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Deputy Prime Minister and Democrat Party Leader Jurin Laksanawisit offered a public apology this morning (Tuesday) over the sexual abuse scandal implicating its former deputy leader, Prinn Panitchpakdi, and announced his resignation as chair of two national committees on gender equality and women’s policies. “As leader of the Democrat party, I am profoundly sorry and take this opportunity to apologise for everything that has happened concerning one of the party’s personnel,” said Jurin during a press conference at the party’s head office. Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe As head of the party, who had a key role in bringing Prinn into the party and, even though the latter’s admission to the party had gone through the executive committee and was approved by the general assembly of the party, he said that he cannot dodge the responsibility and must try to resolve the problem. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/democrat-party-leader-offers-public-apology-over-sexual-abuse-controversy/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-04-19 - 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

Nine vehicle collision in the rain on Nakhon-In Road, Nonthaburi Picture: 77kaoded 77kaoded reported that there was a nine vehicle mostly concertina collision after heavy rain in the Nonthaburi area on Nakhon-In Road. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257191-nine-vehicle-collision-in-the-rain-on-nakhon-in-road-nonthaburi/

Picture: 77kaoded 77kaoded reported that there was a nine vehicle mostly concertina collision after heavy rain in the Nonthaburi area on Nakhon-In Road. It was expected to take the authorities an hour before traffic was flowing again at the tail end of yesterday's evening rush hour. Cars and pick-ups were involved. Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Picture: 77kaoded One lady in a Mazda aged 29 said she was driving from the the Rama 5 bridge and there was heavy rain so she was going slowly but someone else swerving to avoid the pile-up went into her path. Bangsri Muang police are dealing with the aftermath in which five cars were badly damaged. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-04-19 - 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 Picture: 77kaoded Picture: 77kaoded Picture: 77kaoded

Anutin heads to Ranong to promote medical marijuana Picture: INN Thai DPM and Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul will be heading south this week on the latest leg of his nationwide tour to promote his baby, medical marijuana. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257189-anutin-heads-to-ranong-to-promote-medical-marijuana/

Picture: INN Thai DPM and Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul will be heading south this week on the latest leg of his nationwide tour to promote his baby, medical marijuana. Ranong health official Dr Norathep Assawapachara said the minister would be in the southern Thai province at the Pichai Rattanakhun school in Muang District on Friday. His visit has created widespread interest in the southern provinces around Ranong where there is already interest in growing marijuana for medical purposes, reported INN. As in other events recently in the north east of Thailand there will be workshops at the event showing how to grow hemp and marijuana as well as it being a showcase for products. Those products include something called "Giant Rarerng Kan" that the minister will be encouraged to add condiments to. It's a play on having fun together and the first syllable of ganja in Thai. More familiar among the products will be Ganja Cookies. Less familiar are Marijuana Steamed Buns (salapao ganja) and "Cannabis Love Water" (nam rak 'gan'). But the reality is that while the products may be tasty no one will be getting 'happy'. Only plants containing 0.2% THC - the drug that makes users stoned - can be grown legally in Thailand. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-04-19 - 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

Fourteen women file sexual abuse complaints against ex-Democrat Prinn To date, fourteen alleged victims of sexual abuse have lodged complaints with Lumpini police against former Democrat party deputy leader Prinn Panitchpakdi, in Thailand’s most high-profile “Me Too” case so far. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257187-fourteen-women-file-sexual-abuse-complaints-against-ex-democrat-prinn/

To date, fourteen alleged victims of sexual abuse have lodged complaints with Lumpini police against former Democrat party deputy leader Prinn Panitchpakdi, in Thailand’s most high-profile “Me Too” case so far. Seven of the complaints were filed yesterday (Monday) alone. Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe According to the police, all 14 women insist that they did not know each other previously but, after being allegedly sexually abused, they felt dehumanised until they decided to come forward to the police. Most of the alleged sexual abuse took place in recent years, with one case, a 43-year-old woman, alleging that she was assaulted by Prinn about 15 years ago, while they were both working in the same building in Bangkok. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/fourteen-women-file-sexual-abuse-complaints-against-ex-democrat-prinn/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-04-19 - 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

"Ms Riddle" mystified: Thai lady gets lunch instead of an iPhone! Sanook Thai Caption: She ordered an iPhone - and got tinned fish Sanook reporters hotfooted it to a flat in Bang Bua Thong, Nonthaburi after hearing that a woman got a surprise package. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257186-ms-riddle-mystified-thai-lady-gets-lunch-instead-of-an-iphone/

Sanook Thai Caption: She ordered an iPhone - and got tinned fish Sanook reporters hotfooted it to a flat in Bang Bua Thong, Nonthaburi after hearing that a woman got a surprise package. Prisana, 34, - whose name means riddle or mystery - said that she was very excited when she saw on Facebook a great deal for a second hand iPhone. Just 350 baht, money back if not delighted guarantee. But when the package arrived through the post it contained tinned fish. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Picture: Sanook And two very cheap phone chargers worth 20 baht each. She suspected that the post office were in cahoots with the company who had promised a great product with a money back guarantee if it was not a phone. The post office have since paid her back. But she was left mystified and disappointed by the experience. And warned others to check products carefully before ordering online. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-04-19 - 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

"No chase" say police as woman smashes into ex cop's house after turning back at checkpoint Picture: Siam Rath Siam Rath reported that a woman driver died after plowing through a wall at a house in Saensuk district of Chonburi. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257185-no-chase-say-police-as-woman-smashes-into-ex-cops-house-after-turning-back-at-checkpoint/

Picture: Siam Rath Siam Rath reported that a woman driver died after plowing through a wall at a house in Saensuk district of Chonburi. Police had set up a checkpoint on Khaolam Road but the female driver turned round and headed down Mitsamphan Road. She crashed into the home of a retired policeman called Sombun, 65. He said that the woman's mother had offered to pay for the damage. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Picture: Siam Rath Saensuk chief Pol Col Pattana Rorproo told the media over the phone that the woman had failed to stop but there had been no chase. She had fled the checkpoint with her lights turned off yesterday evening. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-04-19 - 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

Couple return home after Songkran trip to discover 10 million baht robbery from safe Picture: Siam Rath A married couple in Bangkok have gone to the Huay Khwang police after a ten million baht burglary at their home. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257184-couple-return-home-after-songkran-trip-to-discover-10-million-baht-robbery-from-safe/

Picture: Siam Rath A married couple in Bangkok have gone to the Huay Khwang police after a ten million baht burglary at their home. Juthasit was following up with the police yesterday after arriving back in Bangkok with his wife Wannida following a Songkran trip to Chonburi. A safe had been dragged into their second floor bedroom at a house in Soi Ratchadaniwet 9 and been forced open via the back. Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Picture: Siam Rath The safe contained 60 baht weight in gold jewelry, 90 baht weight in gold bars, 4.5 million baht in diamond jewelry and three Rolex watches and a Tag Heuer watch. It all came to 10.35 million baht, reported Siam Rath. The owner said that the only people who knew where the safe was were the people who installed it. Even relatives did not know of its existence. In addition valuable items downstairs at the house were not touched. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-04-19 - 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 Picture: Siam Rath Picture: Siam Rath

Milli speaks out: Don't raise the price of Mangoes and Sticky Rice! Daily News Thai Caption: Don't raise the price of mangoes Daily News continued to explore every angle after 19 year old Thai rapper Milli promoted Mango and Sticky Rice on stage at a music festival in Southern California. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257182-milli-speaks-out-dont-raise-the-price-of-mangoes-and-sticky-rice/

Daily News Thai Caption: Don't raise the price of mangoes Daily News continued to explore every angle after 19 year old Thai rapper Milli promoted Mango and Sticky Rice on stage at a music festival in Southern California. The rapper - also known as Danupha Khanatheerakul - was the first Thai to appear at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. Picture: Daily News She delighted her fans and caused worldwide interest after eating on stage inspiring people to order the iconic Thai dessert. Lineman reported that orders had increased by between 3 and 5 times in Thailand. Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe #MILLILiveatCoachella became the number one trending hashtag on Twitter in Thailand. Then the young star took to her Instagram page - @phuckitol - to ask traders not to raise the price of their mangoes amid all the growing interest. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-04-19 - 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

Pattani: Police hunt for robber who stole 400,000 baht in gold jewelry Daily News Thai Caption: Armed robbery Muang Pattani police in the far south of Thailand were called after an armed robbery of a gold shop in a department store. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257175-pattani-police-hunt-for-robber-who-stole-400000-baht-in-gold-jewelry/

Daily News Thai Caption: Armed robbery Muang Pattani police in the far south of Thailand were called after an armed robbery of a gold shop in a department store. CCTV caught the suspect milling about the shopping center before he entered the store and threatened staff with a 9 mm gun. Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Picture: Daily News He stole nine necklaces with a total weight of 13 baht, worth 400,000 baht from the Yang Hap Teng and Jewelry store, reported Daily News. He was described as about age 25-35 and 170 cms tall. He fled on a Honda Wave motorcycle and despite police radioing ahead disappeared without a trace. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-04-19 - 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

Mango and sticky rice: Now it comes with a government health warning Picture: Thai Rath It had been a good few days for the iconic Thai dessert of mango and Sticky Rice. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257169-mango-and-sticky-rice-now-it-comes-with-a-government-health-warning/

Picture: Thai Rath It had been a good few days for the iconic Thai dessert of mango and Sticky Rice. First rapper Milli ate the dish on stage at the Coachella music festival in Southern California that created widespread interest. Stalls in Thailand reported good sales as a result of the "soft power" publicity. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe But now the Thai ministry of health have slapped a warning on the delicious dessert, reported Thai Rath. The Department of Thai Traditional and Complimentary Medicine gave some examples of how to eat it but they had a warning. Eating too much will make you fat and raise your blood sugar levels. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-04-19 - 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

Tangmo death: Case set to close by the end of this month - but DSI could yet take over Picture: Thai Rath Thai Rath reported on the continuing investigation into the death of actress Nida Patcharaveerapong or Tangmo. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257167-tangmo-death-case-set-to-close-by-the-end-of-this-month-but-dsi-could-yet-take-over/

Picture: Thai Rath Thai Rath reported on the continuing investigation into the death of actress Nida Patcharaveerapong or Tangmo. Royal Thai Police spokesman Pol Maj-Gen Yingyot Themjamnong said yesterday that case files will be with prosecutors by the end of this month. RTP chief Pol gen Suwat Chaengyodsuk has put Region 1 in sole charge. Two more witrnesses are being interviewed in the case. Whether the case is ended or is taken up by the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) remains to be seen. Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Yingyot was non-committal on this saying that contact was made but that didn't mean the case was being handed over. Tangmo, who was aged 37 and had dozens of TV and movie credits to her name, fell off a boat into the Chao Phraya river and was later found dead. The case has been the talk of Thailand since the end of February. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-04-19 - 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

Wall collapses at unopened new terminal at Don Mueang Daily News Thai Caption: Collapse at Don Mueang Daily News reported that a wall collapsed at a new as yet unopened terminal at Don Mueang airport in northern Bangkok. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257165-wall-collapses-at-unopened-new-terminal-at-don-mueang/

Daily News Thai Caption: Collapse at Don Mueang Daily News reported that a wall collapsed at a new as yet unopened terminal at Don Mueang airport in northern Bangkok. The new group tour area connecting existing structures was damaged by high winds and rains that hit the Thai capital yesterday. Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe It was reported on the fan page of Wingtips on Facebook. The media said that 30% of Bangkok was affected by the storms yesterday afternoon caused by a high pressure system. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-04-19 - 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 Picture: Daily News

Thailand’s daily COVID-19 deaths reach another new high of 129 on Tuesday File photo Thailand on Tuesday (April 19) reported 16,891 new COVID-19 cases, 24,927 recoveries and 129 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257154-thailand’s-daily-covid-19-deaths-reach-another-new-high-of-129-on-tuesday/ //CLOSED// /Admin