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Four tourists injured in fall from scenic viewpoint on Thailand’s Larn Island Four tourists sustained serious injuries when they fell from a viewing point onto a rocky beach on Larn Island, close to Pattaya, after a wooden railing gave way. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250388-four-tourists-injured-in-fall-from-scenic-viewpoint-on-thailand’s-larn-island/

Four tourists sustained serious injuries when they fell from a viewing point onto a rocky beach on Larn Island, close to Pattaya, after a wooden railing gave way. Two days after the accident, Pattaya City officials, led by deputy permanent secretary Kiattisak Sriwongchai, visited the site yesterday (Monday) for an inspection, before ordering major repairs. He also promised that officials will inspect the viewpoint, which is popular among visitors to the island, on daily basis. One of the victims suffered bleeding to the brain and a punctured lung. He is currently under close observation at the Muang hospital in Pattaya. Two others were sent to Bangkok hospitals for treatment, while the fourth was sent to a private hospital in Laem Chabang in Chon Buri province. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/four-tourists-injured-in-fall-from-scenic-viewpoint-on-thailands-larn-island/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-02-15 - 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

Barrier-Free Expressway Service Starts BANGKOK, Feb 15 (TNA) – The Highways Department will start its full-scale system of barrier-free expressway toll collection called M-Flow tonight. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250387-barrier-free-expressway-service-starts/

BANGKOK, Feb 15 (TNA) – The Highways Department will start its full-scale system of barrier-free expressway toll collection called M-Flow tonight. Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob said he had ordered the Highways Department to develop the M-Flow system to relieve traffic congestion at toll plazas. The department invited motorists to subscribe to the service and started to test the system in October last year. The department gradually improved the system which is finally ready for its full-scale operation at 10pm on Feb 15. Highways director-general Sarawut Songsivilai said the M-Flow system would start at Thap Chang 1, Thap Chang 2, Thanyaburi 1 and Thanyaburi 2 toll plazas on Inter-City Motorway No. 9. Subscribers can use the system and will be billed later. Full story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-883376 -- © Copyright TNA 2022-02-15 - 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

World's worst mum? She's drunk, drops kid off motorcycle in middle of road and doesn't realise it Picture: 77kaoded 77kaoded reported on a truly unbelievable story that begs the question of the lack of responsibility of the mother involved. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250384-worlds-worst-mum-shes-drunk-drops-kid-off-motorcycle-in-middle-of-road-and-doesnt-realise-it/

Picture: 77kaoded 77kaoded reported on a truly unbelievable story that begs the question of the lack of responsibility of the mother involved. Muang Sa Kaeo police were shocked when a member of the public reported finding a four months old infant in the middle of the Sa Kaeo to Aranyaprathet Road on Sunday night. The child had minor head injuries and was taken to the local hospital. A social media appeal was launched to try and find the mother. A short while after as Pol Lt-Col Manop Kiawwanich went to the scene to investigate a man and a woman called Mathana Thaenhan, 30, turned up to inquire if they'd found a child. Mathana explained that she had been to a festival with her boyfriend and was holding her infant son between him and her on a motorcycle. She was so drunk that she dropped the infant without realising it. Then she recovered her senses and went back he was nowhere to be found having already been discovered and taken to the hospital. Police thought it might have been deliberate but CCTV showed her returning to the scene to look for her son and going to the local hospital. Reporters went to investigate at the address the mother gave police and found only people who said she was not there much after her parents died. Aetna Platinum+ Light on premium, great on coverage -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-02-15 - 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 It was not reported whether the mother was facing charges.

AIS to Compensate Customers Affected by Service Disruption BANGKOK, Feb 15 (TNA) – The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) ordered Advanced Info Service (AIS) to explain the one-hour-long disruption of its mobile phone and internet services on Valentine's Day as the company will compensate customers for. the incident. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250382-ais-to-compensate-customers-affected-by-service-disruption/

BANGKOK, Feb 15 (TNA) – The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) ordered Advanced Info Service (AIS) to explain the one-hour-long disruption of its mobile phone and internet services on Valentine's Day as the company will compensate customers for. the incident. The mobile phone and internet connection of AIS customers was out of service in some areas from 7.30am to 8.30am yesterday. The incident made the top Twitter hashtag in the country. Trairat Wiriyasirikul, acting secretary-general of the NBTC, said the NBTC office convened AIS to clarify the issue and report its solutions today and compensation for affected customers. Full story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-883359 -- © Copyright TNA 2022-02-15 - 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

Bangchak expands green energy portfolio with UK start-up Transitus Energy By Panithan Onthaworn Bangchak Corporation Plc (BCP), one of Thailand’s leading energy firms, unveiled its investment in Transitus Energy, a hydrogen-focused energy start-up based in the United Kingdom, as part of green business expansion. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250381-bangchak-expands-green-energy-portfolio-with-uk-start-up-transitus-energy/

By Panithan Onthaworn Bangchak Corporation Plc (BCP), one of Thailand’s leading energy firms, unveiled its investment in Transitus Energy, a hydrogen-focused energy start-up based in the United Kingdom, as part of green business expansion. Chief executive Chaiwat Kovavisarach said that Bangchak’s subsidiary BCP Innovation (BCPI) has signed an initial agreement with Transitus, with BCPI acquiring 40 per cent of stake. “Bangchak is advancing our policy of investing in world-changing businesses,” Chaiwat said, adding that the investment will support the world’s transition to zero greenhouse gas emissions over the coming decades. Full story: https://www.thaienquirer.com/37540/bangchak-expands-green-energy-portfolio-with-uk-start-up-transitus-energy/ -- © Copyright Thai Enquirer 2022-02-15 - 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

Public-Private Paper Recycling Project Launched To Make Cardboard Furniture For Donation By Namo Vananupong BANGKOK (NNT) - The Bio-Circular-Green Model mandates effective use of biological resources, re-using materials within a circular economy, and propagating a green economy to reduce impacts on the planet. A paper recycling project was launched yesterday (14 Feb) by the industry ministry and SCG Packaging to further drive the BCG Model. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250379-public-private-paper-recycling-project-launched-to-make-cardboard-furniture-for-donation/

By Namo Vananupongv BANGKOK (NNT) - The Bio-Circular-Green Model mandates effective use of biological resources, re-using materials within a circular economy, and propagating a green economy to reduce impacts on the planet. A paper recycling project was launched yesterday (14 Feb) by the industry ministry and SCG Packaging to further drive the BCG Model. The Ministry of Industry and 7 organizations under its jurisdiction have joined with SCG Packaging Plc. to take in 8,000 kilograms of used paper. The paper will be recycled and processed into a range of products that will be donated for public benefit. Some of the products are beds, students’ desks and canteen tables made of cardboard. The project was also initiated to mark the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Ministry of Industry. Industry Ministry Permanent Secretary Kobchai Sungsitthisawad said the initiative adheres to the Bio-Circular-Green model as it reduces paper use and promotes recycling. SCG Packaging is joining this attempt to leverage the circular economy by making use of its packaging and recycling know-how. The project’s paper waste sorting activities will enable precise paper amounts to be calculated and put into storage. An efficient recycling process will then turn the paper waste into environmentally-friendly products. -- © Copyright NNT 2022-02-15 - 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

Two students dead in horror smash in Surin - monk was driving Picture: Sim Rath A monk was behind the wheel of a Nissan Sunny that smashed into a lamppost and road sign in Ta Ong sub-district of Muang Surin in north east Thailand yesterday afternoon. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250378-two-students-dead-in-horror-smash-in-surin-monk-was-driving/

Picture: Sim Rath A monk was behind the wheel of a Nissan Sunny that smashed into a lamppost and road sign in Ta Ong sub-district of Muang Surin in north east Thailand yesterday afternoon. Phra Warin of Wat Phrik Thaksin had been returning from a religious songs singing competition at Chula University. With him in the car were four of his religious studies students he taught at a school. Dead at the scene was Weeraphan, aged just 11. Three other students aged 12 (2) and 11 were also in the car. One subsequently died in hospital, reported Siam Rath. They reported that there was heavy rain and the car aquaplaned after hitting flood waters by a T-juction and bend. Thenmee police are investigating. Aetna Platinum+ Light on premium, great on coverage -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-02-15 - 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

Painted walls by Thai artists at the French Embassy in Bangkok « An Embassy is the siégé of a diplomatic mission of a particular country based in another country/s capital». The establishment of an embassy is the proof of the will to talk, cooperate and build a solid relationship between those 2 countries. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250376-painted-walls-by-thai-artists-at-the-french-embassy-in-bangkok/

« An Embassy is the siege of a diplomatic mission of a particular country based in another country's capital». The establishment of an embassy is the proof of the will to talk, cooperate and build a solid relationship between those 2 countries. It is most certainly the case for the French embassy in Thailand, established many centuries ago, on the banks of the Chao Praya river. But, in the opinion of the French Ambassador to Thailand, M. Thierry Mathou, the embassy and the walls around should also be the symbol of the friendship between France and Thailand. According to him, the outside walls of the embassy should not be a barrier between our 2 countries. It should be a display that bear the symbols of the long-lasting and friendly relation between our two countries. The result is an original work composed of several paintings exhibited on the walls of the French Embassy in Bangkok, to illustrate the richness of the dialogue between France and Thailand. Started in September 2021, the project came to completion in February 2022. The teams of "Restaurateurs sans Frontières" under Mr. Robert Bougrain's direction and in collaboration with students from Poh Chang Academy of Arts, created an original artwork composed of several paintings displayed on the Embassy's external walls to illustrate the richness of the dialogue between France and Thailand. The audio description of the paintings was made by students from the French International School of Bangkok (Lycée Français International de Bangkok: LFIB). It can be read and listened to by scanning the QR code next to each painting. This project received help and support from many stakeholders, especially from some of the most important French companies operating in Thailand, such as Saint-Gobain or Dextra, which brought their French expertise to realize the project. --2022-02-15

Scary! Man wandering around Udon Thani with a knife arrested before trouble starts Picture: Siam Rath Posts on Facebook praised the Thai police in Udon Thani after a man produced a knife in the downtown area. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250374-scary-man-wandering-around-udon-thani-with-a-knife-arrested-before-trouble-starts/

Picture: Siam Rath Posts on Facebook praised the Thai police in Udon Thani after a man produced a knife in the downtown area. The man - perhaps with mental problems or on drugs - had asked the way to local offices. When someone said they didn't know he reacted angrily demanding why they didn't know and produced a knife and started hurling expletives. Up to eight officers responded in 5 minutes. It happened near the 7-Eleven opposite the KFC shop at UD Town. Nearby in 2020 two students were stabbed and killed in an incident that shocked the north eastern thai city, reported Siam Rath. Aetna Platinum+ Light on premium, great on coverage -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-02-15 - 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

Alcohol in Bangkok: BMA continue softly-softly approach after Covid-19 alcohol regulations eased Picture: Daily News ASEAN NOW suggests that the Bangkok Metropolitan Authority or BMA continue to adopt a softly- softly approach after alcohol restrictions were eased in the Thai capital. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250372-alcohol-in-bangkok-bma-continue-softly-softly-approach-after-covid-19-alcohol-regulations-eased/

Picture: Daily News ASEAN NOW suggests that the Bangkok Metropolitan Authority or BMA continue to adopt a softly- softly approach after alcohol restrictions were eased in the Thai capital. Warnings far outweighed prosecutions when law breaking was found, it was revealed at the latest executive meeting chaired by deputy governor Sakonthee Phatthiyakul yesterday. Checks had been made by the police, military and BMA representatives across all 50 of Bangkok's districts looking at places with SHA, SHA+ and other accreditation. There were 15,840 checks, 650 warnings, 12 prosecutions and one solitary closure order. In total 23 warnings were issued for serving booze after hours and 206 establishments were flouting SHA rules by serving alcohol. Action against people illegally using the sidewalks to ride on or park continued apace, however. Since July 2018 there have been 40,480 cases dealt with. 3,830 resulted in warnings but the majority - nearly 35,000 resulted in fines. Consequently the BMA has collected 44,238,000 baht from such infractions. A warning issued via the meeting suggested that people could be fined 2,000 baht for driving or parking on the sidewalk and the fine would be 5,000 baht if someone was hit, reported Daily News. Aetna Platinum+ Light on premium, great on coverage -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-02-15 - 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

Workers’ skills being evaluated as Thailand seeks to export skilled workers to Saudi Arabia By Namo Vananupong BANGKOK (NNT) - The skills of Thai workers who want to work abroad are now being rapidly assessed, especially for occupations that are in urgent demand by foreign employers. This effort comes in response to the government’s policy to send Thai workers to Saudi Arabia. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250371-workers’-skills-being-evaluated-as-thailand-seeks-to-export-skilled-workers-to-saudi-arabia/

By Namo Vananupong BANGKOK (NNT) - The skills of Thai workers who want to work abroad are now being rapidly assessed, especially for occupations that are in urgent demand by foreign employers. This effort comes in response to the government’s policy to send Thai workers to Saudi Arabia. Department of Skill Development Director-General Prateep Songlumyong inspected the KTC Skills Testing Center in Lam Lukka district of Pathum Thani. The inspection was aimed at making sure Thai workers will be ready to be sent to Saudi Arabia. The Department of Skill Development has been assigning testing centers for occupations in need by employers. Examples of such occupations are engine mechanics, electricians, construction technicians, cooks, hotel personnel, logistics coordinators, and truck drivers. Getting tested at a skills testing center improves work opportunities and career progression for each worker. Employers of tested workers can be confident the individuals are knowledgeable and their skills fit the job position. KTC Skills Testing Center is used to evaluate the skills of job seekers who wanted to work abroad. The center is able to evaluate the skills of 24 occupations in the categories of welders, electricians, auto mechanics and construction technicians. People who are interested in working in Saudi Arabia can register on the Department of Employment’s website. They may also call the Ministry of Labor’s hotline number 1506, and press 2. -- © Copyright NNT 2022-02-15 - 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

Famous presenter's sister arrested by Thai police for 13 million baht fraud Daily News Thai Caption: Younger sister of famous presenter Officers of Thailand's ECD - Economic Crime Division - arrested 38 year old Napassorn on a warrant issued on February 11th for defrauding the public. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250369-famous-presenters-sister-arrested-by-thai-police-for-13-million-baht-fraud/

Daily News Thai Caption: Younger sister of famous presenter Officers of Thailand's ECD - Economic Crime Division - arrested 38 year old Napassorn on a warrant issued on February 11th for defrauding the public. She was picked up in front of a house in Kram sub-district of Klaeng, Rayong. Daily News reported that the suspect is the younger sister of a famous Thai presenter. It is claimed that in 2020 and 2021 via Facebook she offered high rates in a short term investment scam. Instead of coming through with her fake promises she made off with 13 million, it is alleged. Victims were fobbed off with excuses until the police got involved. Police warned the public about getting involved in "too good to be true" investments online. Daily News didn't say who she was related to. Aetna Platinum+ Light on premium, great on coverage -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-02-15 - 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