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By Thai Newsroom Reporters IT REMAINS TO BE SEEN whether colossal vote-wooing signs spotted along the road in some provinces ostensibly featuring caretaker Prime Minister-cum-Palang Pracharath party leader Prawit Wongsuwan will ever be removed at any time from now, commented Pheu Thai party leader Chonlanan Srikaew Saturday (Sept. 24). Under the laws pertaining to a general election for MPs, any roadside billboards set up by any parties with intent to contest the nationwide race to parliament need to be removed during a 180-day period ahead of March 24, the final date on which a four-year term for the current House of Representatives is scheduled to end unless the House is dissolved in the meantime, thus necessitating the election to be held in a 60-day time, according to the Election Commission. Chonlanan said those gigantic roadside signs featuring Prawit and his ruling party’s logo alongside the government’s economic and social measures for the impoverished people are evidently tantamount to an act of wooing votes from among those constituents in undue fashion, thus yet to be immediately and completely removed. Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2022/09/24/gigantic-roadside-signs-featuring-prawit-his-partys-logo-yet-to-be-removed-chonlanan/ -- © Copyright THAI NEWSROOM 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!

Minister Warns Activists Not To Move On Prayut Verdict Day TNR Staff WITH THE Constitutional Court due to give its verdict on suspended Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s eight years in power maximumly provided by law next Friday September 30, Minister of Digital Economy and Society Chaiwut Thanakamanusorn urged activists to not make any moves on that day, Matichon newspaper said. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272878-minister-warns-activists-not-to-move-on-prayut-verdict-day/

TNR Staff WITH THE Constitutional Court due to give its verdict on suspended Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s eight years in power maximumly provided by law next Friday September 30, Minister of Digital Economy and Society Chaiwut Thanakamanusorn urged activists to not make any moves on that day, Matichon newspaper said. The charter’s clauses stipulate that one may run the country as head of government for no longer than eight years either in consecutive or non-consecutive fashion and his or her tenure may be legally retroactive. On August 24, 2014, Prayut was named under a royal command as head of a military-installed government following a coup which he himself had orchestrated as army chief on May 22 that year. Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2022/09/24/minister-warns-activists-not-to-move-on-prayut-verdict-day/ -- © Copyright THAI NEWSROOM 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!

Myanmar Beauty Queen Says She’s Safe In Hands Of UN Officials By Kocha Olarn and Heather Chen, CNN A BEAUTY queen from Myanmar, who took refuge in Thailand after criticising her home country’s ruling military junta, has told CNN she is now “safe” in the hands of United Nations’ officials after facing threats of deportation. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272877-myanmar-beauty-queen-says-she’s-safe-in-hands-of-un-officials/

By Kocha Olarn and Heather Chen, CNN A BEAUTY queen from Myanmar, who took refuge in Thailand after criticising her home country’s ruling military junta, has told CNN she is now “safe” in the hands of United Nations’ officials after facing threats of deportation. Han Lay had faced being sent back to Myanmar after Thai officials stopped her at Suvarnabhumi International Airport on Wednesday due to a problem with her passport. She has been in limbo since then, but told CNN on Friday she was now being looked after by officials from the UN’s refugee agency at the airport and is seeking political asylum in Canada. Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2022/09/24/myanmar-beauty-queen-says-shes-safe-in-hands-of-un-officials/ -- © Copyright THAI NEWSROOM 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!

Government to lose ฿6bn revenue per year if student loans are interest free (File) Deputy Government Spokesperson, Rachada Dhnadirek The government will lose about 6 billion baht in revenue per year if students with loans from the student loan program are exempted from paying interest and fines, in case of default, according to Deputy Government Spokesperson Rachada Dhnadirek. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272876-government-to-lose-฿6bn-revenue-per-year-if-student-loans-are-interest-free/

(File) Deputy Government Spokesperson, Rachada Dhnadirek The government will lose about 6 billion baht in revenue per year if students with loans from the student loan program are exempted from paying interest and fines, in case of default, according to Deputy Government Spokesperson Rachada Dhnadirek. The House of Representatives recently approved, by a majority vote, a draft Bill on the student loan fund, which seeks to exempt interest on loans extended to students, as well as fines in case of repayment default. The draft bill will next be deliberated in the Senate. According to Rachada, the government has extended 702.31 billion baht in loans to 6,284,005 students since the student loan program was launched in the 1998 academic year, after the cabinet agreed on January 16th, 1996 to create the student loan fund, which is a legal entity. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/government-to-lose-6bn-revenue-per-year-if-student-loans-are-interest-free/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 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!

US and Thailand seeking a way for Biden to attend APEC meeting US President Joe Biden speaks at the Global Fund Seventh Replenishment Conference in New York on September 21, 2022. (Photo by MANDEL NGAN / AFP) US President Joe Biden understands the importance of APEC, and both Thailand and the US are coordinating to find a way for the President to attend the leader’s meeting in Bangkok. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272875-us-and-thailand-seeking-a-way-for-biden-to-attend-apec-meeting/

US President Joe Biden speaks at the Global Fund Seventh Replenishment Conference in New York on September 21, 2022. (Photo by MANDEL NGAN / AFP) US President Joe Biden understands the importance of APEC, and both Thailand and the US are coordinating to find a way for the President to attend the leader’s meeting in Bangkok, according to Tanee Sangrat, Spokesperson for Thailand’s Foreign Affairs Ministry, adding that they were informed that there is to be a wedding at the White House in November, around the time of the APEC meeting. The brief statement followed a report by Thai PBS World last night that the US President will not attend the APEC leaders’ meeting in Bangkok due to “a family engagement”, while the Thai embassy in Washington DC was informed that Biden had delegated Vice President Kamala Harris to represent him at the November 18th and 19th meeting. Harris will fly to Bangkok and attend only the two-day summit before returning to the US. The last in-person APEC summit was held in Papua New Guinea in 2018. Then U.S. president Donald Trump did not attend the meeting either and assigned Vice President Mike Pence to represent the U.S. Source: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/us-and-thailand-seeking-a-way-for-biden-to-attend-apec-meeting/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 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!

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How will life in Thailand change when the COVID state of emergency ends this month? By Thai PBS World’s General Desk Thailand will officially lift its COVID-19 emergency decree at the end of this month, paving the way for millions of people to return to normal life. Let’s check out all the changes this move will bring. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272873-how-will-life-in-thailand-change-when-the-covid-state-of-emergency-ends-this-month/

By Thai PBS World’s General Desk Thailand will officially lift its COVID-19 emergency decree at the end of this month, paving the way for millions of people to return to normal life. Let’s check out all the changes this move will bring. The Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA), which was set up in the wake of the pandemic’s arrival in early 2020, announced last week that the state of emergency will finally be lifted from September 30 because the virus crisis is starting to subside. This move is in line with the Public Health Ministry’s decision to downgrade COVID-19 from a dangerous communicable disease to a monitored communicable disease from October 1. The virus has infected nearly 620 million people worldwide leading to 6.54 million deaths. How will the move affect you? The COVID downgrade and lifting of the emergency decree will bring a further and significant easing of restrictions. For instance, travelers will be able to enter Thailand without having to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/how-will-life-in-thailand-change-when-the-covid-state-of-emergency-ends-this-month/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 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!

47-year-old man killed after his pickup truck crashes and overturns in Chonburi By Tanakorn Panyadee PHOTO: TMN Cable TV Pattaya Phan Thong district, Chonburi — A 47-year-old man was killed after his pickup truck crashed and overturned while reportedly trying to overtake another truck. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272803-47-year-old-man-killed-after-his-pickup-truck-crashes-and-overturns-in-chonburi/

PHOTO: TMN Cable TV Pattaya By Tanakorn Panyadee Phan Thong district, Chonburi — A 47-year-old man was killed after his pickup truck crashed and overturned while reportedly trying to overtake another truck. Phan Thong police and rescue services rushed to Soi 3 in the Nong Tamlueng subdistrict of Phan Thong district in Chonburi after being notified of a man who was killed in a car accident Thursday, September 22nd. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/09/23/47-year-old-man-killed-after-his-pickup-truck-crashes-and-overturns-in-chonburi/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-09-24 - 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!

Mortar grenade found buried in Chonburi By Tanakorn Panyadee PHOTO: ข่าวคนชล Phanat Nikhom district, Chonburi — An antique mortar grenade was found buried underground in Chonburi today, September 23rd, and police suspected it might belong to a collector. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272802-mortar-grenade-found-buried-in-chonburi/

PHOTO: ข่าวคนชล By Tanakorn Panyadee Phanat Nikhom district, Chonburi — An antique mortar grenade was found buried underground in Chonburi today, September 23rd, and police suspected it might belong to a collector. Explosive ordnance disposal police went to the Sra Seeriam subdistrict of the Phanat Nikom district in Chonburi after getting a report that a mortar grenade had been discovered inside a box buried underground. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/09/23/mortar-grenade-found-buried-in-chonburi/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-09-24 - 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!

Video: Dolphin family race fishing trawler in waters off Krabi, southern Thailand 77kaoded Thai Caption: Let's swim after the boat 77kaoded published a delightful video that showed several bottlenosed dolphins apparently racing a fishing trawler in the south of Thailand. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272798-video-dolphin-family-race-fishing-trawler-in-waters-off-krabi-southern-thailand/

77kaoded Thai Caption: Let's swim after the boat 77kaoded published a delightful video that showed several bottlenosed dolphins apparently racing a fishing trawler in the south of Thailand. One appeared to be a mum of about 2 meters in length while there were perhaps two children of 50 cms length. In total there were 4 or 5. Picture: 77kaoded One of the fishermen filmed the video in the area of Pak Rong Nam, by Koh Nok in Krabi. The media reported that this indicated the health of the ocean and natural environment in this area of Thailand. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-09-24 - 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 AA.mp4

Gambling addict teacher burns her father's teak house down because he wouldn't give her any more money 77kaoded Thai Caption: Mad teacher burns house down (Nan) 77kaoded reported from Ban Napha in the Kong Khwai sub-dsitrict of Nan, northern Thailand where firefighters battled for an hour at a blaze in a fire in a large teak house. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272797-gambling-addict-teacher-burns-her-fathers-teak-house-down-because-he-wouldnt-give-her-any-more-money/

77kaoded Thai Caption: Mad teacher burns house down (Nan) 77kaoded reported from Ban Napha in the Kong Khwai sub-dsitrict of Nan, northern Thailand where firefighters battled for an hour at a blaze in a fire in a large teak house. The whole place was razed to the ground. The media reported that the fire was set by the daughter of the owner of the house. She is a teacher at a downtown Nan school. She set fire to it because her father wouldn't give her money. Picture: 77kaoded Relatives explained to the media that the daughter had qualified as a teacher after gaining a Master's degree in Bangkok. Later she decided to return to Nan to care for her aging dad, something that pleased relatives. The pair lived together at the house. But she soon started taking all his money forcing him to sell land and an orchard. She was addicted to online gambling, principally the card game baccarat. Picture: 77kaoded She got involved with loan sharks, lost her car and ran out of cash prompting the demands to her father. Ultimately she threatened to kill him and burn his house down causing the old man to flee to a relative's property. She then followed through on her arson threat watching the house burn to the ground at a relative's place. The media did not make any mention of what the police did though they had several pictures of a woman being dragged away and put in the back of a pick-up by officers. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-09-24 - 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

Multiple cops - including commandos - and some top pointing - all for the theft of a safe Picture: Siam Rath Siam Rath reported from the provincial police HQ in Nakhon Pathom, central Thailand where a gang of safe crackers were arrested. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272796-multiple-cops-including-commandos-and-some-top-pointing-all-for-the-theft-of-a-safe/

Picture: Siam Rath Siam Rath reported from the provincial police HQ in Nakhon Pathom, central Thailand where a gang of safe crackers were arrested. This resulted in a large number of police being named by the media. They were led by provincial commander Pol Maj-Gen Chomchawin Purathananon. Arrested for the theft of a grannie's safe and contents were Pui, 34, Pleum, 20, and married couple Phaen, 28, and Mai, 29. Picture: Siam Rath These did the requisite pointing at the evidence. Four heavily armed commandos were also in attendance to complete the press conference. Chomchawin revealed that on 17th September Waree, 80, had reported a theft to the Bang Luang police. Investigators studied CCTV in the vicinity that ultimately led them to a house in Lat Lum Kaew, Pathum Thani. At the scene of the crime at 2 am on the 15th September, Pui and Pleum had arrived on a Honda Wave while the other two waited in a Hilux pick-up. Picture: Siam Rath Pui and Pleum went into the house and stole the safe that they then transported out using a trolley held by the pillion passenger on the bike. This was shown in a reenactment. The safe was then loaded on the pick-up and driven away to be cracked at the house. All the suspects were charged with burglary at night using a conveyance. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-09-24 - 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

"Hot" property "Mai" - stunning Thai model and actress is now a Gucci Ambassador Picture: Siam Rath Siam Rath reported that there are few Thai celebrities who are as "hot" and in demand as Davika "Mai" Hoorne. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272793-hot-property-mai-stunning-thai-model-and-actress-is-now-a-gucci-ambassador/

Picture: Siam Rath Siam Rath reported that there are few Thai celebrities who are as "hot" and in demand as Davika "Mai" Hoorne. The thirty year old has been named as a Gucci Brand Ambassador, a first for Thailand. The Thai actress and model was the female lead in "Pee Mak" alongside fellow "luuk khreung" (mixed parentage) heartthrob Mario Maurer. It was the highest grossing Thai movie of all time, according to Wikipedia. File photo She has been a spokeswoman for L'Oreal and was named the 'most compelling newcomer' at the Milan Fashion Week in 2018. Mai has a Thai mother and a Belgian father. Her parents divorced when she was young and she was raised by her mum and an aunt. She later bought a house in Thailand for her dad and his new family. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-09-24 - 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

Student "sex creator" leaves luxury condo in a stinking mess Daily News Thai Cap: "Sex Creator's" room revealed Daily News reported on a post on Twitter by what they said appeared to be the owner of a luxury condominium - minnyfriendshy. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1272792-student-sex-creator-leaves-luxury-condo-in-a-stinking-mess/