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Local official says it's "not okay" after pedestrian is hit on a Zebra crossing by motorcyclist who flees Daily News Thai Caption: Pedestrian hit on Zebra crossing Daily News reported that a district official in Beung Kork, Phitsanulok, northern Thailand, went to the Bang Rakam police to report an accident. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257517-local-official-says-its-not-okay-after-pedestrian-is-hit-on-a-zebra-crossing-by-motorcyclist-who-flees/

Daily News Thai Caption: Pedestrian hit on Zebra crossing Daily News reported that a district official in Beung Kork, Phitsanulok, northern Thailand, went to the Bang Rakam police to report an accident. Duangdeuan was using a Zebra crossing at 9.50 am on Tuesday when she was knocked down by a motorcycle that fled the scene. She had CCTV that she posted on social media inspiring much comment. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Picture: Daily News She told reporters that she had just dropped off her partner for a haircut, parked then headed to the bank. But she had forgotten her Thai ID in the car so she doubled back using the zebra to return to her car. She suffered multiple bruises, an injury to her arm and swelling on her hands though her head was fine. She admitted she may have been in a hurry and had stepped out without due care and attention. But fleeing the scene and leaving her there injured. That she said in Thai was "mai OK". Police are studying the CCTV that shows a male motorcyclist. The plate is indistinct. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-04-22 - 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

Motorcycle taxi riders arrested in connection with murder of man in 2007 protection racket case Daily News Thai Caption: Arrested at the motorcycle taxi rank Pol Lt-Gen Jiraphop Phuridech announced the arrest of two motorcycle taxi riders in a 15 year old case of murder. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257516-motorcycle-taxi-riders-arrested-in-connection-with-murder-of-man-in-2007-protection-racket-case/

Daily News Thai Caption: Arrested at the motorcycle taxi rank Pol Lt-Gen Jiraphop Phuridech announced the arrest of two motorcycle taxi riders in a 15 year old case of murder. Back in July of 2007 Phichitchai Diloksri or Bang Khreh, 61, who used to be a councillor in the Wang Thong Lang area of Bangkok arranged for the murder of a man called Niphon in Bang Nam Phriaw district of Chachoengsao, reported Daily News. The victim had his head covered in duct tape and had his legs and arms bound. He was then shot in the head with an 11 mm gun. He had been lured to Chachoengsao by a woman called Supreeya or Oi, 44, who used a ruse about renting his van for 1,600 baht. Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Picture: Daily News His van was set on fire after he was abducted and killed. Seven people were involved and five of these were arrested leaving two outstanding warrants for murder, abduction, arson and weapons' offences. These were served on Thanit and Rattana, both 44. They were arrested at taxi ranks in Wang Thong Lang and Ramkhamhaeng Soi 39 respectively. Thanit admitted the crime saying he brought the gun. Rattana denies being involved. The case resolved around a disagreement related to a motorcycle taxi rank protection racket. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-04-22 - 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

Finance Min to Find New Budget to Stimulate Economy by Na-ark Rojanasuvan BANGKOK (NNT) - Officials are evaluating the current state of the Thai economy and determining the appropriate stimulus measures. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257514-finance-min-to-find-new-budget-to-stimulate-economy/

by Na-ark Rojanasuvan BANGKOK (NNT) - Officials are evaluating the current state of the Thai economy and determining the appropriate stimulus measures. Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith earlier assigned the task to the Fiscal Policy Office (FPO). He directed the FPO to determine whether Thailand still needs more cash flow to be injected into its economy. He commented that, even if the need is there for more economic stimulus programs, it is not necessary to borrow more. The minister explained that since the economy started to recover, the administration was able to earn more revenue. Thus, further evaluation is needed to determine the necessity of an additional stimulus package. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Minister Arkhom also talked about the recent instruction from Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha to find more lenders and potentially study the next phase of the government’s popular 50-50 copay campaign. He clarified that the order was actually to find capital to fund essential projects. The Finance Minister also stressed that borrowing is not the focus, as the nation already borrowed 1.5 trillion baht previously to mitigate the impact of the global pandemic. Arkhom said that the economy of many countries are beginning to return to normal via investments, employment, and income generation. Thailand could also do the same, with the emphasis being placed on investment triggering more cash flow in the economy. Careful consideration is being made for the next phase of the 50-50 copay program, as the initiative has a high upkeep cost. -- © Copyright NNT 2022-04-22 - 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

Young woman crushed to death by 18 wheel truck at poorly arranged t-junction in Chachoengsao Picture: Siam Rath Siam Rath went to investigate after a 20 year old woman on a motorcycle was crushed to death under the back tire of an 18 wheel truck at a t-junction on Route 314 in Chachoengsao, central/east Thailand. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257513-young-woman-crushed-to-death-by-18-wheel-truck-at-poorly-arranged-t-junction-in-chachoengsao/

Picture: Siam Rath Siam Rath went to investigate after a 20 year old woman on a motorcycle was crushed to death under the back tire of an 18 wheel truck at a t-junction on Route 314 in Chachoengsao, central/east Thailand. Narinthorn, 20, from Saraburi died. Thannakrit, 51, from Sakhon Nakhon, the trucker, was helping police with their inquiries. Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe The media found a confusing intersection with faded road markings that may have led to the accident. Traffic on the left is forced to turn and should not proceed straight. No charges have yet been filed as Muang police office Lieutenant Orawan Mityasit gathers evidence in the case. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-04-22 - 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

Indian tourist in Pattaya reports theft of expensive gold necklace, claims it was taken by a thief on Second Road By Goong Nang(GN) Pattaya – A Thai transgender individual and her female friend allegedly stole a gold necklace from an Indian tourist while walking on Second Road in Pattaya last night (April 21st). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257511-indian-tourist-in-pattaya-reports-theft-of-expensive-gold-necklace-claims-it-was-taken-by-a-thief-on-second-road/

By Goong Nang(GN) Pattaya – A Thai transgender individual and her female friend allegedly stole a gold necklace from an Indian tourist while walking on Second Road in Pattaya last night (April 21st). MR. SATHISHKUMAR GOVINDARJU, 45, an Indian national, filed a report to the Pattaya City Police last night at 11:30 P.M.. He told police the incident happened in front of a hotel on Pattaya Second Road. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Police immediately inspected at the scene, not far from Walking Street and TPN reporters joined them. Sathiskumar told Pattaya police, “There was a Thai woman with a transgender who were in sexy dresses standing on the side of the road. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/04/22/indian-tourist-in-pattaya-reports-theft-of-expensive-gold-necklace-claims-it-was-taken-by-a-thief-on-second-road/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-04-22 - 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

Bull elephant electrocuted after going to look for fruit to eat at an orchard Picture: Thai Rath Thai Rath reported that a bull elephant hunting for food alone died after being electrocuted by a 220 volt fence erected to protect an orchard in Pong Nam Rorn district of Chanthaburi in eastern Thailand. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257509-bull-elephant-electrocuted-after-going-to-look-for-fruit-to-eat-at-an-orchard/

Picture: Thai Rath Thai Rath reported that a bull elephant hunting for food alone died after being electrocuted by a 220 volt fence erected to protect an orchard in Pong Nam Rorn district of Chanthaburi in eastern Thailand. Local officals and police were investigating yesterday evening in the village of Ban Klong Takhong. The 15 year old pachyderm had evidence of burning on its trunk in an area known by loacls as the "80 Rai Orchard". Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe There was no one around managing the property at the time. The deceased elephant was part of a 20 strong herd that volunteers had tried to move on after they encroached on local's land. He had got detached from the main herd. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-04-22 - 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 grapples with old trouble presenting itself in new era OPINION | By Tulsathit Taptim Reporters being tumultuously curious about Jurin Laksanavisit’s and the Democrat Party’s future tells a lot about where the country is heading when sexual harassment and domestic violence are concerned. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257508-thailand-grapples-with-old-trouble-presenting-itself-in-new-era/

OPINION | By Tulsathit Taptim Reporters being tumultuously curious about Jurin Laksanavisit’s and the Democrat Party’s future tells a lot about where the country is heading when sexual harassment and domestic violence are concerned. The case of Prinn Panitchpakdi is a big political blow for the Democrats, but truth is that it happens at many other places, too. More or less, better or worse, it’s occurring, either in luxurious buildings or ramshackle houses. Problem is, if it does not involve celebrities, billionaires, high-ranking officials or politicians, the chances of making the front page, let alone courtrooms, are next to nothing. Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe This makes the entire trouble hard to solve. As long as major questions stemming from the Prinn affair have to do with whether Jurin, who allegedly brought the man into the party and promoted him at the expense of Korn Chatikavanij, should resign; how the scandal would affect the Democrats politically; or how much the controversy would impact political divisions in Thailand, the majority of the iceberg will remain solidly underwater. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thailand-grapples-with-old-trouble-presenting-itself-in-new-era/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-04-22 - 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

Krathom Tea for sale on road heading south - but is it legal? Picture: Thai Rath Thai Rath reported that they were contacted by complainants that krathom tea was being sold openly on the Asia Highway (Route 41) before the road reaches Lang Suan in Chumphon. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257507-krathom-tea-for-sale-on-road-heading-south-but-is-it-legal/

Picture: Thai Rath Thai Rath reported that they were contacted by complainants that krathom tea was being sold openly on the Asia Highway (Route 41) before the road reaches Lang Suan in Chumphon. Many people had set up stalls advertising "Krathom Tea For Sale" as well as the leaves of the plant. Thai Rath said that they believed that processing the leaves for sale as tea was illegal. Picture: Thai Rath The plant was recently removed form the narcotics list, notes ASEAN NOW. On the highway traders sell the tea for between 50 and 150 baht and even have fizzy and sweet concentrated versions of the drug. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Picture: Thai Rath One woman trader said that she saw other people selling it so why not. The pandemic had been bad for her so she needed income. While the rest of the traders were united in stating that it's a herbal drink and the police told them it was fine to sell it. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-04-22 - 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

UPDATE: Family of four is safe - but mystery surrounds where they are and why they went missing Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257502-family-of-four-is-safe-but-mystery-surrounds-where-they-are-and-why-they-went-missing/

Family of four is safe - but mystery surrounds where they are and why they went missing Picture: INN INN reported that a family of four who have been missing from their home in Sukhothai are safe. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257502-family-of-four-is-safe-but-mystery-surrounds-where-they-are-and-why-they-went-missing/

Picture: INN INN reported that a family of four who have been missing from their home in Sukhothai are safe. The grandfather and eldest daughter had been unable to make contact with Nirut's family after they left Thung Saliam in Thailand's north. Nirat had said he was taking them on a Songkran trip but refused to tell his father exactly where. Pol Col Sayan Janjemkrajang of the Ban Rai police said that the disappearance is connected to an investment scheme involving many people. He declined to give further details. Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe He said that the wife, called Nareumol, had sold the pick-up that the family left in in a gas station in Phitsanuloke after it was avertised for sale with second hand dealers. CCTV proves that, he said. The vehicle was then passed onto other people in Lopburi and Bangkok. Earlier it was reported that the family were the father and children aged 12 and 7. More about this as we hear of it. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-04-22 - 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: Thailand reports 21,808 new coronavirus cases, 19,826 recoveries, 128 deaths File photo Thailand on Friday (April 22) reported 21,808 new COVID-19 cases, 19,826 recoveries and 128 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. Full report: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257497-covid-19-thailand-reports-21808-new-coronavirus-cases-19826-recoveries-128-deaths/ //CLOSED// /Admin

COVID-19: Thailand reports 21,808 new coronavirus cases, 19,826 recoveries, 128 deaths File photo Thailand on Friday (April 22) reported 21,808 new COVID-19 cases, 19,826 recoveries and 128 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. Full report: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257497-covid-19-thailand-reports-21808-new-coronavirus-cases-19826-recoveries-128-deaths/

File photo Thailand on Friday (April 22) reported 21,808 new COVID-19 cases, 19,826 recoveries and 128 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. Friday’s cases bring the total number of COVID-19 infections in Thailand to 4,128,038 with 27,520 deaths. The news comes as Thailand’s Center for Medical Genomics (CMG) at Ramathibodi hospital has issued a warning about a new Omicron sub-variant, BA.2.12.1, which is becoming more prevalent in the US, accounting for roughly 20% of all new cases across America, and believed to be highly contagious. Citing a report by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), issued on Tuesday, the CMG said that BA.2.12.1 is estimated to be 23% to 27% more transmissible than its predecessor BA.2 and is fuelling a resurgence in COVID cases in upstate New York.** **Thai PBS contributed to this report Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-04-22 - Cigna offers a range of visa-complianat 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

Elite Thai police units arrest Ukrainian tax evaders living in Phuket after raiding their luxury villa by James Morris and Son Nguyen Scenes from Tuesday where Thai police units with the Crime Suppression Division and Central Investigation Bureau together with the Hanuman task force took 37-year-old Oleksandr Y. and 39-year-old Oleg O. into custody on the foot of a Criminal Court warrant pending their extradition to the United States on charges relating to an illegal employment racket in Florida. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257488-elite-thai-police-units-arrest-ukrainian-tax-evaders-living-in-phuket-after-raiding-their-luxury-villa/

Scenes from Tuesday where Thai police units with the Crime Suppression Division and Central Investigation Bureau together with the Hanuman task force took 37-year-old Oleksandr Y. and 39-year-old Oleg O. into custody on the foot of a Criminal Court warrant pending their extradition to the United States on charges relating to an illegal employment racket in Florida. by James Morris and Son Nguyen Thai police have announced the arrest of two Ukrainian nationals at a villa in Phuket who are wanted in the United States in respect of outstanding taxes and criminal charges concerning the operation of a recruitment racket that supplied labour to the hospitality industry in Florida and which generated at least ฿337 million or $9.95 million in tax arrears over a 14 year period. The operation on Tuesday was launched by units of the Crime Suppression Division (CSD), Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) and the Hanuman task force in liaison with the US Department of Homeland Security. The two men, a 37-year-old and 39 year old, were implicated in sheltering illegal aliens and running an illegal employment racket in Florida from 2007 and 2021 which turned over ฿2.5 billion while failing to pay taxes due. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Elite Thai forces including officers of the Crime Suppression Division (CSD) and the armed Hanuman Special Operation unit took part in the arrest of two Ukrainian nationals in Phuket on Tuesday, April 19th in a coordinated operation with the US Department of Homeland Security. Full story: https://www.thaiexaminer.com/thai-news-foreigners/2022/04/21/ukrainian-tax-evaders-arrested-in-phuket/ -- © Copyright Thai Examiner 2022-04-22 - 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