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Overseas voting dates set for Thai election: Apr 25-May 5 PHOTO: Unsplash Ahead of the Thai General Election set for May 14, eligible Thai voters who reside overseas will have the opportunity to cast their votes between April 25 and May 5. The specific date within this period on which Thais can vote will be determined by the Thai embassy and consulate in each respective country, according to Sawaeng Boonmee, secretary-general for the Election Commission (EC). Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292993-overseas-voting-dates-set-for-thai-election-apr-25-may-5/

PHOTO: Unsplash Ahead of the Thai General Election set for May 14, eligible Thai voters who reside overseas will have the opportunity to cast their votes between April 25 and May 5. The specific date within this period on which Thais can vote will be determined by the Thai embassy and consulate in each respective country, according to Sawaeng Boonmee, secretary-general for the Election Commission (EC). In a conversation with the Foreign Ministry, Boonmee mentioned that they are anticipating some difficulties with overseas voting in Sudan, a northeast African nation currently dealing with a civil war. A collaborative effort involving the Thai EC, the Foreign Ministry’s Department of Consular Affairs, Airports of Thailand, Thailand Post, and Thai Airways International will ensure that the overseas ballot papers are delivered securely. They will be transported in diplomatic pouches or personally handed over by embassy officials to the EC by May 9. The ballots will then be forwarded individually to the 400 constituencies based on the registered location of each voter. The overseas vote-counting will occur simultaneously with the votes cast at local polling stations on May 14, reports Bangkok Post. Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/hot-news/elections/thai-voters-overseas-can-cast-their-votes-between-april-25-may-5-ahead-of-may-14-election -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-04-24 - 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.

First court hearing in the murder case of Karen activist “Billy” on Monday Thailand’s Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases is to hold its first hearing in the murder case of ethnic Karen human rights activist Porlajee Rakchongcharoen, aka “Billy”, on Monday. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292992-first-court-hearing-in-the-murder-case-of-karen-activist-“billy”-on-monday/

Thailand’s Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases is to hold its first hearing in the murder case of ethnic Karen human rights activist Porlajee Rakchongcharoen, aka “Billy”, on Monday. Three prosecution witnesses, including Porlajee’s mother Pirojee, his widow, Phinnapa Phrueksaphan, and a villager of Ban Bang Kloy in the Kaeng Krachan National Park in Phetchaburi province, are scheduled to testify. The four defendants, including Chaiwat Limlikhitaksorn, former chief of the national park, and his three former subordinates, are to be present during the hearing. They were charged with premediated murder, abduction and illegal detention, among other offences. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/first-court-hearing-in-the-murder-case-of-karen-activist-billy-on-monday/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-04-24 - 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.

Delivery rider finds ketamine in phone box, alerts police PHOTO: Sutthiwit Chayutworakan (Bangkok Post) This morning, a motorcycle delivery rider in Samut Prakan, made a surprising discovery when he opened a package that was meant to be an empty mobile phone box, only to find it contained a sachet of the illegal drug ketamine. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292981-delivery-rider-finds-ketamine-in-phone-box-alerts-police/

PHOTO: Sutthiwit Chayutworakan (Bangkok Post) This morning, a motorcycle delivery rider in Samut Prakan, made a surprising discovery when he opened a package that was meant to be an empty mobile phone box, only to find it contained a sachet of the illegal drug ketamine. The delivery driver received a call through his employer’s service system, requesting the pick up of a package from a customer in Soi Si Dan 5, tambon Samrong Nua of Mueang district. The sender handed over a mobile phone box, stating it was empty, and paid the delivery rider 200 baht for his services – 40-50 baht above the standard fee. The higher price only heightened suspicion for the keen-eyed rider, who decided to examine the box further before proceeding with the delivery. Feeling the weight of the box raised his suspicions, the delivery driver chose to find a nearby petrol station to pull over and take a closer look at its contents. Upon opening the box, he found a sachet containing the illegal substance ketamine – a drug commonly used as a tranquiliser for horses but sometimes misused by humans for recreational purposes. Concerned that he might be caught in possession of the drugs at a checkpoint, the driver decided to alert the police immediately. He contacted the Samrong Nua Police Station by phone to inform them of his unexpected discovery and subsequently reported to the station for further questioning. The police have since launched an investigation to track down the sender of the package, as reported by Bangkok Post. This incident highlights the need for delivery riders to stay vigilant and exercise their discretion when handling packages. One can only imagine the potential legal consequences that the driver might have faced had he not decided to check the package before continuing on his journey. It is worth noting that while it is a driver’s responsibility to be aware of what they are transporting to some extent, it is unlikely that they would have full knowledge of every package they deliver. Ultimately, the use of common sense and instinct can go a long way in ensuring a safe and secure service for both the driver and the end recipient. Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/hot-news/drugs/courier-discovers-ketamine-in-mysterious-parcel -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-04-24 - 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.

Tour bus driver flees scene after crash in Thailand, 1 dead, 40 injured A tour bus driver fled the scene after losing control and crashing in Maha Sahakham province in northeast Thailand this morning. One person was killed in the crash and 40 more people were injured. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292980-tour-bus-driver-flees-scene-after-crash-in-thailand-1-dead-40-injured/

A tour bus driver fled the scene after losing control and crashing in Maha Sahakham province in northeast Thailand this morning. One person was killed in the crash and 40 more people were injured. At 12.05am, officers at Rat Charoen Police Station were informed that a Thai Sriram Company’s tour bus from Ubon Ratchathani to Bangkok lost control and crashed into a lamppost on Highway 202 near the U-turn in front of Ban Nong Hi village in Mueang Tao subdistrict, Phayakkhaphum Phisai district. Police rushed to the scene with rescue workers from the Mueang Tao Subdistrict Organisation, the Nadoon Rescue Unit and Phayak Rescue Unit. Rescue workers helped trapped passengers out of the bus one by one, which was found lying on its side in the ditch in the middle of the highway. One person died at the scene, later identified as 34 year old Umaporn Khamphapan from Yasathon province. Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/hot-news/road-deaths/tour-bus-driver-flees-scene-after-crash-in-thailand-1-dead-40-injured -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-04-24 - 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.

Summer Storms Warned in Upper Thailand BANGKOK, April 24 (TNA) – The government warns residents in the North, the Northeast, the East and the central region to beware of danger from summer storms. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292979-summer-storms-warned-in-upper-thailand/

BANGKOK, April 24 (TNA) – The government warns residents in the North, the Northeast, the East and the central region to beware of danger from summer storms. Yesterday, many provinces experienced thunderstorms, gusty winds and hailstorms. Deputy government spokesman Trisulee Trisaranakul said the Meteorological Department issued a summer storm warning during April 23 – 26. Full Story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-1159820 -- © Copyright Thai News Agency 2023-04-24 - 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.

Bangkok to Expand Khao San Water Splashing Zone in 2024 BANGKOK (NNT) - The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) plans to expand the Khao San water splashing zone to include Bang Lamphu and Ratchadamnoen for next year’s Songkran festival. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292978-bangkok-to-expand-khao-san-water-splashing-zone-in-2024/

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) plans to expand the Khao San water splashing zone to include Bang Lamphu and Ratchadamnoen for next year’s Songkran festival. The move was announced by Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt, following the success of 2023 Songkran festival in the capital with both Thai and foreign revelers enjoying the festivities. However, he indicated that the first day of Songkran saw overcrowding on Khao San Road, one of Bangkok’s main water splashing sites. This led to the governor reaching the decision to expand the area to include Bang Lamphu and Ratchadamnoen. The Bangkok Governor applauded this year’s Songkran events, which were organized on a full scale compared to previous subdued events during the pandemic. About 20,000 people visited Lan Khon Muang Plaza in front of Bangkok City Hall, and 50,000 people visited Khao San Road each day. In Silom, there were 25,000-30,000 visitors on the first day, 35,000-40,000 on the second day and about 50,000 on the third day. In Siam Square and the Pathumwan district, about 900,000 to 1 million people visited over 4 days, illustrating the popularity of Songkran among Thais and foreigners. Governor Chadchart further noted that the crowding problem on Khao San Road was due to too many revelers, which was addressed by implementing a one-way walking route on April 14. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG230424150413727 -- © Copyright NNT 2023-04-24 - 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.

Transwoman fined for dancing naked on Bang Saen Beach Photo via Facebook/ Sawas Ponchiyapoom Police fined a Thai transwoman 2,000 baht for dancing naked during Wan Lai along Bang Saen Beach Road last week. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292977-transwoman-fined-for-dancing-naked-on-bang-saen-beach/

Photo via Facebook/ Sawas Ponchiyapoom Police fined a Thai transwoman 2,000 baht for dancing naked during Wan Lai along Bang Saen Beach Road last week. A video of the naked dance was circulated on Thai Twitter and quickly went viral on Sunday, April 16. In the video, the transwoman can be seen dancing on top of an ice bucket, taking off her panties and hanging her tiny bikini top around her waist, exposing her breasts and vagina. Watch the video HERE. The incident has sparked mixed reactions from Thai netizens, with some finding it amusing while others criticized the transwoman for spoiling the image of Wan Lai, also known as the Flowing Day Celebration, and Chon Buri province. Following an investigation by the Saen Sook Police Station, the transwoman was identified as 28 year old Auttawit. She was arrested at her house in Bangkok on Friday, April 21. Auttawit admitted to her action. She claimed that she was not drunk but did it impulsively. She knew that her video would go viral as she saw many people recording videos while she was dancing. Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/transwoman-fined-for-dancing-naked-on-bang-saen-beach -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-04-24 - 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.

Domestic Thai Tourists Allegedly Duped by Fake Villa Rental Service in Pattaya Many domestic Thai tourists were allegedly scammed out of tens of thousands of baht by a fake Pattaya pool villa Facebook page. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292976-domestic-thai-tourists-allegedly-duped-by-fake-villa-rental-service-in-pattaya/

Many domestic Thai tourists were allegedly scammed out of tens of thousands of baht by a fake Pattaya pool villa Facebook page. Ms. Achiraya Malarat, a 27-year-old Thai tourist from Khon Kaen province, contacted The Pattaya News to expose a scammer disguised as a pool villa operator on Facebook. She said on April 18th, she and her family wanted to visit Pattaya for a break and for Pattaya’s famous Wan Lai Songkran Festival, so she contacted a Facebook page named “Pool Villa Pattaya by Kanda” to book a villa. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2023/04/24/domestic-thai-tourists-allegedly-duped-by-fake-villa-rental-service-in-pattaya/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2023-04-24 - 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.

Navy Releases Artificial Reefs to Help Protect Marine Wildlife CHONBURI (NNT) - The Royal Thai Navy and its partners have successfully released 69 units of artificial coral reefs on the seabed of Koh Samae San in Sattahip district of Chonburi province. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292975-navy-releases-artificial-reefs-to-help-protect-marine-wildlife/

CHONBURI (NNT) - The Royal Thai Navy and its partners have successfully released 69 units of artificial coral reefs on the seabed of Koh Samae San in Sattahip district of Chonburi province. The activity was part of the celebrations for HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn’s birthday on the 2nd of April. Gen Surayud Chulanont, President of the Privy Council and Chairman of the Khao Yai Protection Foundation, was present to chair the event. The artificial reefs are part of a plant genetics conservation project initiated by the Princess since 1998, in order to promote the island as a learning and eco-tourism attraction. Gen Surayud noted the importance of natural resource conservation and praised collaboration of the public and private sectors. He also thanked all participants, from navy officers to local communities, for helping to lay the artificial reefs and encouraged them to continue protecting the marine ecological system by not dropping garbage and broken fishing gear into the sea. The new artificial coral reefs will increase the fish habitat and are part of the Marine Spatial Planning project aimed at creating a coral reef database for the nation. The success of the project has brought positive outcomes for the fishing community. Through tourism, their incomes have increased to more than 150 million baht per year during the high season, with over 60,000 tourists visiting the island every month. -- © Copyright NNT 2023-04-24 - 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.

Mitsubishi Power Starts Up Operations at Rayong Plant RAYONG (NNT) - Mitsubishi Power, a subsidiary of Japanese company Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, has started operations of a natural gas turbine at a gas-fired power plant project in Thailand’s Rayong province on March 31. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292974-mitsubishi-power-starts-up-operations-at-rayong-plant/

RAYONG (NNT) - Mitsubishi Power, a subsidiary of Japanese company Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, has started operations of a natural gas turbine at a gas-fired power plant project in Thailand’s Rayong province on March 31. It said in a statement that the natural gas turbine is the fifth of its kind of a total of eight to be delivered under a full turnkey 5,300-megawatt contract secured by Mitsubishi Power in 2018. The gas turbine units are to be used at the gas turbine combined cycle (GTCC) thermal power generation plant in Rayong, as well as in Chonburi province. The plant in Rayong province is owned and operated by Gulf PD Company Ltd, a joint venture project by Mitsui & Co Ltd and Gulf Energy Development PCL, one of Thailand’s largest independent power producers. Mitsui & Co had said in 2019 that electricity from the Rayong plant will be sold to state-owned Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) for 25 years under a long term contract. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG230424114632648 -- © Copyright NNT 2023-04-24 - 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 woman sets new record at London Marathon Photos via Facebook @AmazingThailand A woman from Thailand who ran the London Marathon in the UK yesterday set a unique new Guinness World Record for “the fastest marathon dressed in Thai traditional dress.” Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292973-thai-woman-sets-new-record-at-london-marathon/

Photos via Facebook @AmazingThailand A woman from Thailand who ran the London Marathon in the UK yesterday set a unique new Guinness World Record for “the fastest marathon dressed in Thai traditional dress.” The marathon runner, Shrinya “Dr Miyu” Kanchanasewi, is a 33 year old dentist based at Chao Phraya Hospital with a passion for running. Dr Miyu posted a photo on Facebook holding a certificate from Guinness World Records, a UK reference book recording human achievements since 1955. In the photo, Dr Miyu is dressed in a Thai traditional outfit comprised of a sbai (silk breast wrapper), a chong kraben (traditional Thai lower body garment), and a chadaa (traditional Thai headdress). Her running trainers are the only non-traditional Thai element of her outfit. The dentist explained that people who enter the London Marathon with “fancy” outfits can submit a request to get into the Guinness World Records. Dr Miyu completed the 41 kilometre race in three hours and 45 minutes. Dr Miyu explained that she was inspired to run the London Marathon in a traditional Thai costume to promote Thai culture, fashion, and fabric – which she called Thailand’s “soft power.” Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/sport/thai-woman-sets-new-record-at-london-marathon -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-04-24 - 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.

Grab Thailand relaunches premium services with ‘The Ultimate 5 Senses Experience’ Grab Thailand is ramping up its premium on-demand ride-hailing service by reintroducing “GrabCar Premium” with the concept of “The Ultimate 5 Senses Experience,” in collaboration with Spotify and Chol Aromatique. This strategic move is aimed at creating an impressive user experience through an astonishing ambience appealing to all five senses, targeting urban people – especially white-collar workers and foreign tourists – who are eager for premium and extraordinary travel experiences. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292972-grab-thailand-relaunches-premium-services-with-‘the-ultimate-5-senses-experience’/

Grab Thailand is ramping up its premium on-demand ride-hailing service by reintroducing “GrabCar Premium” with the concept of “The Ultimate 5 Senses Experience,” in collaboration with Spotify and Chol Aromatique. This strategic move is aimed at creating an impressive user experience through an astonishing ambience appealing to all five senses, targeting urban people – especially white-collar workers and foreign tourists – who are eager for premium and extraordinary travel experiences. Panomkorn Jirasatienpong, Head of Marketing, Grab Thailand, said… “The premium market segment has shown a high growth potential, thus being one of the key strategies to grow our mobility service this year. Due to the easing of Covid-19 restrictions since last year and the full reopening of foreign visitors, we have seen a positive trend in on-demand ride-hailing service, especially in the premium segment. The number of rides for our GrabCar Premium service increased by more than 30% in the fourth quarter of 2022, compared to the previous quarter.” “GrabCar Premium was first introduced in Thailand in 2019 and has continuously gained popularity among premium users, both local and foreigners, especially those prioritizing personal image and impressive experience over prices. The service mainly serves users in three key use cases: 1) To travel with big luggage such as a trip to the airport or golf course; 2) To attend special occasions such as business meetings or weddings; and 3) to provide a more comfortable ride for loved ones or important connections.” Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/hot-news/transport/grab-thailand-relaunches-premium-services-with-the-ultimate-5-senses-experience -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-04-24 - 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.

Malaysians urged to take out insurance before driving in Thailand An activist is urging Malaysians who wish to drive while travelling in Thailand to take out full insurance coverage policies to reduce problems in the case of an accident. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292971-malaysians-urged-to-take-out-insurance-before-driving-in-thailand/