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Finance Ministry Adjusts 2022 GDP Forecast to 3-4% by Na-ark Rojanasuvan BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Finance has adjusted down its GDP forecast for 2022, from 3.5-4.5% to 3-4%, amid a slew of domestic and international factors. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257071-finance-ministry-adjusts-2022-gdp-forecast-to-3-4/

by Na-ark Rojanasuvan BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Finance has adjusted down its GDP forecast for 2022, from 3.5-4.5% to 3-4%, amid a slew of domestic and international factors. Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith clarified that contributing factors include the current COVID-19 situation, climbing global fuel prices, and the ongoing armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine. He nevertheless noted that this year’s projection is still significantly higher than in 2021. According to the Office of National Economic and Social Development Council, the Thai economy last year expanded by 1.6 percent, recovering from a 6.2-percent contraction in 2020. Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe The minister said he was confident that the Thai economy will gradually recover as the government relaxes more COVID restrictions. These steps will allow more international and domestic tourists to conveniently engage in tourism activities in the Kingdom, increasing spending. Minister Arkhom said the export sector remains the main engine driving the Thai economy this year. According to the Customs Department, export performance for March was still expanding and it expects the sector to grow about 12-15% in the first quarter. The Thai National Shippers’ Council (TNSC) meanwhile projects that Thai exports will expand 5% this year. However, the Ministry of Finance has set its target for export expansion at 10% and urged the TNSC and exporters to inform the ministry about possible approaches for improving liquidity and performance. Arkhom added that talks will be held with the Bank of Thailand about maintaining the stability of the baht currency -- © Copyright NNT 2022-04-18 - 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

Summer storm warning for many parts of Thailand on Monday The Meteorological Department is warning of freak summer storms in many parts of the country, due to a moderately high pressure system, or cold front, from China, which is now covering northern Thailand and the South China Sea. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257070-summer-storm-warning-for-many-parts-of-thailand-on-monday/

The Meteorological Department is warning of freak summer storms in many parts of the country, due to a moderately high pressure system, or cold front, from China, which is now covering northern Thailand and the South China Sea. A summer storm, usually occurring between March and April, is characterised by strong winds, rainfall, hail in some areas, isolated heavy rain and thunder and lightning, said the department, as it advised people not to say in open fields, not to take shelter under large trees nor remain near a billboards or weak structures. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Farmers are advised to protect their crops, which may sustain damage from hail. In Pai district of the northernmost province of Mae Hong Son, the district chief officer has instructed all village heads to assess damage to houses and crops after a heavy hailstorm hit the district yesterday (Sunday). Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/summer-storm-warning-for-many-parts-of-thailand-on-monday/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-04-18 - 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

PM thanks Cambodians, praises Thai authorities for helping call center victims - but more need assistance Picture: Siam Rath Speaking through his spokeswoman Rachada Thanadirek, the Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha praised the Thai and Cambodian authorities for helping people conned into working at call centers located in Thailand's neighbor. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257069-pm-thanks-cambodians-praises-thai-authorities-for-helping-call-center-victims-but-more-need-assistance/

Picture: Siam Rath Speaking through his spokeswoman Rachada Thanadirek, the Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha praised the Thai and Cambodian authorities for helping people conned into working at call centers located in Thailand's neighbor. Prayuth said that 600 have been helped since October but 2,000 more need assistance in many other cities of Cambodia. Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe He singled out the foreign ministry, interior ministry, societal development ministry and Royal Thai Police for praise along with the Cambodians. But he said more needs to be done to help all the victims of the gangs. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-04-18 - 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

Mango and sticky rice flying off the shelves after Thai rapper promotes dessert in US Picture: Siam Rath Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257068-mango-and-sticky-rice-flying-off-the-shelves-after-thai-rapper-promotes-dessert-in-us/

Mango and sticky rice flying off the shelves after Thai rapper promotes dessert in US Picture: Siam Rath It is one of Thailand's most iconic and popular desserts now coming into season. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257068-mango-and-sticky-rice-flying-off-the-shelves-after-thai-rapper-promotes-dessert-in-us/

Picture: Siam Rath It is one of Thailand's most iconic and popular desserts now coming into season. Mango and sticky rice, usually served with coconut milk sauce. Top Thai rapper Danupha "Milli" Khanatheerakul ate some on stage making the first appearance for a Thai at the Coachella Festival 2022 in Indio, Southern California. The star's mango promotion antics were good news for stall owner Rasita Ruamsuk. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe She sells the dessert in Pattaya under the name J. Noy - Mang Heaven and noted that until now business had been slow. But Milli's promotion had inspired Thais and foreigners to show up in large numbers clamoring for the delicious dessert, reported Siam Rath. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-04-18 - 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

Driver found dead in the luggage compartment of his bus Picture: Siam Rath Siam Rath reported that police were called to a parking area in Bang Duan sub-district of Muang Samut Prakan after a dead body was found in the luggage compartment of a bus. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257067-driver-found-dead-in-the-luggage-compartment-of-his-bus/

Picture: Siam Rath Siam Rath reported that police were called to a parking area in Bang Duan sub-district of Muang Samut Prakan after a dead body was found in the luggage compartment of a bus. The doors were wide open and Samruay, aged about 40-45, was dead inside dressed just in shorts. The body was taken for an autopsy. Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Phena, 47, a friend, found the body. He said that Samruay worked for a company transporting staff but the company had been shut for Songkran since Wednesday. He had parked his bus under the bridge and was guarding it by sleeping there every day. Police think he died from natural causes, probably an underlying health condition that reared up. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-04-18 - 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

Warning of summer storms for Prachuap Khiri Khan and Phetchaburi By Online Reporter An unidentified man walks through the rain with an umbrella on the Hua Hin Pier. File photo After a week of scorching temperatures and sweltering heat, Hua Hin and Cha Am are set to experience heavy rain and possible storms on Monday. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257066-warning-of-summer-storms-for-prachuap-khiri-khan-and-phetchaburi/

An unidentified man walks through the rain with an umbrella on the Hua Hin Pier. File photo By Online Reporter After a week of scorching temperatures and sweltering heat, Hua Hin and Cha Am are set to experience heavy rain and possible storms on Monday. The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a weather warning for Prachuap Khiri Khan and Phetchaburi for Monday (April 18). Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe The TMD warns of summer storms, thunderstorms, gusty winds and even hail. The forecasted heavy weather is due to a moderate high-pressure system that covers much of Thailand. Full story: https://www.huahintoday.com/hua-hin-news/warning-of-summer-storms-for-prachuap-khiri-khan-and-phetchaburi/ -- © Copyright Hua Hin Today 2022-04-18 - 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

Myanmar man arrested for filming in the toilets of department store in Bangkok Sanook Thai Caption: Man arrested for secret filming Sanook reported Sunday that Huay Khwang police got involved after a woman claimed she was filmed in the ladies' toilets at a well known department store on Rachadaphisek Road, downtown Bangkok. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257065-myanmar-man-arrested-for-filming-in-the-toilets-of-department-store-in-bangkok/

Sanook Thai Caption: Man arrested for secret filming Sanook reported Sunday that Huay Khwang police got involved after a woman claimed she was filmed in the ladies' toilets at a well known department store on Rachadaphisek Road, downtown Bangkok. The police managed to trace the suspect to Rachada Soi 4. Modi, 23, admitted everything. He used to work in a restaurant but was now out of work. He'd been drinking beer with some friends when he went to the ladies' armed with his phone. Police said they found 50 clips of six victims all filmed on one day. Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Modi, from Myanmar, was charged with offences related to indecency with minors aged over 15. The victim said she'd been having a coffee with friends when she went to the loo and got suspicious on seeing a shadow outside her cubicle. She looked over and screamed after she saw a man filming. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-04-18 - 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

Snow capped peaks? Not quite, but parts of north Thailand blanketed in white after storm Picture: Sanook Sanook had to remind their readers that this was hot season Thailand after a hailstorm swept through Pai in the north of Thailand. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257063-snow-capped-peaks-not-quite-but-parts-of-north-thailand-blanketed-in-white-after-storm/

Picture: Sanook Sanook had to remind their readers that this was hot season Thailand after a hailstorm swept through Pai in the north of Thailand. Their pictures showed large areas of Ban Hua Mae Muang in Pai, Mae Hong Son, covered in hailstones. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe A video showed a gleeful child amazed at the novelty that looked more like Switzerland! But the beautiful scenes belied a hidden danger. Local phu yai ban or village leader Suwin Piapha reported widespread damage to property and agriculture from Saturday's rain and hailstorm. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-04-18 - 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 Picture: Sanook Picture: Sanook Picture: Sanook Picture: Sanook

Seven Deadly Days: Top RTP commanders happy with the Songkran road stats Picture: Thai Rath Lt-Gen Prachuap Wongsuk told Thai Rath yesterday that the top brass at the RTP were satisfied as the so called "Seven Deadly Days" on the Songkran roads came to an end. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257061-seven-deadly-days-top-rtp-commanders-happy-with-the-songkran-road-stats/

Picture: Thai Rath Lt-Gen Prachuap Wongsuk told Thai Rath yesterday that the top brass at the RTP were satisfied as the so called "Seven Deadly Days" on the Songkran roads came to an end. Prachuap said all the accident stats were better than Songkran 2021. The media reported that Big Pat - RTP chief Pol Gen Suwat Chaengyodsuk - and Big Den - Pol Gen Damrongsak Kittipraphat - were pleased with the numbers. In the first six days there were 1,720 accidents or 392 (185) less than last year. Injuries were also down 19%. Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe The death toll was 237 - 14 less or 5.58% down. There were a total of 336,975 traffic offences listed below in a top ten: ◼︎ No helmet 57,021 ◼︎ "Dangerous motorcycle" 10,180 ◼︎ DUI 14,544 ◼︎ No seatbelt 16,262 ◼︎ No licence 67,341 ◼︎ Speeding 155, 511 ◼︎ Going through red lights 9,216, ◼︎ Going the wrong way 4,477 ◼︎ Overtaking in the wrong place 845 and ◼︎ Using a phone while driving 1,578. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-04-18 - 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

Husband kills wife after throwing knife at her because she wouldn't quit drinking and start working Picture: Thai Rath Police in Phonphaeng sub-district of Nong Khai in the north east of Thailand were called after a man threw a Sparta knife at his wife. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257058-husband-kills-wife-after-throwing-knife-at-her-because-she-wouldnt-quit-drinking-and-start-working/

Picture: Thai Rath Police in Phonphaeng sub-district of Nong Khai in the north east of Thailand were called after a man threw a Sparta knife at his wife. Bunpeng, 49, was waiting to surrender when the cops arrived. He was covered in blood. The knife was recovered. He said that he and his wife and friends had been drinking yesterday. He stopped then implored his wife Dara to do likewise and get some work done on the windows. Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe She didn't stop and so he hurled the knife into the drinking circle. It hit her in the side of the neck and she later died in hospital, reported Thai Rath. Bunpeng has been charged with negligent homicide. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-04-18 - 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

Four dead as pick-up bursts into flames - vehicle hit sign after skidding in rain Fire and rescue services were called to the U-Tapao intersection between routes 332 and 331 in Ban Chang, Rayong, eastern Thailand after a Mitsubishi pick-up slammed into a road sign and burst into flames. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257057-four-dead-as-pick-up-bursts-into-flames-in-rayong/

Picture: Thai Rath Fire and rescue services were called to the U-Tapao intersection between routes 332 and 331 in Ban Chang, Rayong, eastern Thailand after a Mitsubishi pick-up slammed into a road sign and burst into flames. Two adults and two children were in the vehicle and all died after being unable to get out. It took rescue services half an hour to bring the blaze under control. Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe The occupants of the vehicle had no ID so police contacted the owner of the car - a woman called Supranee, 47, who said that her husband Samart, 49, was behind the wheel. The pick-up was travelling from Sattahip to Ban Chang when it lost control in the rain and hit the signpost at speed, said Thai Rath. The gas power car exploded. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-04-18 - 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

Turf wars: One dead three injured as rescue foundations mount pitch battle in downtown Bangkok Picture: Thai Rath Police in Bangkok were called to the the area in front of Lotus Rama IV after two Thai rescue foundations fought in a continuing turf war. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257050-turf-wars-one-dead-three-injured-as-rescue-foundations-mount-pitch-battle-in-downtown-bangkok/