Nearly 500 houses in the residential areas of Non Sung district in Nakhon Ratchasima province are still affected by inundation, as the district continues to get flooded.
Flood waters a metre high have affected more than 2,000 residents in seven villages. Their single-storey houses are inundated while schools in the area also are unable to open.
The majority of the water mass came from Chaloem Phra Kiet district while it was running into Mun River, causing it to overflow and aggravate the flooding in other areas.
With more water overflowing from the river, the flood crisis in Non Sung district is expected to worsen as the water level will be higher and expand to more areas.
Traffic in the Chatuchak area of Bangkok was obstructed after cables caught fire and fell in front of a condominium on Monday.
At 6.30am, Phahonyothin police were alerted about the situation.
When police reached the scene, there was a fire and some cables had fallen on the street below, obstructing four traffic lanes. Traffic officials decided to close the road.
Fire-fighters took around 20 minutes to put out the fire. The cause of the fire is being investigated.
Many northeastern provinces would see rainfall and strong winds due to the influence of the category-3 typhoon “Saudel”, which is expected to weaken, the Thailand Meteorological Department said.
The provinces that would be affected are: Nakhon Phanom, Sakon Nakhon, Mukdahan, Amnat Charoen and Ubon Ratchathani.
“Saudel”, located near the southern part of Vietnam, has already weakened into a category-2 tropical depression, the department said.
The storm is moving westwards at 15 kilometres per hour, and will reach upper Vietnam on Monday, before it gradually weakens and influences rains in the Northeast of Thailand.
The baht opened at 31.30 to the US dollar on Monday, weakening from 31.27 at close on Friday.
The Thai currency is likely to move between 31.20 and 31.40 on Monday and between 31 to 31.50 this week, said Jitipol Puksamatanan, senior director of the chief investment office at SCB Securities.
The baht this week is expected to fluctuate, with the global stock market as the main factor. In the short term, the senior director predicted that the baht would strengthen if the market was in a risk-on state.
On Thursday, the Bank of Japan and the European Central Bank will hold their monetary policy meetings.
Some experts forecast that the US gross domestic product in the third quarter to be announced this week would show recovery over the second quarter by 31.8 per cent, due to the restarting of businesses in the country.
Besides, the initial jobless claims this week would be 780,000 positions, lower than the previous announcement of 787,000 positions.
Jitipol mentioned that the financial markets would move in a narrow range this week. He also said that China’s national economic and social development plan would be announced within this week as well. This plan was expected to support Asian market recovery next year, and would be a factor in weakening the US dollar.
The dollar index would move between 92.5 and 93.5 points from the present 92.8 points.
Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha has ordered the Ministry of Public Health to make arrangements so that people can receive treatment at any medical facility under the new Bt30 healthcare scheme (Gold Card) Anucha Burapachaisri, spokesman for the Office of Prime Minister, said on Sunday.
The new Bt30 healthcare scheme has been improved with four options:
1. Bangkokians with chronic diseases, such as diabetes and high blood pressure, can receive medical treatment at primary care units located in the district where they live from November 1. Patients can make an appointment via Paotang smartphone app, while the service will be expanded to all outpatients in the next phase.
2. In-patients in the scheme can receive medical treatment at hospitals without using the patient transfer form. The National Health Security Office (NHSO) will create an online system to link the patients’ data between clinics and hospitals.
3. A Gold Card holder can change the primary care unit they would like to receive medical treatment from without waiting for 15 days. This option aims to facilitate people who have to move house.
4. Cancer patients can receive treatment in hospitals specialising in providing cancer treatment protocol, telehealth, telepharmacy, and home chemotherapy. Once primary care units send cancer patients’ data to NHSO, the office will provide hospitals which are not crowded for the patient to enable them to receive treatment as soon as possible.
Three Chinese citizens allegedly trying to sneak into Thailand from Myanmar were nabbed on the border in Tak province.
The Fourth Infantry Regiment Special Unit in Mae Sot district arrested two females — Liu Giau Rong, 29, and Ghen Lihua, 26 — and a male Chinese — Nac Ltyi, 36 — while they were driving into Thailand at 6am on Sunday.
They were driving in a Toyota White sedan and orange Ford pickup truck with Thai registration licence, both cars were owned by Thai people. The officers also founded Bt8 million cash, along with four mobile phones.
The three Chinese reportedly said they worked for online gambling, and that they had fled from Myanmar due to Covid-19 situation getting more serious. They reportedly contacted a broker and hired Thai people to help them enter Mae Sot district.
Initially, they were charged with violating the law closing entry into Tak province for foreigners.
Their cash was confiscated until the investigation was completed.
Officials said that foreign workers and Chinese people were seeking ways to contact Thai people to help cross into Thailand from Myanmar illegally, and offering a high price. Soldiers and police are on high alerted to prevent people sneaking in.
By The NationThe Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), in collaboration with several agencies, has deleted paintings and messages left on Ngamwongwan Road by protesters gathered in front of Bamgkok Remand Prison.
The BMA said on Sunday that after the protesters, who were demanding the resignation of the prime minister and release of protest leaders on Saturday night, had dispersed, the city agency joined with many departments and worked until 4.45am to spruce up the area. They deleted messages sprayed on the road so that people driving vehicles on the route could clearly see the traffic signs.
Plastic water bottles, food boxes and food waste weighing 3,100kg were collected from the area. However, the BMA said the demonstrators were cooperative and helped to properly collect the waste.
Polls show most Thais worried about pro-democracy protests leading to violence
NationalOct 25. 2020Photo by Tanachai Pramarnpanich
By The Nation
A majority of Thais were worried about the pro-democracy protests against the government erupting in violence, a recent survey by the National Institute of Development Administration, or Nida Poll, found.
The study was conducted on October 19-20 on 1,336 people aged 18 and above, with various levels of education and from different occupations throughout Thailand.
Asked about uncertainty over the pro-democracy protesters’ anti-government rallies, 24.48 per cent of respondents said they were worried about “third- party intervention”, 34.21 per cent said they were worried that a violent situation would be created and cause conflict among people, 18.41 per cent said they were not concerned because the protesters were just expressing their demands and the government would be able to control the situation, 22.23 per cent said they were not concerned because everyone has the rights and liberties to express comments, and 0.67 per cent did not answer.
Asked about which side they would support amid political unrest, 36.45 per cent of respondents said they were undecided yet, 33.46 per cent said they had decided, 29.94 per cent said they would not make any decision, and 0.15 per cent did not answer.
NationalOct 25. 2020His Majesty, His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Malik and His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Mateen carry the crate of Al-Marhum His Royal Highness Prince Haji ‘Abdul ‘Azim Photo Credit: Borneo Bulletin
By Borneo Bulletin
His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam and Her Majesty Duli Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha binti Al-Marhum Pengiran Pemancha Pengiran Anak Haji Mohamed Alam attended the Royal Burial Ceremony of His Majesty’s son, Al-Marhum His Royal Highness Prince Haji ‘Abdul ‘Azim at the Royal Mausoleum yesterday.
Also in attendance were His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office and Her Royal Highness Paduka Seri Pengiran Anak Isteri Pengiran Anak Sarah binti Pengiran Haji Salleh Ab Rahaman; His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Malik and Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Anak Isteri Pengiran Raabi’atul ‘Adawiyyah binti Pengiran Haji Bolkiah; His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Mateen; His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Wakeel; His Royal Highness Prince Mohamed Bolkiah and Her Royal Highness Pengiran Anak Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Zariah; His Royal Highness Prince Haji Sufri Bolkiah and Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Bini Hajah Faizah binti Dato Haji Nasir; His Royal Highness Prince Haji Jefri Bolkiah and Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Anak Isteri Pengiran Norhayati binti Pengiran Jaya Negara Pengiran Haji Abdul Rahman; Her Royal Highness Princess Hajah Rashidah Sa’adatul Bolkiah; Her Royal Highness Princess Hajah Majeedah Nuurul Bolkiah; Her Royal Highness Princess Hajah Hafizah Sururul Bolkiah; Her Royal Highness Princess ‘Azemah Ni’matul Bolkiah; Her Royal Highness Princess Fadzilah Lubabul Bolkiah; Her Royal Highness Princess Ameerah Wardatul Bolkiah; Her Royal Highness Princess Hajah Masna; Her Royal Highness Princess Hajah Nor’ain; Her Royal Highness Princess Hajah Amal Umi Kalthum Al-Islam; Her Royal Highness Princess Hajah Amal Nasibah; and Her Royal Highness Princess Hajah Amal Jefriah.
Prior to the ceremony, Their Majesties, as well as other members of the royal family proceeded to Baitul Rahmah, Istana Nurul Iman for a mass Jenazah prayer led by State Mufti Pehin Datu Seri Maharaja Dato Paduka Seri Setia (Dr) Ustaz Haji Awang Abdul Aziz bin Juned.
Their Majesties, along with other members of the royal family, then proceeded to the Royal Burial Ceremony at the Royal Mausoleum.
At the Royal Burial Ceremony, the recitation of Tahlil and Doa was led by Pehin Orang Kaya Paduka Setia Raja Dato Paduka Seri Setia Haji Awang Suhaili bin Haji Mohiddin. A recitation of Talqin was read by Pehin Orang Kaya Paduka Seri Utama Dato Paduka Seri Setia Ustaz Haji Awang Salim bin Haji Besar.
Their Majesties, followed by His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Malik, His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Mateen, and His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Wakeel then poured the ayer asah-asahan (scented water) on the grave of Al-Marhum His Royal Highness Prince Haji ‘Abdul ‘Azim.
Also pouring the ayer asah-asahan was Yang Mulia Puan Hajah Mariam binti Haji Abdul Aziz, the mother of Al-Marhum His Royal Highness Prince Haji ‘Abdul ‘Azim.
Also present at the Royal Burial Ceremony was His Highness Tunku Idris Iskandar Al-Haj ibni Sultan Ibrahim, Tunku Temenggong Johor, as personal representative of His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Iskandar, Sultan Yang Di-Pertuan of Johor Darul Ta’zim.
Born on July 29, 1982, Al-Marhum His Royal Highness Prince Haji ‘Abdul ‘Azim passed away yesterday morning, 7th of Rabiulawal, 1442 Hijrah corresponding to October 24, at 10.08am, at the age of 38.
Al-Marhum His Royal Highness Prince Haji ‘Abdul ‘Azim received his early education at International School Brunei and went for further studies at the Raffles Institution, Republic of Singapore, and subsequently studied at Oxford Brookes University, United Kingdom.
In his lifetime, Al-Marhum His Royal Highness Prince Haji ‘Abdul ‘Azim was awarded the Royal Family Order of the Crown of Brunei (DKMB), the Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Medal (PHBS), and the Golden Jubilee Medal (Gold Medal). Al-Marhum His Royal Highness Prince Haji ‘Abdul ‘Azimwas known as a virtuous person who was active in various charities such as arts, youth and welfare, especially in helping persons with different disabilities and autism.
Earlier, His Majesty announced to the people and residents of Brunei Darussalam, with the fate of Allah the Almighty and with deepest sorrow, that His Royal Highness Prince Haji ‘Abdul ‘Azim passed away yesterday, 7th of Rabiulawal, 1442 Hijrah, corresponding to October 24 at 10.08am.
People and residents of Brunei Darussalam were required to hoist the national flag at half-mast (only on October 24), and mourn for seven days starting from yesterday.
Bangkok Governor Pol General Aswin Kwanmuang is inviting people to visit the Ong Ang canal during the Loy Krathong festival from October 29 to 31.
In a Facebook post, he said the Ong Ang canal will become a new cultural attraction in Bangkok soon, thanks to people living near the canal and volunteer artists’ cooperation.
“The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration [BMA] will hold the Loy Krathong event at Ong Ang canal from October 29 to 31 this year to carry on the tradition and promote tourism,” he said.
He added that the BMA will organise the Ong Ang Walking Street every Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Photo by Tanachai Pramarnpanich 
His Majesty, His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Malik and His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Mateen carry the crate of Al-Marhum His Royal Highness Prince Haji ‘Abdul ‘Azim Photo Credit: Borneo Bulletin 
