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Cop who killed doctor on zebra crossing gets sentenced to just over one year Thailand’s Criminal Court sentenced a non-commissioned police officer to one year and 15 days in prison and fined him 4,000 baht today (Monday) after finding him guilty of reckless driving causing the death of an eye doctor while she was using a zebra crossing in Bangkok’s Phaya Thai district in January and other charges. In a high-profile case that has raised questions about Thailand’s road safety and lack thereof, Dr. Waraluck Supawatjariyakul, aka “Doctor Kratai, an ophthalmologist of the Faculty of Medicine at Chulalongkorn University, was run down by the officer on his motorcycle as she was crossing the road on a zebra crossing in front of the Bhumirajanagarindra Kidney Institute Hospital in Phaya Thai district on January 21st. The motorcyclist was identified as Pol Lance Corporal Norawit Buadok, a crowd control police officer attached to the Metropolitan Police Bureau. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/cop-who-killed-doctor-on-zebra-crossing-gets-sentenced-to-just-over-one-year/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-04-25 - 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

Cop who killed doctor on Bangkok zebra crossing jailed for a year - no suspended sentence The police lance corporal who drove a big bike into an ophthalmologist on a Phayathai zebra crossing in January, killing her, has been ordered jailed. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257757-cop-who-killed-doctor-on-bangkok-zebra-crossing-jailed-for-a-year-no-suspended-sentence/

Picture: Thai Rath The police lance corporal who drove a big bike into an ophthalmologist on a Phayathai zebra crossing in January, killing her, has been ordered jailed. The case cause national soul searching and upgrades for many crossings in Thailand. Norawich Buadok, 21, was riding a Ducati Monster at a speed of 108-128 kmph in an 80 kmph zone. Waralak Suphawatjariyakul - better known as Dr Kratai who worked at Ratchathewee Hospital - was killed. Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Norawich was slapped with nine charges in February including negligent driving causing death. He was subsequent bailed in the sum of 50,000 baht as education and family reports were prepared. This morning the Ratchadaphisek court announced its ruling in the case. It handed down a custodial sentence of 1 year and 15 days to the young policeman with no suspension of the term. He was also fined a total of 4,000 baht, reported Thai Rath. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-04-25 - 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

Thailand now stands as 7th world’s top fresh mangoes exporter by Paul Rujopakarn BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand now ranks the second top exporter of fresh mangoes in ASEAN and 7th in the world. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257755-thailand-now-stands-as-7th-world’s-top-fresh-mangoes-exporter/

by Paul Rujopakarn BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand now ranks the second top exporter of fresh mangoes in ASEAN and 7th in the world. Auramon Supthaweethum, Director-General of the Department of Trade Negotiation (DTN), said that in 2021 Thailand’s exports reached 95 million US dollars, an increase of 52% from the previous year. She pointed out that 98% of that figure were exports to 18 Free Trade Agreement partner nations, notably ASEAN member states, China, Japan and South Korea, to name a few. Thailand already exported about 11 million dollars worth of goods over the period of the first 2 months of this year, an increase of 13% from the same period year-on-year, with Malaysia, South Korea, Japan, Myanmar, and Vietnam being the top trading countries. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe The director-general indicated that mangoes have become the most valuable exports in several FTA trading partners such as South Korea, Japan, Malaysia, Malaysia, Hong Kong and China. The most popular strains of mangoes include, barracuda, Mahachanok, Khiew Sawoey, Chok Anan. She opined that now is the time to expand the product to other markets. The DTN chief also said that the popularity of Thai processed fruits are also on the rise. Information and Source -- © Copyright NNT 2022-04-25 - 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

Black Mountain wins Orchid Palm Homes Cup V The Orchid Palm Homes Cup V took place at True Arena on Sunday morning. For the first time the tournament featured Under 10 teams with some exciting and entertaining games. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257754-black-mountain-wins-orchid-palm-homes-cup-v/

The Orchid Palm Homes Cup V took place at True Arena on Sunday morning. For the first time the tournament featured Under 10 teams with some exciting and entertaining games. The first semi final of the day saw Black Mountain matched with PP United. The former took an early lead but came under sustained pressure before grabbing a late second goal to run out as 2-0 winners. The second semi final provided non stop drama and action. Hua Hin City deservedly took the lead only for Nong Hoi to score twice completely against the run of play. Hua Hin City laid siege to the Nong Hoi goal with a non stop barrage of shots colliding with either the keeper or the post. They eventually did score a deserved equalizer and the tie went to penalties with the team from Kao Tao converting two out of their three spot kicks to win the shoot out 2-1. The third and fourth placed playoff provided more entertainment. This time Hua Hin City did manage to get the win claiming a 3-2 victory over PP United. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Nong Hoi and Black Mountain met in the final and the gulf between the two teams was clear from the start. Phakin Chalermakas opened the scoring with a long range free kick and grabbed a second with a close range finish moments later. The same player appeared to be fouled in the penalty area but the referee waved play on and the ball broke to Max Wills who finished smartly from close range. Substitute Chaturapahat Litmak added a fourth after some good work from Archie Wills. There was just time for Chalermkas to complete his hat trick with a clever flick, scoring his fifth goal of the tournament. After all the drama in the earlier games it was a one sided final with Black Mountain running out as 5-0 winners. The Orchid Palm Homes Cup was founded in 2020. It has become a fixture on the youth football calendar in Hua Hin and former England international Gary Stevens, who watched the entire tournament was very impressed, “There were some great games and some great football played by the teams. It is such a good playing surface at True Arena and this is the perfect opportunity for these young players to get a taste of competitive football in a fun and friendly environment.” Orchid Palm Homes owner Stephen Ayling says he is proud to be supporting grass roots youth football in Hua Hin, “It is good to see things getting back to normal after Covid-19 with children back playing sport again and some of the matches today were really tense and exciting. We are happy to be able to give children the opportunity to get away from their iphones and ipads and get outside and enjoy playing competitive sport.” -- 2022-04-25

Police get verbal abuse during raid at Pattaya pub open after hours Daily News Thai Caption: Open after hours Daily News reported that DOPA officials led by Pornchai Sang-iat and Muang Pattaya police raided a pub called Tom Dee Panics. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257753-police-get-verbal-abuse-during-raid-at-pattaya-pub-open-after-hours/

Daily News Thai Caption: Open after hours Daily News reported that DOPA officials led by Pornchai Sang-iat and Muang Pattaya police raided a pub called Tom Dee Panics. There had been complaints that the pub was operating after hours. When the authorities arrived they found the main door locked. They were obliged to gain access through a side door. It was 2.30 am Sunday. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Fifty patrons were enjoying their night drinking and dancing. The music was turned off and everyone was ordered to wear their masks. Many had a go at the police with verbal assaults for spoiling the fun. The manager was arrested and Pornchai said that moves were underway to have the establishment shut down. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-04-25 - 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

Charges filed against husband and wife who fled to Turkey Picture: INN INN continued to report on the case of a husband and wife from Sukhothai who originally went missing with their two children. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257752-charges-filed-against-husband-and-wife-who-fled-to-turkey/

Picture: INN INN continued to report on the case of a husband and wife from Sukhothai who originally went missing with their two children. Nirut and Nareumol, both 41, disappeared with their two youngest children, a boy aged 12 and daughter 7. It was later discovered they had flown from Bangkok to Turkey. Now it has been revealed that the couple owed people 25 million baht. One victim who went into an investment business with Nareumol said she invested 1.5 million baht since December. Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Regular returns of 2.3% were promised as other firends and associates were introduced to the scheme. The police report was filed on April 11th. INN reported that the fleeing of the family was planned with a house sold in advance and other assets bought. One group in Thung Saliam district contains investors such as civil servants, traders and neighbors who are owed 20 million baht. Investors put in 1-10 million baht each. The funds were run by Nareumol assisted by her friends. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-04-25 - 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

Thailand to host ‘TBEX Asia 2022’ in Phuket in November Hosting Travel Blog Exchange (TBEX) for the second time, Thailand will showcase Amazing New Chapters to bloggers, content creators and influencers from around the world. TAT Newsroom Bangkok, 25 April, 2022 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) will host the TBEX Asia 2022 event for worldwide travel bloggers, content creators, and influencers in Phuket and the surrounding provinces from 15-18 November, 2022, in which the theme will be “Diversity of the South: Phuket and Beyond”. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257749-thailand-to-host-‘tbex-asia-2022’-in-phuket-in-november/

Hosting Travel Blog Exchange (TBEX) for the second time, Thailand will showcase Amazing New Chapters to bloggers, content creators and influencers from around the world. TAT Newsroom Bangkok, 25 April, 2022 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) will host the TBEX Asia 2022 event for worldwide travel bloggers, content creators, and influencers in Phuket and the surrounding provinces from 15-18 November, 2022, in which the theme will be “Diversity of the South: Phuket and Beyond”. Mr. Siripakorn Cheawsamoot, TAT Deputy Governor for Marketing Communications, announced the hosting at the conclusion of the TBEX North America 2022 in Tri-Cities, Washington on 21 April, 2022. He extended an invitation to all bloggers and influencers to attend the TBEX Asia 2022 and to discover a taste of the amazing travel experiences on offer in Thailand. “TBEX Asia 2022 promises to be a very special occasion, as this year Thailand is celebrating the “Visit Thailand Year 2022”. The kingdom is more than ready to welcome visitors to experience the Amazing New Chapters with the concept of ‘From A to Z, Thailand has it all’, Mr. Siripakorn said. This is the second time Thailand will host the Travel Blog Exchange (TBEX), after it hosted the first Asian edition of the show in 2015, when the event in Bangkok drew more than 680 participants from around the world and generated resulting exposure to over 142 million people. The “Diversity of the South: Phuket and Beyond” concept of TBEX Asia 2022 reflects the new chapters of Nature, Food and Thainess, including precious art, cultural diversity, a variety of destinations and activities, and Southern lifestyle, particularly that of Phuket. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe The main venue for TBEX Asia 2022 is Angsana Laguna Phuket, which is part of Asia’s first integrated resort Laguna Phuket on beautiful Bang Tao Bay. Days 1-4 (15-18 November) comprise a variety of Pre-BEX tour programmes and conference itself, including a workshop, keynote addresses, breakout sessions, and speed networking. Following this, fam trips will take participants to their chosen destinations beyond Phuket. Attendees include content creators (producers of blogs, videos, podcasts, and traditional media) and DMOs, tour operators, hoteliers, OTAs, travel brands, and PR and marketing suppliers. TBEX will be a wonderful opportunity for Thailand to show the world it is once again welcoming foreign tourists and that there are amazing new experiences to enjoy, and for the world’s travel bloggers and influencers to discover these experiences. It is hoped the event will help to stimulate Thailand’s tourism sector and the economy. Source: https://www.tatnews.org/2022/04/thailand-to-host-tbex-asia-2022-in-phuket-in-november/ -- © Copyright TAT NEWS 2022-04-25 - 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

Thailand Road Carnage: Four dead one injured as Mirage hits power pole and ends up in field Picture: Siam Rath Prachantakham police in Prachinburi, central/NE Thailand attended the scene after a Mitsubishi Mirage hit a power pole and ended up overturned in a field. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257748-thailand-road-carnage-four-dead-one-injured-as-mirage-hits-power-pole-and-ends-up-in-field/

Picture: Siam Rath Prachantakham police in Prachinburi, central/NE Thailand attended the scene after a Mitsubishi Mirage hit a power pole and ended up overturned in a field. The car was being driven by a contractor. Victims were both inside and outside the vehicle. Taken to hospital was 40 year old Lapwat. He had been ejected from the vehicle. Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Dead at the scene were a 37 year old Laotian woman called Khambai who was sitting next to the driver who suffered a broken neck, reported Siam Rath. She was three months pregnant (with the media assessing the foetus as one of the dead victims). Also dead at the scene were two men named as Somporn, 37, and Amnuay, 56. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-04-25 - 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

Video: Gold shop robbery in Lamphun - recycling factory owner surrenders to police A video published by 77kaoded showed the moments when two armed men robbed the Narisara gold shop in the Chatuchak market in Lamphun, northern Thailand on Sunday. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257747-video-gold-shop-robbery-in-lamphun-recycling-factory-owner-surrenders-to-police/

Picture: 77kaoded A video published by 77kaoded showed the moments when two armed men robbed the Narisara gold shop in the Chatuchak market in Lamphun, northern Thailand on Sunday. The men grabbed 8 trays of jewelry from behind the counter escaping in a white pick-up with no plate. Their haul was 50 baht weight of gold (worth about 1.5 million baht). But they were soon traced to a recycling factory 5 kilometers away in Pasak sub-district where some of the gold and weapons were found. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Suphakorn, the owner of the factory, is in custody after surrendering to police. His accomplice remains at large. The media suggested that the reason for the robbery was because the owner was in debt. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-04-25 - 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 AA.mp4

Anutin pledges to fight e-cigarette 'menace' in Thailand, especially among young Picture: Daily News Daily News reported that Thai DPM and Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is determined to stop what he sees as the menace of e-cigarettes in Thailand. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257744-anutin-pledges-to-fight-e-cigarette-menace-in-thailand-especially-among-young/

Picture: Daily News Daily News reported that Thai DPM and Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is determined to stop what he sees as the menace of e-cigarettes in Thailand. Unlike many countries that are embracing electronic cigarettes as a means of getting regular cigarette smokers to quit Anutin is following a different tack. He wants to keep the devices out of Thailand altogether. He said e-cigarettes are particularly being used among the young and there have been questions as to whether the Thai law is strong enough. He said that the law is adequate and the MoPH would fight against their use and fight measures to promote their legalization. "Nicotine is bad for you no matter how it enters the body." he said claiming that the devices cause many illnesses. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe He said he would continue to support measures by the Department of Disease Control against the devices and encourage the police to prosecute. He said that Thailand's anti-tobacco stance has been "world class" and was recognised by the World Health Organisation. The WHO have awarded the Dr Lee Jong -Wook Memorial Prize to Dr Prakit of the Thai Health Promotion Foundation for his work against tobacco. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-04-25 - 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

COVID-19 - April 25: Thailand reports 14,994 new coronavirus cases, 23,524 recoveries, 124 deaths File photo Thailand on Monday (April 25) reported 14,994 new COVID-19 cases, 23,524 recoveries and 124 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257739-covid-19-april-25-thailand-reports-14994-new-coronavirus-cases-23524-recoveries-124-deaths/ //CLOSED// /Admin

COVID-19 - April 25: Thailand reports 14,994 new coronavirus cases, 23,524 recoveries, 124 deaths File photo Thailand on Monday (April 25) reported 14,994 new COVID-19 cases, 23,524 recoveries and 124 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257739-covid-19-april-25-thailand-reports-14994-new-coronavirus-cases-23524-recoveries-124-deaths/

File photo Thailand on Monday (April 25) reported 14,994 new COVID-19 cases, 23,524 recoveries and 124 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. Monday’s cases bring the total number of COVID-19 infections in Thailand to 4,180,868 with 124 deaths. The news comes as Thai physicians pointed out factors as Thailand was approaching making Covid endemic, saying 70% of citizens must be fully vaccinated, Covid will either disappear or continue to mutate, and more. April 23rd, Dr. Wasan Chantrathit, Head of the Medical Genome Center from Ramathibodi Hospital’s Faculty of Medicine, made comments on the topic of “Counting backward to turn Covid from a pandemic into endemic”. He mentioned that the Ministry of Health should not be hasty and should maintain the balance by focusing on three main sections: The medical staff and public health system, the economy, and society. ** ** The Pattaya News contributed to this report Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-04-25 - 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

Rising Water Levels Expected in Mekong River by Natthaphon Sangpolsit BANGKOK (NNT) - Water levels in the Mekong River are expected to continue rising until April 29, after the Jinghong Dam in China’s Yunnan province increased the rate at which it releases water. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257727-rising-water-levels-expected-in-mekong-river/

by Natthaphon Sangpolsit BANGKOK (NNT) - Water levels in the Mekong River are expected to continue rising until April 29, after the Jinghong Dam in China’s Yunnan province increased the rate at which it releases water. Thai officials have meanwhile followed up on progress at the Sanakham hydro power plant project, located on the Mekong. Upon completion, the plant will produce 684 megawatts of electricity for nearby provinces in Thailand and Laos. The first meeting of the Thai National Mekong Committee (TNMC) in 2022 was held on Friday (22 Apr), with discussions centering on river hydropower projects. The meeting was chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Gen Prawit Wongsuwon, who said the TNMC discussed how to proceed under the Procedures for Notification, Prior Consultation, and Agreement (PNPCA) process. PNPCA is a process for stakeholders to discuss and review water-use projects for the Mekong River. Gen Prawit indicated that the committee also hopes to maximize Thailand’s gains from the Sanakham hydropower project. Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe The TNMC meeting endorsed the pursuit of adequate information about the transboundary impact from Laos or the Mekong River Commission Secretariat. The committee also sought information on how downstream communities and border demarcations would be affected, with the information obtained to be used in the public participation process. Additionally, the meeting discussed a proposed start to the PNPCA process by Laos for the Phou Ngoy Dam Hydropower project. The Office of the National Water Resources was assigned to review the details, especially on matters relating to the potential impact on Thailand. The National Water Command has meanwhile issued a warning about rising water levels in the Mekong River caused by rainfall and the increased rate of water released from the Jinghong Dam. Residents in eight provinces along the Mekong River are urged to closely follow up on the water situation from April 22-29. -- © Copyright NNT 2022-04-25 - 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