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by Natthaphon Sangpolsit BANGKOK (NNT) - The National Cancer Institute (NCI) has indicated that breast cancer is a major public health problem for women around the world and is the most common cancer for women in Thailand. According to Dr Somsak Akksilp, director-general of the Department of Medical Services (DMS), the World Health Organization (WHO) reported 2.3 million new breast cancer cases and 685,000 deaths worldwide due to breast cancer in 2020. Data figures from 2021 meanwhile showed Thailand recorded 18,000 new cases and 4,800 fatalities. Officials have voiced concern that the number of cases in the country could rise to around 22,000 cases next year. Although research is still being conducted to determine the exact causes, the director-general said studies have revealed factors associated with an increased risk of developing breast cancer, including genetic mutation, advanced age, lack of physical activity, obesity and alcohol consumption. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Dr Chayanoot Rattadilok, an oncologist specializing in breast cancer and surgery from NCI, noted that while breast cancer can occur in both men and women, the risk is higher for women, particularly those over the age of 40 with a family history of breast or ovarian cancer. She said symptoms of early-stage breast cancer include lumps in the breast or armpit, changes in the size or shape of the breast, skin irritation or dimpling, or nipple discharges of fluids other than breast milk, including blood. Anyone experiencing these symptoms should immediately see a doctor to be diagnosed. Dr Chayanoot stressed that patients can make a full recovery if they receive treatment in the early stages of the cancer. She also advised people to routinely check for symptoms, get regular check-ups and for women with a family history of breast or ovarian cancer to get a mammogram as soon as possible. -- © Copyright NNT 2022-03-28 - 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

Authorities Seized Over 45,000 Counterfeit Items in January by Paul Rujopakarn BANGKOK (NNT) - The Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) has reported that relevant government units in January confiscated more than 45,000 counterfeit items nationwide. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254906-authorities-seized-over-45000-counterfeit-items-in-january/

by Paul Rujopakarn BANGKOK (NNT) - The Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) has reported that relevant government units in January confiscated more than 45,000 counterfeit items nationwide. DIP Deputy Director-General Jittima Srithaporn revealed that the operation was a joint effort between the department, the Royal Thai Police, the Customs Department, the Department of Special Investigation, and IP owners. During the operation, officials apprehended about 150 suspects, 113 of whom were arrested by the Royal Thai Police, who also seized nearly 42,500 items. Authorities from the Customs Department were responsible for the remaining cases, collecting about 3,000 counterfeit products. These included handbags, shoes, garments, hats and eye wares. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Deputy Director-General Jittima added that a total of 648 patent infringement cases underwent mediation from October 1st, 2002, to February 28th, 2022. 353 of the cases have since been successfully resolved. Those violating trademarks registered in Thailand are liable to face imprisonment of up to four years, a fine of up to 400,000 baht, or both. Those violating unregistered trademarks can meanwhile face up to three years in prison or a fine of up to 6,000 baht, or both. -- © Copyright NNT 2022-03-28 - 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

Government Urges Provinces to Prepare for Songkran Travelers by Natthaphon Sangpolsit BANGKOK (NNT) - The government has asked provincial authorities to roll out health and safety measures ahead of the upcoming Songkran Festival, as many people are expected to travel during this period. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254903-government-urges-provinces-to-prepare-for-songkran-travelers/

by Natthaphon Sangpolsit BANGKOK (NNT) - The government has asked provincial authorities to roll out health and safety measures ahead of the upcoming Songkran Festival, as many people are expected to travel during this period. Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha recently ordered provincial governors and provincial public health offices to prepare necessary steps to handle the peak travel season. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe People who plan to visit their elderly family members are asked to wear masks at all times, avoid close and physical contact, refrain from eating and drinking together for long periods of time, and to celebrate the occasion in a well-ventilated area. The government also recommends that anyone wishing to participate in Songkran events take an antigen test beforehand in order to minimize the risk of COVID-19 transmission. According to the recommended vaccination plan, senior citizens and those with underlying conditions should meanwhile get vaccinated or receive their booster shot. -- © Copyright NNT 2022-03-28 - 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

Thailand Eyes Becoming Regional EV Manufacturing Hub by Natthaphon Sangpolsit BANGKOK (NNT) - The government has indicated its intentions to position Thailand as a regional manufacturing base for electric vehicles (EVs), with tax cuts and other measures rolling out to attract more investments. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254902-thailand-eyes-becoming-regional-ev-manufacturing-hub/

by Natthaphon Sangpolsit BANGKOK (NNT) - The government has indicated its intentions to position Thailand as a regional manufacturing base for electric vehicles (EVs), with tax cuts and other measures rolling out to attract more investments. Government Spokesman Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana said Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha had asked related agencies to monitor customer trends at the Bangkok International Motor Show, following the government’s rollout of measures to encourage the use of EVs. Visitors to the auto show have shown a keen interest in EVs, due to the subsidy program offered by the government. Under the scheme, the purchase of an EV with a participating brand can receive a subsidy of 70,000 to 150,000 baht. The subsidy is being funded by the Excise Department, with a total campaign budget of 3 billion baht. The department says it is open to discussing pricing structures with any of the auto brands. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Major EV brands at Bangkok International Motor Show that are participating in the subsidy scheme include Great Wall Motor and MG. Other companies that have expressed their intention to join the scheme include European carmakers such as Mercedes-Benz and BMW, Japanese brands such as Toyota, Honda, Mitsubishi and Nissan, and Chinese companies like Foxconn and NETA Auto. The Bangkok International Motor Show 2022 is currently taking place at IMPACT Muang Thong Thani exhibition center in Nonthaburi and will conclude on April 3. -- © Copyright NNT 2022-03-28 - 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

TRUE-DTAC merger likely to be given green light, says government source By Cod Satrusayang Thai regulators are “very likely” to approve a merger deal between True Corporation and Total Access Communication but may run into opposition from the current Minister of Digital Economy, a government insider told Thai Enquirer on Monday. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254901-true-dtac-merger-likely-to-be-given-green-light-says-government-source/

By Cod Satrusayang Thai regulators are “very likely” to approve a merger deal between True Corporation and Total Access Communication but may run into opposition from the current Minister of Digital Economy, a government insider told Thai Enquirer on Monday. Both companies informed the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) in February, that their boards of directors approved the deal to form a new mobile player by merging them together. They expect the merger will likely be completed by the third quarter of 2022. However, the deal still requires approval from shareholders and Thai regulators at the National Broadcasting and Telecommunication Commission (NBTC). Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Full story: https://www.thaienquirer.com/38951/true-dtac-merger-likely-to-be-given-green-light-says-government-source/ -- © Copyright Thai Enquirer 2022-03-28 - 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

Thailand-Malaysia land border entry SOPs guarantee public health, says Songkhla deputy governor A sign is seen at the Malaysia-Thailand border at Padang Besar. — Picture via Twitter/Bernama SONGKHLA, March 27 — The reopening of two Thailand-Malaysia land border gates on April 1 will comply with standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure that the safety and health of tourists and locals are always protected. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254899-thailand-malaysia-land-border-entry-sops-guarantee-public-health-says-songkhla-deputy-governor/

A sign is seen at the Malaysia-Thailand border at Padang Besar. — Picture via Twitter/Bernama SONGKHLA, March 27 — The reopening of two Thailand-Malaysia land border gates on April 1 will comply with standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure that the safety and health of tourists and locals are always protected. Deputy Governor of Songkhla province, Amphon Pongsuwan, said the two border gates of Sadao (Songkhla province)-Bukit Kayu Hitam (Kedah) and Wang Prachan (Satun)-Wang Kelian (Perlis) will be reopened to tourists fully vaccinated with Covid-19 vaccine, starting from April 1. He said all tourists who will be coming through the land border gate under the ‘Test & Go’ programme will have to apply online for the ‘Thailand Pass’ at least seven days before travel. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Full story: https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2022/03/27/thailand-malaysia-land-border-entry-sops-guarantee-public-health-says-songk/2049867 -- © Copyright Malay Mail 2022-03-28 - 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

Two dead, one injured as motorcycles collide at Bangkok intersection Picture: Thai Rath Sai Mai police and rescue services responded to an accident on Pahonyothin Road inbound at the Phlathikarn Intersection. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254895-two-dead-one-injured-as-motorcycles-collide-at-bangkok-intersection/

Picture: Thai Rath Sai Mai police and rescue services responded to an accident on Pahonyothin Road inbound at the Phlathikarn Intersection. A PCX with driver and pillion passenger was waiting at the red light. They were hit from behind by a man on an Xmax. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe The 19 year old pillion passenger was declared dead at the scene and named as Yossaphat. The driver of the Xmax 48 year old Chaiyos was also dead. The driver of the PCX was taken to hospital and had not been identified in the Thai Rath story. Health insurance plans that meet the long stay visa requirements -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-03-28 - 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

Golf caddy tells of horrific acid attack by former husband Picture: Daily News Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254892-golf-caddy-tells-of-horrific-acid-attack-by-former-husband/

Picture: Daily News A Thai woman has turned to the Paveena Hongsakul foundation for help in getting justice after she was attacked by her ex husband. He threw a flask full of acid in "Neung's" face in an ambush back in September 2021. Picture: Daily News Neung was splattered in the face and neck area. Two men sped away on motorcycles. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Neung has been lured to a quiet area of Ban Pong on the pretext of signing a loan deal. Her attacker disguised by clothes and helmet turned out to be her ex husband with whom she had refused to reconcile. Picture: Daily News They had two daughters together who up until Paveena's interest in the case from January were with the father, the lady's attacker. Now the Nong Prue, Pattaya, police are finally getting their act together with a charge of assault causing grievous bodily harm, reported Daily News. Picture: Daily News Neung suffered multiple complications from her injuries as a result of the acid attack. The news reports likened her fate to being burned alive but still being alive. She spent 3 months in hospital after the attack on September 21st. An attack that robbed the pretty 31 year old of her looks and her health. Health insurance plans that meet the long stay visa requirements -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-03-28 - 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

Top doc's advice to prevent Covid spread - toilet cleaner Daily News Thai Caption: Use toilet cleaner Thailand's top virologist Dr Yong Poovorawan went on his Facebook page to advise people to use toilet cleaner in the fight to contain Covid. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254876-top-docs-advice-to-prevent-covid-spread-toilet-cleaner/

Daily News Thai Caption: Use toilet cleaner Thailand's top virologist Dr Yong Poovorawan went on his Facebook page to advise people to use toilet cleaner in the fight to contain Covid. The Chula medic is worried about infectious ATK, testing kits, being thrown away in regular trash. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe After use the doctor has advised that an ATK kit is given a good dousing in toilet cleaner. That'll stop the spread from this particular nasty source, reported Daily News. Health insurance plans that meet the long stay visa requirements -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-03-28 - 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

78 partygoers arrested in Bangkok - 33 test positive for drugs Picture: Thai Rath Complaints from residents about noise and vehicles coming and going led to a police raid in Thung Khru, Bangkok. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254874-78-partygoers-arrested-in-bangkok-33-test-positive-for-drugs/

Picture: Thai Rath Complaints from residents about noise and vehicles coming and going led to a police raid in Thung Khru, Bangkok. Partying contrary to emergency decree and infectious disease rules were 77 people aged 16 to 37 and one seventeen year old. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe They had rented out four giant VIP massage style rooms, suggested Thai Rath. 33 had a purple urine test that indicated substance abuse. Two - a man aged 30 and a 29 year old woman - were booked for ketamine possession of a few grams. Health insurance plans that meet the long stay visa requirements -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-03-28 - 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

Widespread damage from severe hail storm in NE Thailand Picture: Thai Rath Thai Rath reported severe damage to property and power lines after a powerful storm accompanied by hail stones hit large swathes of north eastern Thailand at the weekend. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254872-widespread-damage-from-severe-hail-storm-in-ne-thailand/

Picture: Thai Rath Thai Rath reported severe damage to property and power lines after a powerful storm accompanied by hail stones hit large swathes of north eastern Thailand at the weekend. Top billing on a YouTube posted video was staff and customers at a gas station in Mukhdahan running from the storm. It damaged the roof and cars. Dozens of other homes were hit all across Isaan with Roi-Et and Chaiyaphum featured in the video. Some resembled pictures of people hit by hurricanes. Later workers were busy cutting down trees that had fallen on power lines causing powercuts in much of the region. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Picture: Thai Rath Health insurance plans that meet the long stay visa requirements -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-03-28 - 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

Thailand reports 24,635 new COVID-19 cases, 81 deaths, 25,753 recoveries File photo Thailand on Monday (March 28) reported 24,635 new COVID-19 cases, 25,753 recoveries and 81 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254869-thailand-reports-24635-new-covid-19-cases-81-deaths-25753-recoveries/ //CLOSED// /Admin

Thailand reports 24,635 new COVID-19 cases, 81 deaths, 25,753 recoveries File photo Thailand on Monday (March 28) reported 24,635 new COVID-19 cases, 25,753 recoveries and 81 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1254869-thailand-reports-24635-new-covid-19-cases-81-deaths-25753-recoveries/

File photo Thailand on Monday (March 28) reported 24,635 new COVID-19 cases, 25,753 recoveries and 81 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. Monday’s cases bring the total number of COVID-19 infections in Thailand to 3,553,720 with 24,880 deaths. The news comes as new information now points to Long COVID increasing the risk of diabetes, on top of earlier reported neurological issues. A researcher at the National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC) explained the recent finding, which was reported in The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology journal. The study was based on data from 8.5 million people, 181,000 had previously contracted COVID-19. The researchers found that former COVID patients had an increased risk of developing diabetes within a year after recovering. The risk is not limited to people who have had severe Covid symptoms. BIOTEC virologist Anan Jongkaewwattana explained that the risk was unrelated to factors normally contributing to diabetes, such as obesity or high blood pressure. He noted that people who were otherwise healthy before contracting COVID-19 faced the same risk.** ** NNT 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 2022-03-28 - 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