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Thai PM seeks weekly meetings with central bank governor Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has floated the idea of weekly meeting with Bank of Thailand Governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput, after both of them met at Government House yesterday to discuss the general economic situation, inflation, interest rates and the “digital wallet” scheme. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1316792-thai-pm-seeks-weekly-meetings-with-central-bank-governor/

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has floated the idea of weekly meeting with Bank of Thailand Governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput, after both of them met at Government House yesterday to discuss the general economic situation, inflation, interest rates and the “digital wallet” scheme. Earlier this week, the prime minister expressed disagreementwith the central bank’s increase of the policy rate, claiming that the move is in contrast with the steady decline ininflation. The central bank’s Monetary Policy Committee, unexpectedly, increased the policy rate to 2.50% in September last year and the rate was reconfirmed in November. The prime minister told the media that the meeting had helped both of them to increase understanding of each other’s roles,as he maintained that he did not intervene in the affairs of the central bank or issue any order to the governor. Full story: Thai PBS 2024-01-11 - 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. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

Bangkok Governor Chadchart coordinates campaigns to combat PM2.5 with draft bill by Puntid Tantivangphaisal Photo courtesy of Matichon Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt stipulated guidelines for preventing and solving the PM2.5 dust problem in the Thai capital, yesterday, January 10, at Bangkok City Hall, Din Daeng. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1316786-bangkok-governor-chadchart-coordinates-campaigns-to-combat-pm25-with-draft-bill/

Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt stipulated guidelines for preventing and solving the PM2.5 dust problem in the Thai capital, yesterday, January 10, at Bangkok City Hall, Din Daeng. A campaign has been implemented to change engine oil and air filters according to the usage cycle accordingly to reduce dust caused by dark smoke and exhaust emissions from the combustion engine (diesel). Both PM10 and PM2.5 will be tackled under the project name, This Car Reduces Dust. According to a report from the Environment Agency, 41,488 cars have already participated in the project. Dust-free classrooms have also been set up for kindergarteners. A campaign to reduce biomass burning along with follow-up on situation predictions from related agencies has also been established. Governor Chadchart hoped that the PM2.5 situation would improve in the next four to five days. The city has coordinated with various television stations to disseminate the dust situation to the public accordingly. Proper guidelines for self-protection are still necessary and reports will be issued in gradual phases. by Puntid Tantivangphaisal Photo courtesy of Matichon Full story: The Thaiger 2024-01-11 - 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. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

Thai man cites inheritance arguments as motive for drowning family by Petch Petpailin Photo via Facebook/ สมาคมหน่วยกู้ภัยสว่างพังโคน จ.สกลนคร 攀 空 善 堂 A Thai man cited repeated arguments on inheritance with his father as a motive for drowning him and his younger sister in the Isaan province of Sakon Nakhon. He insisted the crime was committed without mental illness, alcohol or drug use. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1316784-thai-man-cites-inheritance-arguments-as-motive-for-drowning-family/

A Thai man cited repeated arguments on inheritance with his father as a motive for drowning him and his younger sister in the Isaan province of Sakon Nakhon. He insisted the crime was committed without mental illness, alcohol or drug use. Officers from the Phang Khon Police Station arrested 35 year old Warut Datephumee for the premeditated murder of his father and sister after the discovery of their dead bodies in metal boxes on January 9. Warut admitted to killing his family members but did not reveal the motive behind the murder until yesterday, January 10. Warut finally told the police that the dispute between him and his father was the cause. Warut said the conflict broke out at the end of last year. Every time they argued, his father threatened to end their relationship and cut off the inheritance he was allegedly entitled to. He was stressed that he could not impress his father in any way and planned the murder. by Petch Petpailin Photo via Facebook/ สมาคมหน่วยกู้ภัยสว่างพังโคน จ.สกลนคร 攀 空 善 堂 Full story: The Thaiger 2024-01-11 - 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. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

Thai woman escapes burning car after dog-related collision by Nattapong Westwood Picture courtesy of Dominik Sostmann, Unplash A woman escaped unscathed after her car was engulfed in flames following a dog unexpectedly crossing her path while she was driving home. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1316783-thai-woman-escapes-burning-car-after-dog-related-collision/

A woman escaped unscathed after her car was engulfed in flames following a dog unexpectedly crossing her path while she was driving home. The incident, which took place today in Buriram, saw the woman manage to flee her burning vehicle, a Ford Fiesta, which was completely damaged. Aphinya Phantaprateeb, a detective from Mueang Buriram Police Station in Buriram province, last night received a report of a car fire. The incident happened on the Buriram-Nang Rong Road near the entrance to Nong Plad Chum Saeng village in Ban Bua district, Mueang Buri Ram. Firefighters from the Ban Bua Municipal Council were directed to the scene. Upon arrival, they found the Ford Fiesta, registered in Buriram, ablaze. It took the officers approximately 20 minutes to bring the fire under control. The vehicle was almost destroyed, reported KhaoSod. by Nattapong Westwood Picture courtesy of Dominik Sostmann, Unplash Full story: The Thaiger 2024-01-11 - 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. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

Investment scam: Thai man claiming to be marijuana consultant arrested in Bang Kaeo by Puntid Tantivangphaisal Photo courtesy of Matichon A 52 year old Thai man was arrested for falsely claiming to be a marijuana investment consultant in Bang Kaeo Subdistrict, Bang Kaeo District, Samut Prakan province on January 9. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1316782-investment-scam-thai-man-claiming-to-be-marijuana-consultant-arrested-in-bang-kaeo/

A 52 year old Thai man was arrested for falsely claiming to be a marijuana investment consultant in Bang Kaeo Subdistrict, Bang Kaeo District, Samut Prakan province on January 9. Police Lieutenant General Thiti Saengsaeng, Commander of the Metropolitan Police Bureau, Pol. Maj. Gen. Noppasin Poolsawat, Deputy Commander of the Police Bureau, Pol. Maj. Gen. Theeradej Thamsuthee, Pol. Col. Atchawasit Sribunyamanon, Superintendent of the 3rd Police Station, Royal Thai Police, Pol. Lt. Col. Pitchakorn Kongsawat, Pol. Lt. Col. Phongsathorn Aree, and police officers of the Royal Thai Police arrested 52 year old Waldul, or Theerasak, according to the Ratchaburi District Court arrest warrant No. 114/2023, dated November 17 last year, for conspiracy to commit fraud. Some 16 arrest warrants were issued along with other arrest warrants. The arrest was made in the parking lot of a hotel in Bang Kaeo. Waldul tricked the victims into setting up a community enterprise to invest in growing marijuana plants. Moreover, the accused claimed to be a political consultant to build credibility. by Puntid Tantivangphaisal Photo courtesy of Matichon Full story: The Thaiger 2024-01-11 - 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. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

Mother suspected after 3 year old boy falls from apartment and dies by Petch Petpailin Photo via Kom Chad Luek A 3 year old boy died yesterday after falling from the fourth floor balcony of a apartment in Soi Rama II 50 in the Bang Khun Thian district of Bangkok. Police suspect the mother was involved in the tragic death due to some suspicious evidence. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1316776-mother-suspected-after-3-year-old-boy-falls-from-apartment-and-dies/

A 3 year old boy died yesterday after falling from the fourth floor balcony of a apartment in Soi Rama II 50 in the Bang Khun Thian district of Bangkok. Police suspect the mother was involved in the tragic death due to some suspicious evidence. The Ruam Katanyu Rescue Team and Tha Kham Police Station were alerted to the fall at around 6pm yesterday, January 10, and rushed to the scene. Officers met with 22 year old Thai woman Nareerat, and the lifeless body of the three year old boy named Gun outside the five-storey apartment. Nareerat told officers in tears that her son fell from the balcony of their room on the fourth floor of the apartment. She explained that she had three sons aged seven years old, three years old, and nine months old. Her eldest son was at school and she was looking after the other two sons on the day of the incident as her husband went to work. According to Nareerat, the three year old boy woke up at around 4pm and ran to the balcony because he heard other children from the community playing outside the apartment. The boy stood on the laundry basket to see the children downstairs. by Petch Petpailin Photo via Kom Chad Luek Full story: The Thaiger 2024-01-11 - 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. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

More bus and boat 'accidents', Nero fiddles as Bangkok burns - Tim Newton Today - Jan 11 Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1316771-more-bus-and-boat-accidents-nero-fiddles-as-bangkok-burns-tim-newton-today-jan-11/

Thailand News - Another bus crash in northeast Thailand with 37 injured, a boat carrying Russian and Thai tourists capsizes and sinks off Phuket, a man confesses to the 'bodies in the box' murders, Parliament is arguing about procedural matters relating to the new Clean Air Bill, at the same time as Bangkok is registering very poor air quality figures. A Democrat MP is visiting the Bangkok Police Hospital on Friday, along with other parliamentarians and media, to meet the hospital's most famous inmate - Thaksin Shinawatra. Good luck with that! And a South Korean trio, living in Thailand, are the most popular vloggers, now being enlisted by officials to promote Thai tourism. I'm not jealous at all!! Tim Newton Today is a daily take on Thai and regional news and issues of interest to expats and foreign tourists.

Gold Shop Robber Arrested with All Stolen Items NAKHON SITHAMMRAT, Jan 11 (TNA) – A lone robber, snatching five gold necklaces from a gold shop in Nakhon Si Thammarat was arrested in the forest behind his grandmother’s house. The police found all stolen items. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1316770-gold-shop-robber-arrested-with-all-stolen-items/

NAKHON SITHAMMRAT, Jan 11 (TNA) – A lone robber, snatching five gold necklaces from a gold shop in Nakhon Si Thammarat was arrested in the forest behind his grandmother’s house. The police found all stolen items. The lone robber heldup the Siriporn gold shop in Tha Sala district on Jan 9 and made off with five gold necklaces on a motorcycle. He left the vehicle along with the clothes worn during the crime at a house. The police gathered the evidence and sought an arrest warrant for the suspect, identified as Mr. Chaiwut Vetayawong, aged 54 from the provincial court. The police today successfully apprehended Mr. Chaiwut in the forest behind his grandmother’s house in Tha Sala district. The police seized all five stolen gold ornaments, weighing 21 gold baht in total. (Thai gold Baht = 15.244 grams). Full story: TNA-MCOT 2024-01-11 - 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. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

TMD warns of impending cold front in northern Thailand by Nattapong Westwood Picture courtesy of prachachat A new cold front is expected to grip the northern region of the country, bringing thunderstorms, strong winds, and hail, warns the Meteorological Department of Thailand today. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1316769-tmd-warns-of-impending-cold-front-in-northern-thailand/

A new cold front is expected to grip the northern region of the country, bringing thunderstorms, strong winds, and hail, warns the Meteorological Department of Thailand today. The temperature will drop by 3 degrees Celsius starting today. The high-pressure system, or cold air mass, is currently covering the northeastern region and the South China Sea. The department advises residents in the affected areas to take care of their health due to the changing weather conditions and to exercise caution when travelling in foggy areas. The northeastern monsoon, which is covering the Gulf of Thailand and the southern region, is gradually weakening. Though this is causing the rainfall to decrease in the lower southern region, isolated thunderstorms are still expected. From tomorrow, January 12 to January 16, another moderate cold air mass from China will cover the northeastern region of Thailand and the South China Sea, while the westerly wind from Myanmar will move across the northern region of Thailand, reported KhaoSod. These conditions are likely to bring thunderstorms, strong winds, and possible hail in the initial stages, followed by a temperature drop of 1 to 3 degrees Celsius in the northern and northeastern regions. A slight temperature decrease is also expected in the central and eastern regions. During this period, the northern region of Thailand will experience moderate to high levels of dust and smog due to weakening winds and poor air ventilation. by Nattapong Westwood Picture courtesy of prachachat Full story: The Thaiger 2024-01-11 - 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. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

New Covid JN.1 Strain Sweeping Thailand by TNR Staff Dr Yong Poovorawan. Photo: INN News A PROMINENT virologist said this morning (Jan. 11) that a new Covid-19 strain, JN.1, has now taken hold in Thailand and is turning into the most widespread variant as it is highly contagious and this leading to a spike in the number of patients, Naewna newspaper said. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1316767-new-covid-jn1-strain-sweeping-thailand/

A PROMINENT virologist said this morning (Jan. 11) that a new Covid-19 strain, JN.1, has now taken hold in Thailand and is turning into the most widespread variant as it is highly contagious and this leading to a spike in the number of patients, Naewna newspaper said. Dr. Yong Poovorawan, head of the Centre of Excellence in Clinical Virology at the Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, said in a Facebook post that a test of 14 samples in December, with there being a few more to be analysed but the total is low because of limited budget, shows JN.1 is the most common strain. This variant first appeared in the US and mutated from the BA.2.86 strain, nicknamed Pilora, the name of an asteroid. It is highly contagious and spreads quickly and is expected to replace all other Covid variants. This new variant, which does not have a nickname yet, became more pronounced in December and will definitely spread in the New Year. by TNR Staff Dr Yong Poovorawan. Photo: INN News Full story: THAI NEWSROOM 2024-01-11 - 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. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

Midnight blaze turns golf course into ‘tee-rific’ inferno by Nattapong Westwood Picture courtesy of KhaoSod A midnight explosion echoed through Chachoengsao province, leading to a massive fire that razed a golf course warehouse, destroying five vehicles in the process. The incident unfolded at 12am today. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1316765-midnight-blaze-turns-golf-course-into-‘tee-rific’-inferno/

A midnight explosion echoed through Chachoengsao province, leading to a massive fire that razed a golf course warehouse, destroying five vehicles in the process. The incident unfolded at 12am today. Deputy Inspector Pak Jambairat of San Pudas Police Station, upon receiving the fire report, immediately rushed to the scene with the Chachoengsao fire-fighting unit and the San Pudas municipal fire truck. The scene of the incident was a single-storey wooden storage warehouse at a golf course, situated beneath the course’s water tank. The fire spread rapidly, consuming three motorcycles and two pickup trucks parked within the warehouse. Various pieces of equipment stored inside the warehouse were also destroyed by the fire. Firefighters battled the blaze for nearly two hours before finally bringing it under control, reported KhaoSod. by Nattapong Westwood Picture courtesy of KhaoSod Full story: The Thaiger 2024-01-11 - 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. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

UPDATE: Visually impaired man accuses relatives of deceit over 20,000 baht loan in Thailand by Nattapong Westwood PHOTO: via los Angeles A 36 year old visually impaired man, known as Likhit, accused his relatives of tricking him into signing off his land rights, under the misconception that he was signing a loan agreement. The incident took place today, at 12pm. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1316746-blind-man-conned-out-of-land-by-his-deceased-mother’s-younger-sister-after-signing-up-for-a-loan/?do=findComment&comment=18610659

Visually impaired man accuses relatives of deceit over 20,000 baht loan in Thailand by Nattapong Westwood PHOTO: via los Angeles A 36 year old visually impaired man, known as Likhit, accused his relatives of tricking him into signing off his land rights, under the misconception that he was signing a loan agreement. The incident took place today, at 12pm. Likhit explained that he once borrowed 20,000 baht from his relatives, with a 10% interest rate, for which he agreed to pay 2,000 baht per month. He believed he was signing a loan agreement. However, he later found out that he had unknowingly signed off his six acres of land in Wang Nam Khiao, a valuable piece of real estate. Likhit, who has been blind for the past 12 years, said he was unaware of the land transfer. He stressed that he never intended to sign off his inherited land, which he received from his late mother. One day, his relatives informed him that they would seize the land due to his failure to pay the interest. Although Likhit admitted that he hadn’t paid them, he was shocked when they threatened to evacuate everyone living on the land, planning to utilise it for sugarcane cultivation. Before this, Likhit had donated a part of the land for the construction of a water tank for the villagers’ use. Full story: The Thaiger 2024-01-11 - 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. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

Governor’s bold move against toxic haze: Chiang Mai’s war on farm fires heats up by Puntid Tantivangphaisal Photo courtesy of The Nation Chiang Mai Governor Nirat Pongsitthithavorn is leading the charge against the annual curse of PM2.5 pollution caused by the burning of agricultural residue. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1316762-governor’s-bold-move-against-toxic-haze-chiang-mai’s-war-on-farm-fires-heats-up/