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Seven of Thailand’s political parties unveil their environmental policies Seven political parties recently presented their various environmental policies for Bangkok and the rest of the country to Thai PBS. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292137-seven-of-thailand’s-political-parties-unveil-their-environmental-policies/

Seven political parties recently presented their various environmental policies for Bangkok and the rest of the country to Thai PBS. Professor Dr. Narumon Pinyosinwat, of the Palang Pracharath Party, said that environmental policies are part of their“security” plans, including energy and food security and security of the quality of life, as every policy must take into account the impact on the environment. For Bangkok, there is are myriad environmental problems, from garbage and flooding to water and air pollution, said Dr. Narumon, adding that there must be a master plan to address all the problems at their roots. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/seven-of-thailands-political-parties-unveil-their-environmental-policies/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-04-14 - 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.

Three police officers injured in insurgent attack in Narathiwat province Three police officers were injured when an unknown number of southern insurgents attacked their outpost, in Su-ngai Padi district of Thailand’s restive southern province of Narathiwat, with automatic gunfire and pipe bombs last night (Thursday). Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292136-three-police-officers-injured-in-insurgent-attack-in-narathiwat-province/

Three police officers were injured when an unknown number of southern insurgents attacked their outpost, in Su-ngai Padi district of Thailand’s restive southern province of Narathiwat, with automatic gunfire and pipe bombs last night (Thursday). Police say that two officers received gunshot wounds and a third sustained a shrapnel injury above his right eye. All were taken to the district hospital after the insurgents had retreated. Two unexploded pipe bombs were found in front of the outpost in Paluru sub-district and a third was found in the bushes nearby. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/three-police-officers-injured-in-insurgent-attack-in-narathiwat-province/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-04-14 - 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.

Phuket officials vow to crack down on operators renting bikes to unlicenced tourists PHOTO: Flickr/thewoah Phuket officials have (once again) vowed to crack down on motorbike renters who provide bikes to tourists who don’t have a valid licence. On Wednesday, provincial governor Narong Woonciew chaired a meeting attended by Vice Governor Anupap Rodkwan Yodrabam and the head of the Phuket office of the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation, Udomporn Kan. Also present were the heads of other relevant government agencies. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292129-phuket-officials-vow-to-crack-down-on-operators-renting-bikes-to-unlicenced-tourists/

PHOTO: Flickr/thewoah Phuket officials have (once again) vowed to crack down on motorbike renters who provide bikes to tourists who don’t have a valid licence. On Wednesday, provincial governor Narong Woonciew chaired a meeting attended by Vice Governor Anupap Rodkwan Yodrabam and the head of the Phuket office of the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation, Udomporn Kan. Also present were the heads of other relevant government agencies. The meeting was called in response to a growing number of tourists involved in road traffic accidents in which they are killed or injured while on the island. Officials discussed the ongoing issue of motorbike rental operators renting out bikes to tourists who don’t have a motorbike licence (either from Thailand or their home country). But according to a The Phuket News report, there were no new suggestions other than a repeat of the promise to crack down on such offenders. Full Story: https://phuket-go.com/phuket-news/phuket-news/phuket-officials-vow-to-crack-down-on-operators-renting-bikes-to-unlicenced-tourists/ -- © Copyright Phuket GO 2023-04-14 - 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.

Conflicting data on Songkran road accidents as Phuket records “first” death PHOTO: National News Bureau of Thailand At a meeting held at Phuket Provincial Hall yesterday morning, officials were presented with the latest tally of road accidents, injuries, and fatalities on day 2 of the Songkran road safety campaign. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292127-conflicting-data-on-songkran-road-accidents-as-phuket-records-“first”-death/

PHOTO: National News Bureau of Thailand At a meeting held at Phuket Provincial Hall yesterday morning, officials were presented with the latest tally of road accidents, injuries, and fatalities on day 2 of the Songkran road safety campaign. The meeting was chaired by Vice Governor Amnuay Pinsuwan and attended by Udomporn Kan, chief of the Phuket office of the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation. The figures presented at the event show that Phuket recorded its first road accident fatality on day 2 of the Seven Days of Danger campaign. On April 12, a total of 11 road traffic accidents were reported, with 6 men and 4 women injured and 1 man killed. The most common cause of accidents is speeding, according to the report, although no further information was provided on the accidents. Full Story: https://phuket-go.com/phuket-news/phuket-news/conflicting-data-on-songkran-road-accidents-as-phuket-records-first-death/ -- © Copyright Phuket GO 2023-04-14 - 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.

Legend Siam Pattaya Sets New World Record for Performing Thai Greeting Legend Siam Pattaya has set a new Guinness World Record by collectively performing a Thai greeting (wai) along with saying “Sawasdee (hello) Welcome to Thailand” with 500 attendees. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292126-legend-siam-pattaya-sets-new-world-record-for-performing-thai-greeting/

Legend Siam Pattaya has set a new Guinness World Record by collectively performing a Thai greeting (wai) along with saying “Sawasdee (hello) Welcome to Thailand” with 500 attendees. The record was officially set on April 12th, 2023 at Legend Siam Pattaya. Mrs. Siriya Thepcharoen, President of Nusa Legend Siam Pattaya Co., Ltd, told The Pattaya News that the event was part of the “Thailand Showroom” project, an effort to create a sustainable community by showcasing local wisdom and traditions from every province in Thailand through art, culture, costumes, and products. This event aimed to promote Thai culture and products worldwide, featuring the best of Thailand’s 77 provinces. It also included the Guinness Book World Records-breaking ceremony for the most simultaneous Thai traditional wai, with over 500 participants, to demonstrate the uniqueness of Thai culture and welcome visitors to Thailand. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2023/04/14/legend-siam-pattaya-sets-new-world-record-for-performing-thai-greeting/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2023-04-14 - 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.

PM Prayut to join 10 UTN rallies in push for election victory Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha (centre), out campaigning in Bangkok on April 7. Picture courtesy of Pattarapong Chatpattarasill. Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is set to attend at least 10 campaign rallies across Thailand, hosted by the United Thai Nation (UTN) Party in preparation for the May 14 General Election. As the UTN’s chief strategist, the 69 year old Gen. Prayut will start his campaign tour in Bangkok, and will put on festival attire to participate in Songkran festivities alongside residents. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292124-pm-prayut-to-join-10-utn-rallies-in-push-for-election-victory/

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha (centre), out campaigning in Bangkok on April 7. Picture courtesy of Pattarapong Chatpattarasill. Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is set to attend at least 10 campaign rallies across Thailand, hosted by the United Thai Nation (UTN) Party in preparation for the May 14 General Election. As the UTN’s chief strategist, the 69 year old Gen. Prayut will start his campaign tour in Bangkok, and will put on festival attire to participate in Songkran festivities alongside residents. UTN secretary-general Akanat Promphan announced the party’s commitment to implementing a 1,000 baht monthly allowance for the elderly, as well as reminding party candidates to adhere to election rules prohibiting live entertainment at campaign events, reported Bangkok Post. In other political news, the ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) has launched a new single with an upbeat tune to represent its election campaign. The song, which will be played at nationwide rallies, communicates party leader Gen. Prawit Wongsuwon’s objectives to overcome social and political issues, reduce poverty, implement effective water irrigation, and provide land to farmers without land. Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/prime-minister-to-attend-more-than-10-utn-rallies -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-04-14 - 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.

Zoos in Thailand and Vietnam collaborate to protect endangered cranes A pair of Eastern Sarus Cranes is seen in their natural habitat. Picture courtesy of Sarus Crane Reintroduction Project. The Zoological Park Organization (ZPO) is joining forces with the Vietnam Zoos Association to increase the Eastern Sarus Crane population in Vietnam. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292123-zoos-in-thailand-and-vietnam-collaborate-to-protect-endangered-cranes/

A pair of Eastern Sarus Cranes is seen in their natural habitat. Picture courtesy of Sarus Crane Reintroduction Project. The Zoological Park Organization (ZPO) is joining forces with the Vietnam Zoos Association to increase the Eastern Sarus Crane population in Vietnam. Through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), the collaboration will also involve the People’s Committee of Dong Thap Province in Vietnam and the International Crane Foundation. Since 2009, ZPO has been reintroducing Eastern Sarus Cranes to Thailand by breeding and releasing them into the natural wetlands of Buriram province, reported Bangkok Post. Attapon Srihayun, director-general of the ZPO, said… “We are striving to bring them back from the brink of extinction into their natural habitat so they continue to fly in the skies.” Attapon expressed gratitude to all those involved in the effort, including scientists and staff at the Department of National Park, Wildlife and Plant, Mahidol University, as well as local agencies, private sector workers, and people in Buriram. Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/zoos-in-thailand-and-vietnam-collaborate-to-protect-endangered-cranes -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-04-14 - 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.

Songkran celebrations turn sour: Over 100 lives lost, 1,000 injured in road accidents People enjoy splashing water in Muang district of Phitsanulok yesterday. Picture courtesy of Chinnawat Singha According to the Director General of the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation, Boontham Lertsukheekasem, 114 fatalities and 1,064 injuries were recorded due to road accidents nationwide during the Songkran holiday. Between Tuesday and Thursday, there were 1,055 traffic incidents leading to these casualties a report today revealed. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292122-songkran-celebrations-turn-sour-over-100-lives-lost-1000-injured-in-road-accidents/

People enjoy splashing water in Muang district of Phitsanulok yesterday. Picture courtesy of Chinnawat Singha According to the Director General of the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation, Boontham Lertsukheekasem, 114 fatalities and 1,064 injuries were recorded due to road accidents nationwide during the Songkran holiday. Between Tuesday and Thursday, there were 1,055 traffic incidents leading to these casualties a report today revealed. Chiang Mai, a province in the north, experienced the most accidents with 38 reported incidents. Bangkok saw the highest fatality rate with nine deaths. Chiang Mai, along with the southern province of Nakhon Si Thammarat, had the highest count of injured individuals, with 40 each, according to Boontham. Yesterday, 437 traffic accidents took place, causing 49 deaths and 448 injuries. The primary cause for these accidents was speeding, which accounted for 37% of all traffic incidents. Driving under the influence followed closely behind, resulting in 29% of the accidents. A staggering 79% of these accidents involved motorcycles, Boontham highlighted. Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/road-accidents-during-songkran-result-in-114-fatalities -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-04-14 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information.

EC justifies Songkran trips to monitor early voting Somchai Srisutthiyakorn. The Election Commission (EC) in Thailand has come under scrutiny after all six of its members travelled abroad during the Songkran holiday on taxpayer-funded inspection visits. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292121-ec-justifies-songkran-trips-to-monitor-early-voting/

Somchai Srisutthiyakorn. The Election Commission (EC) in Thailand has come under scrutiny after all six of its members travelled abroad during the Songkran holiday on taxpayer-funded inspection visits. Former election commissioner and current MP candidate for the Seri Ruam Thai Party, Somchai Srisutthiyakorn, criticized the move, questioning the purpose and timing of the trips, given that the General Election has not yet begun. Critics argue that such meetings could be held virtually, without the need for expensive travel. Somchai also queried whether they had visited the countries that seemed to have experienced the most problems during the last election or those with the biggest population of Thai residents. Regardless, he said the timing of the move was improper as the General Election has not yet got underway, reported Bangkok Post. Srisuwan Janya, secretary-general of the Association for the Protection of the Constitution, announced plans to petition the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) over what he terms the EC’s negligence of duty. Srisuwan contends that the EC’s stated reasons for the trips do not justify sending all of its members abroad. Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/ec-justifies-songkran-trips-to-monitor-early-voting -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-04-14 - 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 Election Commission offers rewards for valid information of election fraud The Election Commission’s office has opened four channels through which members of the public can inform election officials of any election irregularities or cheating, such as cash giveaways or free distribution of gifts. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292120-thai-election-commission-offers-rewards-for-valid-information-of-election-fraud/

The Election Commission’s office has opened four channels through which members of the public can inform election officials of any election irregularities or cheating, such as cash giveaways or free distribution of gifts. The office said that it will give cash rewards of up to a million baht to anyone who offers information which is useful in its investigations into alleged irregularities by political parties or candidates. Members of the public can inform election officials through the “Ta Sapparot” app, which can be downloaded from the EC’s website, App Store or Google Play, via phone numbers, 0-21418860, 0-21418579 and 0-21418858, through the provincial election offices or Bangkok Metropolitan Administration or via the 1444 hotline. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thai-election-commission-offers-rewards-for-valid-information-of-election-fraud/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-04-14 - 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 Governor Joins in and Kicks off Songkran at Khaosan Road Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt visited Khaosan Road to kick start the Songkran festival yesterday, April 13th. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292119-bangkok-governor-joins-in-and-kicks-off-songkran-at-khaosan-road/

Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt visited Khaosan Road to kick start the Songkran festival yesterday, April 13th. Clad in a shirt with floral patterns, the governor presided over an opening ceremony of the festival in the morning before touring the road and greeting tourists. He said the atmosphere was very lively with visitors both foreign and Thai alike. Sellers put stalls out to sell goods, helping pump money into the economy. However, Chadchart said he wanted to see this atmosphere throughout Bangkok, not just Khaosan, to help with the overall economy. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2023/04/14/bangkok-governor-joins-in-and-kicks-off-songkran-at-khaosan-road/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2023-04-14 - 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.

Khao San Songkran celebrations to end at 10pm Friday night, not midnight Bangkok police have imposed a 10pm deadline for Songkran celebrations on Khao San Road to end tonight (Friday), instead of midnight. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292118-khao-san-songkran-celebrations-to-end-at-10pm-friday-night-not-midnight/

Bangkok police have imposed a 10pm deadline for Songkran celebrations on Khao San Road to end tonight (Friday), instead of midnight. Pol Gen Torsak Sukvimol, the deputy national police chief, said today that Khao San Road was crowded beyond its capacity last night. Chana Songkhram police, who are responsible for the area, blocked the entrance to the scene of the celebrations from Ratchadamnoen Avenue last night shortly before 9pm, after they realised that the area was already overcrowded. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/khao-san-songkran-celebrations-to-end-at-10pm-friday-night-not-midnight/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-04-14 - 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.

Mae Chan district hospital now safe from forest fires The Mae Chan district hospital in Thailand’s northern province of Chiang Rai is operating as normal, even though forest fires are only about 1.5 km away. An evacuation plan is in place in case of an emergency, according to Public Health Permanent Secretary Dr. Opart Karnkawinpong. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1292045-mae-chan-district-hospital-now-safe-from-forest-fires/