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Power poles brought down as 18 wheel truck carrying NGV fails to negotiate bend in soi Daily News Thai Caption: Power pole hit at bend Phrapradaeng police and rescue services were called after an 18 wheel truck carrying 2.5 tons of NGV (natural gas) at 3,200 PSI overturned in Suksawat Soi 70. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273996-power-poles-brought-down-as-18-wheel-truck-carrying-ngv-fails-to-negotiate-bend-in-soi/

Daily News Thai Caption: Power pole hit at bend Phrapradaeng police and rescue services were called after an 18 wheel truck carrying 2.5 tons of NGV (natural gas) at 3,200 PSI overturned in Suksawat Soi 70. Daily News said that an explosion was averted. The driver Worawut from Ayutthaya and passenger Anucha from bangkok, both 31, were taken to hospital with minor injuries. Picture: Daily News Two power poles that carried 69,000 volt wires were brought down. PTT officials were swiftly on the scene to ensure a leak did not occur. But it was eight hours before the soi was opened to traffic again. Worawut said that he lost control at a bend in the road. He was on the way to make a delivery of gas to Thepparak. -- © 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

BMW driver "racing another vehicle" loses control at bend in Trat - two dead and young child severely injured Picture: Daily News Laem Ngop police in the eastern seaboard province of Trat and rescue services were called after a BMW failed to negotiate a bend in a community area and plowed into people by the side of the road. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273992-bmw-driver-racing-another-vehicle-loses-control-at-bend-in-trat-two-dead-and-young-child-severely-injured/

Picture: Daily News Laem Ngop police in the eastern seaboard province of Trat and rescue services were called after a BMW failed to negotiate a bend in a community area and plowed into people by the side of the road. The incident happened in Nam Chiaw sub-district on the Trat to Laem Ngop Road. Nataya, 54, a seamstress, died after both her her legs became detached. Sampao, 74, a Fak Bua sweet seller suffered head and foot injuries and also died at the scene. Taken to hospital with serious head and burn injuries from hot oil was a two year old girl. Many relatives of the deceased arrived and fainted at the scene, reported Daily News. The driver of the BMW 3 Series with Bangkok plates was 62 year old Thongchai. A som tam seller in the area claimed that the BMW was racing with another vehicle and tried to overtake on a bend before swerving to avoid an oncoming vehicle and spinning into the victims by the side of the road. Thongchai was detained at the scene as police prepared for his prosecution. -- © 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

Foreign investors had net purchase of 146 billion baht in Thai stocks in 2022’s first 9 months by Namo Vananupong BANGKOK (NNT) - Investments in Thailand’s stock market remain strong and volatility remains subdued despite recent volatilities in the global economy. In spite of accelerated inflation in many economies and exchange rate volatility, almost 150 billion baht of foreign investment has flowed into the Thai stock market. Good export sector performance and a gradually recovering tourism scene are cited as having made this possible. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273991-foreign-investors-had-net-purchase-of-146-billion-baht-in-thai-stocks-in-2022’s-first-9-months/

by Namo Vananupong BANGKOK (NNT) - Investments in Thailand’s stock market remain strong and volatility remains subdued despite recent volatilities in the global economy. In spite of accelerated inflation in many economies and exchange rate volatility, almost 150 billion baht of foreign investment has flowed into the Thai stock market. Good export sector performance and a gradually recovering tourism scene are cited as having made this possible. SET Senior Executive Vice President Soraphol Tulyasathien explained that the dollar’s appreciation has brought about a continual depreciation of ASEAN region currencies. The Thai baht is no exception. Nonetheless, this has not impacted investments in Thai stocks. Foreign investors had a net purchase of 146 billion baht in the first 9 months of this year. For the 6th month running, foreign investors were the group that contributed the highest trade value. Mr. Soraphol added the stock market benefited from support momentum from industries that were helped by the country’s reopening drive. As of end-November, The SET index stood at 1589.51 and had declined by 3% from the prior month. The decline was in line with other stock exchanges in the ASEAN region. Mr. Soraphol said there is a tendency for stock markets around the world, including Thailand’s, to be volatile during the remainder of the year. This is due to large economies having tweaked their economic and fiscal policies to accommodate risks posed by developments in the world economy. Especially noteworthy are policies to raise interest rates for the purpose of keeping a lid on inflation. Mr. Soraphol said Thailand’s economy will remain in gradual recovery, supported by an export sector that is growing well and the tourism sector. For the latter, the foreign tourist arrivals figure looks set to exceed 10 million this year. Nonetheless, Mr. Soraphol said investors should closely follow news and plan any short-term investments carefully. This is due to the potential for new risk factors coming into play and impacting the money and capital markets during the remainder of this year. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG221007095154644 -- © Copyright NNT 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!

Netizens call for active shooter training in all Thai schools following NE massacre Daily News Thai Caption: There should be a course Daily News reported that the hashtag that translates as #NongBuaLamphushooting was trending on Twitter. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273990-netizens-call-for-active-shooter-training-in-all-thai-schools-following-ne-massacre/

Daily News Thai Caption: There should be a course Daily News reported that the hashtag that translates as #NongBuaLamphushooting was trending on Twitter. This followed the devastating massacre at a pre-school in Uthai Sawan, Na Klang, Nong Bua Lamphu yesterday. A sacked police sergeant killed around three dozen people including 24 children before taking his own life. Picture: Daily News One Twitter comment in Thai went viral. It said: "A month ago there was a course at Phlern Pattana school in what to do during an active shooter incident. Many said what was the point, it won't ever happen. Just a month later it has. Such training is needed in all schools" Most netizens agreed that training was needed in schools about what to do in such an eventuality. ASEAN NOW notes that such training happened at some schools in Bangkok following an incident at a school in Silom where a woman stabbed pupils. Picture: Daily News At one international school - Harrow International in Don Muang - drills were performed on a regular basis around 15 years ago. Staff were warned of an incident via inter class communication over a tannoy system. Doors were locked and pupils were ordered to hide under desks until the all clear was given. Clearly following yesterday's incident more Thais have woken up to the threat in schools and are demanding change and better preparedness. -- © 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

Tim Newton Today - Oct 7: 36 killed in mass shooting in Thailand, special TNT report Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273978-tim-newton-today-oct-7-36-killed-in-mass-shooting-in-thailand-special-tnt-report/

Today we try and go through what we know about Thursday's horrific shooting of some 36 people, mostly innocent and very young children, at a day care centre in north eastern Thailand. Many questions now face Thai officials in the wake of this tragedy.

Brit CEO in alleged 40 million baht swindle arrested at Bangkok airport after arriving from Singapore Picture: KomChadLuek Police from Thailand's Economic Crime Division arrested a 57 year old British CEO at Suvarnabhumi Airport yesterday. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273977-brit-ceo-in-alleged-40-million-baht-swindle-arrested-at-bangkok-airport-after-arriving-from-singapore/

Picture: KomChadLuek Police from Thailand's Economic Crime Division arrested a 57 year old British CEO at Suvarnabhumi Airport yesterday. Mark Kirkham had just arrived back in Thailand from Singapore. He was named in a warrant issued by the South Bangkok Court in December of last year for taking part in a swindle involving property and stocks. Many complaints were made to the Securities and Exchange Commission after investors were told they could get returns of 7-11% in a foreign fund. Picture: KomChadLuek They were unable to get their investment back and losses totalled 40 million baht. Mr Kirkham denies everything. He is the CEO of PFS International Consultants based in Bangkok. This company was previously known as Barclay Spencer International, reported KomChadLuek. He was detained by Region 3 of the ECD police in relation to the inquiry. -- © 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

UPDATE: Police chief confirms assailant had history of drug use The ex-policeman who killed at least 38 people, mostly young children, in a shooting spree in the northeastern province of Nong Bua Lam Phu on Thursday had a history of drug use, according to the national police chief. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273975-ne-massacre-shooter-was-a-former-bangkok-cop-who-possessed-drugs-three-years-before/?do=findComment&comment=17649966

Police chief confirms assailant had history of drug use The ex-policeman who killed at least 38 people, mostly young children, in a shooting spree in the northeastern province of Nong Bua Lam Phu on Thursday had a history of drug use, according to the national police chief. Pol Gen Damrongsak Kittiprapas confirmed that the assailant responsible for Thailand’s worst mass shooting had been discharged on charges of drug abuse and was due to be sentenced by the court this morning for illegal possession of amphetamine. Pol Sgt Panya Kamlarb had attended a court hearing earlier Thursday morning before he barged into a day-care center located in a local administration office in Naklang district to start a shooting spree that killed at least 38 people, mostly children with some as young as three years old and injured another 10. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/police-chief-confirms-assailant-had-history-of-drug-use/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 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!

NE massacre: Shooter was a former Bangkok cop who possessed drugs three years before Picture: Thai Rath The chief of the Royal Thai Police has revealed further details about the police sergeant who killed 38 people including 24 children at a pre-school center in Uthai Sawan, Nong Bua Lamphu, NE Thailand yesterday. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273975-ne-massacre-shooter-was-a-former-bangkok-cop-who-possessed-drugs-three-years-before/

Picture: Thai Rath The chief of the Royal Thai Police has revealed further details about the police sergeant who killed 38 people including 24 children at a pre-school center in Uthai Sawan, Nong Bua Lamphu, NE Thailand yesterday. Pol Sgt Panya Khamrab shot himself following the gun and knife attack at the center not far from his house, reported Thai Rath. At the scene of the shooting yesterday late afternoon Pol Gen Damrongsak Kittipraphat said that Panya started his police career at Yannawa in Bangkok in 2013. He then went to another station before being assigned to his hometown at Na Wang. The chief of police there in 2019 discovered that Panya was in possession of yaba (meth amphetamine mixed with caffeine) and he was prosecuted for possession. But it was not until January of this year that he was suspended and then sacked in June. He was still using drugs and was due to appear in court again today to hear a verdict. He had probably had a paranoid attack including stress. He used a privately owned and legally registered 9 mm gun. Chief Damrongsak intimated that the police response to the incident was "quite long" and promised an overhaul as to how such incidents are dealt with in the future. The media pressed him on claims that one of the victims was killed because of a personal vendetta, a suggestion to which the chief was non-committal. He said that the victims were still in shock and that further investigations would take place. He described how Panya has indiscriminately attacked victims on his way from the school to his home. Samples of his blood are being tested to determine drug use and his house was being searched as part of the inquiry. ASEAN NOW notes that it appears to be up to three years after Panya's chief discovered his subordinate was a potential drug user before he was suspended, sacked and appeared in court. -- © 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

UNICEF condemns mass shooting in Thailand’s Nong Bua Lam Phu province The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has released a statement, condemning the mass shooting in Thailand’s Nong Bua Lam Phu province earlier today (Thursday), in which 37 people, mostly young children, were killed. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273972-unicef-condemns-mass-shooting-in-thailand’s-nong-bua-lam-phu-province/

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has released a statement, condemning the mass shooting in Thailand’s Nong Bua Lam Phu province earlier today (Thursday), in which 37 people, mostly young children, were killed. UNICEF stated that they are “saddened” and “shocked” by the attack and that it condemns all forms of violence against children. “No child should be a target of or witness to violence anywhere, anytime,” the statement reads. “Early childhood development centres, schools and all learning spaces must be safe havens for young children to learn, play and grow during their most critical years.” Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/unicef-condemns-mass-shooting-in-thailands-nong-bua-lam-phu-province/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 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!

Lawyer files petition with Norwegian embassy to try to warn on perils of ongoing merger between TRUE & DTAC By Thai Enquirer The opposition to the planned merger of 2 of Thailand’s leading mobile phone operators – True Corporation Plc (TRUE) and Total Access Communications Plc (DTAC), continues to see opposition from various segments of the society and yesterday yet another petition was sent to the Norwegian embassy in Bangkok opposing the planned merger of the 2 telco firms. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273971-lawyer-files-petition-with-norwegian-embassy-to-try-to-warn-on-perils-of-ongoing-merger-between-true-dtac/

By Thai Enquirer The opposition to the planned merger of 2 of Thailand’s leading mobile phone operators – True Corporation Plc (TRUE) and Total Access Communications Plc (DTAC), continues to see opposition from various segments of the society and yesterday yet another petition was sent to the Norwegian embassy in Bangkok opposing the planned merger of the 2 telco firms. Somboon Bunyapirom, a lawyer, submitted a letter stating 3 earnestly requests concerning the merger between TRUE and DTAC to the Norwegian embassy in Thailand to pass on and request Telenor to cancel the merger. Somboon also requested the Norwegian government to consider whether the merger proposal of the two companies was in line with the Guiding Principles of the United Nations concerning business and human rights. Full story: https://www.thaienquirer.com/45036/lawyer-files-petition-with-norwegian-embassy-to-try-to-warn-on-perils-of-ongoing-merger-between-true-dtac/ -- © Copyright Thai Enquirer 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!

RTP chief calls for review of procedures after mass shooting in NE Thailand Picture: Thai Rath The commander of the Royal Thai Police Pol Gen Damrongsak Kittipraphat has said there will be a full review of police procedures after the devastating shooting and stabbing incident at a pre-school in Nong Bua Lamphu, NE Thailand yesterday. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273969-rtp-chief-calls-for-review-of-procedures-after-mass-shooting-in-ne-thailand/

Picture: Thai Rath The commander of the Royal Thai Police Pol Gen Damrongsak Kittipraphat has said there will be a full review of police procedures after the devastating shooting and stabbing incident at a pre-school in Nong Bua Lamphu, NE Thailand yesterday. As of mid afternoon 36 people including 24 children were confirmed dead in an incident that shocked Thailand and the world, reported Thai Rath. Other news outlets later said that 38 had died including the shooter - Pol Sgt Panya Khamrab - and his wife and three year old child. Panya - nickname Man - arrived at the center in Uthai Sawan in a Toyota Vigo and shot several staff outside before breaking into a room where children were sleeping. Most were stabbed. Panya, a former officer of the Na Wang police, then drove home to his house and was later surrounded after burning out his vehicle. Damrongsak along with Pol Gen Surachate Hakpan and Pol Lt-Gen Samran Nuanma appeared at a press conference yesterday evening. Damrongsak, who has just taken over the RTP leadership in an annual reshuffle, said that Panya had been dismissed from the force but had continued to take drugs and have paranoid and stress attacks. He said that the suspect's 9 mm gun used in the attack was a private weapon. He said that lessons needed to be learned from the tragedy and promised an overhaul of police procedures in tackling such an event. He said that drug suspects need to be watched and encouraged to go in to rehab. Also response times of the police need to be examined. He said that the target was near Panya's home and it was likely chosen as an easy option for victims who would be unable to fight back. -- © 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

NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Friday October 7 2022 Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273967-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-friday-october-7-2022/

Listen to the news: The death toll following yesterday's mass shooting at the Child care center in north east Thailand stands at: 38. Condolences have been pouring in from around the world. Deputy prime minister Prawit visited relatives at the school yesterday, Prime minister Prayut is due to arrive today. The Health minister Anutin arrived on the scene last night and gave this update: Soundbite A flood warning has been issued for residential areas around Ayutthaya and bang pa inn North of Bangkok following and increased water release from two dams, Meanwhile The governors of Bangkok and Nonthaburi got together yesterday to discuss ways to tackle flooding and jointly manage resources, they considered new tunnels and joint use of canals to better drain and direct water. Health authorities plan to begin offering Covid 19 vaccines to children aged 6 month to 4 years from The middle of next week. So far only the Pfizer vaccine has been approved for children in this age group. Cloudy rain and thundershowers Chiang Mai: Bright Partly Cloudy with rain 30C Bangkok: Cloudy thunderstorms 31C Pattaya and SE: Bright Cloudy thunderstorms 30C. Phuket: Cloudy with rain 28C. Hua Hin: Bright partly cloudy showers 29 Winds: light coming from the sea 28 C 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 2022-10-07 - 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!

Questions can come later, it is time for Thailand to heal Opinion | by Cod Satrusayang Like millions of Thais across the country on Thursday, I watched in horror as the events at Nong Bua Lamphu unfolded on my social media timeline. Headlines usually reserved for faraway places, quiet towns in America’s heartland, were happening right here at home. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273966-questions-can-come-later-it-is-time-for-thailand-to-heal/