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Government Confirms Songkran Celebrations to Proceed Next Month BANGKOK (NNT) - The government has assured that Songkran celebrations next month will be allowed to take place, while noting that health and safety precautions will still need to be taken. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252902-government-confirms-songkran-celebrations-to-proceed-next-month/

Three injured, one missing after oil tanker explosion and fire on Chao Phraya River Three crew members of an oil tanker were injured and one is missing after the vessel caught fire following an on-board explosion at the pier of IRPC, a petroleum and petrochemical company, located in the estuary of the Chao Phraya River in Samut Prakan province this morning (Wednesday). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252881-three-injured-one-missing-after-oil-tanker-explosion-and-fire-on-chao-phraya-river/

Three crew members of an oil tanker were injured and one is missing after the vessel caught fire following an on-board explosion at the pier of IRPC, a petroleum and petrochemical company, located in the estuary of the Chao Phraya River in Samut Prakan province this morning (Wednesday). According to the Fire Department’s tweet, there was an explosion on board the oil tanker “Smooth Sea 2 HSD 1.3/G91 1.8”, after it had just discharged oil at the pier and was waiting to be towed out away by a tug boat. The explosion caused some damage to the oil tanker, said the Fire Department, adding that two of the injured crew managed to jump into the water to safety. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/three-injured-one-missing-after-oil-tanker-explosion-and-fire-on-chao-phraya-river/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-03-09 - 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

Teacher assaults primary student because he dared to ask a question Picture: Daily News A distraught 28 year old mother in Pattaya has gone to the Nong Prue police after her son, aged 10, was assaulted by a teacher at a primary school. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252880-teacher-assaults-primary-student-because-he-dared-to-ask-a-question/

Picture: Daily News A distraught 28 year old mother in Pattaya has gone to the Nong Prue police after her son, aged 10, was assaulted by a teacher at a primary school. The boy was whacked in the back. Why? Because he didn't understand and he dared to ask questions. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Suwanna, 28, has vowed to have the matter prosecuted. Daily News reported that she had taken her son to the Muang Pattaya hospital. Picture: Daily News The school was not named as they never are in defamation crazy Thailand. Questions are discouraged in many Thai schools where rote learning for exams is far more important than getting to the truth or understanding anything. Long Stay Visa Health Insurance Plans -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-03-09 - 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

Thai Cabinet Approves Crypto-Friendly Tax Rules by Paul Rujopakarn BANGKOK (NNT) - The Cabinet this week approved relaxed tax rules for cryptocurrency traders, in line with other crypto-related measures previously announced by the government. Investors will be exempt from a value-added tax (VAT) of 7% for crypto trading on authorized exchanges. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252876-thai-cabinet-approves-crypto-friendly-tax-rules/

by Paul Rujopakarn BANGKOK (NNT) - The Cabinet this week approved relaxed tax rules for cryptocurrency traders, in line with other crypto-related measures previously announced by the government. Investors will be exempt from a value-added tax (VAT) of 7% for crypto trading on authorized exchanges. Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith announced that traders will also be allowed to offset their annual losses against gains for taxes. The new tax rules were introduced in response to a surge in crypto trading in recent years. The new rules will offer traders several benefits, including exemption from value-added taxes, settlement of losses and higher crypto trading activity in Thailand. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe The administration has been keen to promote and help develop the cryptocurrency industry. In addition to relaxed crypto taxation, the Cabinet has also approved tax breaks for investments in startups. Investors will be offered tax exemptions from selling startup shares, provided they have had the shares in their possession for longer than two years. The offer is valid until 2032. The relaxed rules will be effective from April 2022 to December 2023 and apply to Thailand’s central bank digital currency as well as other cryptocurrencies in circulation. The Kingdom’s crypto-economy has grown significantly over the past year from 170,000 active crypto traders in January 2021 to 2 million at the end of the year. -- © Copyright NNT 2022-03-09 - 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

AIPH Greenlights International Horticultural Expo 2026 in Udon Thani by Paul Rujopakarn BANGKOK (NNT) - The International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) has given its approval for the 2026 Category B International Horticultural Exhibition to be held in Udon Thani, Thailand. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252875-aiph-greenlights-international-horticultural-expo-2026-in-udon-thani/

by Paul Rujopakarn BANGKOK (NNT) - The International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) has given its approval for the 2026 Category B International Horticultural Exhibition to be held in Udon Thani, Thailand. Approval was officially granted at the AIPH General Meeting on Tuesday (8 Mar) in accordance with AIPH Regulations for International Horticultural Exhibitions. Udon Thani Governor Siam Sirimongkol (สยาม ศิริมงคล) said Udon Thani was exceptionally proud to bring AIPH’s International Horticultural Expo back to Thailand. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe According to the governor, the event will be called ‘The Garden of Mekong’ to celebrate the abundance of the Mekong wetlands. He also said the prestigious global event will bring well-deserved attention to the fertile but fragile lands along the great international river. The governor added that the central theme of the event will be “Diversity of Life: People, Water and Plants”. The 2026 International Horticultural Expo will be hosted in Udon Thani province from November 1, 2026, to March 14, 2027. The event is expected to generate about 32 billion baht of revenue and create more than 81,000 jobs. -- © Copyright NNT 2022-03-09 - 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 online merchant under backlash after making joke on Ukraine crisis By Panithan Onthaworn Famous online retailer Pimrypie, who is known for her assertive, witty speaking style, has faced public outcry after making a joke about the Ukraine crisis during a live stream session. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252874-thai-online-merchant-under-backlash-after-making-joke-on-ukraine-crisis/

By Panithan Onthaworn Famous online retailer Pimrypie, who is known for her assertive, witty speaking style, has faced public outcry after making a joke about the Ukraine crisis during a live stream session. The hashtag #พิมรี่พาย (#Pimrypie) trended on Thai Twitter on Wednesday, with over 163,000 tweet mentions. Pimrypie, or Pimradaporn Benjawattanapat, was selling her products on livestream when she made a comment about the recent Russia-Ukraine conflict, which netizens later blasted for her naivety. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Full story: https://www.thaienquirer.com/38353/thai-online-merchant-under-backlash-after-making-joke-on-ukraine-crisis/ -- © Copyright Thai Enquirer 2022-03-09 - 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

Fire at luxury resort on Koh Kut: Police investigation begins INN published several pictures of the fire that devastated a luxury resort on the holiday island of Koh Kut in Trat province eastern Thailand on Sunday morning. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252872-fire-at-luxury-resort-on-koh-kut-police-investigation-begins/

Picture INN INN published several pictures of the fire that devastated a luxury resort on the holiday island of Koh Kut in Trat province eastern Thailand on Sunday morning. It appears to have started in bungalow # 163. Picture INN The resort is run by Soneva Kiri Resort, based at an office in the upper Sukhumvit area of Bangkok. Koh Kut police and investigators were on the scene yesterday trying to determine what happened. Picture INN About thirteen people were at the resort and one person was injured. Claims have been made that the resort did not have proper fire systems. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-03-09 - 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

Video: Death of a NE motorcyclist after fall from Bang Na - Trat U-turn bridge 77kaoded Thai Caption (He) hit the edge of a U-turn bridge Bang Kaew police and Poh Teck Tung rescue services and medics were called after a motorcyclist from Kalasin hit the side of a U-turn bridge on the Bang Na - Trat highway KM 6. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252871-video-death-of-a-ne-motorcyclist-after-fall-from-bang-na-trat-u-turn-bridge/

77kaoded Thai Caption (He) hit the edge of a U-turn bridge Bang Kaew police and Poh Teck Tung rescue services and medics were called after a motorcyclist from Kalasin hit the side of a U-turn bridge on the Bang Na - Trat highway KM 6. Dead at the scene from a broken neck and head injuries was Jirapong, 37. His Yamaha was still 20 meters above on the bridge. No one saw what happened but police reckon he hit the edge of the bridge and plunged over. A video on YouTube featured in the 77kaoded report from the scene of the accident just after midnight today. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-03-09 - 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 WARNING: The following video may be disturbing for some viewers. Discretion is advised

Worker sucked into sugar cane harvesting machine in NE Thailand Picture: Thai Rath Nong Kee police in Don Arang sub-district of Buriram and rescue services were called after a man was sucked into a sugar cane harvesting machine, reported Thai Rath. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252865-worker-sucked-into-sugar-cane-harvesting-machine-in-ne-thailand/

Picture: Thai Rath Nong Kee police in Don Arang sub-district of Buriram and rescue services were called after a man was sucked into a sugar cane harvesting machine, reported Thai Rath. There was not much they could do. Jaroon, 47, had been crushed to death. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe His brother Lop, 55, reckoned he had probable been helping to straighten some fallen cane and was in the wrong place at the wrong time. He said they wouldn't be pressing charges. The sugar company would be in contact, said a foreman, to talk about compensation. Long Stay Visa Health Insurance Plans -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-03-09 - 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

NBTC Warns Against Misleading Cosmetic Surgery Ads Paul Rujopakarn BANGKOK (NNT) - The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has warned against misleading advertisements for cosmetic surgery, stressing that such ads are punishable by law. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252864-nbtc-warns-against-misleading-cosmetic-surgery-ads/

Paul Rujopakarn BANGKOK (NNT) - The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has warned against misleading advertisements for cosmetic surgery, stressing that such ads are punishable by law. The warning came following the airing of a television commercial for a beauty clinic. The ad claimed that the clinic’s surgical procedures could change one’s fortune, attract wealth and improve quality of life. According to the NBTC, such claims are in violation of the 1982 Medical Profession Act on the control of the medical practices. The commission also said that the advertisement aired without approval from the Department of Health Service Support. Officials have since contacted the operator of the TV channel to halt the broadcast of the advertisement in question. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe The Medical Council of Thailand underlined that medical practitioners are not permitted to make ads that benefit themselves, other individuals or businesses. They are, however, entitled to promote their academic work, public health and medical advancements. The council reiterated that practitioners involved in misleading ads can face license revocation if prosecuted. Clinic or hospital operators responsible for misleading or exaggerated ads may also face fines of up to 20,000 baht, daily fines and imprisonment, according to the Department of Health Service Support. -- © Copyright NNT 2022-03-09 - 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

Two tons of prawns all over the road after six wheeler has a puncture Picture: Daily News Nang Rong police in Buriram in Thailand's north east were called after a truck carrying prawns overturned following a puncture to a rear tire, reported Thai Rath yesterday. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252862-two-tons-of-prawns-all-over-the-road-after-six-wheeler-has-a-puncture/

Picture: Daily News Nang Rong police in Buriram in Thailand's north east were called after a truck carrying prawns overturned following a puncture to a rear tire, reported Thai Rath yesterday. Siriyan, 50, said that he and his wife were carrying the load from Chanthaburi to Nakhon Phanom. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe No other vehicle was involved, he said, relating how he spun round and couldn't control his vehicle. There were no injuries. Rescue foundation staff spent two hours collecting up the prawns and the ice boxes. Long Stay Visa Health Insurance Plans -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-03-09 - 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

Truth and justice drowned out by media ‘soap opera’ surrounding death of Tangmo Pattaratida “Tangmo” Patcharawirapong Thailand’s media spotlight has been firmly fixed on actress Pattaratida “Tangmo” Patcharawirapong since February 24 – the day she reportedly fell into the Chao Phraya River from a private speedboat with fatal consequences. Media coverage of her death in murky circumstances has gone into overdrive, even as more important issues like the Russia-Ukraine war and COVID-19 pandemic dominate world headlines. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252861-truth-and-justice-drowned-out-by-media-‘soap-opera’-surrounding-death-of-tangmo/

Pattaratida “Tangmo” Patcharawirapong Thailand’s media spotlight has been firmly fixed on actress Pattaratida “Tangmo” Patcharawirapong since February 24 – the day she reportedly fell into the Chao Phraya River from a private speedboat with fatal consequences. Media coverage of her death in murky circumstances has gone into overdrive, even as more important issues like the Russia-Ukraine war and COVID-19 pandemic dominate world headlines. Hashtags related to Tangmo’s death have been trending on social media for the past week. Millions of these tweets are pumped into the Twittersphere every day, spreading the latest news as well as dark rumors. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe The blanket media coverage undeniably reflects a public fascination with the ongoing police investigation into the actress’s death. Yet while there are many reasons why Tangmo’s story is interesting, some observers are concerned it has become a media soap opera. Concerns with ongoing drama Among them is Assoc Prof Dr Yukti Mukdawijitra, who teaches at Thammasat University’s Faculty of Sociology and Anthropology. He cautioned media outlets against sensationalizing the news. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/truth-and-justice-drowned-out-by-media-soap-opera-surrounding-death-of-tangmo/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-03-09 - 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

Illegal gambling den: The people know, but the police don't Picture: Thai Rath Thai Rath reporters went to investigate after receiving video evidence of an illegal gambling den in Soi Suksawat 70. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252860-illegal-gambling-den-the-people-know-but-the-police-dont/

Picture: Thai Rath Thai Rath reporters went to investigate after receiving video evidence of an illegal gambling den in Soi Suksawat 70. The area lies between the police jurisdictions of Phrapradaeng and Thung Khru in Bangkok. The locals said everyone knows about it. Tons of people arrive to play cards and other games in an old delivery depot. They all fear a Covid cluster but can't do anything about it for fear of their lives. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe They didn't dare report it because of "people of influence". One person was looking after the place. The media used a term usually associated with either a person of influence or a police officer. In their headline they went with "the people know - the police don't". This might be ironic, notes ASEAN NOW. Long Stay Visa Health Insurance Plans -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-03-09 - 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