German national in Pattaya has an intense standoff with Banglamung Police

 

A German man in Pattaya had an intense standoff with police as he was reportedly afraid to be arrested for an alleged overstay.

 

Full sStory: https://aseannow.com/topic/1277044-german-national-in-pattaya-has-an-intense-standoff-with-banglamung-police/

New Zealand expat arrested in Phuket with 26 guns and 11 grenades

 

 

A 63-year-old New Zealand expat has been arrested in Phuket with 26 guns, 11 grenades, and many bullets.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1277018-new-zealand-expat-arrested-in-phuket-with-26-guns-and-11-grenades/

 

Thai Cabinet might reportedly reject Interior Ministry’s foreign land ownership proposal

 

PHOTO: Matichon Onlline

 

Thai media says the Cabinet might reportedly consider rescinding the Interior Ministry’s foreign land ownership proposal that will allow foreigners who invest 40 million baht per year for three years to own up to 1 rai of land (roughly 0.4 acre) in Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1277015-thai-cabinet-might-reportedly-reject-interior-ministry’s-foreign-land-ownership-proposal/

UPDATE:

Thailand’s interior minister seeks to withdraw foreign land ownership edict for reconsideration
 

Commercial property and residential condo buildings are pictured in Bangkok. (Photo by Alex OGLE / AFP)

The government appears ready to do a U-turn on its plan to allow foreign land ownership in Thailand for residential purposes, following widespread opposition to the policy, Deputy Prime Minister and Energy Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow said today (Monday).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1277015-thai-cabinet-might-reportedly-reject-interior-ministry’s-foreign-land-ownership-proposal/?do=findComment&comment=17710585

 

UPDATE:

 

Land for foreign high flyers plan to be axed by cabinet as new 10-year visa draws mild response
by Joseph O' Connor

 

It was reported on Monday that General Prawit Wongsuwan played a decisive role in a move to withdraw the controversial residential land ownership for foreigners regulation from consideration before the cabinet after it was approved in principle on October 25th 

Minister of the Interior General Anupong argues that there are other options for foreigners seeking to acquire property in Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1277015-thai-cabinet-might-reportedly-reject-interior-ministry’s-foreign-land-ownership-proposal/?do=findComment&comment=17710590

 

Foreign tourists flood Chiang Mai during Yipeng Festival
by Kanlayakorn Pengrattana 

 

Photo by Thairath.

The number of both foreign and Thai tourists traveling to Chiang Mai province, Thailand, have significantly increased during the Thai’s Loi Krathong or Yipeng Festival, which will be held from 7-9 November 2022.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1277066-foreign-tourists-flood-chiang-mai-during-yipeng-festival/

 

Phuket welcomes first flight from LOT Polish Airlines from Poland
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Phuket – The first flight from the LOT Polish Airlines from Poland arrived at the Phuket International Airport.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1277067-phuket-welcomes-first-flight-from-lot-polish-airlines-from-poland/

 

PM wants to see safe Loy Krathong celebrations
by Tanakorn Sangiam

 

    
BANGKOK (NNT) - The Prime Minister has asked organizers of Loy Krathong events to ensure the safety of event participants, in wake of the Halloween crowd crush in Seoul, South Korea.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1277068-pm-wants-to-see-safe-loy-krathong-celebrations/

 

Thai-Saudi investment Forum held to promote bilateral trade and investment
by Namo Vananupong

 

    
BANGKOK (NNT) - Thai-Saudi diplomatic, trade, and investment relations have been growing rapidly in recent months. To add momentum to this growth, the Thai-Saudi Investment Forum was organized in Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1277069-thai-saudi-investment-forum-held-to-promote-bilateral-trade-and-investment/

Sabre and THAI Smile implement distribution agreement to enable the airline to reach Sabre’s global network of travel agencies 

 

 
Sabre-connected travel agents can now shop, book and service international content from THAI Smile  
 
SINGAPORE and BANGKOK – Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), a leading software and technology provider that powers the global travel industry, today announced the implementation of a distribution deal with THAI Smile, to support the hybrid carrier’s growth strategy.  

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1277070-sabre-and-thai-smile-implement-distribution-agreement-to-enable-the-airline-to-reach-sabre’s-global-network-of-travel-agencies/

 

World Sports News - Tuesday 8 November by Chili Radio
 

 

Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1277072-world-sports-news-tuesday-8-november-by-chili-radio/

 

 

Opinion –

Internal rift in PPRP and rift in coalition could spell doom for Prayut’s plans to remain in power until term end

By Thanaphum Charoensombatpanich

 

 

The internal rift in the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) and the ongoing rift among the various coalition members are all indicating that the plans for the 2014 coup leader – Prayut Chan-o-cha, to remain in power until the term ends on March 23, 2023, seems very unlikely.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1277077-internal-rift-in-pprp-and-rift-in-coalition-could-spell-doom-for-prayut’s-plans-to-remain-in-power-until-term-end/

 

NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Tuesday November 8 2022

 

 

Listen to the news:

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1277078-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-tuesday-november-8-2022/

Twelve Thai women held against their will by compatriot in Nigeria in latest sex slave case

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath reported that the mothers of eight Thai women were taken to the Paveena Hongsakul Foundation in Pathum Thani yesterday after their daughters were tricked into offering sex services in Nigeria.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1277081-twelve-thai-women-held-against-their-will-by-compatriot-in-nigeria-in-latest-sex-slave-case/

 

Opinion –

Foreign land buying plans scrapping is a policy flipflop that will hurt investor’s sentiment and govt.’s image

By Thanaphum Charoensombatpanich

 

Today the much-hyped plans of allowing foreigners to be able to buy up to 1 rai of land or about 0.16 hectares of land that was approved on October 25th by the Cabinet of 2014 coup leader Prayut Chan-o-cha.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1277083-foreign-land-buying-plans-scrapping-is-a-policy-flipflop-that-will-hurt-investor’s-sentiment-and-govt’s-image/

 

Abortion is now legal, but why is it so difficult to get one in Thailand?

 

 

Although Thai law was changed last year to allow the termination of a pregnancy up to 12 weeks and again this year with some conditions to up to 20 weeks, it remains difficult for women in Thailand to get a free and safe abortion.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1277084-abortion-is-now-legal-but-why-is-it-so-difficult-to-get-one-in-thailand/

 

Police warn of Loy Krathong phishing scams

 

 

The current Loy Krathong Festival is giving rise to phishing scams that trick people into giving out personal information on-line, warned anti-cybercrime police.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1277086-police-warn-of-loy-krathong-phishing-scams/

 

Viral Tattoo: Foreigner causes internet stir after weird request

 

Picture: Sanook

 

Thai netizens were commenting in droves after a foreigner had an unusual request for a tattoo.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1277087-viral-tattoo-foreigner-causes-internet-stir-after-weird-request/

 

Four year old nearly chokes to death on "Eyeball Jelly" sweet - mum issues warning

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath went to investigate after a mother posted CCTV of dramatic moments when her son was choking to death after eating an "Eyeball Jelly" sweet.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1277089-four-year-old-nearly-chokes-to-death-on-eyeball-jelly-sweet-mum-issues-warning/

 

Tim Newton Today - Nov 8: U-Turn on Thai land sales to foreigners, proposal for new gun controls

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1277090-tim-newton-today-nov-8-u-turn-on-thai-land-sales-to-foreigners-proposal-for-new-gun-controls/

 

Calls for more serious punishment after Police Hospital doctor in Porsche gets community service for TWO DUI deaths

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath reported on a judgment handed down by the Thonburi Criminal Court yesterday against a Police Hospital doctor who killed two people and seriously injured a third after he drove his red plate (brand new) Porsche Cayenne into the back of a Honda Civic on Ratchapreuk Road, Phasi Charoen, at 5 am on August 29th last year.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1277093-calls-for-more-serious-punishment-after-police-hospital-doctor-in-porsche-gets-community-service-for-two-dui-deaths/

 

Marijuana farmer whipped me for putting acid on his weed - employee goes to the press

 

Sanook Thai Caption: Whipped by employer

 

An employee of an organic ganja farmer in the north east of Thailand appealed to Sanook after he was beaten by his boss for damaging his crops.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1277100-marijuana-farmer-whipped-me-for-putting-acid-on-his-weed-employee-goes-to-the-press/

 

"Drunk" pick up driver flees the scene - four year old dead 

 

Picture: Sanook

 

Muang Buriram police in north east Thailand were called to the village of Ban Thai Yong after two pick-ups collided and a young child was injured.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1277101-drunk-pick-up-driver-flees-the-scene-four-year-old-dead/

 

New Regulation Allowing Foreigners To Buy Land Withdrawn: Anupong
by TNR Staff

 

 

INTERIOR Minister Anupong Paochinda this morning (Nov. 8th) said before attending a Cabinet meeting that a draft ministerial regulation allowing four categories of foreigners to buy maximum one rai of land for residential purposes is being withdrawn to study this sensitive issue again, Matichon newspaper said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1277104-new-regulation-allowing-foreigners-to-buy-land-withdrawn-anupong/

 

Big Joke in a suit! Top cop announces developments after four safe-crackers arrested

 

Picture: INN

 

Pol Lt-Gen Surachate "Big Joke" Hakpan was in Hat Yai, southern Thailand yesterday after a gang of safe-crackers were arrested following a seven year reign of theft.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1277105-big-joke-in-a-suit-top-cop-announces-developments-after-four-safe-crackers-arrested/

 

Water Monitor in the ceiling! Lottery riches await

 

Daily News Thai Caption: 'Water Monitor's numbers'

 

Animal catchers were called to a house in Bang Pa-In, Ayutthaya, central Thailand, after a large water monitor invaded a house, reported Daily News.

 

Full story: Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1277106-water-monitor-in-the-ceiling-lottery-riches-await/

 

PM Meets with U.S. Ambassador to Thailand

 

 

BANGKOK, Nov 8 (TNA) – The new United States ambassador to Thailand Robert F. Godec, on Monday paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister and Defense Minister Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha on occasion of his assumption of the position at Government House.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1277108-pm-meets-with-us-ambassador-to-thailand/

 

Flags will indicate air quality at Bangkok schools - governor makes visit

 

Daily News Thai Cap: Flags indicate air quality at schools

 

Bangkok's governor Chadchart Sittipunt went to Wichuthit School in Din Daeng where a flag system has been set up to inform students and parents of the air quality.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1277109-flags-will-indicate-air-quality-at-bangkok-schools-governor-makes-visit/

 

AOT expects to return to pre-pandemic passenger traffic by next year as tourism sector recovers

By Erich Parpart
 

The state-owned Airports of Thailand Plc (AOT) said they expect the number of passengers at all 6 of their airports to increase to 96 million in 2022-2023 fiscal year from 46 million it had recorded during the past fiscal year.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1277110-aot-expects-to-return-to-pre-pandemic-passenger-traffic-by-next-year-as-tourism-sector-recovers/

 

60,000 suspects related to guns and drugs rounded up in Thailand ahead of APEC summit

 

 

Thai police have taken into custody more than 60,000 suspects, on charges related to firearms and illegal narcotics, during a nation-wide crime suppression campaign, which began on October 10th, ahead of the APEC Summit in Bangkok on November 18th and 19th.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1277131-60000-suspects-related-to-guns-and-drugs-rounded-up-in-thailand-ahead-of-apec-summit/