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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/

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. Officials from Poh Teck Tung claimed that those from Siam Ruamjai had ambushed them after saying they wanted to talk about their differences. Thong Lo police found bricks and bottles littering the area. Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Chusana Chotiphrom, 25, died in Chulalongkorn Hospital after being shot in the chest. Three others were treated for injuries in other hospitals, reported Thai Rath. One man was arrested in the Klong Toei area. -- © 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

COVID-19: Thailand reports 124 deaths, 16,994 new coronavirus cases, 25,910 recoveries File photo Thailand on Monday (April 18) reported 16,994 new COVID-19 cases, 25,910 recoveries and 124 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. Full report: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257042-covid-19-thailand-reports-124-deaths-16994-new-coronavirus-cases-25910-recoveries/ //CLOSED// /Admin

COVID-19: Thailand reports 124 deaths, 16,994 new coronavirus cases, 25,910 recoveries File photo Thailand on Monday (April 18) reported 16,994 new COVID-19 cases, 25,910 recoveries and 124 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. Full report: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257042-covid-19-thailand-reports-124-deaths-16994-new-coronavirus-cases-25910-recoveries/

File photo Thailand on Monday (April 18) reported 16,994 new COVID-19 cases, 25,910 recoveries and 124 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. Monday’s cases bring the total number of COVID-19 infections in Thailand to 4,046,953 with 27,006 deaths. The news comes as the Ministry of Public Health and related agencies are preparing for a sharp rise in COVID-19 transmissions as people return from the long Songkran holiday break. According to Government Spokesperson Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana, health officials have been tasked with maintaining readiness in anticipation of new COVID clusters. The National Health Security Office (NHSO) has meanwhile expanded its hotline capacity to better dispense advice and receive more calls requesting assistance with treating COVID patients after the holiday period.** **NNT contributed to this report Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe -- © 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

Health Ministry Prepares for Post-Songkran COVID Spike by Natthaphon Sangpolsit BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Public Health and related agencies are preparing for a sharp rise in COVID-19 transmissions as people return from the long Songkran holiday break. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257039-health-ministry-prepares-for-post-songkran-covid-spike/

by Natthaphon Sangpolsit BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Public Health and related agencies are preparing for a sharp rise in COVID-19 transmissions as people return from the long Songkran holiday break. According to Government Spokesperson Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana, health officials have been tasked with maintaining readiness in anticipation of new COVID clusters. The National Health Security Office (NHSO) has meanwhile expanded its hotline capacity to better dispense advice and receive more calls requesting assistance with treating COVID patients after the holiday period. Additionally, the NHSO is recommending that people monitor their health for symptoms - such as high fever, coughing or runny nose - for around 7-10 days. Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Those exhibiting such symptoms are advised to take an antigen test and provide doctors with information about their travel history over the Songkran break. Deputy Government Spokesperson Traisuree Taisaranakul also said Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha is confident that the nation remains sufficiently prepared to handle the ongoing COVID situation. She nevertheless noted that the premier has stressed the need to raise public awareness about Long COVID amid rising cases involving the Omicron coronavirus variant and its sub-variants. -- © 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

Banged up in paradise: how our dream holiday to Thailand ended before it began Testing positive for Covid on arrival in Bangkok condemned Abigail Flanagan to nine nights in a ‘hospitel’ overlooking an eight-lane ring road Bangkok, Thailand//ALAMY Abigail Flanagan ‘The man test negative, but you positive,” the hotel concierge explained gently, over the phone. “Please stay in room. The doctor will call tomorrow.” Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257036-banged-up-in-paradise-how-our-dream-holiday-to-thailand-ended-before-it-began/

Bangkok, Thailand//ALAMY Testing positive for Covid on arrival in Bangkok condemned Abigail Flanagan to nine nights in a ‘hospitel’ overlooking an eight-lane ring road Abigail Flanagan ‘The man test negative, but you positive,” the hotel concierge explained gently, over the phone. “Please stay in room. The doctor will call tomorrow.” And that’s how our holiday ended, before it had even begun. My husband, Paul, and I flew to Bangkok for a trip we’d been planning since 2019 and had already reorganised twice. Thailand’s onerous entry requirements include Thailand Passes; triple vaccination status; first night’s pre-paid, government-approved hotel package (including obligatory PCR and lateral flow tests for days one and five respectively); insurance cover, and negative “fit-to-fly” PCR tests — but we’d felt it would be worth the effort. There’d been just one more hoop to jump through: a day-one PCR test, which we undertook before being ushered to our hotel room to await the results. We weren’t worried. Triple vaccinated, we’d both been exposed to Covid on numerous occasions — Paul is a frontline NHS worker— yet had remained clear. Our UK PCR tests were barely 60-hours old. Plus, we’d essentially shielded for the past two weeks. Full story: https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/banged-up-in-paradise-how-our-dream-holiday-to-thailand-ended-before-it-began-fttgqtmtr -- © Copyright THE SUNDAY TIMES 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

Mysterious object seen in the sky above Prachuap Khiri Khan is not a UFO By Online Reporter A mysterious object seen in the sky above parts of Prachuap Khiri Khan is likely to be a weather balloon, astronomers have said. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257034-mysterious-object-seen-in-the-sky-above-prachuap-khiri-khan-is-not-a-ufo/

By Online Reporter A mysterious object seen in the sky above parts of Prachuap Khiri Khan is likely to be a weather balloon, astronomers have said. Locals first reported seeing the object on Friday, which could be seen from Bang Saphan Noi to Mueang Prachuap. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Many people took to social media to share their thoughts and speculate what it could be, with some users even joking it could be a UFO and the work of aliens. But the mystery of the object already looks to have been solved, and the reality is far from otherworldly. Full story: https://www.huahintoday.com/hua-hin-news/mysterious-object-seen-in-the-sky-above-prachuap-khiri-khan-is-not-a-ufo/ -- © 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

35-year-old man arrested in Pattaya for allegedly opening bank accounts for organized fraud groups By Goong Nang(GN) Pattaya – A 35-year-old man has been arrested in Pattaya for allegedly opening bank accounts for groups of individuals who reportedly conducted organized fraud through LINE and other applications. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1257033-35-year-old-man-arrested-in-pattaya-for-allegedly-opening-bank-accounts-for-organized-fraud-groups/