Crowd Control Measures in Place Ahead of Loy Krathong Festivities

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Bangkok authorities are stepping up security measures for this year’s Loy Krathong festival in light of the recent tragedy in South Korea, in which 154 people were killed during a crowd crush that occurred in Seoul’s Itaewon district.

 

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National Committee Prepares for APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The prime minister has chaired a final meeting at the national-level with agencies responsible for making preparations for the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting and associated events.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276448-national-committee-prepares-for-apec-economic-leaders’-meeting/

 

Thai Owner of Miss Universe* Hopes to Inspire Women

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Thai celebrity media tycoon and transgender rights advocate who became the new owner of the Miss Universe beauty pageant has said she wants to use the event to inspire women like her and boost tourism.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276449-thai-owner-of-miss-universe-hopes-to-inspire-women/

 

Cabinet Ministers Try APEC Meals

 

 

BANGKOK, Nov 1 (TNA) – Cabinet ministers tried special dishes planned for participants in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit and witnessed entries from a related food contest.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276451-cabinet-ministers-try-apec-meals/

 

Assets of convicted ex-cop “Joe Ferrari” confiscated by Thai Anti-Corruption Commission

 

 

The assets of a former police chief from the Nakhon Sawan Provincial Police Station, Pol. Col. Thitisan Utthanaphon, or “Joe Ferrari,” who was convicted of murdering a drug suspect, are set to be confiscated by the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC).

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276452-assets-of-convicted-ex-cop-“joe-ferrari”-confiscated-by-thai-anti-corruption-commission/

 

Health Ministry Readies Ebola-Testing Labs

 

 

BANGKOK, Nov 1 (TNA) – The Department of Medical Sciences has readied its laboratories to conduct tests for Ebola around the clock as the disease is spreading in Uganda.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276464-health-ministry-readies-ebola-testing-labs/

 

Senate endorses Student Loan Fund Bill with reductions in interest rate and fines

 

 

The Senate voted 179:4 today (Tuesday) in support of the Student Loan Fund for Education Bill, earlier approved by the House, which seeks to exempt interest on loans and fines in case of repayment defaults.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276469-senate-endorses-student-loan-fund-bill-with-reductions-in-interest-rate-and-fines/

 

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Thailand Live Wednesday 2 November 2022 
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