Upcoming JSOC law to prevent repeat offenses and improve safety in society
by Tanakorn Sangiam

 

    
BANGKOK (NNT) - A bill aimed at preventing repeat criminal offenses, also known as the JSOC bill, has already received House approval and is awaiting enforcement. The justice minister asserts this law will enable the monitoring of persons who previously committed a sex crime, violence, or extortion. It is hoped the upcoming law will prevent repeat offenses and foster safety for former victims.

 

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Five shooters at Pattaya pool villa surrender to police
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya — All five suspects in a shooting at a pool villa in Pattaya surrendered themselves.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275331-five-shooters-at-pattaya-pool-villa-surrender-to-police/

 

More shelters and jobs to be created for the homeless in Bangkok

 

 

More shelters are to be built for homeless people in Bangkok and more jobs opportunities will be made available to them, particularly for those who have recently become homeless, to improve their quality of life and to reduce homelessness, according to Deputy Bangkok Governor Sanon Wangsrangboon.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275353-more-shelters-and-jobs-to-be-created-for-the-homeless-in-bangkok/

 

Engineers urgently working to restore power to Phuket International Airport

 

 

Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) engineers on Phuket are working hard to restore power to the island’s international airport, after about 10 high-tension utility poles were felled last night by heavy rain.

 

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Heavy Downpours Trigger Landslides in Phuket

 

 

PHUKET, Oct 20 (TNA) – Flooding ended at the center of Phuket but many areas of this tourist island province suffered landslides due to heavy rain.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275356-heavy-downpours-trigger-landslides-in-phuket/

 

Thai political activist Srisuwan’s assailant charged with assault

 

 

The man who allegedly physically attacked political activist Srisuwan Janya on Tuesday has been charged with premeditated assault, which carries a maximum sentence of three years in prison and/or a fine of 60,000 baht on conviction.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275357-thai-political-activist-srisuwan’s-assailant-charged-with-assault/

 

Thai and Malaysian nationals arrested for reportedly being involved in human trafficking

 

 

A group of six Thai and Malaysian nationals were arrested in Bangkok for reportedly being involved in human trafficking of Thai victims to Dubai, Police General Surachat”Big Joke” Hakparn, Deputy Commissioner of the Thai National Police, revealed on Thursday, October 20th.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275358-thai-and-malaysian-nationals-arrested-for-reportedly-being-involved-in-human-trafficking/

 

40th General Assembly of Chambers of Commerce to be held in Ubon Ratchathani next month

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The 40th general assembly of chambers of commerce will be held from November 25 to 27. This year, the meeting venue for the annual event will be Ubon Ratchathani province. The Thai Chamber of Commerce hopes the 3-day event will contribute to the economy in Ubon Ratchathani, which recently suffered extensive floods.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275359-40th-general-assembly-of-chambers-of-commerce-to-be-held-in-ubon-ratchathani-next-month/

 

Cabinet approves funding for new bridges in southern region

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Cabinet has approved funding for the construction of new bridges across Songkhla lake, connecting Ko Lanta to the mainland. These new land connections will help significantly cut down travel time for local people and visitors.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275360-cabinet-approves-funding-for-new-bridges-in-southern-region/

 

Police Hunt for Drug Gang That Robbed Authorities of Seized Speed Pills

 

 

SONGKHLA, Oct 20 (TNA) – Authorities have identified and are hunting for a gang of about 20 men who robbed a group of local administrators of speed pills, guns, mobile phones and a car in an unsuccessful sting operation in the southern province of Songkhla.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275361-police-hunt-for-drug-gang-that-robbed-authorities-of-seized-speed-pills/

 

Pattaya mayor eyes changing traffic plan on Sukhumvit Road in Naklua

 

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Pattaya Mayor Poramase Ngampiches said he is planning to change the traffic plan on Sukhumvit Road in Naklua to facilitate a drainage system construction project.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275375-pattaya-mayor-eyes-changing-traffic-plan-on-sukhumvit-road-in-naklua/

 

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