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By Monica Miller & Peter Hoskins The pound has fallen to a record low against the dollar as markets react to the UK's biggest tax cuts in 50 years. In early Asia trade, sterling slipped just below $1.04 - the lowest level since decimalisation in 1971 - before regaining some ground to about $1.05. That came after Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng unveiled historic tax cuts funded by huge increases in borrowing. Full story: https://www.bbc.com/news/business-63030208 -- © Copyright BBC 2022-09-26

Vegetarian Festival Starts in Bangkok’s Chinatown BANGKOK, Sept 26 (TNA) – The vegetarian festival started at the old Yaowarat market as most consumers understood the rising prices of vegetarian foods. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272923-vegetarian-festival-starts-in-bangkok’s-chinatown/

BANGKOK, Sept 26 (TNA) – The vegetarian festival started at the old Yaowarat market as most consumers understood the rising prices of vegetarian foods. The festival was set from Sept 25 to Oct 4. Thai people of the Chinese origin were actively buying vegetarian foods and ingredients to prepare such foods as they were about to abstain meat consumption from Sept 26. The owner of Lim Uang Shui, an 80-year-old vegetarian food eatery, said the shop had to raise its food prices by 10 baht per pack because the costs of ingredients were increasing due to economic problems and flooding. Full story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-1025140 -- © Copyright Thai News Agency 2022-09-26 - 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 Governor orders continued monitoring after tremor felt from earthquake on Sumatra Island By Goongnang Suksawat Phuket – The Phuket Governor has ordered close monitoring after earthquakes were reported on Sumatra Island with tremors felt in Phuket but no damages were reported. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272921-phuket-governor-orders-continued-monitoring-after-tremor-felt-from-earthquake-on-sumatra-island/

By Goongnang Suksawat Phuket – The Phuket Governor has ordered close monitoring after earthquakes were reported on Sumatra Island with tremors felt in Phuket but no damages were reported. The Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew immediatedly ordered local authorities to check on any damages. The initial assessment showed that no damage was reported in Phuket. Full story: https://thephuketexpress.com/2022/09/25/update-phuket-governor-orders-continued-monitoring-after-tremor-felt-from-earthquake-on-sumatra-island/ -- © Copyright The Phuket Express 2022-09-26 - 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!

Three foreign tourists rescued after getting stuck in a rip current near Patong Beach By Goongnang Suksawat PHOTO: Patong Lifeguard Patong – Three female foreign tourists have been rescued after getting stuck in a rip current near Patong Beach at night. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272920-three-foreign-tourists-rescued-after-getting-stuck-in-a-rip-current-near-patong-beach/

PHOTO: Patong Lifeguard By Goongnang Suksawat Patong – Three female foreign tourists have been rescued after getting stuck in a rip current near Patong Beach at night. The Patong Lifeguards reported September 23rd that at about 8:00 P.M. three female foreign tourists were seen calling for help in the sea near Patong Beach. It was very lucky that there were some jet-ski operators and lifeguards who were still at the Beach at this time. The three foreign tourists were safely taken back to the beach by a jet-ski. The Patong Lifeguards are warning tourists not to go into the sea at night. Full story: https://thephuketexpress.com/2022/09/24/three-foreign-tourists-rescued-after-getting-stuck-in-a-rip-current-near-patong-beach/ -- © Copyright The Phuket Express 2022-09-26 - 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!

Officials inspect Singkhorn border checkpoint ahead of possible reopening By Online Reporter File photo Officials have inspected the Singkhorn border checkpoint ahead of its possible full reopening next month. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272918-officials-inspect-singkhorn-border-checkpoint-ahead-of-possible-reopening/

File photo By Online Reporter Officials have inspected the Singkhorn border checkpoint ahead of its possible full reopening next month. Last week, the Governor of Prachuap Khiri Khan Province, along with government agencies and private sector representatives, visited the Singkhorn temporary checkpoint and inspected the border checkpoint building. Currently the border can only be used as a temporary loading and unloading point for the transportation of goods between the Prachuap Khiri Khan and Myeik Province in Myanmar. However, from October 1, officials in Prachuap are aiming for the Singkhorn to fully reopen with government agency staff set to resume operations from the main building at the checkpoint. Full story: https://www.huahintoday.com/hua-hin-news/officials-inspect-singkhorn-border-checkpoint-ahead-of-possible-reopening/ -- © Copyright Hua Hin Today 2022-09-26 - 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 mayor announces set prices and legal selling hours for beach services By Tanakorn Panyadee PHOTO: TMN Cable TV Pattaya Pattaya — Pattaya Mayor Poramase Ngampiches announced set prices and legal selling hours for beach services. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272917-pattaya-mayor-announces-set-prices-and-legal-selling-hours-for-beach-services/

PHOTO: TMN Cable TV Pattaya By Tanakorn Panyadee Pattaya — Pattaya Mayor Poramase Ngampiches announced set prices and legal selling hours for beach services. The mayor has ordered all beach vendors in Pattaya City limits to strictly obey to these prices for the following services: Normal beach chairs – no more than 50 baht per day Laydown beach chairs – no more than 100 baht per day Small swim ring – no more than 50 baht per day Big swim ring – no more than 100 baht per day Additionally, the mayor determined the official opening times for beach chair vendors, which are 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday through Sunday and on special holidays. During upcoming events like the Pattaya Fireworks Festival or Loy Krathong, the vendors will be allowed to operate from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/09/24/pattaya-mayor-announces-set-prices-and-legal-selling-hours-for-beach-services/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-09-26 - 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 26: Bangkok open til midnight, moving the capital, US President a no-show at APEC Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272916-tim-newton-today-sep-26-bangkok-open-til-midnight-moving-the-capital-us-president-a-no-show-at-apec/

A proposal to keep some of Bangkok's tourist areas open until midnight, beyond just the party zones, President Biden not coming to APEC, moving Bangkok's urban population centre.

Pattaya City Council urges Mayor to broaden legal operating zone for nightlife venues By Tanakorn Panyadee Pattaya —The Pattaya City Council urged the mayor to broaden the legal operating zone for nightlife venues to include those outside the zone in order to cope with new possible legal opening hours. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272915-pattaya-city-council-urges-mayor-to-broaden-legal-operating-zone-for-nightlife-venues/

By Tanakorn Panyadee Pattaya —The Pattaya City Council urged the mayor to broaden the legal operating zone for nightlife venues to include those outside the zone in order to cope with new possible legal opening hours. The proposal was raised by a member of the Pattaya City Council, Damrongkiat Pinitkan, during the council’s 5th meeting on Friday, September 23rd, urging the mayor to revise the legal operating zone for nightlife venues, which has remained unchanged since 2002 or 20 years ago. Damrongkiat cited that there were many venues outside the current zones that aspired to operate fully legally, and their sole obstacle was this obsolete rule. According to him, the rule only allowed operators to run entertainment businesses on the right side of Pattaya Third Road down to Bali Hai Pier. But in reality, many businesses popped up on the left side as well as Jomtien and Naklua, and they all wished to receive a proper license. “When these venues are in the legal operating zones, they will benefit from the extension of the legal opening hours too,” Damrongkiat said in the meeting. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/09/24/pattaya-city-council-urges-mayor-to-broaden-legal-operating-zone-for-nightlife-venues/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-09-26 - 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 teen Atthaya edges Kang for LPGA NW Arkansas trophy Atthaya Thitikul holds her trophy after winning the LPGA Walmart NW Arkansas Championship golf tournament, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in Rogers, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods) Thailand’s golfer Atthaya Thitikul rolled in a birdie putt at the second playoff hole on Sunday to edge Danielle Kang and capture her second LPGA title at the NW Arkansas Championship. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272911-thai-teen-atthaya-edges-kang-for-lpga-nw-arkansas-trophy/

Thai Baht continues to weaken below 37.60 Baht/US$ as market awaits outcome of MPC to raise rates By Narudon Daisachulshu The Thai Baht continued its dip as the new week starts and Kasikorn Research Center has come out to say that it expects the Thai currency to slide to as low as 37.80 Baht to the US$ during the course of this week. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272906-thai-baht-continues-to-weaken-below-3760-bahtus-as-market-awaits-outcome-of-mpc-to-raise-rates/

By Narudon Daisachulshu The Thai Baht continued its dip as the new week starts and Kasikorn Research Center has come out to say that it expects the Thai currency to slide to as low as 37.80 Baht to the US$ during the course of this week. Thai Baht, which on Friday broke through the 37.50 Baht to the greenback was trading at 16-year low of 37.63 this morning, the last time it was trading at this level as in early September 2006. Kasikorn Bank came out to say that it expects that during this week Thai Baht would trade around 37.00-37.80 Baht per dollar. Full story: https://www.thaienquirer.com/44578/thai-baht-continues-to-weaken-below-37-60-baht-us-as-market-awaits-outcome-of-mpc-to-raise-rates/ -- © Copyright Thai Enquirer 2022-09-26 - 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!

70-year-old Australian man allegedly punched in the face by tourist after trying to stop a fight in Pattaya By Tanakorn Panyadee Pattaya — A 70-year-old Australian man was allegedly punched in the face by an intoxicated tourist after trying to stop him from fighting with a motorcycle taxi rider. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272903-70-year-old-australian-man-allegedly-punched-in-the-face-by-tourist-after-trying-to-stop-a-fight-in-pattaya/

By Tanakorn Panyadee Pattaya — A 70-year-old Australian man was allegedly punched in the face by an intoxicated tourist after trying to stop him from fighting with a motorcycle taxi rider. The assault took place Friday night, September 23rd, at an intersection on Soi Buakhao in South Pattaya. The injured elderly man was only identified as Mr. Tony (70) and sustained a non-life threatening injury to his face. He was aided and taken to a hospital by rescue services. Local media asked an eyewitness, Mrs. Suwan Jessen (54), about the incident. She said Mr. Tony saw an unidentified foreign tourist quarreling with a motorcycle taxi driver and went to stop the situation from escalating. However, the tourist punched Mr. Tony in the face for his intervention and walked away. The tourist also seemed heavily intoxicated, Mrs. Suwan added. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/09/24/70-year-old-australian-man-allegedly-punched-in-the-face-by-tourist-after-trying-to-stop-a-fight-in-pattaya/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-09-26 - 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 snooker ace Mink wins world mixed doubles title with Australian Neil Robertson Thai female world snooker champion Nutcharut "Mink" Wongharuthai added the world mixed doubles title earlier today when she won in Milton Keynes, England, with Australian Neil Robertson. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272897-thai-snooker-ace-mink-wins-world-mixed-doubles-title-with-australian-neil-robertson/

Thai female world snooker champion Nutcharut "Mink" Wongharuthai added the world mixed doubles title earlier today when she won in Milton Keynes, England, with Australian Neil Robertson. The pair picked up more than a million baht each (30,000 pounds) for their 4-2 win over English pair Mark Selby and Rebecca Kenna in a tournament that was televised live in Thailand. Robertson praised his partner for being instrumental in the qualifying round when Mink rolled in a 74 break to help them reach the final. Mink, 22, is based in Bangkok at the High Ten snooker club where she completed the first recorded 147 maximum break by a woman. She won the world individual women's championship earlier this year beating a Belgian lady in Sheffield, England. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-09-26 - 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 - Monday September 26 2022 Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272896-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-monday-september-26-2022/

Listen to the news: Thailand's foreign minister says he will personally ask President Joe biden to attend the APEC meeting due to take place in Bangkok this November. His comments came after Biden’s office said the president would attend the G20 summit in Bali but then fly straight back to the U.S. Other regional leaders are expected to attend; these are likely to include Vladimir Putin and possibly Xi Jinping. The Myanmar model Han Lay who was detained at bangkok airport last week and faced being deported to Myanmar, says she is now being looked after by officials from the UN’s refugee agency at the airport and is seeking political asylum in Canada. Thai Farmers have asked the government to help regulate the price of cannabis the value of their crops dropped, they claim there is oversupply now that the public are allied to grow their own plants. Government is pressing ahead with expanding 3 main airports, Suvarnabhumi, Don Mueang and U-Tapao, ahead of an expected increase in passengers during the high season, Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi will be able to handle up to 120 million passengers per annually in the coming years. Heading top Bangkok? The Sustainability Expo starts today at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center close to Asoke in Bangkok. The week-long event will focus on "Sufficiency for Sustainability". Region: Bangladesh: 24 people were killed and dozens missing after a boat packed with Hindu devotees sank yesterday in the worst waterways disaster to hit the country in more than a year. Japan: At least 2 are dead and thousands remain without water and electricity following a major storm over the weekend, Super typhoon Noru has caused severe damage across theNorthern Philippines, and is heading west towards Danang, The Typhoon is expected to bringing torrential rain to north and east Thailand on Wednesday or Thursday. A lots of weather is being sucked towards the typhoon from southern Thailand which means much of the south Can expect heavy rain over the next few days. Chiang Mai: Cloudy Thunderstorms 28C Bangkok: Cloudy thunderstorms 28C Pattaya and SE: Cloudy with torrential rain 29C. Phuket: Bright, Cloudy with showers 30C. Hua Hin: Cloudy with rain, heavy this afternoon 29 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 2022-09-26 - 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 - Monday 26 September by Chili Radio Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272894-world-sports-news-monday-26-september-by-chili-radio/