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A political dynasty’s decades-long dominance of politics in Chon Buri province will be threatened by strong challenges at the upcoming Pattaya mayoral election on May 22, analysts say. The Khunpluem family, who have held the mayoral seat for generations, are risking a shock loss at the hands of newcomer candidates, said Yuthaporn Issarachai, a political scientist at Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University. Waning influence He doubts that the political family retains the influence it once had, pointing to changes in the political, economic, and social spheres. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe First, voters may have lost patience with the conflict between incumbent Pattaya mayor Sonthaya Khunpluem and Labour Minister Suchart Chomklin over the recruitment of MP candidates for the ruling Palang Pracharath Party to contest the next election. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/tide-of-change-threatens-khunpluem-dynastys-dominance-in-pattaya-elections/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-03-17 - Aetna 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

Ex-Farm Price of Chicken Eggs Capped NONTHABURI, March 17 (TNA) – The Department of Internal Trade and the Layer Farmer Association capped the ex-farm price of chicken eggs in mixed sizes at 3.20 baht each. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253792-ex-farm-price-of-chicken-eggs-capped/

NONTHABURI, March 17 (TNA) – The Department of Internal Trade and the Layer Farmer Association capped the ex-farm price of chicken eggs in mixed sizes at 3.20 baht each. Wattanasak Sueaiam, director-general of the department, said the department made the move after discussing chicken egg prices with the Department of Livestock Development, the Office of Agricultural Economics, the Association of Hen-Egg Farmers, Traders and Exporters and the Layer Farmer Association. According to Mr Wattanasak, the cost of layer farmers rose and the Department of Livestock Development confirmed the cost at 2.94 baht per egg because hot weather reduces the laying and sizes of eggs and the Russia-Ukraine war raises the prices of many raw materials. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Full story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-904293 -- © Copyright TNA 2022-03-17 - Aetna 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

Applause for allowing migrant workers to stay on in Thailand This photo taken on September 20, 2018 shows Myanmar migrant workers preparing a fishing boat in the Thai coastal province of Samut Sakhon. (Photo by Lillian SUWANRUMPHA / AFP) This week, the Thai cabinet made a commendable decision to allow legal migrant workers from Myanmar, Cambodia and the Lao PDR, who have been working in Thailand for four years, to stay until 2024 after their current work permits expire. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253791-applause-for-allowing-migrant-workers-to-stay-on-in-thailand/

This photo taken on September 20, 2018 shows Myanmar migrant workers preparing a fishing boat in the Thai coastal province of Samut Sakhon. (Photo by Lillian SUWANRUMPHA / AFP) This week, the Thai cabinet made a commendable decision to allow legal migrant workers from Myanmar, Cambodia and the Lao PDR, who have been working in Thailand for four years, to stay until 2024 after their current work permits expire. The Thai government signed a memorandum of understanding on labour cooperation with the governments of the three countries, which allows their nationals to work legally in Thailand, subject to quota, for four years. The government-to-government deal on migrant workers provides job security and benefits while they are in Thailand under the Thai labour laws. According to the Ministry of Labour, there are 54,236 workers from Myanmar, 26,840 from Cambodia and 25,504 from the Lao PDR in Thailand, whose works contracts end this year. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/applause-for-allowing-migrant-workers-to-stay-on-in-thailand/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-03-17 - Aetna 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: Thai farmer turns to crocodiles to make more money - BBQ on a stick for just 10 B! Sanook Thai Caption: Crocs on the menu Sanook went to Phichai district in Uttaradit in upper northern Thailand to meet a former farmer who decided to turn to crocodiles to make more money. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253790-video-thai-farmer-turns-to-crocodiles-to-make-more-money-bbq-on-a-stick-for-just-10-b/

Sanook Thai Caption: Crocs on the menu Sanook went to Phichai district in Uttaradit in upper northern Thailand to meet a former farmer who decided to turn to crocodiles to make more money. Nattakorn Dee-insuan intended at first to sell the skins but the bottom dropped out of the market during the pandemic. So he decided to raise them for their meat as food. He now has four concrete ponds containing 50 crocs and his farm is becoming a tourist attraction too. Croc meat sells for about 140-150 baht a kilo. His crocs are all fresh water ones. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe When they are 3-4 years old and weigh 12-15 kilos they are slaughtered. Then they become croc BBQ on a stick for only 10 baht. But there are plenty of other items on his tasty menu including croc omelette, spicy croc, Laab croc and even Tom Yam made with the ribs. His advertising slogan is: "Forget the firerceness enjoy the taste". He said that all his animals are fed chickens and he follows all the cleanliness and health protocols. He can be contacted on 081 887 8008 or the Line account associated with that number. Health insurance plans that meet the long stay visa requirements -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-03-17 - Aetna 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

Swedish woman sentenced to prison for hiding her child in Thailand by Gregers Møller A Swedish woman who took her child and ran away to Thailand two years ago has been sentenced to prison, Expressen writes citing Nya Wermlands-Tidningen. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253789-swedish-woman-sentenced-to-prison-for-hiding-her-child-in-thailand/

by Gregers Møller A Swedish woman who took her child and ran away to Thailand two years ago has been sentenced to prison, Expressen writes citing Nya Wermlands-Tidningen. The woman and the child’s father had been in a divisive custody dispute over the couple’s son since the child was born. A battle which the woman lost in 2019 and it was decided that the son should live with his father. But before the district court’s decision had time to be enforced, the woman disappeared with the child. Later it turned out that she had brought the child to Thailand. The woman was arrested in Thailand in January for reportedly overstaying her visa and deported back to Sweden. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Full story: https://scandasia.com/swedish-woman-sentenced-to-prison-for-hiding-her-child-in-thailand/ -- © Copyright ScandAsia 2022-03-17 - Aetna 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

Marine Officials Mull Plan to Build Cruise Ship Terminal on Koh Samui by Krajangwit Johjit BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand’s marine officials are considering building a cruise ship terminal on Koh Samui, a popular Gulf of Thailand island off the coast of Surat Thani province, in order to accommodate cruise ship arrivals and improve tourist safety. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253788-marine-officials-mull-plan-to-build-cruise-ship-terminal-on-koh-samui/v

by Krajangwit Johjit BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand’s marine officials are considering building a cruise ship terminal on Koh Samui, a popular Gulf of Thailand island off the coast of Surat Thani province, in order to accommodate cruise ship arrivals and improve tourist safety. The Marine Department has identified Laem Hin Khom on the southwest tip of Koh Samui as a suitable location for constructing a deep-water terminal after preliminary discussions. The facility is expected to be large enough to dock two cruise ships, 80 yachts, and six ferries at the same time. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe To fund the construction, officials are considering a public-private partnership model, with the government covering costs for land expropriation and terminal construction and a major private firm covering equipment and port maintenance. In order to attract more tourists and create more jobs, the Ministry of Transport has also advocated for the construction of additional cruise ship terminals in Thailand. Prior to the pandemic, Koh Samui, Phuket, and Chon Buri’s Laem Chabang were among Thailand’s most popular tourist destinations, frequented by cruise ships from all over the world. -- © Copyright NNT 2022-03-17 - Aetna 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

Fake documents gang busted after complaints about Covid certificates going for 890 baht a time Picture: INN Thailand's consumer protection division has arrested three people on warrants for producing fake documents. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253787-fake-documents-gang-busted-after-complaints-about-covid-certificates-going-for-890-baht-a-time/

Picture: INN Thailand's consumer protection division has arrested three people on warrants for producing fake documents. The gang were making more than a million baht a month. Complaints had been made to the authorities about fake Covid-19 certificates going online for 890 baht a time. These were used by people to get employment or travel abroad. Customers didn't need to have any checks and could get the documentation in 15 minutes. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe The gang was split up into various jobs such as website development, advertising, admin to talk to customers, accounts, laundering proceeds as well as a section producing the documents. Ploi, 24 was arrested at an apartment in Bang Khun Non, Bangkok Noi, Toom, 26, in Kathu, Phuket and Nit, 22, gave himself up after pressure from the authorities. In addition to Covid certificates the gang were providing fake driving licences, Thai ID cards, civil service ID cards, land title deeds and vehicle registration documents. INN reported that between November last year and January the gang raked in 5 million baht. All the suspects were named in warrants under charges connected to the production of and profiting by fake documents. Health insurance plans that meet the long stay visa requirements -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-03-17 - Aetna 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

Chonburi announces 1,231 new and confirmed cases of Covid-19 and four new deaths By Goong Nang(GN) Highlights: 1,231 new confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Chonburi today 4,978 positive ATK (rapid antigen) tests were reported but all require a second confirmed PCR test before being counted as official cases. The ATK positive tests are just “possible” cases until confirmed by PCR. TPN notes, however, that second confirmed tests are no longer mandatory except for high-risk groups. 804 (PCR) and 1,964 (ATK) recovered and were released from medical care Four new deaths Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253784-chonburi-announces-1231-new-and-confirmed-cases-of-covid-19-and-four-new-deaths/

By Goong Nang(GN) Highlights: 1,231 new confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Chonburi today 4,978 positive ATK (rapid antigen) tests were reported but all require a second confirmed PCR test before being counted as official cases. The ATK positive tests are just “possible” cases until confirmed by PCR. TPN notes, however, that second confirmed tests are no longer mandatory except for high-risk groups. 804 (PCR) and 1,964 (ATK) recovered and were released from medical care Four new deaths The Chonburi Department of Public Health announced 1,231 new and confirmed cases of Covid-19 today with four new deaths, March 17th, 2022. This makes a total of 59,133 cases (PCR) and 74,382 cases (ATK) of Covid-19 in the current round of infections, with 11,233 (PCR) and 32,704 (ATK) people still under medical care/supervision, and with a total of 105 recorded deaths in Chonburi since the start of this recent round of infections at the beginning of this year, January 2022. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Additionally, 804 (PCR) and 1,964 (ATK) people were also released and recovered yesterday in Chonburi. 47,795 (PCR) and 41,678 (ATK) people in total have now been released from medical care and recovered in Chonburi since this current wave of Covid-19 began at the beginning of this year, January 2022. Discover Cigna’s range of health insurance solutions created for expats and local nationals living in Thailand - click to view Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/03/17/chonburi-announces-1231-new-and-confirmed-cases-of-covid-19-and-four-new-deaths/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-03-17 - Aetna 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

Fourteen injured - four seriously - as car collides with song thaew taking students home in NE Thailand Picture: Siam Rath Police and rescue services were called to the Non Sang to Sri Bunreuang Road in Non Muang sub-district of Nong Bua Lamphu after a white Toyota Vios collided head on with a song thaew carrying students home. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253783-fourteen-injured-four-seriously-as-car-collides-with-song-thaew-taking-students-home-in-ne-thailand/

Picture: Siam Rath Police and rescue services were called to the Non Sang to Sri Bunreuang Road in Non Muang sub-district of Nong Bua Lamphu after a white Toyota Vios collided head on with a song thaew carrying students home. Fourteen people were injured, four seriously including the driver of the Vios named as Jirawat who had to be cut out. Jirawat and one male student and two females were transferred from Non Sang Hospital to Nong Bua Lamphu hospital. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Khammoon, 70, the driver of the school truck said that he saw the Vios swerving and out of control at a distance going fast. The driver lost control and it repeatedly somersaulted before slamming into the side of his vehicle that he had slowed and driven over to the left at a bend. Siam Rath reported that Jirawat had been handing out funeral invitations in the area and was going back to a funeral when the accident occurred. Health insurance plans that meet the long stay visa requirements -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-03-17 - Aetna 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: Siam Rath

Plans underway for no-mask requirement in Thailand’s public parks Thailand’s Public Health Ministry is aiming for public parks to be the first venues in which people will not be required to wear face masks, which is in line with their plan to designate COVID-19 as an endemic disease within four months, according to its Permanent Secretary Dr. Kiattibhoom Vongrachit Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253781-plans-underway-for-no-mask-requirement-in-thailand’s-public-parks/

Thailand’s Public Health Ministry is aiming for public parks to be the first venues in which people will not be required to wear face masks, which is in line with their plan to designate COVID-19 as an endemic disease within four months, according to its Permanent Secretary Dr. Kiattibhoom Vongrachit Dr. Kiattibhoom explained, however, that those infected with COVID-19 would still have to wear facemasks. Restrictions on group activities, such as football matches and concerts, may be relaxed, but necessary preventive measures are still needed to prevent new COVID-19 clusters from breaking out. A Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) meeting will be held tomorrow (Friday), at which the ministry will propose a plan to discuss the further easing of COVID-19 restrictions. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/plans-underway-for-no-mask-requirement-in-thailands-public-parks/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-03-17 - Aetna 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

Pattaya mayor to speed up Tawaen Pier bridge’s restoration on Koh Larn By Goong Nang(GN) PHOTO: STV Koh Larn, Pattaya- Mr. Sonthaya Khunpluem, the Pattaya mayor, gave an update on the restoration project of the Tawaen Pier bridge on Koh Larn, Pattaya, stating that the bridge has been in operation to accommodate visitors who want to come to Koh Larn for nearly 25 years and it is time for it to be restored and repaired. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253779-pattaya-mayor-to-speed-up-tawaen-pier-bridge’s-restoration-on-koh-larn/

PHOTO: STV By Goong Nang(GN) Koh Larn, Pattaya- Mr. Sonthaya Khunpluem, the Pattaya mayor, gave an update on the restoration project of the Tawaen Pier bridge on Koh Larn, Pattaya, stating that the bridge has been in operation to accommodate visitors who want to come to Koh Larn for nearly 25 years and it is time for it to be restored and repaired. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Therefore, the bridge is now in a dilapidated condition and needs an optimal restoration in regards with the bridge’s main structure which impacts its stability, the bridge floor, roofs, railings, and the wharf structure so that the bridge will be fully functional and secure once again to facilitate citizens and tourists who want to go to Koh Larn in line with the “Eastern Economic Corridor” project or EEC. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/03/17/pattaya-mayor-to-speed-up-tawaen-pier-bridges-restoration-on-koh-larn/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-03-17 - Aetna 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

Busty som tam seller couldn't care less about negative comments - she's raking in 10,000 baht a day 77kaoded Thai Caption: Boosting sales! Thai media 77kaoded said social media went ballistic after the latest antics of a busty som tam seller in the north east of Thailand. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253769-busty-som-tam-seller-couldnt-care-less-about-negative-comments-shes-raking-in-10000-baht-a-day/

77kaoded Thai Caption: Boosting sales! Thai media 77kaoded said social media went ballistic after the latest antics of a busty som tam seller in the north east of Thailand. Pukki's greatest assets are on her chest as well as an attitude towards Thai conservatism that can be summed up as: "I couldn't care less - I'm not breaking the law." Pukki created a media storm in February by posting provocative pictures of herself on facebook for her stall in Don Yai Pattana, Buriram. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Picture: 77kaoded Since then she has been taking 300 orders a day raking in between 8,000 and 10,000 baht daily. Now she has hired an equally well endowed friend to help with the marketing. They did a double act that is bound to get male temperatures soaring in the hot season. Pukki said that they were not dressing like that when they sold the som tam (Papaya Salad) at her store. It was just advertising. Picture: 77kaoded But she reiterated that she couldn't care less about her critics who said it was all very inappropriate. She had a job to do and money to make. The store is unashamedly called: Nom Too Tam Pa Big Knockers Pound the Jungle....or words to that effect. Health insurance plans that meet the long stay visa requirements -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-03-17 - Aetna 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

CSD arrest Chinese man for alleged Bitcoin swindle - he denies defrauding Thai man Daily News Thai Caption: Bitcoin fraud Crime Suppression Division police arrested a 40 year old Chinese man on a warrant connected to a Bitcoin fraud. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253763-csd-arrest-chinese-man-for-alleged-bitcoin-swindle-he-denies-defrauding-thai-man/