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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. AOT Chief Executive Officer Kirati Kitmanawat disclosed the progress on a plan to generate renewable energy within the airport to alleviate the financial load from its electricity bills. He stated that solar panels have already been installed on the roof of the airport’s main terminal, with officials looking to add photovoltaic energy to further cut the airport’s power bills, similar to major airports in other countries. In addition, AOT plans to switch the airport’s transportation to electric vehicles once the current vehicle rental contract expires. Public transportation vehicles providing service at the airport will also be urged to switch to electric vehicles as well. The AOT CEO expects the airport to fully rely on solar panels and renewable energy in around four years. If the Suvarnabhumi project is successful, the AOT plans to manage the transition to solar and renewable energy at other airports under its supervision. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG230505132008060 -- © 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.

BMA Launches ’Big Cleaning’ Campaign at Benchasiri Park BANGKOK (NNT) - Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt has led a team from the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) in a "big cleaning" campaign at Benchasiri Park in the Khlong Toei district. The objective of the event was to improve services at the park, enhance cleanliness, and increase green spaces to reduce air pollution for Bangkok residents. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294010-bma-launches-’big-cleaning’-campaign-at-benchasiri-park/

BANGKOK (NNT) - Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt has led a team from the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) in a "big cleaning" campaign at Benchasiri Park in the Khlong Toei district. The objective of the event was to improve services at the park, enhance cleanliness, and increase green spaces to reduce air pollution for Bangkok residents. The event was attended by staff members of Bangkok’s Department of Environment, Khlong Toei District Office, The Mall Group, and Marriott Hotel. The Environment Department pruned trees, cleaned outdoor exercise equipment, dredged waterways, repaired lights, and weeded the park’s playground, sports field, and pavilion. The Khlong Toei District Office, meanwhile, focused on cleaning the areas surrounding the park, including the footpath and multipurpose yard located at the park’s entrance. Benchasiri Park is a community park situated in the Khlong Tan sub-district along Sukhumvit Road, providing a place for relaxation, sports, and exercise with various amenities like a pavilion, lawn, playground, pool, and sculptures. The BMA expressed appreciation to the event’s partners for their support and promotion. The "big cleaning" campaign at Benchasiri Park emphasized the importance of maintaining public spaces for the well-being of communities and the environment, demonstrating the significance of preserving such areas. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG230505121759054 -- © 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.

Actress to be questioned by Thai police over her purchase of cyanide Preechaya Pongthananikorn (Ice) Police will summon an actress for questioning next Monday, after it was discovered that she had bought cyanide from the same lot as that obtained by a serial murder suspect. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293947-popular-actress-ordered-cyanide-from-same-factory-serial-killings-suspect-did/?do=findComment&comment=18061948

Actress to be questioned by Thai police over her purchase of cyanide Preechaya Pongthananikorn (Ice) Police will summon an actress for questioning next Monday, after it was discovered that she had bought cyanide from the same lot as that obtained by a serial murder suspect. The mother of the actress, who was identified police as Preechaya Pongthananikorn, reportedly told the police that the actress bought the cyanide online on April 25th for about 3,000 baht and the chemical was delivered two days later. She insisted that the cyanide was intended for poisoning reptiles, such as cobras and monitor lizards, in the back yard of their house, adding that some of the reptiles had attacked their dogs. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/actress-to-be-questioned-by-thai-police-over-her-purchase-of-cyanide/ -- © 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.

Massage parlour in northern Thailand raided for underage sex trafficking Photo via Facebook/ ชนะภัย น้าหมาน ข่าวข้าราชการ แสงทองจรัส Police swooped on a massage parlour in the northern province of Tak after a tip-off on underage sex trafficking. The owner of the parlour was arrested and two teenage Burmese girls were rescued. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294005-massage-parlour-in-northern-thailand-raided-for-underage-sex-trafficking/

Photo via Facebook/ ชนะภัย น้าหมาน ข่าวข้าราชการ แสงทองจรัส Police swooped on a massage parlour in the northern province of Tak after a tip-off on underage sex trafficking. The owner of the parlour was arrested and two teenage Burmese girls were rescued. The Anti Trafficking In Persons Division Police (ATPD) received a tip-off that a Thai woman, 40 year old Suphaporn Makaew, was operating an underage sex trafficking racket behind her massage business. To verify the information, an undercover police officer posed as a customer as he visited the massage parlour, located on the Mae Sot-Umphang Road in the Mae Sot district of Tak. Supaporn offered sexual services to the officer, explaining that two Burmese girls, aged 16 and 17, were available for 1,500 baht each. She added that he could take the girls out of the shop to a hotel or house and request both a massage and sex service. The officer then revealed his identity and arrested Supaporn. The two Burmese girls are considered the victims and are now under the care of the Department of Children and Youth. Supaporn confessed to the crime, admitting that she gave the girls 1,000 baht and kept 500 baht for herself. Supaporn faced five charges including: Section 52 of the Anti-Trafficking in Person Act: committing an offence of trafficking a child aged over 15 years old but not yet 18 years old. The penalty will be imprisonment from six years to 12 years and a fine from 120,000 baht to 240,000 baht. Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/massage-parlour-in-northern-thailand-raided-for-underage-sex-trafficking -- © 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.

Thai Man arrested for allegedly modifying pellet guns to shoot live rounds Photo by CyberCopTH A former Special Forces trooper was arrested by police after they found gun accessories and spare parts in his possession during a raid on his house in Muang district of the north-eastern province of Ubon Ratchathani on Thursday. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1294004-thai-man-arrested-for-allegedly-modifying-pellet-guns-to-shoot-live-rounds/

Photo by CyberCopTH A former Special Forces trooper was arrested by police after they found gun accessories and spare parts in his possession during a raid on his house in Muang district of the north-eastern province of Ubon Ratchathani on Thursday. The raid was conducted by officers from the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) as part of the crime suppression campaign, particularly against hired gunmen, illegal firearms and dark influence, during the run-up to the May 14th general election. According to CCIB police, they found a Facebook post by a trader named “Buk Sud Lor”, offering prop or pellet guns, modified to fire live rounds, for sale and sought a search warrant from Ubon Ratchathani Provincial Court to search the address given in the post. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thai-man-arrested-for-allegedly-modifying-pellet-guns-to-shoot-live-rounds/ -- © 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.

Serial murder suspect’s ex-husband try to persuade her to plead guilty Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn, the deputy national police chief, who is in charge of overseeing the cyanide poisoning investigations, said that the police asked the court to grant temporary release for Vitoon and coordinated with the director-general of the Corrections Department to gain access to the suspect, after Vitoon had offered to try to persuade her to plead guilty. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293826-serial-murder-suspect’s-former-husband-surrenders-to-police/?do=findComment&comment=18060103

Serial murder suspect’s ex-husband try to persuade her to plead guilty Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn, the deputy national police chief, who is in charge of overseeing the cyanide poisoning investigations, said that the police asked the court to grant temporary release for Vitoon and coordinated with the director-general of the Corrections Department to gain access to the suspect, after Vitoon had offered to try to persuade her to plead guilty. Vitoon, former deputy superintendent of Ban Pong district police in Ratchaburi province, is facing charges of embezzlement, fraud and falsification of documents. He has confessed to all the charges against him, but has told police interrogators that Sararat had engaged in some “grey” business while they were together. They have remained in contact because they have to look after two children, he said. Latest reports say that the Nakhon Pathom Provincial Court released Vitoon today (Thursday) on 100,000 baht bail, on the condition that he must not interfere with the cyanide poisoning investigations. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/serial-murder-suspects-ex-husband-try-to-persuade-her-to-plead-guilty/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-05-04 - 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. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information.

Welcome to the long weekend, and remember the alcohol ban PHOTO: Alcohol ban this weekend. Welcome to the latest long weekend – from today until Sunday night – that coincides with Coronation Day and the early voting for the upcoming Thai elections. Today’s King of Thailand’s Coronation Day commemoration shouldn’t be confused with the Coronation of King Charles III this weekend in the UK (which their Majesties will be attending). The Thai government added an additional public holiday tomorrow which makes a full 4-day long weekend. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293931-welcome-to-the-long-weekend-and-remember-the-alcohol-ban/

PHOTO: Alcohol ban this weekend. Welcome to the latest long weekend – from today until Sunday night – that coincides with Coronation Day and the early voting for the upcoming Thai elections. Today’s King of Thailand’s Coronation Day commemoration shouldn’t be confused with the Coronation of King Charles III this weekend in the UK (which their Majesties will be attending). The Thai government added an additional public holiday tomorrow which makes a full 4-day long weekend. The four-day holiday will be marked by a 24-hour sales ban on alcohol across the country starting from 6pm on Saturday, May 6, until 6pm on Sunday, May 7, in accordance with Thai election laws. This ban will also be enforced during the actual election weekend next week – starting from 6pm on Saturday, May 13, until 6pm on Sunday, May 14. All of Phuket is included in the ban. Nightlife venues and bars will be closed, and sales of alcohol will be prohibited, even in convenience stores. While restaurants will remain open, they will not be allowed to serve alcohol (but you all know where you can find a sneaky drink if you absolutely need to). Full Story: https://phuket-go.com/phuket-news/phuket-news/welcome-to-the-long-weekend-and-remember-the-alcohol-ban/ -- © Copyright Phuket GO 2023-05-04 - 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. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information.

AOT to extend automated check-in at Suvarnabhumi airport from June 1st Starting June 1st, air passengers can check in with their luggage using automated check-in services up to five hours in advance of their departure time, instead of three hours, in order to address congestion at the check-in counters at Suvarnabhumi international airport, according to Kirati Kitmanawat, president of Airports of Thailand Public Company (AOT). Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293930-aot-to-extend-automated-check-in-at-suvarnabhumi-airport-from-june-1st/

Will passing Progressive Liquor Bill help small producers and consumers? Thailand not only ranks first in the alcoholic beverage market in South East Asia, but is also the first among ASEAN countries with highest consumption per capita, at 8.3 litres/year. Even though there are numerous brands of alcohol on the supermarket shelves and annual sales are 300 billion baht, 93% of the brands are owned by few giant corporations, namely Boon Rawd Breweries (Leo, Singha), Thai Beverage (Chang, Archa) and Thai Asia Pacific Breweries (Tiger, Cheers). Other smaller local producers and imported beer account for a less than 1% market share. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293929-will-passing-progressive-liquor-bill-help-small-producers-and-consumers/

Starting June 1st, air passengers can check in with their luggage using automated check-in services up to five hours in advance of their departure time, instead of three hours, in order to address congestion at the check-in counters at Suvarnabhumi international airport, according to Kirati Kitmanawat, president of Airports of Thailand Public Company (AOT). He disclosed that passengers are worried about the congestion at check-in, with some arriving at the airport up to seven hours in advance, but check-in counters for most airlines only open three hours in advance of departure, resulting in congestion. Congestion is also caused by only 18 airlines having automated check-in services and the requirement that passengers display RT-PCR test results to enter some countries, said Kirati, adding that the AOT has set a target to increase automated check-in services this year, so more passengers will use the option to reduce congestion. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/aot-to-extend-automated-check-in-at-suvarnabhumi-airport-from-june-1st/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-05-04 - 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. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information.

Will passing Progressive Liquor Bill help small producers and consumers? Thailand not only ranks first in the alcoholic beverage market in South East Asia, but is also the first among ASEAN countries with highest consumption per capita, at 8.3 litres/year. Even though there are numerous brands of alcohol on the supermarket shelves and annual sales are 300 billion baht, 93% of the brands are owned by few giant corporations, namely Boon Rawd Breweries (Leo, Singha), Thai Beverage (Chang, Archa) and Thai Asia Pacific Breweries (Tiger, Cheers). Other smaller local producers and imported beer account for a less than 1% market share. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293929-will-passing-progressive-liquor-bill-help-small-producers-and-consumers/

Thailand not only ranks first in the alcoholic beverage market in South East Asia, but is also the first among ASEAN countries with highest consumption per capita, at 8.3 litres/year. Even though there are numerous brands of alcohol on the supermarket shelves and annual sales are 300 billion baht, 93% of the brands are owned by few giant corporations, namely Boon Rawd Breweries (Leo, Singha), Thai Beverage (Chang, Archa) and Thai Asia Pacific Breweries (Tiger, Cheers). Other smaller local producers and imported beer account for a less than 1% market share. Under the current law, the home brewing of alcohol is restricted and small to medium size alcohol producers are not able to obtain a license, since the Ministry of Finance requires 10 million baht capital and a production of 100,000 to one million litres per year in order to get a license. The “Progressive Liquor Act”, a draft proposed by the Move Forward Party is aimed at amending section 153 of the excise tax law of 2017, which requires alcohol producers to register for a license under some strict exceptions and high-cost criteria. The regulation has been criticised for favouring large corporate producers and hindering small to medium size producers from entering the market. The proposed amendments would reduce the criteria, so that small and medium size businesses can enter the market, allow home brewing for household consumption and allow unlicensed distilling of alcohol. The founder of the Beer People Group, who advocates for the bill, Thanakorn Tuamsahgeam, stated that the purpose of amending the law is to provide consumers with more choice and to distribute 10-20% of the market share (up to 60 billion baht) to small producers. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/will-passing-progressive-liquor-bill-help-small-producers-and-consumers/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-05-04 - 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. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information.

Devastated mother mourns loss of son, fatally stabbed by mentally ill man Picture courtesy of Sanook. A mentally ill young man with an ankle monitor fatally stabbed a security officer, leaving the officer’s mother devastated. The incident occurred near the Bang Talat Canal in Tha Sai Subdistrict, Mueang District, Nonthaburi Province. The police, accompanied by a forensic doctor and a foundation officer, quickly arrived to investigate. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293925-devastated-mother-mourns-loss-of-son-fatally-stabbed-by-mentally-ill-man/

Picture courtesy of Sanook. A mentally ill young man with an ankle monitor fatally stabbed a security officer, leaving the officer’s mother devastated. The incident occurred near the Bang Talat Canal in Tha Sai Subdistrict, Mueang District, Nonthaburi Province. The police, accompanied by a forensic doctor and a foundation officer, quickly arrived to investigate. At the crime scene in the Bang Talat community, the deceased was identified as 46 year old Tiamsak, who was found dead in a supine position with three stab wounds on his neck, chest, and shoulder. A sharp, 50-centimetre-long knife was found nearby, as well as a motorbike with registration number 1กข 7942 parked on the bridge. The suspect, 31 year old Manat, wearing an ankle monitor, was apprehended at the scene by the police and taken to Rattanathibet Police Station. It was discovered that Manat has a history of mental illness and has been treated at Sri Thanya Hospital. The 35 year old Supachai said that he was informed of a fatal stabbing and came to inspect the crime scene, finding that the victim had already succumbed to his injuries. The suspect responsible for the crime was a mentally ill individual who had inflicted the fatal wounds. Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/mentally-ill-man-with-ankle-em-tag-stabs-security-guard-to-death-in-nonthaburi -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-05-04 - 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. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information.

Video of drunken transgender woman urinating by roadside sparks online backlash A video that has garnered heavy criticism in the online world features a drunken woman, later revealed to be a transgender, caught urinating by the roadside near Lumpini Police Station. The friend who recorded the incident did so with amusement before posting it on Facebook. Toward the end of the clip, two police officers are seen escorting the two individuals away. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293924-video-of-drunken-transgender-woman-urinating-by-roadside-sparks-online-backlash/

A video that has garnered heavy criticism in the online world features a drunken woman, later revealed to be a transgender, caught urinating by the roadside near Lumpini Police Station. The friend who recorded the incident did so with amusement before posting it on Facebook. Toward the end of the clip, two police officers are seen escorting the two individuals away. The incident took place early in the morning on April 2 when Lumpini Police received a report of a woman showing signs of being drunk in front of a hotel in the Ploenchit area. Officers arrived on the scene to find the drunk transgender woman and took her to a nearby lodging to calm her down. It was then revealed that the individual was transgender and still under the influence of alcohol, Sanook reported. The person’s friend had arrived to take care of her and provide information to the authorities. Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/heavily-criticised-online-clip-shows-women-urinating-by-roadside-in-front-of-luminary-police-station -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-05-04 - 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. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information.

Teenager kills cousin, buries him and turns himself in after feeling guilty Picture courtesy of Sanook. A teenager killed his 35 year old cousin and buried him in a field after a dispute before turning himself into the police. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293923-teenager-kills-cousin-buries-him-and-turns-himself-in-after-feeling-guilty/

Picture courtesy of Sanook. A teenager killed his 35 year old cousin and buried him in a field after a dispute before turning himself into the police. Yesterday at noon, officers from Laem Chabang Police Station in Chon Buri and the Sawang Prateep Sri Racha rescue unit arrived at a field beside a corn plantation to discover the buried body near Nong Pang Phuay-Nong Khlacha Road, Moo 10, Bueng subdistrict, Sri Racha district, Chon Buri province. The investigation began after the previous night when the 18 year old Om-rup-tepe came to the Laem Chabang Police Station and surrendered himself. The teenager confessed that he had killed his cousin, Yong, 35 years old, after an alcohol-fuelled dispute at a workers’ camp opposite the crime scene, Sanook reported. Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/teenager-kills-cousin-buries-him-and-turns-himself-in-after-feeling-guilty -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-05-04 - 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. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information.

Proposal for more free legal advice at Phuket police stations Picture courtesy of Phuket News. During a recent visit to Phuket, Chatchawan Suksomchit, the chairman of the Senate Standing Commission on Law, Justice and Police, reviewed a proposal aimed at increasing the availability of free legal advice at local police stations. The proposal was initiated by Rungnapha Putkaew, the President of the Phuket branch of the Lawyers Council of Thailand. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1293922-proposal-for-more-free-legal-advice-at-phuket-police-stations/