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Former fighter pilot Sita Divari admits he is not a frontrunner in the May 22 Bangkok governor election, but he has vowed to “fight wholeheartedly without worrying whether I lose or win”. Sita announced the pledge along with his policy platform as his Thai Sang Thai Party launched its candidates for the governor and city councilor elections. The party, which is led by Khunying Sudarat Keyuraphan, unveiled its candidates at the Warehouse Stadium in Bangkok’s Klong Toei district on Wednesday (March 30). Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/ex-fighter-pilot-sita-divari-on-a-mission-to-become-bangkoks-next-governor/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-03-31 - 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

Security man killed crossing the road - motorcyclist in hospital Picture: Thai Rath Thai Rath reported that Bang Plee police in Samut Prakan were called to the scene of a collision between a pedestrian and a young man on a motorcycle. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255271-security-man-killed-crossing-the-road-motorcyclist-in-hospital/

Picture: Thai Rath Thai Rath reported that Bang Plee police in Samut Prakan were called to the scene of a collision between a pedestrian and a young man on a motorcycle. It was a dark area of four lane road and happened last night. Seventy year old Samang was hit as he crossed the road. He was dead from multiple injuries including a broken left leg. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Some 100 meters away by the footpath was the rider of the Yamaha N-Max 155 cc, a 22 year old man called Ratthaphon. He was taken to hospital by Poh Teck Tung foundation. A noodle shop owner in the area called Athikhom, 32, said he heard a loud bang while watching TV. The deceased was a regular customer often dropping in after his shift as a security man, he said. Health insurance plans that meet the long stay visa requirements -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-03-31 - 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

Bang Plee police nab snatch thief responsible for three cases in a single night Daily News Thai Caption: Three cases in a single night Police in Bang Plee, Samut Prakan south east of the Thai capital Bangkok arrested a 30 year old man responsible for many snatch thefts, reported Daily News. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255270-bang-plee-police-nab-snatch-thief-responsible-for-three-cases-in-a-single-night/

Daily News Thai Caption: Three cases in a single night Police in Bang Plee, Samut Prakan south east of the Thai capital Bangkok arrested a 30 year old man responsible for many snatch thefts, reported Daily News. Suwit Plaokham was arrested in the Thepparak 3 projects area. On Saturday in the area around the Reua Bin market he attempted one robbery and was successful on two others. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe The victim in the first case managed to hold onto their one baht weight gold necklace but Suwit returned to commit two other snatch robberies later. He was soon arrested on a warrant and his Fino motorcycle taken into evidence. He was paraded around the area on a reenactment of his latest crimes. Picture: Daily News Health insurance plans that meet the long stay visa requirements -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-03-31 - 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

Unlicenced driver in Isuzu pick-up who nearly killed nurse walks from court Daily News Thai Caption: Two months prison Daily News reported from the Pathumwan Court after a judgement was handed down against Weerayuth. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255268-unlicenced-driver-in-isuzu-pick-up-who-nearly-killed-nurse-walks-from-court/

Daily News Thai Caption: Two months prison Daily News reported from the Pathumwan Court after a judgement was handed down against Weerayuth. Weerayuth was the driver of an Isuzu who was speeding along Ratdamri Road in Bangkok, going through a red light and failing to stop for a pedestrian on a crossing.In addition he had no licence. He was caught after the incident on Saturday after a pregnant nurse was lucky to escape with her life while crossing the road. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe The court ordered the suspect jailed for 2 months and fined 10,000 baht on charges of negligent and scary driving. These were halved on admission. The prison term was then suspended for a year in which probation will take place. Health insurance plans that meet the long stay visa requirements -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-03-31 - 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

Video: Beware the ladyboy gangsters - but this video-making "farang" didn't Sanook Thai Caption: Grab and snatch! A video doing the rounds of Thai social media shows a western man on a night out with his mates. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255267-video-beware-the-ladyboy-gangsters-but-this-video-making-farang-didnt/

Sanook Thai Caption: Grab and snatch! A video doing the rounds of Thai social media shows a western man on a night out with his mates. The mood is light as they walk down Sukhumvit Road Soi 21 clearly on the lookout for some action. In fact the guy in shot says with a leer: "I will show you guys around". Unfortunately this bravado is a tad outplaced. And the title of the clip is about to come true: "Be careful of the ladyboy gansters". Within seconds a ladyboy has put her hand round the foreigner's neck and is appearing to slather the "hansum man" in kisses". He appears to enjoy this attention, reported Sanook. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe He doesn't realise he is now minus one nice gold chain that was around his neck. His smile after the ladyboy encounter proved that. The video was posted on the site that translates "So You Wanna Be Famous" - the foreigner is certainly that now. Whether he gets his necklace back will depend on the ladyboy being identified, and a tattoo makes that likely. The incident happened on Tuesday 29th March around 11 pm in the area of the Westin Hotel. Health insurance plans that meet the long stay visa requirements -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-03-31 - 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 27,560 new coronavirus cases, 85 deaths, 25,077 recoveries File photo Thailand on Thursday (March 31) reported 27,560 new COVID-19 cases, 25,077 recoveries and 85 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255254-covid-19-thailand-reports-27560-new-coronavirus-cases-85-deaths-25077-recoveries/ //CLOSED// /Admin

COVID-19: Thailand reports 27,560 new coronavirus cases, 85 deaths, 25,077 recoveries File photo Thailand on Thursday (March 31) reported 27,560 new COVID-19 cases, 25,077 recoveries and 85 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255254-covid-19-thailand-reports-27560-new-coronavirus-cases-85-deaths-25077-recoveries/

File photo Thailand on Thursday (March 31) reported 27,560 new COVID-19 cases, 25,077 recoveries and 85 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. Thursday’s cases bring the total number of COVID-19 infections in Thailand to 3,628,347 with 25,130 deaths. The news comes as the Ministry of Public Health has asked the Government Pharmaceutical Organization (GPO) for an additional 75 million Favipiravir and Molnupiravir anti-viral medicines, as it anticipates a surge in COVID-19 infections during and after the long Songkran break in mid-April, when many people travel between provinces. GPO Deputy Director Sirikul Matevelungsun said today that the additional doses being sought by the Public Health Ministry are on top of the 110 million Favipiravir pills ordered by the ministry since February.** ** Thai PBS 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 2022-03-31 - 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

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Thai Public Health Minister “deeply concerned” about alcohol drinking during Songkran leading to covid spread, looking at possible stricter control rules By Adam Judd PHOTO: Facebook 'Like Anutin' Bangkok, Thailand- The Thai Public Health Minister, Anutin Charnvirakul, is reportedly deeply concerned about alcohol drinking during Songkran and parties and is reviewing the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act for ways to potentially control the consumption of alcohol stricter during the upcoming festival in mid-April. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255243-thai-public-health-minister-“deeply-concerned”-about-alcohol-drinking-during-songkran-leading-to-covid-spread-looking-at-possible-stricter-control-rules/

PHOTO: Facebook 'Like Anutin' By Adam Judd Bangkok, Thailand- The Thai Public Health Minister, Anutin Charnvirakul, is reportedly deeply concerned about alcohol drinking during Songkran and parties and is reviewing the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act for ways to potentially control the consumption of alcohol stricter during the upcoming festival in mid-April. Songkran, or the Thai New Year/Water Festival, is traditionally the biggest holiday of the year for Thais, falling in mid-April. Although some activities are allowed this year compared to the past two years of basically cancellation, the world-famous water fights and alcohol-fueled parties, dancing, and festivals that go with it have been banned for a third year in a row nationwide, with Anutin citing the concern of Covid-19 spread as the reason. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe However, Mr. Charnvirakul stated today, March 30th, 2022, he remains “deeply concerned” about drinking parties and circles leading to a greater spread of Covid-19. As a result, he said relevant agencies were reviewing the Alcoholic Beverage Act from 2008 to potentially enforce and enact stricter rules during the festival, including for advertising, promotion, and consumption. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/03/30/thai-public-health-minister-deeply-concerned-about-alcohol-drinking-during-songkran-leading-to-covid-spread-looking-at-possible-stricter-control-rules/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-03-30 - 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

Thaksin does not rule out working with Palang Pracharath By Erich Parpart Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra did not rule out the possibility of his Pheu Thai Party working with Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) after the next general election in a late night club house session. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255242-thaksin-does-not-rule-out-working-with-palang-pracharath/

By Erich Parpart Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra did not rule out the possibility of his Pheu Thai Party working with Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) after the next general election in a late night club house session. “There is no deal, I swear, no one came to talk to me,” former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra said during a Clubhouse session arranged by CARE Group on Tuesday evening. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Local news reported over the past week that the “3 Ps”, including Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha, Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan and Interior Minister Anupong Paochinda, was seeking to make political deals with Thaksin over the two-ballot electoral system and the upcoming censure debate. Full story: https://www.thaienquirer.com/39043/thaksin-does-not-rule-out-working-with-palang-pracharath/ -- © Copyright Thai Enquirer 2022-03-30 - 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

‘Pattaya International Fireworks Festival’ named among Asia’s top 3 Ocean Cities’ Festivals Accolade from the International Festivals and Events Association follows 2021’s naming of the Songkran Festival as one of the major festivals of Asia. TAT Newsroom Bangkok – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is pleased to report that the ‘Pattaya International Fireworks Festival’ has been named one of Asia’s top three Ocean Cities’ Festivals by the International Festivals and Events Association (IFEA). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255241-‘pattaya-international-fireworks-festival’-named-among-asia’s-top-3-ocean-cities’-festivals/

Accolade from the International Festivals and Events Association follows 2021’s naming of the Songkran Festival as one of the major festivals of Asia. TAT Newsroom Bangkok – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is pleased to report that the ‘Pattaya International Fireworks Festival’ has been named one of Asia’s top three Ocean Cities’ Festivals by the International Festivals and Events Association (IFEA). Mr. Yuthasak Supasorn, TAT Governor, said, “This is wonderful recognition for the Pattaya International Fireworks Festival, and also represents the fantastic and diverse festivals and events that can be enjoyed throughout Thailand during the calendar year.” The award was presented at the Ocean Tourism Festival City Forum and Designation of Major Ocean Tourism Festival City of Asia, which was held in Tongyeong City, South Korea on 25 March, 2022. On hand to receive the prestigious accolade was Pol. Lt. Pramote Tubtim (RN), Permanent Secretary of Pattaya City; Mr. Kajorndet Apichartrakul, Director of the TAT Pattaya Office, and Mrs. Jiranee Poonnayom, Director of the TAT Seoul Office. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Organised by Pattaya City, the annual two-day Pattaya International Fireworks Festival is one of the popular seaside resort city’s most spectacular and exciting events. Usually held later in the year, it draws pyrotechnic teams from around the world who light up the night sky in a series of dazzling fireworks displays. Adding to the festive fun is live music, entertainment, great cuisine, and various other activities to enjoy along Pattaya Beach Road which is closed for the Festival. The date for this year’s Pattaya International Fireworks Festival has yet to be announced. The inclusion of the Pattaya International Fireworks Festival among the top three festivals continues a winning tradition for Thailand. In 2021, the Songkran Festival (traditional Thai New Year) was named by the IFEA as one of the three major festivals of Asia. Headquartered in Boise, Idaho in the USA, the IFEA recognises excellence and creativity in festivals around the world, and helps provide opportunities for event host countries to market their events and boost awareness. Source: https://www.tatnews.org/2022/03/pattaya-international-fireworks-festival-named-among-asias-top-3-ocean-cities-festivals/ -- © Copyright TAT NEWS 2022-03-30 - 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

Yes there is exciting live football for just THB80 here in Thailand by Michael Bridge We recently posted a story about the exorbitant ticket prices being charged to see the Liverpool v Manchester United friendly in Bangkok in July. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255240-yes-there-is-exciting-live-football-for-just-thb80-here-in-thailand/

by Michael Bridge We recently posted a story about the exorbitant ticket prices being charged to see the Liverpool v Manchester United friendly in Bangkok in July. From the huge response, it was fairly clear that most of us are not keen on watching friendlies and certainly would not fork out THB5,000-25,000 for a ticket. However, like many of us we do like to catch a good game but being expats most have to make do with Sky Sports or Super Sports to catch our teams, often in the middle of the night. Living here in Pattaya a group of us used to get our regular dose of live footy when Pattaya United played in the Thai premier league. Over 7,000 attended the match against the mighty Buriram United team at the Nong Prue Stadium Chonburi, Thailand! Unfortunately, money talked, and the owners sold the Pattaya United franchise to a new owner who took the team away to another region in Thailand. New Club However, move forward and along came some new owners who set up Pattaya Dolphins United. The club is currently playing in the Thai League 3 Eastern region. In 2021, the new owner decided to change the club's name from Pattaya Discovery United F.C. to Pattaya Dolphins United F.C. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Apart from the club's name, the club's logo is also changed. These changes will be applied for the 2021-22 season onward. The club has come top of its regional division and is now playing in the knockout stages against the winners of the other regions. The winner and runners-up will then be promoted to Thai League 2. The reason I mention this is that there is now a very loyal group of expat supporters who regularly sit with the Thai fans every other weekend at the Nong Prue stadium in Pattaya. This weekend’s match against the mighty Sisaket FC team ended in a 4-3 Victory for Pattaya, with the winning goal scored in the final minute of extra time. A Red card, seven goals, and more passion on the field than at most premier league games made this an extremely exciting 90- minutes…. and all for just THB80. Seemed that there were at least 1,000 there, but the noise and drumming were deafening. Pattaya is now tied at the top of the playoffs table, so have a great chance of progressing up to League Two. If you fancy some great entertainment on and off the pitch, check out the Pattaya United International Fan Club on Facebook, and they will announce the date of the next home game. See you there! -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-03-30 - 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

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30 pairs of Thai Airways’ airline seats sold out within a minute after being placed for sale online A total of 30 pairs of Thai Airways seats were sold out within a minute after being placed for sale via the airway’s Facebook live channel March 29th. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255225-30-pairs-of-thai-airways’-airline-seats-sold-out-within-a-minute-after-being-placed-for-sale-online-yesterday/

Missing Iranian tourist in Phangnga found dead today after 19-hour search An Iranian tourist who went missing during white-water rafting yesterday was found dead after a 19-hour search. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255153-iranian-tourist-missing-in-whitewater-rafting/?do=findComment&comment=17277976