Hamas is a radical Islamic terrorist organization, that has openly declared its intention to destroy Israel. They are heavily supported by the extremist Iranian regime which supplies them with weapons, training and funds. Hamas is classified as a terrorist organization by numerous countries, including the United States, all member states of the European Union, Canada, the UK, Australia, and many others.

 

A call for solidarity in the face of recent events in Israel

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309183-a-call-for-solidarity-in-the-face-of-recent-events-in-israel/

More Than One Way For Govt To Find Money For Digital Wallet Project: Prommin
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Prommin Lertsuridej and the digital wallet project. Photo: Thai Rath

 

THERE IS MORE THAN ONE way for the Pheu Thai-led government to adequately finance their 10,000-baht digital wallet project, confirmed Prommin Lertsuridej, secretary-general to the prime minister, today (Oct.13).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309191-more-than-one-way-for-govt-to-find-money-for-digital-wallet-project-prommin/

 

A Few Lower Esaan Provinces Spared Severe Flooding
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Heavily flooded areas of Chaiyaphum province Oct. 12, 2023. Photo: Thai Rath

 

A FEW LOWER NORTHEASTERN provinces are being spared severe flooding which could otherwise wreak havoc without a water-holding dam during the weekend, officials said today (Oct.13).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309192-a-few-lower-esaan-provinces-spared-severe-flooding/

Thai Police Capture Over 1,500 Suspects, Seize 1,789 Firearms in National Illegal Weapons Crackdown
By Kittisak Phalaharn

 

 

National — On October 12th, 2023, Pol Gen Torsak Sukvimol, commissioner general of the Royal Thai Police and relevant officers gave an official statement on a large-scale operation to eradicate illegal and improvised weapons users and dealers.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309193-thai-police-capture-over-1500-suspects-seize-1789-firearms-in-national-illegal-weapons-crackdown/

 

18-Year-Old Pattaya Man Arrested for Selling Illegal Guns
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya — An 18-year-old Thai man was arrested and charged with selling illegal guns in Pattaya. Going by the title “Oat Pacha (Oat Graveyard),” the alleged gunrunner sold the firearms online for 15,000 baht.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309194-18-year-old-pattaya-man-arrested-for-selling-illegal-guns/

 

Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs Gives Update on the Israel Situation
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Summary of Press Briefing on the Situation in Israel

on Friday 13 October 2023 at 15.00 hrs.

at Press Conference Room, MFA and via MFA Facebook Live

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309195-thai-ministry-of-foreign-affairs-gives-update-on-the-israel-situation/

 

Government says planes ready to evacuate Thai citizens from Israel

By Peter Roche

 

PHOTO: Facebook/เศรษฐา ทวีสิน - Srettha Thavisin

The Thai PM says 4 commercial aircraft are on stand by to evacuate Thai citizens from Israel. Srettha Thavisin says two planes each from Nok Air and AirAsia will operate repatriation flights once Israel gives the green light.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309196-government-says-planes-ready-to-evacuate-thai-citizens-from-israel/

 

Duck Donuts opens its first Thailand store in Bangkok

By Irene Dong

 

(Source: Duck Donuts)
   
US-based doughnut brand Duck Donuts has launched its first store in Thailand’s Bangkok, in collaboration with franchise partner The Great Restaurant Group. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309198-duck-donuts-opens-its-first-thailand-store-in-bangkok/

 

Thailand arrests 1,000 migrant workers including 400 Cambodians

Employers promised to arrange documentation for some workers, but others remained in custody wondering their fate.

 

By RFA Khmer

 

Cambodian migrant construction workers wait for their transport home outside a building site in downtown Bangkok, Thailand, Dec. 12, 2016. Dake Kang/AP

Thai authorities arrested about 1,000 construction workers in the central province of Ayutthaya, at least 400 of whom are undocumented Cambodians, for working illegally, Radio Free Asia has learned.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309199-thailand-arrests-1000-migrant-workers-including-400-cambodians/

 

Chinese tourists drop by 75,093 following shooting in Bangkok
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Prachachat.

 

The Economic Division of the Ministry of Tourism and Sports reported that the number of Chinese tourists in Thailand last week fell by 75,093 compared to the previous week.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309200-chinese-tourists-drop-by-75093-following-shooting-in-bangkok/

 

Move to boost tourism sector with worrying signals near the start of the country’s high season
by Carla Boonkong & Pranee O' Connor

 

New Minister of Tourism and Sports Sudawan Wang-Suphakitkosol has been given a ฿600 million budget to boost foreign tourism before the end of the current High Season as Thai-based airlines help the government to grow flight connectivity and arrival numbers.

 

Thailand’s recovering airline industry, including the restructured operations of Thai Airways and Thai Air Asia X, is riding to the rescue of the country’s vital foreign tourism industry, still struggling to reach the levels seen in 2019 with a modest 63% target for 2023 in terms of income earned.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309204-move-to-boost-tourism-sector-with-worrying-signals-near-the-start-of-the-country’s-high-season/

 

 

FIFA top shots to meet in Thailand
By TTR WEEKLY

 

 

BANGKOK: The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has declared Thailand the host country for the FIFA Congress 2024.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309205-fifa-top-shots-to-meet-in-thailand/

 

Thai hoteliers embrace TAT’s forthcoming expat focus
By Anne Somanas

 

The Standard Hua Hin hosted the Kolour Hua Hin 2023 music festival in August as a way to attract the expatriate crowd and entertain long-stay visitors 

The Tourism Authority of Thailand’s (TAT) recent announcement on the pivot towards offering benefits to expatriates in its 2024 strategy has garnered positive responses from leading hoteliers in the country. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309206-thai-hoteliers-embrace-tat’s-forthcoming-expat-focus/

 

Ex-Thai PM Thaksin Undergoes Medical Scans, Health Condition Confirmed Stable

 

Picture: TV CH3

 

In a recent development, the Director-General of the Corrections Department, Mr. Ratchatathat, has confirmed that former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has undergone CT scans and an MRI to assess his current health condition.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309202-ex-thai-pm-thaksin-undergoes-medical-scans-health-condition-confirmed-stable/

 

Dramatic Moment as Electric Meter Explodes During Thunderstorm

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

In a shocking moment caught on video, a man narrowly avoided a life-threatening situation when an electric meter suddenly exploded.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309201-dramatic-moment-as-electric-meter-explodes-during-thunderstorm/

 

Rayong Tourism Bounces Back, Despite Recent Shooting Incident

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Rayong's tourism sector has shown signs of recovery over the past week, especially during the three-day weekend, as tourists flock to Koh Samet and local businesses regain confidence,despite the recent shooting incident in Pattaya, Rayong is bouncing back.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309203-rayong-tourism-bounces-back-despite-recent-shooting-incident/

 

Pattaya Classical Guitar Festival & Competition Coming in November 2023
By Adam Judd

 

 

The Pattaya Classical Guitar Festival & Competition 2023 at Siam Bayshore Pattaya will be held on Sunday the 12th of November 2023.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309212-pattaya-classical-guitar-festival-competition-coming-in-november-2023/

 

Transport Co., Ltd. Ramps Up Safety Protocols for Long Weekends

by Tanakorn Sangiam

 

    
BANGKOK (NNT) - To facilitate the expected surge in travelers during the extended holidays this weekend, Transport Co., Ltd. is ramping up its safety measures and services across employee operations, bus fleets, and transport terminals.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309222-transport-co-ltd-ramps-up-safety-protocols-for-long-weekends/

 

Elevating National Science Museum to World-Class Status
by Tanakorn Sangiam

 

    
BANGKOK (NNT) - The National Science Museum (NSM) is launching a program aimed at achieving world-class museum standards.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309227-elevating-national-science-museum-to-world-class-status/

 

Bang Na mall escalator accident injures child, prompts safety protocol questions
by Samantha Rose 

 

Picture courtesy of Sanook

 

A four year old girl suffered injuries after her foot got stuck in the escalator at a shopping mall in Bang Na. Despite the swift response of the mall’s personnel, the rescue operation was delayed due to confusion about which part of the escalator to dismantle. The incident occurred yesterday evening and resulted in medical costs exceeding 7,000 baht (US$ 192) for the family.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309229-bang-na-mall-escalator-accident-injures-child-prompts-safety-protocol-questions/

 

Two killed in fiery Ayutthaya crash involving multiple motorcycles and pickup truck
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

A horrific road accident has taken two lives and injured others in the early hours of today on Asia Highway No. 32 in Ayutthaya province. The accident involved multiple motorcycles and a pickup truck, leading to a fiery aftermath.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309233-two-killed-in-fiery-ayutthaya-crash-involving-multiple-motorcycles-and-pickup-truck/

 

Tourist Attacked by Gun-Wielding Taxi Driver in Pattaya
 

Picture: Daily News

 

A shocking incident unfolded in Pattaya as a young taxi driver brought chaos to the streets by threatening tourists with a firearm.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309228-tourist-attacked-by-gun-wielding-taxi-driver-in-pattaya/

Tropical depression triggers heavy rain warnings for 47 Thai provinces, including Bangkok
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

Today, 47 provinces of Thailand, including Bangkok, brace for heavy rainfall due to a tropical depression covering the Gulf of Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309242-tropical-depression-triggers-heavy-rain-warnings-for-47-thai-provinces-including-bangkok/

 

Octobrists are in power, but still committed to advancing democracy?
By Thai PBS World’s Political Desk

 

Some of the Octobrists in power (from left) Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai, PM’s Secretary General Prommin Lertsuridej, Pheu Thai MP Chaturon Chaisang and Pheu Thai MP Adisorn Piengkes

Many of the activists who participated in the October 1973 student uprising have managed to return to the corridors of power after the May 14 election this year, but they continue to face major challenges in achieving the democracy they dreamed of half a century ago.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309245-octobrists-are-in-power-but-still-committed-to-advancing-democracy/

 

Thai worker pays 50,000 baht for flight home amid conflict zone chaos
by Samantha Rose

 

Picture courtesy of Sanook

 

A Thai worker who purchased his own flight ticket back to Thailand revealed the dire situation in a conflict-ridden zone. He disclosed that several of his friends who lost their lives could not be repatriated due to ongoing identity verification. He decided to take matters into his own hands, spending over 50,000 baht (US$ 1,377) on his journey home.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1309247-thai-worker-pays-50000-baht-for-flight-home-amid-conflict-zone-chaos/

 

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