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Officials issue 24/7 alert over thousands of fires across parts of Thailand Facebook/กรมอุทยานแห่งชาติ สัตว์ป่า และพันธุ์พืช The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation has issued an urgent alert as thousands of forest and plantation fires have been detected across parts of Thailand. According to a Nation Thailand report, Atthapol Charoenchansa, the department’s acting director-general issued a 24/7 alert yesterday. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288188-officials-issue-247-alert-over-thousands-of-fires-across-parts-of-thailand/

Facebook/กรมอุทยานแห่งชาติ สัตว์ป่า และพันธุ์พืช The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation has issued an urgent alert as thousands of forest and plantation fires have been detected across parts of Thailand. According to a Nation Thailand report, Atthapol Charoenchansa, the department’s acting director-general issued a 24/7 alert yesterday. Firefighters have been ordered to check their equipment is in good working condition as they were placed on standby in areas of the north, north-east, west, and central Thailand. Related agencies in the affected areas are also setting up war rooms at various national parks and wildlife sanctuaries. The Protected Areas Regional Office has also been tasked with identifying which body is responsible for fighting fires that spread across borders. On Tuesday, the Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency identified a total of 3,768 fire hotspots across the kingdom, the highest since January 1. Nation Thailand reports that thousands of hotspots were visible on the Suomi satellite’s Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite. According to the report, 1,937 fires were in protected forests, 1,043 in national forests, and 280 fire were in agricultural areas. The western province of Kanchanaburi has the highest number of fires, at 577, followed by Tak with 495, Uttaradit with 237, 212 in Nan, and 190 in Phrae. The satellite has also picked up 3,370 fire hotspots in Laos, 2,809 in Myanmar, 2,758 in Cambodia, and 732 in Vietnam. The resulting haze has created dangerously high levels of PM2.5 air pollution in many parts of the country. Here is a LIVE map of all the fires around Thailand and neighbouring countries as of 4pm Thai time on March 3… Source: https://phuket-go.com/phuket-news/national-news/officials-issue-24-7-alert-over-thousands-of-fires-across-parts-of-thailand/ -- © Copyright Phuket GO 2023-03-03 - 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.

Government Boosts Security in Southern Border for Peace NARATHIWAT (NNT) - The government is increasing security measures and efforts to protect residents in the southern border provinces as part of its ongoing push for peace in the region. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288181-government-boosts-security-in-southern-border-for-peace/

NARATHIWAT (NNT) - The government is increasing security measures and efforts to protect residents in the southern border provinces as part of its ongoing push for peace in the region. Representatives of the government, led by Commander of the 4th Army Region Gen Pornsak Poolsawat, met with senior officials from the Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC) Fourth Region on March 2 to discuss solutions to the region’s security problems and ways to enforce the law against separatist groups. The priority, according to Gen Poolsawat, is to ensure state officials can carry out their duties safely and that residents can go about their daily lives without fear. He noted that persistent security problems in the South have allowed illegal activities, such as contraband smuggling, drug trafficking, and weapon smuggling, to flourish. As a result, authorities plan to increase surveillance along the border to close the escape routes used by those seeking to cause violence. The meeting also discussed ways to rebuild residents’ trust in authorities and the role of the Chor Por Pithak Puenti (Chor Por Area Protection) unit, which works closely with residents to keep an eye out for insurgents. The unit collaborates with a squad that patrols mountainous areas to search for insurgents’ hideouts. Lt Gen Santi Sakultanak, Director of the Fourth Region office of ISOC, emphasized the importance of enforcing laws against insurgents in a fair manner to avoid causing further violence. He added that dialogue is crucial to resolving the unrest, and state officials must keep communication open to reach out to leaders and communities and create an understanding of the security situation. Last year, peace talks resumed after a long suspension due to the pandemic, resulting in an agreement on a roadmap toward the development of a comprehensive peace plan. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG230303154406019 -- © Copyright NNT 2023-03-03 - 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 Smile Bus to Expand Bus Routes in Bangkok in 2023 BANGKOK (NNT) - In a bid to become the largest bus operator in Bangkok, Thai Smile Bus announced plans to nearly double its fleet of electric buses to 3,100 and expand its coverage to 122 routes this year. Currently, the privately owned company operates 1,250 electric buses on 71 routes in the capital city. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288180-thai-smile-bus-to-expand-bus-routes-in-bangkok-in-2023/

BANGKOK (NNT) - In a bid to become the largest bus operator in Bangkok, Thai Smile Bus announced plans to nearly double its fleet of electric buses to 3,100 and expand its coverage to 122 routes this year. Currently, the privately owned company operates 1,250 electric buses on 71 routes in the capital city. The expansion is made possible by the Department of Land Transport’s reform of bus routes, which granted permission for private operators to use electric vehicles on 77 new routes in the greater Bangkok metropolitan area. Thai Smile Bus was granted the right to operate 71 of these routes, with two other operators given permits for the remaining routes. Thai Smile Bus said it also supplied electric buses to other private bus operators on 45 of the 53 routes that had previously used diesel-powered buses. The hiring of more drivers and the acquisition of additional buses will enable Thai Smile Bus to meet the Department of Land Transport’s goal of increasing the number of public buses by 1,850 this year. This move, expected to reduce air pollution and provide a cheaper transportation alternative for commuters, is in line with Thailand’s push to use clean energy for public transport, as stated by Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob in January. The government said the support provided by Thai Smile Bus for the adoption of clean energy to reduce pollution and provide transport alternatives for commuters in Bangkok is highly commendable. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG230303142405952 -- © Copyright NNT 2023-03-03 - 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 Gastronomy Tourism E-Guidebook Released for Tourists BANGKOK (NNT) - The government has released a new guidebook to promote gastronomy tourism for Muslim and other foreign tourists. The e-book, titled "Muslim Friendly & Gastronomy Tourism Routes," is free to download in Thai and English. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288179-free-gastronomy-tourism-e-guidebook-released-for-tourists/

BANGKOK (NNT) - The government has released a new guidebook to promote gastronomy tourism for Muslim and other foreign tourists. The e-book, titled "Muslim Friendly & Gastronomy Tourism Routes," is free to download in Thai and English. According to Deputy Government Spokeswoman Ratchada Thanadirek, the guidebook aims to support self-drive tourism connecting 14 southern provinces of Thailand, as well as Malaysia, Singapore, and Batam Island in Indonesia. The 154-page guidebook offers two routes for tourists: the Muslim Friendly Tourism Route, which will guide tourists to visit places of interest to Muslim tourists, and the Gastronomy Route, which provides information on general tourist attractions and famous local restaurants in each location. The guidebook also provides a sample of each route, both undertaken in 20 days and starting in Chumphon province. In addition to the two routes, the guidebook has separate sections on the 14 southern provinces and provides information on how to apply for a tourist visa to enter Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia by crossing the borders. The guidebook also includes brief information on tourist destinations, recommended restaurants, and local goods in each province. The information in the guidebook is based on data as of August 9, 2022, and it provides links to websites or other sources for more updated information. With this new guidebook, the Thai government hopes to attract more tourists, especially Muslim tourists, to explore the gourmet specialties of Thailand’s southern region and neighboring countries. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG230303141001939 -- © Copyright NNT 2023-03-03 - 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.

MP Investigated for Gambling in Parliament Building BANGKOK (NNT) - An investigation is set to be launched into a Member of Parliament (MP), who is alleged to have engaged in illegal gambling activities in his office within the parliament building. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288178-mp-investigated-for-gambling-in-parliament-building/

BANGKOK (NNT) - An investigation is set to be launched into a Member of Parliament (MP), who is alleged to have engaged in illegal gambling activities in his office within the parliament building. Parliament President Chuan Leekpai has announced that the MP in question will be probed to determine whether he has violated the House’s code of ethics. The complaint was filed by the Association for the Protection of the Constitution’s Secretary-General, Srisuwan Janya, alleging that the MP had been playing card games for money with three fellow MPs on January 11th. The petition also claimed that the card game was recorded via a spycam, and the video clip shows a clear image of the accused MP, but the other three MPs’ images were less clear. Srisuwan stated that the video clip was mailed to him anonymously. He also disclosed that gambling activities had also occurred at the old parliament building, but there was insufficient evidence to take action against any alleged wrongdoers. Gambling is prohibited in Thailand, and the act also constitutes a criminal offense under the MP ethics law and the Gambling Act. Chuan, who chairs the House committee on MPs’ ethical conduct, said will decide on the appropriate punishment if the allegation is found to be true. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG230303153649011 -- © Copyright NNT 2023-03-03 - 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.

Education Ministry to Recruit Retired Teachers as Volunteer Educators BANGKOK (NNT) - The Education Ministry in Thailand is set to recruit around 30,000 retired teachers or retired specialists to work as volunteer teachers, providing skill training and special education. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288177-education-ministry-to-recruit-retired-teachers-as-volunteer-educators/

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Education Ministry in Thailand is set to recruit around 30,000 retired teachers or retired specialists to work as volunteer teachers, providing skill training and special education. This initiative is part of the government’s third phase of the operation plan to deal with the aging society, which is aimed at helping the elderly remain happy after retirement, while their potential can be used to develop the potential of people in other age groups. According to Deputy Government Spokeswoman Trisulee Trisaranakul, the project would be open to retired teachers and retired specialists from around the country. The applications would be processed via an online system, and the Education Ministry will soon announce details of the project on its website. The project would be implemented in cooperation with the Labour Ministry, the Social Development and Human Security Ministry, and the Interior Ministry. The recruited retirees would be assigned as volunteer teachers to help schools, teachers, parents, communities, and other sectors concerned. Many of them would teach work skills to communities or laborers under projects of the Labour Ministry. Trisulee highlighted the importance of the implementation of the operation plan, as Thailand had become an aging society last year, and the population of senior citizens is expected to rise to 28% of the total population in 11 years. This project will not only provide education and training but also help the elderly remain engaged and active in society, which is crucial for their well-being. The third-phase operation plan is designed for implementation from this year until 2037. The Education Ministry’s project is one of the measures taken by the Thai government to address the challenges that come with an aging society. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG230303153002003 -- © Copyright NNT 2023-03-03 - 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.

True and Dtac Merge to Boost Local Business Transformation in Thailand BANGKOK (NNT) - True and Dtac have merged to form a new entity that aims to bridge the digital divide and enable the digital transformation of local businesses in Thailand. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288175-true-and-dtac-merge-to-boost-local-business-transformation-in-thailand/

BANGKOK (NNT) - True and Dtac have merged to form a new entity that aims to bridge the digital divide and enable the digital transformation of local businesses in Thailand. The new company, called "True Corporation Public Company Limited", aims to become the country’s leading telecom-tech company based on the strengths of the amalgamated companies. Speaking at a press conference at Samyan Mitrtown in Bangkok, the executives of the new corporation revealed their vision for Thailand’s limitless possibilities with broader access to digital connectivity, technology investments, and connected services. True and Dtac will now account for 54% of the telecom market share in Thailand, with AIS following closely with 46%. After receiving approval from the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission, True, under the CP Group, and Dtac, owned by Telenor Group, formed a new company under an equal partnership scheme. Even though it is an equal partnership, they will retain the company’s name as "True Corporation". The merger will create a market leader in mobile subscribers, with 33.8 million TrueMove H users and 21.2 million Dtac members. In addition, the company has 5 million TrueOnline users and 3.2 million TrueVision users. The company aims to be the undisputed network leader, with plans to develop 5G coverage to cover 98% of Thailand’s population by 2026. The new corporation will also invest in digital startups, raise 7.3 billion baht for its venture capital fund with partners, and be committed to being carbon-neutral and waste-free by 2030. As part of its strong ESG standards, the company also aims to be a net-zero greenhouse gas organization by 2050. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG230303151737997 -- © Copyright NNT 2023-03-03 - 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.

PM is Satisfied with Progress on Field of Waste Management BANGKOK, March 3 (TNA) – Prime Minister General. Prayut Chan-o-cha commended Thailand’s progress on field of waste management through bilateral cooperation between Thailand and Japan, according to Deputy Secretary-General to the Prime Minister and Acting Government Spokesperson Anucha Burapachaisri. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288174-pm-is-satisfied-with-progress-on-field-of-waste-management/

BANGKOK, March 3 (TNA) – Prime Minister General. Prayut Chan-o-cha commended Thailand’s progress on field of waste management through bilateral cooperation between Thailand and Japan, according to Deputy Secretary-General to the Prime Minister and Acting Government Spokesperson Anucha Burapachaisri. Thailand’s cooperation with Japan on field of waste management has been forged under the Memorandum of Cooperation in the Field of Waste Management, signed in 2016 between Ministry of Industry’s Department of Industrial Works and Environmental Regeneration and Material Cycles Bureau, Ministry of the Environment of Japan. Later, both parties came to terms to renew the Memorandum to promote bilateral cooperation in a wider range of waste management areas. Full Story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-1126558 -- © Copyright Thai News Agency 2023-03-03 - 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.

Tycoon Srettha says he only wants the PM post Real estate tycoon Srettha Thavisin made clear today (Friday) that he will not accept any ministerial portfolio other than that of prime minister if the Pheu Thai Party becomes the core party in a new government coalition after the election. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288173-tycoon-srettha-says-he-only-wants-the-pm-post/

Real estate tycoon Srettha Thavisin made clear today (Friday) that he will not accept any ministerial portfolio other than that of prime minister if the Pheu Thai Party becomes the core party in a new government coalition after the election. Srettha, who was recently appointed chief advisor to Paetongtarn Shinawatra, head of the “Pheu Thai family”, explained that, as a Thai citizen, he believes he can be useful to Thailand and the prime minister is powerful and important enough to get the jobs done. Asked by a reporter whether his statement means that he will not accept any political post short of the top job, he responded “No, I will not accept.” Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/tycoon-srettha-says-he-only-wants-the-pm-post/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-03-03 - 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’s transport minister Saksayam ordered to cease performing his duty Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob has been ordered by the Constitutional Court to cease performing his duty, effective today (Friday), after the court accepted a complaint from 54 opposition MPs, alleging that the minister is the owner of Buri Charoen Construction Limited Partnership. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288172-thailand’s-transport-minister-saksayam-ordered-to-cease-performing-his-duty/

Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob has been ordered by the Constitutional Court to cease performing his duty, effective today (Friday), after the court accepted a complaint from 54 opposition MPs, alleging that the minister is the owner of Buri Charoen Construction Limited Partnership. According to Section 187 of the Constitution, a minister cannot hold a stake in or be involved in the management of a business. Violation of the provision will result to the loss of the ministerial post, as stipulated in Section 170 of the charter. Saksayam has the right to defend himself before the court within 15 days of receiving the court order to cease work. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thailands-transport-minister-saksayam-ordered-to-cease-performing-his-duty/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-03-03 - 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’s dry season officially begins on Sunday Thailand will enter this year’s dry season on Sunday and it will be hotter than last year, with average high temperatures forecast at 35.5oC and 40-43oC in Tak, Sukhothai, Lampang and Mae Hong Son provinces. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288171-thailand’s-dry-season-officially-begins-on-sunday/

Thailand will enter this year’s dry season on Sunday and it will be hotter than last year, with average high temperatures forecast at 35.5oC and 40-43oC in Tak, Sukhothai, Lampang and Mae Hong Son provinces. Temperatures in Bangkok and surrounding areas are forecast to peak at 39oC, according to the Meteorological Department. The department said today (Friday) that the dry season will begin due to the change of the north-easterly monsoon wind to south-easterly over the north of the country and an increase in daytime temperatures in the north of the country, with temperatures forecast at 35oC and higher. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thailands-dry-season-officially-begins-on-sunday/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-03-03 - 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 youth finishes 2nd in bobsleigh race in South Korea A Thai teenager has made Thai sport history by being the runner-up in the bobsleigh event at the OMEGA Youth Series Competition, held at the Olympic Sliding Centre in South Korea’s PyeongChang on March 1st and 2nd. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288170-thai-youth-finishes-2nd-in-bobsleigh-race-in-south-korea/

A Thai teenager has made Thai sport history by being the runner-up in the bobsleigh event at the OMEGA Youth Series Competition, held at the Olympic Sliding Centre in South Korea’s PyeongChang on March 1st and 2nd. The young athlete, Ayase Campeol, finished the race in 1 minute 58.19 seconds, after her competitor from Denmark,who finished 1.06 seconds faster. Athletes who accumulate high scores gain the right to compete in the Youth Olympic Winter Sports next year. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thai-youth-finishes-2nd-in-bobsleigh-race-in-south-korea/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-03-03 - 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.

Personal and credit card loans contribute to rise in Thailand’s household debt Household debt for the third quarter of 2022 increased by 3.9%, to over 14.9 trillion baht for the first time in five quarters, largely due to the rise in personal loans and credit card borrowing, according to the National Economic and Social Development Council. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1288098-personal-and-credit-card-loans-contribute-to-rise-in-thailand’s-household-debt/