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Benevolent Owner of Stone’s House Gives Away Free Meals in Pattaya For Her Birthday A benevolent owner of the Stone’s House club on Pattaya Walking Street gave away free food and snacks to passersby in order to celebrate her birthday yesterday, May 4th. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294025-benevolent-owner-of-stone’s-house-gives-away-free-meals-in-pattaya-for-her-birthday/

A benevolent owner of the Stone’s House club on Pattaya Walking Street gave away free food and snacks to passersby in order to celebrate her birthday yesterday, May 4th. Ms. Amporn Kaewsaeng, the president and face of many Pattaya organizations and businesses, held a massive food giveaway yesterday to hand over meals, snacks, and fruits to anyone who wanted them on Pattaya Walking Street. Ms. Amporn, who is the owner of the Stone House’s club, said to The Pattaya News that the event was in celebration of her birthday, so she wanted to do something good for the public. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2023/05/05/benevolent-owner-of-stones-house-gives-away-free-meals-in-pattaya-for-her-birthday/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2023-05-05 - 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 actress insists she was unaware that possessing cyanide without a permit is illegal Actress Preechaya Pongthananikorn has offered a public apology for ordering cyanide online to poison snakes and monitor lizards in the backyard of her house, not knowing that it is illegal to possess the lethal chemical without a permit. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293947-popular-actress-ordered-cyanide-from-same-factory-serial-killings-suspect-did/?do=findComment&comment=18062440

Thai actress insists she was unaware that possessing cyanide without a permit is illegal Actress Preechaya Pongthananikorn has offered a public apology for ordering cyanide online to poison snakes and monitor lizards in the backyard of her house, not knowing that it is illegal to possess the lethal chemical without a permit. In her interview during the popular TV talk show “Hone Krasae”, together with her mother, the actress wept as she apologised for her mistake. She said that one day, while watching a TV news program, she and her Swiss boyfriend had argued about cyanide, as her boyfriend said that possessing the lethal chemical is illegal in Switzerland, while she insisted that it can be bought online in Thailand. Preechaya said that, on April 25th, she ordered potassium cyanide online and paid 3,132 baht for it, adding that she thought she might have been cheated. Two days later, however, the chemical was delivered by parcel to her house. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thai-actress-insists-she-was-unaware-that-possessing-cyanide-without-a-permit-is-illegal/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-05-05 - 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.

Many turn up to receive bivalent vaccine booster doses provided by the BMA Many people have shown up since Songkran to get COVID-19 vaccine booster doses, provided by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt said today (Friday). Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294024-many-turn-up-to-receive-bivalent-vaccine-booster-doses-provided-by-the-bma/

Many people have shown up since Songkran to get COVID-19 vaccine booster doses, provided by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt said today (Friday). At some vaccination centres, he said that the number of people wanting to be vaccinated on some days exceeds the daily limit of 1,300. The city administration is providing free Moderna bivalent booster doses to all Thais, but will charge medical service fees to foreigners at 380 baht per head. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/many-turn-up-to-receive-bivalent-vaccine-booster-doses-provided-by-the-bma/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-05-05 - 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.

Cannabis crooks caught on camera: Foreigners caught stealing from Phuket pharmacy Photo via Facebook/ ศูนย์ข้อมูลภูเก็ต Phuket Info Center CCTV footage captured two foreigners stealing cannabis from a pharmacy in Phuket. Fortunately, a member of staff caught them red-handed on the job. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294020-cannabis-crooks-caught-on-camera-foreigners-caught-stealing-from-phuket-pharmacy/

Photo via Facebook/ ศูนย์ข้อมูลภูเก็ต Phuket Info Center CCTV footage captured two foreigners stealing cannabis from a pharmacy in Phuket. Fortunately, a member of staff caught them red-handed on the job. The Facebook page, Phuket Info Center, posted two videos of the incident yesterday, May 4, with a caption that said… “Warning! Foreigners stole cannabis from a shop on Rat U Thit 200 Years Road in the Patong neighbourhood near Patong Otop Shopping Paradise. One of them grabbed some cannabis and put it in his bag. He was caught after grabbing another packet of weed and accidentally dropped it.” In the video, the foreign man in a black shirt wearing sunglasses is seen distracting the seller by talking with her at the shop counter while the other foreigner, also wearing shades, in a white shirt grabs two packets of cannabis and puts them into his shoulder bag. He even looked into the security camera while doing so. Another video showed the same man pretending to be interested in another cannabis product. After he saw that the seller turned her back on him he immediately put the cannabis into his pocket. However, the product fell to the floor. Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/cannabis-crooks-caught-on-camera-foreigners-caught-stealing-from-phuket-pharmacy -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-05-05 - 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.

Mai Khao authorities in Phuket enforce removal of illegally posted signs Photo courtesy of The Phuket News Efforts to remove illegal roadside signs throughout the Mai Khao area have been ramped up, following orders given by Sarawut Srisakukham, the Chief of the Mai Khao Tambon Administration Organisation (OrBorTor). As part of the ongoing crackdown, officials have been tasked with identifying and dismantling any unauthorised signage, to help maintain order and cleanliness in the region. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294019-mai-khao-authorities-in-phuket-enforce-removal-of-illegally-posted-signs/

Photo courtesy of The Phuket News Efforts to remove illegal roadside signs throughout the Mai Khao area have been ramped up, following orders given by Sarawut Srisakukham, the Chief of the Mai Khao Tambon Administration Organisation (OrBorTor). As part of the ongoing crackdown, officials have been tasked with identifying and dismantling any unauthorised signage, to help maintain order and cleanliness in the region. The campaign commenced earlier this week, with officers successfully taking down various illegally placed advertisements, including signs promoting a seafood restaurant, a local pub, a cannabis café in Phang Nga, and a housing project in Phuket. Interestingly, some of these unauthorised signs were located just a few metres away from lawful campaign posters for local election candidates, which remained untouched. In an online post, Mai Khao OrBorTor clarified the reasons for the removal of the offending signs, citing that they had been unlawfully installed without the necessary permits issued by the organisation. In Thailand, the placement of such signage is regulated under the Cleanliness and Orderliness of the Country Act 1992 and the Public Health Act 1992. Authorities are urging individuals to ensure they obtain the proper permissions before erecting any signs, thus helping to maintain a safe, organised, and visually appealing environment within the community. The decision to remove the illegal signs demonstrates the continued commitment of Mai Khao officials towards preserving the region’s cleanliness and adhering to established regulations. Furthermore, this proactive approach in ensuring that all signs comply with existing legislation sends a clear message: those seeking to bypass official channels will not be tolerated. Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/phuket/mai-khao-authorities-in-phuket-enforce-removal-of-illegally-posted-signs -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-05-05 - 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.

Honest Thai couple hand over bag with lost 100,000 baht to police in Ratchaburi Photo via Facebook/ รอบรั้วภูธร.new An honest Thai couple discovered a bag with 100,000 baht inside in front of a shopping mall in the central province of Ratchaburi and notified the police so they can search for its owner. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294018-honest-thai-couple-hand-over-bag-with-lost-100000-baht-to-police-in-ratchaburi/

Photo via Facebook/ รอบรั้วภูธร.new An honest Thai couple discovered a bag with 100,000 baht inside in front of a shopping mall in the central province of Ratchaburi and notified the police so they can search for its owner. Eighteen year old Kittisak “Zen” Thaweechokhirun, and his 18 year old girlfriend, Potchathawat “Mali” Sabumuang, last night reported the cash-filled bag they found at a shopping mall to officers at Meaung Ratchaburi Police Station. Mali told police that they arrived at the shopping mall at 2.30pm to watch a movie. After the movie date, they went to the shopping mall’s food court and spotted the bag on a chair. Mali notified a shopping mall staff member who opened the bag and discovered the large sum of money inside. The mall made an announcement asking for the owner of the bag to come forward, but nobody claimed it. The couple waited at the shopping mall until 5.30pm in the hope that the owner would come back for the bag, but nobody did. So, they reported it to the police. Officers then rushed to the mall to pick up the bag. Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/honest-thai-couple-hand-over-bag-with-lost-100000-baht-to-police-in-ratchaburi -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-05-05 - 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.

Turtle nest discovered on Koh Phra Thong beach, Phang Nga Picture courtesy of Phuket News. The Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) Region 6 office in Thailand has reported the discovery of a turtle nest on Koh Phra Thong island, located off the coast of Kuraburi District in Phang Nga province. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294016-turtle-nest-discovered-on-koh-phra-thong-beach-phang-nga/

Picture courtesy of Phuket News. The Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) Region 6 office in Thailand has reported the discovery of a turtle nest on Koh Phra Thong island, located off the coast of Kuraburi District in Phang Nga province. Yesterday, a team of DMCR officials, along with a village chief assistant from Moo 3 Baan Koh Ra, inspected the turtle nest situated at Fai Wab Bay. Based on the tracks left in the sand, the officials estimated the turtle’s size to be 130 centimetres from one flipper tip to another, with a shell approximately 40 centimetres wide. However, the officers did not speculate on the species of the turtle that laid the eggs. According to a DMCR report, the exact number of eggs in the nest is yet to be determined, but it was observed that the nest is 51 centimetres deep and the eggs measure approximately 3.9 centimetres in length. Given that the nest has been positioned high enough above the high tide mark, the officials decided not to disturb it further, allowing the eggs to hatch naturally. Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/phuket/turtle-nest-discovered-on-koh-phra-thong-beach-phang-nga -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-05-05 - 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.

20,000 tourists flock to Thailand’s Full Moon Party The Full Moon Party last night, photo via Bangkok Post. Around 20,000 tourists flocked to Thailand’s Full Moon Party on the island of Koh Pha Ngan last night, located in the southern Surat Thani province. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294015-the-may-full-moon-party-was-in-full-swing-on-koh-pha-ngan/?do=findComment&comment=18062140

20,000 tourists flock to Thailand’s Full Moon Party The Full Moon Party last night, photo via Bangkok Post. Around 20,000 tourists flocked to Thailand’s Full Moon Party on the island of Koh Pha Ngan last night, located in the southern Surat Thani province. The popular event, held on the full moon night of each month, is known for its lively atmosphere and attracts a significant number of young travellers from around the world. To ensure the safety of party-goers, police, immigration officers and local officials were deployed to Rin Beach in tambon Ban Tai of Koh Phangan district. Surat Thani Governor Wichawut Jinto and senior police officers were present at the event to oversee the deployment. The beach, which spans almost 1 kilometre, was filled with many tourists, Bangkok Post reported. Authorities estimate that the four-day holiday period, which began on Thursday, will generate tens of millions of baht for the popular tourist island. The Full Moon Party is a major event on Koh Phangan’s tourism calendar, and its economic impact cannot be overstated. Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/hot-news/tourism/20000-tourists-flock-to-thailands-full-moon-party -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-05-05 - 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.

The May Full Moon Party was in full swing on Koh Pha Ngan Last night, approximately 20,000 tourists attended the famous, or infamous, Full Moon Party on Koh Pha Ngan, which is expected to put tens of millions of baht into the pockets of locals on the southern island. The event was heavily guarded by police, immigration officers and local officials to ensure safety for partygoers as it spins back up to full speed following a few years when the party was closed down. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294015-the-may-full-moon-party-was-in-full-swing-on-koh-pha-ngan/

Last night, approximately 20,000 tourists attended the famous, or infamous, Full Moon Party on Koh Pha Ngan, which is expected to put tens of millions of baht into the pockets of locals on the southern island. The event was heavily guarded by police, immigration officers and local officials to ensure safety for partygoers as it spins back up to full speed following a few years when the party was closed down. The Full Moon Party is a well-known tourist magnet that takes place on the Gulf of Thailand island of Koh Pha Ngan, located a short ferry ride from it’s better-known (but slightly dowdier) island sister, Koh Samui. The beach party event has been taking place since the late 1980s when a group of bohemian tourists threw a small beach party to celebrate the full moon… inspired, apparently, with some chemical assistance. The event has grown in popularity since then and now attracts thousands of the hipster, beach party crowd from all over the world. Full Story: https://phuket-go.com/phuket-news/national-news/the-may-full-moon-party-was-in-full-swing-on-koh-pha-ngan/ -- © Copyright Phuket GO 2023-05-05 - 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.

SAS to launch direct Copenhagen – Bangkok flights Danish flag carrier SAS Scandinavian Airlines will launch a direct route between Copenhagen in Denmark and Bangkok in Thailand in October this year to meet increasing demand, the airline announced on Tuesday. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294014-sas-to-launch-direct-copenhagen-–-bangkok-flights/

Danish flag carrier SAS Scandinavian Airlines will launch a direct route between Copenhagen in Denmark and Bangkok in Thailand in October this year to meet increasing demand, the airline announced on Tuesday. SAS first opened a route from Copenhagen to Bangkok way back in 1949, which was discontinued in 2014. Bangkok was SAS’s first-ever destination in East Asia. The relaunched route’s inaugural flight will take off from Copenhagen-Kastrup Airport (CPH) on October 30, coinciding with the start of Thailand’s high tourist season. The airline’s “newest and most efficient” 300-seater Airbus A350-900 aircraft will service the route thrice weekly on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. The plane is divided into three classes. Flight SK973 will take off from Copenhagen at 11.30pm local time and arrive at Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok (BKK) the next day at 5.05pm local time. The flight time is approximately 10 hours and 30 minutes. Flight SK974 will depart from Bangkok at 11.45pm and land in Copenhagen the next day at 6.35am. Both legs of the route will operate as overnight flights. Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/hot-news/transport/sas-to-launch-direct-copenhagen-bangkok-flights -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-05-05 - 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.

Tourism Fee Collection Postponed Until September BANGKOK (NNT) - Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has said that the implementation of the Thailand Tourism Fee (TTF) has been postponed from June to September 1, 2023, to ensure a smooth and efficient TTF system. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294013-tourism-fee-collection-postponed-until-september/

BANGKOK (NNT) - Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has said that the implementation of the Thailand Tourism Fee (TTF) has been postponed from June to September 1, 2023, to ensure a smooth and efficient TTF system. According to Phiphat, discussions with airlines are ongoing to determine the appropriate collection method in accordance with the rules of the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The TTF, to be collected from foreign tourists entering Thailand by air, land, or sea, aims at generating funds to support the tourism industry. The government has set the fee at 300 baht per person, with half of the proceeds to be used for promoting domestic tourism, while the other half will be used for tourism development and support. Phiphat stated that the postponement of the TTF implementation date will allow sufficient time for the government to ensure that the TTF system operates smoothly and effectively. The government is working closely with airlines to determine the most suitable method for collecting the TTF in accordance with the IATA. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG230505144635074 -- © Copyright NNT 2023-05-05 - 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 to Organize TTM+ 2023 Event This Month BANGKOK (NNT) - The Tourism Authority of Thailand will host the Thailand Travel Mart Plus (TTM+) 2023 at the end of May, as the leading Business-to-Business (B2B) travel industry event highlights meaningful travel experiences across all regions of Thailand. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294012-tat-to-organize-ttm-2023-event-this-month/

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Tourism Authority of Thailand will host the Thailand Travel Mart Plus (TTM+) 2023 at the end of May, as the leading Business-to-Business (B2B) travel industry event highlights meaningful travel experiences across all regions of Thailand. TAT Governor Yuthasak Supasorn stated that the TTM+ 2023 will take place from May 31 to June 2 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok. Over 850 participants are expected to attend TTM+ 2023, including domestic businesses, companies from key and emerging markets around the world, and international media. The event offers an opportunity for buyers and sellers to meet with current and future business partners, as well as to strengthen relationships with global travel experts and executives. According to the TAT governor, the TTM+ 2023 will highlight the tourism industry’s efforts toward offering meaningful travel experiences through high-value and sustainable tourism development and promotion. This year’s event will showcase how the public and private sectors raised tourism standards using the 5F soft-power foundations, which are Food, Film, Festival, Fight, and Fashion, to maintain tourist confidence and attract more visitors to Thailand. To learn more about TMM+ 2023, check out https://thaitravelmartplus.com/ for more information. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG230505142457069 -- © Copyright NNT 2023-05-05 - 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.

Suvarnabhumi to Become Thailand’s First "Green" Airport BANGKOK (NNT) - The Airports of Thailand Plc (AOT) plans to develop Suvarnabhumi International Airport into the first environmentally friendly, or "Green" airport in Thailand, with the goal to create renewable energy for airport use to reduce electricity costs by around 20-30 percent per year. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294011-suvarnabhumi-to-become-thailand’s-first-green-airport/