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Supreme Administrative Court to consider constituency boundary changes Thailand’s Supreme Administrative Court has agreed to consider complaints from political parties over the Election Commission’s (EC) remapping of constituency boundaries in Bangkok, Sukhothai and Sakhon Nakhon provinces. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290195-supreme-administrative-court-to-consider-constituency-boundary-changes/

Thailand’s Supreme Administrative Court has agreed to consider complaints from political parties over the Election Commission’s (EC) remapping of constituency boundaries in Bangkok, Sukhothai and Sakhon Nakhon provinces. Atavit Suwanpakdee, secretary-general of Chart Pattana Kla Party, said today (Friday) that the Supreme Administrative Court has accepted the party’s complaint regarding remapping of constituency boundaries in Bangkok. He said that, according to the election law, an entire district must be in the same constituency, but noted that, in the case of Bangkok’s 33 constituencies, there are only four constituencies where the boundaries remain unchanged, raising suspicions that the EC might have intentionally changed the boundaries of the other constituencies “with hidden agenda”. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/supreme-administrative-court-to-consider-constituency-boundary-changes/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-03-24 - 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.

Phuket motorbike rider dies following collision with truck in Rawai PHOTO: 77kaoded A motorbike rider has been killed after his bike collided with a truck in the sub-district of Rawai, on Phuket’s southern coast. According to a Phuket Express report, the accident happened at 10.50am yesterday on the Rawai Beach Road. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290191-phuket-motorbike-rider-dies-following-collision-with-truck-in-rawai/

PHOTO: 77kaoded A motorbike rider has been killed after his bike collided with a truck in the sub-district of Rawai, on Phuket’s southern coast. According to a Phuket Express report, the accident happened at 10.50am yesterday on the Rawai Beach Road. Rescue workers arrived on the scene to find the unnamed man lying in the road. His damaged motorbike lay nearby. The man, reported to be 61 years old by some Thai media sources, was pronounced dead at the scene. The man’s body was transferred to a local hospital, while police interviewed the truck driver, who has been named as 58 year old Samam Kontha, from the eastern province of Sa Kaeo. Full Story: https://phuket-go.com/phuket-news/phuket-news/phuket-motorbike-rider-dies-following-collision-with-truck-in-rawai/ -- © Copyright Phuket GO 2023-03-24 - 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.

Man taken to hospital after having breakdown in Phuket hotel room PHOTO: Flickr/Gary J. Wolff A Thai man has been taken to Patong Hospital after an apparent mental breakdown in a hotel on Ratchapathanusorn Road. The incident occurred around 9.00am yesterday, when the man seemingly became “frantic” in his room, according to the police. It’s not yet known what caused the man to break down. The Phuket News described him as ‘crazed’. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290190-man-taken-to-hospital-after-having-breakdown-in-phuket-hotel-room/

PHOTO: Flickr/Gary J. Wolff A Thai man has been taken to Patong Hospital after an apparent mental breakdown in a hotel on Ratchapathanusorn Road. The incident occurred around 9.00am yesterday, when the man seemingly became “frantic” in his room, according to the police. It’s not yet known what caused the man to break down. The Phuket News described him as ‘crazed’. Patong Police were alerted to the fact that the man presented a possible danger to himself and others. Officers arrived on the scene to find the man locked in room 504 on what’s presumed to be the fifth floor of the hotel. Loud noises were heard coming from the room, but officers were unable to persuade the man, named as Kittikhun Boonchuwong from Nakhon Sri Thammarat, to come out. His wife, named as Anna Srinakoon, then arrived on the scene and she was successful in her appeal to her husband to surrender. Full Story: https://phuket-go.com/phuket-news/phuket-news/man-taken-to-hospital-after-having-breakdown-in-phuket-hotel-room/ -- © Copyright Phuket GO 2023-03-24 - 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.

TAT Expects Lively Songkran Festival This Year BANGKOK, March 24 (TNA) – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) expects the Songkran Festival this year will be lively after the full celebrations were cancelled in the past two years due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290189-tat-expects-lively-songkran-festival-this-year/

BANGKOK, March 24 (TNA) – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) expects the Songkran Festival this year will be lively after the full celebrations were cancelled in the past two years due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The TAT projected the tourism would rebound during the Thai New Year holidays, said TAT governor Yuthasak Supasorn. He believed people wanted to enjoy water splashing in hot summer days. Full Story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-1141079 -- © Copyright Thai News Agency 2023-03-24 - 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.

Ministries Implementing Measures to Ensure Quality of Thai Fruits BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand’s fruit harvest is expected to increase by 3% in 2023, with authorities seeking to implement measures to ensure the quality of these products. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290187-ministries-implementing-measures-to-ensure-quality-of-thai-fruits/

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand’s fruit harvest is expected to increase by 3% in 2023, with authorities seeking to implement measures to ensure the quality of these products. Department of Internal Trade Director-General Wattanasak Sur-iam stated that this year’s harvest is projected to increase by 3% to 6.78 million tonnes due to colder weather from the end of 2022 until early this year. The agency has also organized meetings with relevant agencies to explore how to further manage the supply and control the quality of Thai fruits being exported to markets around the world. According to Wattanasak, the agency is partnering with the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives to implement 22 measures focusing on four areas: production, domestic marketing, foreign marketing, and legal issues. These measures include inspection and certification of Good Agricultural Practice (GAP) standards for farmers, utilizing a contract farming model to pre-purchase fruits, assisting farmers and businesses in distributing their products outside their areas, as well as arranging for mobile grocery stores to purchase and sell fruits during their peak season. The Ministry of Commerce has set a 4.44 million tonnes export target for fresh and processed fruit products, a 10% increase in quantity and value from 4.04 million tonnes worth 263 billion baht in 2022. The ministry also aims to boost domestic fruit consumption while maintaining high demand from international markets such as China throughout 2023. Full Story: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG230324135532422 -- © Copyright NNT 2023-03-24 - 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.

Fake products worth ฿10m seized from Bangkok warehouse Police from the Consumer Protection Police Division and officials from the Thai Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) seized fake food supplements, cosmetics and medicines worth more than 10-million baht in a raid on a warehouse in Bangkok’s Pathumwan district today (Friday). Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290186-fake-products-worth-฿10m-seized-from-bangkok-warehouse/

Police from the Consumer Protection Police Division and officials from the Thai Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) seized fake food supplements, cosmetics and medicines worth more than 10-million baht in a raid on a warehouse in Bangkok’s Pathumwan district today (Friday). The over 6,000 fake items had been smuggled into Thailand from China and the warehouse, located in the Bantadthong area, is owned by a Chinese national, according to the police. The fake products were being offered for sale online and many consumers had already bought them, believing them to be authentic. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/fake-products-worth-฿10m-seized-from-bangkok-warehouse/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-03-24 - 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.

Two hackers arrested for allegedly stealing information to claim prize money Thailand’s Technology Crime Suppression Division (TCSD) officers have arrested two individuals for allegedly hacking into the computer system of an energy drink company, to steal information to enable them to claim prize money from a mobile phone service provider. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290124-two-hackers-arrested-for-allegedly-stealing-information-to-claim-prize-money/

Thailand’s Technology Crime Suppression Division (TCSD) officers have arrested two individuals for allegedly hacking into the computer system of an energy drink company, to steal information to enable them to claim prize money from a mobile phone service provider. TCSD police launched an investigation after it received complaints from the energy drink company and True Money, claiming that they suspected that the energy drink firm’s systems had been hacked to access more than 300,000 code numbers, printed on the backs of the energy drink caps, to claim prize money through True Money Wallet. They allegedly succeeded in claiming money 60,000 times. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/two-hackers-arrested-for-allegedly-stealing-information-to-claim-prize-money/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-03-23 - 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.

The drama continues as The Real Housewives take over Phuket Real Housewives in Phuket Phuket, Thailand’s most popular island, has been spotlighted in the American reality TV series “The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip” which is set to premiere on the Peacock streaming service on 23 March 2023. The show’s third season features a new group of eight fan-favourite housewives from various cities who have come together for an unforgettable trip to southern Thailand. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290120-the-drama-continues-as-the-real-housewives-take-over-phuket/

Real Housewives in Phuket Phuket, Thailand’s most popular island, has been spotlighted in the American reality TV series “The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip” which is set to premiere on the Peacock streaming service on 23 March 2023. The show’s third season features a new group of eight fan-favourite housewives from various cities who have come together for an unforgettable trip to southern Thailand. In the official trailer for the show, viewers can see the housewives feeding elephants, trying out the local cuisine, and wearing Thai traditional costumes among other interesting activities. Following the premiere, a new episode will stream each week. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) New York Office Director and TAT Toronto Office Acting Director have disclosed that the cast of “The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip” visited Phuket and showcased just how wonderful luxury and group travel to the island can be. Full Story: https://phuket-go.com/phuket-news/phuket-travel/the-drama-continues-as-the-real-housewives-take-over-phuket/ -- © Copyright Phuket GO 2023-03-23 - 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.

Driver injured as Phuket tour bus ploughs into power pole on Patong Hill PHOTO: Matichon A Phuket tour bus that had been on its way to pick up nurses and other staff at Patong Hospital has slammed into a power pole on Patong Hill. The bus, which was empty apart from the driver, was one of 3 vehicles chartered to take Patong Hospital staff to Khao Lak, according to a Phuket News report. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290119-driver-injured-as-phuket-tour-bus-ploughs-into-power-pole-on-patong-hill/

PHOTO: Matichon A Phuket tour bus that had been on its way to pick up nurses and other staff at Patong Hospital has slammed into a power pole on Patong Hill. The bus, which was empty apart from the driver, was one of 3 vehicles chartered to take Patong Hospital staff to Khao Lak, according to a Phuket News report. The driver of one of the other buses, named as Mr Pan, has blamed brake failure for the incident, in which the bus ploughed into a power pole while travelling down the hill into Patong early this morning. The accident happened on the last curve on Phra Baramee Road at around 5.00am. Rescue workers from the Kusodharm Foundation, as well as Patong police officers, arrived at the scene to find the Phiphairat Tour bus had come to a stop by a concrete wall. The bus had narrowly avoided crashing into the wall, having felled a power pole and taken out a nearby government CCTV camera. The vehicle was badly damaged, with the driver’s door torn off in the incident. Full Story: https://phuket-go.com/phuket-news/phuket-news/driver-injured-as-phuket-tour-bus-ploughs-into-power-pole-on-patong-hill/ -- © Copyright Phuket GO 2023-03-23 - 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 Pattaya Residents Suffer Serious Injuries in Motorbike Collision Two Pattaya residents were rushed to a local hospital this morning following a collision between their vehicles on a road in South Pattaya. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290118-two-pattaya-residents-suffer-serious-injuries-in-motorbike-collision/

Two Pattaya residents were rushed to a local hospital this morning following a collision between their vehicles on a road in South Pattaya. At 03:30 AM, March 23rd, Sawang Boriboon rescue services assisted two unidentified traffic accident victims in South Pattaya. The unidentified victims, an elderly man, and a teenager, both sustained serious injuries. The old man who drove a black Yamaha M-Slaz motorbike somehow got his head trapped under a sedan. The teenager who drove a grey Honda Wave was barely breathing as he lay nearby on the road. The two were rushed to the nearest hospital by rescuers. A sedan driver, Mr. Komkyou Sida, 34, told The Pattaya News that he saw both victims attempting to overtake one another. Their motorbikes then suddenly collided and crashed into the front of his car. The old man slid under the car and got stuck there. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2023/03/23/two-pattaya-residents-suffer-serious-injuries-in-motorbike-collision/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2023-03-23 - 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.

49-Year-Old Man Crashes into Vendor Stall and Suffers Serious Injuries A 49-year-old Thai man suddenly rammed into a local religious vendor stall on the side of a road and sustained serious injuries. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290117-49-year-old-man-crashes-into-vendor-stall-and-suffers-serious-injuries/

A 49-year-old Thai man suddenly rammed into a local religious vendor stall on the side of a road and sustained serious injuries. The incident occurred at 02:40 AM this morning, March 23rd. Sawang Boriboon rescue workers rushed to a local stall selling Buddhist offerings in Soi Pornprapanimit in the Banglamung district of Pattaya after being notified of a seriously injured man. The victim, Mr. Phothong Chaitamat, a 49-year-old native of Sakon Nakhon province, was discovered lying unconscious on the roadside. The man was bleeding heavily, so the rescuers provided him with first aid before rushing him to Banglamung Hospital. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2023/03/23/49-year-old-man-crashes-into-vendor-stall-in-pattaya-and-suffers-serious-injuries/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2023-03-23 - 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 Uncover Hidden Weapons Cache in Electrical Box Pattaya Police discovered several swords stashed away in a street electrical junction box last night. The officers were conducting an intense crackdown on illegal items on the beach when they came across this unexpected discovery. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290116-pattaya-police-uncover-hidden-weapons-cache-in-electrical-box/

Pattaya Police discovered several swords stashed away in a street electrical junction box last night. The officers were conducting an intense crackdown on illegal items on the beach when they came across this unexpected discovery. Pattaya Police are currently waging war against all types of illegal activities across the city. Last night at 11:30 PM, March 22nd, the officers unearthed what appeared to be a hidden arsenal of swords in a city’s street electrical box located near Pattaya Beach. Hidden in the box were three swords, one knife, and one sickle. Apparently, no one showed up to claim the weapons’ ownership, but police took in one group of suspicious teenagers sitting near the box for questioning at the police station. The weapons were seized and kept at the station. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2023/03/23/pattaya-police-uncover-hidden-weapons-cache-in-electrical-box/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2023-03-23 - 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 Cannabis Cup to be held at Kata Beach this weekend FILE PHOTO: Flickr/Levana Una Laitman The first Cannabis Cup event will be held on Phuket from this Saturday, where various strains of weed will compete to be judged the best. The event is being held at the Pamookkoo Hotel on Kata Beach, in the south of the island, and is being hosted by the Phuket Cannabis Association. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1290107-phuket-cannabis-cup-to-be-held-at-kata-beach-this-weekend/