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Naew Na Tha Caption: Breathe it all in! Weird sniffing glue behavior in a taxi revealed Naew Na repeated claims made on a popular Facebook page that a taxi driver was sniffing glue. A video of the incident yesterday early evening near the Phayathai intersection had been posted. It showed a driver in a clearly marked cab putting his nose into a bag of something. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe The poster thought he was glue sniffing and that would be dangerous for potential passengers. Naew Na called him a danger to society. Doubtless he will be interviewed soon, so more of this as we hear of it. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-04-23 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 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 AA.mp4

Four-meter king cobra captured in Uthai Thani Picture: Naew Na Naew Na reported on a case of a snake being found in a house in Uthai Thani province in lower northern Thailand. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257620-four-meter-king-cobra-captured-in-uthai-thani/

Picture: Naew Na Naew Na reported on a case of a snake being found in a house in Uthai Thani province in lower northern Thailand. Thassanee Singhchom who lives in Muang district was casually walking out to a toilet at her house when she was confronted by a king cobra. She said she screamed and dashed indoors only daring to peer out after some time to see that the snake had coiled itself up in a storage area for machinery. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe B.B., a transgender at the rescue service and called "Mor Jap Ngu" (Dr Snakecatcher) by the media, led the rescue. But B.B. didn't have matters completely in hand and at one point the 4 meter serpent fled to some undergrowth. But a rope soon had the rampant beast under control - and plenty of time indoors for the pictures to prove it. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-04-23 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 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

Jobless man turned to fishing - but transporting drugs across the Mekong was more lucrative Picture: Siam Rath Special teams in Nakhon Phanom in NE Thailand announced the arrest of 52 year old Phisamai Suwanbupha or Pik, reported Siam Rath. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257615-jobless-man-turned-to-fishing-but-transporting-drugs-across-the-mekong-was-more-lucrative/

Picture: Siam Rath Special teams in Nakhon Phanom in NE Thailand announced the arrest of 52 year old Phisamai Suwanbupha or Pik, reported Siam Rath. They knew he had been up to illegal criminal activity but never caught him with the evidence. That changed a few days ago when he was caught with 16,000 yaba pills after making a visit to the Laotian side of the river opposite Tha Uthen district. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe He admitted to smuggling drugs for a long time. He said he had no particular job so turned to fishing but soon saw there was far more money in smuggling. Police are looking for the bigger fish behind the operation and making sure that other fisherman on the river don't get the same idea about "easy money" in drugs. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-04-23 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 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

Phuket: 'Service Establishment' in well known Patong hotel ordered shut for 15 days after complaints Daily News Thai Caption: 'Service Establishment' ordered shut Daily News reported that a service establishment - a euphemism for a place of prostitution - was ordered shut in the Patong area of Phuket. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257614-phuket-service-establishment-in-well-known-patong-hotel-ordered-shut-for-15-days-after-complaints/

Daily News Thai Caption: 'Service Establishment' ordered shut Daily News reported that a service establishment - a euphemism for a place of prostitution - was ordered shut in the Patong area of Phuket. The restaurant will be shut for 15 days following complaints from locals about noise and alcohol being sold after hours. The place was raided by Patong police and DOPA officials at 2 am last Saturday. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe The manager admitted charges related to opening after hours and breaking health rules. Local official Somprach Prapsongkhram said that the authority had acted promptly for the good of the people and would continue to regulate activities in hotels. The hotel and restaurant were not named in the Daily News story. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-04-23 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 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

Anutin's marijuana odyssey: It's the latest leg in the south Picture: Thai Rath Thai Rath reported that deputy prime minister and health minister Anutin Charnvirakul went to Ranong in southern Thailand on the latest leg of his tour around Thailand promoting medical marijuana and hemp. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257612-anutins-marijuana-odyssey-its-the-latest-leg-in-the-south/

Picture: Thai Rath Thai Rath reported that deputy prime minister and health minister Anutin Charnvirakul went to Ranong in southern Thailand on the latest leg of his tour around Thailand promoting medical marijuana and hemp. The minister's key words were medical, economy and benefits for the Thais when it comes to the plant now hailed as a savior. He also managed to mention tourism - medical tourism, that is. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Picture: Thai Rath Anutin was shown how to incorporate the leaves of the plant into local food. The event at Pichai Ratanakhan school in Muang district aims to increase awareness, explain the legal position and advise on production techniques for growing plants suitable for medical grade marijuana. The seven provinces that make up health Region 11 have issued permission to 36 places covering 63,247 square meters for growing space. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-04-23 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 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

Phuket warns of fraudsters using Phuket police ID cards to ask for money from victims By Goong Nang(GN) Phuket – Phuket Police are warning people as fraudsters are using police identification to ask for money from victims. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257611-phuket-warns-of-fraudsters-using-phuket-police-id-cards-to-ask-for-money-from-victims/

By Goong Nang(GN) Phuket – Phuket Police are warning people as fraudsters are using police identification to ask for money from victims. The Phuket Provincial Police has announced a warning stating that are not involved with any scammers. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Full story: https://thephuketexpress.com/2022/04/23/phuket-warns-of-fraudsters-using-phuket-police-id-cards-to-ask-for-money-from-victims/ -- © Copyright The Phuket Express 2022-04-23 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates

UPDATE: Missing family alive in Turkey: Daughter just wants to hug parents - no idea about 10M baht debts claim Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257610-missing-family-alive-in-turkey-daughter-just-wants-to-hug-parents-no-idea-about-10m-baht-debts-claim/

Missing family alive in Turkey: Daughter just wants to hug parents - no idea about 10M baht debts claim Picture: Thai Rath Thai media continued to report on the disappearance of a couple and two children from their house in Sukhothai, northern Thailand. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257610-missing-family-alive-in-turkey-daughter-just-wants-to-hug-parents-no-idea-about-10m-baht-debts-claim/

Picture: Thai Rath Thai media continued to report on the disappearance of a couple and two children from their house in Sukhothai, northern Thailand. Nirut Bunchu and his wife Nareumol Petchbunmee, both 41, went missing on April 10th with their two youngest children aged 12 and 7. Now police have told Nirut's father Luan and their 19 year old daughter Hiranya that the family are safe, reported Thai Rath. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe They flew from Suvarnabhumi on April 10th bound for Istanbul, Turkey. Hiranya said that it was a relief that her parents and younger siblings were safe. She said she just wanted to give her mum and dad a hug and would not ask them why they had left Thailand. If they wanted to tell her it is up to them. Luan also expressed his relief. Pressed by reporters about the couple reportedly fleeing debts of 10 million baht he said that he had no idea about that and just wants them to come back. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-04-23 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 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

International tourism will be significantly revived after Test and Go ends, Thai Chamber of Commerce Chairman says By Nop Meechukhun PHOTO: Post Today Bangkok – The Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC) believed that international tourism would be significantly revived after the government had scrapped the RT-PCR testing, and basically the entire Test and Go program, for international arrivals before entering the Kingdom. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257608-international-tourism-will-be-significantly-revived-after-test-and-go-ends-thai-chamber-of-commerce-chairman-says/

PHOTO: Post Today By Nop Meechukhun Bangkok – The Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC) believed that international tourism would be significantly revived after the government had scrapped the RT-PCR testing, and basically the entire Test and Go program, for international arrivals before entering the Kingdom. TCC Chairman Sanan Angubolkul said after the Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) ended the ‘Test&Go’ scheme and mandatory health testing yesterday, April 22nd, that he would like to thank the government for listening to the entrepreneurs’ outcry. He believed that the cancellation on May 1st would bring trading, investment, and tourism back to life. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe “Trading and service sectors would recover faster. Private sectors would also help support entrepreneurs to help comply with various measures to prevent the Covid-19 spread. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/04/23/international-tourism-will-be-significantly-revived-after-test-and-go-ends-thai-chamber-of-commerce-chairman-says/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-04-23 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates

Couple arrested in Chonburi for allegedly producing contaminated sausages and food By Goong Nang(GN) Chonburi – A couple has been arrested in Chonburi for allegedly producing contaminated sausages and food. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257607-couple-arrested-in-chonburi-for-allegedly-producing-contaminated-sausages-and-food/

By Goong Nang(GN) Chonburi – A couple has been arrested in Chonburi for allegedly producing contaminated sausages and food. The Consumer Protection Police Division (CPPD) yesterday (April 22nd) reported that they have arrested a wanted suspect from the Chonburi Provincial Court who is named by Chonburi police only as Mr. Sinart, 38, at a house in Nong Khang Khok, Mueang Chonburi district. Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe The arrest follows an incident after many children allegedly got very sick after eating sausages in February this year. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/04/23/couple-arrested-in-chonburi-for-allegedly-producing-contaminated-sausages-and-food/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-04-23 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates

COVID-19 - April 23: Thailand reports 20,052 new coronavirus cases, 22,361 recoveries, 129 deaths File photo Thailand on Saturday (April 23) reported 20,052 new COVID-19 cases, 22,361 recoveries and 129 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257606-covid-19-april-23-thailand-reports-20052-new-coronavirus-cases-22361-recoveries-129-deaths/ //CLOSED// /Admin

COVID-19 - April 23: Thailand reports 20,052 new coronavirus cases, 22,361 recoveries, 129 deaths File photo Thailand on Saturday (April 23) reported 20,052 new COVID-19 cases, 22,361 recoveries and 129 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257606-covid-19-april-23-thailand-reports-20052-new-coronavirus-cases-22361-recoveries-129-deaths/

File photo Thailand on Saturday (April 23) reported 20,052 new COVID-19 cases, 22,361 recoveries and 129 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. Saturday’s cases bring the total number of COVID-19 infections in Thailand to 4,148,090 with 27,649 deaths. The news comes the Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) on Friday, decided to relax disease controls from May 1, ending control (orange) zones in its revision of the colour-coded zoning during Friday’s meeting. Only high surveillance (yellow) zones and tourism pilot (blue) zones will remain, starting from May 1. There will be no more maximum and strict Covid-19 control (dark-red), maximum control (red) zones, surveillance (green) zones.** **Thai News Agency contributed to this report Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-04-23 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 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 further eases entry restrictions for international travellers https://aseannow.com/topic/1257529-thailand-further-eases-entry-restrictions-for-international-travellers/ //CLOSED// /Admin

Sea turtle eggs found on beach in Phang Nga By Goong Nang(GN) Phang Nga – More sea turtle eggs were found on a beach in the Phang Nga province, north of Phuket yesterday (April 21st). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257602-sea-turtle-eggs-found-on-beach-in-phang-nga/

By Goong Nang(GN) Phang Nga – More sea turtle eggs were found on a beach in the Phang Nga province, north of Phuket yesterday (April 21st). The Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) Phang Nga office was notified of the sea turtle eggs from locals at the Natai Beach in the Khok Kloi sub-district, Takua Thung district. Officials went to the beach where they found the nest with sea turtle eggs buried inside. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Full story: https://thephuketexpress.com/2022/04/22/sea-turtle-eggs-found-on-beach-in-phang-nga/ -- © Copyright The Phuket Express 2022-04-23 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates

Chonburi to host Moon Rock Pattaya Organic concert on April 23rd-24th to raise money for people in need By Tanakorn Panyadee Bang Lamung, Chonburi – Chonburi will host the Moon Rock Pattaya Organic charity concert on April 23rd-24th to raise money for homeless people and HIV patients in Chonburi. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257601-chonburi-to-host-moon-rock-pattaya-organic-concert-on-april-23rd-24th-to-raise-money-for-people-in-need/