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Prachuap police conduct hostage training exercise, advise business owners to install CCTV By Online Reporter Prachuap police conducted a hostage training exercise at the provincial police headquarters on Monday. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250622-prachuap-police-conduct-hostage-training-exercise-advise-business-owners-to-install-cctv/

By Online Reporter Prachuap police conducted a hostage training exercise at the provincial police headquarters on Monday. The drill, which simulated a hostage situation at a gold shop, was observed by provincial police chief Pol.Maj.Gen. Wanchai Tharanatham. Officers from Region 7 took part in the drill along with the province’s special operations unit known as the Black Lion Unit, who were able to demonstrate their proficiency in using a variety of weapons including long range rifles, shotguns and explosives. The simulation of a hostage situation at a gold shop was chosen for the drill as other provinces have experienced robberies at gold businesses. Full story: https://www.huahintoday.com/hua-hin-news/prachuap-police-conduct-hostage-training-exercise-advise-business-owners-to-install-cctv/ -- © Copyright Hua Hin Today 2022-02-17 - 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 Governor Waits for Official Change of City Name BANGKOK, Feb 17 (TNA) – Bangkok governor Aswin Kwanmuang said he was waiting for the official announcement of the new name of Bangkok and foreigners might not be familiar with the new name, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon, right away. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250620-bangkok-governor-waits-for-official-change-of-city-name/

BANGKOK, Feb 17 (TNA) – Bangkok governor Aswin Kwanmuang said he was waiting for the official announcement of the new name of Bangkok and foreigners might not be familiar with the new name, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon, right away. Commenting on the new name by the Royal Society, Pol Gen Aswin said names were abstract and actually Krung Thep Maha Nakhon should not be considered as a new name because it had been known as the official name of Bangkok for a long time but had not been. officially announced yet. It would take times for foreigners to get used to the new name because they were mostly aware that Bangkok was the capital's name. Full story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-884832 -- © Copyright TNA 2022-02-17 - 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 to attend Indo-Pacific Forum in Paris Thailand will join 57 other countries from the Indo-Pacific region to discuss a range of issues related to defence and security, digital connectivity and transnational issues, such as climate change and health security, according to Tanee Sangrat, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250619-thailand-to-attend-indo-pacific-forum-in-paris/

Thailand will join 57 other countries from the Indo-Pacific region to discuss a range of issues related to defence and security, digital connectivity and transnational issues, such as climate change and health security, according to Tanee Sangrat, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The spokesperson said that Thailand’s Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai will visit Paris from February 20-24 to attend the Indo Pacific Ministerial Forum 2022 hosted by France, the current chair of the Council of the European Union. France was the first member of the EU to publish its Indo-Pacific strategy, aimed at promoting many areas between countries, from Africa’s east coast to the whole Pacific region. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thailand-to-attend-indo-pacific-forum-in-paris/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-02-17 - 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

Video: 'Anti-vax' elephant goes into hiding underwater - viral video amuses Thailand Picture: TNN An elephant decided that enough was enough when vets turned up with their injections intending to give him some jabs. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250618-video-anti-vax-elephant-goes-into-hiding-underwater-viral-video-amuses-thailand/

Picture: TNN An elephant decided that enough was enough when vets turned up with their injections intending to give him some jabs. He took off and hid under water and refused to come out to face the needle, reported TNN. Dr Lot - Patraphol Manee-orn - of the national parks veterinary service, posted about the experience saying of his adversary: "I understand your fear of the needle but this really is the limit. "Stop behaving like a water buffalo you big baby!" Picture: TNN It was noted that elephants like people have fears of being jabbed. The elephant took off as soon as the doctors arrived knowing something was up at the mere mention of a vet's name! Health insurance plans that meet the long stay visa requirements -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-02-17 - 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

Body in trash drum case is over: Granddaughter murdered her gran for 100,000 baht Sanook Thai Caption: Grannie murdered for her money Sanook reported on the resolution to the case where an elderly lady was found stuffed in a blue plastic trash drum in Derm Bang Nang Buat district of Suphanburi. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250615-body-in-trash-drum-case-is-over-granddaughter-murdered-her-gran for-100000-baht/

Sanook Thai Caption: Grannie murdered for her money Sanook reported on the resolution to the case where an elderly lady was found stuffed in a blue plastic trash drum in Derm Bang Nang Buat district of Suphanburi. It turned out to be a horrific case of greed and ungratefulness. The deceased was named as Somsri, 62 from Saraburi. Her murderer was her 17 year old adoptive granddaughter and her boyfriend Padiphol, 23. The pair fled to Mae Sot in the north west after the body was found and it became big news in Thailand. They were picked up travelling in a van at a checkpoint. The granddaughter admitted everything immediately. She said that she had been living with her gran while studying in Nakhon Ratchasima but the old lady was careful over money. After her gran won money in the Hanoi Lottery she was sent to press the ATM. This is when she noticed that her gran had 100,000 baht in her account. She decided that she wanted it for herself and gran had to die, reported Sanook. She called Padiphol her boyfriend who she had recently met through a dating site. She strangled her gran but she didn't die. Padiphol helped her finish off the job. The pair then set out in the man's pick-up to find a suitable place to bury their victim leaving the dead woman at home. They went to Lopburi but couldn't find a good spot so went back home to the corpse that they subsequently wrapped up in a blanket and tied with rope. Gran was then shoved into the back of the pick-up as they went off again in search of a good burial site. By morning they had still failed. This was when the granddaughter spotted a blue drum by the road that she felt would be useful as extra concealment. They then bought bags of earth to stuff into the drum. Eventually they found in Suphanburi what they thought would be a great place to leave the body - it was deserted. Earlier reports suggested they were seen by a roadside fruit seller. Gran was dumped and the pair went home to start spending her 100,000 baht. When only a few 10,000s were left the story about the finding of the body hit the news and they fled to the boyfriend's home and were caught en route. Both will be charged with the murder of the old lady despite the granddaughter still being a minor. Sanook noted: This is the thanks Granny Sri got for looking after her granddaughter since the day she was born. Health insurance plans that meet the long stay visa requirements -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-02-17 - 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

Danish couple quit their jobs and now lives as digital nomads in Thailand by Gregers Møller Danish Sophie Schou Jensen and Mathias Lemvig Larsen had a great life in the town of Aarhus, Denmark but have always dreamt of a different working life and more freedom so the couple recently quit their jobs and traveled to Thailand where they currently live as digital nomads. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250613-danish-couple-quit-their-jobs-and-now-lives-as-digital-nomads-in-thailand/

by Gregers Møller Danish Sophie Schou Jensen and Mathias Lemvig Larsen had a great life in the town of Aarhus, Denmark but have always dreamt of a different working life and more freedom so the couple recently quit their jobs and traveled to Thailand where they currently live as digital nomads. Sophie Schou Jensen says to BT, “during the pandemic, we started talking more and more about whether or not we should try to make our dream a reality rather than let it continue to be a dream.” In January, they took the plunge and traveled to Thailand. After Thailand, Australia is the destination and who knows where they will end up after that. They live like digital nomads which means that they work digitally on assignments from Denmark so they can work from all over the world. Full story: https://scandasia.com/danish-couple-quit-their-jobs-and-now-lives-as-digital-nomads-in-thailand/ -- © Copyright ScandAsia 2022-02-17 - 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

Second rupture found in oil pipeline as SPRC seeks permission to make repairs The Star Petroleum Refining Company (SPRC) has sent an urgent notice to the Thai Marine Department’s office in Rayong province, seeking permission to access an offshore mooring platform to repair the flexible undersea oil pipeline after a second rupture was found. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250612-second-rupture-found-in-oil-pipeline-as-sprc-seeks-permission-to-make-repairs/

The Star Petroleum Refining Company (SPRC) has sent an urgent notice to the Thai Marine Department’s office in Rayong province, seeking permission to access an offshore mooring platform to repair the flexible undersea oil pipeline after a second rupture was found. The company said that oil occasionally trickles out of this second crack into the sea, but there is a high risk that more of the residual crude oil in the pipeline will leak out when the seas get rough, which is why it must be repaired and sealed quickly. In performing the delicate maintenance work, the company said it plans to deploy at least ten vessels, to lay booms around the maintenance site, and at least another three equipped with dispersant as a safety measure. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/second-rupture-found-in-oil-pipeline-as-sprc-seeks-permission-to-make-repairs/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-02-17 - 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

Climber rescued after spending the whole night trapped on rock face Daily News Thai caption: Left dangling all night! A climber who had been meditating in a cave found that when he then went to get down down a cliff face he was neither able to go up nor down. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250611-climber-rescued-after-spending-the-whole-night-trapped-on-rock-face/

Daily News Thai caption: Left dangling all night! A climber who had been meditating in a cave found that when he then went to get down down a cliff face he was neither able to go up nor down. He discovered too late that the roots attached to the rock face didn't go all the way down. And by then he was too tired to climb back up, reported Daily News. Amnuay Rattanachotyo from Songkhla spent the whole night on the rock face at Khao Hua Chang Reservoir after visiting the Hua Chang cave in Phatthalung. In the morning he was spotted and rescue services swung into action. 50 rescuers helped in the operation that was very difficult and needed a 300 meter long rope to lower the stranded climber to the ground. This was finally achieved by evening yesterday. The exhausted climber was pictured smiling before being taken to hospital by medics for a check-up. Locals said he was a frequent visitor to the area where he would meditate in the cave. Health insurance plans that meet the long stay visa requirements -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-02-17 - 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

Pick-up driver, 39, dead after hitting barrier - another case of "lap nai" or microsleep Police captain Phaisan Weerakitphanich of the Suvarnabhumi Airport police responded after reports of a pick-up hitting a barrier outside Central Village shopping center on Sai 3. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250610-pick-up-driver-39-dead-after-hitting-barrier-another-case-of-lap-nai-or-microsleep/

Police captain Phaisan Weerakitphanich of the Suvarnabhumi Airport police responded after reports of a pick-up hitting a barrier outside Central Village shopping center on Sai 3. An Isuzu with Udon Thani plates had hit a barrier and ended up in a roadside ditch. The driver was pulled from behind the steering wheel when Poh Teck Tung recue reached the scene but despite 30 minutes of CPR he could not be revived and was presumed dead since the accident occurred. He was Yongyuth Sihanet, 39, from Nakhon Ratchasima. Witnesses said the pick-up was going straight when it suddenly veered off course for apparently no reason. Police suspect a case of "lap nai" - microsleep. SLEEPY - Stop and rest Signs are in place in Thai language all over Thailand warning of the danger of dropping off at the wheel. Health insurance plans that meet the long stay visa requirements -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-02-17 - 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

One in custody - three at large - after 182 baht gold robbery in north west Thailand Picture: INN INN reported that police had detained one man - Worapong Saethao - after Sundays armed raid on the Krung Thep Gold Shop in Phopphra police jurisdiction in Tak, north west Thailand on Sunday. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250604-one-in-custody-three-at-large-after-182-baht-gold-robbery-in-north-west-thailand/

Picture: INN INN reported that police had detained one man - Worapong Saethao - after Sundays armed raid on the Krung Thep Gold Shop in Phopphra police jurisdiction in Tak, north west Thailand on Sunday. He admitted his involvement. Warrants are also out for three of his associates for armed robbery using a conveyance and weapons offences. They are Toei Saethao, Kheu Saethao and Wichai Saewang. Three men committed the robbery while a fourth arranged the vehicle and guns, say police. The media said that police suspect the three remaining men have slipped over the border into Myanmar. Deputy commender of the RTP Pol Gen Suchart Theerasak was taking a personal interest in the case calling a meeting of all involved to try and solve the crime. Health insurance plans that meet the long stay visa requirements -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-02-17 - 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

Two NE workers crushed to death in scaffolding collapse at luxury hotel construction site in downtown Bangkok Picture: Siam Rath Siam Rath reported that a section of scaffolding collapsed on two workers at a construction site for a luxury hotel in downtown Bangkok. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250600-two-ne-workers-crushed-to-death-in-scaffolding-collapse-at-luxury-hotel-construction-site-in-downtown-bangkok/

Picture: Siam Rath Siam Rath reported that a section of scaffolding collapsed on two workers at a construction site for a luxury hotel in downtown Bangkok. Lumpini police and rescue services rushed to the scene in Withayu (Wireless) Road where security personnel and fellow workers were sifting through the rubble. The collapse occurred at B1 - an underground section. One worker Praphai, aged 58, was crushed but died on the way to Kluay Nam Thai hospital. Another - Bunhome aged 42 from Khon Kaen - was found under rubble thereafter already dead at the scene. Police and civil engineering authorities are investigating the collapse to see whether there is a case for negligence charges. Health insurance plans that meet the long stay visa requirements -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-02-17 - 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

RTP take delivery of S.W.A.T. vehicles enhancing capabilities Picture: Siam Rath Special Weapons and Tactics - known as S.W.A.T - are now part and parcel of the Royal Thai Police. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250599-rtp-take-delivery-of-swat-vehicles-enhancing-capabilities/

Picture: Siam Rath Special Weapons and Tactics - known as S.W.A.T - are now part and parcel of the Royal Thai Police. Picture: Siam Rath Whenever the situation demands it, the now even more capable Thai cops will be on the scene catching the bad guys and keeping the public safe and sound, reported Siam Rath. Picture: Siam Rath In Samut Prakan local forces from Region 1 have been working with a company called YSS to fit out eight SWAT vehicles with the latest crime busting necessities, like shock absorbers. Pinyop Panichkasem of YSS said he was proud to be able for the company to play its part in keeping Thailand safe and at the cutting edge of modern policing. Picture: Siam Rath SWAT team members were put through their paces to show the assembled press how a modern force deal with the bad guys. Picture: Siam Rath Health insurance plans that meet the long stay visa requirements -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-02-17 - 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