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Phuket: Handsome foreign backpacker steals from aging Thai baker - not once but twice Daily News Thai Caption: Handsome thief A Thai baker aged 70 has said that a handsome foreign man sporting a backpack twice stole several items from his shop in the Phuket old town. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253618-phuket-handsome-foreign-backpacker-steals-from-aging-thai-baker-not-once-but-twice/

Daily News Thai Caption: Handsome thief A Thai baker aged 70 has said that a handsome foreign man sporting a backpack twice stole several items from his shop in the Phuket old town. The police have been informed and the owner intends to take the matter the whole way. It featured on the Phuket Andaman News page. There it said that the police were looking for a good looking tourist who was a thief. CCTV got a good shot of him. Those with leads were asked to contact the Muang Phuket police or inbox the page. The first incident happened just after midday on March 5th. Nippon Chaeng-iam, 70, had opened his shop called "Kin Fit Fin" on the Thalang Road. A foreign man came in with a Thai girlfriend and bought bakery items worth 155 baht and paid via Kasikorn bank under the name Ms Caratlux L. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe But a stock check revealed two pieces of Kai Yong worth 149 baht and some Sao Ping worth 79 were missing. The foreigner and his girlfriend had stolen the items the CCTV revealed. Then on Monday morning Nippon was back at the police station to report that on Sunday two male foreigners with a Thai woman came in. One of the men shoplifted a pack of protein cookies worth 135 baht and Kai Yong worth 149 baht and secreted them in his underwear. This one was also caught on TV and Nippon reckoned he was good looking and maybe a male model. He thought it was the same person as before. Daily News had pictures of a foreigner with a quite reasonable set of abs, with no explanation as to where they got this. Investigations continue. Long Stay Visa Health Insurance Plans -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-03-16 - 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

Thailand reports 23,945 new COVID-19 cases, 70 deaths, 23,339 recoveries File photo Tai PBS Thailand on Wednesday (March 16) reported 23,945 new COVID-19 cases, 23,339 recoveries and 70 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253604-thailand-reports-23945-new-covid-19-cases-70-deaths-23339-recoveries/ //CLOSED// /Admin

Thailand reports 23,945 new COVID-19 cases, 70 deaths, 23,339 recoveries File photo Thai PBS Thailand on Wednesday (March 16) reported 23,945 new COVID-19 cases, 23,339 recoveries and 70 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253604-thailand-reports-23945-new-covid-19-cases-70-deaths-23339-recoveries/

File photo Thai PBS Thailand on Wednesday (March 16) reported 23,945 new COVID-19 cases, 23,339 recoveries and 70 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. Wednesday’s cases bring the total number of COVID-19 infections in Thailand to 3,250,642 with 23,918 deaths. The news comes as elderly people who are reluctant to receive a third vaccine booster shot, out of concerns for possible side effects, will be given the option of half a dose, to encourage them to get their booster and reduce of the risk of severe symptoms or death if infected with COVID-19, said Public Health Permanent Secretary Dr. Kiattibhoom Vongrachit yesterday (Tuesday). Of the 70 deaths recorded yesterday, Dr. Kiattibhoom said that 47 were over 70 and 52 were not fully inoculated. 83% of those over 60 had received their first dose of vaccine, 78.8% had received their second dose, but only 32% had received the third booster shot. * *Thai PBS 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 2022-03-16 - 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

Say goodbye to Big Carl as Carl’s Jr leaves Thailand by the end of March By Porpor Leelasestaporn More sad news for fast food burger lovers as Carl’s Jr plans to close all 6 branches in Thailand by the end of Mar. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253601-say-goodbye-to-big-carl-as-carl’s-jr-leaves-thailand-by-the-end-of-march/

By Porpor Leelasestaporn More sad news for fast food burger lovers as Carl’s Jr plans to close all 6 branches in Thailand by the end of Mar. R&R Restaurant Group, which holds the rights to operate the burger chain, revealed they could no longer bear the cost to keep Carl’s Jr going. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Full story: https://bk.asia-city.com/restaurants/news/say-goodbye-to-big-carl-carls-jr-leaves-thailand-end-march -- © Copyright BK 2022-03-16 - 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

Thailand's electric vehicle sector to see demand surge amid strong oil prices: DBS MICHELLE ZHU DBS sees a potential shift in demand from internal combustion emission vehicles to electric vehicles. PHOTO: PIXABAY MORE affordable electric vehicle (EV) prices as well as rising crude oil and petroleum prices are set to prompt a surge in EV demand in Thailand, according to DBS Group Research. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253600-thailands-electric-vehicle-sector-to-see-demand-surge-amid-strong-oil-prices-dbs/

DBS sees a potential shift in demand from internal combustion emission vehicles to electric vehicles. PHOTO: PIXABAY MICHELLE ZHU MORE affordable electric vehicle (EV) prices as well as rising crude oil and petroleum prices are set to prompt a surge in EV demand in Thailand, according to DBS Group Research. In a report on Tuesday (Mar 15), DBS said it believed demand for EVs are on the rise due to a combination of environmental concerns, government support and maintenance costs. Citing data compiled by the Electric Vehicle Association of Thailand, DBS noted that total EV sales have grown by a volume compound annual growth rate of about 20 per cent over 2016 to 2021. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Full story: https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/asean-business/thailands-electric-vehicle-sector-to-see-demand-surge-amid-strong-oil-prices-dbs -- © Copyright BUSINESS TIMES 2022-03-16 - 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

Cool kiteboarding event to be held in Khao Kalok later this month By Online Reporter File photo Watch some thrills on the water in Pranburi later this month when Khao Kalok hosts the Kiteboarding Festival #1 2022. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253598-cool-kiteboarding-event-to-be-held-in-khao-kalok-later-this-month/

File photo By Online Reporter Watch some thrills on the water in Pranburi later this month when Khao Kalok hosts the Kiteboarding Festival #1 2022. The event takes place on Saturday, March 26 and Sunday, March 27. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe This year’s event will include demonstrations from Thailand’s national kiteboarding team, as well as free kitesurfing, wind surfing and paddle board taster sessions for first timers. Sunday’s event will also include a world record attempt by 7 year old Nong Shane who will try to cross the Gulf of Thailand on a kiteboard. Full story: https://www.huahintoday.com/hua-hin-news/cool-kiteboarding-event-to-be-held-in-khao-kalok-later-this-month/ -- © Copyright Hua Hin Today 2022-03-16 - 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

The quintessential French game of petanque has found legions of fans in Hua Hin By Jonathan Fairfield Bernard Laurent is one of many French expats playing petanque in Hua Hin. Petanque might only have a niche following in Thailand, or indeed anywhere else outside of its native France, but in Hua Hin its popularity among expats and Thais is thriving. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253597-the-quintessential-french-game-of-petanque-has-found-legions-of-fans-in-hua-hin/

Bernard Laurent is one of many French expats playing petanque in Hua Hin. By Jonathan Fairfield Petanque might only have a niche following in Thailand, or indeed anywhere else outside of its native France, but in Hua Hin its popularity among expats and Thais is thriving. At the Sabai Cafe & Bistro in Thap Thai, not far from the Immigration office, scores of French expats meet up six days a week to play petanque and socialise. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe A combination of French expats wanting to meet other French expats in Hua Hin and a willing business owner who quickly recongised the demand for a dedicated petanque venue has seen the Sabai Petanque Club really grow as a community. Sixty three year old French expat Bernard Laurent plays petanque several times a week. Full story: https://www.huahintoday.com/hua-hin-news/the-quintessential-french-game-of-petanque-has-found-legions-of-fans-in-hua-hin/ -- © Copyright Hua Hin Today 2022-03-16 - 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

Sattahip officials provide assistance for 70 students infected with Covid-19 at Teacher Boonchoo Home for Special Children By Goong Nang(GN) Sattahip, Chonburi-Yesterday, the 14th of March 2022, Mr. Chatchai Sriphoon, District Chief Officer, along with many concerned authorities and government officials have delivered necessary items to students infected with Covid-19 at the Teacher Boonchoo Home for Special Children located at Plutaluang subdistrict, Sattahip district, Chonburi, with Teacher Bunchu Mungmai and other teachers giving a warm welcome to officials. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253596-sattahip-officials-provide-assistance-for-70-students-infected-with-covid-19-at-teacher-boonchoo-home-for-special-children/

By Goong Nang(GN) Sattahip, Chonburi-Yesterday, the 14th of March 2022, Mr. Chatchai Sriphoon, District Chief Officer, along with many concerned authorities and government officials have delivered necessary items to students infected with Covid-19 at the Teacher Boonchoo Home for Special Children located at Plutaluang subdistrict, Sattahip district, Chonburi, with Teacher Bunchu Mungmai and other teachers giving a warm welcome to officials. According to the foundation’s situation, 70 students tested positive for Covid-19 and are currently facing an uncomfortable shortage of basic commodities and medical equipment. After receiving the foundation’s request for support, Mr. Chatchai Sriphoon, the Sattahip sheriff, and his crew have visited the center and given various items to the children to raise their spirits as well as the teachers stationed at the foundation. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/03/15/sattahip-officials-provide-assistance-for-70-students-infected-with-covid-19-at-teacher-boonchoo-home-for-special-children/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-03-16 - 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

Help Young Expat Hit with Stage 4 Cancer On February 8, 2022, Sam Cooledge (Son of Sandra and Steve Ramsey, brother of Chris Cooledge) learned that his life had been completely turned upside down. A simple MRI for a strained neck discovered multiple tumors in his brain as well as his lungs. He was quickly diagnosed with stage 4 brain and lung cancer. He is facing an estimated $240,000 total in medical costs over the next 36 months for outpatient care and the medicine that will help him defeat the cancer. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253594-help-young-expat-hit-with-stage-4-cancer/

On February 8, 2022, Sam Cooledge (Son of Sandra and Steve Ramsey, brother of Chris Cooledge) learned that his life had been completely turned upside down. A simple MRI for a strained neck discovered multiple tumors in his brain as well as his lungs. He was quickly diagnosed with stage 4 brain and lung cancer. He is facing an estimated $240,000 total in medical costs over the next 36 months for outpatient care and the medicine that will help him defeat the cancer. Sam is taking this situation on exactly how he has taken on other challenges to his 36-year life: He will overcome and crush it. Sam overcame drug addiction in 2010 and has spent the last 12 years sober. Over this time, he has sponsored and mentored many individuals and has built an incredible network of friends. While in recovery, Sam put himself through college and became a programmer for a ground-breaking addiction recovery technology firm, WEconnect. In mid-2019, Sam moved to Thailand to fulfill a dream of living and working abroad. He became a Product Manager for a multinational software firm. He is living happily in Thailand with his wonderful girlfriend, his friends, and a blossoming career. Although facing a diagnosis of cancer is incredibly challenging, a strong medical game plan is in place. Sam has an excellent medical team that has created a treatment strategy through a blend of ground-breaking targeted therapy, along with the latest radiation technology. The financial road ahead is hard and we are asking for your support to help Sam to get through this incredibly challenging time. Since $240,000 is a daunting amount to raise at one time, we are breaking that figure into 3 phases. The initial goal for phase 1 is $80,000 by April 30, 2022. Phase 2 begins May 1, 2022, and the goal of $80,000 is needed by July 30, 2022 Phase 3 goal is $80,000 and runs from August 1, 2022 until October 31, 2022 We believe we can raise the entire amount needed for Sam by November 1, 2022. Your direct donation to Sam will help pay for: - Radiation treatment for existing brain cancer cells (one month of treatment) - Immunotherapy for lung cancer treatment (at least two years of treatment) - Outpatient therapy and treatment - Continued neurological observation, analysis, and treatment - Preventative cardiological procedures and care - Continued MRI, EEG testing, PET/CT scans, and x-rays - Psychiatric appointments - Physical Therapy - Continued prescription medication management - Regular appointments and consultations with his team of oncologists, cardiologists, psychiatrists, physical therapists, radiation technicians, and pain management specialists. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Full story: https://www.gofundme.com/f/gofundsam-in-his-fight-to-crush-cancer -- © Copyright Go Fund Me 2022-03-16 - 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

Saudi Arabia Lifts Thai Poultry Ban BANGKOK, (TNA) – Saudi Arabia lifts its 17-year-long ban on Thai poultry thanks to the prime minister's visit to restore bilateral relations, according to the agriculture minister. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253593-saudi-arabia-lifts-thai-poultry-ban/

BANGKOK, (TNA) – Saudi Arabia lifts its 17-year-long ban on Thai poultry thanks to the prime minister's visit to restore bilateral relations, according to the agriculture minister. Chalermchai Sri-on, the minister of agriculture and cooperatives, said Sathana Kashemsanta na Ayudhya, Thai charge d'affaires to Riyadh, and Apichart Prasertsud, director Thai Trade Center in Jedda, learned from Sami Saad N Al Sager, vice president for operations sector. of the Saudi Food and Drug Authority, that Saudi Arabia already ended its ban on its import of Thai poultry and related products. The decision responded to the Department of Livestock Development of Thailand's Minutes of the Health and Technical Requirement for the Import of Poultry Meat and its Products sent to SFDA and the official visit to Saudi Arabia by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha in late January. 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-902583 -- © Copyright TNA 2022-03-16 - 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 Policy Holders Protest against Default BANGKOK, (TNA) – COVID-19 insurance policy holders rallied at the Office of the Insurance Commission (OIC) to seek help after their insurers have defaulted for over a month. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253592-covid-19-policy-holders-protest-against-default/

BANGKOK, (TNA) – COVID-19 insurance policy holders rallied at the Office of the Insurance Commission (OIC) to seek help after their insurers have defaulted for over a month. The affected people, led by lawyer Ronnarong Kaewphet, filed their complaints at the OIC as their insurance firms failed to pay compensation for their COVID-19 infections. Their policies included those for lump sum compensation upon infection confirmation. They were parts of about 4,000 people who hold the COVID-19 policies of Thai Insurance and 3,000 customers of Southeast Insurance Co. The protesters turned down the companies' claims that they were loss-ridden. 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-902674 -- © Copyright TNA 2022-03-16 - 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 elderly can choose half dose COVID vaccine boosters to reduce side effects Elderly people who are reluctant to receive a third vaccine booster shot, out of concerns for possible side effects, will be given the option of half a dose, to encourage them to get their booster and reduce of the risk of severe symptoms or death if infected with COVID-19, said Public Health Permanent Secretary Dr. Kiattibhoom Vongrachit yesterday (Tuesday). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253591-thai-elderly-can-choose-half-dose-covid-vaccine-boosters-to-reduce-side-effects/

Elderly people who are reluctant to receive a third vaccine booster shot, out of concerns for possible side effects, will be given the option of half a dose, to encourage them to get their booster and reduce of the risk of severe symptoms or death if infected with COVID-19, said Public Health Permanent Secretary Dr. Kiattibhoom Vongrachit yesterday (Tuesday). Of the 70 deaths recorded yesterday, Dr. Kiattibhoom said that 47 were over 70 and 52 were not fully inoculated. 83% of those over 60 had received their first dose of vaccine, 78.8% had received their second dose, but only 32% had received the third booster shot. He stressed the need for a campaign to convince the elderly to get their boosters before the Songkran holidays in mid-April, to reduce their risk of infection by their young relatives, who will visit them during the festival. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Discover Cigna’s range of health insurance solutions created for expats and local nationals living in Thailand - click to view Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thai-elderly-can-choose-half-dose-covid-vaccine-boosters-to-reduce-side-effects/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-03-16 - 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

to continue: Thailand Live Wednesday 16 March 2022 https://aseannow.com/topic/1253590-thailand-live-wednesday-16-march-2022/

Thai cabinet approves 3.18 trillion baht budget for 2023 fiscal year The cabinet has approved a draft 3.18 trillion baht national budget for the 2023 fiscal year, an increase of 2.74%, or 85 billion baht, over the current year. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253582-thai-cabinet-approves-318-trillion-baht-budget-for-2023-fiscal-year/