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Thai media Thai PBS reported that there are 9,300 wild monkeys in Lopburi province. But 3,100 of them live in the downtown Muang district. Lopburi town center is famous for monkeys who are a tourist attraction as well as a bit of a pest. Their numbers have been increasing presenting problems for businesses and their customers in cohabiting amicably. Some families are considering moving out as its either them or the monkeys. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Others are putting their faith in a mass sterilization program. So far 900 animals have been treated but vets want to see 2,000 done to achieve 70% sterilization in the downtown population. It is felt that doing this will keep the population down and negate the necessity to relocate the animals elsewhere possibly creating new problems at their destination. Aetna Platinum+ Light on premium, great on coverage -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-03-29 - 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

Delivery rival stabbed to death outside electrical store - murderer claims self defence Picture: Siam Rath Bang Plee police and rescue services were called to an area outside an electrical appliances store in Soi Bang Pla 43, Samut Prakan. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255030-delivery-rival-stabbed-to-death-outside-electrical-store-murderer-claims-self-defence/

Picture: Siam Rath Bang Plee police and rescue services were called to an area outside an electrical appliances store in Soi Bang Pla 43, Samut Prakan. There Piyaphol, 54, an employee of the store had been stabbed to death. He couldn't be saved despite 30 minutes of CPR. Natthaphat, 47, a colleague and friend from another store admitted killing him but said it was in self-defence. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Picture: Siam Rath He and the victim had both come to a meeting to discuss a disagreement over deliveries, said the police. Both had weapons, in the case of Natthaphat a 30 cm knife and a screwdriver. Investigations continued at the station, reported Siam Rath. Aetna Platinum+ Light on premium, great on coverage -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-03-29 - 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

Deserter or victim of crime? Soldier's mystery disappearance Picture: Daily News Daily News continued to report on the disappearance of a conscript at a camp in Lopburi. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255027-deserter-or-victim-of-crime-soldiers-mystery-disappearance/

Picture: Daily News Daily News continued to report on the disappearance of a conscript at a camp in Lopburi. The 21 year old called Phana or "New" went AWOL on 11th March at 4.09 am. He left his entire military uniform, two phones and chargers in the undergrowth behind the camp. He hasn't been seen since. His mother has dismissed army claims the man is a simple deserter. She said he would call her - he does every day. And he cherished the iPhone she had given him. Surely he wouldn't leave that behind, said mum, fearing malice has visited her son. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Now the military have confirmed that the deserter, as they call him, had been caught taking 4 Yaba that he had bought for 50 baht each. He was reprimanded and ordered to get fit as a punishment just a couple of days before he absconded. He ran off leaving his military life behind. Or has his disappearance more sinister undertones? Investigations continue. Aetna Platinum+ Light on premium, great on coverage -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-03-29 - 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

Nan Expected to Attract Over 700,000 Visitors This Year: TAT by Paul Rujopakarn BANGKOK (NNT) - The Nan provincial office of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has said it expects the province to be able to attract 700,000 visitors this year. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255025-nan-expected-to-attract-over-700000-visitors-this-year-tat/

by Paul Rujopakarn BANGKOK (NNT) - The Nan provincial office of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has said it expects the province to be able to attract 700,000 visitors this year. Data from the office indicated that the local tourism industry was able to bring in at least one million travelers pre-pandemic, generating about 3.2 billion baht in revenue. The office said the province is normally able to attract visitors nationwide throughout the year. However, the global pandemic has since forced it to adjust its strategy to focus on travelers from nearby northern provinces. Nevertheless, the office said it still wants to see visitors from other provinces, especially high-spending tourists from Bangkok who are able to travel via commercial flights and personal vehicles. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Nan’s major attractions include cultural gems such as Wat Phumin and Wat Phrathat Khao Noi, as well as natural scenic vistas in the districts of Bo Kluea and Pua. The local TAT office said it has been promoting the districts of Wiang Sa, Na Noi and Na Muen as new attractions. These three districts boast unique ancient Northern Lanna traditions, especially in the areas of cuisine, lifestyle, religion and culture. They also feature various natural wonders for adventurous visitors to explore. Nan Nakhon Airport meanwhile recently reported achieving a new peak of 1,000 daily visitors. Airliners frequently flying to the airport include Thai Lion Air, Thai Smile, Nok Air and Thai Air Asia. The airport is currently encouraging airlines to open inter-regional routes connecting Nan with the rest of the nation. -- © Copyright NNT 2022-03-299 - 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

Video: Little green snake steals the Naga Show Sanook Thai Caption: Taking up residence A little green snake stole the show at a Ratchaburi temple to pay homage to a Naga. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255024-video-little-green-snake-steals-the-naga-show/

Sanook Thai Caption: Taking up residence A little green snake stole the show at a Ratchaburi temple to pay homage to a Naga. All the dignitaries including the local MP were invited to the Phaya Phet Phat Nakharat event featuring a giant chrysanthemum adorned Naga or holy snake. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Picture: Sanook Also adding a touch of auspiciousness was the little green critter. The video also featured a severe gagging episode of a woman caught in cracker fallout as well as the purchase of plenty of lottery tickets, reported Sanook. Aetna Platinum+ Light on premium, great on coverage -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-03-29 - 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

Family get shock bill - 40,000 baht for nothing more than paracetamol Sanook Thai Caption: Treated at home so why must I pay? A family in the north east who all tested positive for Covid-19 decided to do the right thing and opt for Home Isolation. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255022-family-get-shock-bill-40000-baht-for-nothing-more-than-paracetamol/

Sanook Thai Caption: Treated at home so why must I pay? A family in the north east who all tested positive for Covid-19 decided to do the right thing and opt for Home Isolation. The Mukhdahan area hospital sent them all home with some paracetamol. When they had recovered they went to get doctor's certificates and were each slapped with a bill for 10,059 baht - 10K for Covid services and 59 for the paracetamol. The family said they have been asked to part with 40,000 baht for nothing more than "para". They had no hospital meals or used any bed at all. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe They said they were advised that by paying it into a certain fund first they would be able to get it back later. But this seemed to lack transparency, reported Sanook. The authorities have reiterated that all Covid-19 treatment should be free. Investigations are underway as the possibility of a misunderstanding is mulled. Aetna Platinum+ Light on premium, great on coverage -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-03-29 - 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

Up in Smoke: Clarifying Myths About Thailand’s Cannabis Laws Silk Legal Even before the recent moves to decriminalise cannabis, there has been no shortage of myths about Thailand’s supposed liberal attitude to the plant. The hopes and dreams for radical reform have, unfortunately, misled many investors eager to jump into new and lucrative opportunities in Thailand’s burgeoning cannabis industry. Nonetheless, many still believe the hype that Thailand has adopted a liberal approach to cannabis and have sunk their fortunes into a business that likely doesn’t exist today. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255021-up-in-smoke-clarifying-myths-about-thailand’s-cannabis-laws/

Silk Legal Even before the recent moves to decriminalise cannabis, there has been no shortage of myths about Thailand’s supposed liberal attitude to the plant. The hopes and dreams for radical reform have, unfortunately, misled many investors eager to jump into new and lucrative opportunities in Thailand’s burgeoning cannabis industry. Nonetheless, many still believe the hype that Thailand has adopted a liberal approach to cannabis and have sunk their fortunes into a business that likely doesn’t exist today. It is important to understand that cannabis decriminalisation does not mean deregulation, and anyone seeking to enter the industry should take the time to understand the raft of restrictions still in place. As covered in our previous article, the recent ministerial announcement, which will come into effect in mid-2022, only removes most parts of the cannabis plant from Category 5 of the list of narcotic substances and does not give a free-for-all on use of the plant. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Recreational use, as well as extracts and products that contain more than 0.2% of THC by dry weight, remain highly illegal. There are also strict guidelines on what cannabis can be used for, which, as of writing, is still limited to medical and research purposes. A further extension to cosmetics and supplements is expected, but the regulations are not out yet. -- © Copyright ILK LEGATL 2022-03-299 - 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

Villagers spooked as dog finds human skull - police have leads in death of lieutenant's brother Daily News Thai Caption: Killed then concealed in the forest Villagers in Ban Pho Sai in the Phibun Mangsahan police jurisdiction in Ubon Ratchathani, NE Thailand, got a nasty shock when a dog returned from scavenging in a nearby field. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255015-villagers-spooked-as-dog-finds-human-skull-police-have-leads-in-death-of-lieutenants-brother/

Daily News Thai Caption: Killed then concealed in the forest Villagers in Ban Pho Sai in the Phibun Mangsahan police jurisdiction in Ubon Ratchathani, NE Thailand, got a nasty shock when a dog returned from scavenging in a nearby field. It had a human skull in its jaws. The resulting kerfuffle led to the discovery of decomposing remains nearby. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Pol Sub-lieutenant Eknarong Tharabutr, 56, said the remains were those of his brother Suthen, 36, missing since March 5th. Daily News reported that Suthen and his wife and family members had argued. The local police said they know what happened and arrests are imminent. Aetna Platinum+ Light on premium, great on coverage -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-03-29 - 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

Shabu shop hits back with defamation threat against complaining customer Daily News Thai Caption: Case in the offing Daily News reported on the latest drama unfolding online concerning a case at a Shabu restaurant. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255010-shabu-shop-hits-back-with-defamation-threat-against-complaining-customer/

Daily News Thai Caption: Case in the offing Daily News reported on the latest drama unfolding online concerning a case at a Shabu restaurant. The customer and his party were fined 1,000 baht because they didn't eat up all their food. They complained the meat was gristly. The shop weighed it and found there was enough weight of meat to warrant the fine. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe A social media firestorm erupted with both sides getting support. But now the owner of the shop said on Daw Thunyawan (Facebook) that the staff were well within their rights to do what they did. The customer had repeatedly ordered food and was fined 50 baht for every 100 grams of meat they did not consume. She said that the store would be exploring legal avenues against the customer for posting allegedly defamatory comments online causing a loss of reputation. Aetna Platinum+ Light on premium, great on coverage -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-03-29 - 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

Teen got good uni place - but she needs to help mum gather trash to pay for her education Picture: Thai Rath Thai Rath reporters went to the Pho Thong area of Selaphum in Roi-Et in Thailand's NE region where they met an 18 year old who wants to be going places. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255009-teen-got-good-uni-place-but-she-needs-to-help-mum-gather-trash-to-pay-for-her-education/

Picture: Thai Rath Thai Rath reporters went to the Pho Thong area of Selaphum in Roi-Et in Thailand's NE region where they met an 18 year old who wants to be going places. But poverty is presenting awkward hurdles. Nanthiwa Saenghuachang - also known as Cat - has already won a place at Mahasarakham University to be part of the humanities faculty in the study of Thai language. Contact has already been made by the aspiring young lady who just finished M6 at Pho Thong Withayakan school with a grade average of 3.43. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Her mum has taken out a loan to pay the first term fees of 12,000 but now the family needs to pay off that loan. So they are collecting cardboard, plastic bottle and other trash for its recycle value. Anything to make ends meet for this very poor family who also have three younger brothers under the one roof. Thai Rath gave the following bank account number in the name Nanthiwa Saenghuachang for possible donations: 439-0-62618-3 (Krung Thai bank). Aetna Platinum+ Light on premium, great on coverage -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-03-29 - 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

Opinion: No governor candidate is serious about fixing Thailand’s footpaths, just look at their posters By Erich Parpart One of my favorite Facebook pages which I follow for laughs is called “Hey! This is Thailand’s footpath” or “เฮ้ย นี่มันฟุตบาทไทยแลนด์” which has more than 250,000 followers. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255008-opinion-no-governor-candidate-is-serious-about-fixing-thailand’s-footpaths-just-look-at-their-posters/

By Erich Parpart One of my favorite Facebook pages which I follow for laughs is called “Hey! This is Thailand’s footpath” or “เฮ้ย นี่มันฟุตบาทไทยแลนด์” which has more than 250,000 followers. Apart from laughter, I also like the page because it can actually lead to tangible changes. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe There are many occasions where broken footpaths have been fixed within days because its horrible condition was displayed on the page for their followers to see. It happened so many time that I am sure many related public agencies, such as the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, are also following the page as well. Full story: https://www.thaienquirer.com/38981/opinion-no-governor-candidate-is-seriosu-about-fixing-thailands-footpaths-just-look-at-their-posters/ -- © Copyright Thai Enquirer 2022-03-29 - 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 police arrest four men after violent attack of 7-Eleven staffer - mask wearing an issue Daily News Thai Caption: Mob Attack A hoodlum in Ratchaburi in central Thailand went to get his mates when a 7-Eleven staffer in Ratchaburi reminded him to wear a mask in the store to stop Covid spread. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1255006-thai-police-arrest-four-men-after-violent-attack-of-7-eleven-staffer-mask-wearing-an-issue/

Daily News Thai Caption: Mob Attack A hoodlum in Ratchaburi in central Thailand went to get his mates when a 7-Eleven staffer in Ratchaburi reminded him to wear a mask in the store to stop Covid spread. He was shocked that the underling in the store should have the temerity to be ordering him about. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Picture: Daily News Three mates swelled his ranks and his confidence. Then they all attacked Phattamon Malai with dangerous kicks to the neck leaving him unconscious. But the police have now made four arrests of men called Anon, Khajornsak, Sakda and Arthit. Picture: Daily News They are saying nothing, reported Daily News. But the police say they have clear CCTV evidence to make an assault causing grievous bodily harm charge stick. Aetna Platinum+ Light on premium, great on coverage -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-03-29 - 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 exodus: RTP set 5% accident reduction target Yesterday the Royal Thai Police's top brass gathered for that perennial question. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254998-songkran-exodus-rtp-set-5-accident-reduction-target/