webfact

Fourteen injured - four seriously - as car collides with song thaew taking students home in NE Thailand Picture: Siam Rath Police and rescue services were called to the Non Sang to Sri Bunreuang Road in Non Muang sub-district of Nong Bua Lamphu after a white Toyota Vios collided head on with a song thaew carrying students home. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253783-fourteen-injured-four-seriously-as-car-collides-with-song-thaew-taking-students-home-in-ne-thailand/

Picture: Siam Rath Police and rescue services were called to the Non Sang to Sri Bunreuang Road in Non Muang sub-district of Nong Bua Lamphu after a white Toyota Vios collided head on with a song thaew carrying students home. Fourteen people were injured, four seriously including the driver of the Vios named as Jirawat who had to be cut out. Jirawat and one male student and two females were transferred from Non Sang Hospital to Nong Bua Lamphu hospital. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Khammoon, 70, the driver of the school truck said that he saw the Vios swerving and out of control at a distance going fast. The driver lost control and it repeatedly somersaulted before slamming into the side of his vehicle that he had slowed and driven over to the left at a bend. Siam Rath reported that Jirawat had been handing out funeral invitations in the area and was going back to a funeral when the accident occurred. Health insurance plans that meet the long stay visa requirements -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-03-17 - 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 Picture: Siam Rath

Plans underway for no-mask requirement in Thailand’s public parks Thailand’s Public Health Ministry is aiming for public parks to be the first venues in which people will not be required to wear face masks, which is in line with their plan to designate COVID-19 as an endemic disease within four months, according to its Permanent Secretary Dr. Kiattibhoom Vongrachit Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253781-plans-underway-for-no-mask-requirement-in-thailand’s-public-parks/

Thailand’s Public Health Ministry is aiming for public parks to be the first venues in which people will not be required to wear face masks, which is in line with their plan to designate COVID-19 as an endemic disease within four months, according to its Permanent Secretary Dr. Kiattibhoom Vongrachit Dr. Kiattibhoom explained, however, that those infected with COVID-19 would still have to wear facemasks. Restrictions on group activities, such as football matches and concerts, may be relaxed, but necessary preventive measures are still needed to prevent new COVID-19 clusters from breaking out. A Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) meeting will be held tomorrow (Friday), at which the ministry will propose a plan to discuss the further easing of COVID-19 restrictions. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/plans-underway-for-no-mask-requirement-in-thailands-public-parks/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-03-17 - 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

Pattaya mayor to speed up Tawaen Pier bridge’s restoration on Koh Larn By Goong Nang(GN) PHOTO: STV Koh Larn, Pattaya- Mr. Sonthaya Khunpluem, the Pattaya mayor, gave an update on the restoration project of the Tawaen Pier bridge on Koh Larn, Pattaya, stating that the bridge has been in operation to accommodate visitors who want to come to Koh Larn for nearly 25 years and it is time for it to be restored and repaired. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253779-pattaya-mayor-to-speed-up-tawaen-pier-bridge’s-restoration-on-koh-larn/

PHOTO: STV By Goong Nang(GN) Koh Larn, Pattaya- Mr. Sonthaya Khunpluem, the Pattaya mayor, gave an update on the restoration project of the Tawaen Pier bridge on Koh Larn, Pattaya, stating that the bridge has been in operation to accommodate visitors who want to come to Koh Larn for nearly 25 years and it is time for it to be restored and repaired. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Therefore, the bridge is now in a dilapidated condition and needs an optimal restoration in regards with the bridge’s main structure which impacts its stability, the bridge floor, roofs, railings, and the wharf structure so that the bridge will be fully functional and secure once again to facilitate citizens and tourists who want to go to Koh Larn in line with the “Eastern Economic Corridor” project or EEC. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/03/17/pattaya-mayor-to-speed-up-tawaen-pier-bridges-restoration-on-koh-larn/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-03-17 - 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

Busty som tam seller couldn't care less about negative comments - she's raking in 10,000 baht a day 77kaoded Thai Caption: Boosting sales! Thai media 77kaoded said social media went ballistic after the latest antics of a busty som tam seller in the north east of Thailand. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253769-busty-som-tam-seller-couldnt-care-less-about-negative-comments-shes-raking-in-10000-baht-a-day/

77kaoded Thai Caption: Boosting sales! Thai media 77kaoded said social media went ballistic after the latest antics of a busty som tam seller in the north east of Thailand. Pukki's greatest assets are on her chest as well as an attitude towards Thai conservatism that can be summed up as: "I couldn't care less - I'm not breaking the law." Pukki created a media storm in February by posting provocative pictures of herself on facebook for her stall in Don Yai Pattana, Buriram. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Picture: 77kaoded Since then she has been taking 300 orders a day raking in between 8,000 and 10,000 baht daily. Now she has hired an equally well endowed friend to help with the marketing. They did a double act that is bound to get male temperatures soaring in the hot season. Pukki said that they were not dressing like that when they sold the som tam (Papaya Salad) at her store. It was just advertising. Picture: 77kaoded But she reiterated that she couldn't care less about her critics who said it was all very inappropriate. She had a job to do and money to make. The store is unashamedly called: Nom Too Tam Pa Big Knockers Pound the Jungle....or words to that effect. Health insurance plans that meet the long stay visa requirements -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-03-17 - 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

CSD arrest Chinese man for alleged Bitcoin swindle - he denies defrauding Thai man Daily News Thai Caption: Bitcoin fraud Crime Suppression Division police arrested a 40 year old Chinese man on a warrant connected to a Bitcoin fraud. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253763-csd-arrest-chinese-man-for-alleged-bitcoin-swindle-he-denies-defrauding-thai-man/

Daily News Thai Caption: Bitcoin fraud Crime Suppression Division police arrested a 40 year old Chinese man on a warrant connected to a Bitcoin fraud. Siantao Yang was arrested at a house in Sriracha, Chonburi yesterday. He was named in a warrant for fraud issued on Tuesday. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe It is alleged that he used a Facebook page with the name Num Thip to invite a "Mr A", aged 58, to invest in Bitcoin, reported Daily News. It is further alleged that a fake Bitcoin website was set up to enact the fraud. The Chinese man said that he was not part of the fraud but merely found customers for others. Health insurance plans that meet the long stay visa requirements -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-03-17 - 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 SWAT team in top ten as police competition in Dubai reaches final stage Daily News Thai Caption: The best! Pol Maj-Gen Yingyot Thepjamnong, acting as spokesman, told the press about the UAE SWAT Challenge going on in Dubai as part of the World Police Summit. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253761-rtp-swat-team-in-top-ten-as-police-competition-in-dubai-reaches-final-stage/

Daily News Thai Caption: The best! Pol Maj-Gen Yingyot Thepjamnong, acting as spokesman, told the press about the UAE SWAT Challenge going on in Dubai as part of the World Police Summit. After four stages of the five challenges the Royal Thai Police SWAT team is lying in 9th place. Picture: Daily News Each team comprises a maximum of nine men and only five can take part in each challenge, reported Daily News. There are 25 teams from police forces all over the world competing for a $5,000 first prize. Picture: Daily News The teams have to gain points, and not infringe the rules, in five challenges namely: 1. Tactics 2. Assault 3. Rescue 4. Towers and 5. Obstacles. Picture: Daily News In 2019 the Thai team managed 23rd place out of 49 teams when Dubai were first, Belarus 2nd and the US team third. The final day of the summit is today, Thursday. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Health insurance plans that meet the long stay visa requirements -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-03-17 - 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

Burmese construction worker nearly dies after falling from roof of building in Ban Bueng, incident under investigation By Goong Nang(GN) PHOTO: Wisarn Sangjaroen / Top News Ban Bueng/Chonburi- A 39-year old construction worker fell from the roof of a two-story building in Ban Bueng yesterday, March 16th, 2022, that was under assembly following a loud blast that is still under investigation. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253756-burmese-construction-worker-nearly-dies-after-falling-from-roof-of-building-in-ban-bueng-incident-under-investigation/

PHOTO: Wisarn Sangjaroen / Top News By Goong Nang(GN) Ban Bueng/Chonburi- A 39-year old construction worker fell from the roof of a two-story building in Ban Bueng yesterday, March 16th, 2022, that was under assembly following a loud blast that is still under investigation. Rescuers from Ban Bueng Hospital rushed to give CPR to Min Saw, the 39-year-old Burmese construction worker, who fell from a commercial building in the Ban Bueng subdistrict of Chonburi where he was working. Min Saw, unconscious, was reportedly in a severe condition with his pulse gradually weakening before he was hospitalized. According to a witness and good Samaritan who is credited with saving Min’s life, Mr. Narongchai Chetthanon, who happened to be near the accident scene, stated that he heard a loud blast coming from the scene. After arriving, he saw that Min Saw had fallen from the building and his pulse had stopped, so Mr. Narongchai decided to perform CPR on him before sending him to a nearby hospital. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/03/17/burmese-construction-worker-nearly-dies-after-falling-from-roof-of-building-incident-under-investigation/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-03-17 - 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

Garage owner chases thief after his pick-up is stolen - he catches up and hits rear of vehicle causing it to overturn Picture: Thai Rath Thai Rath reported a chase drama on the Khon Kaen to Udon Thani road (Mitraphap Highway) after a man stole a Toyota Vigo pick-up from outside Choke Chai garage. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253752-garage-owner-chases-thief-after-his-pick-up-is-stolen-he-catches-up-and-hits-rear-of-vehicle-causing-it-to-overturn/

Picture: Thai Rath Thai Rath reported a chase drama on the Khon Kaen to Udon Thani road (Mitraphap Highway) after a man stole a Toyota Vigo pick-up from outside Choke Chai garage. The owner of the garage, Ratthawut, 32, said he had arrived at his garage to open up for the day and left the keys in the ignition and the engine running. A man clambered in and drove off. So Ratthawut borrowed bis brother's Isuzu D-Max pick-up and gave chase. Picture: Thai Rath The thief turned off the main road onto the road bypassing Nong Bualamphu where Ratthawut decided to collide with the rear of his vehicle. It overturned and the thief was left unconscious after colliding with the steering wheel. He was not wearing a seatbelt. Ratthawut dragged him out. He had no ID but was covered in tattoos. He was taken to Soon Udon Thani Hospital. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Police had been monitoring the chase after being contacted to organize a roadblock. In all the chase lasted 15 kilometers. The suspect was kept under police guard at the hospital and when he came round said that his name was Woraphan, aged 32. He was in a confused state but not drunk and police were unable to ascertain where he was from. He had suspected broken ribs. He has been charged with theft. Health insurance plans that meet the long stay visa requirements -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-03-17 - 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

Opinion: It should not require a national tragedy to push us to change our driving habits By Erich Parpart At this point, irresponsible motorcycle drives could kill a hundred people and nothing will change. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253745-opinion-it-should-not-require-a-national-tragedy-to-push-us-to-change-our-driving-habits/

By Erich Parpart At this point, irresponsible motorcycle drives could kill a hundred people and nothing will change. And people will continue to die from irresponsible motorcycle drivers because the relevant agencies are at a loss in finding and implementing new solutions – which is unsurprising given they only care when a huge case causes public uproar. The unfortunate death of ophthalmologist Waraluck “Mor Kratai” Supawatjariyakul stirred up public awareness and brought out experts who have long argued that changes were needed to better protect pedestrians. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Full story: https://www.thaienquirer.com/38644/opinion-it-should-not-require-a-national-tragedy-to-push-us-to-change-our-driving-habits -- © Copyright Thai Enquirer 2022-03-17 - 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

COVID-19: Thailand reports 25,456 news coronavirus cases, 77 deaths, 22,217 recoveries File photo Thailand on Thursday (March 17) reported 25,456 new COVID-19 cases, 22,217 recoveries and 77 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253740-covid-19-thailand-reports-25456-news-coronavirus-cases-77-deaths-22217-recoveries/ //CLOSED// /Admin

COVID-19: Thailand reports 25,456 news coronavirus cases, 77 deaths, 22,217 recoveries File photo Thailand on Thursday (March 17) reported 25,456 new COVID-19 cases, 22,217 recoveries and 77 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253740-covid-19-thailand-reports-25456-news-coronavirus-cases-77-deaths-22217-recoveries/

File photo Thailand on Thursday (March 17) reported 25,456 new COVID-19 cases, 22,217 recoveries and 77 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. Thursday’s cases bring the total number of COVID-19 infections in Thailand to 3,276,098 with 23,995 deaths. The news comes as the Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) is scheduled to discuss the ease of immigration measures, like Thailand Pass and Test and Go, Songkran, mask mandates, and the reopening of entertainment venues in the upcoming general meeting this Friday, March 18th. According to the reports of the Government House, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O’Cha, as the CCSA director, would participate in the meeting on Friday to update the general Covid-19 situation as well as to discuss and consider the easing of additional measures, including immigration relaxation for tourists, as proposed by the Ministry of Public Health.* *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 Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-03-17 - 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

Analysis: Business operators welcome legal reopening of nightlife but proposed ultra strict rules a possible party pooper By Adam Judd Thailand-Yesterday, March 16th, 2022, members of the Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration or CCSA acknowledged that the long closed bar, nightlife, entertainment, and pub industry would be finally seriously discussed about a legal opening in Thailand. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253738-analysis-business-operators-welcome-legal-reopening-of-nightlife-but-proposed-ultra-strict-rules-a-possible-party-pooper/

By Adam Judd Thailand-Yesterday, March 16th, 2022, members of the Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration or CCSA acknowledged that the long closed bar, nightlife, entertainment, and pub industry would be finally seriously discussed about a legal opening in Thailand. Due to Covid-19 measures the industry has been legally closed since April of 2021 although has been allowed to operate as temporary restaurants in a sort of grey area in the interim since December. The proposed legal opening…which we note is only a proposal and by no means is set in stone or guaranteed to happen…was welcomed by many in the nightlife industry. However, it’s not likely that many saw the proposed rules being discussed that Thai media has posted since. We will list those in a moment. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/03/17/analysis-business-operators-welcome-legal-reopening-of-nightlife-but-proposed-ultra-strict-rules-a-possible-party-pooper/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-03-17 - 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

Kenny G to headline International Jazz & Blues Festival 2022 at True Arena Hua Hin By Online Reporter file photo Grammy and American Music Award-winning artist Kenny G is to headline an international jazz festival in Hua Hin in May. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253734-kenny-g-to-headline-international-jazz-blues-festival-2022-at-true-arena-hua-hin/