Thai DUI products face stricter controls amid global conflicts
by Alex Morgan

 

Ronnarong Phoolpipat/Bangkok Post

 

The Foreign Trade Department, under Thailand’s Commerce Ministry, has announced its plans to tighten control measures over goods linked to weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and dual-use items (DUI).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310663-thai-dui-products-face-stricter-controls-amid-global-conflicts/

 

Endangered gaur sighted in northern Thailand after 37-year absence
by Mitch Connor

 

Picture courtesy of Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation

 

A gaur, an endangered wild animal, has been sighted for the first time in 37 years at the Salwin Wildlife Sanctuary in Mae Hong Son, a northern province on the Thai-Myanmar border.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310665-endangered-gaur-sighted-in-northern-thailand-after-37-year-absence/

 

Thailand is at risk of becoming overly reliant on ‘big brother’ China: Commentary

 

Thailand Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin met with Chinese President Xi Jinping during the former's official visit to China in October. (Photo: Facebook/Srettha Thavisin)

BANGKOK: Since the beginning of his term as Thailand’s Prime Minister in August, Srettha Thavisin has actively worked to strengthen relations with China.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310673-thailand-is-at-risk-of-becoming-overly-reliant-on-‘big-brother’-china-commentary/

 

Thailand seeks 1 trillion baht investment for southern land bridge
by Alex Morgan 

 

Photo: Bangkok Post.

 

The Office of Transport and Traffic Policy and Planning is organising a roadshow targeting foreign investors for the upcoming southern land bridge megaproject.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310675-thailand-seeks-1-trillion-baht-investment-for-southern-land-bridge/

 

Cool season in Thailand delayed due to El Niño phenomenon
by Mitch Connor

 

Photo: The Nation Thailand.

 

The Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) announced that the onset of this year’s cool season is likely to be delayed by approximately two weeks, and will be warmer than usual.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310676-cool-season-in-thailand-delayed-due-to-el-niño-phenomenon/

 

‘Dom’ took his own life, 3 killed in jet-ski crash in Bangkok : Tim Newton Today - Oct 30

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310677-‘dom’-took-his-own-life-3-killed-in-jet-ski-crash-in-bangkok-tim-newton-today-oct-30/

 

Thailand’s population ages like fine wine, marking a global trend
by Alex Morgan

 

The financial services desk at the GH Bank booth at a Money Expo. Picture courtesy of Bangkok Post.

 

The global ageing population has seen a swift rise in the past three decades, with two-thirds of individuals over 60 residing in developing Asian countries.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310679-thailand’s-population-ages-like-fine-wine-marking-a-global-trend/

 

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Thai food delivery rider arrested for murdering female DJ in northern Thailand
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via KomChadLuek.

 

Police arrested a Thai food delivery rider on Saturday, October 28, for the murder of a female disc jockey (DJ) and the subsequent abandonment of her body in the woods within the Phichit province of Isaan.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310650-popular-dj-brutally-murdered-over-3000-baht/?do=findComment&comment=18460525

 

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Nine foreigners to be deported and banned over Chergntalay villa siege

By Peter Roche

 

PHOTO: ศูนย์ข้อมูลภูเก็ต Phuket Info Center

Nine foreign nationals are being deported and given a lifetime ban from entering Thailand after an attack on Immigration officers at a luxury villa in upscale Cherng Talay.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310625-foreigners-banned-from-thailand-for-life-after-attacking-phuket-immigration-officers/?do=findComment&comment=18460582

 

Number of Thai hostages held by Hamas rises by three
 

A picture taken from Israel’s southern city of Sderot shows smoke rising during Israeli bombardment of the Gaza Strip on October 29, 2023, amid ongoing battles between Israel and the Palestinian Hamas movement. (Photo by FADEL SENNA / AFP)

Three more Thai nationals than originally reported were abducted by Hamas militants on October 7th, raising the number of Thai hostages to 22, while the death toll remains 32 and 19 injured, according to the latest report from the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310680-number-of-thai-hostages-held-by-hamas-rises-by-three/

 

Armed & dangerous: Hunt for escaped convict escalates

By Peter Roche

 

PHOTO: MGR Online

A 1 million baht reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of a convicted criminal who escaped custody in southern Thailand. The authorities have been hunting for Chavalit Thongduang after he fled a Nakhon Si Thammarat hospital where he was receiving some dental treatments.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310681-armed-dangerous-hunt-for-escaped-convict-escalates/

 

Extensive flooding in Phayao province

 

 

Heavy rain since Sunday morning has caused widespread flooding in Thailand’s northern province of Phayao, especially in the Mueang municipal area, including the provincial bus terminal.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310683-extensive-flooding-in-phayao-province/

 

Mpox Surges With 24 Infected, One More Death In Just A Week
by TNR Staff 

 

Graphic images of mpox. Top photo: King’s College London

 

THE PUBLIC Health Ministry said this morning (Oct. 30) mpox (monkeypox) cases increased over the past week with 24 getting injected while one patient who was HIV positive died with two having succumbed to this disease so far, TV Channel 7 said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310685-mpox-surges-with-24-infected-one-more-death-in-just-a-week/

 

Thailand objects to displaying of graphic images from Hamas attack on Israel
 

Israel’s Ambassador to the United Nations Gilad Erdan holds a paper with a QR code as he speaks to an emergency special session of the United Nations General Assembly on the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas at U.N. headquarters in New York City, U.S., October 26,.//REUTERS

Thailand’s Foreign Ministry has voiced disapproval over Israel’s publication of video showing the brutal killing of a victim, asserted to be a Thai national, at a UN General Assembly meeting.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310689-thailand-objects-to-displaying-of-graphic-images-from-hamas-attack-on-israel/

 

Deadly Bangkok mall shooting by child prompts question: Who takes responsibility?

 

Public shock and anger over October 3’s deadly shooting rampage at Siam Paragon has turned to consternation as people realize that the 14-year-old perpetrator cannot be punished.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310691-deadly-bangkok-mall-shooting-by-child-prompts-question-who-takes-responsibility/

 

Thai labourer recounts escape from Israel
 

 

As casualties continue to rise in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, the impacts extend beyond Israelis and Palestinians to include Thai migrants working near the Gaza Strip.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310694-thai-labourer-recounts-escape-from-israel/

 

Paetongtarn on course to becoming third Shinawatra to lead Thailand

 

 

Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s rise to the helm of the ruling Pheu Thai Party is being seen as preparation for her to become prime minister – either if the top job is vacated prematurely, or after the next election.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310701-paetongtarn-on-course-to-becoming-third-shinawatra-to-lead-thailand/

 

Thailand pledges help to develop infrastructure projects in Laos

 

 

Thailand has agreed to help Laos fulfil its plan to transform from a land-locked to land-linked country, to help in the development of infrastructure projects and to secure low-interest loans, said Government Spokesman Chai Watcharong today (Monday).

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310702-thailand-pledges-help-to-develop-infrastructure-projects-in-laos/

 

Thai central bank aims to cut household debt to 80% of GDP

 

 

The Bank of Thailand (BoT) is considering four measures to reduce Thailand’s household debt to about 80% of gross domestic product (GDP), down from the current 90.7%, according to Ronadol Numnonda, deputy governor for financial institution stability at the BoT.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310703-thai-central-bank-aims-to-cut-household-debt-to-80-of-gdp/

 

Surge in Foreign Investments in Thailand

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Following the government’s policy to open the country, there has been a significant influx of foreign investors establishing businesses in Thailand since September 2023.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310707-surge-in-foreign-investments-in-thailand/

 

Senate Holds Talks on Digital Wallet Stipend Program

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Senate has held a discussion on the government’s key economic stimulus program that aims to boost the economy by providing Thai nationals with preconditioned digital money. However, the program faces criticism over its high costs and potential inefficacy.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310708-senate-holds-talks-on-digital-wallet-stipend-program/

 

Floral Flavors: A Celebration of Edible Flowers in Thailand

 

Source: wasanajai / Shutterstock.com

 

There is a profound connection between the Thai people and their biodiversity, and this connection is fully evident in Thailand’s extensive ethnobotany, or the ethnic use of native plants. For instance, flowers like the lotus and jasmine, can be seen crafted into Thai garlands or phuang malai, playing a central role in offerings at temples and shrines.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310710-floral-flavors-a-celebration-of-edible-flowers-in-thailand/

 

 

Cabinet to Mull Operating Hours of Entertainment Venues

 

 

BANGKOK, Oct 30 (TNA) – The extension of nighttime entertainment venues’ operating hours will be proposed to the Cabinet by December 15, said Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310711-cabinet-to-mull-operating-hours-of-entertainment-venues/

 

Alms-Giving Event Held to Mark End of Buddhist Lent

 

Photo by Chamnanwut Sukhumwanit

 

BANGKOK, Oct 30 (TNA) – A large number of Buddhists jointly offered alms to 109 monks at Wat Saket, the Temple of the Golden Mount in Bangkok to mark the end of the Buddhist Lent.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310712-alms-giving-event-held-to-mark-end-of-buddhist-lent/

 

Pattaya Police Ensure No Alcohol Sold During End of Buddhist Lent Day

 

 

Pattaya police and city officials conducted a citywide patrol yesterday, October 29th, to ensure that businesses complied with the no-alcohol sale policy during the end of Buddhist Lent Day.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310713-pattaya-police-ensure-no-alcohol-sold-during-end-of-buddhist-lent-day/

 

Foreign Tourist Attacked by Hostile Youngsters in Pattaya

 

 

A foreign tourist was physically assaulted by a group of dissolute teenagers for unknown reasons in Pattaya.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310714-foreign-tourist-attacked-by-hostile-youngsters-in-pattaya/

 

Chiang Mai airport given go-ahead to operate 24/7 from Wednesday

 

PHOTO: Flickr/Gábor Tikos

 

From Wednesday, Chiang Mai International Airport will operate 24 hours a day. Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit has confirmed the facility has been given the green light to operate around the clock, in a bid to boost tourism and the local economy.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310716-chiang-mai-airport-given-go-ahead-to-operate-247-from-wednesday/

 

Inhalant addiction: Chulalongkorn University lecturer warns of serious health risks

 

Photo: Freepik

 

Frequent use of inhalants, especially to the point of addiction, can pose serious health risks, warns a popular Facebook page, Oh, It’s Like This, by Dr Jatuporn Denpruang, a lecturer in the Department of Biology at Chulalongkorn University. She responded to a query from a page fan asking whether frequent inhaling of these products is harmful or has long-term effects on the body.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310718-inhalant-addiction-chulalongkorn-university-lecturer-warns-of-serious-health-risks/

 

Thai woman calls justice after Thai man attacks her Belgian husband

 

Photo via Channel 7

 

A Thai woman urged non-profit organisation Saimai Survive to follow up on a legal action against a Thai man who attacked her Belgian husband on a road in Thailand.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310719-thai-woman-calls-justice-after-thai-man-attacks-her-belgian-husband/

 

Fake Hi-So man swindles over 10 million baht from women

 

Photo via Facebook/ สืบนครบาล IDMB

 

Police arrested a Thai man who created a fake Hi-So (high society) profile to swindle more than 30 women out of over 10 million baht. A number of his victims were too embarrassed to report the crime to the police, allowing the man to continue his deceitful operations for years.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1310720-fake-hi-so-man-swindles-over-10-million-baht-from-women/