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Image courtesy of Bangkok Post The Bank of Thailand (BoT) plans to ease regulations on the use of China’s yuan for trade this year, aiming to mitigate the effects of currency volatility, according to BoT Deputy Governor Mathee Supapongse. Ongoing discussions between the central bank and its Chinese counterpart are focused on promoting the usage of the Chinese currency. China is a significant trade partner for Thailand, but transactions in local currencies remain limited. Mathee assured there would not be any issues with the availability of yuan for trade settlements, as both countries have a currency swap arrangement in place. Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/business/bank-of-thailand-to-relax-rules-on-chinese-yuan-use-for-trade-this-year -- © 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.

Thai police warn against political party clothing during election weekend Photo Courtesy Phuket News The Royal Thai Police have issued a warning to the public, stating that wearing clothing with political party logos or names of candidates during the upcoming general election on May 13 and 14 could be considered illegal campaigning, leading to hefty fines or even imprisonment. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294599-thai-police-warn-against-political-party-clothing-during-election-weekend/

Photo Courtesy Phuket News The Royal Thai Police have issued a warning to the public, stating that wearing clothing with political party logos or names of candidates during the upcoming general election on May 13 and 14 could be considered illegal campaigning, leading to hefty fines or even imprisonment. According to election law, all political campaigns should be concluded by 6pm on the day prior to voting day. This year, campaigning will be banned from 6pm on May 13 through 6pm on May 14, as per a notice posted by the Royal Thai Police. The notice reads, “It is forbidden for anyone to campaign by any means, whether or not it is harmful to a candidate or a political party. Refrain from displaying symbols that are considered campaign advertisements on your clothing, bags, or hats, including logos, numbers, and symbols of political parties or candidates, especially when entering a polling station.” The police also cautioned that violation of these rules may result in up to six months in prison, a fine of up to 10,000 baht, or both. Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/thai-police-warn-against-political-party-clothing-during-election-weekend -- © 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.

EC to Release Unofficial Election Results Hours After Polls Close BANGKOK (NNT) - The Election Commission (EC) has reiterated its plans to release unofficial results of the May 14 general election within hours after the voting ends. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294598-ec-to-release-unofficial-election-results-hours-after-polls-close/

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Election Commission (EC) has reiterated its plans to release unofficial results of the May 14 general election within hours after the voting ends. According to the EC, unofficial results from the general election are scheduled to be released by 11 PM on May 14. The results will be announced on the website www.ectreport.com, which will provide results broken down by province, constituency, electoral district, and political parties. The Commission guarantees that the website is secure and can handle up to one million visitors per minute. The EC also clarified the incident last week in which officials in Nonthaburi province put postal codes on the first 100 envelopes of ballots cast by early voters in the province instead of electoral provincial codes. Authorities confirmed that the problem was quickly resolved and that all 100 votes will be counted, and affirmed that such an error would not happen again. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG230511140226677 -- © Copyright NNT 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.

EXAT Conducting Feasibility Study on Motorway Linking Bangkok to Suvarnabhumi Airport BANGKOK (NNT) - The Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT) is conducting a study on constructing an elevated motorway connecting Southern Bangkok to Suvarnabhumi International Airport. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294597-exat-conducting-feasibility-study-on-motorway-linking-bangkok-to-suvarnabhumi-airport/

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT) is conducting a study on constructing an elevated motorway connecting Southern Bangkok to Suvarnabhumi International Airport. According to officials, a feasibility study on the 19-kilometer motorway between Srinakarin and Suvarnabhumi Airport is underway. Once the study is completed, officials will conduct an environmental impact assessment (EIA) as well as public hearings alongside the assessment. The project will then be proposed to the Cabinet for approval in order for construction to begin. Officials said that the feasibility study is expected to take around six months while the EIA and the public hearings will take another six months. They expect the entire process to be completed in 2024. The cost of the proposed motorway is estimated to be around 21.89 billion baht. Officials said that EXAT is currently finalizing an investment model to attract private investment into a public-private partnership for the project. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG230511152559706 -- © Copyright NNT 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.

TAT Kicks Start Campaign to Promote Lesser-Known Destinations BANGKOK (NNT) - The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has launched a new campaign called "Amazing Secondary Cities, Must Visit, Must Love" to promote lesser-known destinations in the country. The focus of the campaign is to showcase local traditions and cultural heritage through storytelling to provide captivating travel experiences that highlight the identity and unique characteristics of each area. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294596-tat-kicks-start-campaign-to-promote-lesser-known-destinations/

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has launched a new campaign called "Amazing Secondary Cities, Must Visit, Must Love" to promote lesser-known destinations in the country. The focus of the campaign is to showcase local traditions and cultural heritage through storytelling to provide captivating travel experiences that highlight the identity and unique characteristics of each area. The TAT aims to diversify tourism activities and spread the benefits of an estimated 2.38 trillion baht in tourism revenue this year. The campaign emphasizes the concept of exploring secondary cities and towns, which offers a new and interesting dimension for tourists by stressing diverse travel experiences that are distinct from one another. These experiences include natural beauty, cultural heritage, and fascinating attractions that the 55 destinations have to offer. TAT Governor Yuthasak Supasorn said the campaign will help distribute income from tourism activities that normally circulate in major cities and resorts to the 55 secondary destinations nationwide, thereby helping to restore a tourism industry that has been devastated by the Covid-19 pandemic. Additionally, the TAT is collaborating with travel media to offer itineraries that encourage Thai tourists in major cities to explore secondary cities throughout 2023. This campaign will not only promote lesser-known destinations but also offer a unique and diverse travel experience for tourists while supporting the recovery of the tourism industry. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG230511122835642 -- © Copyright NNT 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.

TAT Pushes for Increased Visa Quota for Chinese Tourists BANGKOK (NNT) - The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is pushing for an increase in the visa quota for Chinese tourists as demand from China is rising and the sector is recovering. Currently, the Thai embassy in Beijing and eight consulates in China are only allowed to issue 84,000 visas for Chinese tourists via travel agencies per month. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294595-tat-pushes-for-increased-visa-quota-for-chinese-tourists/

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is pushing for an increase in the visa quota for Chinese tourists as demand from China is rising and the sector is recovering. Currently, the Thai embassy in Beijing and eight consulates in China are only allowed to issue 84,000 visas for Chinese tourists via travel agencies per month. TAT Regional Director of Marketing for East Asia Chuwit Sirivejkul said that TAT Governor Yuthasak Supasorn will meet with Foreign Ministry executives next week to discuss the issue. Chuwit added that the 84,000 visa quota will definitely not meet the rising demand as Thailand expects Chinese arrivals to rise to the pre-pandemic rate of 1 million per month. From January 1 to April 30, 843,920 Chinese tourists landed in Thailand, accounting for 10% of foreign arrivals during that period. The trend reaffirms TAT’s prediction that this year will see 5.3 million Chinese arrivals, generating 446 billion baht in revenue for the country. Chuwit noted that the number of arrivals will possibly grow to 7 million if there are enough flights and a higher visa quota. The TAT regional director added that from the end of March to late October, 33,843 flights with 6.13 million seats will have flown between Thailand and China. This does not include the large number of chartered flights expected from July to October. Apart from getting a visa from the embassy or consulates, Chinese tourists can also get a visa on arrival, but it is more expensive and only allows a stay of 14 days. Visa on arrival costs 2,000 baht while getting one from the embassy costs 1,200 baht. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG230511123656645 -- © Copyright NNT 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 political activist assaulted at Election Commission office Political activist Srisuwan Janya was attacked today (Thursday) by an elderly man at the Office of Election Commission (EC), after he had filed a complaint about the Pheu Thai party’s manifesto promise to make a one-time 10,000 baht digital money payment to every Thai national aged 16 and over. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294592-thai-political-activist-assaulted-at-election-commission-office/

Political activist Srisuwan Janya was attacked today (Thursday) by an elderly man at the Office of Election Commission (EC), after he had filed a complaint about the Pheu Thai party’s manifesto promise to make a one-time 10,000 baht digital money payment to every Thai national aged 16 and over. Srisuwan was talking to the Press after his meeting with the EC when the man, whose identity is not known, approached him and slapped him once on the face. The incident caused a commotion among the members of the media, but the assailant did not flee and told the media that he had struck Srisuwan because he files complaints on almost every issue and he wonders whether the activist might have been hired by somebody. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thai-political-activist-assaulted-at-election-commission-office/ -- © 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.

Thai Officials Clarify Viral Video Showing 85 Tourists Floating in the Trang Sea PHOTO: Naew Na Thai national park officials have clarified to the public the situation after a video clip of about 85 tourists floating in the sea in Trang caught attention on Thai social media and went viral. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294279-85-tourists-adrift-at-sea-in-trang-when-boats-rope-snaps/?do=findComment&comment=18073597

Thai Officials Clarify Viral Video Showing 85 Tourists Floating in the Trang Sea PHOTO: Naew Na Thai national park officials have clarified to the public the situation after a video clip of about 85 tourists floating in the sea in Trang caught attention on Thai social media and went viral. A video clip of many tourists who were wearing life jackets floating in the sea in front of a sea cave went viral on Thai social media earlier this week. The Head of the Hat Chao Mai National Park Mr. Parit Narasaritkun told Thai media, “The incident took place on Saturday May 6th. About 85 tourists were travelling with a two level tour boat from the Pak Meng Pier in Trang.” Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2023/05/10/thai-officials-clarify-viral-video-showing-85-tourists-floating-in-the-trang-sea/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2023-05-10 - 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.

Suspected murderer of Thai-British teen attacked during re-enactment A relative of the 17 year old Thai-British teenager Woramet “Ben” Taota – who was murdered in Lampang in northern Thailand on Saturday – attacked the suspected murderer with a wooden stick during a re-enactment of the crime this morning. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294358-man-held-for-killing-british-thai-youth-over-drug-deal/?do=findComment&comment=18073445

UPDATE: Suspected murderer of Thai-British teen attacked during re-enactment A relative of the 17 year old Thai-British teenager Woramet “Ben” Taota – who was murdered in Lampang in northern Thailand on Saturday – attacked the suspected murderer with a wooden stick during a re-enactment of the crime this morning. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294533-suspected-murderer-of-thai-british-teen-attacked-during-re-enactment/

German tourists injured in Pattaya-Naklua road accident Paramedics help two injured Germans after they were hit by a car on Pattaya Naklua Road on Saturday night. Picture courtesy of Pattaya Mail. Two German tourists sustained injuries after being struck by a car while leaving a bar on Pattaya-Naklua Road. The accident took place around 2am on Saturday, May 6 on the Naklua Pattaya Road. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294511-german-tourists-injured-in-pattaya-naklua-road-accident/

Paramedics help two injured Germans after they were hit by a car on Pattaya Naklua Road on Saturday night. Picture courtesy of Pattaya Mail. Two German tourists sustained injuries after being struck by a car while leaving a bar on Pattaya-Naklua Road. The accident took place around 2am on Saturday, May 6 on the Naklua Pattaya Road. Jakob Bauler, 68 years old, and, 58 year old, Klaus Werner were walking back to their hotel after enjoying a night out at one of the bars along the road when a Nissan Almera collided with them, knocking them to the ground. They were left injured until paramedics arrived on the scene. Pakasit Nudang, a 42 year old local, was driving the Nissan at the time of the accident. He explained that he had merged onto the main road from a side street (soi) and failed to notice the two pedestrians crossing the road. As a result, he unintentionally struck them with his vehicle. Realising the severity of the situation, Nudang immediately parked his car and rushed back to help the injured tourists, reported the Pattaya Mail. Bauler sustained minor injuries to his body, while Werner suffered severe injuries. Both individuals were swiftly transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/pattaya/german-tourists-injured-in-pattaya-naklua-road-accident -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-05-10 - 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.

Couple condemned for having sex on a public beach in southern Thailand Photo via One 31 and Facebook/ Anucha supasee A viral video of a couple having sex on Chang Lang Beach in Trang province, southern Thailand, has caused outrage among Thai authorities and netizens. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294510-couple-condemned-for-having-sex-on-a-public-beach-in-southern-thailand/

Photo via One 31 and Facebook/ Anucha supasee A viral video of a couple having sex on Chang Lang Beach in Trang province, southern Thailand, has caused outrage among Thai authorities and netizens. The video, which shows a Thai man and woman having sex inside a camping tent on the beach, was widely circulated on the Facebook groups of Trang residents. The man was said to have repeatedly recorded the video alone. Reports indicate that the couple parked their pickup truck on the beach and set up the tent on the vehicle’s back. The Director of the Chao Mai Beach National Park, Parit Narasaritkun, later confirmed during a media interview that the beach in the video is Chang Lang Beach, which is the responsibility of the national park. Parit and his team looked into the matter after the video went viral and discovered that the sex act was committed in a blind spot. According to Parit, the blind spot is about 30 metres away from the main road and surrounded by pines. The authorities found trash, used utensils, and some sandals on the spot. The area was about 2 kilometres away from the Department of National Park office. Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/couple-condemned-for-having-sex-on-a-public-beach-in-southern-thailand -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-05-10 - 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.

Owner and helmsman of boat linked to actress Tangmo’s death get suspended jail terms Nida Patcharaveerapong (Tangmo) The owner and the helmsman of the speed boat from which actress Nida Patcharaveerapong, aka “Tangmo”, fell to her death in the Chao Phraya River, were given suspended jail terms today (Wednesday) by the Nonthaburi provincial court. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294509-owner-and-helmsman-of-boat-linked-to-actress-tangmo’s-death-get-suspended-jail-terms/

Nida Patcharaveerapong (Tangmo) The owner and the helmsman of the speed boat from which actress Nida Patcharaveerapong, aka “Tangmo”, fell to her death in the Chao Phraya River, were given suspended jail terms today (Wednesday) by the Nonthaburi provincial court. The court found Thanupat Lerttaweewit, the owner of the boat, and Paibul Trikanchananan, the helmsman, guilty of negligence, resulting in the death by drowning of Nida on the night of February 24th last year. They were also found guilty of operating a boat without a valid license. Thanupat was sentenced to five years and eight months and fined 128,000 baht, while Paibul was given four years and four months and fined 108,000 baht. The prison sentence was commuted to two years and nine months and the fine reduced to 64,000 baht for Thanupat and two years and two months and a 54,000 baht fine for Paibul due to their attempts at redemption by compensating the victim’s mother, Panida Siriyutyothin. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/owner-and-helmsman-of-boat-linked-to-actress-tangmos-death-get-suspended-jail-terms/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-05-10 - 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.

Ponzi scheme operators get over 12,000 years in prison FILE / Wantanee Tippaveth The Criminal Court sentenced a man and a woman to 12,640 years in prison each on Wednesday, after finding them guilty of operating a Ponzi scheme. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294508-ponzi-scheme-operators-get-over-12000-years-in-prison/

FILE / Wantanee Tippaveth The Criminal Court sentenced a man and a woman to 12,640 years in prison each on Wednesday, after finding them guilty of operating a Ponzi scheme. The sentences were based on 2,528 acts of fraud committed by Wantanee Tippaveth and her boyfriend Metee Chinpa between March 9th, 2019 and October 30th, 2020. The losses incurred by investors in the “Mae Manee” Ponzi scheme reached billions of baht and the couple were ordered to pay compensation to the people they defrauded. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/ponzi-scheme-operators-get-over-12000-years-in-prison/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-05-10 - 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.