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Your guide to the Bangkok council election and how it will shape city for next 4 years This general view shows the Bangkok skyline, taken from the King Power Mahanakhon skyscraper in Bangkok on October 22, 2021. (Photo by Jack TAYLOR / AFP) For the first time in 12 years, Bangkokians will vote for a new city council, at an election expected in May. While this local election may be overshadowed by the upcoming Bangkok governor vote, it is receiving serious attention from big political parties. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253326-your-guide-to-the-bangkok-council-election-and-how-it-will-shape-city-for-next-4-years/

This general view shows the Bangkok skyline, taken from the King Power Mahanakhon skyscraper in Bangkok on October 22, 2021. (Photo by Jack TAYLOR / AFP) For the first time in 12 years, Bangkokians will vote for a new city council, at an election expected in May. While this local election may be overshadowed by the upcoming Bangkok governor vote, it is receiving serious attention from big political parties. The Democrat, Pheu Thai, Move Forward, Kla, and the Thai Sang Thai Party, for example, have already named candidates for the race even before the polling day is officially set. And these candidates are already busy hitting the campaign trail. In the coming election, 50 Bangkok councilors will be elected, one for each of the capital’s 50 districts. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/your-guide-to-the-bangkok-council-election-and-how-it-will-shape-city-for-next-4-years/ -- © 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

Bangkok’s Bumrungrad Hospital ranked country’s best in global survey Photo courtesy of https://www.bumrungrad.com/ Bumrungrad International Hospital has been ranked Thailand’s best hospital, as listed in the World’s Best Hospitals 2022 by Newsweek magazine. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253325-bangkok’s-bumrungrad-hospital-ranked-country’s-best-in-global-survey/

Photo courtesy of https://www.bumrungrad.com/ Bumrungrad International Hospital has been ranked Thailand’s best hospital, as listed in the World’s Best Hospitals 2022 by Newsweek magazine. The survey is based on data collected from over 80,000 medical experts, in the 27 countries invited to participate in an online survey, plus patient experience surveys and medical key performance indicators. The countries include the US, Germany, Japan, South Korea, France, Italy, the United Kingdom, Spain, Brazil, Canada, India, Australia, Mexico, the Netherlands, Austria, Thailand, Switzerland, Sweden, Belgium, Finland, Norway, Denmark, Israel, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, with three new additions, Colombia, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Over 2,200 hospitals participated. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/bangkoks-bumrungrad-hospital-ranked-countrys-best-in-global-survey/ -- © 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

Thailand tourism business deals with multiple challenges from Russia – Ukraine conflict video screenshot video: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253324-thailand-tourism-business-deals-with-multiple-challenges-from-russia-–-ukraine-conflict/

video screenshot As many Russian tourists experience difficulties, due to the current sanctions imposed on their country, let’s find how Thai tourism authorities are handling the situation. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Source: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thailand-tourism-business-deals-with-multiple-challenges-from-russia-ukraine-conflict/ -- © 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

Has Online shopping had its day? by Michael Bridge During the pandemic perhaps the two companies that seemed to do really well were Netflix and Amazon. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253323-has-online-shopping-had-its-day/

by Michael Bridge During the pandemic perhaps the two companies that seemed to do really well were Netflix and Amazon. Their profits went through the roof and many of us used their services for the first time. As people were stuck indoors during the lockdown, ordering online seemed to be the way to survive, whether ordering books, equipment, or even food. Also, many use online to buy from the public selling new or secondhand. A great way to save money! However, the future maybe not be so rosy as manufacturers are starting to run short of stock due to their suppliers running low on component parts. Then we must expect a large jump in delivery charges as fuel prices soar too. Take buying a paper pack on Amazon if you order from Thailand. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe If I were to order Ken Follett’s latest novel Never in paperback, it would cost GBP10 however the delivery charge from the UK is GBP8 and it could take 20 days to arrive. Might as well wait until they publish it at Asia Books and pay THB350 or GBP8. Seems as we must tighten our belts buying secondhand will be the way forward. But can we rely on the seller to be reliable and to send what we ordered? I still prefer to go shopping and check out the items before parting with my money. Have you had any bad experiences lately when ordering online? -- © 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

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At least five passengers killed and 30 others injured in bus accident in Thailand At least five passengers were killed and 30 others were injured when the air-conditioned bus, operated by Thailand’s the state-run Transport Company in which they were travelling, crashed into a supporting pillar of as flyover in front of a shopping mall in Muang district of the central province of Saraburi Saturday afternoon. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253321-at-least-five-passengers-killed-and-30-others-injured-in-bus-accident-in-thailand/

At least five passengers were killed and 30 others were injured when the air-conditioned bus, operated by Thailand’s the state-run Transport Company in which they were travelling, crashed into a supporting pillar of as flyover in front of a shopping mall in Muang district of the central province of Saraburi Saturday afternoon. Police in Saraburi said that the bus, which began its journey in the north-eastern province of Roi-et, was heading for Bangkok when the accident occurred. Police suspect that the driver might have fallen asleep at the wheel, but the driver denied this and argued that one of the tyres might have burst, causing him to lose control of the vehicle. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/at-least-five-passengers-killed-and-30-others-injured-in-bus-accident-in-thailands-saraburi/ -- © 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

Four people injured, three seriously including a pregnant woman and high school girl, after two motorbikes collide in Chonburi By Goong Nang(GN) PHOTO: Wisarn Sangjaroen / Top News Chonburi – Four people have sustained injuries, three of them severe injuries, including a pregnant woman and a high school girl, after a two motorbike collision in Mueang Chonburi. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253243-four-people-injured-three-seriously-including-a-pregnant-woman-and-high-school-girl-after-two-motorbikes-collide-in-chonburi/

PHOTO: Wisarn Sangjaroen / Top News By Goong Nang(GN) Chonburi – Four people have sustained injuries, three of them severe injuries, including a pregnant woman and a high school girl, after a two motorbike collision in Mueang Chonburi. Emergency responders were notified of the accident on Sukhumvit Road at a U-turn in the Nong Maidang sub-district yesterday, March 11th, 2022 in the mid-afternoon. They arrived at the scene to find four injured people in total. Three of them had sustained severe injuries which were a pregnant woman, a high school girl wearing a school uniform, and a 20-year-old- woman. All three were riding on the same motorbike. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/03/12/four-people-injured-three-seriously-including-a-pregnant-woman-and-high-school-girl-after-two-motorbikes-collide-in-chonburi/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-03-12 - 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

Chonburi announces 1,203 new and confirmed cases of Covid-19 and one new death By Goong Nang(GN) Highlights: 1,203 new confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Chonburi today 3,885 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. 1,133 (PCR) and 1,930 (ATK) recovered and were released from medical care One new death Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253242-chonburi-announces-1203-new-and-confirmed-cases-of-covid-19-and-one-new-death/

By Goong Nang(GN) Highlights: 1,203 new confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Chonburi today 3,885 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. 1,133 (PCR) and 1,930 (ATK) recovered and were released from medical care One new death The Chonburi Department of Public Health announced 1203 new and confirmed cases of Covid-19 today with one new death, March 12th, 2022. This makes a total of 53,386 cases (PCR) and 56,333 cases (ATK) of Covid-19 in the current round of infections, with 10,916 (PCR) and 24,663 (ATK) people still under medical care/supervision, and with a total of 85 recorded deaths in Chonburi since the start of this recent round of infections at the beginning of this year, January 2022. Additionally, 1,133 (PCR) and 1,930(ATK) people were also released and recovered yesterday in Chonburi. 42,385 (PCR) and 31,670 (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/2022/03/12/chonburi-announces-1203-new-and-confirmed-cases-of-covid-19-and-one-new-death/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-03-12 - 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

Video: NE man abandons boring office routine for new job - growing grapes Sanook Thai Caption: The path to riches Sanook reporters went to Surin in the north east of Thailand where they met a man who dumped boring office routine and is now making a success of growing grapes. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253241-video-ne-man-abandons-boring-office-routine-for-new-job-growing-grapes/

Sanook Thai Caption: The path to riches Sanook reporters went to Surin in the north east of Thailand where they met a man who dumped boring office routine and is now making a success of growing grapes. Kawin Lungphitak, 46, graduated in accounts and was stuck in an office for 20 years till he decided enough was enough. But the pandemic scuppered his first plans to go into business until he struck upon the idea of growing grapes. His kids loved them and just about everybody else did too so he did an online course and invested in three inside growing structures off the main road in Salaengphan sub-district, the first such grape growing project in the area. Trial and error got to where he is today with eighty vines producing 1000 kilograms of grapes twice a year. He sells them for 250 baht a kilo. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe This brings in a total of 500,000 baht a year. People drive in off the main road and pick the grapes themselves and many take selfies. Now Kawin is even selling different varieties of vines for profit. One customer Nucharat, 23, said she heard about grapes being sold in the area on Facebook. This was her third visit and she intended to fill her basket for both her family and friends. She said they were crisper and better tasing than the grapes available in the stores. A video showing the success story was published by Sanook. Long Stay Visa Health Insurance Plans -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-03-12 - 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

‘Europe’s war’ increasingly gets attention in cozy Thailand It was a week when many Thais increasingly realized that events in Europe would have a much greater effect on their cozy lives than they previously imagined. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253239-‘europe’s-war’-increasingly-gets-attention-in-cozy-thailand/

It was a week when many Thais increasingly realized that events in Europe would have a much greater effect on their cozy lives than they previously imagined. While Rooster is suspicious of foreigners who quote their Thai wife's opinions as the font of universal truth, Mrs R’s increasing concern was palpable. Perhaps it was the realization that fuel to and from Loei next month was going to cost a packet, that the shopping bills were sky-rocketing. She was initiating conversation and beginning to appreciate why I was spending so much time reading and watching foreign news. (Until Sky’s YouTube live news feed mysteriously disappeared on Tuesday during a contentious Russian news conference….) I kept welling up, the news was so distressing. It inspired chat about what is really important in life. Family. Safety. Food. Peace. It was starting to sink in that Thailand is not an island but has a place and a role to play in the world. And we are all affected by what is happening. Consequences of the war in Ukraine were apparent in many stories on ASEAN NOW with the authorities reacting to the needs of “7,000” stranded Ukrainians and Russians unable to pay their hotel bills. All were potentially having visa issues. Bitcoin was even being touted as a way for hotels to get their cash. Rooster took a lot of flak for last week’s column. Thanks to those posters who understood I was NOT engaging in click-bait bigotry. On the contrary I was trying to highlight the fact that ordinary Russians were mostly not guilty when it comes to their sickening regime whilst disagreeing with the Thai government for not taking a more aggressive stance worrying more about filthy lucre. Many posters exhibited behavior that I was criticizing and revealed all too clearly that they don’t read the content before bashing away at their keyboards. I read every comment. I did like Jingthing who referred to “Roosterrant™”. Now there’s an idea… Some suggested that there was one rule for the common poster and one for Rooster. Not so. While I accept that some leeway is probably afforded to an AN employee, Rooster must follow the rules too. It may interest you to know that as a private poster I was banned from the site for a considerable time in 2020/21 for comments made about a delicate subject. Yes, banned from the firm I work for! The TWTW column continued probably because it's a popular source of clicks and advertising revenue thanks to how good it is. So put that in your pipe and smoke it, jealous posters and wannabe journalists! Phuket tourism businesses and the TAT suddenly realized that the Russians were no longer coming. You don’t say! Siberian airlines and Aeroflot had ceased flights temporarily (whatever that means). I recalled the first time I flew back to the west from Thailand in 1982. I went Aeroflot from Bangkok via Moscow to Madrid for the World Cup and was interviewed by the BBC in Bilbao at the head of the queue for England tickets. The flight to Moscow was memorable for the inflight entertainment. No, not a movie, they had none. Just vodka that our group of vocal Soviet Union hecklers in the middle rows consumed in huge quantities, demanding more from the bulky stewardess we nicknamed “Olga”. Yes, we were horrible but she seemed to take it on her not inconsiderable chin, inspiring a grudging respect. Transferring at the airport in Mockba I saw the Russian travelling public for the first time. Huge people who stopped at the airport bar for a large glass of vodka and a sip of soda before going on their unmerry way. I’ve always felt sorry for the average Rusky, feelings that have intensified over the years after understanding more about their wartime heroism and peacetime stoicism. In the 80s Aeroflot was easily the biggest airline in the world and Rooster, a nervous backpacker flier, enjoyed the budget flights. Thirty years later I would Wiki-wince when reading about the airline's appalling safety record in the Soviet era, something that they cleaned up considerably as they downsized after the fall of the Berlin wall. Using them in the 1990s they even offered a version of customer service. Now, of course they are limited to Russia and Belarus. You can’t even get a Big Mac or a Starbucks in Russia now. Via TASS, Putin issued a list of countries he deemed unfriendly because of sanctions. In my view it was a badge of honor to be on it. Thailand, sadly, was not. In England UK foreign secretary Liz Truss was scrutinized by the Foreign Affairs Select Committee over her Russian engagement record. Most interesting, and largely unreported, was her observation about mistakes made by the Foreign Office in selling off embassies around the world. Obviously the £420 million sale in 2018 of the Bangkok embassy - the biggest in the FO’s history - came to mind. Various ambassadors were obliged to suck this up and follow the party line at the time. Now it looks as though their master in Whitehall regrets the whole sordid money grab that further eroded the service provided to UK nationals abroad. I use the word service with tongue embedded firmly in cheek. The British Embassy - like many other countries’ - is a trade mission that outsources to places like New Delhi while its staff have junkets and play tennis at the British club before a Pimm’s sundowner allegedly at taxpayer expense. The embassy buildings, very historical and beautiful, have been bulldozed for yet another unnecessary Central. Collectively, the Thai nation still put more store in celebrity news rather than the war - sorry, “conflict” as the Thai government says. Every time one turned on the TV the first word was “Tangmo”. The celebrity who died, not the price of watermelon. Rooster translated stories about the latest opinions on the case spouted by other celebs. These included Khunying “Dr Death” Porntip, the forensic pathologist with punk hair, and Chuwit Kamolwisit, former soapy massage baron and convicted politician. Porntip - who had a highly dubious role in the infamous purchase of a billion baht’s worth of bomb detectors that were in fact golf ball finding devices - eschewed direct involvement as she’s a senator. Chuwit gave his usual fruity observations that convicted embezzler Sorayuth sycophantically lapped up during their Facebook “live” session. Mrs Rooster did laugh when I suggested that one nation on earth was more obsessed with celebrity, the Brazilians. On Friday Thai prosecutors opposed bail in Canada for Matthew Dupre, one of the hitmen of Jimi Sandhu in Phuket, who was arrested in Alberta. His extradition will depend on Thailand waiving the death penalty. Posters on the forum predictably pointed out the similarities and differences to the Red Bull Boss case. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe A symposium and conference on weed closed in Surin with keynote speakers predicting waves of tourists flocking to Thailand. For what exactly? Something of much poorer quality than they could get at home where it would actually be legal to smoke? Or perhaps they are desperate for a multi pronged, foul tasting leaf to slap on their Khao Horm Mali. One speaker called Thai ganja a “secret weapon” akin to jasmine rice in its tourism pulling power. Then justice minister Somsak started promoting kratom - he used to lock up thousands of Thais for the mild narcotic now his eyes are glazing over with the billions that can be made. As Bernard Trink used to say, any comment would be superfluous. In Samui the fallout from the tragic death of Aussie cricket legend Shane Warne continued (a subject that was too late for last week’s column). Plod realized the importance of this particular “tourist” and did a good job to allay fears, carrying out a proper autopsy and then quite reasonably declaring that this was indeed a death by natural causes. Warne, 52, brought pleasure to millions around the cricketing world and was a true great and innovator. Australia’s government sensibly offered the family a state funeral that is richly deserved. In entertainment news, Thai movie legend Sorapong Chatree died of lung cancer aged 71. Sorapong was a National Artist who appeared in more than 500 movies including "The Legend of Suriyothai" and many other historical features. In other news and war related the UK government expanded its oligarchs’ sanctions to include Chelski FC owner Roman Abramovich. The club was given a special licence to keep operating but no tickets can be sold from now on. Other stories that caught my eye were Prawit not being prosecuted in the watch scandal, Prayut kindly allowing people to fill up their cars with expensive gas, the assault of a primary school child for daring to ask a question and the mixup over corpses and the living in Pathum Thani that has angered two families. Follow the links to enjoy these gems, all from Rooster’s wicked pen, if you missed them. Finally, I return to the war. It really helps to put our own pathetic pandemic angst and worries into perspective. Seeing the plight of the Ukrainian families has caused many tears here in Ratchayothin. None more so than watching the refugees - women and oh so many bewildered children - arriving tired and hungry at the freezing Polish border on trains. Where soldiers handed out donated soft toys to the little ones who broke into smiles giving warm hugs to their new best friends. A mere gesture, perhaps. But utterly heartbreaking and heartwarming all rolled into one. Rooster -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-03-12 - 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

Switched father case: Hospital admits responsibility as second man dies A family from Chonburi will have to cremate their father all over again after a horrendous mixup at Pathum Thani Hospital. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253238-switched-father-case-hospital-admits-responsibility-as-second-man-dies/

A family from Chonburi will have to cremate their father all over again after a horrendous mixup at Pathum Thani Hospital. Hospital chiefs have admitted that there were administrative errors and that the two 65 year old patients in for Covid - Theera and Bunhana - were mixed up. Picture: Thai PBS Neither patient was able to speak for themselves as they had feeding tubes after their admission in January. When they were transferred from one ward to another the error occurred. The relatives of Theera were called to the hospital after they were told that he was on his deathbed and would soon die. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe But it turned out to be Bunhana and their father had already been cremated after he died earlier. Now Bunhana has also died - he recovered from Covid but died of related illnesses. So Bunhana's family have received the body for another funeral in Chonburi, reported Thai PBS. While the family of Theera are left with his ashes. The hospital authorities promised a full investigation in a press conference yesterday, also promising an upgrade on their procedures. In mitigation they said that Covid had made them three times busier than normal. Long Stay Visa Health Insurance Plans -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-03-12 - 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

Lao rights activist who faced deportation in Thailand arrives safely in Canada Khoukham Keomanivong, a UN-recognized refugee, was wanted in Laos for his advocacy work. Khoukham Keomanivong (L) and Netiwit Chotiphatphaisal (R) at Bangkok’s Suvarnnabhumi Airport, March 10, 2022. A Lao human rights activist who was living in Thailand under threat of deportation to his communist homeland has arrived in Canada where he will seek asylum with the support of the United Nations refugee agency and human rights groups. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253236-lao-rights-activist-who-faced-deportation-in-thailand-arrives-safely-in-canada/

Khoukham Keomanivong (L) and Netiwit Chotiphatphaisal (R) at Bangkok’s Suvarnnabhumi Airport, March 10, 2022. Khoukham Keomanivong, a UN-recognized refugee, was wanted in Laos for his advocacy work. A Lao human rights activist who was living in Thailand under threat of deportation to his communist homeland has arrived in Canada where he will seek asylum with the support of the United Nations refugee agency and human rights groups. Khoukham Keomanivong, a U.N.-recognized refugee, was convicted on Jan. 31 in a closed-door Thai trial of overstaying his visa and had been held pending deportation to Laos, where he faced arrest for his advocacy work he says he has refrained from for more than two years. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe He was later released on bail and was finally allowed to leave Thailand on Thursday for Canada with the assistance of rights groups and the UNHCR. Khoukham arrived in Vancouver on Friday after transiting in South Korea and was undergoing quarantine procedures for COVID-19. Full story: https://www.rfa.org/english/news/laos/arrival-03112022213348.html -- © Copyright Radio Free Asia 2022-03-12 - 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

Father left speechless after murder: Daughter is dead and son is jailed Sanook Thai Caption: Revealed: Younger brother murders sister Sanook had a picture from CCTV of the grim moment when a younger brother shot dead his sister. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253234-father-left-speechless-after-murder-daughter-is-dead-and-son-is-jailed/

Sanook Thai Caption: Revealed: Younger brother murders sister Sanook had a picture from CCTV of the grim moment when a younger brother shot dead his sister. Somporn, 37, was shot in the leg, arms, torso and head, eight shots in total. The shooter was 35 year old Somphon. He blamed her for not looking after their mother well that caused her to develop Covid. She had a go at him about their respective love for their mother and it ended in violence. He then gave himself up to police. It happened at the fresh food market in downtown Suphanburi, central Thailand on Thursday afternoon. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe In latest developments the father of the victim and shooter, Apisak, 61, was performing religious rites to send off his daughter over the next three days. He said he'd met and talked to his son who apologized and said he was in the wrong. He couldn't control himself. He'd been feuding with his sister and keeping in his emotions since they were little. He said he was speechless at losing his daughter and his son in one fell swoop. The son has been charged with murder and weapons offences and detained. Long Stay Visa Health Insurance Plans -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-03-12 - 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