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BANGKOK, (TNA) – The Department of Land Transport raised nearly 30 million baht when it auctioned off two auspicious license plate numbers. The “rich 8888” (rich 8888) license plate number was put up for auction with its opening price of 1.5 million baht. The auction ended with the final bid price of 11.1 million baht. Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Later the “Rich 9999” number was auction off after fierce competition among onsite and online auctioneers who proposed 424 bid prices. The final price was 18.56 million baht which is the third highest price since the auctions of auspicious license plate numbers started in 2003. Full story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-919364 -- © Copyright TNA 2022-04-09 - Aetna 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

Annual Songkran mass exodus from Bangkok begins The exodus of people living or working in Bangkok, returning to their home provinces in Thailand’s north and north-east to celebrate the Songkran festival, began Friday evening. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256209-annual-songkran-mass-exodus-from-bangkok-begins/

The exodus of people living or working in Bangkok, returning to their home provinces in Thailand’s north and north-east to celebrate the Songkran festival, began Friday evening. Long, slow moving queues of traffic were reported on the Friendship Highway in Pak Chong district of Nakhon Ratchasima. Police have blocked about 35 U-Turns on the road, which is a gateway to north-eastern provinces, to facilitate outbound traffic flow. Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Police have set up a command centre to prevent and reduce road accidents during the long Songkran holiday next week and have mobilised as many as 80,000 police officers and volunteers, who will take turns to work throughout the festive period to ensure public safety. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/annual-songkran-mass-exodus-from-bangkok-begins/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-04-09 - Aetna 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

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COVID Control Zones Unchanged BANGKOK, (TNA) – The Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration maintains its existing COVID-19 control zones and sets the deadline for alcohol consumption at eateries in tourism zones and close surveillance zones at 11pm. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256174-covid-control-zones-unchanged/

CCSA advisor claims Thailand’s daily infections could be as high as 100,000 Medical personnel take a break in between Covid-19 coronavirus testing in a drive-thru centre at a private hospital in Bangkok on January 8, 2021 after the Thai government imposed further restrictions due to the recent outbreak. Lillian SUWANRUMPHA / AFP Advisor to the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) Dr. Udom Kachinthorn, claimed Friday that actual daily infections at present may be around 100,000 and this may increase during and after the long Songkran holiday next week, as more people gather together. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256169-ccsa-advisor-claims-thailand’s-daily-infections-could-be-as-high-as-100000/

Thailand considers further easing restrictions on international arrival from May A health official checks the forms of incoming passengers during a health assessment at a checkpoint for people flying in from a list of countries and territories that include China, Hong Kong, Macau, South Korea, Iran and Italy, as a precautionary measure against the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus at Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok on March 9, 2020. (Photo by VIVEK PRAKASH / AFP) The Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has approved, but only in principle, to ease more restrictions on international arrivals, tentatively from May, according to CCSA Spokesman Dr. Taweesin Visanuyothin. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256170-thailand-considers-further-easing-restrictions-on-international-arrival-from-may/

Night manager admits to being a Peeping Tom after ogling Thai tourist from the UK in luxury resort on Phuket Thai Caption: Charges for staffer at luxury resort - woman said she was filmed while showering Provincial and local police in Phuket reacted after a woman called Tong Kamolchanok (Naya) went on Facebook to say that the night manager of a luxury pool villa on Koh Sire off the main island had peeped at her while she was taking a midnight shower. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256143-night-manager-admits-to-being-a-peeping-tom-after-ogling-thai-tourist-from-the-uk-in-luxury-resort-on-phuket/

Thai Caption: Charges for staffer at luxury resort - woman said she was filmed while showering Provincial and local police in Phuket reacted after a woman called Tong Kamolchanok (Naya) went on Facebook to say that the night manager of a luxury pool villa on Koh Sire off the main island had peeped at her while she was taking a midnight shower. She claimed it was the night manager at the luxury facility and that he stood and watched for 10-15 minutes. She said that when she told the General Manager he did nothing as it was 3 am and he wanted to sleep. At nearly 7 am Monday she went to the Muang district police to register a complaint. Police went to the resort and started collecting evidence including DNA samples. One picture showed the victim in an indoor pool sipping a glass of wine. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Nop, 34, admitted to being a Peeping Tom but he said he didn't pull the kite strings, a Thai euphemism for masturbation. He was bailed after being charged, reported Manager. Tong's Facebook page that has nearly 1,800 followers says she lives in London, UK and is an alumni of St Joseph Bang Na, Assumption University and Northumbria University. Pictures show her enjoying a trip to Thailand through March in Koh Kood then at Koh Tao which she described as "paradise". Her latest post, however, praised the speedy work of the Phuket provincial police. She appeared to have deleted her original post, notes ASEAN NOW. Long Stay Visa Health Insurance Plans -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-04-08 - Aetna 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

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Thai Airways Adds Boeing 777-300ERs to Meet Increasing Demand by Krajangwit Johjit BANGKOK (NNT) - To meet the increasing demand for flights after the easing of travel restrictions, Thai Airways International (THAI) will add three Boeing 777-300ERs to its fleet by the end of this month. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256141-thai-airways-adds-boeing-777-300ers-to-meet-increasing-demand/

by Krajangwit Johjit BANGKOK (NNT) - To meet the increasing demand for flights after the easing of travel restrictions, Thai Airways International (THAI) will add three Boeing 777-300ERs to its fleet by the end of this month. Thai Airways has announced the lease of three Boeing 777-300ERs for its Bangkok-London route, in order to increase capacity and meet rising demand following the lifting of travel restrictions in most countries. According to the airline, two aircraft arrived in Thailand on Wednesday (6 Apr), while the remaining one will be delivered by the end of this month. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe The three aircraft will join Thai Airways’ current fleet of 58 planes to provide flight services while the company undergoes financial rehabilitation. According to the airliner, the aircraft lease payment will be power-by-the-hour agreements for the time being. Later phases will see negotiations to adjust payment to reflect the company’s current situation. The new 777-300ERs are expected to enter service by the end of this month. -- © Copyright NNT 2022-04-08 - Aetna 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

Thai man has a close encounter with a cobra in his toilet bowl! Picture: INN A Thai man called Wittawat contacted his local snake catchers after having a close encounter of the serpent kind at his house in Thasala, Nakhon Sri Thammarat, southern Thailand. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256138-thai-man-has-a-close-encounter-with-a-cobra-in-his-toilet-bowl/

Picture: INN A Thai man called Wittawat contacted his local snake catchers after having a close encounter of the serpent kind at his house in Thasala, Nakhon Sri Thammarat, southern Thailand. Witthawat had gone into his loo when a cobra reared up from the toilet bowl. He fled the scene thankful that he had not been sitting at the time when the cobra reared its head! Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Picture: INN The cobra was not coming lightly so Witthawat gave the rescue team permission to dismantle the toilet where they found the 1.5 meter long snake curled up in the U-bend. The snake was soon put in a sack before being reunited with nature, reported INN -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-04-08 - Aetna 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 .

Motorcyclist killed on Bang Na - Trat road Police were called to the Bang Na - Trat local road yesterday afternoon after reports that a motorcyclist had been killed at KM 8. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256137-motorcyclist-killed-on-bang-na-trat-road/

Picture: 77kaoded Police were called to the Bang Na - Trat local road yesterday afternoon after reports that a motorcyclist had been killed at KM 8. A woman - named as Monthakan - was riding a Honda PCX when it appears she hit the back of a parked truck. This propelled her into the path of the 132 bus bound for On Nut, reported 77kaoded. (warning: Thai source contains graphic images) It was a stark reminder that for some serious accidents a helmet will not save the rider. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-04-08 - Aetna 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

Thai consumer confidence falls for third month in a row By Panithan Onthaworn Thailand’s consumer confidence declined for a third consecutive month in March to a six-month low, dragged down by concerns over Covid-19 infections and rising living costs, the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) said on Friday. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256135-thai-consumer-confidence-falls-for-third-month-in-a-row/

By Panithan Onthaworn Thailand’s consumer confidence declined for a third consecutive month in March to a six-month low, dragged down by concerns over Covid-19 infections and rising living costs, the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) said on Friday. The UTCC reported that the consumer confidence index fell to 42 points, down from 43.3 in February. The index started to fall in January when the Omicron variant emerged across the region. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe “Consumers were worried about the domestic Covid-19 situation, as well as a spike in living costs,” Thanavath Phonvichai, UTCC president, told a briefing. Full story: https://www.thaienquirer.com/39313/thai-consumer-confidence-falls-for-third-month-in-a-row/ -- © Copyright Thai Enquirer 2022-04-08 - Aetna 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 announces 1,225 new and confirmed cases of Covid-19 and two new deaths By Goong Nang(GN) The Chonburi Department of Public Health announced 1,225 new and confirmed cases of Covid-19 today with two new deaths, on April 8th, 2022. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256134-chonburi-announces-1225-new-and-confirmed-cases-of-covid-19-and-two-new-deaths/

By Goong Nang(GN) Highlights: ● 1,225 new confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Chonburi today ● 6,468 positive ATK (rapid antigen) tests were reported but all require a second confirmed PCR test before being counted as official cases. The ATK positive tests are just “possible” cases until confirmed by PCR. TPN notes, however, that second confirmed tests are no longer mandatory except for high-risk groups. ● 1,229 (PCR) and 6,871 (ATK) recovered and were released from medical care ● Two new deaths The Chonburi Department of Public Health announced 1,225 new and confirmed cases of Covid-19 today with two new deaths, on April 8th, 2022. Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe This makes a total of 87,911 cases (PCR) and 208,676 cases (ATK) of Covid-19 in the current round of infections, with 12,962 (PCR) and 66,972 (ATK) people still under medical care/supervision, and with a total of 167 recorded deaths in Chonburi since the start of this recent round of infections at the beginning of this year, January 2022. Additionally, 1,129 (PCR) and 6,871 (ATK) people were also released and recovered yesterday in Chonburi. 74,782 (PCR) and 141,704 (ATK) people in total have now been released from medical care and recovered in Chonburi since this current wave of Covid-19 began at the beginning of this year, January 2022. Discover Cigna’s range of health insurance solutions created for expats and local nationals living in Thailand - click to view Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/04/08/chonburi-announces-1225-new-and-confirmed-cases-of-covid-19-and-two-new-deaths/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-04-08 - Aetna 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

Man Utd and Liverpool fans team up.....to report big match rip-off to the police Picture: INN INN reported that Manchester United and Liverpool fans went together to the police to report a rip-off on Twitter. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256133-man-utd-and-liverpool-fans-team-upto-report-big-match-rip-off-to-the-police/

Picture: INN INN reported that Manchester United and Liverpool fans went together to the police to report a rip-off on Twitter. The fierce rivals were 'united' in trying to get their money back after they parted with more than 10,000 baht for tickets to the Bangkok Century Cup friendly match being held in the Thai capital on July 12th. "B", 30, said he wasn't in time to get tickets on the thaiticketmajor site so he turned to a person on Twitter who said he could get tickets for a small premium. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe The person's site had a stadium seating plan to add authenticity and the man himself said take it or leave it about the tickets, he had lots of customers. So he decided to part with 10,200 baht. Then heard nothing. "A", aged 21, was similarly prepared to front up 14,600 baht then also heard nothing. In total the six victims at the Consumer Protection Division on Pahonyothin Road had lost 80,000 baht. The CPD are investigating. Long Stay Visa Health Insurance Plans -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-04-08 - Aetna 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

Amazing Thailand: Brother's elephant "Mario" held hostage - but Yaba use is behind it again Picture: Thai Rathƒ Police in Sateuk, Buriram, NE Thailand were called after a man reported that his million baht elephant had been stolen. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256131-amazing-thailand-brothers-elephant-mario-held-hostage-but-yaba-use-is-behind-it-again/

Picture: Thai Rath Police in Sateuk, Buriram, NE Thailand were called after a man reported that his million baht elephant had been stolen. It was soon fairly obvious who had done this as a man called Bank, 30, had the pachyderm on a chain at his house. He told police that he had taken Mario, 13, the elephant, from his brother Khwanchai because he wanted to hold him as collateral, reported Thai Rath. He wanted the elephant sold and the money split between the three siblings. He claimed Mario was a "living family heirloom". At this point police began to query these claims, indeed they suspected amphetamines. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe This was confirmed by two things. Firstly the testimony of the elder brother who said that Bank had had his elephant. His mum had bought him one too for 900,000 baht but he'd given it to his wife after they split up. He said his younger sibling was hopeless at looking after elephants. Instead Bank turned to yaba use and pestering his mother for money. Police said that Bank tested positive for drugs as Mario was taken home. Long Stay Visa Health Insurance Plans -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-04-08 - Aetna 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

Songkran: Worried about leaving your place empty in the holidays? - police recommend "OBS" Thai Rath reported on the pronouncements of the chief of the Royal Thai Police through his spokeswoman yesterday. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256130-songkran-worried-about-leaving-your-place-empty-in-the-holidays-police-recommend-obs/