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By Goong Nang(GN) Phuket – Phuket Police are warning people as fraudsters are using police identification to ask for money from victims. The Phuket Provincial Police has announced a warning stating that are not involved with any scammers. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Full story: https://thephuketexpress.com/2022/04/23/phuket-warns-of-fraudsters-using-phuket-police-id-cards-to-ask-for-money-from-victims/ -- © Copyright The Phuket Express 2022-04-23 - 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

UPDATE: Missing family alive in Turkey: Daughter just wants to hug parents - no idea about 10M baht debts claim Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257610-missing-family-alive-in-turkey-daughter-just-wants-to-hug-parents-no-idea-about-10m-baht-debts-claim/

Missing family alive in Turkey: Daughter just wants to hug parents - no idea about 10M baht debts claim Picture: Thai Rath Thai media continued to report on the disappearance of a couple and two children from their house in Sukhothai, northern Thailand. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257610-missing-family-alive-in-turkey-daughter-just-wants-to-hug-parents-no-idea-about-10m-baht-debts-claim/

Picture: Thai Rath Thai media continued to report on the disappearance of a couple and two children from their house in Sukhothai, northern Thailand. Nirut Bunchu and his wife Nareumol Petchbunmee, both 41, went missing on April 10th with their two youngest children aged 12 and 7. Now police have told Nirut's father Luan and their 19 year old daughter Hiranya that the family are safe, reported Thai Rath. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe They flew from Suvarnabhumi on April 10th bound for Istanbul, Turkey. Hiranya said that it was a relief that her parents and younger siblings were safe. She said she just wanted to give her mum and dad a hug and would not ask them why they had left Thailand. If they wanted to tell her it is up to them. Luan also expressed his relief. Pressed by reporters about the couple reportedly fleeing debts of 10 million baht he said that he had no idea about that and just wants them to come back. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-04-23 - 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

International tourism will be significantly revived after Test and Go ends, Thai Chamber of Commerce Chairman says By Nop Meechukhun PHOTO: Post Today Bangkok – The Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC) believed that international tourism would be significantly revived after the government had scrapped the RT-PCR testing, and basically the entire Test and Go program, for international arrivals before entering the Kingdom. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257608-international-tourism-will-be-significantly-revived-after-test-and-go-ends-thai-chamber-of-commerce-chairman-says/

PHOTO: Post Today By Nop Meechukhun Bangkok – The Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC) believed that international tourism would be significantly revived after the government had scrapped the RT-PCR testing, and basically the entire Test and Go program, for international arrivals before entering the Kingdom. TCC Chairman Sanan Angubolkul said after the Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) ended the ‘Test&Go’ scheme and mandatory health testing yesterday, April 22nd, that he would like to thank the government for listening to the entrepreneurs’ outcry. He believed that the cancellation on May 1st would bring trading, investment, and tourism back to life. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe “Trading and service sectors would recover faster. Private sectors would also help support entrepreneurs to help comply with various measures to prevent the Covid-19 spread. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/04/23/international-tourism-will-be-significantly-revived-after-test-and-go-ends-thai-chamber-of-commerce-chairman-says/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-04-23 - 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

Couple arrested in Chonburi for allegedly producing contaminated sausages and food By Goong Nang(GN) Chonburi – A couple has been arrested in Chonburi for allegedly producing contaminated sausages and food. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257607-couple-arrested-in-chonburi-for-allegedly-producing-contaminated-sausages-and-food/

By Goong Nang(GN) Chonburi – A couple has been arrested in Chonburi for allegedly producing contaminated sausages and food. The Consumer Protection Police Division (CPPD) yesterday (April 22nd) reported that they have arrested a wanted suspect from the Chonburi Provincial Court who is named by Chonburi police only as Mr. Sinart, 38, at a house in Nong Khang Khok, Mueang Chonburi district. Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe The arrest follows an incident after many children allegedly got very sick after eating sausages in February this year. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/04/23/couple-arrested-in-chonburi-for-allegedly-producing-contaminated-sausages-and-food/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-04-23 - 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

COVID-19 - April 23: Thailand reports 20,052 new coronavirus cases, 22,361 recoveries, 129 deaths File photo Thailand on Saturday (April 23) reported 20,052 new COVID-19 cases, 22,361 recoveries and 129 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257606-covid-19-april-23-thailand-reports-20052-new-coronavirus-cases-22361-recoveries-129-deaths/ //CLOSED// /Admin

COVID-19 - April 23: Thailand reports 20,052 new coronavirus cases, 22,361 recoveries, 129 deaths File photo Thailand on Saturday (April 23) reported 20,052 new COVID-19 cases, 22,361 recoveries and 129 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257606-covid-19-april-23-thailand-reports-20052-new-coronavirus-cases-22361-recoveries-129-deaths/

File photo Thailand on Saturday (April 23) reported 20,052 new COVID-19 cases, 22,361 recoveries and 129 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. Saturday’s cases bring the total number of COVID-19 infections in Thailand to 4,148,090 with 27,649 deaths. The news comes the Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) on Friday, decided to relax disease controls from May 1, ending control (orange) zones in its revision of the colour-coded zoning during Friday’s meeting. Only high surveillance (yellow) zones and tourism pilot (blue) zones will remain, starting from May 1. There will be no more maximum and strict Covid-19 control (dark-red), maximum control (red) zones, surveillance (green) zones.** **Thai News Agency contributed to this report Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-04-23 - 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 further eases entry restrictions for international travellers https://aseannow.com/topic/1257529-thailand-further-eases-entry-restrictions-for-international-travellers/ //CLOSED// /Admin

Sea turtle eggs found on beach in Phang Nga By Goong Nang(GN) Phang Nga – More sea turtle eggs were found on a beach in the Phang Nga province, north of Phuket yesterday (April 21st). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257602-sea-turtle-eggs-found-on-beach-in-phang-nga/

By Goong Nang(GN) Phang Nga – More sea turtle eggs were found on a beach in the Phang Nga province, north of Phuket yesterday (April 21st). The Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) Phang Nga office was notified of the sea turtle eggs from locals at the Natai Beach in the Khok Kloi sub-district, Takua Thung district. Officials went to the beach where they found the nest with sea turtle eggs buried inside. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Full story: https://thephuketexpress.com/2022/04/22/sea-turtle-eggs-found-on-beach-in-phang-nga/ -- © Copyright The Phuket Express 2022-04-23 - 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

Chonburi to host Moon Rock Pattaya Organic concert on April 23rd-24th to raise money for people in need By Tanakorn Panyadee Bang Lamung, Chonburi – Chonburi will host the Moon Rock Pattaya Organic charity concert on April 23rd-24th to raise money for homeless people and HIV patients in Chonburi. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257601-chonburi-to-host-moon-rock-pattaya-organic-concert-on-april-23rd-24th-to-raise-money-for-people-in-need/

By Tanakorn Panyadee Bang Lamung, Chonburi – Chonburi will host the Moon Rock Pattaya Organic charity concert on April 23rd-24th to raise money for homeless people and HIV patients in Chonburi. The event organizer, Mr. Taweewat Wattawee, announced Thursday, April 21st, about the impending Moon Rock Pattaya Organic concert, which was scheduled for April 23rd-April 24th in the Huay Yai sub-district, Bang Lamung, Chonburi. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe There will be two stages in the event with many talented artists taking turns on the stage such as Gap T-bone, Intai, B-King, and Srirajah Sound System. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/04/23/chonburi-to-host-moon-rock-pattaya-organic-concert-on-april-23rd-24th-to-raise-money-for-people-in-need/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-04-23 - 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

Fire breaks out in Pattaya police dormitory, alarming residents By Goong Nang(GN) Pattaya – An early morning fire damaged the room of a female police officer at the Pattaya police dormitory yesterday morning (April 22nd). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257600-fire-breaks-out-in-pattaya-police-dormitory-alarming-residents/

By Goong Nang(GN) Pattaya – An early morning fire damaged the room of a female police officer at the Pattaya police dormitory yesterday morning (April 22nd). Firefighters were notified of the fire at 4:00 A.M. at the Pattaya police dormitory near Pattaya Beach Road, behind the police station on Soi 9 and across from the Central Pattana mall. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Firefighters with multiple fire engines and the Pattaya News team arrived at the scene to find lots of smoke coming out from the building. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/04/23/fire-breaks-out-in-pattaya-police-dormitory-alarming-residents/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-04-23 - 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

Chonburi Governor warns residents of counterfeit LINE account imitating him, allegedly defrauding people for personal information By Tanakorn Panyadee Chonburi – The Public Relations Department Of Chonburi Province issued a warning about a counterfeit LINE account imitating the Chonburi Governor Mr. Phakhathorn Thienchai, allegedly trying to steal people’s personal information. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257599-chonburi-governor-warns-residents-of-counterfeit-line-account-imitating-him-allegedly-defrauding-people-for-personal-information/

By Tanakorn Panyadee Chonburi – The Public Relations Department Of Chonburi Province issued a warning about a counterfeit LINE account imitating the Chonburi Governor Mr. Phakhathorn Thienchai, allegedly trying to steal people’s personal information. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Thursday, April 21st, Mr. Phakhathorn revealed to TPN reporters that someone had counterfeited his LINE account and used it to deceive people for their personal information by asking them to scan a QR code to report about Covid-19 matters. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/04/23/chonburi-governor-warns-residents-of-counterfeit-line-account-imitating-him-allegedly-defrauding-people-for-personal-information/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-04-23 - 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

Chiang Rai business sector discussing reopening of main Mae Sai border crossing after two-year closure By Nop Meechukhun Chiang Rai – Public and private business and tourism sectors in Chang Rai held a meeting to discuss and prepare for the reopening of the Mae Sai border crossing after it had been closed for more than 2 years due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257598-chiang-rai-business-sector-discussing-reopening-of-main-mae-sai-border-crossing-after-two-year-closure/

By Nop Meechukhun Chiang Rai – Public and private business and tourism sectors in Chang Rai held a meeting to discuss and prepare for the reopening of the Mae Sai border crossing after it had been closed for more than 2 years due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The Vice-president of the Mae Sai Chamber of Commerce, Pakaimas Vierra, hosted the meeting with the private sector and relevant authorities on Thursday, April 21st, to discuss ways to push forward the opening of the 1st Thai-Myanmar Friendship Bridge in the Mae Sai District. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe The meeting assessed the Covid-19 pandemic situation that had caused Thailand to permanently closed the 1st border crossings bridge across the river for more than two years and only the 2nd Bridge was opened for transportation. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/04/22/chiang-rai-business-sector-discussing-reopening-of-main-mae-sai-border-crossing-after-two-year-closure/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-04-23 - 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

High-ranking Thai delegation takes part in 21st WTTC Global Summit Premier annual event provides platform for talks with other world tourism leaders. TAT Newsroom Bangkok – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) would like to report that a high-ranking Thai tourism delegation led by H.E. Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Tourism and Sports, has met with other world tourism leaders at the 21st World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) Global Summit taking place in Manila, the Philippines from 20-22 April, 2022. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257597-high-ranking-thai-delegation-takes-part-in-21st-wttc-global-summit/

Premier annual event provides platform for talks with other world tourism leaders. TAT Newsroom Bangkok – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) would like to report that a high-ranking Thai tourism delegation led by H.E. Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Tourism and Sports, has met with other world tourism leaders at the 21st World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) Global Summit taking place in Manila, the Philippines from 20-22 April, 2022. Making up the delegation alongside the Minister of Tourism and Sports was Mr. Tanes Petsuwan, TAT Deputy Governor for International Marketing – Asia and South Pacific, and Mr. Thawat Sumitmoh, Charge d’affaires of the Royal Thai Embassy in Manila. Participating in the Global Leaders Dialogue during the 2022 WTTC Global Summit, Mr. Tanes joined the discussion on ‘Rediscovering Travel’ together with leaders of tourism agencies from 11 other countries that included the USA, Saudi Arabia, Spain, South Africa, India, the Maldives, Japan, and the European Parliament. He also attended the dinner reception for WTTC members and VIPs. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Mr. Phiphat meanwhile met with H.E. Bernadette Romulo-Puyat, Secretary of the Philippines’ Department of Tourism, to discuss bilateral tourism cooperation and the promotion of travel links between Thailand and the Philippines. The Thai delegation also met with Ms. Julia Simpson, WTTC President and CEO, to thank the organisation for certifying the Amazing Thailand Safety and Health Administration (SHA) certification programme to be on par with the WTTC SafeTravels global health and hygiene standardised protocols. They also met with Mr. Craig S. Smith, Marriott International Group President, International, to discuss possibilities to promote tourism together. The TAT delegation also took the opportunity presented by the 21st World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) Global Summit to meet and discuss Thai tourism promotions with travel companies and local media in the Philippines, including the Philippine Star, Manila Bulletin, BusinessMirror, ANC, and CNN Philippines, as well as updating the market on the current tourism situation and relaxed entry requirements to Thailand. Source: https://www.tatnews.org/2022/04/high-ranking-thai-delegation-takes-part-in-21st-wttc-global-summit/ -- © Copyright TAT NEWS 2022-04-23 - 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

Microsoft Thailand Achieves Milestone in Digital Skills Program by Krajangwit Johjit BANGKOK (NNT) - Microsoft Thailand has announced that the first phase of its "Accelerating Thailand" program has trained up to 280,000 Thais in digital skills via offline and online channels, exceeding the previous goal of 30,000 workers set when the program was first announced in December 2020. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257596-microsoft-thailand-achieves-milestone-in-digital-skills-program/