korat road. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274753-pattaya-area-well-known-businessman-killed-after-driving-bmw-under-18-wheel-truck/

Picture: Thai Rath Huay Yai police and rescue services were called to the Ban Nern Khao U-turn on Route 331, (KM markers 23-24) the Sattahip to Korat road. At the U-turn where there are no lights a BMW 5 series had gone under the middle of an Isuzu truck. Dead in the driver's seat was Krissada Payungphol, 32. It took a rescue team an hour to cut out the body then take it away for autopsy, reported Thai Rath. Aphisak, 41, the trucker said that he was on his way to Prachinburi and was making a U-turn. He claimed that he looked carefully and saw no oncoming traffic. He then heard a bang and realised what had happened. The victim is the owner of a housing development for ready made property called The Wild (Baan Knockdown). He is also the owner of a big housing design contractors' firm with operations in Chonburi and Rayong. The trucker was taken away by the Huay Yai police and charged with negligent driving causing death. The wife and mother of the deceased were being interviewed by police and it was understood that the victim was on his way home. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 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! 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

Thailand's Rescue Services: A mum's heartfelt thanks for helping her stricken son Picture: Thai Rath Thailand's rescue services who work in tandem with the police and other medical services are a ubiquitous sight in the kingdom. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274749-thailands-rescue-services-a-mums-heartfelt-thanks-for-helping-her-stricken-son/

Picture: Thai Rath Thailand's rescue services who work in tandem with the police and other medical services are a ubiquitous sight in the kingdom. Though sometimes maligned for rushing to the scene of accidents to beat other organisations, there is no doubt that these organizations provide a valuable service to the public. Yesterday a distraught mother in Pluak Daeng, Rayong, had rescue services to thank for helping her son who had got his foot stuck in a broken drain cover, reported Thai Rath. The family had been out last night at the annual "Buffalo Races" (wing khwai) and were walking in front of Orawin School. It was dark and there were lots of motorbikes parked and 5 year old Tharit got stuck. Picture: Thai Rath When Pluak Daeng rescue arrived Tharit was bawling his eyes out and his mum was cuddling the little soul to comfort him. Taking the matter in hand the rescue team first tried cooking oil as lubrication pouring it down teary Tharit's leg. This was unsuccessful however as he was well and truly wedged in. So the rescue team resorted to cutting equipment after the plate was removed and slowly but surely they managed to pry it open so that Tharit could be released. He was given first aid and taken to hospital for a checkup. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 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! 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 14: Thailand abstains in UN vote over Russia, floods reach Bangkok Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274747-tim-newton-today-oct-14-thailand-abstains-in-un-vote-over-russia-floods-reach-bangkok/

Thailand abstains in UN vote over Russian referenda and annexation, TAT talks up Thailand's tourism for the end of the year, flood waters start to reach Bangkok, more flood news from provinces, greater gun controls proposed in Thailand.

"They're trying to kill me" - man attacks girlfriend with scissors then holds her hostage in lavatory Picture: Thai Rath Thai Rath had dramatic still pictures of police behind a bullet proof shield going into a house in Sattahip on Thailand's eastern seaboard where a man had taken his girlfriend hostage in a lavatory. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274742-theyre-trying-to-kill-me-man-attacks-girlfriend-with-scissors-then-holds-her-hostage-in-lavatory/

Picture: Thai Rath Thai Rath had dramatic still pictures of police behind a bullet proof shield going into a house in Sattahip on Thailand's eastern seaboard where a man had taken his girlfriend hostage in a lavatory. They managed to rescue a woman. Earlier Somwang Sang Udom, 33 had arrived at the house shouting: "They're trying to kill me". He then attacked his girlfriend Rungthiwa, 30, with some scissors leaving a pool of blood outside. He then took her hostage at knifepoint. Police spent 30 minutes trying to talk him into surrender but eventually used the bullet proof shield to charge into the locked lavatory and make an arrest. A nine cm kitchen knife was on the floor. Rungthiwa had five wounds to her neck, chest and ribs and was taken to hospital. Picture: Thai Rath As the suspect was being led away the younger brother of the female victim aimed foul language in his direction and tried to attack him. Krisadee, the victim's mother said that her daughter had known him for four months and he had been pestering her at the house. Picture: Thai Rath She ran for cover fearing attack herself. Police are preparing assault and possible charges of illegal detention against the suspect. Drug tests have been ordered. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 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! 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

DTAM to provide herbs, traditional medicines to flood victims by Namo Vananupong BANGKOK (NNT) - The Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine (DTAM) will be providing flood victims with herbs and traditional remedies to curb waterborne diseases. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274735-dtam-to-provide-herbs-traditional-medicines-to-flood-victims/

by Namo Vananupong BANGKOK (NNT) - The Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine (DTAM) will be providing flood victims with herbs and traditional remedies to curb waterborne diseases. DTAM Director General Thongchai Lertwilairatanapong said the department is expediting the production of herbal remedies for athlete’s foot - a fungal infection that causes a scaly rash that may itch, sting, or burn - to feed the demand of flood-hit communities. He said these products are being distributed in an urgent manner. The department recommends anyone who has questions regarding the use of herbal products or traditional medicines get advice from a doctor at any public hospital, or contact the department by calling 0 2149 5678, dropping a message on its Facebook page at www.facebook.com/dtam.moph, or chatting with the department on the LINE application (@DTAM). Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG221014074549863 -- © Copyright NNT 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!

DDC urges parents to vaccinate young children against COVID-19 by Tanakorn Sangiam BANGKOK (NNT) - Health authorities are now inviting parents of children ages between 6 months and 4 years old to vaccinate their children against COVID-19. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274733-ddc-urges-parents-to-vaccinate-young-children-against-covid-19/

by Tanakorn Sangiam BANGKOK (NNT) - Health authorities are now inviting parents of children ages between 6 months and 4 years old to vaccinate their children against COVID-19. Packaged with red-capped vials, this new version of the mRNA vaccine from Pfizer comes with a 3-dose schedule, each containing 0.2 CC of the vaccine. The first two doses are delivered one month apart, and the third dose is delivered two months after the second dose. Dr. Thares Krasanairawiwong, Acting Director General of the Department of Disease Control (DDC), said all children should get vaccinated, especially those with underlying health conditions that may contribute to severe complications and death if infected with Covid. The vaccine is being rolled out for the young population on a voluntary basis free of charge. Dr. Sopon Iamsirithaworn, Deputy Director General of the DDC, said this COVID-19 vaccine can be given together with vaccines against other diseases on the same day without any serious complications or concerns. He said this pediatric version of the vaccine is also effective when it comes to preventing Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) associated with COVID-19. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG221014082102880 -- © Copyright NNT 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!

PM: BOI should focus on small businesses and grassroots economy by Tanakorn Sangiam BANGKOK (NNT) - The Prime Minister told the Board of Investment (BOI) in a meeting that his administration had plans to upgrade small businesses. The plans call for the continuous development of the grassroots economy. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274731-pm-boi-should-focus-on-small-businesses-and-grassroots-economy/

by Tanakorn Sangiam BANGKOK (NNT) - The Prime Minister told the Board of Investment (BOI) in a meeting that his administration had plans to upgrade small businesses. The plans call for the continuous development of the grassroots economy. At the BOI meeting, Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha acknowledged suggestions made by the board and admired its effort to help strengthen smaller businesses. One particular example of the effort is the sandbox model. This model provides a level playing field for SMEs, community enterprises, and startups to compete, while the government acts as a supporter. The Prime Minister asked the BOI to come up with an approach to attract capable businesses to Thailand, and look for ways to enhance the country’s competitiveness. Also, Gen Prayut said the BOI should focus on investments in the East-West Economic Corridor, in addition to the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), because the former caters more to small and medium-sized firms and the grassroots economy. He urged the board to roll out promotion packages to boost the Southern Economic Corridor in a way that uplifts local communities. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG221014081807877 -- © Copyright NNT 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!

Woman rescued from southern "sex maniac" - one is dead, but are there more victims? Picture: Thai Rath Thai Rath reported on the continuing developments in an alarming murder/torture case that may reach further than two victims. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274729-woman-rescued-from-southern-sex-maniac-one-is-dead-but-are-there-more-victims/

Picture: Thai Rath Thai Rath reported on the continuing developments in an alarming murder/torture case that may reach further than two victims. Yesterday police in Phatthalung went to an apartment in Muang district where they arrested Thanadech "Rut" Kaewchuang, 27, on a murder/torture charge. Police managed to rescue a 31 year old woman at the scene who was given the name "Noei". She was horrifically beaten with multiple broken bones and bruising. Dr Jarung Bunyakan at Phatthalung Hospital said that these were injuries consistent with kicking, punching and crushing. Noei had nine broken ribs, a broken nose and three broken bones in the small of the back. Had the ribs pierced her lungs she would have died. Relatives have been contacted but Noei, who hails from Lamphun, will require in-patient treatment for at least a month. Doctors have advised her not to attempt to walk. She was lucid and awake and able to tell reporters how she met her tormentor on Facebook. "I liked to collect friends, and it led to this," she lamented. She told how her boyfriend would go out to get food for her. He would work in the day selling himself to other men. He was the dominant partner. Then he would send sexually explicit pictures he made to his customers who would pay an extra 100-200 baht a time. He did drugs and liked playing "slots" when he was high. The apartment owner said there was never any perceptible noise coming from the flat. Though she admitted it was the end one on the third floor away from other rooms. She expressed her shock at the arrest and the pitiful sight of the victim who she had met when she came to stay earlier. A restaurant owner where Thanadech would always go to order food for Noei and stop and eat himself said that he liked to eat pork. But she related that while he was in the restaurant he would talk on his phone to other girlfriends arranging to meet them or flirting. She called him a funny, normal guy but in the light of his arrest and her perception of his behavior he appeared to be a sex maniac and she was in no doubt there must be more victims. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 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! 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

German Airline Lufthansa Bans Apple AirTags On Flights German airline Lufthansa has asked passengers to turn off their Apple AirTag tracking devices before boarding flights. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274727-german-airline-lufthansa-bans-apple-airtags-on-flights/

German airline Lufthansa has asked passengers to turn off their Apple AirTag tracking devices before boarding flights. The airline clarified the move was due to the AirTags being 'active devices' which makes them 'dangerous goods' under the carrier's rules. They considered the devices to be similar to laptops and phones, however, unlike other devices, the AirTags cannot be 'switched off'. "Baggage trackers belong to the category of portable electronic devices and are therefore subject to the dangerous goods regulations for carriage in airplanes issued by the International Civil Aviation Organisation," a spokesperson said. "Accordingly, due to their transmission function, the trackers must be used similarly to cell phones, laptops, tablets, etc., during the flight if they are in checked baggage." Full story: https://10play.com.au/theproject/articles/german-airline-lufthansa-bans-apple-airtags-on-flights/tpa221012bexcv?fbclid=IwAR3ZThMmghaTSFsLbokDlD9ZS-FLsp8sfPzJ8vRBY_ppZwXZXStenchzOSc - © Copyright 1oPLAY 2022-10-14