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BANGKOK, May 12 (TNA) – Thai Airways International Plc (THAI) reported the total operating revenue of more than 41 billion baht in the first quarter of 2023, up 271 per cent year-on-year. THAI Chief Executive Officer Chai Eamsiri said THAI and its subsidiaries reported 41.5 billion baht in total revenue, up from 11.18 billion baht in the same period last year. In the first three months, the company’s net income rose to 12.5 billion baht, rebounding from a net loss of 3.5 billion baht last year. Full Story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news/line-today-english-news-1171212 -- © Copyright Thai News Agency 2023-05-12 - 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. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information.

Thailand’s experiment with weed goes up in smoke After four years of support from the ruling coalition government, Thailand is expected to vote against the decriminalisation of marijuana in Sunday’s general election. The current free-for-all and weed shops lining the busy tourist streets appears unlikely to continue in the months after the election and a new parliament is settled. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294704-thailand’s-experiment-with-weed-goes-up-in-smoke/

After four years of support from the ruling coalition government, Thailand is expected to vote against the decriminalisation of marijuana in Sunday’s general election. The current free-for-all and weed shops lining the busy tourist streets appears unlikely to continue in the months after the election and a new parliament is settled. Almost all of the political parties involved in the 2023 national election are in favour of returning to the previous policies of marijuana prohibition and confining its use to medicinal purposes only. Only one party is still seeking some sort of policy that would allow and regulate recreational use. The changes in policies comes amid rising concerns over the negative societal impact of an open-slather approach to cannabis use. The decriminalisation has also been botched by a lack of details, leading to a legal vacuum, with no regulations in place covering the recreational use of the drug in Thailand. Full Story: https://phuket-go.com/phuket-news/national-news/thailands-experiment-with-weed-goes-up-in-smoke/ -- © Copyright Phuket GO 2023-05-12 - 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. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information.

Thailand’s long and winding road When Thais go to the polls on Sunday, the challenge is how to help lay the groundwork for a system that can prevent the next election from being held under similar circumstances. It’s a tough ask, but every election presents a fresh hope, no matter how difficult the path remains. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294703-thailand’s-long-and-winding-road/

When Thais go to the polls on Sunday, the challenge is how to help lay the groundwork for a system that can prevent the next election from being held under similar circumstances. It’s a tough ask, but every election presents a fresh hope, no matter how difficult the path remains. The major paradox is there for all to see. It can’t be an election without heroes and villains, and it can’t be an election without everyone wanting to be a hero at the expense of others. It’s the way things are, but it’s not the way things are supposed to be. Campaign posters and other pre-election developments underline an atmosphere that shouldchange after Sunday, or no-holds-barred advertisement by politicians and their supporters will turn democracy completely into a brutal game in which every player does everything necessary and at all costs in order to be the winner. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thailands-long-and-winding-road/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-05-12 - 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. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information.

Cyclone Mocha will bring rain to Thailand until Monday Cyclone Mocha will not directly hit Thailand after it makes landfall in Myanmar this Sunday, but it will bring rain from today through Monday, with isolated heavy downfalls in some areas, according to the Thai Meteorological Department today (Friday). Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294702-cyclone-mocha-will-bring-rain-to-thailand-until-monday/

Cyclone Mocha will not directly hit Thailand after it makes landfall in Myanmar this Sunday, but it will bring rain from today through Monday, with isolated heavy downfalls in some areas, according to the Thai Meteorological Department today (Friday). It has advised small vessels in the Andaman Sea to remain ashore from tomorrow until Tuesday, due to rough seas with waves of 2-3 metres. 47 provinces across Thailand, except in the south, are forecast to see continuous rain today, due to the southerly and south-easterly winds which are blowing through northern Thailand. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/cyclone-mocha-will-bring-rain-to-thailand-until-monday/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-05-12 - 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. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information.

Cyanide victim’s handbag sent to close friend of serial poisoning suspect A parcel, containing a handbag which belonged to one of the 14 victims who died from suspected cyanide poisoning, has been sent to a close friend of the serial murder suspect Sararat Rangsiwuthaporn, police reported today (Thursday). Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294629-cyanide-victim’s-handbag-sent-to-close-friend-of-serial-poisoning-suspect/

A parcel, containing a handbag which belonged to one of the 14 victims who died from suspected cyanide poisoning, has been sent to a close friend of the serial murder suspect Sararat Rangsiwuthaporn, police reported today (Thursday). The parcel does not bear the name of the sender, but was sent from Tha Maka sub-district in Tha Maka district of Kanchanaburi province, where Sararat’s parents have a residence. The recipient did not, however, open the parcel but handed it over to Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn, the deputy national police chief, who ordered the parcel to be opened. Inside there was a brand name handbag, worth about 50,000 baht, two coin wallets and one smart phone. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/cyanide-victims-handbag-sent-to-close-friend-of-serial-poisoning-suspect/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-05-11 - 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. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information.

Hungarian Man Facing Legal Action After Touching Pipefish While Diving at Pha Ngan Island A Hungarian man is facing legal action after he touched a pipefish while he was diving at Pha Ngan Island. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294626-hungarian-man-facing-legal-action-after-touching-pipefish-while-diving-at-pha-ngan-island/

A Hungarian man is facing legal action after he touched a pipefish while he was diving at Pha Ngan Island. The Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) Office told the Phuket Express that a video clip was posted on a YouTube channel this week with the message “Scuba Diving in Paradise, Koh Pha Ngan, Thailand”. The diver was touching a pipefish which is illegal to touch or catch the pipefish by law. The DMCR filed a report to the Koh Pha Ngan Police and the video went viral on Thai social media, with many Thai nationals outraged. Some critics, however, said the diving company or boat operator should have properly warned the man. However, the man was not a tourist and was an ex-pat, the DMCR stated. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2023/05/11/hungarian-man-facing-legal-action-after-touching-pipefish-while-diving-at-pha-ngan-island/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2023-05-11 - 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. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information.

Thai elephant in Sri Lanka to return home for treatment pix credit : Thai Foreign Ministry “Sak Surin”, an elephant donated to Sri Lanka more than two decades ago, is expected to be brought back to Thailand in June to receive medical treatment as he is ill and has poor living conditions. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294625-thai-elephant-in-sri-lanka-to-return-home-for-treatment/

pix credit : Thai Foreign Ministry “Sak Surin”, an elephant donated to Sri Lanka more than two decades ago, is expected to be brought back to Thailand in June to receive medical treatment as he is ill and has poor living conditions. Natural Resources and Environment minister Varawut Silpa-archa said the timeframe for Sak Surin to come home has been developed in a series of meetings and after a visit by veterinarians to Sri Lanka. “The team of vets was sent to Sri Lanka to assess the readiness for Sak Surin’s return to Thailand. After compiling the information, we plan to bring the elephant home in June,” said Varawut. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thai-elephant-in-sri-lanka-to-return-home-for-treatment/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-05-11 - 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. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information.

Stranded in Thailand: Bankrupt foreign woman unable to return home Photo via Channel 3 A foreign woman sought assistance from locals in Krabi province in the southern region of Thailand after she ran out of money. She is unable to return to her home country, the United States. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294624-stranded-in-thailand-bankrupt-foreign-woman-unable-to-return-home/

Photo via Channel 3 A foreign woman sought assistance from locals in Krabi province in the southern region of Thailand after she ran out of money. She is unable to return to her home country, the United States. A cannabis shop owner near Ao Nang Beach in Krabi posted the story of the foreign woman on Facebook yesterday. He said the woman bought cannabis from his shop and urged him to share her story with the police because she wanted to go to Phuket and catch a flight back to the US. The foreigner told the cannabis shop owner that she only had 300 baht cash on her. Apparently, some days she had as little as 40 baht, which she earned from busking nearby the shop. Sometimes, she asked for food from the restaurant in the area. Her sister transferred US$10,000 to her but she says can not withdraw the funds. A member of the cannabis shop staff, 20 year old Cherdsak Boonmark, gave an interview about the foreign woman with Channel 3. He stated that the woman had shown him her wallet, which contained only 20 baht in cash. She asked him for help to go to Phuket and return home. Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/stranded-in-thailand-bankrupt-foreign-woman-unable-to-return-home -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-05-11 - 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. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information.

Pattaya Police Bust Karaoke Venues for Violating Multiple Laws Two karaoke shops in Pattaya were raided early this morning for allegedly operating past legal closing times, allowing minors to enter the venues, and letting patrons take illegal drugs in the venues. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294623-pattaya-police-bust-karaoke-venues-for-violating-multiple-laws/

Two karaoke shops in Pattaya were raided early this morning for allegedly operating past legal closing times, allowing minors to enter the venues, and letting patrons take illegal drugs in the venues. At 03:20 AM today, May 11th, Pattaya Police raided two karaoke shops in the middle of Pattaya and arrested many individuals. Pol. Lt.Col. Kongphon Dechakhampoo from the Pattaya Police Station told The Pattaya News that he had received a complaint from concerned citizens that two karaoke bars operated beyond the legal hours of closing of 2:00 A.M. in entertainment zones and violated multiple other laws. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2023/05/11/pattaya-police-bust-karaoke-venues-for-violating-multiple-laws/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2023-05-11 - 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. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information.

Intoxicated Man Wades into Pattaya Sea and Spends the Night on Buoy Line A Thai man allegedly brooding over problems with his girlfriend decided to get wasted on rice whiskey and waded into the Pattaya sea to spend the night on a buoy line. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294622-intoxicated-man-wades-into-pattaya-sea-and-spends-the-night-on-buoy-line/

A Thai man allegedly brooding over problems with his girlfriend decided to get wasted on rice whiskey and waded into the Pattaya sea to spend the night on a buoy line. The sullen boyfriend, Mr. Anon Srirue, 29, was found about 50 meters off Jomtien Beach on a swimming buoy at 5 AM this morning, May 11th. He was sleeping on a buoy and was rescued safely back to the shore by Sawang Boriboon rescuers. The man seemed heavily intoxicated, rescuers told The Pattaya News. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2023/05/11/intoxicated-man-wades-into-pattaya-sea-and-spends-the-night-on-buoy-line/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2023-05-11 - 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. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information.

Ex-Pilot Arrested for Luring Women to Have Sex, Posting Clips Online BANGKOK, May 11 (TNA) – An ex-pilot was arrested for allegedly luring women into having sex and posting indecent video clips for online subscribers. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294619-ex-pilot-arrested-for-luring-women-to-have-sex-posting-clips-online/

BANGKOK, May 11 (TNA) – An ex-pilot was arrested for allegedly luring women into having sex and posting indecent video clips for online subscribers. The ex-pilot identified as Pattharawit was arrested at a house in Bangkok’s Saphan Sung district and another man, identified as Atthaphol was arrested at a housing estate in Chanthaburi. They were wanted under arrest warrants for indecency, defamation through advertisement, putting indecent data into the computer system. Full Story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-1170637 -- © Copyright Thai News Agency 2023-05-11 - 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. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information.

Thai man arrested for selling fake 1,000 baht banknotes Photo via Thai Tai Channel Officers from the Economic Crime Suppression Division (ECD) yesterday arrested a Thai man after discovering he sold fake 1,000 baht banknotes online with a promotion, buy 10 get 1 free. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294618-thai-man-arrested-for-selling-fake-1000-baht-banknotes/

Photo via Thai Tai Channel Officers from the Economic Crime Suppression Division (ECD) yesterday arrested a Thai man after discovering he sold fake 1,000 baht banknotes online with a promotion, buy 10 get 1 free. The Bank of Thailand received a complaint about counterfeit banknotes being sold on Twitter and then reported the issue to the EDC and urged for an urgent investigation as the fake bills could potentially cause a huge impact on Thailand’s economic system. The Twitter user was identified as 25 year old Thai man Kritsada. He was arrested yesterday at his house in the central province of Sing Buri. According to the police report, Kritsada sold the fake 1,000 baht banknotes at 100 baht each and offered his customers a promotion of buying 10 bills to get one free. The customers could either pay on delivery or transfer the money to Kritsada’s account. He delivered the fake bills to his customers using a private delivery company. Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/thai-man-arrested-for-selling-fake-1000-baht-banknotes -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-05-11 - 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. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information.

Tourists warned against taking ‘Happy Water’ drug in Thailand Thailand‘s Department of Medicine is warning partygoers against taking ‘Happy Water,’ a dangerous cocktail of various illicit drugs which has become an “epidemic” in the country’s nightlife scene, reports KhaoSod. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294617-tourists-warned-against-taking-‘happy-water’-drug-in-thailand/

Thailand‘s Department of Medicine is warning partygoers against taking ‘Happy Water,’ a dangerous cocktail of various illicit drugs which has become an “epidemic” in the country’s nightlife scene, reports KhaoSod. Happy Water is made by mixing various drugs into a sweetened drink, typically including ketamine, ecstasy, methamphetamine, diazepam, caffeine, and tramadol all in one, according to the Deputy Director-General of the Department of Medical Services Dr. Manat Phothaphon. Dr. Manat said that when ingested, Happy Water can cause all kinds of psychotropic effects such as stimulating, hallucinogenic, sedative, and depressive depending on the main substance mixed. “[Happy Water] is a fast-spreading epidemic which is very worrying because mixing drugs, or taking high quantities of drugs, especially when mixed with alcohol, can be dangerous to the body or even cause death.” Director of the department’s Princess Mother National Institute on Drug Abuse Treatment (PMNIDAT) Dr. Sarayut Boonchaipanichwatana said that it is becoming more and more popular for revellers to mix several drugs together at once rather than sticking to a single substance. Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/hot-news/crime/tourists-warned-against-taking-happy-water-drug-in-thailand -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-05-11 - 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. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information.