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Sak Surin relaxes in rain after return BANGKOK (NNT) - Thai elephant Sak Surin seems relaxed after his return to Thailand from Sri Lanka. The elephant is expected to start receiving medical treatment after completing a 30-day quarantine. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299723-sak-surin-relaxes-in-rain-after-return/

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thai elephant Sak Surin seems relaxed after his return to Thailand from Sri Lanka. The elephant is expected to start receiving medical treatment after completing a 30-day quarantine. Monday is Sak Surin’s second day back in his home country as he seems relaxed. The elephant spent decades in Sri Lanka as a symbol of diplomatic ties between both countries. The elephant was flown back to Thailand yesterday to receive medical attention. Sak Surin today spent his afternoon playing in the rain, which was broadcast live on Facebook page of the Thai Elephant Conservation Center Lampang. An official described Sak Surin’s gestures as signs of relaxation. The elephant also responded well when called by his name. After spending 30 days in quarantine, the elephant will start receiving medical treatment for his leg injury at the Thai Elephant Conservation Center’s Elephant Hospital in Lampang. By Tanakorn Sangiam #news Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG230704085638560 -- © Copyright NNT 2023-07-04 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here.

Korat school uses drone to chase herons away A school in Nakhon Ratchasima’s Soeng Sang district has resorted to using a drone in an attempt to chase away thousands of herons, which have occupied a forest close to the school, out of fears that their presence could bring diseases. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299722-korat-school-uses-drone-to-chase-herons-away/

A school in Nakhon Ratchasima’s Soeng Sang district has resorted to using a drone in an attempt to chase away thousands of herons, which have occupied a forest close to the school, out of fears that their presence could bring diseases. The attempt failed to drive out all the birds, with most remaining in trees. The birds arrived in April this year to an area which is about 50 metres from Bansa Prateep School’s canteens and about 100 metres from the student buildings. Their numbers grew fast and it is estimated that there are now nearly 4,000. #news Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/korat-school-uses-drone-to-chase-herons-away/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-07-04 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here.

Karen refugees in Mae Hong Son province checked for COVID-19 Thai health officials have been carrying out rapid antigen tests for COVID-19 infection among people from Myanmar taking refuge in shelters in the Khun Yuam district of Mae Hong Son province, after some local Thai officials at the shelters were found to be infected. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299719-karen-refugees-in-mae-hong-son-province-checked-for-covid-19/

Thai health officials have been carrying out rapid antigen tests for COVID-19 infection among people from Myanmar taking refuge in shelters in the Khun Yuam district of Mae Hong Son province, after some local Thai officials at the shelters were found to be infected. 4,879 Karen refugees from Myanmar currently in four shelters, three of which are in Mae Sariang district and one in Khun Yuam district. The shelter in Village 3 of Mae Ki sub-district is housing 799 Karen refugees. #news Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/karen-refugees-in-mae-hong-son-province-checked-for-covid-19/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-07-04 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here.

Sak Surin well, except for the wounds on his hips and front leg The overall condition of Sak Surin, the Thai elephant recently arrived from Sri Lanka, is good, except two lesions on his hips, which need to be cleaned every day, and the wounds on one front leg, which is crooked and needs to be X-rayed after the 30-day quarantine period, according a veterinarian at the elephant conservation centre in Lampang, Warangkhana Langkaphin. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299570-thai-elephant-sak-surin-safely-repatriated-after-22-years-in-sri-lanka/?do=findComment&comment=18180684

Sak Surin well, except for the wounds on his hips and front leg The overall condition of Sak Surin, the Thai elephant recently arrived from Sri Lanka, is good, except two lesions on his hips, which need to be cleaned every day, and the wounds on one front leg, which is crooked and needs to be X-rayed after the 30-day quarantine period, according a veterinarian at the elephant conservation centre in Lampang, Warangkhana Langkaphin. She said that the wounds on the front leg may pose a problem for the elephant in the long run because of its weight. The first thorough medical check-up since its arrival at the conservation centre yesterday (Sunday) shows that the elephant is a little fatigued, but he is well overall. He is eating and his digestive system is functioning normally, she said, adding that the animal sleeps on one side and can get up by itself. #news Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/sak-surin-well-except-for-the-wounds-on-his-hips-and-front-leg/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-07-03 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here.

Self-proclaimed philanthropic tycoon Prasit Jeawkok sentenced to 1,155 years Thai tycoon Prasit Jeawkok was sentenced to 1,155 years in prison today (Monday), after he was found guilty of 321 counts of fraud by the Criminal Court. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299640-self-proclaimed-philanthropic-tycoon-prasit-jeawkok-sentenced-to-1155-years/

Thai tycoon Prasit Jeawkok was sentenced to 1,155 years in prison today (Monday), after he was found guilty of 321 counts of fraud by the Criminal Court. In practice, however, the most he will serve is 20 years under Thai law. Prasit and two co-defendants were each fined 145 million baht and ordered to pay 321 victims about one billion baht in compensation for the damage caused to them. Six other co-defendants were, however, acquitted due to insufficient evidence. #news Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/self-proclaimed-philanthropic-tycoon-prasit-jeawkok-sentenced-to-1155-years/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-07-03 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here.

House speakership remains an open question despite Pheu Thai’s nomination of Wan Muhamad Wan Muhamad Noor Matha Prachachat party leader Wan Muhamad Noor Matha revealed on Monday that he has not yet officially been informed that Pheu Thai will nominate him for House speaker. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299639-house-speakership-remains-an-open-question-despite-pheu-thai’s-nomination-of-wan-muhamad/

Prachachat party leader Wan Muhamad Noor Matha revealed on Monday that he has not yet officially been informed that Pheu Thai will nominate him for House speaker. He said he does not want the position, because he wishes to remain the Prachachat party leader and he has already taken that and other important political positions. He added, however, that, if Pheu Thai really wants him to do the job and Move Forward approves of with the decision, he will do it for the sake of democracy and to end the tussle between two major coalition parties. Caption: Wan Muhamad Noor Matha #news Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/house-speakership-remains-an-open-question-despite-pheu-thais-nomination-of-wan-muhamad/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-07-03 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here.

Girlfriend of Bangkok MFP MP withdraws physical assault claim following public apology Picture courtesy of ThaiPost The former girlfriend of a Move Forward Party (MFP) MP, representing Thawi Watthana-Taling Chan district in Bangkok, spoke about being on the receiving end of physical assault by the politician. She made known the physical assault occurred during a meeting at a golf course in Bo Win, Si Racha County, Chon Buri province. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299632-girlfriend-of-bangkok-mfp-mp-withdraws-physical-assault-claim-following-public-apology/

The former girlfriend of a Move Forward Party (MFP) MP, representing Thawi Watthana-Taling Chan district in Bangkok, spoke about being on the receiving end of physical assault by the politician. She made known the physical assault occurred during a meeting at a golf course in Bo Win, Si Racha County, Chon Buri province. The ex girlfriend of MFP MP Sirin Sanguansin shed light on the incident via Facebook. She stated her severe discomfort about the incident she had with the politician. The unnamed woman argued that some outlets had overstated the events and posted misleading information which greatly affected her and varied from her actual intentions of filing a complaint against Sirin. She further clarified the circumstances of the physical assault incident clarifying that they had an argument, which aggravated into a struggle for a phone inside a car. Sirin attempted to forcefully take the phone from her, which resulted in the phone hitting her face violently. Further interaction led to the scuffle outside of the car which caused her to fall, consequently sustaining injuries. She believes she was extremely mistreated due to his heated words and emotions. Finally, she decided to stand up for herself and that is why she filed a complaint against Sirin, reported KhaoSod. By Nattapong Westwood Caption: Picture courtesy of ThaiPost #news Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/girlfriend-of-bangkok-mfp-mp-withdraws-physical-assault-claim-following-public-apology -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-07-03 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here.

Mini bus driver caught on viral video threatening to hit foreigner with iron bar in Phuket Photo via Facebook/ Thaicrime Online A video has gone viral of a Thai minibus driver threatening to strike a foreigner with an iron bar in Phuket. The case is under investigation by the police. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299631-mini-bus-driver-caught-on-viral-video-threatening-to-hit-foreigner-with-iron-bar-in-phuket/

A video has gone viral of a Thai minibus driver threatening to strike a foreigner with an iron bar in Phuket. The case is under investigation by the police. In the video shared yesterday, July 2, a white minivan is seen parked on a roadside in front of a coffee shop on Ratsada Road in Phuket. The driver, dressed in a red shirt and jeans, steps out of the vehicle, while the foreign man retrieves his luggage and stands on the footpath. The driver then approaches the foreigner with an iron bar in his hand and attempts to strike the foreigner on the head. The foreign victim avoided the blow and tried to walk away from the driver. The driver followed the foreigner and continued to threaten him. The side of the minibus displays the name of the touring agency, Haad Yai River Tour. Unfortunately, the video does not reveal the vehicle’s registration plate According to ThaiRath, the minibus was full of passengers, leading many netizens to express concern not only about the driver’s aggressive behaviour towards the foreigner but also about the safety of other passengers on board. By Petch Petpailin Caption: Photo via Facebook/ Thaicrime Online #news Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/mini-bus-driver-caught-on-viral-video-threatening-to-hit-foreigner-with-iron-bar-in-phuket -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-07-03 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. start 0:17

Divine intervention: Sacred amulet turns tragedy into a miraculous escape from roadside accident Picture courtesy of KhaoSod In a remarkable twist of fate, a family is convinced that their son miraculously cheated death in a tragic roadside accident. The incident occurred when a pickup driver lost control of his vehicle, causing it to flip upside down on a treacherous bend. However, the family attributes their son’s survival to a sacred amulet he wore, which they believe bestowed divine protection during the harrowing crash that occurred around 2.30am today. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299629-divine-intervention-sacred-amulet-turns-tragedy-into-a-miraculous-escape-from-roadside-accident/

In a remarkable twist of fate, a family is convinced that their son miraculously cheated death in a tragic roadside accident. The incident occurred when a pickup driver lost control of his vehicle, causing it to flip upside down on a treacherous bend. However, the family attributes their son’s survival to a sacred amulet he wore, which they believe bestowed divine protection during the harrowing crash that occurred around 2.30am today. Sergeant Major Songkiat Sawanlok of Nong Khayang Police Station, along with paramedics from Nong Khayang Hospital, rushed to the scene of the roadside accident after receiving notice of the tragedy. The vehicle, an Isuzu truck registered as “กจ 5263 Uthai Thani,” was found overturned, its wheels pointing skywards, next to a large mango tree. A severely injured 37 year old passenger, Jesada (surname withheld), was found writhing in pain on the ground. First aid was promptly provided and he was transported to Uthai Thani Hospital. Amid the chaos, Jesada’s relatives were alerted to look for a sacred amulet, a Luang Por Phat Wat Huay Duan, TriMas 63 edition, which had fallen from his neck during the roadside accident. The amulet, believed by them to have miraculously saved Jesada’s life, was retrieved. The driver’s body, identified as 34 year old Anuwat (surname withheld), was discovered behind the vehicle. His face was significantly disfigured due to impact, and his right arm was severely broken, reported KhaoSod. By Nattapong Westwood Caption: Picture courtesy of KhaoSod #news Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/hot-news/road-deaths/divine-intervention-sacred-amulet-turns-tragedy-into-a-miraculous-escape-from-roadside-accident -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-07-03 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here.

Fake monk arrested after he swindled 180,000 baht from elder abbot to fund wife’s business Picture courtesy of Bigboy Bigboy Facebook Police apprehended a 53 year old resident of the Buriram province, who had been disguising himself as a monk to deceive local temple heads. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299628-fake-monk-arrested-after-he-swindled-180000-baht-from-elder-abbot-to-fund-wife’s-business/

Police apprehended a 53 year old resident of the Buriram province, who had been disguising himself as a monk to deceive local temple heads. Phanuphong, also known as ‘Oat,’ used his clever ruse to swindle more than 180,000 baht (US$5,112) from Monhkol Jatsanlo, an 82 year old abbot from Buriram, last June. Now in the custody of the police, Phanuphon has confessed to his wrongdoings. He admitted his likeness to the individual seen in the closed-circuit television footage, and that he utilised the stolen funds to support his new wife’s fruit-selling venture. An investigation led police to the Nakhon Ratchasima province where Phanuphong was discovered residing in an unnumbered rental property, reported KhaoSod. While canvassing Phanuphong’s home village, it was learnt that the suspect originally hailed from southern Thailand but moved in with his spouse in Buriram. However, the couple has been separated for several years. His dubious actions during his residency disturbed many. He engaged in petty theft and ruffled the feathers of several residents. Community members held a grudge against Phanuphong and are clearly unhappy about the prospect of his return to Buriram. By Nattapong Westwood Caption: Picture courtesy of Bigboy Bigboy Facebook #news Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/fake-monk-arrested-swindled-180000-thai-baht-from-elderly-abbot-to-fund-wifes-business -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-07-03 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here.

Thai mother’s selfless act donates son’s heart, rekindling a stranger’s heartbeat Picture courtesy of โรงพยาบาลนครพิงค์ Facebook The Thai Red Cross Society today disclosed the touching story of a mother who donated the heart of her son on a life support machine to save another’s life. Despite facing criticism from people who couldn’t understand her decision, the mother hit back saying it was the right thing to do to save the life of another. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299627-thai-mother’s-selfless-act-donates-son’s-heart-rekindling-a-stranger’s-heartbeat/

The Thai Red Cross Society today disclosed the touching story of a mother who donated the heart of her son on a life support machine to save another’s life. Despite facing criticism from people who couldn’t understand her decision, the mother hit back saying it was the right thing to do to save the life of another. Sopha Noyjinda’s son, Adisorn Sangsi, was involved in a tragic accident that turned the family’s life upside down. The accident left Adisorn on a life-support machine. Sopha said… “People were questioning how I could let him go as he was still breathing, but I knew his life was only due to the machines. If we unplugged him, he wouldn’t survive.” Returning from work one day, Sopha received the news from Adisorn’s friend about the accident. Rushing to the site, Sopha found her son lying motionless, with no major visible injuries. A decision had to be made to undergo surgery, leaving a distraught Sopha bewildered at the proposition. The doctors gently hinted at the possibility of organ donation, but a hopeful Sopha clung to the idea that her son was still breathing, dismissing the suggestion immediately, reported KhaoSod. Within days, however, Adisorn’s condition worsened. His swelled body hardened – a cruel contrast to the warmth Sopha had held onto just the day before. Informed that his organs were failing, but still in a transplantable condition, Sopha thought back to a video she had watched only a few weeks prior, of a heart being transported for transplant. Sobbing at the magnanimity of the act, the mother wondered if this was fate guiding her towards a decision. By Samantha Rose Caption: Picture courtesy of โรงพยาบาลนครพิงค์ Facebook #news Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/brave-thai-mother-garners-admiration-for-donating-deceased-sons-heart -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-07-03 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here.

Serial scammer uses dating apps to defraud women of over 50 million baht in car rental scam Picture courtesy of KhaoSod Three women reported a scammer who fraudulently lured them into investing in cars for rental purposes and then disappeared, leaving them with massive debts. The unidentified man used online dating platforms to identify his victims, leaving almost 20 people defrauded and causing damages exceeding 50 million baht. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299626-serial-scammer-uses-dating-apps-to-defraud-women-of-over-50-million-baht-in-car-rental-scam/

Three women reported a scammer who fraudulently lured them into investing in cars for rental purposes and then disappeared, leaving them with massive debts. The unidentified man used online dating platforms to identify his victims, leaving almost 20 people defrauded and causing damages exceeding 50 million baht. Ronnarong Kaewpetch, the Chairperson of the organization for justice, and the three victims met Pol. Col. Sawek Boonjan, the head investigator at the Central Investigation Bureau, requested the arrest of the man identified only as Jirakorn. Jirakorn had asked ‘A’ a 29 year old online business owner to move in with him in Khon Kaen province, where he claimed to own a car rental business. A said… “We met online and got to know each other and finally became lovers.” B, another victim, knew Jirakorn through Facebook, where he pretended to be an emergency room nurse. He convinced the 32 year old woman to buy seven cars in her name, claiming she was helping him with his vehicle rental business. By Nattapong Westwood Caption: Picture courtesy of KhaoSod #news Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/hot-news/crime/serial-scammer-uses-dating-apps-to-defraud-women-of-over-50-million-baht-in-car-rental-scam -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-07-03 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here.

Heartbreaking end: Love’s refusal triggers fatal shots to Thai man’s penis Photo via Facebook/ ข่าวอุบัติเหตุ 77 จังหวัด A Thai man refusing to accept his relationship was over was fatally shot in the stomach and penis by his ex girlfriend’s sailor friend who defended her from his vicious attack. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1299625-heartbreaking-end-love’s-refusal-triggers-fatal-shots-to-thai-man’s-penis/