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Thailand's most beautiful women: Miss Bangkok singer heads the field Picture: Sanook Sanook reported that the 77 strong field for the Miss Grand Thailand beauty pageant - one from each province - were put through their paces in a competition that is hotting up. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256509-thailands-most-beautiful-women-miss-bangkok-singer-heads-the-field/

Picture: Sanook Sanook reported that the 77 strong field for the Miss Grand Thailand beauty pageant - one from each province - were put through their paces in a competition that is hotting up. Contestants were on the catwalk, displaying the beauty of Thai fashions and then the best part of the show for many - the swimsuits. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Picture: Sanook Sanook said that Miss Grand Bangkok 2022 Engfa Waraha wowed the audience and made life a continuing headache for the judges. Which one of these beauties would prevail when the 2022 title is decided? Picture: Sanook Engfa has 834,000 followers on Instagram, so is already very well known particularly as a singer. Stay tuned. Long Stay Visa Health Insurance Plans -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-04-12 - 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

Government to Collect Tax From Stock Market Sales This Year by Paul Rujopakarn BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Finance has indicated that individual stock investors can expect to face a financial transaction tax this year in response to local market expansion. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256507-government-to-collect-tax-from-stock-market-sales-this-year/

by Paul Rujopakarn BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Finance has indicated that individual stock investors can expect to face a financial transaction tax this year in response to local market expansion. Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith reiterated that his ministry would proceed with its tax collection plan, affirming that this year would be the appropriate time to implement it. He noted that the Thai stock exchange has seen significant growth, having been spared much of the negative internal economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. He also emphasized that the tax has been absent for over 30 years. While not specifying when the tax proposal will take effect, the ministry said it will notify the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) in advance of the tax collection plan, Minister Arkhom said. He added that the tax plan is already in place and is not a new one. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe The ministry has already convened with representatives of the SET and the Federation of Thai Capital Market Organizations to discuss the situation. Minister Arkhom said eliminating the tax exemption on shares sold on the local market should assist the government in increasing its tax base and generating additional revenue for national development. He also estimated that the government would earn up to 10 billion baht annually from the move, adding that the ministry will submit for Cabinet approval a ministerial regulation authorizing the tax. For more than 30 years, the government has waived its proposed tax on SET dealers to promote market development. In addition to the 0.1% charge, investors would be subject to a similar local tax, totaling 0.11% of share sales. -- © Copyright NNT 2022-04-12 - 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

Kanchanaburi: 400 businesses club together to turn rice fields into weed farm Picture: Thai Rath Thai Rath reported that the legendary rice fields of Thailand were now under threat from a new crop. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256506-kanchanaburi-400-businesses-club-together-to-turn-rice-fields-into-weed-farm/

Picture: Thai Rath Thai Rath reported that the legendary rice fields of Thailand were now under threat from a new crop. Medical grade weed. In the area of Phanom Thuan in Kanchanaburi in the west of the kingdom, 400 businesses have formed a consortium to pool resuorces and produce top quality marijuana. It's all legal in what is being called a "Ganja Estate" (Nikhom Ganja). Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe From the outside the long buildings look like they might house chickens. But inside there are 2,000 plants. Local MP Somchai Visanuwong paid a visit to the area to lend his support and praise the project. Long Stay Visa Health Insurance Plans -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-04-12 - 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

Seven deadly days: Husband and wife die on motorcycle in the South Picture: Thai Rath Thai Rath reported that the so called seven deadly days on the Songkran roads were now in full swing. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256503-seven-deadly-days-husband-and-wife-die-on-motorcycle-in-the-south/

Picture: Thai Rath Thai Rath reported that the so called seven deadly days on the Songkran roads were now in full swing. Highlighting the perils on the Thai roads they had a report of a collision between a husband and wife on a Honda Wave motorcycle and a Toyota Fortuner. It happened in Muang Phatthalung on the Chaiburi Road at a bend in the road. Somporn, 50, and Janthana, 43, had just left their house 2 kms away to go and make fertilizer. Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe They had stopped by the bend to cross the four lane road when the collision occurred. It left Somporn dead at the scene. His wife died in hospital. Muang district police are re-interviewing the driver of the Fortuner. Long Stay Visa Health Insurance Plans -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-04-12 - 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

Bangkok airport: Passengers up to 10K/day after test easing - crowds at Suvarnabhumi prompt action Picture: Thai Rath The chief of Bangkok's main airport Suvarnabhumi had to face something only previously a problem pre-pandemic. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256500-bangkok-airport-passengers-up-to-10kday-after-test-easing-crowds-at-suvarnabhumi-prompt-action/

Picture: Thai Rath The chief of Bangkok's main airport Suvarnabhumi had to face something only previously a problem pre-pandemic. Crowding at the airport. Online posts had been made that it was overcrowded on the third floor at the meeting point between hotels and passengers. Kittipong Kitikhajorn said that the problems are caused by large numbers of passengers at peak periods. Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe When the crowding happened 1,500 to 2,000 passengers had arrived in a single hour. He said that since April 1st when RT-PCR tests before coming to Thailand were scrapped the daily passenger numbers have risen from 6,000 - 7000 to 9,000 - 10,000. Thai Rath reported that peak periods at the airport are 5 - 7 am and 12 - 3 pm. More counters are being put in and an improved system is being adopted to help solve the overcrowding issues. Long Stay Visa Health Insurance Plans -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-04-12 - 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

Baggage handler stabbed at Suvarnabhumi airport Picture: Thai Rath Thai Rath reported that a 23 year old baggage handler had been stabbed in a feud between rival employees at Bangkok's main airport, Suvarnabhumi. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256493-baggage-handler-stabbed-at-suvarnabhumi-airport/

Picture: Thai Rath Thai Rath reported that a 23 year old baggage handler had been stabbed in a feud between rival employees at Bangkok's main airport, Suvarnabhumi. Airport police arrived at the road leading to control post 4 and found Yutthasat who had been stabbed in the right hip. He was given first aid at the scene then taken to Chularat 9 Hospital. Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Yutthasat was ambushed as he went home on Monday about 10 pm. A group of about ten attackers melted away after the incident. The police said it was a private matter between rival groups. They continue to investigate. Long Stay Visa Health Insurance Plans -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-04-12 - 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

Covid in Thailand: Quarantine for close contacts set to change from 7+3 to 5+5 days Picture: Thai Rath Thai Rath reported from a Ministry of Public Health meeting in Nonthaburi. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256489-covid-in-thailand-quarantine-for-close-contacts-set-to-change-from-73-to-55-days/

Picture: Thai Rath Thai Rath reported from a Ministry of Public Health meeting in Nonthaburi. It was chaired by DPM and health minister Anutin Charnvirakul with leading Covid medics on the stage including infectious disease expert Dr Opas Kankawinpong. Main point to come out of the meeting is that the quarantine period for people who are close contacts of infected individuals has changed slightly. It is now 5 days quarantine and 5 days observation of symptoms, a change from the 7+3 before. Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe In a message to the public ahead of the Songkran holidays that begin in earnest tomorrow Anutin called for people to protect elderly and vulnerable relatives. He also called for people to protect those who have not had the vaccine or not had a booster shot. Measures such as not sharing eating utelsils and following the other familiar Covid-19 protocols should be employed. Long Stay Visa Health Insurance Plans -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-04-12 - 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

COVID-19: Thailand reports 19,982 new coronavirus cases, 28,057 recoveries, 101 deaths File photo Thailand on Tuesday (April 12) reported 19,982 new COVID-19 cases, 28,057 recoveries and 101 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256482-covid-19-thailand-reports-19982-new-coronavirus-cases-28057-recoveries-101-deaths/ //COSED// /Admin

COVID-19: Thailand reports 19,982 new coronavirus cases, 28,057 recoveries, 101 deaths File photo Thailand on Tuesday (April 12) reported 19,982 new COVID-19 cases, 28,057 recoveries and 101 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256482-covid-19-thailand-reports-19982-new-coronavirus-cases-28057-recoveries-101-deaths/

File photo Thailand on Tuesday (April 12) reported 19,982 new COVID-19 cases, 28,057 recoveries and 101 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. Tuesday’s cases bring the total number of COVID-19 infections in Thailand to 3,925,854 with 26,289 deaths. The news comes as the Public Health Ministry has directed hospitals under its jurisdiction to change the expiry date of COVID-19 vaccines in their stock in accordance with the manufacturers’ new registration details. According to Thongchai Lertwilairatanapong, deputy permanent secretary for Public Health, the instructions were issued to all provincial public health chiefs on April 7. Under the new amendment, Thongchai said the expiry date for Sinovac doses will be extended from six to twelve months, while expiry dates for AstraZeneca and Pfizer vaccines will be extended from six to nine months.** **NNT contributed to this report Discover Cigna’s range of health insurance solutions created for expats and local nationals living in Thailand - click to view Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-04-12 - 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

New surveys predict Chadchart could lead in gubernatorial election but there is still doubt over the undecided By Erich Parpart New surveys show that Chadchart Sittipunt will lead in Bangkok’s coming gubernatorial election, but other candidates cast doubt over the poll results. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256474-new-surveys-predict-chadchart-could-lead-in-gubernatorial-election-but-there-is-still-doubt-over-the-undecided/

By Erich Parpart New surveys show that Chadchart Sittipunt will lead in Bangkok’s coming gubernatorial election, but other candidates cast doubt over the poll results. The National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA) published a new poll between April 5 and 7 with a sample size of 1,362 eligible voters from all 50 districts in the capital. Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe The poll showed that Chadchart could lead in the upcoming election, as 38.84 per cent of the participants said that they will vote for him. Undecided voters came in second at 26.58 per cent. Full story: https://www.thaienquirer.com/39361/new-surveys-predict-chadchart-sittipunt-could-lead-in-gubernatorial-election-but-there-is-still-doubt-over-the-undecided/ -- © Copyright Thai Enquirer 2022-04-12 - 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

Why isn’t Thailand being more consistent with its social distancing rules? by Michael Bridge File photo for reference only This week I went to Siam Country Club’s Waterside in my capacity as a golf journalist, only to find no spectators watching this US$750 Asian Tour event. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256473-why-isn’t-thailand-being-more-consistent-with-its-social-distancing-rules/

File photo for reference only by Michael Bridge This week I went to Siam Country Club’s Waterside in my capacity as a golf journalist, only to find no spectators watching this US$750 Asian Tour event. The organisers explained that they had been told by the local authorities that it would not be safe to allow spectators onto the course. Yet down the road at the Nong Prue Stadium, the Pattaya Dolphins United on the same weekend attracted over 1,000 football fans to their final match of the season. OK, the authorities are concerned about the continuing pandemic, but are they not being a bit too overprotective in some cases. Similar figures According to online figures last Friday the number of new cases reported in Thailand was 25,140. On the same day, 36,379 new cases were reported in the States and 25,305 across the UK. File photo for reference only Other events with spectators Being able to watch the famous Grand National from Aintree was back for 2022 after coronavirus restricted fans from attending last year. And on Saturday while 10 million racing betting fans watched the Grand National at home, while around 70,000 lucky punters manage to buy Grand National tickets and attend the race live. Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Also, on Saturday over in the states, The Masters, perhaps the greatest golf tournament in the world, welcomed over 40,000 patrons to the course every day. Yet here in Thailand not one member of the public was allowed to attend the Honda LPGA Thailand last month or this week’s Asian Tours tournament in Pattaya. As the Thai government stated way back when Covid started, that exercise was good, and playing golf was an accepted socially distancing sport. In May Pattaya is hosting a mega music festival for thousands who will all be up close dancing to the World’s top DJs. Do authorities really think it is not acceptable for even a couple of thousand golf fans to walk around the massive 18-hole course? Sometimes the powers to be, need to be realistic and let us carry on with an almost normal life! -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-04-12 - 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 caustomers who read ASEAN NOW with an interest in Thailand every month - email [email protected] for more information

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Phuket Sandbox Preparations Inspected Ahead of Songkran Holidays BANGKOK (NNT) - The government’s spokesperson recently visited Phuket province to inspect tourist preparations ahead of the Songkran holidays. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256437-phuket-sandbox-preparations-inspected-ahead-of-songkran-holidays/

Tourism Authority and Airlines Launch Campaign to Attract Indian Travelers BANGKOK (NNT) - The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is seeking to attract more visitors from India through a new campaign, with airlines offering special promotions and privileges to passengers. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1256432-tourism-authority-and-airlines-launch-campaign-to-attract-indian-travelers/