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Most Thais want to quit their job but don’t The “Great Resignation” is the biggest trend in the employment market resulting from COVID-19, for Western countries at least. For Thailand and others in this region, however, while resignation certainly and frequently crosses people’s minds, they just don’t put it into action. This is according to the latest survey published recently by headhunting company, Robert Walters. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274619-most-thais-want-to-quit-their-job-but-don’t/

The “Great Resignation” is the biggest trend in the employment market resulting from COVID-19, for Western countries at least. For Thailand and others in this region, however, while resignation certainly and frequently crosses people’s minds, they just don’t put it into action. This is according to the latest survey published recently by headhunting company, Robert Walters. The company conducted the survey in 6 countries, with around 2,600 respondents at the middle management level, and 1,100 companies in Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, Vietnam, and Indonesia. The findings are interesting. 78% of the respondents admitted that they want to quit their jobs, but still, most people stay put. Thailand has one of the largest percentages, only second to Malaysia. 80% of people surveyed in Thailand want to quit their jobs. Only half of them take any action though. They also say they are ready to change their mind if employers are ready to work with them. “Half of the 80% that want to quit say they haven’t taken any action. They also say they can change their mind if the situation in their workplace changes or employers provide them with something that matches their needs. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/most-thais-want-to-quit-their-job-but-dont/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-10-13 - 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!

NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Thursday October 13 2022 Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274616-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-thursday-october-13-2022/

Listen to the news: The mother of the former police officer who carried out the massacre in a children's care center last week says she is deeply sorry for what her son did. She intends to contact each family to personally offer her apologies. In a short video message she said she did not attend the funerals because she was so upset. Doctors say they felt that shared grief, funeral rites and religious ceremonies played an important part in the healing process for those affected. The government says: Laws on gun ownership and banned narcotics will be strictly enforced to help reduce the problems of gun violence and drug abuse. A new amnesty law will allow people to hand in illegal firearms without facing any legal prosecution. Health authorities have begun vaccinating youngsters aged between 6 months and 5 years against Covid 19. Thailand is the first ASEAN country to inoculate this age group. Police announced the seizure of 11.6 million speed pills, 50 kilogrammes of ketamine, 2kg of methamphetamine plus 1.5 million baht worth of assets in two drug cases. Two drug couriers were among a group of Hmong tribal men detained on Sing Buri- Lop Buri they said they and another driver were paid 200 thousand baht to move drugs from the north to Saraburi. and another arrest was made in Tak province following a car chase after a truck drove through a police checkpoint. A Times Higher Education global report on University standards placed singapore’s 2 university’s in top place in Asia, with Thailand's leading unis falling in this years league behind Brunai, the Philippines, Vietnam and Malaysia. Only Indonesia's leading university was placed behind Thailand. And today, a public holiday marks the 6th anniversary of the passing of King Rama the 9th. Their Majesties the King and Queen will preside over a ceremony to unveil a statue of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great’ at a park in the capital Bangkok. REGION Indonesia: survivors and family members gathered in Bali yesterday to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the 2002 Bali bombings. They placed 20 flowers and lit 20 candles at a monument to mark the anniversary. Myanmar: Aung San Suu Kyi has been sentenced to a further two terms of three years in prison on 2 charges of accepting a bribes, Suu Kyi called the accusations against her absurd and denied any wrongdoing. she has now been jailed for a total of 26 years in 14 cases and still faces numerous additional charges. Chiang Mai: A bright start becoming cloudy showers 31C Bangkok: Sunny 33C Pattaya and SE: Sunny 32C. Phuket: Bright Partly Cloudy isolated showers 30C. Hua Hin: A fine day some cloud, DRY 30C 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. Listen Live: Surf 102.5 Facebook: Surf 102.5 -- © Copyright SURF 102.5 FM 2022-10-13 - 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!

Public invited to receive Their Majesties at King Rama IX Memorial Park by Namo Vananupong BANGKOK (NNT) - The Thai public will have an opportunity to receive Their Majesties the King and Queen on their visit to King Rama IX Memorial Park today (13 October). Their Majesties will be unveiling a statue of King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great at the park in Dusit district of Bangkok. The public is invited to receive Their Majesties at King Rama IX Memorial Park at 5 pm on Thursday, October 13. The government will be facilitating people’s convenience by providing a number of transportation options for those who will travel to the park. The Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) will provide free buses on 4 routes. The buses will take passengers to an ATK testing point, after which they may proceed into the park. The first two routes are Army Club-Victory Monument, and Suphachalasai Stadium-Social Development and Human Security Ministry. The third and fourth routes are Wongwian Yai-Rajavinit Mathayom School and Sanam Luang-Rajavinit Mathayom School. The buses to the park are available from 8 am to 4 pm. Returning trips will be available until 6 pm or until event participants have all left the area. Buses will leave every 20 minutes. People who will come in personal cars may park at one of three parking areas for the event, then board a free shuttle bus to the park. The 3 sites include the Army Club, the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security, and Suphachalasai Stadium. The Marine Department will offer a ferry service for event participants at 3 piers on the Chao Phraya River. The piers are Tha Chang, Wat Rakhang, and Wat Arun piers. Ferries leave every 15 minutes from 6 am to 8 pm or until the crowd has cleared. The department will also use electric ferries to offer four shuttle trips on the Nonthaburi pier-Tha Chang pier route. The ferries will depart Nonthaburi pier at 8 am and 9 am. For the return leg, the ferries will leave Tha Chang pier at 6 pm and 6.30 pm. People may board the ferries at no charge. People who intend to partake in the reception will need to carry a citizen identification card or a passport. Temperature readings will be taken and luggage will be inspected. Those coming with children should ask an official for a name tag for each child. The name, address, and telephone number of the parent should be written on the tag. Carriage of sharp objects is prohibited. Participants who have cleared the ATK test will be brought into the park by another set of shuttles. However, those who take the ATK test at Rajavinit Mathayom School may proceed into the park on foot. -- © Copyright NNT 2022-10-13 - 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!

World Sports News - Thursday 13 October by Chili Radio Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274607-world-sports-news-thursday-13-october-by-chili-radio/

Listen to the news: Football - Barcelona are on the brink of a group-stage UEFA Champions League exit for the second successive season after being held to a 3-3 draw by Inter Milan at the Nou Camp but free-scoring Napoli moved into the knockout stages after a 4-2 win over Ajax. Mohamed Salah came off the bench to score an incredible six-minute hat-trick as Liverpool obliterated Glasgow Rangers 7-1 in Scotland. Bayern Munich won 4-2 at Viktoria Plzen, Tottenham Hotspur beat Frankfurt 3-2, FC Porto hammered Bayer Leverkusen 3-0 in Germany, Marseille won 2-0 in Portugal at Sporting and Atletico Madrid and Club Bruges drew 0-0. American Football - Las Vegas Raiders' Davante Adams has been charged with misdemeanor assault for shoving a photographer as he left the field after Monday's 30-29 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. The charge was filed in Kansas City Municipal Court yesterday. Ryan Zebley said he suffered whiplash, headaches and possible minor concussion as a result of the shove. Basketball - Draymond Green has been fined but not suspended by the Golden State Warriors for punching his team-mate Jordan Poole in a training session. Video footage emerged of the incident and the 32-year-old apologised to Poole and the rest of the team the next day. Download the Chili Radio app : https://chiliradio.app for Chili Pop and Chili Classics. -- © Copyright Chili RADIO 2022-10-13 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!

‘KhonthaiUK” Trio Get 1 Year Jail For Defaming Prayut, Prawit TNR Staff The exterior of Criminal Court on Ratchadapisek road. Photo: Thai Rath THREE defendants who shared information found to have defamed Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan about the planned purchase of a satellite worth 91.2 billion baht with this material posted on KhonthaiUK Facebook page were sentenced to one year imprisonment, TV Channel 7 said yesterday afternoon (Oct. 12). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274596-‘khonthaiuk”-trio-get-1-year-jail-for-defaming-prayut-prawit/

The exterior of Criminal Court on Ratchadapisek road. Photo: Thai Rath TNR Staff THREE defendants who shared information found to have defamed Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan about the planned purchase of a satellite worth 91.2 billion baht with this material posted on KhonthaiUK Facebook page were sentenced to one year imprisonment, TV Channel 7 said yesterday afternoon (Oct. 12). Found guilty of violating the Computer Crime Act B.E. 2550 (2007) were Mr. Suthat Pratang, Mr. Sombat Chomchom and Mr. Yod Lasopha. However because of their useful testimony their sentence was reduced by one-third to eight months. The case against defendants number 4 to 11 was dismissed. The court was told that Mrs. Wattana Ebbage, who lives in the UK and has yet to be prosecuted, had during June 4-11, 2018 posted defamatory material about the satellite purchase plan on the KhonthaiUK Facebook page. Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2022/10/12/khonthaiuk-trio-get-1-year-jail-for-defaming-prayut-prawit/ -- © Copyright THAI NEWSROOM 2022-10-13 - 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!

Signs Appear In Hat Yai Mourning All Parties In This Govt Over Drug Problem TNR Staff The large roadside signs put up in Hat Yai blasting all parties in the current government over the drug problem. The Thai headline says, “Can’t tolerate anymore.” Photos: Amarin TV AFTER the mass killing of 36 small children and adults at Nong Bua Lamphu province last week, two large signs appeared at Hat Yai city in southern Songkhla. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274595-signs-appear-in-hat-yai-mourning-all-parties-in-this-govt-over-drug-problem/

The large roadside signs put up in Hat Yai blasting all parties in the current government over the drug problem. The Thai headline says, “Can’t tolerate anymore.” Photos: Amarin TV. TNR Staff AFTER the mass killing of 36 small children and adults at Nong Bua Lamphu province last week, two large signs appeared at Hat Yai city in southern Songkhla province slamming all political parties in the government over the widespread narcotics problem, Amarin TV said. Both billboards say, “Hat Yai people are sad and deeply mourn all political parties in this government. Go review all types of narcotics,” One sign was posted on the fence of the State Railway of Thailand boundary and the other on the fence of Hat Yai municipality water pumping station. Both signs are near the entrance of Kanlayanamit tunnel leading to Choksaman 5 road and attracted the attention of road users. Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2022/10/12/signs-appear-in-hat-yai-mourning-all-parties-in-this-govt-over-drug-problem/ -- © Copyright THAI NEWSROOM 2022-10-13 - 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 plans to temporarily move the Heroine Monument By Goongnang Suksawat OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA Phuket – Phuket plans to temporarily move the Heroine Monument following road and area renovation projects. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274594-phuket-plans-to-temporarily-move-the-heroine-monument/

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA By Goongnang Suksawat Phuket – Phuket plans to temporarily move the Heroine Monument following road and area renovation projects. A meeting was held this morning about the issue (October 12th). The province plans to renovate the Thep Kasattri Road and renovate Tha Rue Intersection near the Heroine Monument. The plan is to build an underpass on Road No. 402 and Road No. 4027 (Tha Rue Intersection) to solve traffic problems. Full story: https://thephuketexpress.com/2022/10/12/phuket-plans-to-temporarily-move-the-heroine-monument/ -- © Copyright The Phuket Express 2022-10-13 - 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 Public Health Minister urges public not to include marijuana in government’s plan to eradicate drug problems PHOTO: PPTV Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Wednesday, October 12th, urged the public not to include marijuana legalization as a part of the government’s plan to eradicate the drug problems in Thailand. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274584-thai-public-health-minister-urges-public-not-to-include-marijuana-in-government’s-plan-to-eradicate-drug-problems/

to continue: Thailand Live Thursday 13 October 2022 https://aseannow.com/topic/1274593-thailand-live-thursday-13-october-2022/

Jomtien testing umbrella, vendor, and beach chair removal days monthly Despite messages on Thai and Foreign social media recently many folks were caught off guard when they visited Jomtien Beach today, October 12th, to find no sign that umbrellas, beach chairs, or vendors ever existed. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274558-jomtien-testing-umbrella-vendor-and-beach-chair-removal-days-monthly/

Pattaya police go through drug tests to set a good example for citizens and tourists The Pattaya police force took self-drug tests at the police station to, according to them, show their integrity in performing their duties, establish trust, and set a good example for citizens and tourists. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274562-pattaya-police-go-through-drug-tests-to-set-a-good-example-for-citizens-and-tourists/

RTP act on PM's orders: Crackdown on gun crime in Nakhon Pathom Picture: Siam Rath Siam Rath reported from the grounds in front of the famous chedi in Nakhon Pathom, central Thailand yesterday. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274537-rtp-act-on-pms-orders-crackdown-on-gun-crime-in-nakhon-pathom/

Picture: Siam Rath Siam Rath reported from the grounds in front of the famous chedi in Nakhon Pathom, central Thailand yesterday. Region 7 chief of police Pol Lt-Gen Thanayut Wuthijarasthamrong presided over the launch of a crackdown called "Triumphing over the bullies - protecting the good". Picture: Siam Rath The bullies in this case are people with weapons after there was an increase in gun crime in the area. The media reported that several incidents in the area had scared the public and that the force in Region 7 were acting on orders from Thai PM Prayuth Chan-ocha. The PM acted after the massacre in north eastern Thailand last week. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-10-12 - 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 cyber cops smash 200 million baht call center - 13 arrests Thai Rath reported that Thailand's so called cyber cops had arrested 13 people including two Taiwanese nationals who were running a call center scam. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274536-thai-cyber-cops-smash-200-million-baht-call-center-13-arrests/

Thai Rath reported that Thailand's so called cyber cops had arrested 13 people including two Taiwanese nationals who were running a call center scam. They raided a property as part of the "Clipping the Dragon's Wings" action. This followed a complaint received online in July from someone who believe a tale that they were mixed up in illegal activity. They transferred nearly 7 million baht after it appeared they were named in an arrest warrant. The "official" on the other end of the line claimed they wanted to check whether that money had been legally obtained. Other victims mean that the total stolen by the gang is 200 million baht. Eleven other Thais were arrested for their roles in the scam such as opening accounts. Electronic equipment including computers and phones with damning evidence was seized. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-10-12 - 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

Murder mystery in Buriram: Burnt body of 23 year old - police think it's probably suicide - Big Joke due today Picture: Thai Rath There were further developments yesterday in the baffling+ case of a 23 year old Thai man just back from Germany who was found burned and dead in a school in the Prakhonchai police jurisdiction. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274535-murder-mystery-in-buriram-burnt-body-of-23-year-old-police-think-its-probably-suicide-big-joke-due-today/

Picture: Thai Rath There were further developments yesterday in the baffling+ case of a 23 year old Thai man just back from Germany who was found burned and dead in a school in the Prakhonchai police jurisdiction. Thanathat or "Nam'' was found in the grounds of Salaeng Ton school. Thai Rath said that next to the body was a melted plastic bottle, the lid of a tea drink and a lighter. Forensics teams were checking for DNA evidence on the pump handle of a coin-operated gasoline dispensing device. A witness called Sampao, 56, told police that she was sitting with many other people at a T-junction when she saw the victim walking towards the gas pump. He then walked off clutching a bottle to his chest. She thought nothing of it at the time and added that Nam is not from round there. He married into the community and nobody knows much about him or what happened. Picture: Thai Rath The media said that Nam is a drug addict in rehab. He was suffering from depression. Police think the most likely answer to the riddle of the case is that Thanathat took his own life. Though they have not ruled out murder. Yesterday ASEAN NOW reported from the Thai media that the victim had a forehead injury. This was not mentioned in the Thai Rath story. In a latest twist the poster boy cop of the RTP and recently upgraded to general, Surachate Hakpan was expected in Buriram today. The cop universally known as Big Joke often flies in when local investigators are in trouble. Investigations continue. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-10-12 - 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

260 people need psychiatric support following Nong Bua Lam Phu atrocity Psychiatric experts and volunteers will be dispatched, to provide counselling and to assess the impacts on the mental health of the injured and the families of the dead in the mass murder at the childcare centre in Nong Bua Lam Phu province, following the Royally-sponsored cremation ceremonies yesterday (Tuesday). Dr. Amporn Benjaponpitak, director-general of Mental Health Department, said that there are around 260 people who may be suffering mental trauma and who are in need of expert psychiatric help. Special care will be given to those most likely to be suffering the worst effects of the tragedy, she said, adding that whole process may take as long as three months, especially for those suffering serious trauma. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/260-people-need-psychiatric-support-following-nong-bua-lam-phu-atrocity/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-10-12 - 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!