webfact

to continue: Thailand Live Tuesday 15 March 2022 https://aseannow.com/topic/1253449-thailand-live-tuesday-15-march-2022/

Government Advises Thais to Enjoy Songkran Without “Water Blessing” Ceremony BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Public Health is advising the public not to participate in the Songkran holiday’s "water blessing" ceremony, claiming that pouring water on other people’s hands, particularly elderly relatives, increases their risk of contracting COVID-19. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253401-government-advises-thais-to-enjoy-songkran-without-“water-blessing”-ceremony/

Passenger bus driver who crashed in Saraburi on Saturday, killing 7 and injuring dozens, arrested for taking meth while driving PHOTO: Daily News A double-decker bus driver who crashed into a foundation post of a bridge and killed seven passengers in Saraburi was captured today, March 14th, after being found taking drugs while driving. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253432-passenger-bus-driver-who-crashed-in-saraburi-on-saturday-killing-7-and-injuring-dozens-arrested-for-taking-meth-while-driving/

Four possible cases of BA.2.2 Omicron sub-variant detected in Thailand no cause for alarm The Thai Medical Sciences Department has found four possible cases of infection by the BA.2.2 strain of the COVID-19 Omicron sub-variant in Thailand, but has asked the public not to panic because BA.2.2 is not yet regarded as a variant of concern, said the department’s head, Dr. Supakit Sirilak today (Monday). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253430-four-possible-cases-of-ba22-omicron-sub-variant-detected-in-thailand-no-cause-for-alarm/

Russian Tourists Struggle to Leave Thailand Amid Russia-Ukraine Crisis BANGKOK (NNT) - Thousands of Russian tourists in Thailand are reportedly struggling to find a way home, as international sanctions imposed over the Russia-Ukraine crisis hit holidaymakers. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253400-russian-tourists-struggle-to-leave-thailand-amid-russia-ukraine-crisis/

Sealing of damaged Rayong oil pipeline expected to be completed on Friday After days of delays in efforts to seal one of the two ruptures in a flexible submarine oil pipeline, Star Petroleum Refining Plc (SPRC) is set to install a collar clamp over the defect today (Monday), with the sealing operation expected to be concluded on Friday. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253383-sealing-of-damaged-rayong-oil-pipeline-expected-to-be-completed-on-friday/

After days of delays in efforts to seal one of the two ruptures in a flexible submarine oil pipeline, Star Petroleum Refining Plc (SPRC) is set to install a collar clamp over the defect today (Monday), with the sealing operation expected to be concluded on Friday. The sealing efforts entered their 11th day today, and the 49th day of extracting residual oil from the pipe. Attempts to seal the upper rupture were originally scheduled to be completed in eight days. The company explained, however, that the maintenance work was delayed by ebb tides, which have forced workers to proceed with extra caution. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/sealing-of-damaged-rayong-oil-pipeline-expected-to-be-completed-on-friday/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-03-14 - 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

FDA Found Harmful Substances in Sausages BANGKOK, March 14 (TNA) – The Food and Drug Administration found the harmful content of nitrate and benzoic acid in sausages and blamed them for the illnesses of many children who ate such substandard products. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253381-fda-found-harmful-substances-in-sausages/

BANGKOK, March 14 (TNA) – The Food and Drug Administration found the harmful content of nitrate and benzoic acid in sausages and blamed them for the illnesses of many children who ate such substandard products. FDA deputy secretary-general Weerachai Nolwachai said his organization took action after the Poison Center of Ramathibodi Hospital found 14 children suffering methemoglobinemia after consuming unbranded sausages in eight provinces namely Chiang Mai, Phetchaburi, Saraburi, Trang, Phayao, Songkhlra, Nakhon Si Thammarat and Kanchanaburi. Officials of the FDA and the Public Health Ministry collected 102 samples of sausages nationwide. Examination was concluded with 44 samples, 22 of which were substandard and their producers were facing legal action, Mr Weerachai said. 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-901755 -- © Copyright TNA 2022-03-14 - 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

Snake AND crocodile - busy day for Thailand's animal catchers! Picture: Siam Rath Siam Rath reported on the latest activities of the rescue foundations who catch animals that invade Thai properties. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253380-snake-and-crocodile-busy-day-for-thailands-animal-catchers/

Picture: Siam Rath Siam Rath reported on the latest activities of the rescue foundations who catch animals that invade Thai properties. In their first report 57 year old Wian Kaewkhong in Chang sub-district of Songkhla, soputhern Thailand, found a four meter long King Cobra sleeping beside his house. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe The giant serpent tried to flee the scene and reared up showing its hood in defiance. But the snake catchers were experienced to handle the situation. Picture: Siam Rath Meanwhile it was not a snake but a baby crocodile that appeared in a drain in Udon Thani in the north east. An owner of a Moo Katha restaurant found this critter behind the restaurant. It was only a foot long and the rescue foundation planned to hand it over to the Livestock Department. Health insurance plans that meet the long stay visa requirements -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-03-14 - 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

Bright Future Projected for Thai Jewelry Exports This Year by Paul Rujopakarn BANGKOK (NNT) - The Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand (GIT) has forecast a bright future for Thai precious stone exports in 2022. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253379-bright-future-projected-for-thai-jewelry-exports-this-year/

by Paul Rujopakarn BANGKOK (NNT) - The Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand (GIT) has forecast a bright future for Thai precious stone exports in 2022. The positive projection came after data showed January exports reached $767.48 million, a leap of 50.89% from the previous month. Jewelry contributed to 3.61% of Thai exports in January. Excluding unrefined gold, the export value of the sector reached $580.29 million for a 48.16% increase. These figures indicate recovery in the sector following a slump brought about by the global pandemic. Positive factors affecting the gem and jewelry industry during the month include the recovering global economy and expanded COVID vaccine coverage in Thailand. The United States, India, Hong Kong, Germany and the United Kingdom are among the key trading partners. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Citing its data, the GIT said the most popular exports in January were diamonds, silver, gold, gems and synthetic jewelry. The institute noted, however, that the Omicron COVID variant, inflation, increasing household debt, the income gap and the ongoing war in Ukraine continue to be major negative factors for the sector. It also recommended that dealers consider relying more on e-commerce to stay afloat and capitalize on the rising popularity of online shopping trends. -- © Copyright NNT 2022-03-14 - 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

Cockroach legs in the drinks at leading Shabu restaurant Daily News Thai Caption: Farewell Shabu.... Daily News reported that comment was rife online after a post about what happened to a diner at a leading Shabu restaurant. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253378-cockroach-legs-in-the-drinks-at-leading-shabu-restaurant/

Daily News Thai Caption: Farewell Shabu.... Daily News reported that comment was rife online after a post about what happened to a diner at a leading Shabu restaurant. It was not named of course, a symptom of defamation laws in Thailand. The diner said they had gone to the machine for some Mocca and noticed cockroach legs in their drink. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe The staff were bemused not offering so much as an apology and took the glasses away. Seeing other people use the machine the diner went back for a milk tea - there were even more insect legs in that one! Picture: Daily News Complaints to the admin page of the restaurant got an apology but little else. They said that the restaurant had just sprayed and the insects probably got inside the machine as they tried to get away from the spray. No compensation was offered. No check on the machine was in the offing. They just said that the staff were new and would be better trained to handle customer complaints in the future. Health insurance plans that meet the long stay visa requirements -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-03-14 - 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

Demonstrators demand new investigation team in drowned actress case A small group of people, with the support of some lawyers, demonstrated in front of Nonthaburi police station yesterday (Sunday) to demand, among other things, the replacement of the current team of police investigating the drowning of TV actress Nida Patcharaveerapong, aka “Tangmo”. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253377-demonstrators-demand-new-investigation-team-in-drowned-actress-case/

A small group of people, with the support of some lawyers, demonstrated in front of Nonthaburi police station yesterday (Sunday) to demand, among other things, the replacement of the current team of police investigating the drowning of TV actress Nida Patcharaveerapong, aka “Tangmo”. The demonstrators want the team from the Nonthaburi either to be replaced by officers from the Department of Special Investigation or by a new team, with the media taking part as observers, amid a media circus surrounding the case, the investigation of which has seen little progress. The latest forensics update indicates that the cuts on the actress’s thigh, believed to have been caused by the boat’s propeller, were not the cause of her death, because no major blood vessel was damaged. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/demonstrators-demand-new-investigation-team-in-drowned-actress-case/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-03-14 - 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

Puzzling incident at Chonburi concert - man run over by van, driver flees scene in Benz Sanook Thai Caption: (He) left the vehicle at the scene Mystery surrounds a late night incident in Huay Kapi sub-district of Muang district Chonburi after a concert featuring bands and Mor Lam singers, reported Sanook. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253375-puzzling-incident-at-chonburi-concert-man-run-over-by-van-driver-flees-scene-in-benz/

Sanook Thai Caption: (He) left the vehicle at the scene Mystery surrounds a late night incident in Huay Kapi sub-district of Muang district Chonburi after a concert featuring bands and Mor Lam singers, reported Sanook. Samed police were called at 3.40 am after a man aged about 60 was found with multiple broken bones. Nearby was an abandoned Toyota Commuter van with a tour company sticker in the rear. There were bloodsatins on the left front wheel of the van. No one had seen what happened. Staff were packing the stage away. But "Ek" said that the driver of the van had said: "I don't know what I just went over". Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe The van driver then hurriedly got in a Mercedes Benz driven by another person and left the scene. Rescue official Sarawut said the victim had multiple injuries. Locals thought the victim was a man living nearby who had got very drunk and passed out in the now deserted and unlit area. They think the van went over him unaware he was there. Police are contacting the tour company to get a lead and hope to be able to locate the dead man's relatives. Health insurance plans that meet the long stay visa requirements -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-03-14 - 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

Unidentified man dies after being hit by a train in Pattaya By Goong Nang(GN) Banglamung/Pattaya – An unidentified man has been pronounced dead near a railway in Banglamung this morning (March 14th). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253371-unidentified-man-dies-after-being-hit-by-a-train-in-pattaya/

By Goong Nang(GN) Banglamung/Pattaya – An unidentified man has been pronounced dead near a railway in Banglamung this morning (March 14th). The Banglamung Police were notified of the accident in Soi Khao Noi in the Nongprue sub-district after midnight. Police, emergency responders, and The Pattaya News arrived at the scene to find the body of the man near the railway junction bleeding heavily from a head wound. No identification documents were found with him. His age was presumed around 40-50 years old. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/03/14/unidentified-man-dies-after-being-hit-by-a-train-in-pattaya/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-03-14 - 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

Foreigner and Thai wife flee for their lives as spurned forestry man sprays bullets - son dead 77kaoded Thai Caption: Crazy love - cruel shooting A foreigner staying with his Thai wife on a yearly visit to Buriram got a rude awakening about gun crazy, infidelity rampant Thailand at the weekend. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253370-foreigner-and-thai-wife-flee-for-their-lives-as-spurned-forestry-man-sprays-bullets-son-dead/

77kaoded Thai Caption: Crazy love - cruel shooting A foreigner staying with his Thai wife on a yearly visit to Buriram got a rude awakening about gun crazy, infidelity rampant Thailand at the weekend. Kanya, 37, and the foreigner (whose nationality was not given) were relaxing at home when Phitphirun, 45, arrived on a motorcycle. A couple of years ago she had struck up a relationship with him. Picture: 77kaoded Two months earlier Kanya had told him in Line messages that it was over between them as he wouldn't change his bad behavior. It was 2.30 pm. Phitphirun, a forestry official at the nearby Dong Yai nature reserve, said: "Ok, you're splitting up with me to shack up with someone else, right? Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe "Ok you all die". She didn't believe his boast as he drove off. But a short while later he returned in a forestry department pick-up and was holding a shotgun. He vaulted the wall and started firing. Picture: 77kaoded Kanya and her foreign husband managed to flee but inside the house were her sons and her bed ridden mother. She believed her 20 year old son from a previous relationship, Natthapong, came out of a room to confront Phitphirun. He was shot dead in the face. Pakham police at the bungalow, that is also used as a shop, found a Toyota with multiple bullet holes and evidence of many other shots fired inside the house in Hoothamnop sub-district. The shooter fled the scene and said he would surrender but had not done so yet. His boss at the nature reserve Somsuan Raksat went to the police to file charges of theft of a civil service gun and vehicle. He said that the suspect was familiar with that weapon and had stolen the keys to the vehicle. Meanwhile the police have applied for a warrant on charges of murder, attempted murder, weapons offences and trespass. More on this as we hear of it. Health insurance plans that meet the long stay visa requirements -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-03-14 - 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

The Pattaya water sports competition of 2022 has come to an end By Goong Nang(GN) Jomtien Beach, Pattaya-On Sunday, the 13th of March 2022, at Jomtien Beach, Pattaya mayor Mr. Sonthaya Khunpluem appointed his secretary Mr. Worapoj Pongpalee as a chairperson to preside over the closing ceremony and to award prizes to the winners of the Pattaya Water Sports competition 2022. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253369-the-pattaya-water-sports-competition-of-2022-has-come-to-an-end/

By Goong Nang(GN) Jomtien Beach, Pattaya-On Sunday, the 13th of March 2022, at Jomtien Beach, Pattaya mayor Mr. Sonthaya Khunpluem appointed his secretary Mr. Worapoj Pongpalee as a chairperson to preside over the closing ceremony and to award prizes to the winners of the Pattaya Water Sports competition 2022. This event was held under the concept of public sports competition and was supported by the annual budget of 2022. Moreover, the closing ceremony was also attended by Mr. Pradit Thongchai, head of the development of the sports tourism department and his crew, along with the Windsurfing Association of Thailand, the Standing Up Paddling Board club, the Local Jet Ski and Speedboat club, the Pattaya Windsurfing club, and many Thai and international contestants. The Office of Tourism and Sports has held this event with an intention to support and develop water sports in Pattaya to be widely known and for the city to truly live up to its name as “Sports City”. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/03/14/the-pattaya-water-sports-competition-of-2022-has-come-to-an-end/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-03-14 - 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