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Plastic surgery clinic in Nonthaburi ordered to close after death of a customer A plastic surgery clinic in Pak Kret district of Thailand’s Nonthaburi province has been closed by health officials for allegedly operating without a license, after a customer died shortly after undergoing breast implant surgery. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290621-plastic-surgery-clinic-in-nonthaburi-ordered-to-close-after-death-of-a-customer/

A plastic surgery clinic in Pak Kret district of Thailand’s Nonthaburi province has been closed by health officials for allegedly operating without a license, after a customer died shortly after undergoing breast implant surgery. A relative of the victim, 37-year-old “Kanokwan”, filed a complaint with Wang Noi district in Ayutthaya province, saying that her sister died about five hours after her return from the clinic and she suspects that the sudden death might be related to the breast implant. After receiving the complaint, Wang Noi police sought cooperation from Pak Kret police and public health officials in checking the clinic and found that it has no license to conduct implant surgeries. The clinic was ordered to cease operations. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/plastic-surgery-clinic-in-nonthaburi-ordered-to-close-after-death-of-a-customer/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-03-29 - 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.

Q1 tourism target exceeded, but what about 45 day visa exemption? Tourism in Thailand 2023 Thailand has exceeded its target for tourist arrivals in the first quarter of 2023, with a total of 6.15 million visitors from January to March 27. The numbers were announced in a statement by government spokesperson Traisuree Taisaranakul today. The government had initially aimed for 6 million arrivals during this period. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290620-q1-tourism-target-exceeded-but-what-about-45-day-visa-exemption/

Tourism in Thailand 2023 Thailand has exceeded its target for tourist arrivals in the first quarter of 2023, with a total of 6.15 million visitors from January to March 27. The numbers were announced in a statement by government spokesperson Traisuree Taisaranakul today. The government had initially aimed for 6 million arrivals during this period. The numbers coincide with the government’s extension of the usual 30 day visa waiver (for 64 countries) to 45 days. The extension was valid between the start of October, 2022, and March 31, 2023. No announcements have since been made to extend the 45 day visa waiver beyond the end of March although both the Thai Tourism and Sports Ministers and the Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand hav expressed their interest in proposing an extension. As the influx of tourists increased, the Thai government urged hospitality businesses to charge fair prices, especially in hotels and restaurants where prices were seen to have doubled. Ms Traisuree emphasised that the government was monitoring the situation closely. Full Story: https://phuket-go.com/phuket-news/national-news/q1-tourism-target-exceeded-but-what-about-45-day-visa-exemption/ -- © Copyright Phuket GO 2023-03-29 - 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.

Foreign ‘tour guides’ taking jobs that are reserved for Thais only Foreign tour guides in Thailand The caretaker Thai PM, Prayut Chan-o-cha, has ordered strict legal action against foreigners who are working as tour guides, which is a profession exclusively reserved for Thai nationals. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290619-foreign-‘tour-guides’-taking-jobs-that-are-reserved-for-thais-only/

Foreign tour guides in Thailand The caretaker Thai PM, Prayut Chan-o-cha, has ordered strict legal action against foreigners who are working as tour guides, which is a profession exclusively reserved for Thai nationals. This announcement came after several complaints were filed, citing violation of the executive decree of 2017. According to government deputy spokeswoman Traisuree Taisarakul, the law clearly states that foreigners cannot work without a permit or fill jobs reserved for Thai citizens, including tour guide positions. The penalty for violators is a fine ranging from 5,000 to 50,000 baht, immediate deportation, and a two-year ban on applying for a work permit. Full Story: https://phuket-go.com/phuket-news/phuket-travel/foreign-tour-guides-taking-jobs-that-are-reserved-for-thais-only/ -- © Copyright Phuket GO 2023-03-29 - 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.

Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants Award for 2023 – the winner is in Bangkok Le Du in Bangkok - Best Asian restaurant 2023 Bangkok has again proven to be Asia’s foodie central taking out four of the top 10 spots in the Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants Award for 2023 (along with Tokyo restaurants). Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290618-asia’s-50-best-restaurants-award-for-2023-–-the-winner-is-in-bangkok/

Le Du in Bangkok - Best Asian restaurant 2023 Bangkok has again proven to be Asia’s foodie central taking out four of the top 10 spots in the Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants Award for 2023 (along with Tokyo restaurants). Le Du, a restaurant in Bangkok, has been named the top restaurant in Asia at the 2023 “Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants” awards. The restaurant, run by Thai chef Thitid “Ton” Tassanakajohn, offers a four or six-course tasting menu focused on seasonal Thai ingredients. The win marks a three-spot rise from last year’s ranking. Another of Thitid’s restaurants, Nusara, also in Bangkok, took the third spot on the list. Full Story: https://phuket-go.com/phuket-news/national-news/asias-50-best-restaurants-award-for-2023-the-winner-is-in-bangkok/ -- © Copyright Phuket GO 2023-03-29 - 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.

FDA Warns of Smuggled Cannabis Cookies After Children Hospitalized BANGKOK, March 29 (TNA) – The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns parents to beware of their children eating cannabis –infused cookies, smuggled into the country. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290615-fda-warns-of-smuggled-cannabis-cookies-after-children-hospitalized/

BANGKOK, March 29 (TNA) – The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns parents to beware of their children eating cannabis –infused cookies, smuggled into the country. There were reports that children in the South ate cookies containing excessive level of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). They fell ill and were hospitalized, said FDA deputy secretarty-general Withid Sariddeechaikool. Full Story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news/line-today-english-news-1143899 -- © Copyright Thai News Agency 2023-03-29 - 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.

“Ease of Traveling” Roadmap Aimed to Provide One-Stop Services to Tourists BANGKOK, March 28 (TNA) – The cabinet acknowledged the progress of “Ease of Traveling” roadmap, implemented by Ministry of Tourism and Sports to better facilitate foreign tourists, said Deputy Government Spokesperson Traisuree Taisaranakul. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290614-“ease-of-traveling”-roadmap-aimed-to-provide-one-stop-services-to-tourists/

BANGKOK, March 28 (TNA) – The cabinet acknowledged the progress of “Ease of Traveling” roadmap, implemented by Ministry of Tourism and Sports to better facilitate foreign tourists, said Deputy Government Spokesperson Traisuree Taisaranakul. Ministry of Tourism and Sports’ “2022-2024 Ease of Traveling” roadmap was developed from the existing web portal “Entry Thailand”, which provided information related to traveling to Thailand during the COVID-19 pandemic. It was later upgraded to a central platform providing post-COVID-19 one-stop services and information on prior to the arrival, arrival/during the stay, and before leave. Full Story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-1143824 -- © Copyright Thai News Agency 2023-03-29 - 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.

Health Ministry Launches Campaign to Encourage Less Sugar Consumption BANGKOK (NNT) - A campaign by the Ministry of Public Health has been launched to encourage people in Thailand to consume less sugar in order to prevent health issues. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290613-health-ministry-launches-campaign-to-encourage-less-sugar-consumption/

BANGKOK (NNT) - A campaign by the Ministry of Public Health has been launched to encourage people in Thailand to consume less sugar in order to prevent health issues. According to Tianchai Suwanpen, an advisor to the deputy public health minister, the ministry launched the campaign to encourage people to consume no more than 25 grams or six teaspoons of sugar per day. In addition to marketing and awareness campaigns, the ministry will also urge beverage makers to reduce the quantity of sugar in their sweet drinks per serving size, from 6% to 5%. The campaign was launched in response to recent reports stating that from 2017-2019, Thai people, particularly those of working age, consumed an average of 25 tablespoons each day. Another report from the Department of Health (DOH) revealed that almost 10% of children in Thailand are clinically obese. The report has warned that this situation is expected to worsen if people fail to improve nutritional awareness and reduce sugar intake among young people. The World Obesity Federation also forecasts that rates of childhood obesity are expected to double between 2020 and 2035. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG230329122636800 -- © Copyright NNT 2023-03-29 - 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.

Court orders company to recall Mazda 2 Skyactiv D1.5 vehicles Photo from Thailand Consumers Council Mazda Sales (Thailand) has been ordered by the Bangkok South Civil Court to recall all Mazda 2 cars with diesel engines produced and sold between 2014 and 2018 for modifications, at the expenses of the company. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290612-court-orders-company-to-recall-mazda-2-skyactiv-d15-vehicles/

Photo from Thailand Consumers Council Mazda Sales (Thailand) has been ordered by the Bangkok South Civil Court to recall all Mazda 2 cars with diesel engines produced and sold between 2014 and 2018 for modifications, at the expenses of the company. In a class action lawsuit against the automobile company, the court ruled that the cars, Mazda 2 Skyactiv D1.5, are defective and unsafe. Apart from shouldering the costs to fix the defects, the court said that the company must be responsible for compensating each customer to the tune of 1,800 baht/day, during the period the cars are undergoing modification, and 30,000 baht each for the psychological distress plus 5% interest for the amount owed to the customers since the class action case was filed. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/court-orders-company-to-recall-mazda-2-skyactiv-d1-5-vehicles/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-03-29 - 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.

Revenue Department defends ฿200m spending on defective air-con system Photo from Facebook page Watchdog.ACT Thailand’s Revenue Department has explained that its 200-million baht procurement of a new air-conditioning system for the department’s building back in 2018 was strictly in compliance with the e-auction system, according to Vinit Visessuvanapoom, deputy director-general of and spokesman for the department. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290611-revenue-department-defends-฿200m-spending-on-defective-air-con-system/

Photo from Facebook page Watchdog.ACT Thailand’s Revenue Department has explained that its 200-million baht procurement of a new air-conditioning system for the department’s building back in 2018 was strictly in compliance with the e-auction system, according to Vinit Visessuvanapoom, deputy director-general of and spokesman for the department. His comment is in response to a report on the “Watchdog” web page about the defects in the system, which were detected only two weeks after the department accepted delivery of the system in 2018 from the company which won the bid. The system includes the installation of five inverter air-conditioners, with capacities ranging from 250,000 to 600,000 BTU, and 1,600 electric fans and air ventilators. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/revenue-department-defends-฿200m-spending-on-defective-air-con-system/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-03-29 - 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.

Free legal counselling is now available at Thammasat University The Law Centre at the Faculty of Law of Thammasat University is now providing free legal counselling to members of the public who have legal problems, who feel they are not being fairly treated or whose rights have been infringed upon. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290545-free-legal-counselling-is-now-available-at-thammasat-university/

The Law Centre at the Faculty of Law of Thammasat University is now providing free legal counselling to members of the public who have legal problems, who feel they are not being fairly treated or whose rights have been infringed upon. Legal counselling can be accessed by phone or by contacting the centre at the university’s Tha Prachan, Rangsit or Lampang campuses directly. One-to-one phone counselling or group counselling for 20 minutes is free of charge. Office counselling is free for 30 minutes. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/free-legal-counselling-is-now-available-at-thammasat-university/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-03-28 - 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.

16 public venues in Bangkok to be opened for election campaigning The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has designated 16 public venues for campaigning by political parties on the conditions that parties must strictly comply with the regulations and seek permission at least three days in advance. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290544-16-public-venues-in-bangkok-to-be-opened-for-election-campaigning/

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has designated 16 public venues for campaigning by political parties on the conditions that parties must strictly comply with the regulations and seek permission at least three days in advance. The venues are: The City Square or Lan Khon Mueang in Phra Nakhon district Chatuchak Park in Chatuchak district Rodfai Park in Chatuchak district Benjasiri Park in Khlong Toei district Lumpini Park in Pathumwan district Seri Thai Garden in Bueng Kum district Phra Nakhon Park in Lat Krabang district Phatthana Phirom Park in Prawet district Ram Inthra Park in Bang Khen district The public park in front of The Mall Bang Khae Wong Wian Yai circle The public park beneath Rama 8 Bridge in Bang Phlat district Rama VIII Park Chaloem Phra Kiat sports centre Bangkok Arena sports training centre in Nong Chok district Other public venues may made available. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/16-public-venues-in-bangkok-to-be-opened-for-election-campaigning/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-03-28 - 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.

Ammonia Leak at Songkhla Factory Under Control SONGKHLA, March 28 (TNA) – Ammonia leak at a frozen food factory in Songkhla has been under control after about 100 workers were evacuated from accommodation in the premises last night. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290539-ammonia-leak-at-songkhla-factory-under-control/

SONGKHLA, March 28 (TNA) – Ammonia leak at a frozen food factory in Songkhla has been under control after about 100 workers were evacuated from accommodation in the premises last night. The situation has returned to normal and the factory announced one-day closure for repair of the system. The area is off-limits. Full Story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-1143348 -- © Copyright Thai News Agency 2023-03-28 - 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 Returns Lost iPhone to Russian Tourist PHOTO: สภ.เมืองพัทยา Pattaya police have once again demonstrated their commitment to helping visitors feel safe and secure while enjoying their time in Thailand. Recently, a Russian tourist lost her iPhone 12 Pro Max while exploring a Pattaya temple, but thanks to the efforts of local law enforcement, she was reunited with her phone. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290537-pattaya-police-returns-lost-iphone-to-russian-tourist/