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Investigation underway as suspected piece of aircraft washes up on beach in southern Thailand Picture: INN INN reported that a dealer in second hand goods out scavenging on Tha Phaya beach in Pak Phanang district of Nakhon Sri Thammarat found a large piece of metal believed to be part of an aircraft. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253484-investigation-underway-as-suspected-piece-of-aircraft-washes-up-on-beach-in-southern-thailand/

Picture: INN INN reported that a dealer in second hand goods out scavenging on Tha Phaya beach in Pak Phanang district of Nakhon Sri Thammarat found a large piece of metal believed to be part of an aircraft. It is 1.8 meters wide, 3.16 meters long weighing about 70-80 kgs. It has the number CCBU 07ZS in many places. There is evidence of burn marks in two places. Local kamnan Pramote Reuangdit said that air experts had said they were 80% sure it was part of some kind of aircraft but precisely what is not yet known. Picture: INN It is being stored at a bank's facilities ahead of a detailed examination. Pramote offered his opinion that it was an aircraft that has suffered an explosion or fire before plunging into the sea. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe The fact it was covered in barnacles indicated it had been in the sea for some time. He noted that a similar discovery was made in the area 6 years ago. Aetna Platinum+ Light on premium, great on coverage -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-03-15 - 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

Thai footballer sacked after shocking elbow on rival player By Online Reporter A Thai footballer has been sacked after carrying out a shocking attack on a rival player. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253483-thai-footballer-sacked-after-shocking-elbow-on-rival-player/

By Online Reporter A Thai footballer has been sacked after carrying out a shocking attack on a rival player. Aitsaret Noichaiboon, who plays for Bangkok FC in Thailand’s third tier launched a brutal Muay Thai style elbow on Supasan Ruangsuphanimit from Bangkok University FC during a game on Sunday. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Noichaiboon, was sacked a short time after being shown a red card over the incident. During the last minute of the match, with Bangkok FC trailing 3-0, Ruangsuphanimit could be seen kicking out at Noichaiboon as the players challenged for the ball. Full story: https://www.huahintoday.com/sports/thai-footballer-sacked-after-shocking-elbow-on-rival-player/ -- © Copyright Hua Hin Today 2022-03-15 - 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

Rottweiler owner reneges on compensation agreement after nine year old boy is savaged by three dogs Picture: INN A father went to the media for help in obtaining justice after his nine year old son was savagely attacked by three Rottweiler dogs in Korat. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253482-rottweiler-owner-reneges-on-compensation-agreement-after-nine-year-old-boy-is-savaged-by-three-dogs/

Picture: INN A father went to the media for help in obtaining justice after his nine year old son was savagely attacked by three Rottweiler dogs in Korat. The breed is described online as "good-natured" but a US club warns that they can become destructive and out of control if not properly trained, notes ASEAN NOW. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Tawatchai Anuwet, 45, from Khun Thong sub-district in Bua Yai district, Nakhon Ratchasima said that the owner of the dogs had reneged on an agreement to pay him 1.3 million baht. His son went fishing with friends at 7 am on January 22nd. Three dogs had got out of a chicken farm and attacked him about 300 meters from the farm. He had horrific wounds to his head, arms, legs, body, ears, neck and was covered in blood. Picture: INN He also had a ruptured lung meaning that he had to be transferred from Bua Yai hospital to Maharat Nakhon Rathasima Hospital where he spent 10 days in ICU. Since then he has had to endure 12 surgeries and has more work to be done on his arm on April 11th. After a report was filed with the Bua Yai police the father asked for 3 million baht which was bargained down to an agreed 1.3 million baht. But since the agreement was made the dogs' owner has said he is only prepared to pay 200,000 baht and said he is prepared to go to prison if pressed for more. He told the father to sue him in court, reported INN. Picture: INN Wikipedia describes the Rottweiler breed as "steady, self-assured, devoted, fearless, good-natured, alert, obedient, confident, calm and courageous". The American Rottweiler Club states: "For us, the Rottweilers are the best breed in the world, but we firmly believe they are not a dog for everyone. Rottweilers require a calm, stable and firm "pack leader" or they will assume that role for you. Puppies AND adults need socialization, exercise and stimulating mental challenges. With these things, you will have a wonderful companion" But the club adds ominiously: "Without (these things) your Rottweiler may become destructive and out of control". Aetna Platinum+ Light on premium, great on coverage -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-03-15 - 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

Top cop "Big Tor" impresses the public as he helps accident victim in Chiang Rai Picture: Siam Rath Siam Rath reported that the entourage of top policeman stopped to help the victim of a collision between a motorcycle and a pick-up in Muang district of Chiang Rai in the north of Thailand yesterday morning. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253477-top-cop-big-tor-impresses-the-public-as-he-helps-accident-victim-in-chiang-rai/

Picture: Siam Rath Siam Rath reported that the entourage of top policeman stopped to help the victim of a collision between a motorcycle and a pick-up in Muang district of Chiang Rai in the north of Thailand yesterday morning. RTP bigwig Pol Lt-Gen Torsak "Big Tor" Sukwimon was in the area of Wat Khua Khrae when he ordered his car to stop. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe He rendered assistance to the victim at the scene ensuring they were helped into an ambulance and taken to a nearby hospital. He also ensured that traffic was properly controlled impressing people at the scene of the accident. Aetna Platinum+ Light on premium, great on coverage -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-03-15 - 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

Progressive Movement unveils draft charter to decentralize local administration Photo from Facebook page “คณะก้าวหน้า – Progressive Movement” The Progressive Movement has unveiled its draft constitutional amendment which seeks to dismantle state control over local administrative bodies by giving them more freedom and independence in the management of local affairs. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253476-progressive-movement-unveils-draft-charter-to-decentralize-local-administration/

Photo from Facebook page “คณะก้าวหน้า – Progressive Movement” The Progressive Movement has unveiled its draft constitutional amendment which seeks to dismantle state control over local administrative bodies by giving them more freedom and independence in the management of local affairs. Progressive Movement Leader and one of the 22 initiators of the draft, Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, told the media today that he will start collecting the signatures of the 22, after which the draft will be submitted to parliament ahead of the launch of a campaign, tentatively on April 1st, to collect signatures from members of the public to support the drafts. At least 50,000 signatures are needed to second any draft amendment for deliberation in parliament. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/progressive-movement-unveils-draft-charter-to-decentralize-local-administration/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-03-15 - 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

Top Muay Thai boxer "Buakhao" puts US servicemen through their martial arts paces in Lopburi Picture: Thai Rath Top Muay Thai boxer Sombat Banchamek - better known as Buakhao - now an army lieutenant, was invited as the lecturer for training at the Hanuman Guardian 2022 exercises at the Erawan Fort in Lopburi. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253474-top-muay-thai-boxer-buakhao-puts-us-servicemen-through-their-martial-arts-paces-in-lopburi/

Picture: Thai Rath Top Muay Thai boxer Sombat Banchamek - better known as Buakhao - now an army lieutenant, was invited as the lecturer for training at the Hanuman Guardian 2022 exercises at the Erawan Fort in Lopburi. He showed US and Thai servicemen the theory and practice of the Thai martial art known as Muay Thai or Thai Boxing. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Thai Rath reported that the pro's expert guidance was well received by the keen participants during the training. Hanuman Guardin 2022 runs from February 11th to March 24th this year with yesterday's Muay Thai training clearly one of the highlights for the soldiers. Aetna Platinum+ Light on premium, great on coverage -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-03-15 - 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

Mother and new lover under suspicion in death of one year old boy in Bangkok Picture: Thai Rath Ratburana police were called to a house in Soi Pracha-uthit 14 on Monday evening after the death of a one year four months old boy. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253472-mother-and-new-lover-under-suspicion-in-death-of-one-year-old-boy-in-bangkok/

Picture: Thai Rath Ratburana police were called to a house in Soi Pracha-uthit 14 on Monday evening after the death of a one year four months old boy. When officers arrived Jit Phiwngam, 48, was cradling the dead infant named as Nong Nawa. Nawa's mother Panatda Daranonbutr, 21, was in floods of tears. The child had been dead between 2 and 3 hours, reported Thai Rath, apparently from blunt force trauma. He was bruised with a split lip. The child's step father Koji Nanthawong, 23, was taken into custody. Panatda told investigators that she is a karaoke worker. Her husband died in September of last year and she met Koji two months ago. He is a delivery rider for Lalamove. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe She said that she had been at work until morning. When she returned the baby was in his cot but died by 3 pm. Koji has many charges for drugs against his name. The pair have been separated as they give evidence after many inconsistencies in the mother's evidence arose. She initially claimed that Koji was out when police arrived but he was hiding in the house. He denied attacking the child. The body of the infant was handed to Poh Teck Tung rescue for an autopsy at Sirirat Hospital. Investigations continue. Aetna Platinum+ Light on premium, great on coverage -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-03-15 - 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

Majority want Thailand to open up, Covid to be declared endemic – Thai Enquirer poll By Cod Satrusayang In an online poll conducted by Thai Enquirer, over 70 per cent of respondees said that they were in favour of removing all remaining Covid-19 restrictions and opening the country back up. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253470-majority-want-thailand-to-open-up-covid-to-be-declared-endemic-–-thai-enquirer-poll/

By Cod Satrusayang In an online poll conducted by Thai Enquirer, over 70 per cent of respondees said that they were in favour of removing all remaining Covid-19 restrictions and opening the country back up. The Thai government reaffirmed this week that they intended to open the country by mid-year and declare the disease endemic. Anutin Charnvirakul, the Minister of Public Health, said that “it was time” to remove restrictions and increase booster vaccinations so that the country could get back to normalcy. Anutin and the cabinet said that such a move was necessary to boost the country’s ailing economy. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Discover Cigna’s range of health insurance solutions created for expats and local nationals living in Thailand - click to view Full story: https://www.thaienquirer.com/38565/majority-want-thailand-to-open-up-covid-to-be-declared-endemic-thai-enquirer-poll/ -- © Copyright Thai Enquirer 2022-03-15 - 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

UPDATE: RTP promise justice as Porsche driving top cop's son over the alcohol limit Picture: Daily News Pornmet Songmetta - the rich son of billionaire former top cop General Wirachai Songmetta - has tested over the limit for alcohol. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253469-rtp-promise-justice-as-porsche-driving-top-cops-son-over-the-alcohol-limit/

RTP promise justice as Porsche driving top cop's son over the alcohol limit Picture: Daily News Pornmet Songmetta - the rich son of billionaire former top cop General Wirachai Songmetta - has tested over the limit for alcohol. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253469-rtp-promise-justice-as-porsche-driving-top-cops-son-over-the-alcohol-limit/

Picture: Daily News Pornmet Songmetta - the rich son of billionaire former top cop General Wirachai Songmetta - has tested over the limit for alcohol. Met region 8 commande Maj-Gen Manop Sukhonthanaphat confirmed this yesterday. Pornmet was invoved in a collision with a Pakistani national on a motorcycle that left the foreigner dead at the end of last week. Daily News reported that Pornmet was above the 50 mg % limit but did not state how much. They also said that he tested negative for the presence of drugs. Manop said that investigations continue as to with whom and where Pornmet was drinking. He would now be charged with negligent driving causing death and DUI. Whether a speeding charge would be added is still under investigation. Manop promised justice for all sides in the case. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe That will be at the forefront of public fears in the case, notes ASEAN NOW. The case of red Bull heir Vorayuth Yoovidhya or Boss is still discussed almost daily after the scion fled abroad facing similar charges related to the death of a policeman in Bangkok in 2012. he remains a fugitive from justice. The Yoovidhya family is one of the richest in Thailand. Wirachai was named in a Forbes list as the 36th richest person in Thailand last year. His family and son Pornmet have multiple interests in production and power generation companies. Wirachai was sacked from the RTP after leaking a tape to the media between himself and former RTP chief Pol Gen Chakthip Chaijinda. Aetna Platinum+ Light on premium, great on coverage -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-03-15 - 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

“Prostitution Law: Amend or Revoke?” seminar held in Pattaya with adult industry professionals, government officials, and dozens of relevant agencies By Goong Nang(GN) Pattaya, Thailand- Yesterday, the 14th of March 2022, at Pullman Hotel Pattaya, Mr. Thanyawat Kamolwongwat, a Pattaya council member and a spokesman for the committee of children, youth, women, elderly, disabled people, ethnic groups, and LGBTQ groups, took a role as a chairperson to open the “Prostitution Law: Amend or Revoke?” seminar. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253468-“prostitution-law-amend-or-revoke”-seminar-held-in-pattaya-with-adult-industry-professionals-government-officials-and-dozens-of-relevant-agencies/

By Goong Nang(GN) Pattaya, Thailand- Yesterday, the 14th of March 2022, at Pullman Hotel Pattaya, Mr. Thanyawat Kamolwongwat, a Pattaya council member and a spokesman for the committee of children, youth, women, elderly, disabled people, ethnic groups, and LGBTQ groups, took a role as a chairperson to open the “Prostitution Law: Amend or Revoke?” seminar. The event was observed by Ms. Thitilak Khampha, Deputy Governor of Chonburi Province, and Mr. Banlue Kullawanit, Deputy Mayor of Pattaya, and attended by dozens of relevant agencies, including those in the adult industry and sex worker activists. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe The objective behind this seminar was to raise the issues of the enforcement of the Prevention and Suppression of Prostitution Act of 1996 in order to illustrate solutions to the law and to receive opinions that will pave the way to fix its enforcement and make it more reasonable in the future, according to those attending. For a long time in Thailand prior to 1960, prostitution had been in the light and accepted by law and society, but due to the expansion of tourism, economy, community, and politics, many problems had spurted from prostitution in which Thailand agreed to follow and conduct a law known as the Prevention and Suppression of Prostitution Act of 1960. However, this law was later revoked and re-enacted as the Prevention and Suppression of Prostitution Act of 1996. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/03/15/prostitution-law-amend-or-revoke-seminar-held-in-pattaya-with-adult-industry-professionals-government-officials-and-dozens-of-relevant-agencies/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-03-15 - 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

Russian embassy in Thailand blocks foreign media from attending press conference on Ukraine invasion By Cod Satrusayang The Russian embassy in Thailand is due to hold a press conference for Thai-based media on Tuesday to clarify the “situation” in Ukraine and also remark on bilateral Thailand-Russia relations. However foreign media that registered for the event have seemingly had their request to attend denied despite early registration. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253465-russian-embassy-in-thailand-blocks-foreign-media-from-attending-press-conference-on-ukraine-invasion/

By Cod Satrusayang The Russian embassy in Thailand is due to hold a press conference for Thai-based media on Tuesday to clarify the “situation” in Ukraine and also remark on bilateral Thailand-Russia relations. However foreign media that registered for the event have seemingly had their request to attend denied despite early registration. Thailand was one of 141 countries to condemn Russia for its illegal invasion of Ukraine at a historic UN General Assembly meeting on March 3. Hundreds of Russian tourists are also stuck in the country following sanctions which have limited the use of credit cards by Russian nationals. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Full story: https://www.thaienquirer.com/38560/russian-embassy-in-thailand-blocks-foreign-media-from-attending-press-conference-on-ukraine-invasion/ -- © Copyright Thai Enquirer 2022-03-15 - 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

COVID-19: Thailand reports 19,742 new coronavirus cases, 70 deaths, 24,125 recoveries File photo Thailand on Tuesday (March 15) reported 19,742 new COVID-19 cases, 24,125 recoveries and 70 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1253461-covid-19-thailand-reports-19742-new-coronavirus-cases-70-deaths-24125-recoveries/ //CLOSE// /Admin