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Bangkok's River of Kings is more like a river of dead bodies in recent days. Police in Bangkok were called after a naked corpse was found by boats moored at the Phra Pin Klao bridge in downtown Bangkok yesterday. Bang Yikhan police, rescue services and Sirirat Hospital medics responded. The male body was dark skinned and carried no means of identification. The body was taken to Sirirat while police began the process of trying to establish identity and contact relatives. Siam Rath reported that police had had a report on Thursday of a WOMAN jumping from Pin Klao bridge into the river. She had yet to be found. The Thai press is on high alert in Bangkok as they continue to follow the case of celebrity Tangmo who was also found dead in the river, known as the River of Kings. Long Stay Visa Health Insurance Plans -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-03-05 - 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

Old drunkard enters wrong house, takes off pants - it's not his wife but the Phu Yai Ban's daughter Sanook Thai Caption: He went in the wrong house and took on the wrong woman Daily News reported on what happened in the Klaeng police jurisdiction in Rayong, eastern Thailand yesterday. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252385-old-drunkard-enters-wrong-house-takes-off-pants-its-not-his-wife-but-the-phu-yai-bans-daughter/

Sanook Thai Caption: He went in the wrong house and took on the wrong woman Daily News reported on what happened in the Klaeng police jurisdiction in Rayong, eastern Thailand yesterday. They were called after getting a report from a Phu Yai Ban (village official) called Samran about a drunk and disorderly 60 year old man. They found the man paralytic in the front garden of Kanyanuch's house - she is Samran's daughter. The drunk said to the cops: "Hey this is my house" Police: "Er, no it's not and she is not your wife either". The drunk was taken to his pick-up loaded with wood to calm down while his real wife was called. Apparently he had arrived while Kanyanuch was going out to the local market. He had promptly taken off his pants (trousers) and tried to grab the lady believing her to be his wife. She sought sanctuary in her car and called out to her dad, the PYB, and phoned her husband while the police were contacted. No charges were made. The cops resolved the matter by giving the old drunk some advice about his drinking and asking his wife to make sure he didn't get up to any more mischief. Long Stay Visa Health Insurance Plans -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-03-05 - 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

Finally! Thai man arrested for alleged 2003 gang rape of woman Daily News Thai Caption: On the run for 19 years Thailand's Crime Suppression Division finally caught up with a alleged rapist. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252382-finally-thai-man-arrested-for-alleged-2003-gang-rape-of-woman/

Daily News Thai Caption: On the run for 19 years Thailand's Crime Suppression Division finally caught up with a alleged rapist. They arrested 37 year old Apinan who was named in a 2004 warrant for aggravated rape. He was arrested outside a house in Moo 6, Fang Daeng sub-district, of Na Klang, Nong Bualamphu in Thailand's north east. In 2003 Apinan and five others approached a woman at an entertainment venue in Ramkhamhaeng, Bangkok, before plying her with drink. The victim was then taken to their hotel where she was given alcohol until unconscious. She was then repeatedly gang raped. Apinan denied the allegations and was taken back to Hua Mark police station in the Thai capital, reported Daily News. Long Stay Visa Health Insurance Plans -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-03-05 - 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

Dog owner vs Neighbor spat ends amicably in NE Thailand Picture: Thai Rath Thai Rath reported that a spat between a dog owner and her neighbor has ended with wais and apologies. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252381-dog-owner-vs-neighbor-spat-ends-amicably-in-ne-thailand/

Picture: Thai Rath Thai Rath reported that a spat between a dog owner and her neighbor has ended with wais and apologies. Suphachoke, 48, who admitted to being drunk and angry, attacked Panchalos's dog with a metal pole. He said that the mutt bit his child. He then threatened to kill Panchalos. Picture: Thai Rath Yesterday at Ban Phai police station in Khon Kaen in Thailand's north eastern region police captain Kampanat Phinit got the warring factions together. It took one hour but in the end Suphachoke apologized and Panchalos agreed to try and live as peaceful neighbors. Long Stay Visa Health Insurance Plans -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-03-05 - 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

PayPal in Thailand: Company U-turn means users can continue to fully use accounts from Monday file photo Following news last year that PayPal users in Thailand would experience changes to their accounts as the company began the process of relaunching their services in the kingdom comes news of a U-turn, albeit a seemingly temporary one. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252380-paypal-in-thailand-company-u-turn-means-users-can-continue-to-fully-use-accounts-from-monday/

file photo Following news last year that PayPal users in Thailand would experience changes to their accounts as the company began the process of relaunching their services in the kingdom comes news of a U-turn, albeit a seemingly temporary one. PayPal said that they had been listening to concerns expressed by their customers and working with the Thai authorities. They apologized for causing confusion. Consequently PayPal announced that customers could continue to use their accounts as normal from Monday March 7th - a date previously announced when limitations would commence. "You will still be able to use your PayPal wallet's current functionality" after that date, said the company. "This means that you may continue shopping with your PayPal wallet as well as sending and receiving money". No action is required by users and more information can be found on their website. This extended functionality will remain while the company works with the Thai authorities. They cautioned that transfer of accounts to PayPal Thailand will still be going ahead later in the year. The company apologized for confusion caused. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-03-05 - 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 reports 22,818 new COVID-19 cases, 52 deaths, 18,462 recoveries File photo Thailand on Saturday (March 5) reported 22,818 new COVID-19 cases, 18,462 recoveries and 52 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252378-thailand-reports-22818-new-covid-19-cases-52-deaths-18462-recoveries/ //CLOSED// /Admin

Thailand reports 22,818 new COVID-19 cases, 52 deaths, 18,462 recoveries File photo Thailand on Saturday (March 5) reported 22,818 new COVID-19 cases, 18,462 recoveries and 52 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252378-thailand-reports-22818-new-covid-19-cases-52-deaths-18462-recoveries/

File photo Thailand on Saturday (March 5) reported 22,818 new COVID-19 cases, 18,462 recoveries and 52 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. Saturday’s cases bring the total number of COVID-19 infections in Thailand to 3,004,814 with 23,176 deaths. The news comes as the Public Health Ministry warns that new COVID-19 caseloads can reach 50,000-100,000 on April 19 unless people strictly protect themselves from infection. Dr Sophon Iamsirithaworn, deputy director-general of the Department of Disease Control under the Public Health Ministry, said new COVID-19 cases in Thailand were rising like in other countries including South Korea and Vietnam, each of which logged about 100,000 new cases a day, because of the highly contagious Omicron variant. *TNA 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 2022-03-05 - 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

Leading Pattaya business and tourism associations push government to end early closing times, allow some Songkran relaxations, and legally reopen bars and nightlife By Adam Judd Pattaya, Thailand - Yesterday, March 4th, 2022, two prominent business and tourism association leaders spoke with local Pattaya media to express their opinions on what was still holding back tourism and hospitality in the local area. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252376-leading-pattaya-business-and-tourism-associations-push-government-to-end-early-closing-times-allow-some-songkran-relaxations-and-legally-reopen-bars-and-nightlife/

By Adam Judd Pattaya, Thailand - Yesterday, March 4th, 2022, two prominent business and tourism association leaders spoke with local Pattaya media to express their opinions on what was still holding back tourism and hospitality in the local area. Mr. Provt Saekoo, President of the Eastern Thai Hotels Association, stated that the hotel association believed that to recover tourism, especially domestic, the Thai Center for Cvid-19 Situation Administration, or CCSA, would need to give the “green light” to tourism activities and events being allowed for Songkran, the water festival, in April, the Thai new year and generally the biggest holiday of the year for Thais. The President stated that members understood that “cases” of Covid-19 remained high in Banglamung and Pattaya, however, data from the Chonburi Ministry of Public Health showed that currently, 99.2 percent of almost 27,500 cases were mild or asymptomatic. 0.72 percent of cases had “moderate” but manageable symptoms and only 11 cases had been considered truly serious, with pneumonia or on a ventilator. Deaths remained very low and nearly all had pre-existing conditions or were extremely elderly. Additionally, according to Chonburi Public Health, the province remains the highest vaccinated province in Thailand, and Pattaya specifically, according to the mayor, Sonthaya Khunplume, was over 90% vaccinated, based on place of residence. Chonburi also has ample hospital capacity and resources. As a result, the President hoped the CCSA would allow “some” Songkran activities, even if water fights were not allowed. This could include street festivals on Beach Road with vendors, shows, concerts, parades, shopping, food, and religious and cultural activities for the whole family. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/03/05/leading-pattaya-business-and-tourism-associations-push-government-to-end-early-closing-times-allow-some-songkran-relaxations-and-legally-reopen-bars-and-nightlife/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-03-05 - 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 illicit craft brewers risk arrest under draconian laws Big brewers maintain monopoly as smaller operations incur huge fines for even sharing photos of their beer Rebecca Ratcliffe and Navaon Siradapuvadol in Bangkok Naamcial’s craft beers often have distinctly Thai flavours, as he experiments with the country’s native produce, boiling the pulp of jackfruit and mango to mix into different creations. Yet his homemade products are forbidden in the kingdom. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252374-bangkok’s-illicit-craft-brewers-risk-arrest-under-draconian-laws/

Big brewers maintain monopoly as smaller operations incur huge fines for even sharing photos of their beer Rebecca Ratcliffe and Navaon Siradapuvadol in Bangkok Naamcial’s craft beers often have distinctly Thai flavours, as he experiments with the country’s native produce, boiling the pulp of jackfruit and mango to mix into different creations. Yet his homemade products are forbidden in the kingdom. Talking to the Guardian under a pseudonym, Naamcial says he would like to operate a legal brewery, but Thailand’s laws around alcohol production make this ambition almost impossible for newcomers. Current laws restrict brewing licences to manufacturers that have capital of 10 million baht (£230,000), while brewpubs must produce at least 100,000 litres a year and only serve their beer on their premises. The legislation effectively blocks new, small breweries from opening, and tips the market firmly in favour of two powerful companies – Thai Beverage, which produces Chang beer, and Boon Rawd Brewery, which produces Singha and Leo. Attempting to loosen these companies’ grip on the Thai beer market, an MP for the opposition Move Forward party, Taopiphop Limjittrakorn, has proposed a new draft law on excise tax, which is under consideration by the Thai cabinet, and which he hopes will make the market accessible to smaller producers. Full story: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/mar/04/bangkoks-illicit-craft-brewers-risk-arrest-under-draconian-laws -- © Copyright The Guardian 2022-03-05 - 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

How Khao Takiab fishermen are helping to boost crab stocks in local waters By Online Reporter Fisherman village Khao Takiab. Hua Hin Mayor Mr. Nopporn Wutthikul has officially presented a new sign to members of the “Crab Bank Learning Center, Takiab Community”. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252373-how-khao-takiab-fishermen-are-helping-to-boost-crab-stocks-in-local-waters/

Fisherman village Khao Takiab. By Online Reporter Hua Hin Mayor Mr. Nopporn Wutthikul has officially presented a new sign to members of the “Crab Bank Learning Center, Takiab Community”. The sign, which was presented to Mr. Montree Pongpanich, head of Ban Khao Takiab Small Boat Fisheries Group, is in recognition of the conservation efforts undertaken by local fishermen in the Khao Takiab area. For more than 10 years, fishermen from Khao Takiab have been helping to boost the populations of various marine life in the waters around Hua Hin. The conservation efforts, which have been done on a voluntary basis, have resulted in an increase in blue crabs, squid, horseshoe crabs, and other aquatic animals. Full story: https://www.huahintoday.com/hua-hin-news/how-khao-takiab-fishermen-are-helping-to-boost-crab-stocks-in-local-waters/ -- © Copyright Hua Hin Today 2022-03-05 - 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

Motorists in Thailand urged not to fall for driver’s license application scam By Online Reporter file photo Motorists in Thailand are advised to only apply for a driver’s license at a Department of Land Transport (DLT) office in order to avoid being duped by scammers. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252372-motorists-in-thailand-urged-not-to-fall-for-driver’s-license-application-scam/

file photo By Online Reporter Motorists in Thailand are advised to only apply for a driver’s license at a Department of Land Transport (DLT) office in order to avoid being duped by scammers. The DLT says that to apply for a driver’s license, the applicant must attend one of its offices to submit the application in person. The applicant will be required to submit the necessary documents, including photographs, as well as pass a physical, written and driving test. The warning comes following an increase in incidents where scammers claim to be able to obtain a driver’s license without the need to undergo the testing or examinations required to be granted a license in Thailand. Full story: https://www.huahintoday.com/thailand-news/motorists-in-thailand-urged-not-to-fall-for-drivers-license-application-scam/ -- © Copyright Hua Hin Today 2022-03-05 - 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

Fears for Thailand’s economy over Ukraine war with rising inflation rates and loss of confidence by Carla Boonkong & Pranee O' Connor The Chairman of the Thai Chamber of Commerce Sanan Angubolkul has warned that the war in Ukraine could last for quite a while and will have a deteriorating effect on Thailand’s economy with reduced consumer confidence and spending power. It comes as oil and energy prices worldwide have surged with Thai National Shippers’ Council Chairman Chaichan Chareonsuk confirming that already exports in the second quarter will be down by $4 billion to $5 billion. Thai exporters say that shipments will be off by between $4 billion and $5 billion by the end of June. At the same time, the insecurity caused by the war will impact world travel and tourism as well as consumer confidence at home. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252371-fears-for-thailand’s-economy-over-ukraine-war-with-rising-inflation-rates-and-loss-of-confidence/

The Chairman of the Thai Chamber of Commerce Sanan Angubolkul has warned that the war in Ukraine could last for quite a while and will have a deteriorating effect on Thailand’s economy with reduced consumer confidence and spending power. It comes as oil and energy prices worldwide have surged with Thai National Shippers’ Council Chairman Chaichan Chareonsuk confirming that already exports in the second quarter will be down by $4 billion to $5 billion. by Carla Boonkong & Pranee O' Connor Thai exporters say that shipments will be off by between $4 billion and $5 billion by the end of June. At the same time, the insecurity caused by the war will impact world travel and tourism as well as consumer confidence at home. This week, Mr Sanan Angubolkul, the Chairman of the Thai Chamber of Commerce said he expects this war to last for some time bringing with it rising energy costs and disruption to world trade caused by economic sanctions. This is worrying for the kingdom which reached the edges of its economic limits last year before the reopening of the country to foreign tourism on November 1st last. The Prime Minister chaired an advisory council meeting on Wednesday at which the rising headwinds to the country’s economic recovery were discussed. Chief among them was concern over the war in Ukraine which threatens to impede worldwide economic activity as world energy prices soar to unsustainable levels. At the same time, the Bank of Thailand has said it is reviewing its projections for inflation in Thailand but for now, insists that they will be still in the 1% to 3% range for this year. Prime Minister Prayuth Chan ocha has ordered plans drawn up to ease the hardship on Thailand’s most vulnerable families, particularly with regard to electricity costs and directed his economic team’s efforts towards fighting the crippling problem of household debt in the country. Full story: https://www.thaiexaminer.com/thai-news-foreigners/2022/03/04/thai-economic-fears-rise-over-ukraine-war/ -- © Copyright Thai Examiner 2022-03-05 - 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

6 Countries Collaboratively Address Mekong's Impacts BANGKOK, (TNA) – Six countries standing along the Mekong River join forces to cope with the impacts of fluctuating discharges in the river, according to the Office of the National Water Resources. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252370-6-countries-collaboratively-address-mekongs-impacts/

BANGKOK, (TNA) – Six countries standing along the Mekong River join forces to cope with the impacts of fluctuating discharges in the river, according to the Office of the National Water Resources. ONWR deputy secretary-general Chayan Muangsong said that China raised the discharge rate of the Jinghong Dam on the river on March 1 and consequently the level of the river surged. China kept changing the discharge rate and downstream countries had to always monitor the level of the river closely, he said. The downstream countries informed China of their concern and asked it to set a clear pattern of the discharge rates. Previously China kept answering that changes in the river did not result from it alone, he said. Full story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-895365 -- © Copyright TNA 2022-03-05 - 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’s Tourism Authority aims to attract 10 million foreign tourists in 2022, with India as a leading focus By Nop Meechukhun National – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) aims to attract 10 million foreign tourists, mostly from ASEAN countries, in 2022 to revive global and domestic tourism industries. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252369-thailand’s-tourism-authority-aims-to-attract-10-million-foreign-tourists-in-2022-with-india-as-a-leading-focus/