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By Goongnang Suksawat Nakhon Si Thammarat – An intoxicated man was arrested with two guns, bullets, and twenty methamphetamine pills near a school to allegedly snatch his child after an argument with his wife. The Central Investigation Bureau Police Region 5 in Nakhon Si Thammarat reported today (October 7th) that they were notified that Mr. Teerapong, who was intoxicated, was heading to a school to snatch his seven-year-old child in the Ron Phibun district after he had an argument with his wife. The shocking incident came only one day after a horrific mass shooting at a daycare center in Nong Bua Lampu. Full story: https://thephuketexpress.com/2022/10/07/intoxicated-man-in-nakhon-si-thammarat-arrested-with-two-guns-bullets-and-twenty-methamphetamine-pills-near-school/ -- © Copyright The Phuket Express 2022-10-08 - 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 Governor orders strict measurements to prevent severe incidents at educational places By Goongnang Suksawat Phuket – The Phuket Governor Naroong Woonciew has ordered strict measurements in order to prevent severe incidents inside educational places. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274098-phuket-governor-orders-strict-measurements-to-prevent-severe-incidents-at-educational-places/

By Goongnang Suksawat Phuket – The Phuket Governor Naroong Woonciew has ordered strict measurements in order to prevent severe incidents inside educational places. The meeting held this morning (October 7th) at the Phuket Provincial Hall came after more than 30 people, including children, were reportedly killed in a mass shooting at a childcare center in the Uthai Sawan district of Nong Bua Lamphu province on Thursday afternoon, October 6th. Full story: https://thephuketexpress.com/2022/10/07/phuket-governor-orders-strict-measurements-to-prevent-severe-incidents-at-educational-places/ -- © Copyright The Phuket Express 2022-10-08 - 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 governor orders strict surveillance over all childcare centers By Tanakorn Panyadee PHOTO: สำนักงานประชาสัมพันธ์จังหวัดชลบุรี - Chonburi PR Chonburi—Chonburi Governor Thawatchai Srithong has signed a directive requiring all childcare centers in Chonburi to be under strict surveillance. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274097-chonburi-governor-orders-strict-surveillance-over-all-childcare-centers/

PHOTO: สำนักงานประชาสัมพันธ์จังหวัดชลบุรี - Chonburi PR By Tanakorn Panyadee Chonburi—Chonburi Governor Thawatchai Srithong has signed a directive requiring all childcare centers in Chonburi to be under strict surveillance. The directive came after a mass shooting committed by a former Thai police officer that as of now killed 38 people, most of whom were children at a childcare center in Nong Bua Lamphu province yesterday, October 6th. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/10/07/chonburi-governor-orders-strict-surveillance-over-all-childcare-centers/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-10-08 - 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!

Multiple foreigners and a Thai national allegedly involved in child trafficking in Pattaya nabbed By Tanakorn Panyadee Pattaya — A couple who allegedly operated an entertainment venue involving child trafficking were apprehended in Pattaya along with two foreign suspected child sex offenders. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274096-multiple-foreigners-and-a-thai-national-allegedly-involved-in-child-trafficking-in-pattaya-nabbed/

By Tanakorn Panyadee Pattaya — A couple who allegedly operated an entertainment venue involving child trafficking were apprehended in Pattaya along with two foreign suspected child sex offenders. The couple, a Thai national named Ms. A (alias), 43, and a British national named Mr. Tacker, 60, were arrested yesterday, October 6th, by Pattaya police for allegedly colluding to operate a child sex trafficking ring and luring minors into prostitution among several other charges. A police investigation determined that the two reportedly ran an undisclosed entertainment venue on Soi Buakhao in Pattaya to exploit minors for prostitution. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/10/07/multiple-foreigners-and-a-thai-national-allegedly-involved-in-child-trafficking-in-pattaya-nabbed/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-10-08 - 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!

Man arrested after stealing gold items worth 270,000 baht from a “friend” in Wichit Wichit – A man has been arrested after he stole gold items worth 270,000 baht from a friend’s home in Wichit. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274090-man-arrested-after-stealing-gold-items-worth-270000-baht-from-a-“friend”-in-wichit/

Man arrested after stealing gold items worth 270,000 baht from a “friend” in Wichit By Goongnang Suksawat Wichit – A man has been arrested after he stole gold items worth 270,000 baht from a friend’s home in Wichit. The Wichit Police told the Phuket Express that last month Mr. Likit Wowthong filed a report to police that a suspect stole a gold necklace, two gold rings, and a gold bracelet in total worth 270,000 baht from his home at Saphan Hin Village in the Wichit sub-district, Mueang Phuket district. Full story: https://thephuketexpress.com/2022/10/07/man-arrested-after-stealing-gold-items-worth-270000-baht-from-a-friend-in-wichit/ -- © Copyright The Phuket Express 2022-10-08 - 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!

Father accidentally runs tractor over 2-year-old daughter, killing her, in Chonburi By Tanakorn Panyadee PHOTO: TMN Cable TV Pattaya Bowin district, Chonburi — A Thai father accidentally ran a tractor over his 2-year-old daughter and crushed her to death in Chonburi. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274089-father-accidentally-runs-tractor-over-2-year-old-daughter-killing-her-in-chonburi/

PHOTO: TMN Cable TV Pattaya By Tanakorn Panyadee Bowin district, Chonburi — A Thai father accidentally ran a tractor over his 2-year-old daughter and crushed her to death in Chonburi. Bowin police and rescue services rushed to an incident scene in the That Thong subdistrict of Bowin district in Chonburi after receiving a report about a 2-year-old girl who got crushed to death by a tractor yesterday, October 6th. The girl suffered severe head injuries and lost her life on the spot. Her father, Mr. Sai Mon, 27, was found at the scene, mourning the loss of his young daughter. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/10/07/father-accidentally-runs-tractor-over-2-year-old-daughter-killing-her-in-chonburi/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-10-08 - 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 Has 50:50 Chance Of Procuring F-35 Fighters: Air Force Chief By Thai Newsroom Reporters Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II fighters. Photo: Lockheed Martin, US Army THAILAND CURRENTLY has a 50:50 chance of procuring a couple of US-made F-35A Lightning II stealth fighters, commented air force chief ACM Alongkorn Wannarot today. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274088-thailand-has-5050-chance-of-procuring-f-35-fighters-air-force-chief/

Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II fighters. Photo: Lockheed Martin, US Army By Thai Newsroom Reporters THAILAND CURRENTLY has a 50:50 chance of procuring a couple of US-made F-35A Lightning II stealth fighters, commented air force chief ACM Alongkorn Wannarot today (Oct. 7). ACM Alongkorn said the 50:50 chance of procuring the Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II jets would more or less depend on an international political situation surrounding Thailand and the Southeast Asian community as well as world superpowers. The newly-named air force chief did not elaborate, however. ACM Alongkorn said the air force has planned to buy the first couple of F-35A stealth fighters for a combined price of 7.38 billion baht with the use of its annual budget between fiscal 2023 and 2026. Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2022/10/07/thailand-has-5050-chance-of-procuring-f-35-fighters-air-force-chief/ -- © Copyright THAI NEWSROOM 2022-10-08 - 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!

Shopkeeper Arrested For Bashing Up Foreign Tourist With Skateboard TNR Staff The foreign tourist after he was attacked. The Thai headline says, “Used a skateboard to hit the head.” Photo: Sanook.com THE owner of a shop selling cannabis infused craft sodas on Khao San road was arrested today (Oct. 7) after using a skateboard to hit a foreign tourist on the head and face before dawn yesterday, Sanook.com said. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274087-shopkeeper-arrested-for-bashing-up-foreign-tourist-with-skateboard/

The foreign tourist after he was attacked. The Thai headline says, “Used a skateboard to hit the head.” Photo: Sanook.com TNR Staff THE owner of a shop selling cannabis infused craft sodas on Khao San road was arrested today (Oct. 7) after using a skateboard to hit a foreign tourist on the head and face before dawn yesterday, Sanook.com said. Mr. Phawit (surname withheld), or Ken, 33, admitted that at 5 a.m. yesterday morning just as he was shutting his shop he saw that his friend was involved in a punch-up with a foreign man. He then stepped in to help his friend by using his skateboard to bash the tourist’s head and after that hit him twice on the face. Although he quickly escaped, he was arrested at his home in Nonthaburi today. He added that the fight ensued after the foreign tourist looked at his friend’s girlfriend and tried to approach her. Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2022/10/07/shopkeeper-arrested-for-bashing-up-foreign-tourist-with-skateboard/ -- © Copyright THAI NEWSROOM 2022-10-08 - 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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Soft power being used to attract tourists to cultural tourism routes in 5 regions BANGKOK (NNT) - Traditionally associated with the social dimension of affairs, the Ministry of Culture is increasing its role in the economic dimension by leveraging soft power. Cultural, art, and food highlights of Thailand are being used to spur forth tourism activities and to elevate Thailand into a world-class cultural tourism destination. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274037-soft-power-being-used-to-attract-tourists-to-cultural-tourism-routes-in-5-regions/

Thailand has the highest number of privately owned guns in ASEAN Out of ten ASEAN member countries, Thailand has the highest number of guns in the possession of private individuals, with 10,342,000 guns being recorded in 2017, according to the Small Arms Survey (SAS). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274035-thailand-has-the-highest-number-of-privately-owned-guns-in-asean/

Police Gun Control to Be Tightened after Massacre BANGKOK, (TNA) – The national police chief said he will discuss with the Interior Ministry control on police’s firearms after the massacre by a former policeman and the police would work out its own measures related to the weapons of present and former police. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274038-police-gun-control-to-be-tightened-after-massacre/

Thai Flags Lowered to Half Mast as Thailand Mourns Nursery Victims BANGKOK, Oct 7 (TNA) – The Thai national flag at Government House is flown at half-mast on Friday as Thailand mourns the victims of the mass shooting at the nursery in Nong Bua Lamphu yesterday. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274005-thai-flags-lowered-to-half-mast-as-thailand-mourns-nursery-victims/

BANGKOK, Oct 7 (TNA) – The Thai national flag at Government House is flown at half-mast on Friday as Thailand mourns the victims of the mass shooting at the nursery in Nong Bua Lamphu yesterday. Prime Minister Gen. Prayut Chan-ocha ordered all Thai flags to be lower to half mast at all government agencies to remember the victims of the incident, in which 37 people, primarily preschoolers. Gen. Prayut will visit the province this afternoon to meet those who were injured and the families of the dead victims. Full story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-1033378 -- © Copyright Thai News Agency 2022-10-07 - 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!

Pheu Thai call for government action to prevent shooting incidents Thailand's Pheu Thai political party expressed their collective sadness at yesterday's massacre in the NE of Thailand, reported INN. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274004-pheu-thai-call-for-government-action-to-prevent-shooting-incidents/

Thailand's Pheu Thai political party expressed their collective sadness at yesterday's massacre in the NE of Thailand, reported INN. And they called for the government to take action and introduce measures that might prevent a repeat of the tragedy. The messages were led by party chief Dr Chollanan Srikaew who expressed his sorrow about the events that unfolded in Nong Bua Lamphu yesterday that resulted in the deaths of 38 people including 24 young children. He spoke of the "cruel execution of innocent lives". He called for a full investigation, full compensation and action by the government in preventing any future tragedies of this nature. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-10-07 - 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

Police spokesman calls for the public to stop sharing images of NE massacre Sanook Thai Caption: Stop sharing images of NE shooting RTP spokesman Pol Maj-Gen Achayon Kraithong said yesterday's massacre was something no one expected or wanted to happen. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274003-police-spokesman-calls-for-the-public-to-stop-sharing-images-of-ne-massacre/

Sanook Thai Caption: Stop sharing images of NE shooting RTP spokesman Pol Maj-Gen Achayon Kraithong said yesterday's massacre was something no one expected or wanted to happen. He expressed his condolences to relatives and the injured. Then he implored social media users and the online community to stop sharing pictures and video of what happened, reported Sanook. He understood the anger and fear but called for such action to protect the bereaved and other victims and prevent further bad feeling. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-10-07 - 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