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Sanook Thai Captions: Covid inmates in prison escape (Inset: Still at large) Sanook reported on the escape of three prisoners who were in Covid isolation on remand at Nong Khai provincial prison in the north east of Thailand. The prisoners escaped from the prison hospital around midnight though their absence was only discovered at a roll call at 6.30 am. Muang Nong Khai police chief Pol Col Yuthana Ngamchat sent out an APB. Two Thais were found emerging from a deserted property near the PTT gas station on the Mitraphap Highway 1.5 kms from the prison. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe They had managed to remove their leg shackles with pieces of an old saw they found in the house. The exhausted men were taken into custody by Lance Corporal Prawit Siphromting who was on motorcycle patrol. Picture: Sanook The prisoners were named as Rangsiwut and Patanapong, both awaiting court verdicts in drugs' cases. The third escapee is a Laotian man also in for drugs named as Sot. He was the instigator of the escape, reported the media. The search for him continues with security details patrolling the Mekhong river amid fears he would try to cross the border into Laos. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-05-04 - 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

Gearing up towards sustainable energy transition in Thailand By Veena Thoopkrajae with additional report by Patcharee Luenguthai Thailand is in the transition toward the carbon neutrality goals aligned with the Conference of Parties (COP 26) commitment to limit temperature rise to 1.5 degrees, according to an expert. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258630-gearing-up-towards-sustainable-energy-transition-in-thailand/

By Veena Thoopkrajae with additional report by Patcharee Luenguthai Thailand is in the transition toward the carbon neutrality goals aligned with the Conference of Parties (COP 26) commitment to limit temperature rise to 1.5 degrees, according to an expert. In the country’s new national power development plan, Thailand has set a target to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 and net-zero carbon emissions by 2065 as part of the country’s long-term ambitions for climate action. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe The world is currently undergoing major changes. Rising sustainability concerns, pro-active government policies, emerging renewable energy targets, and improving technologies, amongst others, are transforming the energy and transportation sectors. Dr. Worawut Waruttamapornsu, country managing director, Hitachi Energy (Thailand) Ltd., said that there are three trends that will accelerate the energy transition in Thailand. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/gearing-up-towards-sustainable-energy-transition-in-thailand/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-05-04 - 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

Amulet praised after Thai father survives shotgun blast to the head - police not mentioned Picture: Thai Rath A Thai father was in no doubt why he survived a shotgun blast to the head and back. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258629-amulet-praised-after-thai-father-survives-shotgun-blast-to-the-head-police-not-mentioned/

Picture: Thai Rath A Thai father was in no doubt why he survived a shotgun blast to the head and back. It was because he had remembered to take his Luang Phor Pao amulet out with him. In fact he never leaves home without it, because its protective qualities are so renowned. Praphai Theppawan, 45, had been concerned that his son had not come home in the village in Kosamphi in Kamphaengphet in Thailand's north west. He found his son arguing with a a rival group and tried to intervene to stop the trouble. That was when he was blasted with a Thai made shotgun that lodged 50 pellets in his head and back. Picture: Thai Rath He staggered back home covered in blood and relatives took him to the local hospital where he spent 2 days. Medics removed most of the pellets but kept some in his head for now; they were worried about damaging nerves. But for Praphai and other villagers it was all about the amulet after the incident on April 23rd in Soi Resort. So much so that Thai Rath didn't even bother with quoting any police or mentioning a possible investigation, notes ASEAN NOW.

Three year old killed by ten wheel truck in NE in front of mum - he'd just bought an ice-cream Picture: Thai Rath A three year old boy was killed in front of his mother as he ran across the road after buying an ice cream, reported Thai Rath. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258624-three-year-old-killed-by-ten-wheel-truck-in-ne-in-front-of-mum-hed-just-bought-an-ice-cream/

Picture: Thai Rath A three year old boy was killed in front of his mother as he ran across the road after buying an ice cream, reported Thai Rath. It happened in Ban Non Doo in Chaiyaphum province. The driver of the truck was waiting to surrender when Pol Capt Withoon Phapholngam arrived on the scene. A large group of angry people wanted to lynch the driver who was taken away to the police station for his own safety. Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe The mother had fainted at the scene on seeing the tragedy with her own eyes. Nong Bua Daeng police are investigating. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-05-04 - 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

Video: Airport security review ordered after drug crazed man armed with axe and fake gun storms Suvarnabhumi A 34 year old man from Loei armed with a fake gun and a small axe managed to gain access to a restricted area at Suvarnabhumi Airport where a plane was parked. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258618-video-airport-security-review-ordered-after-drug-crazed-man-armed-with-axe-and-fake-gun-storms-suvarnabhumi/

A 34 year old man from Loei armed with a fake gun and a small axe managed to gain access to a restricted area at Suvarnabhumi Airport where a plane was parked. The drama started just before midday yesterday and was over within ten minutes. 77kaoded reported that the man managed to gain access to the area by riding a motorcycle as an official pick-up was going through the entrance to a restricted area at Controlpost 3. A chase ensued in which the man came off his bike and was chased through a door to the passenger terminal area which smashed injuring him. He was also hurt in the scuffles. He was taken into custody and charged with six offences that could see him jailed for life. He was named as Watchara Khambut, 34, from Loei in Thailand's north eastern region. He was still under the influence of drugs so was largeely incoherent. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Taken into evidence was the fake gun, a 50 cm axe and one orange yaba tablet in a plastic container as well as an item of gold jewelry. A video published by the media showed airport police and security officials giving chase. Four officials were injured, reported Thai Rath, who quoted the Thai transport minister Saksayam Chidchob as saying that the airport was safe. They said the incident occurred between 11.53 and 12.04pm. Airport director Kittipong Kittikhajorn said that all the actions plans to mitigate such an incursion were in place but he promised a review of security at Bangkok's main airport. Picture: Thai Rath The suspect, a warehouseman at Bangsaothong who lives at nearby Muang Mai Bang Plee, reportedly said that he had had a paranoid attack hearing voices that he needed to attack a plane. He was charged with breaching security and causing a dangerous incident at the airport, a charge that carries the death penalty or life imprisonment. At the least his escapade could see him jailed for up to 20 years and fined 600,000-800,000 baht said 77kaoded. Other charges included having an axe, drug taking, criminal damage and resisting arrest.

COVID-19 - May 4: Thailand reports 9,288 new coronavirus cases, 19,119 recoveries, 82 deaths File photo Thailand on Wednesday (May 4) reported 9,288 new COVID-19 cases, 19,119 recoveries and 82 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258603-covid-19-may-4-thailand-reports-9288-new-coronavirus-cases-19119-recoveries-82-deaths/ //CLOSED// /Admin

COVID-19 - May 4: Thailand reports 9,288 new coronavirus cases, 19,119 recoveries, 82 deaths File photo Thailand on Wednesday (May 4) reported 9,288 new COVID-19 cases, 19,119 recoveries and 82 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258603-covid-19-may-4-thailand-reports-9288-new-coronavirus-cases-19119-recoveries-82-deaths/

File photo Thailand on Wednesday (May 4) reported 9,288 new COVID-19 cases, 19,119 recoveries and 82 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. Wednesday’s cases bring the total number of COVID-19 infections in Thailand to 4,290,824 with 28,860 deaths. Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-05-04 - 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

Shake Shack Plans 15 Restaurants In Thailand The deal is part of an expanded partnership with Maxim’s Caterers, a licensee who already operates 24 of the burger-and-shake locations in greater China. By Heather Lalley Photograph: Shutterstock Shake Shack is expanding to Thailand, with plans to open the first of 15 restaurants next year in Bangkok, the burger-and-shakes chain said Monday. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258600-shake-shack-plans-15-restaurants-in-thailand/

Photograph: Shutterstock The deal is part of an expanded partnership with Maxim’s Caterers, a licensee who already operates 24 of the burger-and-shake locations in greater China. By Heather Lalley Shake Shack is expanding to Thailand, with plans to open the first of 15 restaurants next year in Bangkok, the burger-and-shakes chain said Monday. The New York City-based chain has expanded its partnership with licensee Maxim’s Caterers Limited to open more than a dozen Shake Shacks in the country by 2032. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Maxim’s currently operates 24 Shake Shacks in greater China, including Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen, Nanjing, Guangzhou, Hong Kong and Macau, the chain said. “Shake Shack was born in New York, and Bangkok is another fantastic city with vibrant energy, friendly people and rich culinary traditions, and we can’t wait to serve Thailand their first ShackBurgers soon,” Michael Kark, the chain’s chief global licensing officer, said in a statement. Full story: https://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/operations/shake-shack-plans-15-restaurants-thailand -- © Copyright RESTAURANT BUSINESS 2022-05-04 - 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

Thailand recovery back on track after Omicron blip AUTHOR: TATIANA ROKOU European outbound travellers drive recovery. Major tourism markets in APAC, including Thailand, are getting back on track as international visitors start to plan their trips again, according to data from Bookaway Group, the world’s leading ground transportation aggregator. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258599-thailand-recovery-back-on-track-after-omicron-blip/

European outbound travellers drive recovery. AUTHOR: TATIANA ROKOU Major tourism markets in APAC, including Thailand, are getting back on track as international visitors start to plan their trips again, according to data from Bookaway Group, the world’s leading ground transportation aggregator. Thailand announced the lifting of restrictions on international visitors from its key source markets in October. Bookaway Group noted a triple-digit (500%+) month-on-month increase in the volume of tickets sold by operators in Thailand between October and December, including domestic travellers. Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe However, the global emergence of the Omicron variant saw ticket sales drop by 20% between December and January before climbing again, by single digits, in February. Full story: https://www.traveldailynews.asia/thailand-recovery-back-on-track-after-omicron-blip -- © Copyright Travel Daily News 2022-05-04 - 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

Black Mountain Golf Club celebrates 15th anniversary By Jonathan Fairfield Black Mountain Golf Club in Hua Hin officially celebrated its 15th anniversary on 20 April. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258598-black-mountain-golf-club-celebrates-15th-anniversary/

By Jonathan Fairfield Black Mountain Golf Club in Hua Hin officially celebrated its 15th anniversary on 20 April. After opening in 2007, Black Mountain Golf Club is today recognised as not only one of the best courses in Thailand but also in Asia. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe In 2018, it was named by Golf Digest as the 59th best course in the world, making it the first course in Thailand to receive such an accolade. Black Mountain has also hosted numerous major tour events, including the European Tour and Asian Tour and in March played host to the inaugural International Series Thailand event. Full story: https://www.huahintoday.com/hua-hin-news/black-mountain-golf-club-celebrates-15th-anniversary/ -- © Copyright Hua Hin Today 2022-05-04 - 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

Section of Hua Hin dual track rail line now 99% complete, set to open in 2023 By Jonathan Fairfield A render of an electric train. file photo The construction of a major section of the new dual track rail line in Hua Hin is now more than 99 percent complete, the Department of Rail Transport (DRT) has announced. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258596-section-of-hua-hin-dual-track-rail-line-now-99-complete-set-to-open-in-2023/

A render of an electric train. file photo By Jonathan Fairfield The construction of a major section of the new dual track rail line in Hua Hin is now more than 99 percent complete, the Department of Rail Transport (DRT) has announced. According to Dr Pichet Kunadhamraks, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Rail Transport, the 84 kilometre stretch of the rail line that connects Hua Hin with Prachuap Khiri Khan is now 99.870 percent complete. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe The section of the track in Hua Hin forms part of the line that will eventually connect Nakhon Pathom with Chumphon, a distance of 421 kilometers. In and around Hua Hin, the construction of the rail line is part of the Southern Railway Construction Project and is separated into three different stages. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/05/03/three-day-labor-day-weekend-sees-significant-domestic-tourism-boost-in-pattaya/ -- © Copyright Hua Hin Today 2022-05-04 - 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

Three day labor day weekend sees significant domestic tourism boost in Pattaya By Tanakorn Panyadee Bang Lamung — Hundreds of domestic tourists flooded into Pattaya and Jomtien over the past three days to spend a vacation at Jomtien and Pattaya Beach over the three-day labor day weekend, which gave many Thai people an extra day off work. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258595-three-day-labor-day-weekend-sees-significant-domestic-tourism-boost-in-pattaya/

By Tanakorn Panyadee Bang Lamung — Hundreds of domestic tourists flooded into Pattaya and Jomtien over the past three days to spend a vacation at Jomtien and Pattaya Beach over the three-day labor day weekend, which gave many Thai people an extra day off work. Sunday, May 1st, was Thailand’s National Labor Day, while yesterday, May 2nd, was the government holiday for the occasion. TPN reporters stationed in Bang Lamung, Chonburi, reported that traffic on the Motorway Road (route 7) leading into Pattaya was relatively congested, with cars lining up for several kilometers. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe The Sukhumvit-Pattaya Road also had heavy traffic on all three routes including North Pattaya, Central Pattaya, and South Pattaya, especially at the intersections. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/05/03/three-day-labor-day-weekend-sees-significant-domestic-tourism-boost-in-pattaya/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-05-04 - 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

Young German tourist rescued after being stuck between large rocks while hiking in Thalang forest in Phuket By Goong Nang(GN) Thalang – A 21-year-old German tourist has been rescued after being stuck between several large rocks while hiking in a forest in the Thalang district May 2nd. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258594-young-german-tourist-rescued-after-being-stuck-between-large-rocks-while-hiking-in-thalang-forest-in-phuket/

By Goong Nang(GN) Thalang – A 21-year-old German tourist has been rescued after being stuck between several large rocks while hiking in a forest in the Thalang district May 2nd. The Phuket Tourist Police was notified by the male German tourist via an emergency tourist police phone call to 1155 at 6:58 P.M. on Monday, May 2nd. The Phuket Tourist Police contacted the Sakoo Police and officials from the Sirinart National Park nearby. The German tourist was identified by the tourist police as Mr. Leon Isiman Samuels, 21. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Lieutenant Colonel Eakkachai Siri of the Phuket Tourist Police told The Phuket Express, ”We communicated with Mr. Samuels via the ‘WhatsApp’ application. He sent us his position which was about 1.1 kilometers from a hotel. Full story: https://thephuketexpress.com/2022/05/03/young-german-tourist-rescued-after-being-stuck-between-large-rocks-while-hiking-in-thalang-forest-in-phuket/ -- © Copyright The Phuket Express 2022-05-04 - 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