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BANGKOK, March 8 (TNA) – Prime Minister and Defense Minister Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha was reported by Office of the Board of Investment (BOI) on an increase of investment in the target industries during the past 3 years (2020-2022). Applications for investment received from global corporations in the target industries, especially next-generation automotive, smart electronics, digital, BCG, and creative industry during the past 3 years accounted for 2,687 projects, worth over 600 billion Baht, deputy government spokesperson Traisuree Taisaranakul disclosed. She added that the Prime Minister was pleased with an increase in the inward foreign direct investment, which is a testimony of global confidence over Thailand’s potentials, Thai people, and the Government’s policies. Full Story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-1129517 -- © Copyright Thai News Agency 2023-03-08 - 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 Women’s rights groups submit demands to government The Thai Labour Solidarity Committee and the Federation of State Enterprise Labour Regions joined hundreds of women in a protest march from the Democracy Monument to Government House today (Wednesday), International Women’s Day, to demand the protection of women’s rights, better rights for women and eradication of harassment against women in the workplace. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288584-thai-women’s-rights-groups-submit-demands-to-government/

The Thai Labour Solidarity Committee and the Federation of State Enterprise Labour Regions joined hundreds of women in a protest march from the Democracy Monument to Government House today (Wednesday), International Women’s Day, to demand the protection of women’s rights, better rights for women and eradication of harassment against women in the workplace. They submitted a nine-point list of demands to the government. They demand the Thai Government’s commitment to four conventions of the International Labour Organisation, namely Convention 177 on home working, Convention 183 on matrimony protection, Convention 189 on domestic workers and Convention 190 on suppression of violations and harassment in work places. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thai-womens-rights-groups-submit-demands-to-government-on-international-womens-day/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-03-08 - 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.

Subsidies for households 300 units or less of electricity per month The Thai cabinet has approved 3.19 billion baht to subsidise electricity bills of households that consume no more than 300 units of electricity per month from January to April. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288510-subsidies-for-households-300-units-or-less-of-electricity-per-month/

The Thai cabinet has approved 3.19 billion baht to subsidise electricity bills of households that consume no more than 300 units of electricity per month from January to April. The budget is divided into 2.67 billion baht for the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) and the remainder for the Metropolitan Electricity Administration (MEA), to ease the financial burden of having to bear the cost of reducing the electricity charges for the smaller users. Only households which are located in the areas covered by the services provided by the MEA, PEA, the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) and in areas under the concession contract of the Royal Thai Navy will be eligible for the four month subsidy. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/subsidies-for-households-300-units-or-less-of-electricity-per-month/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-03-07 - 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.

Holi Festival in Pattaya Goes Big with Free Entry, Tasty Food, and Fun for All! Pattaya City along with the Thai Indian Pattaya Business Association (TIPBA) and the Indian Community Pattaya Association (ICP) is inviting everyone to celebrate the festival of Holi in Pattaya at the Central Pattaya Beach Road intersection from 12 PM until 7 PM on March 11th. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288508-holi-festival-in-pattaya-goes-big-with-free-entry-tasty-food-and-fun-for-all/

Pattaya City along with the Thai Indian Pattaya Business Association (TIPBA) and the Indian Community Pattaya Association (ICP) is inviting everyone to celebrate the festival of Holi in Pattaya at the Central Pattaya Beach Road intersection from 12 PM until 7 PM on March 11th. Holi, or the festival of colors, is an important Hindu festival that commemorates the arrival of spring, new beginnings, and love. Although some families participate in religious observances, for many, Holi is a time to enjoy themselves by dancing, singing, and throwing colored powder and water at other event attendees. Thanks to the generosity of several sponsors, this year’s Holi festival will be free of charge for all attendees. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2023/03/07/holi-festival-in-pattaya-goes-big-with-free-entry-tasty-food-and-fun-for-all/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2023-03-07 - 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.

Lineup For Second Week of Pattaya Music Festival 2023 on Jomtien Beach The second week of the Pattaya Music Festival promises to be just as exciting as the first, with a lineup of talented musicians and performers from around Thailand set to take the stage. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288498-lineup-for-second-week-of-pattaya-music-festival-2023-on-jomtien-beach/

The second week of the Pattaya Music Festival promises to be just as exciting as the first, with a lineup of talented musicians and performers from around Thailand set to take the stage. From rock and pop to country and hip-hop, there’s something for everyone at this year’s festival. So grab your friends and family and get ready to dance the night away this weekend! Here’s a look at some of the highlights of the second week: Friday, March 10th, 2023 Kanakwanjaii – 7 PM Palmy – 8:15 PM Paradox – 9:30 PM Lomosonic – 10:45 PM Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2023/03/07/lineup-for-second-week-of-pattaya-music-festival-2023-on-jomtien-beach/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2023-03-07 - 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.

Minivan Driver Blames Russian Tourist’s Screams for Causing Car Crash in Rayong PHOTO: MGR Online A minivan carrying ten Russian tourists from Pattaya to Chanthaburi province for visa extensions crashed into a tree, resulting in one tourist sustaining a broken leg. The driver said he was spooked by a screaming tourist who mistook him for napping while driving. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288497-minivan-driver-blames-russian-tourist’s-screams-for-causing-car-crash-in-rayong/

PHOTO: MGR Online A minivan carrying ten Russian tourists from Pattaya to Chanthaburi province for visa extensions crashed into a tree, resulting in one tourist sustaining a broken leg. The driver said he was spooked by a screaming tourist who mistook him for napping while driving. Police officers in Rayong province took the van driver, Mr. Mongkol Srichand, 40, to the police station for questioning after a car accident. The crash took place at 2 PM on Sunday, March 5th, on Sukhumvit Road in the Kong Din sub-district, Klaeng district, Rayong province. The bronze minivan transporting ten Russian tourists (eight men and two women) from Pattaya to Chanthaburi province for visa extensions rammed into a roadside tree, police said. The foreign passengers were trapped inside the car shortly before they were rescued by local emergency responders. One tourist, who could not be identified, suffered a broken leg, while six others sustained minor injuries. None were life-threatening injuries. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2023/03/07/minivan-driver-blames-russian-tourists-screams-for-causing-car-crash-in-rayong-that-injures-seven-russian-tourists/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2023-03-07 - 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.

Electrical Fire Guts House in Pattaya and Seriously Injures 43-Year-Old Woman A house in Pattaya was destroyed by a reported electrical fire Sunday night, resulting in severe burns for a 43-year-old woman while her husband was fortunately unharmed. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288495-electrical-fire-guts-house-in-pattaya-and-seriously-injures-43-year-old-woman/

A house in Pattaya was destroyed by a reported electrical fire Sunday night, resulting in severe burns for a 43-year-old woman while her husband was fortunately unharmed. The fire occurred at a wooden house on Soi Khao Talo 9 in the Nongprue sub-district of Banglamung district. Pattaya firefighters received a report of a fire in the middle of the previous night, March 5th, and rushed to the scene. Despite the authorities’ efforts, the fire quickly spread and consumed the entire house. The woman, identified later as Ms. Rattanaporn Chaihakit, 43, was trapped inside and suffered virtually 80% burns before she could be rescued. She was taken to a local hospital for treatment. The blaze was calmed after about one hour. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2023/03/07/electrical-fire-guts-house-in-pattaya-and-seriously-injures-43-year-old-woman/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2023-03-07 - 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.

Cloud-seeding to be used to control fires in Thailand’s western forests The Royal Rain-making and Agricultural Aviation Department is expected to be cloud-seeding from this Saturday until next Monday to help contain fires in Thailand’s western forests, which appear to be out of control. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288477-environment-board-to-discuss-tackling-forest-fire-and-haze/?do=findComment&comment=17940071

Cloud-seeding to be used to control fires in Thailand’s western forests The Royal Rain-making and Agricultural Aviation Department is expected to be cloud-seeding from this Saturday until next Monday to help contain fires in Thailand’s western forests, which appear to be out of control. Atthaphon Charoenchansa, director-general of the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation, said today (Tuesday) that may hotspots have been detected in the forests north of the Srinagarind Dam in Kanchanaburi. He said that fires have now spread to dry evergreen woodland, which is only accessible after several hours of trekking through the forests. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/cloud-seeding-to-be-used-to-control-fires-in-thailands-western-forests/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-03-07 - 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 men arrested for allegedly luring young boys into making pornography Thai anti-human trafficking police have arrested two men for allegedly luring young boys into making pornographic content, which was allegedly distributed to customers via a Line group for a fee. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288494-two-men-arrested-for-allegedly-luring-young-boys-into-making-pornography/

Thai anti-human trafficking police have arrested two men for allegedly luring young boys into making pornographic content, which was allegedly distributed to customers via a Line group for a fee. According to the police, the two suspects, 20-year-old “Lakkhana” and 19-year-old “Netnapa”, also had more than 260,000 and over 100,000 Twitter followers respectively. Police allege that the two would release porn videos and audio teasers via their accounts, with an invitation for those who are interested in viewing the full videos to join their exclusive Line group for a membership fee of 399 baht. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/two-men-arrested-for-allegedly-luring-young-boys-into-making-pornography/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-03-07 - 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.

Hungry elephant tips truck over in eastern Thailand Screen grab: You Tube/ เรื่องเล่าเช้านี้ A hungry elephant gave a passing truck a gentle nudge with his trunk – and tipped the vehicle over. Nation Thailand reports that the incident happened in Chachoengsao, east of Bangkok, as the truck was being driven through the Khao Ang Rue Nai Wildlife Sanctuary. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288486-hungry-elephant-tips-truck-over-in-eastern-thailand/

Screen grab: You Tube/ เรื่องเล่าเช้านี้ A hungry elephant gave a passing truck a gentle nudge with his trunk – and tipped the vehicle over. Nation Thailand reports that the incident happened in Chachoengsao, east of Bangkok, as the truck was being driven through the Khao Ang Rue Nai Wildlife Sanctuary. It’s understood the elephant wandered into the road, causing the truck to stop. The animal then used its trunk to tip it over. The incident was captured on film by the occupants of another car. It’s believed the elephant was motivated by hunger and may have thought there was food inside the truck. The driver of the car behind, Tao, says his wife filmed the incident. He says everyone in his vehicle, particularly his son, panicked as they witnessed it. Tao got in touch with officials from the wildlife sanctuary, fearing for the occupants of the truck. “I could not believe that a wild elephant was using its trunk to push the truck over on the roadside.” Sanctuary officials arrived on the scene and were able to escort the elephant from the area and help the uninjured driver out of the truck. Meanwhile, Tao says he’s worried the elephant could return for a repeat performance unless preventative measures are taken. “I urge officials to keep a close watch on the area, and motorists to avoid driving near this elephant.” Source: https://phuket-go.com/phuket-news/national-news/hungry-elephant-tips-truck-over-in-eastern-thailand-video/ -- © Copyright Phuket GO 2023-03-07 - 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’s air pollution causing grave concern in parts of the city Air pollution very high in Bangkok Air pollution has become a major concern in Thailand as the haze pollution has exceeded safe levels in 36 provinces, mainly in the North. Bangkok and surrounding provinces are also currently blanketed in smog, which is expected to continue for two more days. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288485-bangkok’s-air-pollution-causing-grave-concern-in-parts-of-the-city/

Air pollution very high in Bangkok Air pollution has become a major concern in Thailand as the haze pollution has exceeded safe levels in 36 provinces, mainly in the North. Bangkok and surrounding provinces are also currently blanketed in smog, which is expected to continue for two more days. This has led the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) to advise residents to wear face masks and avoid outdoor activities. The BMA warned that fine-dust levels climbed above safe levels in several areas of the city on Tuesday morning. Air-quality monitoring stations have reported that the level of PM2.5, which refers to particulate matter under 2.5 micrometres in diameter, ranged from 61 to 93 micrograms per cubic metre (mcg) of air in 69 areas of the city on Tuesday morning. Any level above 50mcg is considered unsafe as long-term exposure is linked to chronic diseases, including lung and heart problems. “The BMA is urging city residents who have difficulty breathing, eye inflammation, chest pain, or headaches after going outside to see a doctor.” To raise awareness, the BMA has provided a list of the ten areas in Bangkok with the highest levels of PM2.5. The Bueng Kum district office had the highest level at 93mcg, followed by Seacon Square in Prawet district and Chaloem Phrakiat Ror 9 Park in Minburi district, both at 87mcg. Other areas with high levels of PM2.5 include Lat Krabang Hospital, Khlong Sam Wa district office, Nong Chock district office, Soi Phetkasem 81 in Nong Khaem district, Suan Siam Intersection in Khan Na Yao district, Big C department store in Bang Na district, and Bank of Ayudhaya Head Office in Yannawa district. Air quality can be checked daily on the AirBKK application, www.airbkk.com, or at iqair.com. It is essential to stay updated on air quality and take necessary precautions to protect oneself from harmful pollutants. In addition to industrial activities, agricultural fires have been identified as a leading cause of haze pollution in Thailand. According to the Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (Gistda), satellite images showed 6,701 hotspots in Myanmar, 2,583 in Thailand, 2,125 in Cambodia, 1,434 in Laos, 147 in Vietnam, and two in Malaysia on Saturday alone. The screen shot of the live satellite representation indicates that most of the fires are happening in border areas outside of Thailand, especially in northern Cambodia, Myanmar’s north west and Laos. Exposure to PM2.5 air pollution can have severe health impacts and may cause respiratory and cardiovascular diseases. Therefore, it is essential to take preventive measures and reduce exposure to such pollutants. Source: https://phuket-go.com/phuket-news/national-news/bangkoks-air-pollution-causing-grave-concern-in-parts-of-the-city/ -- © Copyright Phuket GO 2023-03-07 - 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.

Dutch Comedian Iris Rulkens to Perform in Pattaya Looking for some laughter in your life? Dutch comedian Iris Rulkens is coming to Pattaya with her “This is Iris” show at Ben’s Theater Jomtien. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288484-dutch-comedian-iris-rulkens-to-perform-in-pattaya/

Looking for some laughter in your life? Dutch comedian Iris Rulkens is coming to Pattaya with her “This is Iris” show at Ben’s Theater Jomtien. The show is in Dutch and intended for the local Pattaya Dutch community. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2023/03/06/dutch-comedian-iris-rulkens-to-perform-in-pattaya/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2023-03-07 - 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.

Huge Haul of Meth Pills, Crystal Meth Seized in Lampang LAMPANG, March 7 (TNA) – The police seized three milllion methamphetamine pills and almost 300 kilogrammes of crystal meth, also known as ice in two drug cases, said Pol Lt Piya Tavichai, commissioner of Provincial Police Region 5. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288483-huge-haul-of-meth-pills-crystal-meth-seized-in-lampang/

LAMPANG, March 7 (TNA) – The police seized three milllion methamphetamine pills and almost 300 kilogrammes of crystal meth, also known as ice in two drug cases, said Pol Lt Piya Tavichai, commissioner of Provincial Police Region 5. On March 2, local police intercepted two million methamphetamine pills, 297 kg of “ice” and 20 kg of ketamine at a checkpoint in Lampang’s Mae Prik district and arrested two suspects, who used a pick-up truck to transport the illegal drugs from Chiang Rai, heading to the central region. On March 4, the police confiscated one million meth pills at a checkpoint in Sop Prap district in Lampang and arrested one suspect in a car, carrying the narcotics. Full Story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-1128860 -- © Copyright Thai News Agency 2023-03-07 - 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.