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Cruel and calculated Thai lady killer says he got tips from "Farang Movie" Daily News Thai Caption: Copy Cat Farang Movie Killer! Daily News described the scene as chilling for hardened newshounds as a Bangkok area killer coolly admitted how he had dismembered his girlfriend's body and buried the pieces under the expressway. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273545-cruel-and-calculated-thai-lady-killer-says-he-got-tips-from-farang-movie/

Daily News Thai Caption: Copy Cat Farang Movie Killer! Daily News described the scene as chilling for hardened newshounds as a Bangkok area killer coolly admitted how he had dismembered his girlfriend's body and buried the pieces under the expressway. Charnwit "Don" Wongsahak, 35, was arrested after the death of 30 year old Oranan "Phim" Narathorn. Don cut up Phim into seven pieces in a rented room in Sukhumvit Road Soi 115 in Samut Prakan. He used a sharp knife, an axe and a saw. He then took all the bits dumping the tools in the Bang Khuat canal and burying Phim under the Chalong Rat expressway along Prasert Manukij Road in Bangkok. The media reported that the couple were real estate sales people who had been together for two years often meeting for liaisons at the condo room where the crime occurred. The suspect said that he had seen the techniques for cutting up a human body in a farang or western movie and used this to help him dismember the body of his girlfriend. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-10-03 - 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

Video: "Good Thai driving" makes up for bad motorcycle riding Close to the end Netizens were praising the driving ability of a pick-up driver after a motorcyclist came out of a gas station into their path. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273544-video-good-thai-driving-makes-up-for-bad-motorcycle-riding/

Close to the end Netizens were praising the driving ability of a pick-up driver after a motorcyclist came out of a gas station into their path. A TikTok video under the name spn_._._ showed a middle aged lady on a motorcycle come out into the right lane. Though she looks she is going far too slowly to pull off this move. This causes the pick-up to brake and veer sharply narrowly avoiding another person on a motorcycle. This was all caught on rear view cam footage with netizens convinced the good Thai driving averted disaster even if poor Thai driving started it in the first place, reported Daily News. Some 80% of all deaths on Thai roads involve motorcyclists. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-10-03 - 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

"Melody Pub" busted in NE - residents complained about noise and under age drinking Daily News Thai Caption: Busted over noise Police from Thailand's anti-human trafficking division or ATPD raided a pub called Melody in Tha Khon Yang sub-district of Kanthornchai district Mahasarakham NEThailand on Sunday. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273542-melody-pub-busted-in-ne-residents-complained-about-noise-and-under-age-drinking/

Daily News Thai Caption: Busted over noise Police from Thailand's anti-human trafficking division or ATPD raided a pub called Melody in Tha Khon Yang sub-district of Kanthornchai district Mahasarakham NEThailand on Sunday. This followed complaints from residents about noise and serving alcohol to minors. When police arrived there were 200 people dancing with gay abandon to the beat. Picture: Daily News But 19 of these were young men and women who were under the legal age of 20 aged 15-19. Manager Wisit Nanongkham was promptly arrested and charged with several offences. Picture: Daily News To wit; not having a licence, serving alcohol out of hours, giving illegal discounts on alcoholic products, selling alcohol to minors under 20 and encouraging children to behave inappropriately, reported Daily News. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-10-03 - 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

Pattaya: Two foreign men latest victims of thieving Beach Road prostitutes - 140K pinched Daily News Thai Caption: Prostitutes' star attractions A Russian and an Indian man are the latest victims of theft perpetrated by Beach Road prostituites in Pattaya on Thailand's eastern seaboard. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273541-pattaya-two-foreign-men-latest-victims-of-thieving-beach-road-prostitutes-140k-pinched/

Daily News Thai Caption: Prostitutes' star attractions A Russian and an Indian man are the latest victims of theft perpetrated by Beach Road prostituites in Pattaya on Thailand's eastern seaboard. The Russian was assailed by ladyboys and the Indian had a phone stolen from his room. The thefts totalling almost 140,000 baht were reported to the Muang Pattaya constabulary within minutes, reported Daily News. First up to tell Pol Capt Chanon Katebua what happened on a stroll on the beach was 31 year old Ivan I. from Russia. Picture: Daily News He said he was out for a peaceful perambulation of the beach area when he was accosted by two ladies packing what British tourists refer to as "meat and two veg". Despite Mr Ivan I. being adamant that he did not want a service in his room the ladyboys persisted in their lewd attentions. Finally he managed to break free of their caresses only to realise too late that he had been relieved of his 120,000 baht golden necklace. Picture: Daily News A glance back and it was evident that the thieves had melted into the background. Within moments Capt Chanon had another case. Picture: Daily News This time it was Indian national Mr Sekar M,, 29, who said that he had had a liaison with a Beach Road prostitute that had continued back in his room. When the deed was done so was Mr Sekar M. - the girl had lifted his 18,400 baht Huawei phone. Capt Chanon took all the particulars as local investigative forces prepared to swing into action on behalf of the let down tourists. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-10-03 - 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 Airways opens application for new CEO who has vision, ethics, integrity agile and is tech savvy By Thanaphum Charoensombatpanich Embattled national carrier – Thai Airways International Plc (THAI), has announced that it was in search of a ‘Chief Executive Officer’ who is ‘ethical’ and has ‘exemplified integrity’. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273535-thai-airways-opens-application-for-new-ceo-who-has-vision-ethics-integrity-agile-and-is-tech-savvy/

By Thanaphum Charoensombatpanich Embattled national carrier – Thai Airways International Plc (THAI), has announced that it was in search of a ‘Chief Executive Officer’ who is ‘ethical’ and has ‘exemplified integrity’. These demands come for an airline that has been infamous over the decades for being the most corrupt organization. THAI, which has not made operating profit since its last profit reported in 2016, only reported a profit of 55.12 billion Baht all due to restructuring cost and not due to operations as most of the airline’s fleet were grounded as Thailand’s tourism industry was battered due to the Covid-19 outbreak. Full story: https://www.thaienquirer.com/44820/thai-airways-opens-application-for-new-ceo-who-has-vision-ethics-integrity-agile-and-is-tech-savvy/ -- © Copyright Thai Enquirer 2022-10-03 - 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’s economic outlook into 2023 looks bleak as world economies head for a ‘hard’ recession By Thanaphum Charoensombatpanich Thailand’s economic outlook looks bleaker than most anticipate it to be as some of the major sources of economic growth are likely to face turbulence in the months ahead as exports and tourism may not be able to live up to expectations as global economy goes in for a tailspin. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273534-thailand’s-economic-outlook-into-2023-looks-bleak-as-world-economies-head-for-a-‘hard’-recession/

By Thanaphum Charoensombatpanich Thailand’s economic outlook looks bleaker than most anticipate it to be as some of the major sources of economic growth are likely to face turbulence in the months ahead as exports and tourism may not be able to live up to expectations as global economy goes in for a tailspin. Thailand, which has started to witness an economic revival after the opening of the country to tourism in July 2022, has seen the number of tourists in the month of August rise to 1.17 million, the 2nd month of more than 1 million tourists and it is expected to rise further in September when the data is released. Thailand’s other growth engine has been the export sector that has also continued to remain robust and the data from the Bank of Thailand (BoT) for the month of August 2022 showed that exports rose by 8.2% year-on-year although month-on-month the numbers were down slightly as global economy starts to slowdown. Full story: https://www.thaienquirer.com/44812/big-read-thailands-economic-outlook-into-2023-looks-bleak-as-world-economies-head-for-a-hard-recession/ -- © Copyright Thai Enquirer 2022-10-03 - 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 - Monday October 3 2022 Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273533-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-monday-october-3-2022/

Listen to the news: Police have arrested a man for allegedly murdering his lover at a condomunium off sukhumvit road in Samut prakarn last Friday. Officers say the man confessed to dismembering her body, then filling several bags with her remains and burying them under an expressway. The man Mr Chan-wit showed police where the bags were buried over the weekend. He has been charged with premeditated murder and other charges including destroying, moving and concealing a corpse. A 24 year old student motorcyclist in Nakhon Ratchasima was killed when a BMW driven by a 15 year old boy hit him after driving through a red traffic light. The student had just graduated as an engineer at the local university. The 15 year old driver stopped at the accident scene and waited for police, he will be charged with several offenses including driving without a license. The main public Covid vaccination center at Bang Sue Station in Bangkok closed last Friday, the center provided covid jabs to some 3.5 million people since opening in May 2021. Meanwhile the department of public health continues to monitor the Covid-19 situation, in eight provinces including Bangkok, where it now promotes booster shots. Several provinces in central and north east Thailand are still flooded after the remnants of storm Noru which caused several reservoir dams to overflow. The army has assisted residents with providing sandbags. Region: Indonesian President Joko Widodo has ordered a safety review of the country's football clubs and matches following the deadly stampede and clashes between fans and police that killed at least 125 and injured some 350 people on Saturday evening. Singapore reports that Eight Shangri-La hotels in Asia, including Singapore, Hong Kong, and Chiang Mai, were hit by a data breach, potentially exposing guest information such as names, email addresses and phone numbers. The breaches took place between May and July this year but have just been made public. Chiang Mai: Cloudy with rain 28 C Bangkok: Cloudy Rain 28C Pattaya and SE: Cloudy with rain 28C. Phuket: Bright, Cloudy with rain 28C. Hua Hin: Cloudy with some rain 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 2022-10-03 - 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!

Big Plastic Factory Ablaze In Songkhla, 2 Workers Injured TNR Staff A LARGE plastic factory in Hat Yai district of southern Songkhla province caught fire at noon today (Oct. 2) injuring two workers as it spread rapidly and engulfed the entire plant, Amarin TV said. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273529-big-plastic-factory-ablaze-in-songkhla-2-workers-injured/

TNR Staff A LARGE plastic factory in Hat Yai district of southern Songkhla province caught fire at noon today (Oct. 2) injuring two workers as it spread rapidly and engulfed the entire plant, Amarin TV said. Thick black smoke spread from the fire that raged violently with plastic being very flammable. Because the blaze started within the factory at noon the hundreds of workers were leaving the building for their lunch break which reduced the number of injuries. Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2022/10/02/big-plastic-factory-ablaze-in-songkhla-2-workers-injured/ -- © Copyright THAI NEWSROOM 2022-10-03 - 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 Police to intensely patrol Pattaya Beach, crack down on illegal alcohol drinking after recent incidents By Goongnang Suksawat Pattaya – The Pattaya Police have intensely begun patrolling Pattaya Beach at night after several teenagers and young adults had altercations in front of the Pattaya Police Station. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273528-pattaya-police-to-intensely-patrol-pattaya-beach-crack-down-on-illegal-alcohol-drinking-after-recent-incidents/

By Goongnang Suksawat Pattaya – The Pattaya Police have intensely begun patrolling Pattaya Beach at night after several teenagers and young adults had altercations in front of the Pattaya Police Station. After midnight Saturday (October 1st), a team from the Pattaya City Police was patrolling Pattaya Beach and checked for firearms and illegal drugs to prevent any chaos and crime. However, no illegal items were found. Police also informed both Thais and foreigners who were relaxing on the beach, some drinking alcohol, that this was illegal. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/10/01/pattaya-police-to-intensely-patrol-pattaya-beach-crack-down-on-illegal-alcohol-drinking-after-recent-incidents/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-10-03 - 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!

Central Vaccination Center closes; other vaccination sites remain operational by Namo Vananupong BANGKOK (NNT) - The Central Vaccination Center at Bang Sue Grand Station has shut its doors on 30 September after providing its final jabs to vaccine recipients. Those who were planning to visit the center may instead head to the Institute of Dermatology at Victory Monument. Meanwhile, other vaccination sites around the country are still offering their free services. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273527-central-vaccination-center-closes-other-vaccination-sites-remain-operational/

by Namo Vananupong BANGKOK (NNT) - The Central Vaccination Center at Bang Sue Grand Station has shut its doors on 30 September after providing its final jabs to vaccine recipients. Those who were planning to visit the center may instead head to the Institute of Dermatology at Victory Monument. Meanwhile, other vaccination sites around the country are still offering their free services. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Health Anutin Charnvirakul officially closed the Central Vaccination Center at Bang Sue Grand Station in Bangkok today. Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob and representatives of various agencies which lent support to the vaccination drive were also present at the closing ceremony. The center has operated for 477 days since May 24, 2021, and provided its service to some 3.5 million people. About 6.5 million doses of Covid vaccines were administered at the center. Mr. Anutin thanked medical personnel, volunteers, and supporting agencies for their contributions at the Central Vaccination Center. He and others at the closing ceremony sang a song to send off the personnel at the center, who will be returning to their original posts. Those who have been planning to receive service from the central vaccination center may instead visit the Institute of Dermatology near Victory Monument. In October, the institute will offer Covid vaccination on the 1st, 8th, and 29th. Visit time is from 9 am to 3 pm. The health ministry is also providing free vaccination services at various healthcare facilities nationwide. Those seeking vaccination are encouraged to make inquiries at a nearby public healthcare facility. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG221002132349271 -- © Copyright NNT 2022-10-03 - 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!

After Weeks Of Flooding Lat Krabang Residents Find Sandbags Stuffed In A Drain TNR Staff RESIDENTS of a neighbourhood in Bangkok’s Lat Krabang district that has been flooded since September 10 with the floodwater now reeking today (Oct. 2) found that sandbags had been stuffed into a key drain, Amarin TV said. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273526-after-weeks-of-flooding-lat-krabang-residents-find-sandbags-stuffed-in-a-drain/

Residents of Soi Luang Phaeng 6 removing sandbags from a drain that prevented floodwater from flowing out. The Thai headline says, “Sandbags again.” Photos: Amarin TV TNR Staff RESIDENTS of a neighbourhood in Bangkok’s Lat Krabang district that has been flooded since September 10 with the floodwater now reeking today (Oct. 2) found that sandbags had been stuffed into a key drain, Amarin TV said. People living in Soi Luang Phaeng 6 said they started checking the drains after hearing that sandbags were found clogging one of them in a nearby alley. Upon pulling out the first sandbag stuffed in this drain they found over hundred more in there. Once all were removed the floodwater started flowing out. Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2022/10/02/after-weeks-of-flooding-lat-krabang-residents-find-sandbags-stuffed-in-a-drain/ -- © Copyright THAI NEWSROOM 2022-10-03 - 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!

Prawit To Be Named In Lieu Of Prayut As Palang Pracharath’s PM Candidate By Thai Newsroom Reporters Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, right, and Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan, left. DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER-cum-Palang Pracharath party leader Prawit Wongsuwan will likely be named partisan candidate for head of government in the next general election, a coalition MP confirmed Friday (Oct. 1). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273525-prawit-to-be-named-in-lieu-of-prayut-as-palang-pracharath’s-pm-candidate/

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, right, and Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan, left. By Thai Newsroom Reporters DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER-cum-Palang Pracharath party leader Prawit Wongsuwan will likely be named partisan candidate for head of government in the next general election, a coalition MP confirmed Friday (Oct. 1). Pracharath MP Veerakorn Kumprakop said Prawit will likely be named one of a trio of Palang Pracharath candidates for head of government besides Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and the other partisan contestant in the nationwide election which is largely expected to be held early next year. The MP of Nakhon Sawan said Prayut can no longer be pitted for prime minister who might otherwise be legally allowed only to run the country for a two-year time following the next general election, given yesterday’s ruling of the Constitutional Court on his eight-year tenure which will last until 2025. Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2022/10/01/prawit-to-be-named-in-lieu-of-prayut-as-palang-pracharaths-pm-candidate/ -- © Copyright THAI NEWSROOM 2022-10-03 - 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!