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Thai famous politician turned whistleblower Chuwit Kamolvisit faced off with a cannabis seller on Bangkok’s Khao San Road while public health authorities were inspecting cannabis shops for operating licenses yesterday, April 20th. Chuwit, who is currently campaigning against the cannabis legalization policy of the Bhumjai Thai Party, happened to run into a group of public health authorities on Khao San Road yesterday. The authorities were inspecting cannabis shops for operating licenses, while Chuwit was protesting against World Marijuana Day, which is celebrated on April 20th annually. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2023/04/21/thai-anti-cannabis-whistleblower-faces-off-with-cannabis-seller-on-khao-san-road/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2023-04-21 - 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.

Weatherman says current hot weather in Thailand does not qualify as a heat wave The hot weather, currently affecting many parts of Thailand, is being caused by persistent low pressure cell, according to Somkuan Tonjan, head of the Central Weather Forecast Sub-division of the Thai Meteorological Department. It does not qualify as a “heat wave”, which is an extended period of hot weather relative to the expected conditions of the area at that time of year, which may be accompanied by high humidity. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292739-weatherman-says-current-hot-weather-in-thailand-does-not-qualify-as-a-heat-wave/

The hot weather, currently affecting many parts of Thailand, is being caused by persistent low pressure cell, according to Somkuan Tonjan, head of the Central Weather Forecast Sub-division of the Thai Meteorological Department. It does not qualify as a “heat wave”, which is an extended period of hot weather relative to the expected conditions of the area at that time of year, which may be accompanied by high humidity. He dismissed as inaccurate a foreign media report that the worst heat wave in history is currently threatening India, China, Thailand and Laos. As Thailand is in the middle of the dry season, Somkuan said there is a likelihood that temperatures may rise as high as 43oC, especially the central region. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/weatherman-says-current-hot-weather-in-thailand-does-not-qualify-as-a-heat-wave/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-04-21 - 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.

YouTuber finds human skull on banks of Mekong River in Thailand A YouTuber found a human skull while filming content on the banks of the Mekong River in Nakhon Phanom province in northeast Thailand yesterday. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292736-youtuber-finds-human-skull-on-banks-of-mekong-river-in-thailand/

A YouTuber found a human skull while filming content on the banks of the Mekong River in Nakhon Phanom province in northeast Thailand yesterday. At 6pm, Chanathip Chapuban – aka Mukdahan Moss – was riding a motorbike and filming content for his YouTube channel when he noticed something by the water on Sai Thong Kot Boon Beach (Si Khotrabun Golden Sand Beach), about 800 metres from Sawan Chai Khong Road. Moss said he wondered why no one else had found the skull since a lot of people attended the beach for Songkran celebrations between April 13-15. He finished filming his YouTube content and called the police to the scene. Police and staff from Sawang Nawa Ruam Rescue Foundation travelled to the scene to inspect the human remains. Officers found the upper half of a human skull about five metres away from the water. The lower jaw was nowhere to be found. Many types of shellfish were found inside the skull, so it is expected that this person died a long time ago and the current carried the skull along the Mekong River until it washed up on the shore and was found yesterday. Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/youtuber-finds-human-skull-on-banks-of-mekong-river-in-thailand -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-04-21 - 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.

Following complaints, Phuket officials swoop on stray dogs Phuket officials swoop on stray dogs, photo by Phuket Municipality. Following a number of complaints from fed up locals, Phuket officials on Wednesday swooped on stray dogs in the island province’s main city district. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292735-following-complaints-phuket-officials-swoop-on-stray-dogs/

Phuket officials swoop on stray dogs, photo by Phuket Municipality. Following a number of complaints from fed up locals, Phuket officials on Wednesday swooped on stray dogs in the island province’s main city district. The residents had complained that a pack of dogs had been causing a nuisance. They said the dogs were chasing after motorcycles, as well as defecating on streets and people’s properties. The Department of Public Health and Environment’s veterinary team, and officials from Phuket Municipality, caught two strays in the Taling Chan community. The rest of the dogs, however, managed to run away. The officials brought the two captured dogs to the Phuket Stray Dog Shelter (Suang Pa Bang Kanun). There, they were checked for diseases before being vaccinated and sterilised. It was confirmed that the dogs would remain in the shelter’s care. The municipality reported that it is making efforts to deal with Phuket’s stray dogs, using methods such as vaccination and sterilisation. However, the problem with people abandoning unwanted dogs on the streets persists. The issue of people allowing their dogs to roam around on the streets makes the problem even worse, the municipality added. Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/phuket/following-complaints-phuket-officials-swoop-on-stray-dogs -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-04-21 - 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.

Travellers invited to enjoy the Similan Islands ahead of low season closure Thai tourism officials say people should make the most of a short window in which to travel to the Similan Islands, before they close temporarily for monsoon season. A report from the National News Bureau of Thailand says there’s only a month left to enjoy the islands, ahead of a planned closure from May 16 to October 15. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292734-travellers-invited-to-enjoy-the-similan-islands-ahead-of-low-season-closure/

Thai tourism officials say people should make the most of a short window in which to travel to the Similan Islands, before they close temporarily for monsoon season. A report from the National News Bureau of Thailand says there’s only a month left to enjoy the islands, ahead of a planned closure from May 16 to October 15. The islands, located in the southern province of Phang Nga, are a strong tourist draw, renowned for their beautiful beaches, clear water, and stunning coral reefs. The archipelago also boasts unique rock formations, including a rock that look like a sail, another that looks like a boot, and even one that bears a passing resemblance to Donald Duck. The Similans have long been popular with scuba divers and snorkellers, while those who prefer to remain on dry land can hike to a viewpoint that offers a panoramic view over the water. Full Story: https://phuket-go.com/phuket-news/islands/travellers-invited-to-enjoy-the-similan-islands-ahead-of-low-season-closure/ -- © Copyright Phuket GO 2023-04-21 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information.

Pattaya Mayor Celebrates Kong Khao Festival in Naklua Pattaya mayor Poramase Ngampiches celebrated the Kong Khao (rice) festival in Naklua on Thursday, April 20th. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292733-pattaya-mayor-celebrates-kong-khao-festival-in-naklua/

Pattaya mayor Poramase Ngampiches celebrated the Kong Khao (rice) festival in Naklua on Thursday, April 20th. The Kong Khao ceremony is a local tradition held in Chonburi province, Thailand. It is a ritual to pay homage and seek blessings from the guardian spirits, deities, and sacred entities such as Chao Pa Chao Khao (the spirit of the mountain), Phra Mae Kong Ka (the goddess of rice), and other protective spirits, to ensure the well-being and safety of the local community. Poramase presided over the Kong Khao opening ceremony at 6:30 PM at the Nong Yai community in Naklua. He then participated in making merit to pay homage to the aforementioned spirits in the hope that it would maintain tranquility in the area. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2023/04/21/pattaya-mayor-celebrates-kong-khao-festival-in-naklua/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2023-04-21 - 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.

Public hospital director in Thailand caught in underage sex scandal Image via Bangkok Post The director of a public hospital in Leoi province in northeast Thailand and two accomplices were arrested yesterday by Anti-Trafficking in Persons Division (ATPD) officers for buying sex from underage girls. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292731-public-hospital-director-in-thailand-caught-in-underage-sex-scandal/

Image via Bangkok Post The director of a public hospital in Leoi province in northeast Thailand and two accomplices were arrested yesterday by Anti-Trafficking in Persons Division (ATPD) officers for buying sex from underage girls. Three men were apprehended by ATPD officers in the Kudpong area of Mueang district. The suspects are Phasakorn Surachaipanya, a 54 year old director of a public hospital in Loei; Pichai Sertsri, a 34 year old municipal worker; and Santi Srikammee, a 34 year old air conditioning repairman. These men were wanted on an arrest warrant issued by the Criminal Court, with charges of buying sex from girls aged under 18 years old and encouraging them into lewd activities. Pol. Maj. Gen. Sarut Khwaengsopha, the commander of the ATPD, has confirmed the offences and the arrests made. The arrests follow the detainment of a married couple for procuring underage girls into prostitution within the northeastern province earlier this year. The couple, known only as Sakchai and his wife Manthana, reportedly charged their customers between 2,000 and 10,000 baht per sex service, while the exploited children received only 1,000 baht each in return. Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/public-hospital-director-caught-in-underage-sex-scandal -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-04-21 - 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.

Helicopteres Used to Fight Forest Fires in Nakhon Nayok NAKHON NAYOK, April 21 (TNA) – Firefighters are battling forest fires that reignited on Khao Tabaek in Nakhon Nayok, one kilometer away from the Khao Yai National Park. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292729-helicopteres-used-to-fight-forest-fires-in-nakhon-nayok/

NAKHON NAYOK, April 21 (TNA) – Firefighters are battling forest fires that reignited on Khao Tabaek in Nakhon Nayok, one kilometer away from the Khao Yai National Park. The fire erupted on the left side of the shooting range of the Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy near the site of the wildfire, which occurred on March 29. Firefighters are making firebreak to prevent the blaze from spreading to the world heritage site in Khao Yai. Full Story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-1158206 -- © Copyright Thai News Agency 2023-04-21 - 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 implants magnets into his fingers for 40 years to win at Hi-Lo Photo via Wat Lun A Thai man implanted magnets into his own fingers for 40 years in order to cheat in the popular but illegal Hi-Lo dice game. He finally asked a doctor to remove them because he wanted to board a flight and was scared his magnetic fingers would sound the alarm at airport security. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292727-thai-man-implants-magnets-into-his-fingers-for-40-years-to-win-at-hi-lo/

Photo via Wat Lun A Thai man implanted magnets into his own fingers for 40 years in order to cheat in the popular but illegal Hi-Lo dice game. He finally asked a doctor to remove them because he wanted to board a flight and was scared his magnetic fingers would sound the alarm at airport security. The doctor, Wat Lun, posted photos of the magnets and the gambler’s sewn-up fingers on Facebook with the caption… “You probably won’t believe it but a patient inserted magnets into the fingertips of is left-hand middle and ring fingers for 40 years. He put them there to play Hi-Lo. “He came and asked to have them taken out because he wants to take a flight and is scared the magnets will set off an alarm at airport security. When I cut open his fingers, I found two very tightly embedded magnets.” Netizens had mixed reactions, with some people scolding the man for cheating while others praised him for his extreme efforts to get rich. Most people expressed pure shock. More than 3000 people shared the post. Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/hot-news/crime/thai-man-implants-magnets-into-his-fingers-for-40-years-to-win-at-hi-lo -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-04-21 - 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.

Prosecutors requested to charge Kong Salak Plus CEO by DSI Thailand‘s Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has requested that prosecutors bring charges against Panthawat “Nott” Nakwisut, the beleaguered proprietor of the now-defunct Kong Salak Plus online lottery platform, and 16 others for money laundering and gambling offences. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292726-prosecutors-requested-to-charge-kong-salak-plus-ceo-by-dsi/

Thailand‘s Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has requested that prosecutors bring charges against Panthawat “Nott” Nakwisut, the beleaguered proprietor of the now-defunct Kong Salak Plus online lottery platform, and 16 others for money laundering and gambling offences. On Friday, DSI detectives submitted their findings to the public prosecutors at the Attorney-General’s Office in Bangkok, situated on Ratchadapisek Road. Pongsathon Inamnuay, DSI’s anti-narcotics centre director, revealed that the 17 suspects were part of a group of 41 individuals implicated in the case. Four suspects remain in custody, whilst 20 still evade arrest warrants. Panthawat, commonly known as “Nott Kong Salak Plus,” was the CEO of the once-popular Kong Salak Plus, which ceased operations in February 2023. He faces charges of conspiring in money laundering due to his alleged involvement in delivering winning lottery tickets to a man referred to as “Foey” in order for him to cash in the prizes, totalling 53 million baht. The sum was then transferred to Panthawat’s bank account. The other 16 suspects reportedly participated in opening bank accounts and withdrawing funds. Consequently, they have all been charged with money laundering and managing gambling services. Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/hot-news/crime/prosecutors-requested-to-charge-kong-salak-plus-ceo-by-dsi -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-04-21 - 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.

American Youtuber Famous in Thailand to Box in Influencer Boxing Contest PHOTO: My Mate Nate American Youtuber Nathan Bartling famously known by Thais as My Mate Nate is set to compete in the “Influcencer Boxing” contest in England on April 22nd. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292725-american-youtuber-famous-in-thailand-to-box-in-influencer-boxing-contest/

PHOTO: My Mate Nate American Youtuber Nathan Bartling famously known by Thais as My Mate Nate is set to compete in the “Influcencer Boxing” contest in England on April 22nd. “I never thought that one day I would be living in Thailand. Before coming to Thailand, I didn’t know much about it, only Taiwan. It must be fate that brought me here, and I feel fortunate to be in Thailand, ” Bartling aged 30 said in his social media post. “Now Thailand is my home. This is my 11th year living in this country, which is more than half of my adult life. I am lucky and I love Thailand, its culture, the kindness of its people, and the weather. Yes, I prefer hot weather over cold weather,” the Youtuber with over 13 million subscribers told Thai media. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2023/04/21/american-youtuber-famous-in-thailand-to-box-in-influencer-boxing-contest/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2023-04-21 - 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.

ECST group cites England’s plan to hand out free vaping kits to help 1M smokers quit smoking The End Cigarette Smoke Thailand (ECST) Group cited England’s initiative to hand out free vaping kits, calling it an effective way to help save smokers’ lives and prevent children from accessing e-cigarettes. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292724-ecst-group-cites-england’s-plan-to-hand-out-free-vaping-kits-to-help-1m-smokers-quit-smoking/

The End Cigarette Smoke Thailand (ECST) Group cited England’s initiative to hand out free vaping kits, calling it an effective way to help save smokers’ lives and prevent children from accessing e-cigarettes. This came after England announced its plan to allot 45 million pounds for the vaping kit distribution campaign, which is meant to reduce the country’s smoking rate. An additional 3 million pounds was allotted for efforts to clamp down on shops selling e-cigarettes to minors. Meanwhile, in Thailand, e-cigarettes are still banned, driving the product towards the black market and unregulated use. ECST hopes that the new government from the 2023 election will earnestly reconsider the e-cigarette policy in order to legalize vaping and keep e-cigarettes out of the hands of minors. Asa Saligupta, a representative of the End Cigarette Smoke Thailand (ECST) group and the Facebook page “What are e-cigarettes?”, which has over 100,000 followers, said that, “E-cigarettes are legal in England, allowing its government to impose measures and effectively enforce the regulations to protect minors. The UK government is set to allot 45 million pounds (approximately 1.921 billion baht) for a free vaping kit campaign to reduce the country’s smoking rate and another 3 million pounds (approximately 127 million baht) for clamping down on shops selling vapes to youths under the age of 18.” The measure came to light when the UK health minister announced that over one million people would be offered free vaping kits to encourage them to give up harmful conventional cigarettes and switch to electronic cigarettes. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2023/04/21/end-cigarette-smoke-thailand-cites-englands-plan-to-hand-out-free-vaping-kits-to-help-1m-smokers-quit-smoking/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2023-04-21 - 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.

Fuel Tariff Cut Expected BANGKOK, April 21 (TNA) – A sub-committee of the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is expected to cut the fuel tariff for electricity bills from May to Aug 2023 in its meeting today. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292723-fuel-tariff-cut-expected/

BANGKOK, April 21 (TNA) – A sub-committee of the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is expected to cut the fuel tariff for electricity bills from May to Aug 2023 in its meeting today. The fuel tariff reduction will be in line with the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT)’s proposal on moratorium of debt repayment from two years to two years and four months. The decision will reduce the power tariff from 4.77 to 4.70 baht kilowatt hour per unit for the electricity bills during May – Aug 2023. Full Story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-1158284 -- © Copyright Thai News Agency 2023-04-21 - 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.