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PHOTO: Flickr/Harshil Shah With Bangkok (bad) and much of northern Thailand (worse) shrouded in a blanket of smog, officials are urging people to keep their face masks on while celebrating Songkran outdoors. According to a Coconuts report, the Public Health Ministry is advocating for face masks to protect people from harmful microparticles – even going so far as to suggest that people should forget outdoor water play and stay indoors. Deputy Minister Satit Pitutecha says that despite the pandemic abating, it’s not yet time to discard face masks, given the dangerous levels of air pollution across much of central and northern Thailand. However, the fact remains that most face masks cannot filter out PM2.5 microparticles, although the N95 surgical masks can reduce exposure. Coconuts reports that yesterday, Bangkok’s air was measured as “unhealthy”, ranking at 138 on the global pollution index. And the Swiss air quality technology company, IQAir, predicts air quality in the capital will worsen over the coming days, peaking on Friday. Full Story: https://phuket-go.com/phuket-news/national-news/bangkok-blanketed-in-smog-officials-advise-wearing-face-masks-for-songkran/ -- © Copyright Phuket GO 2023-04-12 - 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.

Mo Chit Bus Terminal Crowded as Songkran Revellers Return Home BANGKOK, April 12 (TNA) – The Mo Chit Bus Terminal has been packed with people returning to their hometowns for Songkran celebrations with families. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1291922-mo-chit-bus-terminal-crowded-as-songkran-revellers-return-home/

BANGKOK, April 12 (TNA) – The Mo Chit Bus Terminal has been packed with people returning to their hometowns for Songkran celebrations with families. Managing Director of Transport Co Ltd Sanyalak Panwattanalikhit said the Bangkok Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2) has been packed with passengers since Wednesday afternoon. Enough rest areas were prepared to cater to waiting passengers and additional air-conditioning units were installed to cool them down from hot summer weather. Full Story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-1152996 -- © Copyright Thai News Agency 2023-04-12 - 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 police start random drunk driving checks on Wednesday The Metropolitan Police Bureau has set up about 100 checkpoints throughout Bangkok to check drivers and motorcyclists for alcohol consumption, starting at noon today (Wednesday), because drinking increases during the Songkran festival. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1291921-bangkok-police-start-random-drunk-driving-checks-on-wednesday/

The Metropolitan Police Bureau has set up about 100 checkpoints throughout Bangkok to check drivers and motorcyclists for alcohol consumption, starting at noon today (Wednesday), because drinking increases during the Songkran festival. 100 more checkpoints have been set up in Bangkok to check drivers for traffic law compliance and to make sure users of motorcycles wear crash helmets. Pol Maj-Gen Jirasan Kaewsang-ek, the deputy commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Bureau, said that about 4,000 policemen are deployed in and around Bangkok to ensure peace and order and to enforce traffic laws strictly during the Songkran festival, as the annual mass exodus from Bangkok to celebrate the traditional Thai New Year starts today. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/bangkok-police-start-random-drunk-driving-checks-on-wednesday/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-04-12 - 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.

Cardi B Arrives in Thailand for Rolling Loud Music Festival in Pattaya PHOTO: MGRONLINE Cardi B recently arrived in Thailand to prep for the upcoming biggest hip-hop concert of the year – Rolling Loud Thailand – slated for April 13th to 15th right in Pattaya. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1291853-cardi-b-arrives-in-thailand-for-rolling-loud-music-festival-in-pattaya/

PHOTO: MGRONLINE Cardi B recently arrived in Thailand to prep for the upcoming biggest hip-hop concert of the year – Rolling Loud Thailand – slated for April 13th to 15th right in Pattaya. Headlined by Cardi B, Travis Scott, Lil Pump, and other top hip-hop artists around the globe, Rolling Loud Thailand is set to be the most thrilling and an unforgettable music experience for everyone during the upcoming Songkran or Thai New Year festival. Most excitingly, Cardi B, who will be the main act on April 13th, has just arrived in Thailand. After an 18-hour flgiht, the 30-year-old iconic female rapper said the flight “had her cussing.” Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2023/04/11/cardi-b-arrives-in-thailand-for-rolling-loud-music-festival-in-pattaya/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2023-04-11 - 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.

Assets worth ฿31m seized from drug gang in multiple recent raids Thai anti-narcotics officers, police and soldiers have seized assets, worth about 31 million baht, in raids on eight locations in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Nonthaburi and Nakhon Nayok provinces, which are allegedly linked to a now closed narcotics trafficking network. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1291851-assets-worth-฿31m-seized-from-drug-gang-in-multiple-recent-raids/

Thai anti-narcotics officers, police and soldiers have seized assets, worth about 31 million baht, in raids on eight locations in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Nonthaburi and Nakhon Nayok provinces, which are allegedly linked to a now closed narcotics trafficking network. Wichai Chaimongkhon, secretary-general of the Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB), told the media today (Tuesday) that 57 items were confiscated, including three cars, ten land title deeds, including six with houses, nine bank accounts and 29 brand name items. He said that the recent raids were the result of a follow-up investigation after the arrests of five suspects and seizure of900,000 methamphetamine pills from three cars at road checkpoints in Mae Suai and Pan districts of Chiang Rai province and in Bangkok on March 22nd. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/assets-worth-31m-seized-from-drug-gang-in-multiple-recent-raids/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-04-11 - 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’s Emerald Buddha Songkran office party outfit is ‘inappropriate,’ monk says A Thai man won 5000 baht for ‘best outfit’ at his office’s Songkran party in Udon Thani province yesterday, but a senior Buddhist monk says that dressing like the Emerald Buddha is “inappropriate.” Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1291841-thai-man’s-emerald-buddha-songkran-office-party-outfit-is-‘inappropriate’-monk-says/

A Thai man won 5000 baht for ‘best outfit’ at his office’s Songkran party in Udon Thani province yesterday, but a senior Buddhist monk says that dressing like the Emerald Buddha is “inappropriate.” The Emerald Buddha is a statue of the historical Buddha in a meditative pose, made out of the semi-precious stone jasper and considered the “sacred palladium of Thailand.” It is housed at Wat Phra Gaew (“The Temple of the Emerald Buddha”) on the grounds of the Grand Palace in Bangkok. Phra Phrayom Kalayano, the abbot of Wat Suan Kaew, says the man who dressed in the Emerald Buddha costume doesn’t know what should and shouldn’t be made fun of. He called the outfit “inappropriate.” The Emerald Buddha is highly revered, even by the King of Thailand, said the monk. The Emerald Buddha undergoes a ceremonial costume change three times per year at the start of the summer, rainy and winter seasons. The ceremony is only performed by the King of Thailand. Songkran marks the start of the Thai New Year. Phra Phrayom reflected on revered Thai monk Buddhadasa’s famous teaching, “Don’t be more stupid in the New Year than the year before.” Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/thai-life/thai-mans-emerald-buddha-songkran-office-party-outfit-is-inappropriate-monk-says -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-04-11 - 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.

Man sets fire to wife’s house and threatens to kill her family Photo via Facebook/ วัลลภ อำพร A Thai man driven by jealousy, set fire to the house of his wife in Nakhon Pathom province near Bangkok after she left him and travelled to another province with her family. The man also allegedly threatened to kill his family and carried a gun with him at all times. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1291840-man-sets-fire-to-wife’s-house-and-threatens-to-kill-her-family/

Photo via Facebook/ วัลลภ อำพร A Thai man driven by jealousy, set fire to the house of his wife in Nakhon Pathom province near Bangkok after she left him and travelled to another province with her family. The man also allegedly threatened to kill his family and carried a gun with him at all times. The wife’s brother, a 35 year old man named Wanlop Arpha, used a Facebook group to share information about the incident. He urged netizens to report to the police if they see the offender, a 48 year old man named Min Sukheewong. He said… “This is a dangerous person. He is my sister’s husband, named Min. He drove a Toyota Hilux Vigo, registered in Bangkok number 7กฒ3637, to my house and set it on fire at about 11pm on Sunday, April 9. He also threatened to kill my whole family every time he had a row with my sister. This time, it was lucky that no one was home when the fire broke out. He carries a gun with him all the time. I filed a complaint with the police already, but he is still at large.” Wanlop later gave an interview with KhaoSod saying this neighbour spotted the fire and extinguished it, so the house was not completely damaged. He checked the security camera and believes that Min was injured in the fire as he could not escape in time when the flames grew bigger. Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/man-sets-fire-to-wifes-house-and-threatens-to-kill-her-family -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-04-11 - 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.

Pepsi Introduces Bottles Made from Recycled Plastic BANGKOK, April 11 (TNA) – Pepsi will switch to 100% recycled plastic for its 550ml bottles, which will be available in the market within this month. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1291838-pepsi-introduces-bottles-made-from-recycled-plastic/

BANGKOK, April 11 (TNA) – Pepsi will switch to 100% recycled plastic for its 550ml bottles, which will be available in the market within this month. Suntory PepsiCo Beverage (Thailand), Property Management of Chulalongkorn University and ENVICCO Ltd. producer of high quality post-consumer recycled (PCR) resins officially launched the “Pepsi Recycled PET Bottle Campaign” to introduce the 100% rPET bottles for Pepsi. The pilot project will start with the 550 ml bottles of Pepsi and Pepsi No Sugar before the company’s other products will follow the suit. Full Story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-1152117 -- © Copyright Thai News Agency 2023-04-11 - 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.

Splash into Songkran! Silom Road to remain open for water fights in Bangkok Photo by toastal via Flickr Bang Rak District Office officially announced that Silom Road, a popular destination for water fights in Bangkok during Songkran, will remain open this year. Locals and tourists can take part in the water fights on the streets and sidewalks of each Soi. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1291829-splash-into-songkran-silom-road-to-remain-open-for-water-fights-in-bangkok/

Photo by toastal via Flickr Bang Rak District Office officially announced that Silom Road, a popular destination for water fights in Bangkok during Songkran, will remain open this year. Locals and tourists can take part in the water fights on the streets and sidewalks of each Soi. After three years of being affected by the pandemic, the Songkran Festival and its accompanying water fights will be fully restored this year. The water fights on Silom Road are one of the most popular attractions that people eagerly anticipate each year during the festival. However, this year, the road will not be closed so that people can enjoy the full area for water splashing. The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and Bang Rak District Office wanted to make the public aware that Silom Road is the main traffic route in the heart of Bangkok. If the road was closed it would affect the overall traffic system, the residents living in the area, and patient delivery at the nearby hospitals. Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt reported yesterday that Bangkok will not ban the Songkran Festival or water fights in the Silom area. People can still enjoy the festival, but not on the main road. Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/splash-into-songkran-silom-road-to-remain-open-for-water-fights-in-bangkok -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-04-11 - 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.

Repeat offender arrested in Bangkok after drugging woman, swindling over 1 million baht Photo via Facebook/ กองบัญชาการตำรวจสืบสวนสอบสวนอาชญากรรมทางเทคโนโลยี บช.สอท. - CCIB The Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau arrested a Thai man at a shopping mall in the Sukhumvit neighbourhood of Bangkok yesterday after he allegedly drugged and swindled over 1 million baht from a woman. He was twice arrested on the same charge last year. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1291828-repeat-offender-arrested-in-bangkok-after-drugging-woman-swindling-over-1-million-baht/

Photo via Facebook/ กองบัญชาการตำรวจสืบสวนสอบสวนอาชญากรรมทางเทคโนโลยี บช.สอท. - CCIB The Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau arrested a Thai man at a shopping mall in the Sukhumvit neighbourhood of Bangkok yesterday after he allegedly drugged and swindled over 1 million baht from a woman. He was twice arrested on the same charge last year. The scammer, 32 year old Phachara Ninjiasakun, was arrested inside the shopping mall following a complaint made by a female victim in 2020. Officers later searched his accommodation and confiscated his computer, mobile phone, female underwear, a doctor’s gown, and Alprazolam narcotics that he used to drug his victims and make them lose consciousness. According to the police report, Phachara was arrested on the same charges by officers from Yannawa and Khlongton Police Station in Bangkok on September 14 and October 2 last year. His targets were female doctors and entrepreneurs who were too busy to check up on him or investigate his criminal history. The woman revealed to police that she met Phachara on Facebook and went out on a date. During their date, Phachara encouraged her to drink something that made her lose consciousness. While she was unconscious, Phachara used her finger to unlock her phone and transferred 1 million baht to his account. Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/repeat-offender-arrested-in-bangkok-after-drugging-woman-swindling-over-1-million-baht -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-04-11 - 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.

Police bust gang of thieves targetting foreigners in northeast Thailand Photo via Banmuang Police announced the results of their investigation into a gang of thieves targetting foreigners with families all over the Isaan region this afternoon in front of the Provincial Police Region 3 Headquarters in Nakhon Ratchasima province in northeast Thailand. Police seized stolen assets worth an accumulative three million baht. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1291827-police-bust-gang-of-thieves-targetting-foreigners-in-northeast-thailand/

Photo via Banmuang Police announced the results of their investigation into a gang of thieves targetting foreigners with families all over the Isaan region this afternoon in front of the Provincial Police Region 3 Headquarters in Nakhon Ratchasima province in northeast Thailand. Police seized stolen assets worth an accumulative three million baht. The gang found its victims by sitting in shopping malls around Isaan and scouting out foreigners with families. Then, the gang would follow the foreigner home and scope out their house, according to Deputy Commissioner of Police Provincial Region 3 Pol. Maj. Gen. Rapheephong Sukphaiboon. The thieves specifically targeted foreigners with families whose homes were not fitted with CCTV cameras, said the officer. Together, the gang would return to the property in the dead of night and break into the house armed with guns and knives. Wearing all black, balaclavas and gloves to prevent leaving fingerprints, the gang jointly committed an armed robbery at least four times in Chaiyaphum, Surin, Srisaket and Nong Bua Lamphu provinces. Banmuang reports that police arrested four people… 32 gang leader Prasopchoke [surname withheld] who lives in Non Thong Lang subdistrict, Bua Yai district, Nakhon Ratchasima province. 25 year old Somsak [surname withheld] living in Non Chan subdistrict, Pak Thong Chai district, Nakhon Ratchasima province. 23 year old Puttiphong [surname withheld] who lives in Ngew subdistrict, Pak Thong Chai district, Nakhon Ratchasima province. 21 year old Asadakhon [surname withheld]. Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/hot-news/crime/police-bust-gang-of-thieves-targetting-foreigners-in-northeast-thailand -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-04-11 - 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.

Two Phuket taxi drivers have licences suspended following brawl PHOTO: Facebook/ปชส. จังหวัดภูเก็ต Two Phuket taxi drivers who got into a physical fight over customers have had their licences suspended for 180 days. The drivers, who have been named as Chayakorn Chaitisuk and Noppadon Changlek got into an altercation on Patak Road in Karon last Thursday. The altercation included the brandishing of a tyre spanner as a weapon. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1291654-phuket-taxi-drivers-face-legal-action-after-fighting-over-customers/?do=findComment&comment=18011614

Two Phuket taxi drivers have licences suspended following brawl PHOTO: Facebook/ปชส. จังหวัดภูเก็ต Two Phuket taxi drivers who got into a physical fight over customers have had their licences suspended for 180 days. The drivers, who have been named as Chayakorn Chaitisuk and Noppadon Changlek got into an altercation on Patak Road in Karon last Thursday. The altercation included the brandishing of a tyre spanner as a weapon. It’s understood the argument started when one driver, working with an app-based ride hailing service, arrived to pick up customers at a hotel the other driver considered his “territory”. A verbal dispute ensued, which quickly escalated into violence – all in front of the terrified customers. The Phuket Express reports that Atcha Buajan, chief of the Phuket Land Transport Office says he was sent video footage of the brawl, which has also gone viral on social media. He says one of the drivers was angry that the other one had showed up to collect customers in what he considered his “turf”. Full Story: https://phuket-go.com/phuket-news/phuket-news/two-phuket-taxi-drivers-have-licences-suspended-following-brawl/ -- © Copyright Phuket GO 2023-04-11 - 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 Police Ready to Protect Tourists During Songkran and Wan Lai Pattaya Police are currently mobilizing all units to ensure the safety of lives and property of the public and tourists during the Songkran Festival and Wan Lai aka the Big Day on April 19th. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1291825-pattaya-police-ready-to-protect-tourists-during-songkran-and-wan-lai/

Pattaya Police are currently mobilizing all units to ensure the safety of lives and property of the public and tourists during the Songkran Festival and Wan Lai aka the Big Day on April 19th. The officers will set up checkpoints throughout the Pattaya area during the daytime, evening, and night to prevent accidents, according to the deputy superintendent of the Pattaya Police Station Pol. Lt. Col. Surachet Aneksri. Additionally, alcohol tests will be conducted on drivers, as part of the policy of the national police chief, where drivers must have a zero alcohol level during Songkran. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2023/04/11/pattaya-police-ready-to-protect-tourists-during-songkran-and-wan-lai/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2023-04-11 - 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.