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by Natthaphon Sangpolsit BANGKOK (NNT) - Thai durians can now be exported to China, owing to continued efforts by the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives to work with farmers and merchants in ensuring that the fruit, known for its distinct and persistent fragrance, passes safety and hygiene requirements. Deputy Agriculture of Cooperatives Minister Mananya Thaiset said all products sold to China must be thoroughly inspected for coronavirus contamination. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe The ministry has also been working with the Ministry of Public Health and Chanthaburi Province to establish a new GAP Plus standard, an extension of its good agricultural practice (GAP) certification. The extension specifically ensures compliance with China’s requirements. Under this new standard, the Department of Agriculture has been providing knowledge transfers to the farmers and merchants on proper pest control and disinfection procedures. Local farmers are urged to dismiss unfounded rumors that Thai durians are no longer accepted in the Chinese market. -- © Copyright NNT 2022-04-02 - 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

Phuket man scoops 18 million on the national lottery - thanks to his Chevy! Picture: Thai Rath A Phuket man has his number plate on his Chevrolet to thank for winning big in the state lottery. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255492-phuket-man-scoops-18-million-on-the-national-lottery-thanks-to-his-chevy/

Picture: Thai Rath A Phuket man has his number plate on his Chevrolet to thank for winning big in the state lottery. He used the 8618 plate to help him get the 970618 number with three tickets. He was using the "plus" feature so got everything about the prize sorted online. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe That was after Phanuwat, 37, had checked and double checked his numbers - added to the fact it was April Fool's Day and someone might be having him on. Asked by Thai Rath what he intends to spend the money on he said it would go into family funds, for when the patter of little feet come along. Health insurance plans that meet the long stay visa requirements -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-04-02 - 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

No escape! Former security guard at hospital attacks doctor in lift - he's soon in police custody Picture: Sanook Sanook reported on an attack in an elevator of a Thai doctor who is eight months pregnant. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255489-no-escape-former-security-guard-at-hospital-attacks-doctor-in-lift-hes-soon-in-police-custody/

Picture: Sanook Sanook reported on an attack in an elevator of a Thai doctor who is eight months pregnant. A man arrived in B1 of the parking lot on a motorcycle and followed the doctor into the lift where they were alone. He then tried to grab her bag and in the scuffle that overflowed on another floor she suffered blood injury. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Her assailant ditched some of his clothes and escaped on his motorcle with her bag and valuables. Police used CCTV to get their man who turned out to be a former security man at the Sathon hospital as well as someone who has had multiple jobs in security. He was named as Sutthipong or "Oat Sukkampang", 28, after he was nabbed after fleeing home to Soi Taksin 21 in Thonburi. The thief admitted everything and a large amount of evidence was recovered. Health insurance plans that meet the long stay visa requirements -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-04-02 - 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

Anutin continues his NE ganja tour, as April Fool is put to one side Picture: INN INN reported that Thailand's biggest proponent of legalizing marijuana - health minister and DPM Anutin Charnvirakul - opened a symposium in Khon Kaen. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255486-anutin-continues-his-ne-ganja-tour-as-april-fool-is-put-to-one-side/

Picture: INN INN reported that Thailand's biggest proponent of legalizing marijuana - health minister and DPM Anutin Charnvirakul - opened a symposium in Khon Kaen. This followed one earlier in Bung Kan. The minister is promoting medical grade ganja and hemp products as a source of income for Thais. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Picture: INN On Friday, April Fool's Day, one Thai media published a spoof about the minister's relationship with weed. INN did not mention this. Health insurance plans that meet the long stay visa requirements -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-04-02 - 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

Big Joke called in to investigate death of Myanmar sailor found in 1000 liter drum Picture: Siam Rath SURAT THANI - The big guns of the RTP went into bat for a foreign sailor found in a plastic drum. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255485-big-joke-called-in-to-investigate-death-of-myanmar-sailor-found-in-1000-liter-drum/

Picture: Siam Rath SURAT THANI - The big guns of the RTP went into bat for a foreign sailor found in a plastic drum. Earlier in the week a man called Moe Sat, aged 37, was found in the engine room in the 1,000 liter drum. A prawn trawler was in dock. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe RTP chief Gen Suwat Chaengyodsuk sent in his deputy Lt-Gen Surachate Hakpan, reported Siam Rath. The Lt-Gen - always called Big Joke - attracts considerable media attention and his activities in following up and investigating the crime are part of his involvement against human traffickers and IUU or illegal fishing practices, notes ASEAN NOW. Health insurance plans that meet the long stay visa requirements -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-04-02 - 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

Vinegar the message as Chiang Mai vets train Koh Samui folk about threat of box jellyfish Caption: Use vinegar ONLY! Daily News reported that nine species of potentially harmful jellyfish have been found since 2019 in 23 provinces. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255483-vinegar-the-message-as-chiang-mai-vets-train-koh-samui-folk-about-threat-of-box-jellyfish/

Caption: Use vinegar ONLY! Daily News reported that nine species of potentially harmful jellyfish have been found since 2019 in 23 provinces. These included two species of electric jellyfish, one bottle jellyfish and six box jellyfish species. The vets from Chiang Mai spoke to representatives from 20 hotels at The Hive on the holiday island of Koh Samui. Harmful jellyfish have been sighted here in the past. The specialists had advice about what to do, what not to do and also had stickers in four languages to hand out. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe The key message was the first aid for someone stung by a jellyfish. Use only vinegar and douse the wounds for at least thirty seconds. Under no circumstances use sand, sea water or fresh water on the wounds or do any rubbing. This only speeds up the poison into the system. Perform CPR if the patient is not breathing. Call an ambulance. Health insurance plans that meet the long stay visa requirements -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-04-02 - 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

Old man and youngster go live on Facebook smoking ganja in Thailand - they're both arrested Daily News Thai Caption: Smoking ganja live Police in Thailand soon had two men under lock and key after they went on Facebook live to smoke weed. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255475-old-man-and-youngster-go-live-on-facebook-smoking-ganja-in-thailand-theyre-both-arrested/

Daily News Thai Caption: Smoking ganja live Police in Thailand soon had two men under lock and key after they went on Facebook live to smoke weed. It happened in the Nikhom Kham Soi district of Mukhdahan. Maitree 28, had gone on facebook smoking a joint then proceeded to discuss the government's Covid strategy, reported Daily News. In another segment he is joined by 80 year old Sa who likes to partake of the weed. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Picture: Daily News The local station chief sent in his minions who soon had the pair in jail. They found 314 grams of marijuana at the property and charged both men who live together. In addition Maitree was also charged with taking a Class 1 drug, Ya Ba. Health insurance plans that meet the long stay visa requirements -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-04-02 - 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

Neighbor set on fire by rival - he staggers to a muddy pond to douse the flames Picture: Thai Rath Sakhla police in Samut Prakan and Ruam Katanyu Rescue services were called to a house in Phra Samut Chedi district after reports that a man had thrown gasoline over his neighbor and ignited it. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255474-neighbor-set-on-fire-by-rival-he-staggers-to-a-muddy-pond-to-douse-the-flames/

Picture: Thai Rath Sakhla police in Samut Prakan and Ruam Katanyu Rescue services were called to a house in Phra Samut Chedi district after reports that a man had thrown gasoline over his neighbor and ignited it. They found 30 year old Charoen close to death covered in burns and mud. Neighbors said he had been having a feud with a man who lives 10 meters away. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe They reported seeing the assailant try to burn his neighbor to death before fleeing the area. Other neighbors managed to put out the flames in the house. The victim had run out of the house in a fireball and thrown himself into a muddy pond of water in an effort to douse the flames, reported Thai Rath. Police investigations continue. Health insurance plans that meet the long stay visa requirements -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-04-02 - 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

American swindler arrested in Nana - he preyed on foreigners living in Thailand Daily News Thai Caption: Three million baht swindler The Economic Crime Division police acting on orders from Pol Lt-Gen Jiraphop Phiridech served an arrest warrant on a 37 year old American man who Daily News named only as "Matthew". Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255472-american-swindler-arrested-in-nana-he-preyed-on-foreigners-living-in-thailand/

Daily News Thai Caption: Three million baht swindler The Economic Crime Division police acting on orders from Pol Lt-Gen Jiraphop Phiridech served an arrest warrant on a 37 year old American man who Daily News named only as "Matthew". A warrant claims that he posed illegally as an investment middleman for an international company, a charge in a South Bangkok court paper. Matthew was arrested at a hotel in the Nana nightlife area. This followed complaints made to the Securities and Exchange Commission about the American's financial dealings. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Picture: Daily News They claim that he preyed on foreigners living in Thailand in a variety of scams promising 5% on all returns. Instead he made off with 3 million baht of their money claiming at one time that he had been hacked and lost the money to thieves himself. This appears to have been a ruse to buy him time. Health insurance plans that meet the long stay visa requirements -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-04-02 - 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

COVID-19: Thailand reports 28,029 new coronavirus cases, 96 deaths, 23,352 recoveries File photo Thailand on Saturday (April 2) reported 28,029 new COVID-19 cases, 23,352 recoveries and 96 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255471-covid-19-thailand-reports-28029-new-coronavirus-cases-96-deaths-23352-recoveries/ //CLOSED// /Admin

COVID-19: Thailand reports 28,029 new coronavirus cases, 96 deaths, 23,352 recoveries File photo Thailand on Saturday (April 2) reported 28,029 new COVID-19 cases, 23,352 recoveries and 96 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255471-covid-19-thailand-reports-28029-new-coronavirus-cases-96-deaths-23352-recoveries/

File photo Thailand on Saturday (April 2) reported 28,029 new COVID-19 cases, 23,352 recoveries and 96 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. Saturday’s cases bring the total number of COVID-19 infections in Thailand to 3,684,755 with 25,318 deaths. The report comes as every day another organization, association, group, business, or something similar is in the news suggesting/demanding/asking for the Thai Government to lift or ease Covid-19 restrictions, especially Test and Go and Thailand Pass. In the past two weeks alone the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI), Thai Chamber of Commerce, Thai Tourism Council, Thai Hotel Association, Thai Entertainment Association including One Voice in Pattaya, and many more have called for the Thai Government to basically get rid of Thailand pass and Test and Go. Some have also asked for the almost year-long legal ban on nightlife and bars to be lifted.** **THE PATTAYA NEWS contributed to this report Discover Cigna’s range of health insurance solutions created for expats and local nationals living in Thailand - click to view Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-04-02 - 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

Prachuap’s convict car wash helps inmates wanting a squeaky clean start By Jonathan Fairfield Prachuap Khiri Khan prison has launched ‘Car Care Prison’ in a bid to provide opportunities for offenders looking to make a squeaky clean start. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255467-prachuap’s-convict-car-wash-helps-inmates-wanting-a-squeaky-clean-start/

By Jonathan Fairfield Prachuap Khiri Khan prison has launched ‘Car Care Prison’ in a bid to provide opportunities for offenders looking to make a squeaky clean start. Car Care Prison is a full service car wash which is manned by inmates nearing the end of their sentences. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe The scheme enables inmates to learn new skills and earn money before their release from prison. Mr. Chok Waisantia, owner of SR R Chemical and Pepper Company in Pak Nam Pran revealed the provincial prison commander had contacted him to install a system for washing, grouting, and polishing cars and motorcycles in the grounds of the provincial prison. Full story: https://www.huahintoday.com/hua-hin-news/prachuaps-convict-car-wash-helps-inmates-wanting-a-squeaky-clean-start/ -- © Copyright Hua Hin Today 2022-04-02 - 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-China Submarine Deal Runs Aground on EU Arms Embargo Zsombor Peter Bangkok Thailand BANGKOK — China has paused construction of an attack submarine earmarked for Thailand’s navy following Germany’s refusal to export the top-end engines the plans call for, a Thai naval official confirmed. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255466-thai-china-submarine-deal-runs-aground-on-eu-arms-embargo/

Bangkok Thailand Zsombor Peter BANGKOK — China has paused construction of an attack submarine earmarked for Thailand’s navy following Germany’s refusal to export the top-end engines the plans call for, a Thai naval official confirmed. The work stoppage could strain Thailand’s military relations with China, which has replaced the United States as Thailand’s biggest arms supplier. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe The Royal Thai Navy and China’s state-owned China Shipbuilding & Offshore International Co., or CSOC, signed the $402 million deal for the Yuan-class S26T submarine in 2017, with delivery originally expected by the end of next year. Citing an anonymous Thai navy source, though, local media reported in February that construction of what would be the country’s first submarine had stalled. In confirming the delay and its cause, Rear Admiral Apichai Sompolgrunk, director general of the Thai navy’s acquisitions management office, told VOA that the submarine was unlikely to arrive next year. Full story: https://www.voanews.com/a/thai-china-submarine-deal-runs-aground-on-eu-arms-embargo-/6509026.html -- © Copyright VOA NEWS 2022-04-02 - 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

Singaporeans gatecrash wedding in Thailand after mistaking venue for a restaurant BySCHERMAINE CHOO | ASIAONE Dilan Lau (in middle) carrying a bag of crackers and posing with some of the friendly locals from the wedding reception. PHOTO: Dilan Lau A group of five Singaporeans on a motorcycle road trip in Thailand chanced upon what they thought was a restaurant in Chiang Mai on Wednesday (March 30) at around 12.30pm. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255464-singaporeans-gatecrash-wedding-in-thailand-after-mistaking-venue-for-a-restaurant/