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Royally Sponsored Name of Bang Sue Grand Station BANGKOK, Sept 30 (TNA) – The Bang Sue Grand Station received its new and royally sponsored name “Sathani Klang Krung Thep Apiwat” meaning the great prosperity of Bangkok Metropolis. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273308-royally-sponsored-name-of-bang-sue-grand-station/

BANGKOK, Sept 30 (TNA) – The Bang Sue Grand Station received its new and royally sponsored name “Sathani Klang Krung Thep Apiwat” meaning the great prosperity of Bangkok Metropolis. The Light Red Line section of the new Red Line from Bang Sue to Taling Chan was renamed “Nakhon Vithi” and the Dark Red Line link from Bang Sue to Rangsit “Thani Rathaya” meaning the routes of the city. The Red Line passes through the Bang Sue Grand Station. Full story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-1028472 -- © Copyright Thai News Agency 2022-09-30 - 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!

Drug stores now required to always have a pharmacist on duty By Editor The Pharmacy Council of Thailand has warned all drug stores to have at least one pharmacist on duty starting from October 1st or their licences would be revoked. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273307-drug-stores-now-required-to-always-have-a-pharmacist-on-duty/

By Editor The Pharmacy Council of Thailand has warned all drug stores to have at least one pharmacist on duty starting from October 1st or their licences would be revoked. Assoc Prof Kitti Pithaknitinan, president of the council, said that the council has issued a circular to all drug stores. Kitti said the warning was issued because the leniency for drug stores to have pharmacists on standby for at least three hours a day would expire at the end of this month. The Pharmacy Act enacted in 1967 required all pharmacies to have at least one pharmacist on duty. But a legal amendment was issued in 1979 granting leniency that allowed the pharmacies to have one pharmacist on standby for three hours. A pharmacy can only operate with a registered pharmacist in the shop. If a drug store does not have a pharmacist on standby while it is open, the pharmacist in charge of the shop will see his or her pharmacist licence suspended or revoked by the council, Kitti said. The revocation will automatically cancel the drug sale licence of the drug store, he explained. The law also requires all pharmacies to carry the name tags of pharmacists on standby at all times, Kitti added. Source: https://royalcoastreview.com/2022/09/drug-stores-now-required-to-always-have-a-pharmacist-on-duty/ -- © Copyright Royal Coast Review 2022-09-30 - 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!

Putting objects in the road to stop people parking is illegal, govt warns By Online Reporter Ever get frustrated at never being able to find parking space when you are out in town? Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273306-putting-objects-in-the-road-to-stop-people-parking-is-illegal-govt-warns/

By Online Reporter Ever get frustrated at never being able to find parking space when you are out in town? It can really be a problem during the weekend when there is extra traffic on the roads. Or worse, finding what looks like a suitable parking space only to discover that someone placed some kind of obstacle in order to prevent you and others from parking. You will likely have seen it before. In fact, it can be an all too common site in towns and cities across Thailand – people putting objects in the road to save a parking space outside of their property. They normally put plastic chairs, tyres or old plant pots, but really nothing is off limits. Full story: https://www.huahintoday.com/thailand-news/putting-objects-in-the-road-to-stop-people-parking-is-illegal-govt-warns/ -- © Copyright Hua Hin Today 2022-09-30 - 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!

Biden’s APEC no-show seen as a blow to Thai government’s credibility By Thai PBS World’s Regional Desk (FILE) US President Joe Biden disembarks from Air Force One upon arrival at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport in Cleveland, Ohio, July 6, 2022, as he travels to speak about the economy. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP) US President Joe Biden’s decision to skip the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in Thailand in November is a reflection of the Thai government’s weak international image and the fallout of a democracy deficit, many political observers believe. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273304-biden’s-apec-no-show-seen-as-a-blow-to-thai-government’s-credibility/

(FILE) US President Joe Biden disembarks from Air Force One upon arrival at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport in Cleveland, Ohio, July 6, 2022, as he travels to speak about the economy. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP) By Thai PBS World’s Regional Desk US President Joe Biden’s decision to skip the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in Thailand in November is a reflection of the Thai government’s weak international image and the fallout of a democracy deficit, many political observers believe. “The decision comes as a bolt from the blue, destroying the dream of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha who had hoped to exploit the presence of world leaders at the APEC Summit for political gains,” says Prof Ukrist Pathmanand from Chulalongkorn University’s Institute of Asian Studies. Biden reportedly informed the Thai embassy in Washington that Vice President Kamala Harris would represent the US at the summit on November 18-19 in Bangkok. Biden’s absence could be viewed as pressure on Thailand over the state of domestic democracy, according to a senior official at the Foreign Ministry who spoke on condition of anonymity. The US administration has made clear that it wants to see Thailand make progress in democracy development to become a role model in the region, but the hearing in the Constitutional Court regarding Prayut’s tenure as prime minister under the new charter was not what Washington would have liked to see, he said. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/bidens-apec-no-show-seen-as-a-blow-to-thai-governments-credibility/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-09-30 - 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!

D-Day arrives for suspended Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha, will Constitutional Court rule that his term limit is reached or not? By Adam Judd After weeks of the Thai Constitutional Court mulling behind the scenes over a challenge by opposition politicians to Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha about his legal term limit, D-Day has arrived. In short, Prayut Chan-O-Cha was suspended from his duties as Prime Minister on August 24th by the Thai Constitutional Court pending their legal decision on the matter of his term limit. He remained active, however, as Defense Minister. The opposition believes that Prayut has reached the constitutional term limit of eight years, having taken over power in 2014 after leading a military coup. The sitting government, however, believes that the current constitution was only ratified in 2017 and made official in terms of Prayut’s role, thus in their opinion they believe Prayut has not reached eight years in power. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/09/29/d-day-arrives-for-suspended-thai-prime-minister-prayut-chan-o-cha-will-constitutional-court-rule-that-his-term-limit-is-reached-or-not/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-09-30 - 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 tight at Constitutional Court ahead of Prayut’s premiership term ruling today Friday Thailand’s Constitutional Court and its offices have been declared restricted areas from 7pm Thursday night until 6am on Monday, ahead of the court’s ruling on the 8-year term in office of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Friday afternoon. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273299-security-tight-at-constitutional-court-ahead-of-prayut’s-premiership-term-ruling-today-friday/

Thailand’s Constitutional Court and its offices have been declared restricted areas from 7pm Thursday night until 6am on Monday, ahead of the court’s ruling on the 8-year term in office of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Friday afternoon. Only authorised persons and their vehicles are currently allowed entry to the restricted areas and they are subject to checks by guards. The security measure was ordered by president of the Constitutional Court, Worawit Kangsasitiam, after they wereinformed by security agencies of potential disturbances related to the court’s ruling. About 300 police officers will be at the Constitutional Court today (Friday) to maintain peace and order. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/security-tight-at-constitutional-court-ahead-of-prayuts-premiership-term-ruling-today-friday/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-09-30 - 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!

Tim Newton Today - Sep 30: Former Thai PM Prayut learns his fate today, fallout from storms Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273296-tim-newton-today-sep-30-former-thai-pm-prayut-learns-his-fate-today-fallout-from-storms/

Today the constitutional court in Thailand hands down its decision about Prayut and his tenure as Thai prime minister, there's a LOT of rain and water heading towards Bangkok, the latest on the Samui crypto theft story, 20 Thai baht bills recalled. Join me for the LIVE program on Saturday at 9am, Thai time. With thanks to our sponsors... https://5starmarinephuket.com

Noru weakens into low pressure cell, more rain for Bangkok and 23 other provinces Friday Tropical depression Noru has weakened to a low pressure cell,with its centre located in the Muang district of Thailand’snorth-eastern province of Chaiyaphum, according to the Thai Meteorological Department. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273294-noru-weakens-into-low-pressure-cell-more-rain-for-bangkok-and-23-other-provinces-friday/

Tropical depression Noru has weakened to a low pressure cell,with its centre located in the Muang district of Thailand’snorth-eastern province of Chaiyaphum, according to the Thai Meteorological Department. In its 7pm bulletin last night (Thursday), the department also warned that the low pressure cell, compounded by the intensifying south-westerly monsoon over the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand, will cause heavy rain in the 24 provinces today (Friday), including Bangkok and its peripherals, which may result in flash floods at the feet of mountains and waterway overflows. Rough seas and strong winds are forecast for the Andaman Sea and the Gulf, with waves between 2m and 3m and over 3m in stormy areas. Small vessels are advised to remain ashore until Sunday, said the department. Source: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/noru-weakens-into-low-pressure-cell-more-rain-for-bangkok-and-23-other-provinces-friday/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-09-30 - 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 - Friday September 30 2022 Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273292-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-friday-september-30-2022/

Listen to the news: Nine judges at the constitutional court are due to announce their ruling on the fate of suspended Prime Minister Prayut, Security is tight with much of the court area closed off to all but essential visitors. The judges will read their ruling at 3pm on the eight-year term of Gen Prayut under the 2017 constitution, which will be televised. Caretaker Prime Minister Prawit dismissed fears of pro-Prayut protesters clashing following the ruling. The Department of Health has announced the requirement for people to wear facemasks on public transport and in cinemas will continue after tomorrow's re classification of Covid 19 from a ‘dangerous’ to a ‘communicable’ disease. The department advised the public to continue to be cautious and maintain social distancing where possible. Two men in their 20’s were arrested in Bangkok for selling firearms online to a group of more than 4,000 followers during the past two years. Both confessed to charges of unauthorized production, repair, import, and possession of firearms for sale. An official at the land office in Pattani has been arrested for allegedly demanding a 120,000-baht kick back in exchange for issuing land title deeds. Anti-Corruption officers responded to a property developer who filed a complaint by noting numbers on bank notes which were then given to the suspect, the man was then arrested with the bank notes in his possession. The Bank of Thailand has stopped distributing 20 baht banknotes after it found that the Thai and Arabic numerals of some of the bills did not match. The Bank is consulting with the printing company, the notes are valid although they urge people to return them to the bank. Region: A Hong Kong court sentenced a pro-democracy activist and former lawmaker, Ted Hui, to 3 1/2 years in jail for "criminal contempt" after he failed to show up for trial in several criminal cases. Mr Hui, aged 40, fled Hong Kong in December 2020, several months after China imposed it’s national security law. Chiang Mai: Cloudy with rain 29 C Bangkok: Cloudy Rain 30C Pattaya and SE: Cloudy with rain 29C. Phuket: Bright, Cloudy with rain 28C. Hua Hin: Cloudy with isolated showers 30 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 2022-09-30 - 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!

Thai marijuana entrepreneurs and farmers urge government to assure marijuana law due to fear over its first withdrawal By Nop Meechukhun PHOTO: Thansettakij Local entrepreneurs of marijuana businesses are urging the Thai government to reiterate its support on cannabis and hemp laws due to fears over the withdrawal of the first draft law by the House of Representatives. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273282-thai-marijuana-entrepreneurs-and-farmers-urge-government-to-assure-marijuana-law-due-to-fear-over-its-first-withdrawal/

PHOTO: Thansettakij By Nop Meechukhun Local entrepreneurs of marijuana businesses are urging the Thai government to reiterate its support on cannabis and hemp laws due to fears over the withdrawal of the first draft law by the House of Representatives. The rejection showed disagreement among the coalition government as well as triggered fears among health associations, cannabis investors, and the public as the law may be delayed without notice and cause significant financial loss among investors and negative consequences among society. Sittichai Daengprasert, chairman of the Dietary Supplement Industry Club and Herbal Industry Club under the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI), stated that the withdrawal caused confusion among small entrepreneurs and concerns that the drug may be recategorized as an illegal narcotic drug again. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/09/29/thai-marijuana-entrepreneurs-and-farmers-urge-government-to-assure-marijuana-law-due-to-fear-over-its-first-withdrawal/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-09-30 - 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!

Pagoda At Chiang Mai Temple Collapses After Days Of Rain TNR Staff AN HISTORIC pagoda at Wat Srisuphan Silver Temple in Chiang Mai collapsed after several days of torrential rain. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273280-pagoda-at-chiang-mai-temple-collapses-after-days-of-rain/

TNR Staff AN HISTORIC pagoda at Wat Srisuphan Silver Temple in Chiang Mai collapsed after several days of torrential rain today (Sept. 29) with this following the collapse of a part of the historic city wall near Chang Puak gate that has been standing for 750 years last Saturday (Sept 24), Matichon newspaper said this evening. However monks of this temple said on the Facebook page that a miracle occurred because this 500-year-old sacred pagoda is taller than a three-storey building but in collapsing did not hit the adjacent school. An hour before its collapse the temple’s monks had alerted on their page that cracks had now appeared in the pagoda and they had to be careful. Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2022/09/29/pagoda-at-chiang-mai-temple-collapses-after-days-of-rain/ -- © Copyright THAI NEWSROOM 2022-09-30 - 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 airport clarifies after passengers asked to get out of minivan By Goongnang Suksawat Phuket – The Phuket International Airport has clarified after a story of passengers who were asked to get out of a minivan has gone viral in social media. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273279-phuket-airport-clarifies-after-passengers-asked-to-get-out-of-minivan/

By Goongnang Suksawat Phuket – The Phuket International Airport has clarified after a story of passengers who were asked to get out of a minivan has gone viral in social media. The story went viral in social media this morning (September 29th) with a video and a message, “A minivan driver arrived at the airport to pick up customers who booked online. Airport staffers stopped the minivan at the airport exit before they asked the passengers who had booked online to get out of the minivan and take a registered taxi from the airport directly.” The Phuket International Airport has issued a press release this afternoon which concluded, “Yesterday (September 28th) a minivan taxi arrived at the domestic terminal to pick up passengers who booked via an online application.” Full story: https://thephuketexpress.com/2022/09/29/phuket-airport-clarifies-after-passengers-asked-to-get-out-of-minivan/ -- © Copyright The Phuket Express 2022-09-30 - 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!

Misprinted 20 Baht Polymer Banknotes In Circulation TNR Staff Some 20 baht banknotes. The Thai headline says, “Erroneous banknotes.” Photo: Sanook.com THE BANK of Thailand said today (Sept. 29) that an error was found in a batch of 20 baht banknotes with the Thai numeral not matching the Arabic one. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273278-misprinted-20-baht-polymer-banknotes-in-circulation/

Some 20 baht banknotes. The Thai headline says, “Erroneous banknotes.” Photo: Sanook.com TNR Staff THE BANK of Thailand said today (Sept. 29) that an error was found in a batch of 20 baht banknotes with the Thai numeral not matching the Arabic one but the public could still use them as normal until they are fully removed from the system, Sanook.com said this evening (Sept. 29). Ms. Wachira Aromdee, the central bank’s deputy governor for administrative affairs, said further distribution of the misprinted banknotes was immediately halted. The error occurred in the printing process undertaken by De La Rue International Limited (DLR) that got a contract in 2020 to supply 100 million banknotes. Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2022/09/29/misprinted-20-baht-polymer-banknotes-in-circulation/ -- © Copyright THAI NEWSROOM 2022-09-30 - 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!