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PHOTO: .naewna By Goong Nang(GN) Chonburi – Hundreds of durians worth more than 500,000 baht scattered all over a roadside after a pickup truck overturned in the Ban Bueng district yesterday morning (April 25th). Chonburi police were notified of the accident on Number 344 Road in Ban Bueng. They arrived at the scene to find an overturned brand new pickup truck on the side of the road. No injuries, however, were reported. Hundreds of durians were found scattered nearby. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/04/26/hundreds-of-durians-scattered-after-sleepy-pickup-truck-driver-overturns-in-ban-bueng/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-04-26 - 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

Angry customer returns after being asked to leave bar - he shoots at staffer but winds up dead himself Daily News Thai Caption: He died in return fire A Thai man who was asked to leave a bar in the Orm Noi sub-district of Krathum Baen, Samut Sakhon, returned to confront the staffer after hours. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257872-angry-customer-returns-after-being-asked-to-leave-bar-he-shoots-at-staffer-but-winds-up-dead-himself/

Daily News Thai Caption: He died in return fire A Thai man who was asked to leave a bar in the Orm Noi sub-district of Krathum Baen, Samut Sakhon, returned to confront the staffer after hours. But the ambush went wrong and he was fatally shot in the head. Trouble brewed at the Highway 85, a restaurant-cum-bar on Petchkasem Road. Monthon or "Beer", aged 25, had asked Theerawat, 27, to leave the premises because he was not following the protocols. Angry, he returned in the early hours of Monday after the bar shut driven to the scene by a friend in a pick-up. He ambushed Beer when he came out of the store but missed with a shot from a gun that hit the front of the bar. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Beer responded by shooting Theerawat in the back of the head with a 9 mm Ruger SR9C. Theerawat died in hospital. Police found just bloodstains at the scene and the weapon used by Theerawat that was lying about. Beer was charged with attempted murder and weapons offences. He denied the first charge saying it was self defence. Daily News did not explain why the charge was attempted murder and not murder. The suspect was detained. The victim's father said his son usually just drank locally but had gone further afield after a bender to celebrate an ordination. He'd come home and his dad begged him not to go out again and to think of his wife and child. The wife, four months pregnant, said that she had wondered where her husband had got to so called his mobile. A nurse picked up at the hospital. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-04-26 - 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

Baht drops against dollar to 5-year low, poised to drop further By Panithan Onthaworn The baht weakened to 34 baht against the US dollar on Tuesday, its lowest point against the greenback in five years, due to growing concerns on global economic situations, with analysts warning of further losses. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257871-baht-drops-against-dollar-to-5-year-low-poised-to-drop-further/

By Panithan Onthaworn The baht weakened to 34 baht against the US dollar on Tuesday, its lowest point against the greenback in five years, due to growing concerns on global economic situations, with analysts warning of further losses. The Thai currency opened at 34.07 baht per US dollar on Tuesday, a level not seen since 2017, weakening from Monday’s close of 34.04. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Poon Panichpibool, a market strategist at Krungthai Bank, said the currency market is avoiding mounting risks arising from the Federal Reserve’s interest rate hikes and the Covid-19 outbreak situation in China. Full story: https://www.thaienquirer.com/39692/baht-drops-against-dollar-to-5-year-low-poised-to-drop-further/ -- © Copyright Thai Enquirer 2022-04-26 - 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

Parents urged to protect young children against COVID-19 amid deaths of Under 5s Prominent Thai virologist Dr. Yong Poovorawan is urging parents of children under 5 to take special care of them by protecting them from COVID-19 infection, citing the death toll among young children. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257870-parents-urged-to-protect-young-children-against-covid-19-amid-deaths-of-under-5s/

Prominent Thai virologist Dr. Yong Poovorawan is urging parents of children under 5 to take special care of them by protecting them from COVID-19 infection, citing the death toll among young children. Quoting initial information from the Ministry of Public Health, Dr. Yong, head of the Centre of Excellence in Clinical Virology at the Faculty of Medicine of Chulalongkorn University, said in his Facebook post today (Tuesday) that there have been 51 deaths of children from COVID-19 this year, 39 of whom were under 5 and, of these, 10 were healthy children and 19 had underlying conditions. Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe He said that deaths of young children who are healthy is unacceptable, but often occur quite quickly. He also pointed out that, currently, there are no vaccines for available for children under five in Thailand. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/parents-urged-to-protect-young-children-against-covid-19-amid-deaths-of-under-5s/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-04-26 - 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

Ladyboy faces four charges after Facebook live bikini dance outside temple, police station and 7-Eleven Sanook Thai Caption: Society, please forgive me Police in Lam Lukka, Pathum Thani, north of the Thai capital Bangkok, were not amused when a transgender went on a Facebook live page to have a boogie in a swimsuit. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1257868-ladyboy-faces-four-charges-after-facebook-live-bikini-dance-outside-temple-police-station-and-7-eleven/

Sanook Thai Caption: Society, please forgive me Police in Lam Lukka, Pathum Thani, north of the Thai capital Bangkok, were not amused when a transgender went on a Facebook live page to have a boogie in a swimsuit. Ponksakorn Panbunmee, 23, gyrated in front of Wat Prachumrat, the Lam Lukka police station and a branch of 7-Eleven, reported Sanook. The cops soon had the ladyboy in hand and the purple bikini and phones on the evidence table. Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Pongsakorn said he got all excited and was only doing it for his fans. He was slapped with four charges including obscene and annoying behavior in public and blocking the way. Pongsakorn apologised to wider society adding that the show was only intended for friends. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-04-26 - 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

70-year-old woman reportedly raped by man in Chonburi who threatened to return By Tanakorn Panyadee Chonburi – A 70-year-old woman was reportedly choked and raped by an unidentified man with a buzz cut who threatened to return if she reported the rape to the police. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257867-70-year-old-woman-reportedly-raped-by-man-in-chonburi-who-threatened-to-return/

By Tanakorn Panyadee Chonburi – A 70-year-old woman was reportedly choked and raped by an unidentified man with a buzz cut who threatened to return if she reported the rape to the police. Yesterday, April 25th, local media met with Champa Khemthong, a female 70-year-old scavenger, who was reportedly raped by an unknown man with a buzz cut at her rental room near the Nong Ri – Thong Khung Rd, Nong Ri sub-district, Mueang district, Chonburi. Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe According to the victim’s statement, the crime occured around 01.30 PM on April 20th. She was in her room when the culprit broke in, strangled her with a knife to her throat, and raped her. After finishing his malfeasance, the culprit threatened the victim not to report to the police, and that he would return. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/04/26/70-year-old-woman-reportedly-raped-by-man-in-chonburi-who-threatened-to-return/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-04-26 - 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

Teen conned into sending naked pictures for 25K - she gets no money and even pays tax Picture: Siam Rath Siam Rath reported on a disturbing case of a 13 year old girl in Udon Thani in Thailand's north east who fell victim to a fraudster online. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257866-teen-conned-into-sending-naked-pictures-for-25k-she-gets-no-money-and-even-pays-tax/

Picture: Siam Rath Siam Rath reported on a disturbing case of a 13 year old girl in Udon Thani in Thailand's north east who fell victim to a fraudster online. Ann, an assumed name, said she was contacted on Facebook by someone from the page of Sunisa Jompanya. They said she could earn 25,000 baht by sending some naked pictures. She pointed out that she was only 13 not 18 to which the fraudster said: "No worries, we handle girls as young as ten". She sent one picture then got cold feet. She was told by the fraudster that she had to send more or she would be exposed on social media among her friends. She sent eight more pictures and a video call clip. Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Picture: Siam Rath Then the fraudster told the girl that she needed to pay tax on her earnings and must transfer about 800 baht to their account. Worried about being exposed she borrowed the money from a friend without telling her parents. She received no money. Now she is being assisted by the admin of a group run by Weeraphol Raksamerwong who will take her to the police today. The girl was in tears and said she was suicidal after what happened. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-04-26 - 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

Pick-up thief nabbed after dropping into the woods for a little snooze! Police warn public about leaving the engine running Picture: Siam Rath Siam Rath reported that a thief in Rayong who stole a pick-up drove into the woods for a nap. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257865-pick-up-thief-nabbed-after-dropping-into-the-woods-for-a-little-snooze-police-warn-public-about-leaving-the-engine-running/

Picture: Siam Rath Siam Rath reported that a thief in Rayong who stole a pick-up drove into the woods for a nap. But he was soon arrested by Muang Rayong police in what the media called a "scrum" with other interested parties. Kittichoke, 18, said he had gone to see his mother to get money for gas at her second hand shop in Choengnoen sub-district.. He parked outside and kept the engine running while he got the money. But Sorawuth, 35, happened to be passing and saw his opportunity to steal. He drove off towards Ban Laeng with Kittichoke in fruitless pursuit on foot. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Picture: Siam Rath Muang district police were informed of the theft. Also in the pick-up was the victim's phone that was sending out a location signal. Police traced this to Soi San Jao and observed the thief coming out of the woods in the car where he had been resting. He said: "It was hot and I didn't fancy walking". Kittichoke's mother praised the police for their swift action and return of the vehicle. The suspect was just out of prison after serving time on a drugs charge. They warned the public not to leave a car unattended with the engine running. You might not be as lucky as this family, they said. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-04-26 - 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

Fruit Trade Promoted in Eastern Thailand by Na-ark Rojanasuvan BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand is campaigning to elevate the fruit trade in the kingdom’s east as the tropical fruit hub of Asia. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257863-fruit-trade-promoted-in-eastern-thailand/

by Na-ark Rojanasuvan BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand is campaigning to elevate the fruit trade in the kingdom’s east as the tropical fruit hub of Asia. Boonyarit Kalayanamit, permanent secretary for the Ministry of Commerce, said the campaign is expected to promote fruit produce in the Eastern region to the rest of the nation and the world. The initiative would also stimulate local consumption and demand while reducing reliance on exports. According to Boonyarit, Thai agriculturalists offer 57 different types of fruits, contributing 45 billion baht in annual exports. 80% of these fruits are durian, longan and mangosteen, shipped to major export partners China and Vietnam, with most of the remaining products sold locally. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe The Eastern region is projected to see 1.14 million metric tons of combined volume for durian, mangosteen, rambutan and longan in Chanthaburi, Rayong and Trat. The figure represents an increase of 27% from last year’s 900,000 tons, with the three provinces considered the key fruit producers of the region. Chanthaburi’s provincial commerce office chief, Chairat Boonsong, meanwhile noted that there are currently Chinese middlemen setting up warehouses to purchase produce in the areas. He said the practice could put sellers at disadvantage if they unite to monopolize the buying price. The office chief said it was therefore necessary for farmers to have market and trading partner options for trading partners. -- © Copyright NNT 2022-04-26 - 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

Tourism Council Urges Scrapping of Thailand Pass by Na-ark Rojanasuvan BANGKOK (NNT) - The Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT) has urged the government to remove the “Thailand Pass” system. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257862-tourism-council-urges-scrapping-of-thailand-pass/

by Na-ark Rojanasuvan BANGKOK (NNT) - The Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT) has urged the government to remove the “Thailand Pass” system. TCT Vice-President Vichit Prakobgosol said the organization agreed with the administration’s move to cancel the Test & Go system and the RT-PCR test requirement upon entering the Kingdom, along with the reduction of mandatory COVID insurance coverage to US$10,000. Vichit noted, however, that the Thailand Pass continues to limit the ability of tourism operators to bring in tour groups. He cited the extensive documentation agencies must file individually even as other restrictions are scheduled to be lifted by May 1. The TCT vice-president added that if the Thailand Pass is repealed by June, the nation will almost certainly see arrivals surge by 10 million this year. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Tourist numbers could potentially exceed 12 million in the best-case scenario, in which the Chinese market resumes outward travel by the end of the year. Vichit acknowledged that this projection would be contingent on the actions of the Chinese government, particularly concerning its Zero COVID policy stance. However, he warned that if the Thailand Pass program remains in place through June, the number of inbound tourists could be as low as 8 million. He also said tour groups could accommodate the additional 2 million tourists. -- © Copyright NNT 2022-04-26 - 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 :

Eight years on: Thai PM in jocular mood - he's fed up with "work, work, work" Thailand's prime minister and defence minister Prayuth Chan-ocha was in jocular mood when he went on a visit to Hat Yai in the south yesterday. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257861-eight-years-on-thai-pm-in-jocular-mood-hes-fed-up-with-work-work-work/

Thailand's prime minister and defence minister Prayuth Chan-ocha was in jocular mood when he went on a visit to Hat Yai in the south yesterday. The former general turned Thai PM - still in place since grabbing power in a coup in 2014 - was responding to questions about the current political climate. He reminded the press and public present that the next PM will come from the ranks of MPs. The public should choose them well as they will chose the next leader who is the most important person of all even above ministers, reported Thai Rath. Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Asked if people hate him he said with a twinkle in his eye: "I'm fed up being PM. From the moment I wake up to when I go to bed its work, work, work. "I can't sleep through worry and if I do I wake up in the night it's to worry some more". But he said that seeing everyone's smiling faces today would give him a good night's sleep. All this prompted a chorus from the public of "We choose you Uncle Too", using the PM's nickname. 'Too' means to grab by force. "Only me?!" he responded."What about democracy and everyone else". The PM called for an end to political squabbling on his trip to the south. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-04-26 - 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

Sittra Biabungkerd: Campaigning lawyer exposing crime and corruption in high places By Thai PBS World’s General Desk Photo from FB page “ษิทรา เบี้ยบังเกิด เลขาธิการมูลนิธิทีมงานทนายประชาชนฯ” Armed with legal expertise, Sittra Biabungkerd has jumped into several high-profile battles in recent weeks, striking blows that have seriously damaged his once-seemingly-invincible opponents. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257859-sittra-biabungkerd-campaigning-lawyer-exposing-crime-and-corruption-in-high-places/

Photo from FB page “ษิทรา เบี้ยบังเกิด เลขาธิการมูลนิธิทีมงานทนายประชาชนฯ” By Thai PBS World’s General Desk Armed with legal expertise, Sittra Biabungkerd has jumped into several high-profile battles in recent weeks, striking blows that have seriously damaged his once-seemingly-invincible opponents. Several senior policemen lost their posts – at least temporarily and possibly permanently – after their alleged wrongdoing came under Sittra’s radar. Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe But his impact on the world of politics is making the biggest headlines. Democrat Party deputy leader Prinn Panitchpakdi and veteran politician Seksakol “Rambo Isan” Atthawong were shaken to the core after being targeted by this high-profile lawyer. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/sittra-biabungkerd-campaigning-lawyer-exposing-crime-and-corruption-in-high-places/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-04-26 - 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

Fortuner driver fails to pay for his gas - attendant who earns just 325 baht a day says come back to pay! Picture: Thai Rath Thai Rath reported on an incident at a gas station on Route 304 heading from Kabinburi to Chachoengsao on Sunday evening in Krorksomboon sub-district. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257858-fortuner-driver-fails-to-pay-for-his-gas-attendant-who-earns-just-325-baht-a-day-says-come-back-to-pay/