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Valentine's Day: Even elephants can fall in love - tusker with the biggest attributes scores with widow Daily News Thai Caption: Elephants marry Daily News reported on a mock wedding at an elephant camp yesterday in Chiang Mai to mark Valentine's Day today, February 14th. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250252-valentines-day-even-elephants-can-fall-in-love-tusker-with-the-biggest-attributes-scores-with-widow/

Daily News Thai Caption: Elephants marry Daily News reported on a mock wedding at an elephant camp yesterday in Chiang Mai to mark Valentine's Day today, February 14th. Getting hitched at the Mae Sa camp were 39 year old Ot - who has the biggest tusks in the camp - and 23 year old Pangkhunsap or "Mae Paen". Picture: Daily News The happy couple were given various bows and tied together with "sai sin" - auspicious holy string. They were then treated to a wedding cake feast made up of bananas, water melon, rice and cereals. Picture: Daily News Camp director Anchalee Kanmaphijit said that loved blossomed between the pair after Mae Paen - who has a three year old offspring - was widowed when her previous mate dropped dead. They have proven to the world that elephants as well as humans can fall in love, gushed Anchalee. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-02-14 - 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

Covid latest: Thailand prepares to donate vaccine to six needy countries Thai PBS reported that Thailand will soon be donating vaccine - Astra Zeneca - to countries in need. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250251-covid-latest-thailand-prepares-to-donate-vaccine-to-six-needy-countries/

Thai PBS reported that Thailand will soon be donating vaccine - Astra Zeneca - to countries in need. Myanmar will be getting up to a million doses, Laos and Vietnam 300,000 each, Nepal 400,000, Kenya 550,000 and Ethiopia a million. In addition 400,140 doses of Pfizer from France and 122,400 doses of Astra Zeneca from Singapore received in reciprocal arrangements will be returned. CCSA spokesman Dr Taveesin Visanuyothin said that despite cases being on the rise - particularly in tourist areas where alcohol is allowed - there were no plans to change the color designations yet. He called on the public to ensure this continued and cases don't spiral into the tens of thousands by adopting the necessary preventive measures to limit spread of the virus. Health insurance plans that meet the long stay visa requirements -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-02-14 - 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

Survey Shows Teenagers Favor Unprotected Intercourse on Valentine’s Day By Paul Rujopakarn BANGKOK (NNT) - A recent survey by the Department of Health Service Support (HSS) showed teenagers favor having unprotected intercourse as part of Valentine’s Day celebrations. The department also stressed the importance of providing proper sexual education to youths. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250250-survey-shows-teenagers-favor-unprotected-intercourse-on-valentine’s-day/

By Paul Rujopakarn BANGKOK (NNT) - A recent survey by the Department of Health Service Support (HSS) showed teenagers favor having unprotected intercourse as part of Valentine’s Day celebrations. The department also stressed the importance of providing proper sexual education to youths. The survey, with a sample size of 1,000 participants aged 12-18, indicated that 88.9% of respondents said they intended to consume alcoholic beverages on the romantic holiday and were hoping to perform intercourse afterwards. The poll also said 68.2% of those surveyed were considering having unprotected sex on Valentine’s Day, while 40% said having experiencing intimacy on such a day was to be expected. 39.1% said they planned to lose their virginity on Valentine’s Day. The survey reflects a common belief among teenagers that drinking alcohol leads into sexual intercourse. The HSS explained that alcoholic beverages negatively affect the brain’s functions, slowing down movement and critical decision-making processes. This can ultimately lead to having unprotected sex, contracting sexual transmitted illnesses and even unplanned pregnancy. Additionally, the department said gatherings on the occasion will likely increase the chance of spreading COVID-19. The HSS has called for all sides to raise awareness and provide teens with appropriate sex education and information. Safe sex, contraceptives and teen pregnancies are among the most essential concerns. The department also said sex is a responsibility and should only happen when an individual is ready. -- © Copyright NNT 2022-02-14 - 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

Motorcycle taxi rider shoots ex's new lover dead - they were doing the washing when "win" attacked A motorcycle taxi rider or "win" - furious that his ex wife had shacked up with a younger man - started an argument with him as the couple were doing the washing at a house in Samut Prakan yesterday. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250246-motorcycle-taxi-rider-shoots-exs-new-lover-dead-they-were-doing-the-washing-when-win-attacked/

A motorcycle taxi rider or "win" - furious that his ex wife had shacked up with a younger man - started an argument with him as the couple were doing the washing at a house in Samut Prakan yesterday. He then returned with a gun to shoot him dead. Three shots were fired. Seriously injured at the scene in Soi Sai Luat, Soi 8 in Pak Nam, Samut Prakan was Methi, 30 from Chiang Rai. He had been shot several times next to a washing machine. He was being cradled by his partner Sawitri, 37, when rescue and police arrived. He died later in a local hospital. The shooter was Lertchai, 40, her ex husband. The daughter of the house owner Natthinee, 23, told 77kaoded that the couple did not live there but had come to use a washing machine at the property. She said she heard an argument then for some time everything went quiet. But some time later she heard 3 or four shots and saw Lertchai standing there with a .38 revolver in his hand. He fled on a motorcycle parked nearby. Sawitri's mother Daeng, 71, said her daughter and Lertchai had been together for many years before they split up 3-4 months ago. Their children aged 19 and 20 had gone to live with Lertchai while her daughter had moved in with her new man in the area. The shooter was arrested by police about one kilometer away and admitted the killing saying he was "resentful". He claimed to have got the gun two years ago at a fesitival. He has been charged with murder and weapons offences and detained. Health insurance plans that meet the long stay visa requirements -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-02-14 - 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 film crews are sought after across the world, why then do Thai films lag so far behind? By Cod Satrusayang Thailand’s film crews are sought after. Directors and producers around the world want to work with Thai film crews because of their low cost and high professionalism. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250243-thai-film-crews-are-sought-after-across-the-world-why-then-do-thai-films-lag-so-far-behind/

By Cod Satrusayang Thailand’s film crews are sought after. Directors and producers around the world want to work with Thai film crews because of their low cost and high professionalism. Though Thailand likes to boast about its beautiful locations and diverse environments as major selling points to international movie and commercial productions, the biggest drawing points for foreign films to Thailand has been our crew. From grips to costumes to props to set construction, decades of experience have contributed to a mature and highly competitive industry. That is why Thai film crews are even flown abroad to places like Malaysia, Vietnam and South Korea to work on film production. Full story: https://www.thaienquirer.com/37473/thai-film-crews-are-sought-after-across-the-world-why-then-do-thai-films-lag-so-far-behind/ -- © Copyright Thai Enquirer 2022-02-14 - 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

As delays hit China-Thailand high speed railway, Bangkok counts the cost of paying its own way -- Thailand chose to forgo Chinese funding for a planned US$5.4 billion rail link, but money’s been tight since the pandemic hit its tourism-reliant economy -- Its holding up belt and road plans for a pan-Southeast Asia railway, but analysts say Bangkok’s still in Beijing’s good books – as a recent submarine deal shows Jitsiree Thongnoi in Bangkok Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha (R) meets with visiting Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Bangkok, Thailand, Oct. 15, 2020. Photo: Xinhua/Zhang Keren Every day, Laos’ first high speed train linking its capital Vientiane to Boten, a city on the Chinese border, leaves the station and brings goods and people up and down along its 414km route. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250242-as-delays-hit-china-thailand-high-speed-railway-bangkok-counts-the-cost-of-paying-its-own-way/

Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha (R) meets with visiting Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Bangkok, Thailand, Oct. 15, 2020. Photo: Xinhua/Zhang Keren -- Thailand chose to forgo Chinese funding for a planned US$5.4 billion rail link, but money’s been tight since the pandemic hit its tourism-reliant economy -- Its holding up belt and road plans for a pan-Southeast Asia railway, but analysts say Bangkok’s still in Beijing’s good books – as a recent submarine deal shows Jitsiree Thongnoi in Bangkok Every day, Laos’ first high speed train linking its capital Vientiane to Boten, a city on the Chinese border, leaves the station and brings goods and people up and down along its 414km route. The daily routine started in December following the completion of the rail link that took five years to build. In the northeast of Thailand, a planned rail line is being constructed to connect with the Laos section. The route, part of Beijing’s global trade strategy known as the Belt and Road Initiative, aims to connect Chinese trade and tourists to mainland Southeast Asia and through to the Strait of Malacca. But in Thailand, it could be at least a decade before Vientiane and the Thai capital Bangkok, situated more than 600km apart, could be connected via the high speed railway. Full story: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3166748/delays-hit-china-thailand-high-speed-railway-bangkok-counts -- © Copyright South China Morning Post 2022-02-14 - 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

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Three men of interest after new CCTV spot examined in case of robbery of footballer's wife Naew Na reported the latest developments into the robbery of an iPhone and attack on Cathy Hummels, wife of German footballer Mats Hummels. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250239-three-men-of-interest-after-new-cctv-spot-examined-in-case-of-robbery-of-footballers-wife/

Picture: Naew Na Naew Na reported the latest developments into the robbery of an iPhone and attack on Cathy Hummels, wife of German footballer Mats Hummels. Ms Hummels had been in Phang Nga filming a reality TV series before she was attacked and robbed shortly before leaving the kingdom. The media reported that a new angle from CCTV showed three men that the Tourist Police are trying to trace. A local called Chaiyaporn, 40, told the media that he believed the assailants are not local people. Locals have been pressing the Khokkloi authority for better CCTV coverage and improved lighting in the area of the attack. A volunteer tourist policeman called Suthin said that the case needed to be solved as it presented both Phang Nga and the country in a detrimental light. Health insurance plans that meet the long stay visa requirements -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-02-14 - 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

No change at zebras after the fuss: Motorcyclists routinely ignoring crossing as pedestrians run for their lives Picture: Siam Rath The national soul searching and reaction to the death of a doctor in Bangkok at a zebra crossing means nothing if a report by Siam Rath is anything to go by. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250238-no-change-at-zebras-after-the-fuss-motorcyclists-routinely-ignoring-crossing-as-pedestrians-run-for-their-lives/

Picture: Siam Rath The national soul searching and reaction to the death of a doctor in Bangkok at a zebra crossing means nothing if a report by Siam Rath is anything to go by. Nothing has changed after the death of Dr Kratai in Phayathai - everyone, especially motorcyclists are still ignoring the crossings. Siam Rath went to a crossing in Saphan Mai - another area of Bangkok - where the previous night a pedestrian and a motorcyclist were seiously injured. It was business as usual in daylight despite there being plenty of signage, warning signs and flashing lights. There was even a red flag for pedestrians to use. Motorclyclist were ignoring traders and members of the public crossing to entrance 2 at the Yingcharoen Market as reporters watched. The media said some had to run for their lives as the lawless riders did as they pleased. They quoted one local who blamed two wheel riders mostly. She said that she was forced to run when using the crossing. Hardly anyone stopped and she usually waited until there was a crowd before trying to cross. Picture: Siam Rath Earlier the same media Siam Rath had a report of the accident at the crossing where two people were injured. One was a 48 year old rider, another a 35 year old pedestrian. Health insurance plans that meet the long stay visa requirements -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-02-14 - 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

Valentine's Eve murder: Thai woman stabs her boyfriend to death after argument Daily News Thai Caption: (Woman) stabs her boyfriend to death On the eve of Valentine's Day comes news of a horrific murder by a 25 year old woman after she argued with her boyfriend. Full story: Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250231-valentines-eve-murder-thai-woman-stabs-her-boyfriend-to-death-after-argument/

Daily News Thai Caption: (Woman) stabs her boyfriend to death On the eve of Valentine's Day comes news of a horrific murder by a 25 year old woman after she argued with her boyfriend. Rescue services and police were called to a stabbing in Nong Kham sub-district of Sriracha, Chonburi, east/central Thailand. A man was still alive when rescue services arrived. He had been stabbed twice. CPR was given in a desperate attempt to save him but he died later in hospital. A woman called Sirilak, 25,was arrested at the rented room. She was in shock and refusing to tell police what she did. Witnesses told Daily News that the pair had rented the room for the last two months. They were always arguing and yesterday was no different. They saw the man run out gushing blood. He collapsed unconscious. The dead man was named as Kittiphum, 27. Discover Cigna’s range of health insurance solutions created for expats and local nationals living in Thailand - click to view -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-02-14 - 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

Temple seriously damaged in Khon Kaen after hailstorm - governor mobilizes action Thai Rath reported widespread damage in Khon Kaen in the North East of Thailand yesterday evening as a 30 minute storm wreaked havoc. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250227-temple-seriously-damaged-in-khon-kaen-after-hailstorm-governor-mobilizes-action/

Thai Rath reported widespread damage in Khon Kaen in the North East of Thailand yesterday evening as a 30 minute storm wreaked havoc. The storm - packing high winds, rain and hail - seriously damaged the temple of Wat Sawang Nork in Chumphae. After the storm monks assessed that 80% of certain areas including an archway and Buddhist images were damaged. Provincial governor Somsak Jantrakul was mobilizing help for the affected areas where houses were damaged. This also included parts of neighboring Chaiyaphum. People were warned to stay away from the area and avoid standing under trees. Health insurance plans that meet the long stay visa requirements -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-02-14 - 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

Will new bill finally pop the cap on Thailand’s booze oligopoly? Critics have complained for years that the Thai liquor market is monopolized by a handful of giant producers because Thai laws favor big investors. (Photo by YesMore Content on Unsplash) Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250226-will-new-bill-finally-pop-the-cap-on-thailand’s-booze-oligopoly/

Critics have complained for years that the Thai liquor market is monopolized by a handful of giant producers because Thai laws favor big investors. (Photo by YesMore Content on Unsplash) Widely dubbed the “Progressive Liquor Bill”, a new draft law on excise tax is tipped to revolutionize Thailand’s alcohol industry if it sails through Parliament untouched. Thailand’s booze market is now worth about Bt260 billion, but in normal times before the arrival of COVID-19 it weighed in at a whopping Bt370 billion in 2019. Critics have complained for years that the market is monopolized by a handful of giant producers because Thai laws favor big investors. For instance, beer manufacturers are required to have at least Bt10 million in registered capital. Meanwhile brewpubs – manufacturers that also sell their craft beer – must produce at least 100,000 liters a year. And under current rules, factories must produce a minimum of 10 million liters per year. Similar regulations apply to manufacturers of spirits. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/will-new-bill-finally-pop-the-cap-on-thailands-booze-monopoly/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-02-14 - 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

US DEA agents and Thai police commandos mount raids across Thailand: "Jay Chiang Rai" in custody Thai Rath reported on joint raids by Thai drug authorities, police commandos and American DEA agents in the war on drugs. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250225-us-dea-agents-and-thai-police-commandos-mount-raids-across-thailand-jay-chiang-rai-in-custody/

Thai Rath reported on joint raids by Thai drug authorities, police commandos and American DEA agents in the war on drugs. Thirty places were targeted nationwide with the arrest of a person believed to be a mastermind in the drug trade known by the nickname "Jay Chiang Rai". Real name Nirakan Dunagrat, 52, she was taken into custody in the far north. Also arrested were a 63 year old woman at a shopping center in Rangsit and a 28 year old man at a wood dealership in Chumphon. Another man was also questioned. Land and title deeds for 14 houses in Chiang Rai, Narathiwas, Phatthalung and Pathum Thani plus one pick-up were seized totalling 42.8 million baht in value. The raids and arrests followed the seizure of 400,000 Ya Ba pills in two cases in the far south last year and the arrest of two men. This led to the arrest of a man called Phaosi Awaemae in January and the seizure of 50 million baht in drug assets. Health insurance plans that meet the long stay visa requirements -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-02-14 - 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