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A look at the new trains earmarked for use on Hua Hin dual track line By Online Reporter All images: State Railway of Thailand The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has given a glimpse of the new train carriages, which are earmarked for use to a number of destinations, including Hua Hin. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274505-a-look-at-the-new-trains-earmarked-for-use-on-hua-hin-dual-track-line/

All images: State Railway of Thailand By Online Reporter The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has given a glimpse of the new train carriages, which are earmarked for use to a number of destinations, including Hua Hin. SRT governor Nirut Maneephan said the four-bogey train may be used for trips from Bangkok to places like Sai Yok Falls in Kanchanaburi, Hua Hin or the Pasak Dam in Lopburi. “SRT hopes the KIHA 183 trains will play a big part in promoting tourism in Thailand,” he said. “They will offer tourists a brand new experience.” The 17 second-hand diesel KIHA 183 locomotive trains were donated by the Japanese Hokkaido Railway Company (JR Hokkaido) back in December 2021. Full story: https://www.huahintoday.com/local-news/a-look-at-the-new-trains-earmarked-for-use-on-new-hua-hin-dual-track-line/ -- © Copyright Hua Hin Today 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!

Thaksin suggests 3-months amnesty to register illegal arms in order to tackle excessive supply of guns in Thailand By Thanaphum Charoensombatpanich Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra came out to suggest that the government of 2014 coup leader and incumbent Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, should tackle unregistered guns floating around in Thailand by giving a 3-month grace period to register or else face stiff fines, a move that would help make the country safer. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274502-thaksin-suggests-3-months-amnesty-to-register-illegal-arms-in-order-to-tackle-excessive-supply-of-guns-in-thailand/

By Thanaphum Charoensombatpanich Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra came out to suggest that the government of 2014 coup leader and incumbent Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, should tackle unregistered guns floating around in Thailand by giving a 3-month grace period to register or else face stiff fines, a move that would help make the country safer. “There are various ways to sort out this issue but the simplest is to grant an amnesty to those who have illegal possession of weapons to register say within 3-months and then go hard on cracking down and imposing fines with rewards to the police for seizing illegal weapons in the possession of the people,” the self-exiled Thaksin who was speaking at his bi-weekly Clubhouse talk show said late last night. Thaksin’s statement came as the bodies of 37 people who were killed in October 7th massacre by the renegade former police officer went on a killing spree that killed 24 toddlers who were as young as 2 years of age and another 13 people adults who were all massacred due to the mental illness caused by possible drug abuse. Full story: https://www.thaienquirer.com/45214/thaksin-suggests-3-months-amnesty-to-illegal-arms-owners-in-order-to-tackle-excessive-supply-of-arms-in-thailand/ -- © Copyright Thai Enquirer 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!

NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Wednesday October 12 2022 Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274501-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-wednesday-october-12-2022/

Listen to the news: Hundreds of people including the prime minister and other ministers attended the Royally supported cremations at 3 temples in the north east. Doctors said the condition of those injured now in hospital were improving, however more than 250 people were suffering from PTSD. Special armed Police were called after an off duty police officer was seen carrying a gun. The man blocked the entrance of a housing estate with a pickup truck. Then returned to his house in the estate in Phuket. The 27 year old gave himself up still carrying the loaded gun after 9 hours, Police have applied for arrest warrants for two men in connection with the shooting of a businessman close to Khon Kaen airport. The suspects were named as: Mr Ko and Mr Benz. Officers believe they have evidence that the two men fired the gunshots that killed 40-year-old Phanom on Sunday. Police say the killers left in a pickup truck driven by a third person. The suspects may have left Thailand across the Mekong River from Ubon Ratchathani. Thai authorities say security forces are prepared to host the APEC summit in Bangkok during November 16-18, Russian President Vladimir Putin has confirmed he will attend, American president Jo Biden will send a representative, while Chinese President Xi Jinping has yet to confirm. REGION Former Malaysian prime minister 97 year old Mahathir Mohamad announced he will contest in the Langkawi constituency during the upcoming elections likely in December. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) cut Asia's economic growth forecasts yesterday, Interest rate hikes are likely to continue strengthening the US dollar, worsening the debt of emerging economies. Chiang Mai: sunny 32C Bangkok: Partly cloudy isolated showers 32C Pattaya and SE: sunny partly cloudy 31C. Phuket: Partly Cloudy DRY 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 2022-10-12 - 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!

World Sports News - Wednesday 12 October by Chili Radio Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274495-world-sports-news-wednesday-12-october-by-chili-radio/

Listen to the news: Football - In the UEFA Champions League Chelsea reach the last 16 after a comfortable 2-0 in Italy at AC Milan also through are Real Madrid who drew 1-1 at Shakhtar Donetsk. Manchester City went through as well after a 0-0 draw at FC Copenhagen. Borussia Dortmund drew 1-1 with Sevilla and that was the same score between PSG and Benfica, but Juventus face a tough task in qualifying after a 2-0 defeat at Maccabi Haifa. In the Women's World Cup qualifiers ROI knocked out Scotland 1-0, Switzerland beat Wales 2-1 and Portugal hammered Iceland 4-1. Mixed Martial Arts - The UFC is set to return to Australia for the first time in more than three years with a show announced for Perth in February 2023. The event, UFC 284, will take place at the RAC Arena on 12 February. The promotion's last show in the country was UFC 243 in October 2019. Download the Chili Radio app : https://chiliradio.app for Chili Pop and Chili Classics. -- © Copyright Chili RADIO 2022-10-12 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!

Special Service Division Police called after off duty policeman carrying gun seen roaming around Thalang housing estate By Goongnang Suksawat Thalang – The Special Service Division Police were called after a policeman who was not on duty was seen carrying a gun and walking around at a private housing estate in Thalang which took nine hours to clear. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274492-special-service-division-police-called-after-off-duty-policeman-carrying-gun-seen-roaming-around-thalang-housing-estate/

By Goongnang Suksawat Thalang – The Special Service Division Police were called after a policeman who was not on duty was seen carrying a gun and walking around at a private housing estate in Thalang which took nine hours to clear. Colonel Pisit Chuenpet, the Thalang Police Chief, told the Phuket Express, “Yesterday, (October 10th), we were notified from residents at 8:30 A.M. that a man who was acting erratically was walking around with a gun. He blocked the entrance of a private housing estate with a pickup truck. The man later hid in his house in the housing estate.” “Special Service Division Officers and the Region 8 Police were called to the scene. At 3:20 P.M. the suspect came out still carrying a gun around the area. It took nine hours before Corporal Korn, 27, who is a Phang Nga Policeman, was able to be arrested. He was found with a handgun loaded with seven bullets and an additional 8 bullets in his pockets,” Colonel Pisit explained. Full story: https://thephuketexpress.com/2022/10/11/special-service-division-police-called-after-off-duty-policeman-carrying-gun-seen-roaming-around-thalang-housing-estate/ -- © Copyright The Phuket Express 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!

Thaksin: No Secret Deal With Thammanat On Party Hopping By Thai Newsroom Reporters Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra. Top photo: NDTV FORMER PRIME MINISTER Thaksin Shinawatra has categorically denied that Thammanat Prompao has already made a secret deal with him about a probable return of the renegade MP and a dozen others to the Pheu Thai Party. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274491-thaksin-no-secret-deal-with-thammanat-on-party-hopping/

Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra. Top photo: NDTV By Thai Newsroom Reporters FORMER PRIME MINISTER Thaksin Shinawatra has categorically denied that Thammanat Prompao has already made a secret deal with him about a probable return of the renegade MP and a dozen others to the Pheu Thai Party. During a Care Clubhouse live podcast tonight (Oct. 11), Thaksin said there has been no such thing as a secret deal between the former deputy agriculture & cooperatives minister and himself which might otherwise have taken place anytime, anywhere. Thaksin’s comments followed news reports that some kind of a deal has been reached in hidden fashion between Thammanat and himself to the extent that the renegade MP alongside 13 others under his command return to the Pheu Thai Party to which they had earlier belonged and seek reelection under the largest opposition party’s banners in the nationwide race to parliament expected early next year. Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2022/10/12/thaksin-no-secret-deal-with-thammanat-on-party-hopping/ -- © Copyright THAI NEWSROOM 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!

Chonburi police vow to sweep away illegal drugs and weapons By Tanakorn Panyadee Chonburi — Police Region 2 met with Chonburi police to instruct officers to increase surveillance and crack down on illegal drugs and firearms in Chonburi. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274489-chonburi-police-vow-to-sweep-away-illegal-drugs-and-weapons/

By Tanakorn Panyadee Chonburi — Police Region 2 met with Chonburi police to instruct officers to increase surveillance and crack down on illegal drugs and firearms in Chonburi. The meeting was chaired by Pol. Lt. Gen. Ittipol Ittisarnronnachai, Commander-in-Chief of Police Region 2. The meeting, which took place Monday at 4 PM, October 10th, focused on the operation against illegal drugs and firearms in the Chonburi area. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/10/11/chonburi-police-vow-to-sweep-away-illegal-drugs-and-weapons/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 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!

Bangkok’s CCTV Network to Be Integrated BANGKOK, – The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration will integrate CCTV networks throughout the capital to promote public safety after a street cleaner was fatally hit by a car. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274488-bangkok’s-cctv-network-to-be-integrated/

BANGKOK, – The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration will integrate CCTV networks throughout the capital to promote public safety after a street cleaner was fatally hit by a car. Announcing the project, Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt said that the City Hall was aware of the importance of the project after the death of Somsri Yimchalaem, a street cleaner of Saphan Sung district, who was hit by a car on Oct 9. CCTV footage led officials concerned to a vehicle that was driven into a warehouse and its owner finally confessed to the hit-and-run accident. Full story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-1036030 -- © Copyright Thai News Agency 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!

Security beefed up for APEC with Putin participating TNR Staff Russian President Vladimir Putin with Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha. Photo: Matichon THAI military and police are now fully ready to maintain tight security during the 29th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit being held in Bangkok during November 16-18, 2022 with Russian President Vladimir Putin being among the leaders confirming participation. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274443-security-beefed-up-for-apec-with-putin-participating/

Gov’t makes preparations as APEC Economic Leaders’ Week looms BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand will be hosting the 29th APEC Economic Leaders’ Week next month, with leaders from several Asia-Pacific economies having already confirmed their participation. The Prime Minister has ordered related agencies to host this gathering in an orderly fashion. Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha today presided over the preparatory meeting of the upcoming APEC Economic Leaders’ Week (AELW). The country is this year’s official chair of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC). This year’s theme is "Open Connect Balance." Several relevant meetings were held in Thailand earlier this year. The Prime Minister has thanked all related agencies for their hard work in preparing for the AELW, while inviting the general public to become friendly hosts. He said leaders of key APEC economies have already confirmed attendance, along with special guests and delegates from international organizations. Thailand is planning to push forward several key agendas at the gathering, from trade and investment facilitation to the restoration of mobility, particularly in travel and tourism. The country will be promoting an initiative to establish a database of international travel between APEC economies. This initiative allows for the compatibility of vaccination certificates and the extension of the APEC Business Travel Card. Thailand will also be promoting sustainable development through the Bangkok Goals on Bio-Circular-Green (BCG) Economy, which is expected to be declared at the leaders’ week. The Thai government has declared 16-18 November special public holidays in Bangkok, Nonthaburi, and Samut Prakan to help ease traffic during the AELW, as well as to facilitate security protection for the participating leaders and diplomats. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG221011015548691 -- © Copyright NNT 2022-10-11 - 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 baht feels the weight of strengthening US dollar By Thai PBS World’s Business Desk The Bank of Thailand (BOT) has been facing the delicate task of navigating the baht and the economy through turbulent waters. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274486-the-baht-feels-the-weight-of-strengthening-us-dollar/

By Thai PBS World’s Business Desk The Bank of Thailand (BOT) has been facing the delicate task of navigating the baht and the economy through turbulent waters. As the government has apparently almost run out of tricks to jump-start the economy due to the high debt it is saddled with, the responsibility has fallen on the central bank as well. The recent move by the central bank to hike the key policy rate by 0.25 percentage points to 1 percent has, however, made some analysts wonder if the BOT’s actions were too little to stem the rapid depreciation of the baht. This has been caused by the widening gap between the benchmark rates of Thailand and the US, as the US Federal Reserve has aggressively raised its federal funds rate to a range of 3-3.25 percent. The Thai stock market has been subjected to high volatility like the global equity market. The sliding baht fell to below 37 to the US dollar, a key psychological barrier, raising speculation that it could further weaken to 40 per dollar. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/the-baht-feels-the-weight-of-strengthening-us-dollar/ -- © 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!

3,000 people set to join Pattaya Bikini Beach Race on October 29th By Tanakorn Panyadee Pattaya — Pattaya authorities expect to see over 3,000 runners participate in the upcoming Pattaya International Bikini Beach Race 2022. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274485-3000-people-set-to-join-pattaya-bikini-beach-race-on-october-29th/

By Tanakorn Panyadee Pattaya — Pattaya authorities expect to see over 3,000 runners participate in the upcoming Pattaya International Bikini Beach Race 2022. Fit or not, if you are in Pattaya or anywhere in Thailand or just planning to visit, you are more than welcome to attend this hottest running event that will take place on the beach in front of Central Pattaya on October 29th. Pattaya City has collaborated with the Pattaya Business and Tourism Association to make this event happen. The starting point is located at the beach area in front of Central Pattaya, stretching about five kilometers. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/10/11/3000-people-set-to-join-pattaya-bikini-beach-race-on-october-29th/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 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!

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23 billion baht to be earmarked for post-flood rehabilitation About 23 billion baht will be allocated to rehabilitation programs for provinces affected by the current flooding, Deputy Government Spokesperson Rachada Dhnadirek said. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274470-23-billion-baht-to-be-earmarked-for-post-flood-rehabilitation/

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