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Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has instructed relevant agencies to launch energy conservation campaigns as part of the national agenda, with the public sector taking the lead, to reduce the consumption of energy by 20% and to cut the use of fuel by 10%, as global oil prices rise as a result of the war in Ukraine, said Government Spokesman Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana on Tuesday. He said that the prime minister has also instructed the ministries of Energy and Commerce to develop measures to help low-income earners and to try to maintain the prices of consumer products. Diesel prices as of yesterday were capped at slightly below 30 baht/litre, while gasohol prices were between 30-38 baht/litre. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thai-government-considers-energy-conservation-campaign-as-global-oil-prices-rise/ -- © 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

Government considers energy conservation campaign as global oil prices rise Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has instructed relevant agencies to launch energy conservation campaigns as part of the national agenda, with the public sector taking the lead, to reduce the consumption of energy by 20% and to cut the use of fuel by 10%, as global oil prices rise as a result of the war in Ukraine, said Government Spokesman Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana on Tuesday. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252858-government-considers-energy-conservation-campaign-as-global-oil-prices-rise/

Thai thief put his aborted baby in the freezer - mum said she had no idea Picture: Thai Rath A bizarre case is playing out in Chiang Mai in the north of Thailand. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252857-thai-thief-put-his-aborted-baby-in-the-freezer-mum-said-she-had-no-idea/

Picture: Thai Rath A bizarre case is playing out in Chiang Mai in the north of Thailand. A man called Wirat and a friend found the body of an eight month old foetus in the freezer at a house in Muang district. Wirat's mum said it must be her adopted son's aborted baby. He is in jail for theft. Yesterday the mother of the child went to the Mae Ping police to explain matters, reported Thai Rath. She said she got pregnant with Benjarong's baby in 2020 but developed problems. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe After eight months an ultra sound revealed the baby had died in the womb and it was removed. She said that Benjarong told her he'd taken care of the religious side of things after getting 5,000 baht from his stepdad. But he hadn't. He'd shoved the child in the freezer instead. She had no idea. Praew, an assumed name of the 33 year old mother, said she'd like to have the corpse - that she'd never seen - for a proper Buddhist send off. 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

Watana Muangsook joins long list of powerful Thai politicians jailed for corruption Watana Muangsook has become the latest Thai political heavyweight to be jailed in a high-profile corruption case. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252855-watana-muangsook-joins-long-list-of-powerful-thai-politicians-jailed-for-corruption/

Watana Muangsook has become the latest Thai political heavyweight to be jailed in a high-profile corruption case. On March 4, the Supreme Court’s Criminal Division for Political Office Holders upheld a September 2020 verdict that found him guilty of power abuse in connection with the Ua Arthorn low-cost housing project when serving as social development and human security minister in Thaksin Shinawatra’s government. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe The court confirmed its 99-year prison term handed down for 11 counts of corruption, including abuse of power and demanding bribes. However, Thai law sets a maximum prison term of 50 years. He and six other defendants were also ordered to pay a total of Bt89 million in compensation to the state. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/watana-muangsook-joins-long-list-of-powerful-thai-politicians-jailed-for-corruption/ -- © 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

Thai PM has wonderful news for the people: You may use your cars Thai prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha had yet more wonderful news for the Thai people yesterday. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252853-thai-pm-has-wonderful-news-for-the-people-you-may-use-your-cars/

Picture: INN Thai prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha had yet more wonderful news for the Thai people yesterday. Despite prices for fuel spiralling out of control at the pumps due to the "military operation" in Ukraine the PM has kindly allowed Thais to continue using their cars. "You may fill up and drive your cars," he said after a meeting. "But please use them wisely and economically". Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe He said he was spending 600 million baht daily to help with keeping diesel prices as low as possible, reported INN. He then said that he would be having a quiet dinner and not hosting other political figures. 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

DMP Prawit completely innocent of any corruption charges in watches case: sources A source at the Office of the National Anti-Corruption Commission told the Isara News Agency that deputy prime minister Prawit Wongsuwan would not face any problems over the watches case. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252852-dmp-prawit-completely-innocent-of-any-corruption-charges-in-watches-case-sources/

A source at the Office of the National Anti-Corruption Commission told the Isara News Agency that deputy prime minister Prawit Wongsuwan would not face any problems over the watches case. Prawit said that he borrowed the 25 luxury watches from a school chum called Pathawat Suksiwong, old buddies since their days at St Gabriel. They were all returned and there was absolutely no case to answer that Prawit had received goods worth more than 3,000 baht. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Even though the watches were worth millions and millions. He is completely innocent of any wrong doing and will therefore not be recommended by the sub committee for further action at the main committee of the NACC, reported Thai PBS. Prawit is completely clean. 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

Thailand is facing a labor shortage in the hospitality and tourism industry By Online Reporter By Richard Mehr Labor shortage in the hospitality and tourism industry is not a new problem, this situation has been ongoing for several years but the pandemic has made it far worse. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252851-thailand-is-facing-a-labor-shortage-in-the-hospitality-and-tourism-industry/

By Online Reporter By Richard Mehr Labor shortage in the hospitality and tourism industry is not a new problem, this situation has been ongoing for several years but the pandemic has made it far worse. Following weak operations in 2020 and 2021, the hospitality and tourism industry will continue to see depressed conditions through 2022. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe The first shoots of recovery may start to break through from the end of this year and throughout 2023 and 2024, but it could take at least 2-3 years for foreign tourist arrivals to return to pre-COVID level, according to Krungsri Bank Outlook Report 2021-2023. With global travel crashing by a record-breaking rate of 74% from 2019 level. The hardest-hit were the Asia-Pacific region (-84%), with severe drops in arrivals in Singapore (-85.1%), Thailand (-83.2%), South Korea (-85.6%) and Japan (almost -90%). Full story: https://www.huahintoday.com/thailand-news/thailand-is-facing-a-labor-shortage-in-the-hospitality-and-tourism-industry/ -- © Copyright Hua Hin Today 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

Famed Thai cop ‘Big Joke’ visits Pranburi in wake of billion baht human trafficking case By Online Reporter Police Lieutenant General Surachate Hakparn visited Pranburi Police Station this week to follow up on a human trafficking case which has resulted in the seizure of more than one billion baht in cash and assets. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252849-famed-thai-cop-‘big-joke’-visits-pranburi-in-wake-of-billion-baht-human-trafficking-case/

By Online Reporter Police Lieutenant General Surachate Hakparn visited Pranburi Police Station this week to follow up on a human trafficking case which has resulted in the seizure of more than one billion baht in cash and assets. Assistant Commissioner Lt. Gen. Hakparn, who is more commonly known by his nickname, ‘Big Joke’, oversees Thailand’s Anti-Human Trafficking Centre. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe He was in Pranburi attended a press conference to report on the case which has resulted in arrests across four provinces and the seizure of huge sums of money and assets. The case dates back to June 2019 when police in Nakhon Si Thammarat arrested a group of illegal foreign workers from Myanmar. Full story: https://www.huahintoday.com/hua-hin-news/famed-thai-cop-big-joke-visits-pranburi-in-wake-of-billion-baht-human-trafficking-case/ -- © Copyright Hua Hin Today 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

Japanese man "with Yakuza connections" arrested in Bangkok for 2 M baht gold bullion robbery Picture: Siam Rath Police in Bangkok have arrested a 32 year old Japanese man after he ran off with 65 baht weight in gold bullion on Monday. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252846-japanese-man-with-yakuza-connections-arrested-in-bangkok-for-2-m-baht-gold-bullion-robbery/

Picture: Siam Rath Police in Bangkok have arrested a 32 year old Japanese man after he ran off with 65 baht weight in gold bullion on Monday. He had gone with a Thai interpreter to do a deal for the gold worth 2 million baht at The Old Siam Shopping Plaza in Wang Burapha Phirom. After getting certification for the gold he ran off with it. But Thai police tracked him over the next several hours until they arrested him on the footpath in Siripong Road just after midnight Tuesday morning. He was in possession of documentation related to the gold. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Then he was taken in the middle of the night to his address at The Reserve in Sukhumvit Road Soi 61 where the gold bullion in various sizes was found stashed by the head of his bed. Picture: Siam Rath The suspect spoke about the gold having come from Laos. Police believe there is a connection to the Yakuza crime gang in this business, reported Siam Rath. 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

COVID-19: Thailand reports 22,073 new coronavirus cases, 69 deaths, 24,747 recoveries file photo Thailand on Wednesday (March 9) reported 22,073 new COVID-19 cases, 24,747 recoveries and 69 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252840-covid-19-thailand-reports-22073-new-coronavirus-cases-69-deaths-24747-recoveries/ //CLOSED// /Admin

COVID-19: Thailand reports 22,073 new coronavirus cases, 69 deaths, 24,747 recoveries file photo Thailand on Wednesday (March 9) reported 22,073 new COVID-19 cases, 24,747 recoveries and 69 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252840-covid-19-thailand-reports-22073-new-coronavirus-cases-69-deaths-24747-recoveries/

file photo Thailand on Wednesday (March 9) reported 22,073 new COVID-19 cases, 24,747 recoveries and 69 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. Wednesday’s cases bring the total number of COVID-19 infections in Thailand to 3,088,873 with 23,438 deaths. The news comes as the United States’ Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has added Thailand to its highest-risk Level 4 category for travel on Monday, March 7th, along with Hong Kong and New Zealand. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe The destinations were classified as “Level 4: Covid-19 Very High” risk when more than 500 cases per 100,000 people over 28 days were recorded, according to the CDC considerations. *THE PATTAYA NEWS contributed to this report Discover Cigna’s range of health insurance solutions created for expats and local nationals living in Thailand - click to view -- © 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

Opinion: It is time Thais end the practice of demanding dowries from prospective spouses By Cod Satrusayang A friend of mine recently proposed to his girlfriend and our group of friends have spent the last few weeks excitedly helping the groom-to-be plan his vows, his bachelor party, and his attire for his wedding. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252832-opinion-it-is-time-thais-end-the-practice-of-demanding-dowries-from-prospective-spouses/

By Cod Satrusayang A friend of mine recently proposed to his girlfriend and our group of friends have spent the last few weeks excitedly helping the groom-to-be plan his vows, his bachelor party, and his attire for his wedding. We were told not to interfere in the planning for the wedding itself as that was the remit of the bride and her family – not that any of us were complaining. My friend is from a well-to-do family in Thailand and his extended family are fortunate enough to own industry and employ hundreds. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Full story: https://www.thaienquirer.com/38342/opinion-it-is-time-thais-end-the-practice-of-demanding-dowries-from-prospective-spouses/ -- © 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

Hua Hin Marathon 2022 to be held in May – everything you need to know By Jonathan Fairfield Hua Hin Marathon 2022 is set to take place on May 8 2022. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252820-hua-hin-marathon-2022-to-be-held-in-may-–-everything-you-need-to-know/

Hua Hin Marathon 2022 is set to take place on May 8 2022. By Jonathan Fairfield The holding of the event has been approved by Hua Hin Mayor Nopporn Wutthikul but, at the time of writing, is still subject to approval from the provincial authorities. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe The event, which returns after being canceled due to the pandemic, will see 5,000 runners take to the streets of Hua Hin. Runners can choose to compete in one of four distances: Full story: https://www.huahintoday.com/sports/hua-hin-marathon-2022-to-be-held-in-may-everything-you-need-to-know/ -- © Copyright Hua Hin Today 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

What do sanctions mean for Russian expats in Hua Hin? By Jonathan Fairfield Downtown Hua Hin, file photo. Sanctions targeting Russia’s largest banks and financial institutions in the wake of the country’s invasion of Ukraine are having an impact on Russian expats in Hua Hin. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252819-what-do-sanctions-mean-for-russian-expats-in-hua-hin/