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RTP set to make example of Harley riding Thai who stood up on his bike in Chinatown Picture: Thai Rath The Thai press in the form of Thai Rath were keenly following the story of stuntman Krissadaporn Cheepsatyakorn, 27, who is in hot water after posting a film of him riding a Harley Davidson in Chinatown. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250975-rtp-set-to-make-example-of-harley-riding-thai-who-stood-up-on-his-bike-in-chinatown/

Picture: Thai Rath The Thai press in the form of Thai Rath were keenly following the story of stuntman Krissadaporn Cheepsatyakorn, 27, who is in hot water after posting a film of him riding a Harley Davidson in Chinatown. He was standing up on the 1,200 CC American machine. ASEAN NOW earlier reported that Krissadaporn would be facing many charges and could be jailed. He would not be charged with not wearing a helmet, however. Thai Rath said that RTP deputy commander Pol Gen Damrongsak Kittipraphat was following the case. It was clear that the RTP wanted an example to be set after tens of thousands viewed the man's antics on Bangkok's Yaowarat Road. Krissadaporn - who does shows - told Prapplachai 2 police that whenever he sees an empty road he gets the urge. Today he is due in court to sort out some financial matters in connection with his 680,000 baht bike that has already been seized. Health insurance plans that meet the long stay visa requirements -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-02-21 - 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

Western woman in Phuket offers 10,000 baht reward for return of her prized chicken Daily News Thai Caption: 10,000 baht reward Daily News reported this morning that a Portuguese woman living in Patong, Phuket, had gone online to offer a reward for the return of her prized silkie chicken. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250974-western-woman-in-phuket-offers-10000-baht-reward-for-return-of-her-prized-chicken/

Daily News Thai Caption: 10,000 baht reward Daily News reported this morning that a Portuguese woman living in Patong, Phuket, had gone online to offer a reward for the return of her prized silkie chicken. Marion Fernandez reported in Thai and English that someone had stolen her adorable pet from an area on Patong Hill near Family Mart between 5 and 7 pm. She is offering 10,000 baht. She urged everyone to share. That they did in great numbers, with well wishers hoping that she would soon be reunited with her cock. Health insurance plans that meet the long stay visa requirements -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-02-21 - 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 Picture: Daily News

Thailand reports 18,883 new COVID-19 cases, 32 deaths, 14,914 recoveries File photo Thailand on Monday (February 21) reported 18,883 new COVID-19 cases, 14,914 recoveries and 32 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250961-thailand-reports-18883-new-covid-19-cases-32-deaths-14914-recoveries/ //CLOSED// /Admin

Thailand reports 18,883 new COVID-19 cases, 32 deaths, 14,914 recoveries File photo Thailand on Monday (February 21) reported 18,883 new COVID-19 cases, 14,914 recoveries and 32 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250961-thailand-reports-18883-new-covid-19-cases-32-deaths-14914-recoveries/

File photo Thailand on Monday (February 21) reported 18,883 new COVID-19 cases, 14,914 recoveries and 32 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. ▶︎ Infections outside prisons: 18,721. Prisons: 162 ▶︎ Recoveries: 14,914 Monday’s cases bring the total number of COVID-19 infections in Thailand to 2,731,198 with 22,656 deaths. The news comes as respected virologist Dr. Yong Poovorawan said Sunday that COVID-19 Omicron variant infections are on the steady rise across Thailand, averaging 25,000 cases a day and the number may surge to 100,000 cases a day in the future. Judging by the rapid transmissibility of the BA.2 sub variant of the Omicron variant reported in Singapore, where daily infections average about 15,000 in a population one tenth the size of Thailand’s, Japan’s or South Korea’s, he said that Thailand may soon fall into the same pattern. *Thai PBS 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 2022-02-21 - 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

226 illegal job seekers caught in Prachuap Khiri Khan By Online Reporter Border officials have caught 226 job seekers from Myanmar at two locations in Prachuap Khiri Khan. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250951-226-illegal-job-seekers-caught-in-prachuap-khiri-khan/

By Online Reporter Border officials have caught 226 job seekers from Myanmar at two locations in Prachuap Khiri Khan. At 2am on Saturday morning, local residents alerted officials at the Khao Din border checkpoint in Ao Noi after spotting a large group of people crossing the border. In total, 145 Myanmar nationals, 96 women and 49 men were arrested. The group told officers they had traveled from Mudong Village close to the Singkhon border pass. They said they had paid agents 20,000 baht per head on the promise they would be given work in Samut Sakhon, Ratchaburi and Bangkok. Full story: https://www.huahintoday.com/hua-hin-news/226-illegal-job-seekers-caught-in-prachuap-khiri-khan/ -- © Copyright Hua Hin Today 2022-02-21 - 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

Man Utd v Liverpool in Bangkok: Tickets on sale March 10 By Jonathan Fairfield English Premier League rivals Manchester United and Liverpool are set to play a friendly match in Bangkok in July. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250950-man-utd-v-liverpool-in-bangkok-tickets-on-sale-march-10/

By Jonathan Fairfield English Premier League rivals Manchester United and Liverpool are set to play a friendly match in Bangkok in July. The match will take place at Rajamangala Stadium in Bangkok on July 12 and will form part of the pre-season schedule for the clubs which is set to see them tour Southeast Asia. Event organiser Fresh Air Festival on Friday released more details about the match, news of which was first revealed earlier this month. Fresh Air Festival CEO Vinij Lertratanachai said contracts have already been signed to host the game, titled “THE MATCH Bangkok Century Cup 2022”. Full story: https://www.huahintoday.com/thailand-news/man-utd-v-liverpool-in-bangkok-tickets-on-sale-march-10/ -- © Copyright Hua Hin Today 2022-02-21 - 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

Detail for Pattaya Music Festival 2022, rules, traffic closures, and line-up released By Goong Nang(GN) PHOTO: Sophon Cable TV Pattaya – Pattaya City Hall has released the schedule, rules, traffic closures, and the line-up for the Pattaya Music Festival 2022 which is to be held on four weekends next month (March). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250949-detail-for-pattaya-music-festival-2022-rules-traffic-closures-and-line-up-released/

PHOTO: Sophon Cable TV By Goong Nang(GN) Pattaya – Pattaya City Hall has released the schedule, rules, traffic closures, and the line-up for the Pattaya Music Festival 2022 which is to be held on four weekends next month (March). The meeting was held yesterday (February 18th) and was led by Pattaya City Deputy Mayor Witthisak Ruemkitkan. Mr. Deputy Mayor Witthisak told the meeting, which was attended by TPN media, “The festival is aimed to boost tourism by supporting Pattaya to be the ‘Live Music City HUB of Thailand’ as well as to show the beauty of Pattaya Beach. The Festival will be held every Friday and Saturday next month. This festival will bring together many top Thai artists from across the country for both domestic and foreign tourists to enjoy.” The first weekend is from March 4th to March 5th will be set on three stages on Pattaya Beach, on the North, Central, and South end. There will also be food vendors across the beach. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/02/19/detail-for-pattaya-music-festival-2022-rules-traffic-closures-and-line-up-released/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-02-21 - 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

More than 50 crocodiles seized from farm in Banglamung by Thai Fisheries department By Goong Nang(GN) Banglamung – A Chinese man and a Thai woman have been arrested at a crocodile farm in Banglamung, resulting in more than 50 crocodiles being seized for allegedly not having proper licenses for the reptiles. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250948-more-than-50-crocodiles-seized-from-farm-in-banglamung-by-thai-fisheries-department/

By Goong Nang(GN) Banglamung – A Chinese man and a Thai woman have been arrested at a crocodile farm in Banglamung, resulting in more than 50 crocodiles being seized for allegedly not having proper licenses for the reptiles. Yesterday, (February 18th), a team from the Nongprue Police, Immigration Police, and officers from the Thai Fisheries Department inspected a crocodile farm in the Nong Plalai sub-district. Mr. Yun Weixia, 63, a Chinese national, and a Thai woman identified by Immigration Police only as Ms. Lamduan, 53, were present at the farm, naming themselves as the owners of the establishment. More than fifty crocodiles were found at the sprawling farm complex. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/02/19/more-than-50-crocodiles-seized-from-farm-in-banglamung-by-thai-fisheries-department/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-02-21 - 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

Phuket proposes to be a pilot province for treating Covid-19 as an endemic disease by reducing restrictions, stop case reporting, and halve quarantine days for positive cases, Deputy Governor says By Nop Meechukhun PHOTO: Prachachat Phuket – Phuket’s Deputy Governor today, February 20th, announced the island’s readiness to be a pilot area for treating Covid-19 Coronavirus as an endemic disease, reducing restrictions and the number of quarantine days for infected patients. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250947-phuket-proposes-to-be-a-pilot-province-for-treating-covid-19-as-an-endemic-disease-by-reducing-restrictions-stop-case-reporting-and-halve-quarantine-days-for-positive-cases-deputy-governor-says/

PHOTO: Prachachat By Nop Meechukhun Phuket – Phuket’s Deputy Governor today, February 20th, announced the island’s readiness to be a pilot area for treating Covid-19 Coronavirus as an endemic disease, reducing restrictions and the number of quarantine days for infected patients. Deputy Governor Phichet Panaphong told the press that the island was willing to be the first pilot province to declare Covid-19 as an endemic disease. However, it must be done under preventive measures and criteria. For instance, there must be no more than 0.1 percent of the population in terms of fatalities, as well as other requirements and conditions set by the Ministry of Public Health. Moreover, Phuket could be a pilot province to reduce the quarantine period if positive for Covid-19 or a high-risk contact from 10 days to what they propose as the 5:5 method. 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/2022/02/20/phuket-proposes-to-be-a-pilot-province-for-treating-covid-19-as-an-endemic-disease-by-reducing-restrictions-stop-case-reporting-and-halve-quarantine-days-for-positive-cases-deputy-governor-says/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-02-21 - 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

OFFO Board Approves 2-Baht Reduction of Diesel Price Following Excise Cut By Natthaphon Sangpolsit BANGKOK (NNT) - The board of the Oil Fuel Fund Office (OFFO) has approved a 2-baht reduction of the price of diesel. The move came in response to a Cabinet resolution to slash the excise rate on diesel oil. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250946-offo-board-approves-2-baht-reduction-of-diesel-price-following-excise-cut/

By Natthaphon Sangpolsit BANGKOK (NNT) - The board of the Oil Fuel Fund Office (OFFO) has approved a 2-baht reduction of the price of diesel. The move came in response to a Cabinet resolution to slash the excise rate on diesel oil. OFFO Director Wisak Watanasap revealed that the most recent OFFO board meeting discussed management of the retail price of diesel fuel. The meeting was presided over by Deputy Prime Minister and Energy Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow. The board acknowledged the Cabinet’s reduction of the diesel excise from 5.99 baht per liter to 3.20 baht per liter. The reduction will remain in effect until May of this year. The OFFO board resolved to reduce the price of diesel fuel by 2 baht per liter to alleviate the public burden. The retail price of diesel has subsequently dropped to 27 baht, 94 satang per liter. The remaining difference will be used to add liquidity to the Oil Fund so it can keep diesel from exceeding 30 baht per liter. Wisak noted that global oil prices are still on the rise and that the Oil Fund is currently spending 8.191 billion baht per month, 6.117 billion of which is being used to subsidize oil prices and 2.075 billion for the LPG price. -- © Copyright NNT 2022-02-19 - 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

Excise Department Will Not Introduce Salt Tax This Year By Natthaphon Sangpolsit BANGKOK (NNT) - The Excise Department has confirmed it will not introduce a salinity tax on high-sodium foods this year, in order to help alleviate the burden on Thai businesses. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250945-excise-department-will-not-introduce-salt-tax-this-year/

By Natthaphon Sangpolsit BANGKOK (NNT) - The Excise Department has confirmed it will not introduce a salinity tax on high-sodium foods this year, in order to help alleviate the burden on Thai businesses. According to the Department, the new tax will not be implemented this year soas to allow the Thai economy to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic and the higher cost of living. The move comes after the government reduced the diesel excise tax by 3 baht per liter this week, relieving pressure on the Oil Fund, which had been impacted by subsidizing energy prices driven up by global market situations. The salinity tax was previously proposed as a means of encouraging people to live healthier lifestyles. Thais on average consume about 1.8 teaspoons of salt per day, which is about twice the daily amount recommended by the World Health Organization. -- © Copyright NNT 2022-02-19 - 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 Ministry Pushes for Constructive ASEAN Engagement By Natthaphon Sangpolsit BANGKOK (NNT) - The Thai Minister of Foreign Affairs has called on ASEAN members to engage more in efforts to promote peace and prosperity in the region during a recent virtual ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Retreat. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250944-foreign-ministry-pushes-for-constructive-asean-engagement/

By Natthaphon Sangpolsit BANGKOK (NNT) - The Thai Minister of Foreign Affairs has called on ASEAN members to engage more in efforts to promote peace and prosperity in the region during a recent virtual ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Retreat. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Don Pramudwinai participated in the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Retreat (AMM Retreat) via video conference. The event was the first of its kind under Cambodia’s Chairmanship of ASEAN. Minister Don urged ASEAN members to be more assertive in urging major powers to avoid increasing global tensions. He also called for a strengthening of the bloc’s solidarity to maintain its unity, cohesiveness and leadership. The meeting expressed full support for Cambodia and Prak Sokhonn, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Cambodia, who has been named special envoy of the ASEAN Chair on Myanmar. The envoy is tasked with facilitating the implementation of the Five-Point Consensus agreed upon by ASEAN Leaders on April 24, 2021. On this occasion, the Thai Foreign Minister updated the meeting on Thailand’s efforts as the ASEAN Coordinator for Sustainable Development Cooperation. He also asked member states to expedite the implementation through the Bio-Circular-Green (BCG) economic model. -- © Copyright NNT 2022-02-19 - 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 Tea to be Marketed as “Face of ASEAN” Product By Natthaphon Sangpolsit BANGKOK (NNT) - Efforts are underway to elevate Thai tea at the international level by marketing it as one of the remarkable products of ASEAN. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250943-thai-tea-to-be-marketed-as-“face-of-asean”-product/

By Natthaphon Sangpolsit BANGKOK (NNT) - Efforts are underway to elevate Thai tea at the international level by marketing it as one of the remarkable products of ASEAN. Due to increasing consumer demand for tea products among ASEAN member states and China, and with local production unable to sufficiently keep pace, alternatives are being sought that include importing tea products from other countries. This has in turn prompted increased interest in Thai tea products. The tea plant is cultivated in Thailand’s northern region, particularly the provinces of Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai, and is currently dominating the export market to neighboring countries due to its unique fragrance, high quality and exotic taste. Processed tea from the Cha Tra Mue company has subsequently turned into one of the kingdom’s best-selling brand products. It has since started expanding its franchises to other countries in the Asia-Pacific, including China and South Korea. To support Thai products in making greater inroads with the international market, the government is encouraging local companies to make the most of existing free trade agreements. Representatives from the Department of Trade Negotiations recently visited Cha Tra Mue factory on February 18 to provide advice on the use of FTAs in facilitating exports and promoting the importance of international buyers. Department Director-General Auramon Sapthaweetham said Thailand currently enjoys many existing FTAs that can bring a wealth of benefits to local companies, including the ASEAN-China FTA and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP). These can help to elevate the popularity of Thai tea mix products, with the department also working on another FTA to market Thai tea to the Middle Eastern markets. She added that if Thai tea products are able to maximize the benefit of FTAs, they could potentially become one of ASEAN’s representative products. Thai tea mix is often used in various beverages such as milk and iced tea. -- © Copyright NNT 2022-02-19 - 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