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CCTV screenshot Kanchanadit police in Surat Thani, southern Thailand, were called after a Thai female driver put her foot down on the accelerator when she meant the brake. CCTV footage at 4.25 pm Thursday from an area outside the Kanchanadit market showed a Honda City car plow into the Pa Siri gold shop next to Krung Thai bank. The driver gets out amid much screaming and shattering of glass. The front of the gold shop was badly damaged as the car drove in at speed. Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe The driver and shop owner were both injured though the car driver declined hospital treatment for a head injury saying she'll go later. Shop owner 52 year old Kornrat Somsuk had a hand injury. The driver of the car was given the assumed name of Nam by Thai Rath. She said she mixed up the brake and the accelerator. She was charged with negligent driving causing damage. The damage will be taken care of by insurance, said the media. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-04-16 - 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 slams into power pole in Chanthaburi - family on way home from seaside trip Picture: Thai Rath A seaside family trip to the sea ended in tragedy yesterday when a pick-up slammed into a roadside tree in Makham district of Chanthaburi in eastern Thailand. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256933-four-dead-as-pick-up-slams-into-power-pole-in-chanthaburi-family-on-way-home-from-seaside-trip/

Picture: Thai Rath A seaside family trip to the sea ended in tragedy yesterday when a pick-up slammed into a roadside tree in Makham district of Chanthaburi in eastern Thailand. Rescue services attended the scene on Route 319 by the entry to Wat Chaman. Thai Rath said that initially there were 7 injuries with four trapped and unconscious in the main cab of the pick-up. Four were pronounced dead at Makham Hospital - two women and two children, a boy and a girl. They were on their way home to Doi Dao district after a Songkran trip to the coast. Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-04-16 - 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 records highest daily COVID-19 deaths since January File photo Thailand on Saturday (April 16) reported 18,892 new COVID-19 cases, 22,220 recoveries and 125 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256932-thailand-records-highest-daily-covid-19-deaths-since-january/ //CLOSED// /Admin

Thailand records highest daily COVID-19 deaths since January File photo Thailand on Saturday (April 16) reported 18,892 new COVID-19 cases, 22,220 recoveries and 125 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256932-thailand-records-highest-daily-covid-19-deaths-since-january/

File photo Thailand on Saturday (April 16) reported 18,892 new COVID-19 cases, 22,220 recoveries and 125 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. Saturday’s cases bring the total number of COVID-19 infections in Thailand to 4,012,184 with 26,754 deaths. The report comes as people are being asked to fully comply with Covid-19 control measures outlined by the Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA), including a ban on water-splashing activities, to prevent infection cases from increasing after the Songkran holidays. Government spokesman Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana stated that the government and the CCSA encourage full cooperation from local communities and tourists to follow regulations rather than spoiling the festive spirit by directly enforcing the ban. He added that water splashing, powder smearing, and mass gatherings in public places during the holidays allow Covid-19 to spread easily and would later create a major burden for healthcare facilities in the country.** **NNT contributed to this report Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-04-16 - 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

Khao San Road's last Songkran night: Large crowds as police maintain order Daily News Thai Caption:The last night Daily News reported from Khao San Road in the heart of Bangkok that was celebrating the last night of the Songkran New Year festival last night. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256931-khao-san-roads-last-songkran-night-large-crowds-as-police-maintain-order/

Daily News Thai Caption:The last night Daily News reported from Khao San Road in the heart of Bangkok that was celebrating the last night of the Songkran New Year festival last night. Picture: Daily News They said that the police and local authorities were manning the entry and exit points to ensure the rules were being followed. That was coupled with periodic checks that visitors were not illegally engaging in banned water fights. All proceeded without incident. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-04-16 - 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: Daily News

Vote for the UK government to index link pensions in Thailand by Michael Bridge file photo With the cost of living going through the roof, and just topping up the car is now a luxury, retirees in Thailand need to count every baht they get each month. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256926-vote-for-the-uk-government-to-index-link-pensions-in-thailand/

file photo by Michael Bridge With the cost of living going through the roof, and just topping up the car is now a luxury, retirees in Thailand need to count every baht they get each month. Over the past few months, the British media have been reporting on the government’s plans to increase the UK pensions by up to GBP10 a week. That equates at today’s rate of exchange of an extra THB1,760 a month. Sounds great, but because we all decided to retire to the land of smiles, our monthly payments are not indexed link. Live in Spain or even the Philippines and UK pensioners will get the extra. So why should I be penalised for deciding to move to Thailand to retire? I actually wrote about this situation a couple of months ago when they launched a UK Govt petition. So far over 8,500 viewed the post and the petition has risen to over 9,500 votes. If we can reach 10,000 signatures by May 29th then the government must respond to this petition. As a British taxpayer for most of my life, the UK awarded me the top bracket for my pension when I reached 65 years old. That was seven years ago, and they gave me GBP177.50 a week. OK to start with that meant they transferred THB36,400 a month to my Thai bank account. Now at the current exchange rate, that has dropped to THB30,000 a month. However, as this is not indexed linked, I still get GBP177.50 today because OAPs in some parts of Asia are not entitled to have their payments indexed linked at all. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe If, however, I had decided to retire to say Spain, today they would be sending me GBP185.00 a week, which would equate at today’s exchange rate to THB32,584 a month. That extra THB2,584 a month would go a long way in buying my monthly food bill. I left England back in 2004 and therefore canceled all my UK bank accounts as I moved to the UAE and then Thailand. Now I am sure several of you who still retain an address in the UK, could get around the system by having their pension paid into a UK bank and then sent over here. However, you do need a permanent UK address, which I do not have. Unfair retiring in Thailand I still find it hard to take on board that if I paid my taxes and National insurance why can I not choose where I want to live? What difference to the UK Pension office is it, if they transfer my pension to Spain or Thailand? It is about time all of us UK expats got a fair deal. Let us know if you are also becoming the poor relation in expat pension transfers or is it just our bad luck. Could we do anything about it? YES....Here is the latest petition to the British government. Please add your name. https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/601821 On April 18th through the efforts of our AseanNow viewers, the petition had reached 9,759 votes, just a mere 241 to go so tell your UK expats to keep voting. It could make a difference. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-04-16 - 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

to continue: Thailand Live Saturday 16 April 2022 https://aseannow.com/topic/1256925-thailand-live-saturday-16-april-2022/

Justice Ministry Plans to Establish DNA and Biometric Collection Center to Reduce Crimes BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Justice is proposing the establishment of a center to collect DNA and biometric information from inmates and suspects charged by the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) to reduce repeated crimes in Thailand. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256895-justice-ministry-plans-to-establish-dna-and-biometric-collection-center-to-reduce-crimes/

Villagers of Bang Bo District suffer unregulated hazardous electricity poles The villagers and residents of the Bang Bo District, Samut Prakan in Thailand have expressed their disappointment at fact that electric poles are so low to the ground, as their main complaint was that the wires dangling from the poles constitute a grave danger for passerby people and drivers driving on the roads. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256920-villagers-of-bang-bo-district-suffer-unregulated-hazardous-electricity-poles/

Dicing with death: Thai motorists continue to play with their lives on the roads During the Songkran festival, perhaps even more so than during other long holidays, the issue of road safety is taken seriously. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256875-dicing-with-death-thai-motorists-continue-to-play-with-their-lives-on-the-roads/

During the Songkran festival, perhaps even more so than during other long holidays, the issue of road safety is taken seriously. The fact that we still call the Thai New Year holidays “the 7 dangerous days” and report the daily death and injury tolls says a lot about the situation. Pandemic or not, Thailand’s roads remain the deadliest in Southeast Asia, and among the top 10 in the global hall of shame. As Thais travel for vacations or to their homes during the major festival, which this year ends on Sunday, April 17, the number of road injuries and deaths increases. The pattern is repeated every year and the reasons behind the injuries of fatalities are always the same – drunk driving, speeding, and not wearing helmets. Sadly, all the causes of accidents can be prevented. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Every time the road safety issue is highlighted such as during festivals or after shocking accidents, the authorities go on high alert and react. But most of the time, it is the same old Thailand where lax law enforcement, negligent police, and irresponsible drivers meet on the streets. That’s the reason why Thailand’s road fatality rate is more than double the global average of 18 per 100,000 population. In 2012, Thailand’s fatalities caused by road accidents were 36.2 per 100,000 people according to the World Health Organisation (WHO)’s report. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/dicing-with-death-thai-motorists-continue-to-play-with-their-lives-on-the-roads/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-04-15 - 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

Video: Every dog has his day! This mutt puts one over on Thai man Daily News Thai Caption: The appearance of a thief! Daily News reported on a video being widely viewed and commented upon on Facebook. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256874-video-every-dog-has-his-day-this-mutt-puts-one-over-on-thai-man/

Daily News Thai Caption: The appearance of a thief! Daily News reported on a video being widely viewed and commented upon on Facebook. It featured two men outside a property talking. One is on a motorcycle playing with his phone. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe A dog comes up and he is half interested. But it soon dawns on him that a shoe is missing. Chuckles can be heard on the video as the man cannot put two and two together. The CCTV revealed that it was a local dog that took the shoe. Netizens loved the video with some saying facetiously "you just can't trust thieves these days". -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-04-15 - 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

10,000 tourists flock to Koh Phi Phi for Songkran Picture: Thai Rath Thai Rath reported that 10,000 Thai and foreign tourists had descended on Koh Phi Phi, the famous holiday island in Krabi southern Thailand, for the Songkran holidays. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256872-10000-tourists-flock-to-koh-phi-phi-for-songkran/

Picture: Thai Rath Thai Rath reported that 10,000 Thai and foreign tourists had descended on Koh Phi Phi, the famous holiday island in Krabi southern Thailand, for the Songkran holidays. The media said that restaurant and resort owners were smiling again after two Songkran washouts in the last two years due to the pandemic. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Proving particularly popular was Maya Bay, recently reopened after several years of closure to help the area recover its natural environment after years of over-tourism. It is thought that 400 million baht will be spent in the island economy during the New Year holidays. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-04-15 - 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: Thai Rath Picture: Thai Rath Picture: Thai Rath Picture: Thai Rath

21 injured in seven vehicle pile up at Lopburi lights - Indian tourists in van that allegedly caused it Naew Na Thai Caption:7 vehicle pile up - 21 injured at intersection with traffic lights Naew Na reported that yesterday evening the Muang Khom police in Lopburi province, central Thailand, attended the scene after a multiple vehicle pile-up. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256871-21-injured-in-seven-vehicle-pile-up-at-lopburi-lights-indian-tourists-in-van-that-allegedly-caused-it/

Naew Na Thai Caption: 7 vehicle pile up - 21 injured at intersection with traffic lights Naew Na reported that yesterday evening the Muang Khom police in Lopburi province, central Thailand, attended the scene after a multiple vehicle pile-up. It happened at KM marker 51 on Route 21 at an intersection. Seven vehicles were involved. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Picture: Naew Na These included an MG, two Toyota Commuter vans, a Vigo pick-up, a Revo and a Ford Ranger. There were a total of 21 injuries with eight victims being taken to Tha Luang Hospital and the rest being ferried to Chaibadan Hospital. None of the injuries were serious. Picture: Naew Na The media suggested the accident was caused by a van carrying a group of Indian tourists. The van plowed into the other vehicles waiting at the lights. Police are investigating as the media speculated about it involving alcohol, microsleep or just negligent driving. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-04-15 - 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

Brake failure! Eight tourists survive after pick-up overturns on Phetchabun hill - PYB son not so lucky Picture: INN INN reported on an accident on a hill leading down from the popular resort area of Phu Thap Buek in Phetchabun, NE Thailand yesterday. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256870-brake-failure-eight-tourists-survive-after-pick-up-overturns-on-phetchabun-hill-pyb-son-not-so-lucky/

Picture: INN INN reported on an accident on a hill leading down from the popular resort area of Phu Thap Buek in Phetchabun, NE Thailand yesterday. A black Vigo suffered brake failure and the driver lost control as they descended the hill. Despite the pick-up overturning and possessions being scattered everywhere, no one was killed in the accident. One was seriously injured, two had medium injuries and 5 escaped with minor injuries. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Picture: INN Meanwhile the same media also reported on a man in a pick-up who was not so lucky. This was Jaturaporn, 28, who drove his vehicle into a pond after failing to negotiate a bend in the road in Thung Song, Nakhon Sri Thammarat, southern Thailand. Divers found the vehicle in four meters of water but there was no driver. Jaturporn was found ten meters away after a one hour search. The deceased is the son of a local village leader or phu yai ban. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-04-15 - 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

It's not how you drive, it's the power of the amulet you wear! Pick-up guy in a klong thanks famous abbot Thai media Siam Rath continued their fascination with what amulets Thai drivers are wearing when they have "miracle survivals". Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256869-its-not-how-you-drive-its-the-power-of-the-amulet-you-wear-pick-up-guy-in-a-klong-thanks-famous-abbot/

Picture: Siam Rath Thai media Siam Rath continued their fascination with what amulets Thai drivers are wearing when they have "miracle survivals". Rarely do such stories contain criticism of driving standards; the amulet is the news. This one happened in a klong near the estate of Thap Krabeu in Samrong sub-district of Surin, NE Thailand. Surachet, 35, was at the wheel of an Isuzu D-Max that ended up in a 3 meter deep klong or water irrigation ditch after a tire exploded. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe He said he was only going 60 kmph, went into a spin and thought he was going to die in the deep klong. Picture: Siam Rath But by some miracle he did not overturn in the klong and was able to save himself. He put all this down to Luang Poo Heng the abbot of Wat Pattana-aram in Surin. His gracious benevolence, through the amulet around his neck, saved the day. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-04-15 - 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