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Picture: Thai Rath Petchkasem police in Bangkok got a call that a man had fallen to his death down a drain at a gas station in Bang Khae yesterday evening. Police captain Ekkachai Innimit went to the Caltex near the Indy Market as rescue teams were informed. Down a 50 cm x one meter drain with no cover surrounded by old tires was 64 year old Suwan Phromnork from Korat. He was in a seated position down the drain with water up to his chest. La-euay Meuanjai, 67, his wife, arrived at the scene and said that her husband had left their place in Bang Khae at midday to visit a repair garage by the gas station where his taxi was in for a service. Picture: Thai Rath He'd been drinking with friends there while waiting for the repair. By evening it still wasn't complete so he decided to come home, reported Thai Rath. On the way he stopped to relieve himself and it looks like he stumbled and fell down the hole, said his wife who would not press charges. Police are investigating. ASEAN NOW notes that most gas stations have their own toilets - a place to go when you gotta go. Aetna Platinum+ Light on premium, great on coverage -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-02-22 - 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

Cop who killed doctor at Zebra Crossing: Decision on whether to prosecute or not due today Picture: Thai Rath Spokesman for the prosecutors' office Prayuth Petchrakhun told Thai Rath yesterday that the decision on whether to prosecute the lance corporal involved in the death of an opthalmologist in Bangkok would be announced today. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1251105-cop-who-killed-doctor-at-zebra-crossing-decision-on-whether-to-prosecute-or-not-due-today/

Picture: Thai Rath Spokesman for the prosecutors' office Prayuth Petchrakhun told Thai Rath yesterday that the decision on whether to prosecute the lance corporal involved in the death of an opthalmologist in Bangkok would be announced today. Dr Kratai was killed on the crossing in Phayathai district earlier this month. It sparked outrage and has led to scrutiny of how motorists behave at crossings and the involvement of the police. Dr Kratai was hit by a Ducati ridden by Norawich Buadok. Phayathai police have charged him with nine offences including what amounts to vehicular homicide that could see him jailed for ten years. Some think he will walk, however, and the decision of prosecutors at 9.30 am today will be followed with much interest in the Thai press. Aetna Platinum+ Light on premium, great on coverage -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-02-22 - 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

Pattaya: Repairman in plea to wallet thief: "Return the picture of my missing son!" A washing machine repairman was not overly concerned about the theft of his wallet except for one thing. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1251103-pattaya-repairman-in-plea-to-wallet-thief-return-the-picture-of-my-missing-son/

A washing machine repairman was not overly concerned about the theft of his wallet except for one thing. Inside was the only picture Aphichit Charoensuk, 50, had of his son who went missing 20 years ago. "I feel like now I'll never see him again," lamented Aphichit to Siam Rath as he showed CCTV from a car care company. Aphichit had been repairing a coin-op washing machine at the facility and had put his wallet containing many documents on a coin machine. When he had finished his work behind a PTT gas station in Bang Lamung, Pattaya he discovered the theft and looked at the CCTV. This revealed a man in t-shirt and Bermuda shorts who slipped the wallet into a bag before he left the scene in an Isuzu pick-up that had been in for cleaning. "I want my picture back," declared the distraught dad who felt this was his last chance of ever seeing his missing son again. He appealed to the thief to send it to him. Huay Yai police are investigating. Aetna Platinum+ Light on premium, great on coverage -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-02-22 - 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

Six injured including Benz driver as car and truck carrying construction workers collide head on Picture: Siam Rath Siam Rath reported that Pol Lt-Col Damrong Sukchusri of the Bang Kaew police in Samut Prakan responded after an accident on the Bua Nakharin Road in Bang Plee last night. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1251099-six-injured-including-benz-driver-as-car-and-truck-carrying-construction-workers-collide-head-on/

Picture: Siam Rath Siam Rath reported that Pol Lt-Col Damrong Sukchusri of the Bang Kaew police in Samut Prakan responded after an accident on the Bua Nakharin Road in Bang Plee last night. Rescue workers at the scene took ten minutes to cut out the driver of a red Mercedes Benz. Attharsirot, 42, was taken to a local hospital. One hundred meters away was the remains of a four wheel Toyota truck that had been driven by Jatuporn, 34, with four construction workers in the back. The occupants had already been taken to hospital. A construction official told the media that the head on collision occurred as the workers were returning to living quarters. The truck was turning as the collision happened. Police in the area are investigating. Aetna Platinum+ Light on premium, great on coverage -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-02-22 - 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 18,363 new coronavirus cases, 35 deaths, 15,651 recoveries File photo Thailand on Tuesday (February 22) reported 18,363 new COVID-19 cases, 15,651 recoveries and 35 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1251097-covid-19-thailand-reports-18363-new-coronavirus-cases-35-deaths-15651-recoveries/ //CLOSED// /Admin

COVID-19: Thailand reports 18,363 new coronavirus cases, 35 deaths, 15,651 recoveries File photo Thailand on Tuesday (February 22) reported 18,363 new COVID-19 cases, 15,651 recoveries and 35 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1251097-covid-19-thailand-reports-18363-new-coronavirus-cases-35-deaths-15651-recoveries/

File photo Thailand on Tuesday (February 22) reported 18,363 new COVID-19 cases, 15,651 recoveries and 35 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. ▶︎ Infections outside prisons: 18,236. Prisons: 127 ▶︎ Recoveries: 15,651 Tuesday’s cases bring the total number of COVID-19 infections in Thailand to 2,749,561 with 22,691 deaths. The news comes as the Thai Ministry of Public Health has once again upgraded the risk of COVID-19 infection to Level 4, the second highest level, across the country, as 90% of new infections are now by the Omicron variant. The ministry previously raised the alert to Level 4 on January 6, before dropping it to Level 3 on January 20. Discover Cigna’s range of health insurance solutions created for expats and local nationals living in Thailand - click to view -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-02-22 - 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

Phuket: Crackdown on tourists riding electric scooters on main roads Picture: Daily News The police in Phuket are cracking down on tourists and shops on the sandbox island over the use of electric scooters. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1251095-phuket-crackdown-on-tourists-riding-electric-scooters-on-main-roads/

Picture: Daily News The police in Phuket are cracking down on tourists and shops on the sandbox island over the use of electric scooters. Provincial police chief Pol Maj-Gen Sermphan Sirikhong has ordered the get tough message, reported Daily News yesterday. Tourists have been riding the scooters on main roads all day and night even though they are not road legal. Shops that rent the scooters are being told that if there are accidents they will be held accountable. The DLT - department of land transport - has said that they should only be used in places like housing estates not on the main roads. Patong police have met with business operators to also crack down on the use of the scooters. Aetna Platinum+ Light on premium, great on coverage -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-02-22 - 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

Legendary Pattaya rocker Lam Morrison seriously ill in ICU in area hospital for blood infection, daughter releases statement and thanks fans for support By Adam Judd Pattaya, Thailand-Lam Morrison’s daughter, Nattasha Nauljam, released a statement on her Instagram and spoke with TPN affiliated reporters late last night, February 21st, 2022, about the condition of her father, legendary guitarist Lam Morrison, who is well known in Pattaya. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1251080-legendary-pattaya-rocker-lam-morrison-seriously-ill-in-icu-in-area-hospital-for-blood-infection-daughter-releases-statement-and-thanks-fans-for-support/

By Adam Judd Pattaya, Thailand-Lam Morrison’s daughter, Nattasha Nauljam, released a statement on her Instagram and spoke with TPN affiliated reporters late last night, February 21st, 2022, about the condition of her father, legendary guitarist Lam Morrison, who is well known in Pattaya. The Instagram post, which can be seen here, revealed that Lam had a blood infection and was in an intensive care unit (ICU) in Pattaya and Nattasha asked for everyone to pray for her father. It was posted early in the morning on February 21st and she gave an update to reporters just a few hours ago, late at night. Nattasha updated the situation, explaining that Lam Morrison was still in the ICU and was getting treatment for an infection in his bloodstream. It was still not clear what sort of blood and bacteria infection it was, according to Nattasha. However, Nattasha stated that her father was doing much better than yesterday when he was first taken to the ICU and his strength had increased as had the color in his skin. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/02/22/legendary-pattaya-rocker-lam-morrison-seriously-ill-in-icu-in-area-hospital-for-blood-infection-daughter-releases-statement-and-thanks-fans-for-support/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-02-22 - 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

Foreign man arrested in Central Pattaya after causing major public disturbance and barricading himself in massage shop bathroom By Adam Judd Pattaya, Thailand-Details are still extremely limited but an unidentified foreigner was arrested this afternoon, February 21st, 2022, after causing what Pattaya Police called a “major public disturbance” near Kiss Food and Second Road, across from Mike Shopping Mall. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1251079-foreign-man-arrested-in-central-pattaya-after-causing-major-public-disturbance-and-barricading-himself-in-massage-shop-bathroom/

By Adam Judd Pattaya, Thailand-Details are still extremely limited but an unidentified foreigner was arrested this afternoon, February 21st, 2022, after causing what Pattaya Police called a “major public disturbance” near Kiss Food and Second Road, across from Mike Shopping Mall. The foreigner, whose name and nationality was not released by Pattaya Police and was described as “extremely uncooperative” and “erratic and unhinged” by law enforcement, was allegedly threatening and shouting at other passersby and then barricaded himself in a toilet at a nearby massage shop when police arrived. He had not been a customer of the massage shop and fled into the massage parlor to attempt to evade police officers. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/02/21/foreign-man-arrested-in-central-pattaya-after-causing-major-public-disturbance-and-barricading-himself-in-massage-shop-bathroom/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-02-22 - 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

Foreign ex-pat riding a bicycle dies after being hit by a pickup truck driver in the Pattaya area By Goong Nang(GN) PHOTO: Amphon Sangkaeo / 77kaoded Banglamung/Pattaya – A foreign bicycle rider, believed to be a local ex-pat, has been pronounced dead at the scene after being hit by a pickup truck driver in the Banglamung area this morning. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1251078-foreign-ex-pat-riding-a-bicycle-dies-after-being-hit-by-a-pickup-truck-driver-in-the-pattaya-area/

PHOTO: Amphon Sangkaeo / 77kaoded By Goong Nang(GN) Banglamung/Pattaya – A foreign bicycle rider, believed to be a local ex-pat, has been pronounced dead at the scene after being hit by a pickup truck driver in the Banglamung area this morning. Police and emergency responders were notified of the accident on Number 331 Road (Sattahip – Korat) in the Huayyai sub-district before noon today (February 21st). Emergency responders arrived at the scene to find the foreign man lying unconscious on the road. He was later, despite the best efforts of first responders, pronounced dead at the scene. His heavily damaged bicycle was lying nearby and was later taken as evidence by Banglamung police. The foreign man, who appeared to be in his late 60’s or early 70’s, was not fully identified by law enforcement, only releasing partial information. However, The Pattaya News is witholding his name pending embassy and family notification. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/02/21/foreign-ex-pat-riding-a-bicycle-dies-after-being-hit-by-a-pickup-truck-driver-in-the-pattaya-area/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-02-22 - 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

Prayut says exiled cop should return to Thailand By Erich Parpart Thailand’s premier said a former police officer who is seeking asylum in Australia should return to formally file complaints against high-ranking figures he alleges were involved in a human trafficking network. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1251077-prayut-says-exiled-cop-should-return-to-thailand/

By Erich Parpart Thailand’s premier said a former police officer who is seeking asylum in Australia should return to formally file complaints against high-ranking figures he alleges were involved in a human trafficking network. Prayut added that the officer shouldn’t have fled, and that Thailand’s laws would have protected him. “He should file a complaint, there is a channel for this,” Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-ocha said at government house on Monday when asked about former Police Major General, Paveen Pongsirin. Full story: https://www.thaienquirer.com/37697/prayut-says-exiled-cop-should-return-to-thailand/ -- © Copyright Thai Enquirer 2022-02-22 - 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

Tourism sector pushes for less fly-in requirements By Erich Parpart The tourism sector has advocated for the removal of the Thailand Pass registration system. However, the government said the system will not be canceled, but other restrictions could be eased in March. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1251076-tourism-sector-pushes-for-less-fly-in-requirements/

By Erich Parpart The tourism sector has advocated for the removal of the Thailand Pass registration system. However, the government said the system will not be canceled, but other restrictions could be eased in March. “The Thailand Pass system cannot be lifted because it’s a data center for important information on tourists which can be used to trace them when they travel in Thailand,” Tourism and Sports Minister Pipat Ratchakitprakarn was quoted by Krungthep Turakij on Monday. Thailand Pass is a state registration system where all visitors planning to enter the country must register before entering the country. The system was put in place in July 2021. Full story: https://www.thaienquirer.com/37681/tourism-sector-pushes-for-less-fly-in-requirements/ -- © Copyright Thai Enquirer 2022-02-22 - 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

Why do so many expats fall off their balconies in Thailand? It is becoming almost the norm to read in the papers or online that another expat has tragically died falling from a balcony. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1251075-why-do-so-many-expats-fall-off-their-balconies-in-thailand/

It is becoming almost the norm to read in the papers or online that another expat has tragically died falling from a balcony. This week alone there have been a further two incidents in Pattaya where people have met their death falling off a balcony. There seems to be more than a bit of a trend going on here, in what is one of the other most popular tourist areas in Thailand. It seems hardly a month goes by without yet another balcony-related death. This sadly is not entirely a new phenomenon as we reported as far back as 2016 that a Finn was found dead, ten floors below a Jomtien Beach condo. The UK Foreign & Commonwealth office, alone with ABTA has often urged British nationals to take care on balconies and this even prompted the FCO and ABTA to launch a campaign warning of the dangers. It was reported that three thousand British people fall off balconies each year while abroad. Spain has a similar problem Spain is one of the most popular holiday destinations for Britons, but recent deaths and accidents after Britons have fallen from balconies have forced the FCO to update their travel advice for the country. Spain has been a top holiday spot for years, but a spate of deaths and serious accidents in the country has forced the Foreign and Commonwealth Office to issue new travel advice. Could it be the low construction heights? Apparently, most balconies in Thailand have barriers that are about 700 or 800 mm high - for the shorter Thai people - and there is little or no policing of building regulations. Whereas in Australia there is a one-meter minimum for example on building balconies over there. Therefore, if a tall Expat (over 5.10) stands next to a 700 mm railing, it only reaches their thighs. Now take an old man drinking and losing balance a bit and over they go. It happens – there are many incidences of accidental falls. Sadly some of course are not and can be linked to concerns over many issues including finances and depression. But maybe the time has come to at least force the Thai developers to raise the height of balconies in the future. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-02-22 - 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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