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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/

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. The first instinct was to deny that something so evil and horrible could happen in Thailand. After all, previous social media rumours have dissipated into the ether many times before. But when traditional media started picking up the story in the early afternoon, reality could no longer be avoided. And like the millions of Thais who tuned into the story, we were all left wondering why? Why did something so senseless happen here? Full story: https://www.thaienquirer.com/45027/opinion-questions-can-come-later-it-is-time-for-thailand-to-heal/ -- © 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!

World Sports News - Friday 7 October by Chili Radio Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273959-world-sports-news-friday-7-october-by-chili-radio/

Listen to the news: Cricket - Nepal spinner Sandeep Lamichhane was arrested yesterday almost a month after a court issued a warrant over the alleged rape of a 17-year-old girl. The 22 year old, was taken into custody after landing at Kathmandu airport in Nepal. He said he was returning to co-operate with the investigation and has denied any wrongdoing. Lamichhane is Nepal's most high-profile cricketer, having played in Australia's Big Bash and the Indian Premier League. Football - In last night's Europa League matches there were good wins for PSV Eindhoven, Arsenal, Real Betis, Manchester United and Real Sociedad and in the Europa Conference there were good away wins for West Ham, Fiorentina and Nice. Full details of all last night's games can be found at bbc.com/football In the Women's World Cup qualifying games Portugal beat Belgium 2-1, Scotland defeated Austria 1-0 and Wales also won 1-0 against Bosnia. Boxing - The fight between Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr, due to take place in London UK tomorrow, has been postponed.It comes after 26 year old Benn , returned what promoters said was an "adverse analytical finding for trace amounts of a fertility drug". The British Boxing Board of Control had said the bout was "prohibited and not in the interests of boxing". Download the Chili Radio app : https://chiliradio.app for Chili Pop and Chili Classics. -- © Copyright Chili RADIO 2022-10-07 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!

Covid-19 Vaccination for Very Young Children to Start Next Week BANGKOK, (TNA) – The Ministry of Public Health will begin the Covid-19 vaccination campaign for children aged six months to four years on Oct 12. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273957-covid-19-vaccination-for-very-young-children-to-start-next-week/

BANGKOK, (TNA) – The Ministry of Public Health will begin the Covid-19 vaccination campaign for children aged six months to four years on Oct 12. The Public Health Ministry will kick off the campaign at Pranangklao Hospital in Nonthaburi province. Dr. Tares Krassanairawiwong, director-general of the Disease Control Department said hospitals nationwide were today trained on vaccine storage and vaccination for the very young children. The ministry targets the total of 300,000 children to get the shots on a voluntary basis. Full story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-1032758 -- © 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!

Warning to central bank to preserve Thai foreign exchange reserves for a 2023 economic storm by Joseph O' Connor Dr Kobsak Pootrakool Senior Vice President of Bangkok Bank and formerly Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office Many analysts believe that there is a strong geopolitical impetus in the current policy being pursued by the Federal Reserve in Washington DC which may mean further tough medicine being dished out which is negatively impacting emerging economies. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273956-warning-to-central-bank-to-preserve-thai-foreign-exchange-reserves-for-a-2023-economic-storm/

Dr Kobsak Pootrakool Senior Vice President of Bangkok Bank and formerly Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office by Joseph O' Connor Many analysts believe that there is a strong geopolitical impetus in the current policy being pursued by the Federal Reserve in Washington DC which may mean further tough medicine being dished out which is negatively impacting emerging economies. Thailand’s economy has been protected from this to a great extent, by its stable financial system and healthy foreign exchange reserve buffer. In the last few months, however, this has been falling and may be needed in 2023 as economic turmoil across the world, driven by the war in Ukraine and rising US-Chinese tensions may be only beginning. A former minister at the Prime Minister’s Office and now a senior Vice President with Bangkok Bank, Dr Kobsak Pootrakool, has urged the central bank to preserve Thailand’s Foreign Exchange Reserves and let the baht float on the market as he predicts 2023 will see a deterioration of economic conditions caused by geopolitical tensions and set in motion by the US Federal Reserve tightening of monetary policy which has just begun to make an impact and already caused severe problems for countries such as Laos, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and economies in central America. Dr Kobsak’s warning comes as the country’s foreign exchange reserves fell by $13.2 billion from September 2nd to September 30th alone and came with confirmation last week that the Bank of Thailand had intervened in foreign exchange markets in response to volatility and a depreciating Thai baht. Full story: https://www.thaiexaminer.com/thai-news-foreigners/2022/10/06/warning-on-foreign-exchange-reserves/ -- © Copyright Thai Examiner 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!

World Ranking Points for LIV Golf players starting in Bangkok US stars (right to left) Patrick Reed, Pat Perez, Talor Gooch and Dustin Johnson Bangkok, Thailand, and Dubai (October 6, 2022): The MENA (Middle East and North Africa) Tour has announced a strategic alliance which will result in LIV Golf Invitational events becoming part of and sanctioned by the MENA Tour, a Dubai-based golf tour which has been recognized by the Official World Golf Rankings (OWGR) since 2016. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273955-world-ranking-points-for-liv-golf-players-starting-in-bangkok/

Pattaya authorities give update on road expansion project on Beach Road By Tanakorn Panyadee PHOTO: บริษัท โสภณ เคเบิ้ล ที.วี.และสื่อสาร พัทยา จำกัด Pattaya — The road expansion project on Pattaya Beach Road will ease traffic congestion and allow 200 more vehicles to park alongside the beach, Pattaya Deputy Mayor Manoch Nongyai said. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273954-pattaya-authorities-give-update-on-road-expansion-project-on-beach-road/

PHOTO: บริษัท โสภณ เคเบิ้ล ที.วี.และสื่อสาร พัทยา จำกัด By Tanakorn Panyadee Pattaya — The road expansion project on Pattaya Beach Road will ease traffic congestion and allow 200 more vehicles to park alongside the beach, Pattaya Deputy Mayor Manoch Nongyai said. The project has a budget of 166 million baht. The road would be expanded by 2 meters in width, according to Manoch, and would enable residents and tourists to park 200 more vehicles alongside the beach. Trees would also be planted to beautify the area and provide shade for beachgoers. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/10/06/pattaya-authorities-give-update-on-road-expansion-project-on-beach-road/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 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!

Pattaya residents complain about delayed construction of public restrooms at Bali Hai Pier By Tanakorn Panyadee PHOTO: บริษัท โสภณ เคเบิ้ล ที.วี.และสื่อสาร พัทยา จำกัด Pattaya — Some Pattaya residents are peeved at the delayed construction of the public restrooms at Bali Hai Pier after it has reportedly been sitting idle for a long time. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273953-pattaya-residents-complain-about-delayed-construction-of-public-restrooms-at-bali-hai-pier/

PHOTO: บริษัท โสภณ เคเบิ้ล ที.วี.และสื่อสาร พัทยา จำกัด By Tanakorn Panyadee Pattaya — Some Pattaya residents are peeved at the delayed construction of the public restrooms at Bali Hai Pier after it has reportedly been sitting idle for a long time. The project had a budget of 3.88 million baht to build 32 toilets to facilitate people who came to Bali Hai Pier to take ferry services, according to local media. The construction started on December 17th, 2020, and was supposed to be completed on June 14th, 2021, or within 180 days, according to the contract. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/10/06/pattaya-residents-complain-about-delayed-construction-of-public-restrooms-at-bali-hai-pier/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 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!

Chalong Pier scheduled for significant renovation including an AI system By Goongnang Suksawat Chalong – The Phuket Provincial Administration Organization (OrBorJor) is planning to renovate Chalong Pier, south of Phuket, including adding an AI (Artificial Intelligence) system and adding 120 more CCTV cameras. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273952-chalong-pier-scheduled-for-significant-renovation-including-an-ai-system/

By Goongnang Suksawat Chalong – The Phuket Provincial Administration Organization (OrBorJor) is planning to renovate Chalong Pier, south of Phuket, including adding an AI (Artificial Intelligence) system and adding 120 more CCTV cameras. The Phuket Provincial Administration Deputy Chief Mr. Thiwat Sridokbua told the Phuket Express, “We are planning to renovate Chalong Pier in order to improve service and safety for tourists. This will be a big change for the pier. We want to turn the pier into the busiest marine tourism pier in Phuket. The renovation might take at least two years.” Full story: https://thephuketexpress.com/2022/10/06/chalong-pier-scheduled-for-significant-renovation-including-an-ai-system/ -- © Copyright The Phuket Express 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!

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Thammanat Won’t Return To Prawit’s Camp As Long As Prayut Remains In Power By Thai Newsroom Reporters Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, right, and Thai Economic party leader Thammanat Prompao, left. Photo: Workpointtoday.com THAI ECONOMIC PARTY leader Thammanat Prompao will definitely not return alongside 15 MPs under his command to the ruling Palang Pracharath Party as long as Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha remains in power, confirmed a Thai Economic MP today (Oct. 6). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273951-thammanat-won’t-return-to-prawit’s-camp-as-long-as-prayut-remains-in-power/

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, right, and Thai Economic party leader Thammanat Prompao, left. Photo: Workpointtoday.com By Thai Newsroom Reporters THAI ECONOMIC PARTY leader Thammanat Prompao will definitely not return alongside 15 MPs under his command to the ruling Palang Pracharath Party as long as Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha remains in power, confirmed a Thai Economic MP today (Oct. 6). Thammanat, who was deposed from the Prayut cabinet following last year’s censure/no-confidence motion, will not return to the largest coalition partner where he had earlier acted as secretary-general as speculated last month during which Deputy Prime Minister-cum-Palang Pracharath party leader Prawit Wongsuwan had performed as caretaker prime minister, Thai Economic MP Boonsing Warinrak said. Now that Prayut has been allowed by the Constitutional Court to prolong his rule after he had been temporarily suspended by court from performing as head of government, it will be very unlikely for Thammanat, an MP of Payao, and the 15 other Thai Economic MPs to return to the Palang Pracharath Party, according to Boonsing, who concurrently acts as registrar of Thammanat’s party. Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2022/10/06/thammanat-wont-return-to-prawits-camp-as-long-as-prayut-remains-in-power/ -- © Copyright THAI NEWSROOM 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!

UPDATE: 24 Out Of 36 Killed In Shooting Spree Were Children TNR Staff An ambulance taking the injured to the hospital with an image of Pol. Lt. Col. Panya Khamrab inset. Photo: Matichon THE MASSACRE at a child care centre at Na Klang district, Nong Bua Lamphu province, this afternoon (Oct. 6) left 36 people dead of whom 24 were small children and 12 others injured, Matichon newspaper said at 4 p.m. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273913-at-least-20-people-killed-in-mass-shooting-in-thailand-police/?do=findComment&comment=17649485

UPDATE: 24 Out Of 36 Killed In Shooting Spree Were Children TNR Staff An ambulance taking the injured to the hospital with an image of Pol. Lt. Col. Panya Khamrab inset. Photo: Matichon THE MASSACRE at a child care centre at Na Klang district, Nong Bua Lamphu province, this afternoon (Oct. 6) left 36 people dead of whom 24 were small children and 12 others injured, Matichon newspaper said at 4 p.m. Only one child survived the shooting by Pol. Lt. Col. Panya Khamrab, a non-official policeman who had been dismissed from service. Grief-stricken relatives of those who died gathered at the centre wailing as the authorities rushed to examine the dead bodies. Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2022/10/06/24-out-of-36-killed-in-shooting-spree-were-children/ -- © Copyright THAI NEWSROOM 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!

UPDATE: Mass murder in Nong Bua Lamphu killed more than 30, many were children By Erich Parpart Mass murder in Thailand’s Nong Bua Lamphu province killed more than 30 people, many were children, the Thai police confirmed. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273913-at-least-20-people-killed-in-mass-shooting-in-thailand-police/?do=findComment&comment=17649482