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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. Siantao Yang was arrested at a house in Sriracha, Chonburi yesterday. He was named in a warrant for fraud issued on Tuesday. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe It is alleged that he used a Facebook page with the name Num Thip to invite a "Mr A", aged 58, to invest in Bitcoin, reported Daily News. It is further alleged that a fake Bitcoin website was set up to enact the fraud. The Chinese man said that he was not part of the fraud but merely found customers for others. 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

RTP SWAT team in top ten as police competition in Dubai reaches final stage Daily News Thai Caption: The best! Pol Maj-Gen Yingyot Thepjamnong, acting as spokesman, told the press about the UAE SWAT Challenge going on in Dubai as part of the World Police Summit. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253761-rtp-swat-team-in-top-ten-as-police-competition-in-dubai-reaches-final-stage/

Daily News Thai Caption: The best! Pol Maj-Gen Yingyot Thepjamnong, acting as spokesman, told the press about the UAE SWAT Challenge going on in Dubai as part of the World Police Summit. After four stages of the five challenges the Royal Thai Police SWAT team is lying in 9th place. Picture: Daily News Each team comprises a maximum of nine men and only five can take part in each challenge, reported Daily News. There are 25 teams from police forces all over the world competing for a $5,000 first prize. Picture: Daily News The teams have to gain points, and not infringe the rules, in five challenges namely: 1. Tactics 2. Assault 3. Rescue 4. Towers and 5. Obstacles. Picture: Daily News In 2019 the Thai team managed 23rd place out of 49 teams when Dubai were first, Belarus 2nd and the US team third. The final day of the summit is today, Thursday. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe 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

Burmese construction worker nearly dies after falling from roof of building in Ban Bueng, incident under investigation By Goong Nang(GN) PHOTO: Wisarn Sangjaroen / Top News Ban Bueng/Chonburi- A 39-year old construction worker fell from the roof of a two-story building in Ban Bueng yesterday, March 16th, 2022, that was under assembly following a loud blast that is still under investigation. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253756-burmese-construction-worker-nearly-dies-after-falling-from-roof-of-building-in-ban-bueng-incident-under-investigation/

PHOTO: Wisarn Sangjaroen / Top News By Goong Nang(GN) Ban Bueng/Chonburi- A 39-year old construction worker fell from the roof of a two-story building in Ban Bueng yesterday, March 16th, 2022, that was under assembly following a loud blast that is still under investigation. Rescuers from Ban Bueng Hospital rushed to give CPR to Min Saw, the 39-year-old Burmese construction worker, who fell from a commercial building in the Ban Bueng subdistrict of Chonburi where he was working. Min Saw, unconscious, was reportedly in a severe condition with his pulse gradually weakening before he was hospitalized. According to a witness and good Samaritan who is credited with saving Min’s life, Mr. Narongchai Chetthanon, who happened to be near the accident scene, stated that he heard a loud blast coming from the scene. After arriving, he saw that Min Saw had fallen from the building and his pulse had stopped, so Mr. Narongchai decided to perform CPR on him before sending him to a nearby hospital. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/03/17/burmese-construction-worker-nearly-dies-after-falling-from-roof-of-building-incident-under-investigation/ -- © 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

Garage owner chases thief after his pick-up is stolen - he catches up and hits rear of vehicle causing it to overturn Picture: Thai Rath Thai Rath reported a chase drama on the Khon Kaen to Udon Thani road (Mitraphap Highway) after a man stole a Toyota Vigo pick-up from outside Choke Chai garage. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253752-garage-owner-chases-thief-after-his-pick-up-is-stolen-he-catches-up-and-hits-rear-of-vehicle-causing-it-to-overturn/

Picture: Thai Rath Thai Rath reported a chase drama on the Khon Kaen to Udon Thani road (Mitraphap Highway) after a man stole a Toyota Vigo pick-up from outside Choke Chai garage. The owner of the garage, Ratthawut, 32, said he had arrived at his garage to open up for the day and left the keys in the ignition and the engine running. A man clambered in and drove off. So Ratthawut borrowed bis brother's Isuzu D-Max pick-up and gave chase. Picture: Thai Rath The thief turned off the main road onto the road bypassing Nong Bualamphu where Ratthawut decided to collide with the rear of his vehicle. It overturned and the thief was left unconscious after colliding with the steering wheel. He was not wearing a seatbelt. Ratthawut dragged him out. He had no ID but was covered in tattoos. He was taken to Soon Udon Thani Hospital. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Police had been monitoring the chase after being contacted to organize a roadblock. In all the chase lasted 15 kilometers. The suspect was kept under police guard at the hospital and when he came round said that his name was Woraphan, aged 32. He was in a confused state but not drunk and police were unable to ascertain where he was from. He had suspected broken ribs. He has been charged with theft. 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

Opinion: It should not require a national tragedy to push us to change our driving habits By Erich Parpart At this point, irresponsible motorcycle drives could kill a hundred people and nothing will change. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253745-opinion-it-should-not-require-a-national-tragedy-to-push-us-to-change-our-driving-habits/

By Erich Parpart At this point, irresponsible motorcycle drives could kill a hundred people and nothing will change. And people will continue to die from irresponsible motorcycle drivers because the relevant agencies are at a loss in finding and implementing new solutions – which is unsurprising given they only care when a huge case causes public uproar. The unfortunate death of ophthalmologist Waraluck “Mor Kratai” Supawatjariyakul stirred up public awareness and brought out experts who have long argued that changes were needed to better protect pedestrians. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Full story: https://www.thaienquirer.com/38644/opinion-it-should-not-require-a-national-tragedy-to-push-us-to-change-our-driving-habits -- © Copyright Thai Enquirer 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

COVID-19: Thailand reports 25,456 news coronavirus cases, 77 deaths, 22,217 recoveries File photo Thailand on Thursday (March 17) reported 25,456 new COVID-19 cases, 22,217 recoveries and 77 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253740-covid-19-thailand-reports-25456-news-coronavirus-cases-77-deaths-22217-recoveries/ //CLOSED// /Admin

COVID-19: Thailand reports 25,456 news coronavirus cases, 77 deaths, 22,217 recoveries File photo Thailand on Thursday (March 17) reported 25,456 new COVID-19 cases, 22,217 recoveries and 77 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253740-covid-19-thailand-reports-25456-news-coronavirus-cases-77-deaths-22217-recoveries/

File photo Thailand on Thursday (March 17) reported 25,456 new COVID-19 cases, 22,217 recoveries and 77 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. Thursday’s cases bring the total number of COVID-19 infections in Thailand to 3,276,098 with 23,995 deaths. The news comes as the Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) is scheduled to discuss the ease of immigration measures, like Thailand Pass and Test and Go, Songkran, mask mandates, and the reopening of entertainment venues in the upcoming general meeting this Friday, March 18th. According to the reports of the Government House, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O’Cha, as the CCSA director, would participate in the meeting on Friday to update the general Covid-19 situation as well as to discuss and consider the easing of additional measures, including immigration relaxation for tourists, as proposed by the Ministry of Public Health.* *THE PATTAYA NEWS contributed to this report Discover Cigna’s range of health insurance solutions created for expats and local nationals living in Thailand - click to view Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe -- © 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

Analysis: Business operators welcome legal reopening of nightlife but proposed ultra strict rules a possible party pooper By Adam Judd Thailand-Yesterday, March 16th, 2022, members of the Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration or CCSA acknowledged that the long closed bar, nightlife, entertainment, and pub industry would be finally seriously discussed about a legal opening in Thailand. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253738-analysis-business-operators-welcome-legal-reopening-of-nightlife-but-proposed-ultra-strict-rules-a-possible-party-pooper/

By Adam Judd Thailand-Yesterday, March 16th, 2022, members of the Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration or CCSA acknowledged that the long closed bar, nightlife, entertainment, and pub industry would be finally seriously discussed about a legal opening in Thailand. Due to Covid-19 measures the industry has been legally closed since April of 2021 although has been allowed to operate as temporary restaurants in a sort of grey area in the interim since December. The proposed legal opening…which we note is only a proposal and by no means is set in stone or guaranteed to happen…was welcomed by many in the nightlife industry. However, it’s not likely that many saw the proposed rules being discussed that Thai media has posted since. We will list those in a moment. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/03/17/analysis-business-operators-welcome-legal-reopening-of-nightlife-but-proposed-ultra-strict-rules-a-possible-party-pooper/ -- © 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

Kenny G to headline International Jazz & Blues Festival 2022 at True Arena Hua Hin By Online Reporter file photo Grammy and American Music Award-winning artist Kenny G is to headline an international jazz festival in Hua Hin in May. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253734-kenny-g-to-headline-international-jazz-blues-festival-2022-at-true-arena-hua-hin/

file photo By Online Reporter Grammy and American Music Award-winning artist Kenny G is to headline an international jazz festival in Hua Hin in May. The International Jazz & Blues Festival 2022 will be held at True Arena in Hua Hin on May 7 and will see Kenny G perform for 90 minutes. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe With global record sales totalling more than 75 million and a staggering 1.5 billion, smooth sax star Kenny G is the biggest selling instrumental artist of all time. His appearance at the International Jazz & Blues Festival 2022 in Hua Hin comes following the March 11 release of Kenny G’s first new album in six-years titled New Standards. Full story: https://www.huahintoday.com/hua-hin-news/kenny-g-to-headline-international-jazz-blues-festival-2022-at-true-arena-hua-hin/ -- © Copyright Hua Hin Today 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

Pandemic costs Prachuap Khiri Khan near ฿30 billion loss in tourism revenue By Online Reporter A photo from April 2021 showing a deserted Soi Bintabaht. Provincial officials have begun outlining plans aimed at revitalising the tourism industry throughout Prachuap Khiri Khan in the wake of COVID-19. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253733-pandemic-costs-prachuap-khiri-khan-near-฿30-billion-loss-in-tourism-revenue/

A photo from April 2021 showing a deserted Soi Bintabaht. By Online Reporter Provincial officials have begun outlining plans aimed at revitalising the tourism industry throughout Prachuap Khiri Khan in the wake of COVID-19. On Tuesday (Mar 15), governor Sathian Charoenrian held a meeting with the Prachuap Khiri Khan Provincial Tourism Development Committee, which includes representatives from the public and private sectors to discuss ways of attracting international tourists to the province. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Data released at the meeting revealed the stark reality of the province’s tourism industry as a result of the impact of COVID-19. In 2019, Prachuap Khiri Khan welcomed 7.1 million tourists, with approximately 5.9 million domestic tourists, and 1.2 million foreign tourists, which generated 28.8 billion baht in revenue. Full story: https://www.huahintoday.com/hua-hin-news/pandemic-costs-prachuap-khiri-khan-near-30-billion-loss-in-revenue/ -- © Copyright Hua Hin Today 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

Thai Chamber of Commerce urges government to cancel pre arrival RT-PCR test to attract international arrivals By Nop Meechukhun PHOTO: Siamrath Bangkok – The Chamber of Commerce and Board of Trade of Thailand (TCC) urged the Thai government to cancel the pre-arrival RT-PCR test for international arrivals before entering the country and speed up the shift of the Covid-19 pandemic to endemic in order to boost the recovery of the domestic economy. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253730-thai-chamber-of-commerce-urges-government-to-cancel-pre-arrival-rt-pcr-test-to-attract-international-arrivals/

PHOTO: Siamrath By Nop Meechukhun Bangkok – The Chamber of Commerce and Board of Trade of Thailand (TCC) urged the Thai government to cancel the pre-arrival RT-PCR test for international arrivals before entering the country and speed up the shift of the Covid-19 pandemic to endemic in order to boost the recovery of the domestic economy. TCC Chairman Sanan Angubolkul revealed today, March 16th, that the general Covid-19 situation around the world was considered stable and expected to improve. Therefore, many countries had relaxed their preventive measures and now planned to announce the disease as endemic. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe He advised that Thailand should accelerate the endemic plan as well: “Thailand should start to proceed the endemic declaration as soon as possible along with the gradual easing of various measures and activities to move the economy forward.” “The country’s economy had been traumatized for quite some time. People and entrepreneurs had been affected a lot. So, the public health measures should be adjusted periodically according to the situation. All private sectors were always ready to discuss the matter with the government to help accelerate the country reopening.” Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/03/16/thai-chamber-of-commerce-urges-government-to-cancel-pre-arrival-rt-pcr-test-to-attract-international-arrivals/ -- © 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

CCSA says major meeting this Friday will discuss legal reopening of bars and nightlife, mask mandates, Test and Go, Songkran By Nop Meechukhun Bangkok – The Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) is scheduled to discuss the ease of immigration measures, like Thailand Pass and Test and Go, Songkran, mask mandates, and the reopening of entertainment venues in the upcoming general meeting this Friday, March 18th. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253728-ccsa-says-major-meeting-this-friday-will-discuss-legal-reopening-of-bars-and-nightlife-mask-mandates-test-and-go-songkran/

By Nop Meechukhun Bangkok – The Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) is scheduled to discuss the ease of immigration measures, like Thailand Pass and Test and Go, Songkran, mask mandates, and the reopening of entertainment venues in the upcoming general meeting this Friday, March 18th. According to the reports of the Government House, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O’Cha, as the CCSA director, would participate in the meeting on Friday to update the general Covid-19 situation as well as to discuss and consider the easing of additional measures, including immigration relaxation for tourists, as proposed by the Ministry of Public Health. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe The Public Health Ministry would also finalize the plan of the Covid-19 pandemic to an endemic transition on Thursday before introducing it to the CCSA at the meeting. The approval was likely possible as the National Communicable Disease Committee had previously voted in favor of the resolution, according to the Ministry. Regarding the relaxing measures of legally opening entertainment venues, including pubs, bars, nightclubs, and karaoke lounges, such a proposal was in the process of conclusion and would be discussed with a CCSA sub-panel before proposing to the CCSA this Friday, the report stated. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/03/16/thai-covid-19-center-says-major-meeting-this-friday-will-discuss-legal-reopening-of-bars-and-nightlife-mask-mandates-test-and-go-songkran-and-more/ -- © 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

‘Legal loopholes’ exposed as Blackpink’s Lisa becomes whiskey brand ambassador By Natcha Patanasophon The whiskey giant, Chivas Regal, announced that Lalisa “Lisa” Manoban, a member of the K-pop group Blackpink, will become its new brand ambassador. This move makes Lisa the very first female face of the brand in Asia. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253727-‘legal-loopholes’-exposed-as-blackpink’s-lisa-becomes-whiskey-brand-ambassador/

By Natcha Patanasophon The whiskey giant, Chivas Regal, announced that Lalisa “Lisa” Manoban, a member of the K-pop group Blackpink, will become its new brand ambassador. This move makes Lisa the very first female face of the brand in Asia. Chivas Regal made the announcement with an accompanying one minute-long-video of the Thai-born artist’s path to success in a new campaign titled, “I Rise, We rise.” “There were no shortcuts to get where I am,” Lisa says in the campaign video. “But success means nothing, not one thing, unless we share it.” Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Full story: https://www.thaienquirer.com/38641/legal-loopholes-exposed-as-blackpinks-lisa-becomes-whiskey-brand-ambassador/ -- © Copyright Thai Enquirer 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

TAT extends tourism cooperation with Japan’s Sendai City and Tohoku Region Marking the 4th renewal of the agreement aimed at growing two-way tourism between Japan and Thailand. TAT Newsroom Bangkok – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with Sendai City and the Tohoku Regional Tourism Organisation in Japan to continue their tourism promotion cooperation that has been ongoing since 2006. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253726-tat-extends-tourism-cooperation-with-japan’s-sendai-city-and-tohoku-region/