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By Goongnang Suksawat Phuket – Four suspects have been arrested in Wichit who were allegedly involved in an online investment scam. A press conference was held at the Region 8 Police Station base in Phuket today (September 27th) led by the Region 8 Police Commander Lieutenant General Amphon Buarabphon. Lieutenant General Amphon told the Phuket Express, “Eight arrest warrants have been issued and four suspects so far were arrested in the Wichit sub-district, Mueang Phuket district. The cost of damage is 1,258,630 Baht from online investment scams.” Full story: https://thephuketexpress.com/2022/09/27/four-people-arrested-in-wichit-allegedly-involved-in-online-investment-scam/ -- © Copyright The Phuket Express 2022-09-28 - 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!

Former Canadian soldier & alleged hitman accused of killing B.C. gangster in Thailand could face death penalty if extradited: lawyer An ex-Canadian soldier and alleged hitman accused of killing a former B.C. gangster in Thailand could face the death penalty if he is extradited to face trial, his lawyer says by Jonny Wakefield Former Canadian soldier Matthew Dupre began an extradition hearing in Edmonton Court of King's Bench Sept. 27, 2022. He is wanted for trial by the Kingdom of Thailand, which claims the Alberta resident participated in the Feb. 4, 2022, homicide of former B.C. United Nations gangster Jimi Singh Sandhu. PHOTO BY COURT DOCUMENTS An ex-Canadian soldier and alleged hitman accused of killing a former B.C. gangster in Thailand could face the death penalty if he is extradited to face trial, his lawyer says. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273119-former-canadian-soldier-alleged-hitman-accused-of-killing-bc-gangster-in-thailand-could-face-death-penalty-if-extradited-lawyer/

Former Canadian soldier Matthew Dupre began an extradition hearing in Edmonton Court of King's Bench Sept. 27, 2022. He is wanted for trial by the Kingdom of Thailand, which claims the Alberta resident participated in the Feb. 4, 2022, homicide of former B.C. United Nations gangster Jimi Singh Sandhu. PHOTO BY COURT DOCUMENTS An ex-Canadian soldier and alleged hitman accused of killing a former B.C. gangster in Thailand could face the death penalty if he is extradited to face trial, his lawyer says by Jonny Wakefield An ex-Canadian soldier and alleged hitman accused of killing a former B.C. gangster in Thailand could face the death penalty if he is extradited to face trial, his lawyer says. Matthew Dupre, 36, began an extradition hearing Tuesday in Edmonton Court of King’s Bench — an early step which could end with his surrender to Thai authorities for trial in the murder of Jimi Singh Sandhu. According to a brief filed by Canada’s Attorney General on behalf of the Kingdom of Thailand, Thai authorities believe Dupre and another Canadian, Gene Karl Lahrkamp, gunned down Sandhu on the island of Phuket Feb. 4, 2022. Sandhu, a member of the United Nations gang, was shot more than 10 times outside his villa at Phuket’s Beachfront Hotel. Thai police found large sums of money and illegal drugs during a search of the villa, “leading investigators to believe that the murder related to an illegal drug trade rivalry,” the government brief states. Full story: https://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/former-canadian-soldier-alleged-hitman-accused-of-killing-b-c-gangster-in-thailand-could-face-death-penalty-if-extradited-lawyer -- © Copyright TTR Weekly 2022-09-28 - 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 AIS partners with China's ZTE to launch 5G innovation center Source: Xinhua | Editor: huaxia BANGKOK, (Xinhua) -- Thailand's leading mobile operator AIS and China's ZTE on Tuesday jointly launched a 5G innovation center in an effort to facilitate local infrastructure upgrading and elevate the nation's digital economy. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273117-thailands-ais-partners-with-chinas-zte-to-launch-5g-innovation-center/

Source: Xinhua | Editor: huaxia BANGKOK, (Xinhua) -- Thailand's leading mobile operator AIS and China's ZTE on Tuesday jointly launched a 5G innovation center in an effort to facilitate local infrastructure upgrading and elevate the nation's digital economy. Thai Minister of Digital Economy and Society Chaiwut Thanakamanusorn said at the launching ceremony that he believed the cooperation between Thai and Chinese companies will certainly help Thailand upgrade its digital technology and achieve the digitalization goals of the national strategy Thailand 4.0. Chaiwut is optimistic that 5G technology will further improve the overall quality of life in the country. Kan Trakulhoon, AIS's chairman of the Board of Directors, said that the cooperation with ZTE is more than a mere partnership. "We have a common goal of seeing Thailand release its full potential and to emerge as an even more powerful digital nation." Full story: https://english.news.cn/20220928/c34c8904049d4e50b145ca039df31bb4/c.html -- © Copyright Xinhua 2022-09-28 - 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!

Somkid Jatusripitak: From economic wizard to Thailand’s next PM? The economic czar for several previous administrations, Somkid Jatusripitak is back in the spotlight and bidding to take the helm of the next government. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273111-somkid-jatusripitak-from-economic-wizard-to-thailand’s-next-pm/

The economic czar for several previous administrations, Somkid Jatusripitak is back in the spotlight and bidding to take the helm of the next government. The renowned economist recently announced his readiness to be a prime ministerial candidate for the Sarng Anakot Thai Party at the next general election, tentatively scheduled for May 7. Somkid, 69, is now chairman of the new political party, whose name translates as “Building Thailand’s Future”. Sarng Anakot Thai was founded by Somkid’s trusted aides, the technocrat duo of Uttama Savanayana and Sontirat Sontijirawong, the party’s leader and secretary-general respectively. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/somkid-jatusripitak-from-economic-wizard-to-thailands-next-pm/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-09-28 - 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!

Innovative technology can help protect coral reefs and you can too Earth Agenda Foundation together with Chulalongkorn University’s Faculty of Veterinary Science, the Department of Marine and Costal Resources and SCG use 3D printing to create an artificial coral reef structure. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273108-innovative-technology-can-help-protect-coral-reefs-and-you-can-too/

Earth Agenda Foundation together with Chulalongkorn University’s Faculty of Veterinary Science, the Department of Marine and Costal Resources and SCG use 3D printing to create an artificial coral reef structure. Following its placement on the sea floor of the Gulf of Thailand in 2020, a variety of marine species have been seen on this complex, stable and durable underwater house. A broken piece of coral can grow on the 3D printed artificial coral reef over a period of time. (Photo courtesy of Earth Agenda Foundation) The brightly colored coral reefs teeming with marine life are far more than just a magnificent sight. The natural undersea attractions that beckon snorkelers and divers also create recreational and job opportunities, generating income for local communities and businesses. More importantly, coral reefs provide a habitat for a diversity of marine creatures and buffer the shores from waves that may flood coastal communities, thus helping prevent loss of life and property. In spite of their importance, coral reefs in the Thai seas and the world’s oceans are facing a plethora of threats including overfishing, physical damage from coastal development, pollution, removal for sale, and unsustainable tourism. Warming waters caused by climate change are causing coral bleaching. These threats have affected and continue to affect the health of the oceans and the ecosystems that support ocean life. A 2018 survey on the status of coral reefs in Thailand by the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) showed that about 37% are damaged or severely damaged, 31.6% are in fairly healthy condition and the rest (31.4%) are in good or very good condition. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/innovative-technology-can-help-protect-coral-reefs-and-you-can-too/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-09-28 - 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 28: 'Noru' starting to bring heavy rain to Thailand, latest information and warnings Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273107-tim-newton-today-sep-28-noru-starting-to-bring-heavy-rain-to-thailand-latest-information-and-warnings/

The typhoon downgrades to a tropical storm but still has plenty of rain to drop on Thailand in coming days. Anutin tries to bluff his way through 'cannabis' push-back. Strange crypto-theft in Koh Samui. With thanks to our sponsor, 5 Star Marine, if you're looking for the best day boat tours out of Phuket.... https://5starmarinephuket.com

COVID-19 preventive measures in schools to be lifted from October 1st For the first time since 2019, and effective from October 1st, Thailand’s Ministry of Education is to rescind measures currently applied in all schools to prevent and control the spread of COVID-19. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273106-covid-19-preventive-measures-in-schools-to-be-lifted-from-october-1st/

For the first time since 2019, and effective from October 1st, Thailand’s Ministry of Education is to rescind measures currently applied in all schools to prevent and control the spread of COVID-19. The lifting of all the preventive measures is in line with the improvement in the COVID-19 situation in the country and will coincide with the reclassification of COVID-19 as an “infectious disease under watch”, downgrading it from a “dangerous infectious disease”. From Saturday, face-mask wearing all the time in schools, seat distancing of 1-2 metres, limits on the number o participants in group activities, the provision of additional hand cleaning facilities and daily disinfecting of classrooms, toilets and frequently touched will cease. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/covid-19-preventive-measures-in-schools-to-be-lifted-from-october-1st/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-09-28 - 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!

Acting PM Prawit wants ‘tangible’ solution to planned promotion for household solar panels ‘soon’ By Erich Parpart Acting Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan has once again instructed related agencies to come up with measures to encourage and help people to install a solar rooftop system at their houses to tackle rising energy prices. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273103-acting-pm-prawit-wants-‘tangible’-solution-to-planned-promotion-for-household-solar-panels-‘soon’/

By Erich Parpart Acting Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan has once again instructed related agencies to come up with measures to encourage and help people to install a solar rooftop system at their houses to tackle rising energy prices. Gen. Prawit asked about updates on the project at the Energy Policy and Planning Office’s meeting on September 9. At the Cabinet meeting week, he instructed the Interior Ministry, the Energy Ministry, the Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) and the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) at the Cabinet meeting to come up with tangible measures soon. Full story: https://www.thaienquirer.com/44714/acting-pm-prawit-wants-tangible-solution-to-planned-promotion-for-household-solar-panels-soon/ -- © Copyright Thai Enquirer 2022-09-28 - 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 - Wednesday September 28 2022 Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273101-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-wednesday-september-28-2022/

Listen to the news: The government yesterday approved a budget of 3.85 billion baht for the construction of a new hospital and rail station called Siriraj station which will connect the red and Orange lines and be the first station with direct access to the hospital. The new hospital building will reduce the risk of overcrowding at the existing Siriaj hospital. Gen Prayut along with Deputy Prime Minister Prawit, the national police chief, and them finance ministry were found not guilty by the civil court yesterday on charges of abuse of power, the case was brought by student protesters who had objected against the imposition of a state of emergency in Bangkok. Police in Hua Hin report a body of a man was found in the sea about 50 meters from the shore, close to Hua Hin soi 75/2, He was identified as a 37 year old Thai water sports instructor, his body was taken for an autopsy. A woman was found dead and two others - a boy and his mother are still missing after the three went out on a boat across a reservoir in Nakon Ratchasima on Monday. Rescuers discovered the dead woman’s body floating yesterday. Police on Koh Samui are investigating a gang linked with the Russian mafia who extorted $50,000 from a young Russian couple last week, the men had demanded 3 million, the two transferred the funds from their crypto currency account, police believe two of the gang may have already left Thailand. A team of young engineers at Chulabhorn Royal Academy, Chulalongkorn University, and several others have been accepted as the only Asian team in a “Deep Space Challenge organized by Nasa. The group has developed food for astronauts using dehydrated edible Sago Worms, a regular high protein food currently enjoyed in the south of Thailand. Region: Vietnam: Typhoon Noru swept across Da Nang last night forcing the evacuation of at least 800 thousand people, and the cancellation of hundreds of flights as airports closed.. Typhoon Noru left at least 8 people dead in the Philippines, and is now heading for eastern Thailand. Noru is due to sweep across eastern Thailand this evening, and by this time tomorrow will be over Nakhon Ratchasima and shall continue to drench central Thailand. Chiang Mai: Bright but cloudy , DRY 34C Bangkok: Cloudy thunderstorms 31C Pattaya and SE: Cloudy with rain 30C. Phuket: Bright, Cloudy with thunder showers 28C. Hua Hin: light Cloudy with showers this afternoon, 31 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 2022-09-28 - 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!

Thaksin Wonders If Prawit Would Be Happy With Prayut’s Possible Comeback By Thai Newsroom Reporters Suspended Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, left, and former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, right. Photo: MNG Online FORMER PREMIER THAKSIN Shinawatra yesterday (Sept 27) said he wondered if Caretaker Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan would be truly satisfied with a possible comeback of a court-suspended Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha shortly. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273099-thaksin-wonders-if-prawit-would-be-happy-with-prayut’s-possible-comeback/

Suspended Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, left, and former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, right. Photo: MNG Online By Thai Newsroom Reporters FORMER PREMIER THAKSIN Shinawatra yesterday (Sept 27) said he wondered if Caretaker Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan would be truly satisfied with a possible comeback of a court-suspended Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha shortly. During a Care Clubhouse live podcast, Thaksin said it would be unlikely for Prawit who concurrently heads the ruling Palang Pracharath Party to be very happy with the possibility of Prayut returning as head of government as of the upcoming Friday since, he said, the caretaker premier has considerably enjoyed running the country. “How could Prawit possibly give up on the power invested upon himself with which he is virtually having fun? He is no longer wobbling around since he became caretaker prime minister. Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2022/09/28/thaksin-wonders-if-prawit-would-be-happy-with-prayuts-possible-comeback/ -- © Copyright THAI NEWSROOM 2022-09-28 - 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 - Wednesday 28 September by Chili Radio Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273095-world-sports-news-wednesday-28-september-by-chili-radio/

Listen to the news: F1 - Chinese driver Zhou Guanyu will stay with the Alfa Romeo team for a second season in 2023. Team principal Frederic Vasseur said the 23-year-old had impressed with his work ethic in his debut year after graduating from Formula 2. He also said Zhou has adapted to Formula 1 in a short time and has been one of the best surprises of our season. The Chinese driver said he was "happy and grateful" to be retained. American Football - Cooper Rush passed for 215 yards and one touchdown as the Dallas Cowboys earned a 23-16 win over the New York Giants. Rush,completed 21 of 31 passes as the Cowboys made it two wins from three games this season. Download the Chili Radio app : https://chiliradio.app for Chili Pop and Chili Classics. -- © Copyright Chili RADIO 2022-09-28 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!

Thai Ministry of Public Health reiterates safe and practical cannabis and hemp draft law By Nop Meechukhun Dr. Praphon Tangsrikiatkul // PHOTO: Matichon The Ministry of Public Health reiterates the cannabis and hemp draft law to be safe and practical, prioritizing the needs of the people. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273094-thai-ministry-of-public-health-reiterates-safe-and-practical-cannabis-and-hemp-draft-law/

Dr. Praphon Tangsrikiatkul // PHOTO: Matichon By Nop Meechukhun The Ministry of Public Health reiterates the cannabis and hemp draft law to be safe and practical, prioritizing the needs of the people. Dr. Praphon Tangsrikiatkul, Committee Chairman of Marijuana for Medical Use under the Ministry of Public Health, revealed on Monday, September 26th, that the committee held a meeting with the Public Health Ministry to review and seek conclusions for the guidelines of planting, producing, using and distributing cannabis and hemp for medical purposes after the draft bill was voted withdrawn earlier this month. The Chairman stated that the committee acknowledged the needs of the people in Thailand and around the world to decriminalize marijuana for medical purposes and attempted to draft the law and regulations for the sake of the people and hopefully for the reformation of the Thai health system. Full story: https://www.thaiexaminer.com/thai-news-foreigners/2022/09/28/russian-gang-extort-couple-out-of-50k-evgenii-abdullin-ekaterina/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-09-28 - 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: Russian mafia gang extort young Russian couple out of $50k at a local coffee shop on Ko Samui by James Morris and Son Nguyen Ko Samui police interview Mr Evgenii Abdullin and his 31-year-old wife Ekaterina Abdullin at their favourite coffee shop in the Taling-ngam area of Ko Samui on Tuesday after Mr Evgenii filed a complaint concerning an incident there Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1273064-six-alleged-foreign-wanted-by-police-for-reportedly-extorting-russian-for-crypto-currency/?do=findComment&comment=17630731

Russian mafia gang extort young Russian couple out of $50k at a local coffee shop on Ko Samui by James Morris and Son Nguyen Ko Samui police interview Mr Evgenii Abdullin and his 31-year-old wife Ekaterina Abdullin at their favourite coffee shop in the Taling-ngam area of Ko Samui on Tuesday after Mr Evgenii filed a complaint concerning an incident there on the 15th September last when he was forced to pay over $50,000 in cryptocurrency funds to a gang of six men -who police are now investigating and are believed to be linked to the Russian mafia according to officers in Ko Samui and Surat Thani. Mysterious exploits of a six-member gang including Russians, Kazakh nationals and a German have been tracked by police since Monday when the disturbing case was reported to Ko Samui Police Station. The gang is believed to have spent some time in Pattaya in Chonburi province before travelling to Ko Samui where they stayed in a hotel before and after confronting the Russian couple at a local café on the popular holiday island. Police on Ko Samui are investigating the activities of a gang linked with the Russian mafia who extorted $50,000 from a young Russian couple on the island on Thursday, September 15th last while pursuing them after a menacing demand that $3 million be paid over to them in cryptocurrency funds. It is not quite clear what the basis for the ultimatum was or if any members of the gang are still in Thailand with at least two having left the country between September 17th and 20th last. A Russian couple was threatened and had money extorted from their cryptocurrency accounts on September 15th last on Ko Samui before reporting the case to the local police on Monday after a six-member gang began following them and intimidating them seeking to have further funds transferred to them using Bybit, a Singapore based cryptocurrency exchange. Full story: https://www.thaiexaminer.com/thai-news-foreigners/2022/09/28/russian-gang-extort-couple-out-of-50k-evgenii-abdullin-ekaterina/ -- © Copyright Thai Examiner 2022-09-28 - 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!