Thai PM sets Nong Bua Lamphu to become “drug-free” province

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O’Cha on Tuesday, October 18th, aimed for Nong Bua Lamphu to become a “drug-free” province within 30 days.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275146-thai-pm-sets-nong-bua-lamphu-to-become-“drug-free”-province/

Five shooters on the loose after opening fire at Pattaya pool villa

 

 

A group of five Thai adults are being hunted by Pattaya police after they allegedly stomped into a pool villa, sprayed gunshots, and mistakenly attacked renters over a business dispute.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275118-five-shooters-on-the-loose-after-opening-fire-at-pattaya-pool-villa/

Thai Cabinet approves measures to effectively solve firearms and drug problems

 

 

The Thai Cabinet on Tuesday, October 18th, has approved preventive measures for firearms and drugs problems to effectively and seriously solve the social issues, government spokesperson Anucha Burachaisri revealed.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275138-thai-cabinet-approves-measures-to-effectively-solve-firearms-and-drug-problems/

Anutin Shrugs Off Party Dissolution Bid Over Free-Marijuana Campaign
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Deputy Prime Minister-cum-Public Health Minister-cum-Bhumjaithai party leader Anutin Charnvirakul, right, and Pheu Thai party leader Chonlanan Srikaew, left. Composite photo: Thai Rath

 

BHUMJAITHAI PARTY leader Anutin Charnvirakul yesterday (Oct. 18) shrugged off a reported plan of the opposition bloc to file an unprecedented lawsuit against the second-largest coalition party over their free-marijuana campaign.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275157-anutin-shrugs-off-party-dissolution-bid-over-free-marijuana-campaign/

 

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Donations Pour In For Red Shirt Member After He Punched Up Srisuwan
by TNR Staff

 

Mr. Weerawit Rungruengsiriphon punching and kicking Mr. Srisuwan Chanya and then held in a neck hold by the latter’s driver. Photos: Matichon

 

AFTER Mr. Weerawit Rungruengsiriphon, or Uncle Sak, 62, punched up Mr. Srisuwan Chanya, secretary-general of the Association for the Protection of the Thai Constitution, in front of the media at the Central Investigation Bureau headquarters.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275100-thai-political-activist-srisuwan-attacked-at-technology-crime-suppression-division/?do=findComment&comment=17673031

 

Thai Central Bank defends new controls on cash deposits via CDMs
 

 

The Bank of Thailand has defended new rules for cash deposits through automated cash deposit machines (CDMs), introduced by the Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275158-thai-central-bank-defends-new-controls-on-cash-deposits-via-cdms/

 

Russian President Vladimir Putin not yet confirmed to join APEC 2022 in Thailand, Thai Foreign Affairs Minister says
By Nop Meechukhun

 

 

Bangkok – Russian President Vladimir Putin has not yet confirmed to participate in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC 2022) in Bangkok, Foreign Affairs Minister Don Pramudwinai revealed on Tuesday, October 18th.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275159-russian-president-vladimir-putin-not-yet-confirmed-to-join-apec-2022-in-thailand-thai-foreign-affairs-minister-says/

 

Major Phuket road paralyzed from floods, Royal Thai Navy helping flood victims
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Phuket – A major road in Thalang was paralyzed from flooding as rain has continued.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275160-major-phuket-road-paralyzed-from-floods-royal-thai-navy-helping-flood-victims/

 

World Sports News - Wednesday 19 October by Chili Radio
 

 

Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275162-world-sports-news-wednesday-19-october-by-chili-radio/

 

NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Wednesday October 19 2022
 

 

Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275170-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-wednesday-october-19-2022/

 

Pheu Thai admits opposition block has not concluded on dissolution of Bhumjai Thai, as criticism on move grows

By Erich Parpart

 

The leader of the main opposition Pheu Thai Party has come out to say that the move to file a petition to dissolve the Bhumjai Thai Party (BJT) for its marijuana policy was only a proposal that was discussed but not a decision made by the parties in the opposition block.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275171-pheu-thai-admits-opposition-block-has-not-concluded-on-dissolution-of-bhumjai-thai-as-criticism-on-move-grows/

 

Prachuap reservoirs at 66 percent capacity
By Online Reporter

 

 

Despite what feels like an increased amount of rainfall in recent weeks, the region’s reservoirs are some way off full capacity.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275174-prachuap-reservoirs-at-66-percent-capacity/

 

Outrage in quiet Bang Saray! Naked women offered on pleasure boat trips ticks off ex mayor - police report today
 

Daily News Thai Caption: Bang Saray disgraced!

 

Daily News reported that quiet Bang Saray beach in Sattahip, just down the road from raunchy Pattaya where most anything goes, was in uproar.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275177-outrage-in-quiet-bang-saray-naked-women-offered-on-pleasure-boat-trips-ticks-off-ex-mayor-police-report-today/

 

"Mad cult leader" and sidekick ordered held in jail - no relatives, no bail for 'Haru'

 

Daily News Thai Caption: They slept in jail

 

Bowon Mongkhon police in Bangkok took two women to Taling Chan court yesterday following revelations about a "mad cult" as reported by ASEAN NOW.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275179-mad-cult-leader-and-sidekick-ordered-held-in-jail-no-relatives-no-bail-for-haru/

 

Aerothai reports shift in takeoff and landing direction at airports due to seasonal winds
by Tanakorn Sangiam

 

    
BANGKOK (NNT) - The arrival of colder air and changes in wind directions have prompted adjustments to the takeoff and landing directions at Don Mueang and Suvarnabhumi airports. The winter runway directions will be in effect from this month to February, 2023.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275182-aerothai-reports-shift-in-takeoff-and-landing-direction-at-airports-due-to-seasonal-winds/

 

Thailand pushes forward green productivity
Tanakorn Sangiam

 

    
BANGKOK (NNT) - Environmental consciousness and sustainability have increasingly become a common interest of the general public. The Thai government and Thailand Productivity Institute are working on the Green Productivity strategy that aims to yield positive changes to the economy and society.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275184-thailand-pushes-forward-green-productivity/

 

Video: Appalling driving/hit and run leaves couple on the tarmac - police tell them to investigate

 

Sanook Thai Caption: Didn't you think to offer help?

 

Sanook reported on a collision between what they said was a fancy car and two people on a motorcycle that occurred at a crossroads in Nikhom Patana, Rayong, in eastern Thailand last Saturday morning.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275185-video-appalling-drivinghit-and-run-leaves-couple-on-the-tarmac-police-tell-them-to-investigate/

 

Double whammy for grieving relatives: Money grabbing temple threatens reporters for defamation

 

Sanook Thai Caption: Relatives worse off than before

 

Sanook reported that comment online was rife after a family showed a bill from a temple in Klaeng, Rayong in eastern Thailand that listed charges to the nth degree.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275189-double-whammy-for-grieving-relatives-money-grabbing-temple-threatens-reporters-for-defamation/

 

Mass deaths of fish in Kanchanaburi after rains/floods - no assistance yet

 

Daily News Thai Caption: No assistance

 

Daily News went to Kanchanaburi where there have been mass deaths of fish being raised by farmers on the Kwae Noi river due to rains and flooding. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275190-mass-deaths-of-fish-in-kanchanaburi-after-rainsfloods-no-assistance-yet/

 

Tim Newton Today - Oct 19: Thai economy surges on, urgent flood relief for Phuket, you can help

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275192-tim-newton-today-oct-19-thai-economy-surges-on-urgent-flood-relief-for-phuket-you-can-help/

 

Oops sorry wrong room.... Boyfriend stabbed after fight, police hunt assailant

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Police lieutenant Suchaiyot Chuaykaew of the Don Hua Lor constabulary and rescue services went to some flats in the Na Pa sub-district of Muang district Chonburi after a man was stabbed yesterday around 9.30 pm.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275197-oops-sorry-wrong-room-boyfriend-stabbed-after-fight-police-hunt-assailant/

 

Middle aged maid with a knife causes hour long drama at Bangkok police station - she wanted officers to contact her boyfriend

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath reported on an hour long drama that ensued at the Samae Dam police station in western Bangkok yesterday afternoon.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275200-middle-aged-maid-with-a-knife-causes-hour-long-drama-at-bangkok-police-station-she-wanted-officers-to-contact-her-boyfriend/

 

Two young men dead as drunk in a pick-up hits motorcycles in Trat

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Bo Rai police in Trat, eastern Thailand, were contacted by a member of the public after an accident on a hill on the Nonsri Road.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275203-two-young-men-dead-as-drunk-in-a-pick-up-hits-motorcycles-in-trat/

 

Superstitious Thailand: Giant Ultraman's demise "not the work of Ai Khai" - it was wind and rain

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath went to a famous temple in Nakhon Sri Thammarat, southern Thailand that is home to a mischievous spirit called Ai Khai.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275205-superstitious-thailand-giant-ultramans-demise-not-the-work-of-ai-khai-it-was-wind-and-rain/

 

Cabinet approves tax measures to help flood victims

 

 

The Thai cabinet approved a package of 14 measures to help flood victims yesterday (Tuesday), as proposed by the Ministry of Finance, according to Government Spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275226-cabinet-approves-tax-measures-to-help-flood-victims/

 

Cannabis Bill addresses all concerns raised by Democrat and Pheu Thai parties

 

 

The Cannabis Bill, which has been reviewed by the House Scrutiny Committee, addresses all the concerns raised by both the Democrat and Pheu Thai parties, said Suphachai Jaismut, head of the committee and a party-list MP for the Bhumjaithai Party.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275227-cannabis-bill-addresses-all-concerns-raised-by-democrat-and-pheu-thai-parties/

 

Thailand holds APEC Exhibition to show readiness as host

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Government Public Relations Department, under the Prime Minister’s Office, is playing host to ‘APEC THAILAND 2022 Exhibition’ at Suvarnabhumi Airport, to show the readiness of Thailand as the host of APEC 2022 and widen the awareness of APEC 2022 task plan.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275228-thailand-holds-apec-exhibition-to-show-readiness-as-host/

 

Gov’t launches national Kathina celebration

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The government has launched a nationwide celebration of Kathina, a traditional Buddhist observation practiced after Buddhist Lent.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275229-gov’t-launches-national-kathina-celebration/

 

BOT clarifies move to require CDM users to verify identity

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - News of cash deposit machines (CDMs) requiring users to verify their identities via bank cards starting on November 15 has generated much discussion. The Bank of Thailand (BOT) has clarified that the change is necessary to ensure legal compliance.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275230-bot-clarifies-move-to-require-cdm-users-to-verify-identity/

 

Human Rights Commission Worried about True-DTAC Merger

 

 

BANGKOK, Oct 19 (TNA) – The National Human Rights Commission said in its statement that the merger of True and DTAC could result in monopoly and consumers would lack choices.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275232-human-rights-commission-worried-about-true-dtac-merger/