DPM Supattanapong defends government’s foreign land-ownership policy

 

Deputy Prime Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow defended the government’s plan to allow land-ownership in Thailand for residential purpose by four groups of foreigners, in his response to criticism of the plan by Move Forward Party Leader Pita Limjaroenrat in the House of Representatives.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276707-dpm-supattanapong-defends-government’s-foreign-land-ownership-policy/

 

Korean tourist says they were pickpocketed on Pattaya Beach

 

 

A 43-year-old Korean tourist said he was pickpocketed by a transgender person while strolling on Pattaya Beach at night with friends.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276701-korean-tourist-says-they-were-pickpocketed-on-pattaya-beach/

Pattaya police bust nightclub for allegedly opening and selling booze past legal hours

 

 

Pattaya police raided a club, As Friends, November 3rd, after receiving a tip-off from concerned citizens that the club was secretly opening and selling alcohol past the legal time limit.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276703-pattaya-police-bust-nightclub-for-allegedly-opening-and-selling-booze-past-legal-hours/

Ten new Omicron sub-variant infections found, but not of serious concern

(Photo by Viktor Forgacs)

The Thai Medical Sciences Department has recently found 10 Omicron sub-variant cases in Thailand, including two cases of BA.2.3.20, which is easily transmissible, three cases of BA.4.5, which is capable of evading the immune system, and three cases of XBB.X, but there are no signs that these are of serious concern, according to Dr. Supakit Sirilak, director-general of Medical Sciences Department.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276720-ten-new-omicron-sub-variant-infections-found-but-not-of-serious-concern/

 

Chinese Space Junk Falling To Earth On Saturday, 11 Thai Provinces At Risk
by TNR Staff

 

 

THAI space agency Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (GISTDA) warned today (Nov. 3) that a 21.6-ton chunk of China’s Long March 5B-Y4 rocket is on track to fall back to Earth on Saturday Nov. 5 with 11 provinces at risk of being hit although the chances of an impact is just 1.4 percent, Sanook.com and Businessinsider.com said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276721-chinese-space-junk-falling-to-earth-on-saturday-11-thai-provinces-at-risk/

 

Ruam Thai Sang Chart Party Not Inviting Prayut To Join Anytime Soon
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

 

THE RUAM THAI SANG CHART Party is not going to invite Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to join and contest the next general election under the brand-new party’s banners anytime soon.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276722-ruam-thai-sang-chart-party-not-inviting-prayut-to-join-anytime-soon/

 

TAT and Meta launch “Rediscover Thailand” augmented reality tourism experience
On from 2-30 November, 2022, at the Thailand Creative and Design Centre in Bangkok, the public can virtually and interactively encounter Thai cultural experiences while tapping into future technology trends.
TAT Newsroom

 

The Tourism Authority of Thailand and Meta Thailand launched “Rediscover Thailand”, an augmented reality experience that highlights some of Thailand’s key tourist attractions through Meta’s platforms, in partnership with Thailand’s Creative Economy Agency (CEA), the Thailand Creative and Design Center (TCDC), Holowisp, and Thailand’s Meta Spark AR creators.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276723-tat-and-meta-launch-“rediscover-thailand”-augmented-reality-tourism-experience/

 

US travel agents ‘Feel Thailand with Delta Air Lines and Korean Air’ fam trip
50 agents from around America participating in a nine-day trip from 1-9 November, 2022, to see Thailand’s new tourism offerings with visits to Ayutthaya, Bangkok, Chiang Mai, and Phuket.
TAT Newsroom

 

From left to right: Mr. Jongmin Kim, Regional Manager (Thailand, Laos, Pakistan, Nepal), Korean Air, Mr. Yuthasak Supasorn, TAT Governor, and Mr Akinori Yokosawa, Manager of International Specialty Sales of Delta Air Lines

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is organising the ‘Feel Thailand with Delta Air Lines and Korean Air’ one-of-a-kind mega fam trip for US travel agents from 1-9 November, 2022, to drive demand for meaningful travel experiences in Ayutthaya, Bangkok, Chiang Mai, and Phuket and promote accessibility for tourists from across the US.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276725-us-travel-agents-‘feel-thailand-with-delta-air-lines-and-korean-air’-fam-trip/

 

Bruised Young Man Hit With Big Palimony Claim By Married Lover
by TNR Staff

 

A representative image of a couple quarrelling. Photo: Matichon

 

A YOUNG MAN who is still studying and tried to break up with an older married woman with whom he had an affair was hit with a 400,000 baht palimony claim, Matichon said Thursday evening (Nov. 3).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276726-bruised-young-man-hit-with-big-palimony-claim-by-married-lover/

 

Foreign land ownership proposal can be canceled if Thai people don’t agree says the Minister of the Interior
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

PHOTO: Spacebar

 

The Minister of the Interior says a proposal for foreigner land sales is ready to be cancelled if the Thai people don’t agree.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276728-foreign-land-ownership-proposal-can-be-canceled-if-thai-people-don’t-agree-says-the-minister-of-the-interior/

 

Singaporean motorbike rider dies after crashing into truck in Kamala
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Kamala – A Singaporean motorbike rider has died after crashing into a truck in Kamala.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276729-singaporean-motorbike-rider-dies-after-crashing-into-truck-in-kamala/

 

Region 8 Police crank up enforcement on entertainment venues in Phuket
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Phuket – The Region 8 Police has ensured that officers are serious about enforcing the law on entertainment venues in Phuket.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276730-region-8-police-crank-up-enforcement-on-entertainment-venues-in-phuket/

 

World Sports News - Friday 4 November by Chili Radio

 

 

Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276737-world-sports-news-friday-4-november-by-chili-radio/

 

NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Friday November 4 2022
 

 

Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276739-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-friday-november-4-2022/

 

Transport Minister inspects Suvarnabhumi Airport
by Tanakorn Sangiam

 

    
BANGKOK (NNT) - Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport will serve as the main port of arrival for economic leaders, executives, and members of the media attending the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week this month. The Minister of Transport paid a visit to the airport to inspect the readiness of relevant facilities.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276743-transport-minister-inspects-suvarnabhumi-airport/

 

Big Joke investigating Immigration after attack on Chinese man - former chief demands "Overstay" action against foreign criminals

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

The former chief of Thai immigration, who is now deputy commander of the whole Thai police after a fall from grace, is going after foreigners on overstay and criminal foreign gangs.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276751-big-joke-investigating-immigration-after-attack-on-chinese-man-former-chief-demands-overstay-action-against-foreign-criminals/

 

Tim Newton Today - Nov 4: Chinese space junk dropping on Thailand? Ongoing purge on foreign-owned business

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276754-tim-newton-today-nov-4-chinese-space-junk-dropping-on-thailand-ongoing-purge-on-foreign-owned-business/

 

Paying your water bill in Hua Hin is about to get much easier
By Online Reporter 

 

 

The municipality has announced plans to launch a new system that will mean people in Hua Hin will be able to pay their water bills at convenience stores or via online banking.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276758-paying-your-water-bill-in-hua-hin-is-about-to-get-much-easier/

 

Amazing Weekend with the i8 Vantage GT4
Aston Martin Racing Asia Has Joined the Thai Super Series 
 

Aston Martin Racing Asia, one of the profound names in auto-racing, was officially on the grid for the first time this weekend in the Thai Super Series, with Adam Khalid at the wheel of the Aston Martin i8 Vantage GT4, placing third in the GTC Production Class.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276760-aston-martin-racing-asia-has-joined-the-thai-super-series/

 

Two companies control Thailand's beer and spirits market; law changes unlikely to greatly affect customer choice

 

 

Thailand's most influential media Thai Rath investigated the history of beer and spirits production in the country.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276762-two-companies-control-thailands-beer-and-spirits-market-law-changes-unlikely-to-greatly-affect-customer-choice/

 

No escape! "See Ngao Lak" casino in Rayong raided - 25 arrests, much evidence gathered

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Dice gamblers nabbed

 

Daily News reported on a raid on a gambling den in Rayong on Thailand's eastern seaboard by Ban Kram police.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276764-no-escape-see-ngao-lak-casino-in-rayong-raided-25-arrests-much-evidence-gathered/

 

Two Russians, one Thai dead after three vehicle crash in Rawai, Phuket
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Rawai – Two Russian nationals and one Thai died after a big bike, a motorbike, and a taxi car collided in Rawai.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276765-two-russians-one-thai-dead-after-three-vehicle-crash-in-rawai-phuket/

 

Girl, 13, appeals for help claiming attack by female friends over "relationship with 50 year old man"

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath reported that a 13 year old girl named only as "A" went on the popular page of "Ban Dung Update" in Udon Thani, north eastern Thailand, after she was attacked by four females friends of a similar age.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276767-girl-13-appeals-for-help-claiming-attack-by-female-friends-over-relationship-with-50-year-old-man/

 

Thailand succeeds in artificially breeding short mackerel

 

The Thai Fisheries Department has succeeded in artificially breeding short mackerel, known locally as “Pla Tu”, a favourite edible fish among Thai people. Hormone-induced spawning was used, with a high survival rate of the fry, according to Chalermchai Suwannarak, director-general of the department.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276768-thailand-succeeds-in-artificially-breeding-short-mackerel/

 

Road, MRT Closure on Nov 16-19 for APEC Summit

 

 

BANGKOK, Nov 4 (TNA) – Police will close Ratchadaphisek Road in front of the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center and its MRT station from Nov 16 to 19 to facilitate the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276769-road-mrt-closure-on-nov-16-19-for-apec-summit/

 

"Lady Kai" back in the news! 2016 sensation accuses media and keyboard warriors of defamation

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Defamation charges made

 

She was the talk of Thailand through much of 2016 and a regular staple on ASEAN NOW's platform then known as Thaivisa. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276770-lady-kai-back-in-the-news-2016-sensation-accuses-media-and-keyboard-warriors-of-defamation/

 

Illegal migrant workers still pouring into Thailand, suggest Thai media

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Migrants pouring in

 

Thai media Daily News suggested that illegal migrants were continuing to pour into Thailand from Myanmar.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276771-illegal-migrant-workers-still-pouring-into-thailand-suggest-thai-media/

 

"Danger to society": Police in NE seek warrant for arrest of yaba crazed man who attacked female teacher at primary school

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Arrest warrant readied

 

Daily News reported that police in Nakhon Phanom, NE Thailand were hunting for a man who attacked a female teacher at a school in Ban Nong Pla Duk in Muang district.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276772-danger-to-society-police-in-ne-seek-warrant-for-arrest-of-yaba-crazed-man-who-attacked-female-teacher-at-primary-school/

 

Chuwit praises top cops for action he instigated against "Chinese Mafia"

 

 

Former MP and soapy massage owner Chuwit Kamolwist went on Facebook to praise the Thai police.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276774-chuwit-praises-top-cops-for-action-he-instigated-against-chinese-mafia/

 

Attorney General asked to examine Bangkok’s Orange Line train project contract

 

 

The opposition Move Forward Party has officially asked the Office of the Attorney-General (OAG) to screen the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) investment contract for the Orange Line train project, before the document is submitted to the cabinet for approval.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276790-attorney-general-asked-to-examine-bangkok’s-orange-line-train-project-contract/