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7 Provinces Warned of Rising Mekong River BANGKOK, May 25 (TNA) – The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation has warned people in seven northeastern provinces that the Mekong River will rise on May 25 and 26. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260645-7-provinces-warned-of-rising-mekong-river/

BANGKOK, May 25 (TNA) – The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation has warned people in seven northeastern provinces that the Mekong River will rise on May 25 and 26. The warning followed the report from the Office of the National Water Resources that heavy rains measured 250 millimeters in Laos and the discharge rate at the Nam Ou dam in Laos was increased from 500 cubic meters per second to 2,400 cubic meters per second. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe The flow through the Xayaburi dam was thus expected at 6,600 cubic meters per second and that would affect the level of the Mekong River. Full story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-948390 -- © Copyright Thai News Agency 2022-05-25 - 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.

"I'm not selling my lucky eel - even for 10,000 baht - locals get praying Daily News Thai Caption: Merit worthy Daily News reporters - who clearly didn't have much better to do - went to Rayong after hearing about a lucky eel, notes ASEAN NOW. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260643-im-not-selling-my-lucky-eel-even-for-10000-baht-locals-get-praying/

Daily News Thai Caption: Merit worthy Daily News reporters - who clearly didn't have much better to do - went to Rayong after hearing about a lucky eel, notes ASEAN NOW. Manop, 30, a resident of Klaeng said that he has a sideline job - catching eels. He uses a PVC pipe and shellfish as bait in a swamp next to his house. He was stunned when he caught an albino eel - he'd never seen the like of it. Now all the locals were turning up to pray to it in the hope of winning the lottery. Picture: Daily News He said he's been offered 10,000 baht for the 300 gram, 67 cm long specimen but no way was he selling his "lucky" catch. Thais, it appears, will stop at nothing to try and get the winning numbers. In another story today on ASEAN NOW they thought that the death of a fisherman would lead them to riches in the next draw, due June 1st. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-05-25 - 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. Get your business in front of millions of customers who read ASEAN NOW with an interest in Thailand every month - email [email protected] for more information

Mum convinced her teen son who was stabbed twice is a victim of mistaken identity - he has the same name as a neighbor Picture: Daily News Daily News went to a housing estate in Bang Rak Noi, Nonthaburi north west of Bangkok after a stabbing incident last Friday. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260642-mum-convinced-her-teen-son-who-was-stabbed-twice-is-a-victim-of-mistaken-identity-he-has-the-same-name-as-a-neighbor/

Picture: Daily News Daily News went to a housing estate in Bang Rak Noi, Nonthaburi north west of Bangkok after a stabbing incident last Friday. Anat, 17, was roughed up then stabbed in the abdomen and ribs after three men arrived on a motorcycle. He lived but is grievously ill in hospital. His 40 year old mother told reporters that she believes it was a case of mistaken identity because a boy who lives next door who is having problems with a gang is also called Anat and even looks like him. She said that last Friday her son was sitting in a grassy area in the estate when the three men arrived. He then went to be with four friends when the men approached them. The other guys ran for their lives leaving Anat confused. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe He was punched, kicked then stabbed twice. Satisfied with their handiwork the assailants then cooly left. She said that her son had never had any trouble with anyone and the gang were clearly after the neighbor and it was a case of mistaken identity. The younger brother of the other Anat said it was true. His elder sibling is in hiding elsewhere as the gang are determined to kill him. Daily News didn't say what it was about, just that the Bang Sri Muang police were studying CCTV to try and get a lead. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-05-25 - 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. Get your business in front of millions of customers who read ASEAN NOW with an interest in Thailand every month - email [email protected] for more information

Fisherman died in his own net - now ghoulish locals dream of lottery win Picture: 77kaoded 77kaoded published a story about a tragedy of an old fisherman who died after getting entangled in his own net. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260640-fisherman-died-in-his-own-net-now-ghoulish-locals-dream-of-lottery-win/

Picture: 77kaoded 77kaoded published a story about a tragedy of an old fisherman who died after getting entangled in his own net. Now in a sick twist the locals in his village think they can benefit by winning the lottery, notes ASEAN NOW. Lt-Col Phichet Machuay of the Khok Samrong police in Lopburi, central Thailand, and rescue services were called after Long Thongnak, 64, was found dead in a klong in Moo 11. At the scene police found four fish in a collection net and two in a fishing net. The body of Long was laid out dressed only in a pair of underpants. Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Tee, 36, the victim's son-in-law said that Long had gone fishing at midday yesterday and when he hadn't come home by 5pm he went looking for him. At the klong he found shoes and a bag but no sign of his father-in-law. He shouted but got no response. When he tried to retrieve the older man's fishing net it was stuck. So he dove into the water and got a terrible shock. Long was under the water entangled in his own net 1.5 meters down. He hauled him up onto the bank along with the two fish also in the net. Police believe he got caught and there was no one around to help. After struggling to get out he got exhausted and drowned. The locals said that many people have died in the klong. They believe it is an omen for a lottery win with the age of the victim 64 and the numbers of fish - 2 and 4 - helping to give them the winning numbers. Relatives believe it was an accident and are preparing for the funeral after an autopsy. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-05-25 - 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. Get your business in front of millions of customers who read ASEAN NOW with an interest in Thailand every month - email [email protected] for more information

Thailand gym attack: Hastings victim's face 'butchered' Gary Reed's eye socket was shattered in the attack. A British man who was attacked in a gym in Thailand says his face was "butchered", leaving him fighting to save his eye so he can return home. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260639-thailand-gym-attack-hastings-victims-face-butchered/

Gary Reed's eye socket was shattered in the attack. A British man who was attacked in a gym in Thailand says his face was "butchered", leaving him fighting to save his eye so he can return home. Gary Reed, from Hastings in East Sussex, was struck with a dumbbell while working out in Pattaya on 16 May. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe He said the attack shattered the orbital bone around his eye that now requires reconstructing. Full story: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-sussex-61556251 -- © Copyright BBC 2022-05-25 - 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.

Pattaya video: Multiple shots fired at famous Thai YouTuber's bike shop Picture: INN INN reported on an incident at a bike shop in Bang Lamung, Pattaya in which 13 shots were fired. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260636-pattaya-video-multiple-shots-fired-at-famous-thai-youtubers-bike-shop/

Picture: INN INN reported on an incident at a bike shop in Bang Lamung, Pattaya in which 13 shots were fired. The shop is owned by Thada Bunphan or "Es Rom Klao", a famous tattooed YouTuber who has more than a quarter of a million subscribers. The YouTuber wasted no time in going live on his site to tell his fans in a video what had happened at 3 am yesterday morning. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Picture: INN No one was hit but a Honda City car belonging to an associate was damaged by one shot. In total 13 shots were fired. Picture: INN Thada said he knows who it was - a disgruntled customer who was unhappy with a bike repair. Bang Lamung police received a report from a mechanic at the shop and promised to investigate and check the areas' CCTV. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-05-25 - 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. Get your business in front of millions of customers who read ASEAN NOW with an interest in Thailand every month - email [email protected] for more information

EGAT Works With Microsoft to Mitigate Carbon Emissions by Paul Rujopakarn BANGKOK (NNT) - The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) and Microsoft Thailand have joined hands on efforts to mitigate carbon emissions. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260635-egat-works-with-microsoft-to-mitigate-carbon-emissions/

by Paul Rujopakarn BANGKOK (NNT) - The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) and Microsoft Thailand have joined hands on efforts to mitigate carbon emissions. EGAT Governor Boonyanit Wongrukmit and Dhanawat Suthumpun, managing director for Microsoft Thailand, signed a Memorandum of Understanding under the joint goal of value creation for EGAT through digital transformation. The 3-year collaboration will cover three key areas. The first involves innovating for a sustainable future through studies and explorations of digital technology integration. These include cloud platforms to accelerate value creation and business innovations in areas such as renewable energy, battery energy storage systems, grid modernization, and carbon capture and storage. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe The agreement will also modernize EGAT’s operations with digital procedures and systems that incorporate expertise in technology, automation and AI into management functions. These include internal systems within power plants, carbon emission analyses, and environmental impact assessments to foster sustainable development. The last area involves strengthening EGAT’s infrastructure to support changes in the digital era by digitizing documents, utilizing cloud and other innovations to analyze in-depth data, modernize operational processes, enhance the organization’s performance, and transform its IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and data privacy systems to meet global standards. -- © Copyright NNT 2022-05-25 - 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.

"Holy Father" hits back! Loony cult leader sues Chaiyaphum governor who mocks him in Facebook response Picture: INN The affair of the cult leader known as Phra Bida or the Holy Father has taken a new, and somewhat comical twist, notes ASEAN NOW. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260634-holy-father-hits-back-loony-cult-leader-sues-chaiyaphum-governor-who-mocks-him-in-facebook-response/

Picture: INN The affair of the cult leader known as Phra Bida or the Holy Father has taken a new, and somewhat comical twist, notes ASEAN NOW. Earlier this month the loony guru who advocated that his disciples eat his skin scapings, urine and feces for good health and who kept 11 decaying corpses at his Chaiyaphum retreat was slapped with eight criminal charges. He was subsequently bailed and fled to Phu Kradung, Loei, also in north east Thailand. Now the Holy Father has hit back. Chaiyaphum governor Kraisorn Kongchalat went on his personal Facebook page to mock his adversary. Kraisorn had earlier led the raid on the cult with a crime busting celebrity. Kraisorn said on Facebook: "Oooh! His holiness Phra Bida is suing me and wants me arrested. Now that's a badge of honor for my civil service work..he he". Earlier Kannamas Mancharoen, a female lawyer, had gone to the police to file charges on behalf of her client, Thawee Nanla (the holy father). The charges are trespass and dereliction of duty, reported INN. INN gave no indication that the police would arrest the governor whose Facebook post clearly indicated he wasn't the slightest bit worried, notes ASEAN NOW. The story has been the talk of Thailand over the last few weeks, the latest cultist preying on the gullible in Thailand. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-05-25 - 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. Get your business in front of millions of customers who read ASEAN NOW with an interest in Thailand every month - email [email protected] for more information

Famous Thai hitman arrested in Ranong after hiding out in Myanmar - he sought medical treatment in Thailand and was nabbed Picture: Siam Rath Siam Rath reported on the arrest of a famous hitman known as "Toy Rap Ro" - named after the sub-district of Chumphon where he hails from. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260630-famous-thai-hitman-arrested-in-ranong-after-hiding-out-in-myanmar-he-sought-medical-treatment-in-thailand-and-was-nabbed/

Picture: Siam Rath Siam Rath reported on the arrest of a famous hitman known as "Toy Rap Ro" - named after the sub-district of Chumphon where he hails from. Thep Satree special forces in conjunction with the Ranong police and military in the south heard that Nirut Krajang, 41, had returned to Thailand after hiding out in Myanmar. He was named in a Chumporn court warrant for premeditated murder. After seeing the suspect in a pick-up go into Ranong the authorities waited to ambush him on the return trip on the Kraburi to Rap Ro Road. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Picture: Siam Rath When the suspect saw the authorities he abandoned his pick-up and ran off but was soon in custody. Taken into evidence was a short shotgun, 320 yaba tablets and 26.5 grams of crystal meth. The suspect admitted that the weapon and the drugs were his. In addition to taking drugs he was dealing too. He had fled to Myanmar when the arrest warrant was issued and worked for four months in forestry there before he suffered an eye injury. He returned to Thailand for treatment at a hospital which proved to be his downfall. He is now in the custody of the Pak Chan police in Ranong. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-05-25 - 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. Get your business in front of millions of customers who read ASEAN NOW with an interest in Thailand every month - email [email protected] for more information

PM to attend 27th Nikkei Forum in Japan BANGKOK, May 25 (TNA) – Prime Minister and Defense Minister Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha is scheduled to travel to Tokyo, Japan during May 25-27 to attend the 27th International Conference on the Future of Asia (Nikkei Forum) upon. an invitation of Nikkei Inc., said Government Spokesperson Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260629-pm-to-attend-27th-nikkei-forum-in-japan/

BANGKOK, May 25 (TNA) – Prime Minister and Defense Minister Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha is scheduled to travel to Tokyo, Japan during May 25-27 to attend the 27th International Conference on the Future of Asia (Nikkei Forum) upon. an invitation of Nikkei Inc., said Government Spokesperson Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana. The International Conference on the Future of Asia, or Nikkei Forum, has been held annually since 1995 by Nikkei Inc., a Japanese media company which owns The Nikkei and the Financial Times. Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe This year, political, economic and academic leaders from the Asia-Pacific region are invited to offer their opinions on regional issues and the role of Asia in the world under the theme: “Redefining Asia's Role in a Divided World”. The Prime Minister first attended the 26th Nikkei Forum last year via a teleconference, and this year will be his first in-person attendance at the event. Full story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-948284 -- © Copyright Thai News Agency 2022-05-25 - 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.

Wealthy father and daughter in "moo ping" business charged with selling Thai women into sex slavery in Bahrain Picture: Siam Rath Siam Rath reported that officers of the Anti-Human Trafficking Police arrested two wealthy business people in Thonburi, western Bangkok yesterday. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260628-wealthy-father-and-daughter-in-moo-ping-business-charged-with-selling-thai-women-into-sex-slavery-in-bahrain/

Picture: Siam Rath Siam Rath reported that officers of the Anti-Human Trafficking Police arrested two wealthy business people in Thonburi, western Bangkok yesterday. Picked up on warrants for human trafficking were Wiraya, 54, and Wachiraporn or Dr Wachi, 37. They were taken into custody beside the road in Soi Thaksin 4 in Bang Yi Ruea. They denied everything. The pair are mega rich individuials with interests in rental properties and many companies including one of Thailand's biggest "moo ping" or pork ball suppliers. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe It is alleged that from the start of 2015 they used their name and influence to recruit attractive women to work in Bahrain. The women thought they were going to be well paid for work in traditional Thai massage but instead were forced into sex slavery. Recently some escaped and went to the human trafficking police for help. The father and daughter are now being held in custody as investigations continue. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-05-25 - 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. Get your business in front of millions of customers who read ASEAN NOW with an interest in Thailand every month - email [email protected] for more information

Elon Musk’s Tesla registers subsidiary in Thailand By Online Reporter Electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla Inc has registered a subsidiary in Thailand, according to documents filed with the Department of Business Development. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260627-elon-musk’s-tesla-registers-subsidiary-in-thailand/

By Online Reporter Electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla Inc has registered a subsidiary in Thailand, according to documents filed with the Department of Business Development. The subsidiary, under the name of Tesla (Thailand) Co., Ltd. with a corporate registration number 0105565069229, was registered on April 25, 2022 with a registered capital of 3,000,000 baht. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe The company is registered at 87 M Thai Tower, All Seasons Place, Room No. 2319, Floor 23, Wireless Road, Lumpini, Pathumwan, Bangkok. The formal description of the company’s operations includes the selling of electric automobiles, mounted energy storage systems and devices used with mounted energy storage systems. Full story: https://www.huahintoday.com/thailand-news/elon-musks-tesla-registers-subsidiary-in-thailand/ -- © Copyright Hua Hin Today 2022-05-25 - 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.