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Phuket police track down driver wanted over Rawai hit-and-run incident PHOTO: Facebook/สถานีตำรวจภูธรฉลอง จว.ภูเก็ต Police in Phuket have located a driver wanted in connection with a hit-and-run incident in the sub-district of Rawai, on the south-east coast of the island. A female motorbike driver was injured in the incident, which occurred earlier this month. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289871-phuket-police-track-down-driver-wanted-over-rawai-hit-and-run-incident/

PHOTO: Facebook/สถานีตำรวจภูธรฉลอง จว.ภูเก็ต Police in Phuket have located a driver wanted in connection with a hit-and-run incident in the sub-district of Rawai, on the south-east coast of the island. A female motorbike driver was injured in the incident, which occurred earlier this month. The Phuket News reports that Ekkarat Plaiduang, chief of Chalong Police, has confirmed the driver has been tracked down and will face criminal charges. The motorbike rider, named as 24 year old Pichaya Pengprapai, was driving past the Fisherman’s Way housing estate on Wiset Road just after midnight on March 4, when a car side-swiped her as it passed her. She was knocked from her bike and into the road, incurring minor injuries. The car did not stop. Full Story: https://phuket-go.com/phuket-news/phuket-news/phuket-police-track-down-driver-wanted-over-rawai-hit-and-run-incident/ -- © Copyright Phuket GO 2023-03-21 - 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.

Three suspected insurgents killed at Narathiwat jungle hideout Three suspected insurgents were shot dead by Thai security forces at a jungle hideout in the Si Sakhon district of the southern province of Narathiwat on Monday. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289870-three-suspected-insurgents-killed-at-narathiwat-jungle-hideout/

Three suspected insurgents were shot dead by Thai security forces at a jungle hideout in the Si Sakhon district of the southern province of Narathiwat on Monday. A security force patrol stumbled upon a suspected insurgent jungle hideout in Ban Ta Hong of Choeng Khiri sub-district and laid siege to it, while ordering those inside to surrender. The occupants of the shelter opened fire, triggering a fierce firefight. Reinforcements were sent to the scene. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/three-suspected-insurgents-killed-at-narathiwat-jungle-hideout/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-03-21 - 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.

Thailand defeats Bahrain in AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup in Pattaya Thailand beat former champion Bahrain 2-0 in the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup held on Jomtien Beach in Pattaya last night (Monday). Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289867-thailand-defeats-bahrain-in-afc-beach-soccer-asian-cup-in-pattaya/

Thailand beat former champion Bahrain 2-0 in the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup held on Jomtien Beach in Pattaya last night (Monday). This is the first time that Thailand has progressed from the group stage to the second round of the Cup. Thailand lost their opening match to Saudi Arabia, but beat Afghanistan before defeating Bahrain, the former 2006 Asian Cup champion, in the final game of the group stage to advance to the second round. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thailand-defeats-bahrain-in-afc-beach-soccer-asian-cup-in-pattaya/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-03-21 - 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.

Thailand parliament dissolved ahead of May election Thai PM Prayuth Chan-ocha's main opponent will be his predecessor Thaksin Shinawatra's daughter Paetongtarn Thailand's king has dissolved parliament, paving the way for a general election in early May. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289757-thailand-parliament-dissolved-ahead-of-may-election/

Thai PM Prayuth Chan-ocha's main opponent will be his predecessor Thaksin Shinawatra's daughter Paetongtarn Thailand's king has dissolved parliament, paving the way for a general election in early May. Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha's new conservative, royalist party faces a strong challenge from the Pheu Thai party, led by exiled former PM Thaksin Shinawatra's daughter Paetongtarn. Mr Prayuth, who led a 2014 coup against the last pro-Thaksin government, has trailed in opinion polls for months. Full Story: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-65010818 -- © Copyright BBC 2023-03-20 - 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.

DPM Wissanu expects general election to be held on May 14th Thailand’s Election Commission (EC) may hold the upcoming election on Sunday May 14th, but not later than May 24th, after the promulgation of the Royal Decree to dissolve the House today (Monday), according to Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289755-dpm-wissanu-expects-general-election-to-be-held-on-may-14th/

Thailand’s Election Commission (EC) may hold the upcoming election on Sunday May 14th, but not later than May 24th, after the promulgation of the Royal Decree to dissolve the House today (Monday), according to Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam. Between now and election day, he said that ministers who have not quit will continue to perform their duties while engaging in election campaigning, as he advised them to adhere to the EC’s guidelines covering what they can and cannot do. For instance, he said that a minister can attend a wedding ceremony and present gifts to the married couple, but cannot take to the stage to give a speech. Mobile cabinet meetings cannot be held during the period and events which draw many people together cannot be hosted by a minister, except for annual events such as the Songkran festival. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/dpm-wissanu-expects-general-election-to-be-held-on-may-14th/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-03-20 - 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 Construction Worker Falls from Second Floor While Working, Suffers Injuries PHOTO: TMN Cable TV Pattaya A young construction worker sustained injuries after falling from the second floor of a building he was working on. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289752-pattaya-construction-worker-falls-from-second-floor-while-working-suffers-injuries/

PHOTO: TMN Cable TV Pattaya A young construction worker sustained injuries after falling from the second floor of a building he was working on. Sawang Boriboon rescuers assisted a Thai 19-year-old worker, Mr. Sittisak Boonthong, on Sunday, March 19th, after he had fallen from a building in Pattaya’s Soi Thung Klom Tan Man 20. The man is a welder and was working on the second floor of the house when he accidentally fell. Sittisak suffered a broken left arm and a swollen face. The rescuers provided first aid to him before rushing him to a nearby hospital. His co-workers told local media that the man fell onto a steel frame before hitting the ground. The worker is currently under medical attention at Banglamung Hospital. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2023/03/20/pattaya-construction-worker-falls-from-second-floor-while-working-suffers-injuries/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2023-03-20 - 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.

Highlights from the Inaugural Conservation Carpentry Fair 2023 In the spacious woodshop of RMUTT’s Faculty of Architecture, Japanese master carpenter Yoji Hashizume demonstrated the intricate craft of wood joinery to riveted attendees of the inaugural Conservation Carpentry Fair 2023 (CCF 2023), hosted by UNESCO and RMUTT from February 9th to 12th. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289751-highlights-from-the-inaugural-conservation-carpentry-fair-2023/

In the spacious woodshop of RMUTT’s Faculty of Architecture, Japanese master carpenter Yoji Hashizume demonstrated the intricate craft of wood joinery to riveted attendees of the inaugural Conservation Carpentry Fair 2023 (CCF 2023), hosted by UNESCO and RMUTT from February 9th to 12th. Asked if he was working according to notated plans, Mr. Hashizume simply replied, “It’s all in my head.” Such is the virtuosic display of the craftsperson’s practical wisdom, whereby intangible values inculcated through years of training and accumulated experience are given physical expression through adept application of the requisite materials, tools and techniques. Transmitting an ancient craft Woodworking demonstration by Mr. Yoji Hashizume. Photo credit: Faculty of Architecture, RMUTT That this demonstration should engender such admiration is a testament to the general underappreciation of what Mr. Suntan Viengsima, building designer and advisor at RMUTT’s Faculty of Architecture, described as the subtle “poetry” of woodworking. In an extreme case, Mr. Hla Thaung, an expert carpenter from Myanmar, lamented that a climate of political instability is proving fatal to conservation efforts in Myanmar, where wood is the main construction material of built heritage. Meanwhile, in a rapidly aging, technologically advanced nation like Japan, Mr. Hashizume explains that woodworking is now mostly automated, and machines can even cut wood in ways that human carpenters cannot. Moreover, Mr. Suntan concurred with his international colleagues that, today, carpentry is often perceived to be a precarious and materially unrewarding profession. How, then, can the survival and propagation of woodworking traditions be ensured? Panel discussion on “Joinery: The Carpenter’s Poem.” Photo credit: Faculty of Architecture, RMUTT “Woodwork is the soul of Thai architecture.” Assist. Prof. Tawan Weerakul, Faculty of Architecture, Silpakorn University, Thailand Explanation of the process involved in preserving wood planks from Mrigadayavan Palace. Photo credit: Faculty of Architecture, RMUTT In the Thai context, discussions about formulating a competency framework and charting future directions for the heritage woodworking profession have brought to light current gaps in the training and qualification of conservation carpenters. Ms. Jullada Meejul, of the Thailand Professional Qualification Institute (TPQI), encouraged training providers to deliver competency-based rather than time-based training, and to engage with all relevant stakeholders in order to better understand market demands. Dr. Vasu Poshyananda, of the Fine Arts Department (FAD), Thailand, commented that training should equip graduates with the means for earning a decent livelihood, and from which they could derive a sense of pride and economic stability. Furthermore, Dr. Vasu urged that heritage conservation be included in the curriculum from the first year of training, rather than treated as an arcane subject to be pursued at the graduate level after the mastery of fundamental skills. As Dr. Wimonrat Issarathumnoon, Associate Professor in Architecture at Chulalongkorn University, pointed out, even Master’s students in architecture might possess no command of basic terminology used in describing the anatomy of a traditional Thai house. In this regard, the model of traditional Thai timber architecture provided by Silpakorn University for exhibition at CCF 2023 merited close study. Traditional Thai timber architecture, exhibition by Silpakorn University. Photo credit: UNESCO/C. Chongvattanakij Bottom-up heritage conservation “We all have a stake in cultural heritage.” Mr. Suntan Viengsima, Advisor Faculty of Architecture, RMUTT, Thailand UNESCO has played an instrumental role in catalyzing a current paradigm shift towards reviving traditional crafts and encouraging a community-based approach in the conservation of built heritage in the Asia-Pacific region. A good example is the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation programme, which has recognized 278 noteworthy conservation projects throughout the region, including 16 from Thailand, since its inception in 2000. Among the award-winning projects from Thailand was the Mrigadayavan Palace Woodshop, in Phetchaburi, which employs local craftspeople with knowledge of traditional carpentry techniques, and which garnered an award of Special Recognition for Sustainable Development in 2021. Panel discussion on the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation. Photo credit: Faculty of Architecture, RMUTT Highlighting a genuine grassroots endeavor, Assistant Professor Thip Srisakulchairak, of the Arsom Silp Institute of the Arts, Thailand, recounted that the conservation work on the Salarian Pavilion of Wat Kutao in Songkhla, which received an UNESCO Honourable Mention in its 2011 awards cycle, initially entailed immersing himself in the local community for six months for the purpose of fostering trust, and for the architect to grasp the significance of the place for its own community. He was then able to enlist the help of the community in the ensuing conservation effort, the men helping to carry out the heavy physical labor, while the women cleaned old roof tiles prior to their re-installation. Notably, even though the reuse of existing materials was necessitated by budget constraints, the practice ultimately contributed to the authenticity of the restoration work. Documenting value, valued documentation “Old buildings must be cared for like elderly family members.” Assoc. Prof. Dr. Woralun Boonyasurat, Department of Thai Art, Chiang Mai University, Thailand Although heritage conservation professionals agree that conservation interventions must, in principle, respect the integrity and authenticity of the built heritage, practical reality dictates that various constraints be considered and pragmatic solutions devised. For instance, the original material may be a type of wood that is now quite rare, and restoration with the same type of wood, while authentic, would perhaps be prohibitively expensive or even illegal. Even if traditional materials like slaked lime can be successfully employed today, contractors may understandably be hesitant to do so because the process involved would be more time consuming than using modern alternatives. Regardless of the decisions made concerning various materials and methodologies, experts emphasize the necessity of thorough documentation in the conservation of any built heritage. In particular, the digital tool, NAVANURAK, which was born out of a collaboration in 2022 between NECTEC and UNESCO, offers conservation professionals a promising resource for heritage documentation and knowledge management in Thailand. Moreover, as Dr. Feng Jing, Chief of Culture Unit at UNESCO Bangkok, notes, “We will also introduce a new online digital repository on timber conservation, [currently] being developed by NECTEC with UNESCO’s support.” Even when there is no immediate plan for heritage conservation, documentation may still record and safeguard historical or sentimental value for posterity; in addition, it may be used to leverage more advanced technology in future conservation efforts. Such is the case in Pathum Thani Province, where artifacts predating the Ayutthaya period (1351–1767), have been discovered. Nevertheless, many of Pathum Thani’s oldest temples along the Chao Phraya River have already undergone modernization. As Assistant Professor Kitisak Witthayakomonlert, of RMUTT’s Faculty of Architecture, clarified, the Local Unit for Conservation of Natural and Cultural Environment (LUCNCE) is tasked with documenting heritage, not with keeping modernization in check. He stressed, however, that any change, whether executed in the name of preservation or modernization, cannot succeed without the blessing of the entire community. Sometimes, the documentation itself can also be of aesthetic value, as shown by the impressive exhibitions of measured drawings and vivid sketches by VERNADOC Thailand, and Bangkok Sketchers, at CCF 2023. It is hoped that such documentation may inspire people to see their vernacular architecture in a new light, and learn to cherish what they may previously have taken for granted. Exhibitions by VERNADOC Thailand and Bangkok Sketchers. Photo credit: Faculty of Architecture, RMUTT In addition, an accompanying photo contest on “Transmitting the woodworking tradition and the carpenter’s expertise” drew 255 entries, all of which were on display at CCF 2023, thus paying visual tribute to the largely unsung craft of woodworking and the understated grandeur of Thai wooden architecture. Professional photographers and adjudicators from RMUTT and Baan Lae Suan magazine reviewing entries submitted to the photo contest. Photo credit: Faculty of Architecture, RMUTT Award-winning entries from the photo contest. Photo credit: Faculty of Architecture, RMUTT Material of the future Citing the global relevance of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the growing commitment towards carbon neutrality among the international community, Mr. Saksit Sommanat, Dean of RMUTT’s Faculty of Architecture, envisioned a future in which sustainable forest management and advances in material science will restore wood to its former glory as the construction material of choice. Exhibition by the Center of Excellence in Wood Science and Engineering, Walailak University. Photo credit: Faculty of Architecture, RMUTT As a lightweight natural material that affords good thermal and acoustic insulation, wood not only serves in its original form as a carbon sink, but research indicates that it also contributes to the emotional well-being of building occupants, as noted by Dr. Pannipa Chaowana, Researcher at the School of Engineering and Technology, Walailak University, Thailand. The use of engineered wood products has even made possible such remarkable mass timber edifices as the 18-storey Mjøstårnet in Brumunddal, Norway, and the 25-storey Ascent MKE Building, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. In the spirit of such successes, the future trajectory of the carpentry profession would seem to be soaring skywards. Speaking at CCF 2023, Dr. Feng Jing, Chief of the Culture Unit at UNESCO Bangkok, remarked, “I hope that this event will provide the chance to reflect upon our past achievements and the knowledge that has been built up. At the same time, I hope that we can also network and creatively identify new priorities for our future efforts together.” Source: https://www.thailandnow.in.th/arts-culture/highlights-from-the-inaugural-conservation-carpentry-fair-2023/ -- © Copyright THAILAND NOW 2023-03-20 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. 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Will the 45 day visa waiver continue after March 31? Arriving in Thailand 45 day visa waiver Last October the Thai cabinet decided to increase the length of the visa waiver for tourists from 64 countries from 30 days. The extension was going to last until March 31, 2023. Here we are, 10 days out, and there’s been nothing, not even a whisper, of an announcement to keep the 45 day waiver continuing beyond the end of March. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289750-will-the-45-day-visa-waiver-continue-after-march-31/

Arriving in Thailand 45 day visa waiver Last October the Thai cabinet decided to increase the length of the visa waiver for tourists from 64 countries from 30 days. The extension was going to last until March 31, 2023. Here we are, 10 days out, and there’s been nothing, not even a whisper, of an announcement to keep the 45 day waiver continuing beyond the end of March. Whilst the Tourism and Sports Minister, as well as the TAT Governor, talking up an extension of the program beyond March 31, there has been no announcements, or even discussion, in the media about the situation. Here’s the 64 countries that can currently arrive in Thailand and get a 45 day visa waiver… Full Story: https://phuket-go.com/phuket-news/national-news/will-the-45-day-visa-waiver-continue-after-march-31/ -- © Copyright Phuket GO 2023-03-20 - 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.

Smart Delivery Expo 2023 to be launched BANGKOK (NNT) - Smart Delivery Expo 2023, focusing on e-commerce, retail and logistics, will be launched in Bangkok to offer effective solutions for businesses. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289749-smart-delivery-expo-2023-to-be-launched/

BANGKOK (NNT) - Smart Delivery Expo 2023, focusing on e-commerce, retail and logistics, will be launched in Bangkok to offer effective solutions for businesses. Topics such as competition in ASEAN, future change in e-commerce and retails, improvement of in Last Mile Logistics management system, Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) system will be discussed at the conference. Exhibitors across the globe will be gathering at the event, bringing cutting-edge products and solutions from parcel carriers, reverse, logistics, click and collect to fleets, warehousing, and robotics. The two-day seminar and exhibition will be organized at Bitec Bangna from March 23 to 24. Visit www.smartdeliveryexpo.com for more information. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG230320153501940 -- © Copyright NNT 2023-03-20 - 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.

Prayut dissolves House, paving way for election in early May Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has dissolved Thailand’s House of Representatives, paving the way for a general election, which is expected to be held in early May. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289748-prayut-dissolves-house-paving-way-for-election-in-early-may/

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has dissolved Thailand’s House of Representatives, paving the way for a general election, which is expected to be held in early May. The announcement was published in the Royal Gazette today and took immediate effect. A general election is constitutionally required to be held 45 days after, but within 60 days of the House dissolution. The Election Commission is mandated to announce a date for the election within five days of the House being dissolved. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/prayut-dissolves-house-paving-way-for-election-in-early-may/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-03-20 - 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.

Family claim Thai police overreacted when ending armed stand-off The family of a police officer, who was killed when police stormed his house to end a daylong stand-off last week, are seeking justice from the Office of the Attorney-General (OAG) over what they believe was the police’s heavy-handed handling of the siege. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289747-family-claim-thai-police-overreacted-when-ending-armed-stand-off/

The family of a police officer, who was killed when police stormed his house to end a daylong stand-off last week, are seeking justice from the Office of the Attorney-General (OAG) over what they believe was the police’s heavy-handed handling of the siege. Anuchit Thatkhieo, a lawyer representing the family of Pol Lt-Col Kittikarn Saengboon, told the media today (Monday) that he was assigned by the family to seek justice from Sai Mai police and the OAG, as the family believe that the special operations police who stormed the house might have overreacted. The family pointed out that the house in which Kittikarn had been holed up had sustained many gunshots, with several bullet holes in the back door, as if the police were hunting for a criminal suspect instead of trying to disarm a mentally-troubled man, said Anuchit. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/family-claim-thai-police-overreacted-when-ending-armed-stand-off/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-03-20 - 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 Dolphins Football Club Renamed to Pattaya United PHOTO: Pattaya Dolphins United Pattaya Dolphins United Football Club decided to rebrand to “Pattaya United” in an auspicious bid to win big in the next season. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289472-pattaya-dolphins-football-club-renamed-to-pattaya-united/

PHOTO: Pattaya Dolphins United Pattaya Dolphins United Football Club decided to rebrand to “Pattaya United” in an auspicious bid to win big in the next season. Pattaya Dolphins, the reigning champions of the Thai League 3 Eastern Region, recently underwent a major rebranding to revert to its former name, Pattaya United, in a bid to regain its past glory in the upcoming season. The club chairman, Chokchai Thetpan, commented on the rebranding of Facebook, saying, “I want to repay the football fans who have supported our team in the past. We hope to bring the spirit of Pattaya football fans together to create a new legend and greatness.” Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2023/03/17/pattaya-dolphins-football-club-renamed-to-pattaya-united/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2023-03-17 - 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.

CODING ERA: Next Wave of Thailand’s Education BANGKOK (NNT) - PMU-B joins with CodeCombat (SEA) to organize the “CODING ERA: Next Wave of Thailand’s Education” event, along with the launch of “CodeCombat” online gaming platform to build skills for coding personnel of the future. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1289471-coding-era-next-wave-of-thailand’s-education/