Child Protection Foundation’s license will not be renewed next January

 

Thailand’s Ministry of Social Development and Human Security has decided not to renew the license of the Child Protection Foundation, after its secretary-general was charged with assault and illegal use of child labour.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276936-child-protection-foundation’s-license-will-not-be-renewed-next-january/

 

Chiang Rai’s Tham Luang to be designated as national and historical park
 

This handout photo taken on November 1, 2019 and released by Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation the Tham Luang cave in the Mae Sai district of Thailand’s northern Chiang Rai province. (Photo by Handout / various sources / AFP)

The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation has been working with relevant agencies to get the Tham Luang Khun Nam Nang Non Forest Park designated as a national and historical park and, eventually, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276938-chiang-rai’s-tham-luang-to-be-designated-as-national-and-historical-park/

 

Real estate sector to propose alternative to foreigners buying land in Thailand

 

 

Thai real estate business operators will propose that the government allow foreigners to buy houses on up to 0.16 hectares (one rai) of land, as an alternative to the right to buy the land on which it sits, for residential purposes, as defined in the Interior Ministry’s edict, which has met with resistance from nationalist groups.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276940-real-estate-sector-to-propose-alternative-to-foreigners-buying-land-in-thailand/

 

Total lunar eclipse on Loy Krathong night on November 8th

 

 

Loy Krathong revellers will be able to enjoy a total lunar eclipse as they celebrate the annual festival on Tuesday night.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276941-total-lunar-eclipse-on-loy-krathong-night-on-november-8th/

 

Move Forward MP Points To EIA Hurdle In New Booze Regulation
by TNR Staff

 

A Move Forward Party MP said in a Facebook post that the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) will likely rein in those considering applying for a permit to produce beer and other alcoholic beverages under the new ministerial regulation that came into effect on Wednesday Nov. 2, Matichon newspaper said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276942-move-forward-mp-points-to-eia-hurdle-in-new-booze-regulation/

 

Prayut, Prawit Urged To Hold Talks On Prime Minister Candidate
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan. Photo: Matichon

 

BOTH PRIME MINISTER Prayut Chan-o-cha and Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan have been advised to talk it over between themselves as to which one of them will be named a Palang Pracharath partisan candidate for prime minister in the next general election.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276943-prayut-prawit-urged-to-hold-talks-on-prime-minister-candidate/

 

Ex-Police Chief Likely One Of Trio Palang Pracharath PM Candidates
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

 

FORMER POLICE CHIEF Chakthip Chaijinda is known among the rank and file of the Palang Pracharath Party to become one of a trio of the ruling camp’s candidates for prime minister, partisan sources said over the weekend.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276944-ex-police-chief-likely-one-of-trio-palang-pracharath-pm-candidates/

 

Emergency Room admissions for cannabis up 566% as parties call for it to again be criminalised
by Carla Boonkong & Pranee O' Connor

 

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Health in Nong Khai, on Friday, played down talk of the marijuana bill being defeated in parliament next week after controversial remarks about Democrat Party leader and Ministry of Commerce Jurin Laksanawisit.

Spat between deputy prime ministers Anutin Charnvirakul and Jurin Laksanawisit over the issue as tensions mount.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276945-emergency-room-admissions-for-cannabis-up-566-as-parties-call-for-it-to-again-be-criminalised/

 

Warning to all dog owners in Thailand after a recent pit bull attack and other serious incidents
by James Morris and Son Nguyen

 

Police Lieutenant Colonel Ying Naphawan Panya, Deputy spokesperson for the Royal Thai Police issued a warning to animal owners but particularly to the owners of dogs of the pitbull breed.

Thai law imposes duties on the owners of dogs to keep them under restraint at all times. There is growing concern about the spike in incidents linked to pit bull dogs in Thailand with a long list of deaths and horrific injuries linked to the breed or crossbreeds of this type of dog.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276946-warning-to-all-dog-owners-in-thailand-after-a-recent-pit-bull-attack-and-other-serious-incidents/

 

UTCC Projects 9.7 Billion Baht in Loy Krathong Cash Flow This Year
by Paul Rujopakarn

 

    
BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand’s ongoing economic recovery has convinced the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) to revise its forecast on money circulation during this year’s Loy Krathong festival.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276947-utcc-projects-97-billion-baht-in-loy-krathong-cash-flow-this-year/

 

Government Confirms Attendance of All 21 APEC Member Economies
by Paul Rujopakarn

 

    
BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed the participation of all 21 member economies of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in the upcoming leadership meeting running from November 18-19.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276948-government-confirms-attendance-of-all-21-apec-member-economies/

 

Cabinet Greenlights U-Tapao Expansion
by Paul Rujopakarn

 

    
BANGKOK (NNT) - The Cabinet has approved in principle a plan to massively expand U-Tapao Airport in Rayong province to develop its capacity for accommodating commercial flights by adding a new runway, taxiways and facilities.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276949-cabinet-greenlights-u-tapao-expansion/

 

Foreigners allegedly steal mobile phones from guesthouse in Pattaya
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Pattaya – A group of foreigners seemingly working together allegedly stole two mobile phones from a guesthouse in Pattaya.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276950-foreigners-allegedly-steal-mobile-phones-from-guesthouse-in-pattaya/

 

Russian market rebounding strongly to Phuket say tourism officials, expected to be number one for Quarter 4
By Adam Judd

 

 

Phuket, Thailand-According to top Phuket tourism officials the Russian market has rebounded strongly recently and is expected to be the number one market for Phuket for Quarter 4, also called the high season.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276951-russian-market-rebounding-strongly-to-phuket-say-tourism-officials-expected-to-be-number-one-for-quarter-4/

 

Phuket tourism leaders want cheaper domestic flights to help tourism
By Adam Judd

 

 

Phuket, Thailand-Tourism leaders in Phuket have been speaking to the Thai government and airline industry executives to attempt to find solutions for what they say are expensive domestic flights.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276952-phuket-tourism-leaders-want-cheaper-domestic-flights-to-help-tourism/

 

Pattaya police and immigration tighten surveillance on foreigners on overstay
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya — Pattaya law enforcement and immigration have increased patrols on foreigners who may have overstayed in the city and are up to no good, following recent cases of nightclub busts involving foreigners on overstay.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276953-pattaya-police-and-immigration-tighten-surveillance-on-foreigners-on-overstay/

 

World Sports News - Monday 7 November by Chili Radio
 

 

Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276959-world-sports-news-monday-7-november-by-chili-radio/

 

Pick-up driver flees after plunging into Pattaya area pond
By Adam Judd

 

 

Nongprue/Pattaya-An unidentified pick-up driver has fled after he plunged his vehicle into a lotus pond in Nongprue last night, November 6th, 2022.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276960-pick-up-driver-flees-after-plunging-into-pattaya-area-pond/

 

NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Monday November 7 2022
 

 

Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276962-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-monday-november-7-2022/

 

Videos: Armed Cambodian army colonel taken down after driving jeep into Thailand - family problems

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Border officials at the Ban Khao Din crossing in Wattananakhon district of Sa Kaeo in eastern Thailand sprung into action when a military jeep crossed into Thailand without stopping.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276969-videos-armed-cambodian-army-colonel-taken-down-after-driving-jeep-into-thailand-family-problems/

 

Drunk army sergeant charged with vehicular homicide after killing couple at Chiang Mai intersection

 

 

A sergeant in the Thai army has been charged with vehicular homicide after he drove into a couple and their daughter at a Chiang Mai intersection on Saturday night.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276972-drunk-army-sergeant-charged-with-vehicular-homicide-after-killing-couple-at-chiang-mai-intersection/

 

"Hybrid Romance Scams" net fraudsters 861 million baht

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Don't fall for profile images

 

RTP deputy spokeswoman Lt-Col Naphawan Panya warned the public about Hybrid Romance Scams. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276973-hybrid-romance-scams-net-fraudsters-861-million-baht/

 

"Well dressed" robber causes gold shop to revise security arrangements

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Don't trust them!

 

Daily News reporters went to the Hua Heng Yaowarat gold shop in Pracha-uthit Soi 22, Ratburana, Bangkok, after a gold shop robbery there on Friday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276975-well-dressed-robber-causes-gold-shop-to-revise-security-arrangements/

 

Tim Newton Today - Nov 7: "Sell just the house", latest twist in Thai land sale debate, replies to your comments

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276976-tim-newton-today-nov-7-sell-just-the-house-latest-twist-in-thai-land-sale-debate-replies-to-your-comments/

 

Inflation could be less than 6% for October as price of food and necessities start to dip, says Ministry of Commerce

By Erich Parpart

 

Thailand’s headline inflation could start to come down amid fall in prices of goods and services with Ministry of Commerce saying that the inflation rate could fall to below 6% for the month of October.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276978-inflation-could-be-less-than-6-for-october-as-price-of-food-and-necessities-start-to-dip-says-ministry-of-commerce/

 

Locals spooked as human remains scattered on the land rather than in the klong

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Ashes scattered on the land

 

Daily News went to investigate in Muang district of Sisaket in Thiland's north east after what appeared to be human ashes were found in two piles by a klong.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276982-locals-spooked-as-human-remains-scattered-on-the-land-rather-than-in-the-klong/

 

PM Will Open Loy Krathong Festival near Government House on Nov 8

 

 

BANGKOK, Nov 7 (TNA) – Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha will open the Loy Krathong festival by the Khlong Phadung Krung Kasem canal next to Government House on Nov 8.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276985-pm-will-open-loy-krathong-festival-near-government-house-on-nov-8/

 

Southern Thai beach covered in planks after container ship capsizes

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Siam Rath reported that Sairee beach in Chumphon, southern Thailand was covered in planks of various sizes. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276986-southern-thai-beach-covered-in-planks-after-container-ship-capsizes/

 

Fire at shrine on Ratchadaphisek Road - BMA on scene and police investigating

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

A fire at a shrine in the middle of Ratchadaphisek Road in the Chutuchak area of Bangkok is under investigation.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276987-fire-at-shrine-on-ratchadaphisek-road-bma-on-scene-and-police-investigating/

 

Video: pick-up driver criticized for dangerous stunt with elephant in Khao Yai

 

Picture: Sanook

 

A video that was shared by TV presenter Sorayuth Suthassachaijinda showed a wild elephant on the road in the area of the Khao Yai national park.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1276988-video-pick-up-driver-criticized-for-dangerous-stunt-with-elephant-in-khao-yai/