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Phuket assassins latest: Guns were owned by retired cop and soldier It has been revealed that the guns used to shoot an Indian with Canadian nationality in Phuket last week were owned by a retired police officer and a soldier. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250080-phuket-assassins-latest-guns-were-owned-by-retired-cop-and-soldier/

Picture Thai Rath It has been revealed that the guns used to shoot an Indian with Canadian nationality in Phuket last week were owned by a retired police officer and a soldier. The weapons were found 20 meters off the beach and 150 meters from the scene of the crime, reported Thai Rath yesterday. Investigations are underway to determine if the policeman and soldier had anything to do with the hit. The brazen shooting of Jimi Singh Sandhu in Rawai on Friday was carried out by two men who have now fled Thailand and are believed to be in Canada, a fact admitted by RTP chief Pol Gen Suwat Chaengyodsuk after it was initially believed the assassins were still on the island or in Thailand. In latest developments it has now emerged that the two killers flew to Bangkok from Phuket International Airport where they arrived separately one hour apart on Sunday February 6th, two days after the shooting and one day after a maid found the body in the parking lot of a villa. They then boarded separate flights to Canada via Europe, it was previously reported. One of the men was caught on CCTV calmly strolling through Phuket airport dressed in blue jacket, dark shots, white sneakers and socks, face mask, carrying a large black shoulder bag. Thai Rath said he looked like a sportsman. Chalong police have been busy gathering evidence for the issuing of warrants to send to Interpol and the Canadian police in the next day or two to try and get the assassins arrested and brought back to Thailand. Long Stay Visa Health Insurance Plans -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-02-12 - 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

Thailand set to increase daily minimum wage to 492 baht By Online Reporter Workers in Thailand on the minimum wage could be about to get a pay boost, according to a new proposal. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250078-thailand-set-to-increase-daily-minimum-wage-to-492-baht/

By Online Reporter Workers in Thailand on the minimum wage could be about to get a pay boost, according to a new proposal. The move, still to be formally approved by the government, would see the daily wage increase from between 313 and 336 baht to a new flat rate of 492 baht. The 492 baht minimum wage has been put forward by agencies representing workers in the Tripartite Wage Committee. The need to increase the minimum wage is due to increases in daily and monthly expenses among labourers. Expenses include food costs and travel fees, rent and utilities. Full story: https://www.huahintoday.com/thailand-news/thailand-set-to-increase-daily-minimum-wage-to-492-baht/ -- © Copyright Hua Hin Today 2022-02-12 - 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 set to delay collection of 300 baht tourist fee By Online Reporter Passengers at Suvarnabhumi airport. File photo Thailand is set to delay the collection of a proposed tourist fee from all international visitors for at least two months. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250077-thailand-set-to-delay-collection-of-300-baht-tourist-fee/

Passengers at Suvarnabhumi airport. File photo By Online Reporter Thailand is set to delay the collection of a proposed tourist fee from all international visitors for at least two months. The 300 baht tourist fee was set to be collected from all foreign tourists from April 1. However, implementation of the fee will likely be delayed because details of how the fee will actually be collected are yet to be finalised. The delay is due to two main issues. For tourists arriving by air, the fee is expected to be added as a form of tax when purchasing an airline ticket. Full story: https://www.huahintoday.com/thailand-news/thailand-set-to-delay-collection-of-300-baht-tourist-fee/ -- © Copyright Hua Hin Today 2022-02-12 - 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

Additional System Approved to Welcome Visitors BANGKOK, Feb 11 (TNA) – The Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration approved the Thailand Pass Hotel & Swab System that will complement the Test & Go entry scheme by monitoring the movements of visitors after their arrival. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250075-additional-system-approved-to-welcome-visitors/

BANGKOK, Feb 11 (TNA) – The Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration approved the Thailand Pass Hotel & Swab System that will complement the Test & Go entry scheme by monitoring the movements of visitors after their arrival. CCSA spokesman Taweesilp Visanuyothin said the center approved the Thailand Pass Hotel & Swab System (TPHS) that would be connected to the Thailand Pass system to ensure that visitors’ movements would be tracked and they would know about the results of their COVID-19 tests without having to wait for a long time. Dr Taweesilp said that from July to October last year about 65,000 visitors had arrived. When the Test & Go entry scheme was implemented in November and December last year, the country received 321,752 visitors. After the Test & Go had been improved and resumed this month, 32,713 travelers already registered for their entry through the scheme, he said. Full story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-881119 -- © Copyright TNA 2022-02-12 - 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

Sex talk: Why Thailand needs to have healthy conversations about sex By Natcha Patanasophon Thailand is still stuck in the past when it comes to sex education. Experts say that the country needs to get serious about it. Sex is a rarely discussed topic in Thailand, and it’s been like this for centuries. But conversations around sex education with a focus on gender identity and sexuality are finally starting to change. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250074-sex-talk-why-thailand-needs-to-have-healthy-conversations-about-sex/

By Natcha Patanasophon Thailand is still stuck in the past when it comes to sex education. Experts say that the country needs to get serious about it. Sex is a rarely discussed topic in Thailand, and it’s been like this for centuries. But conversations around sex education with a focus on gender identity and sexuality are finally starting to change. Chaitong Yingpeant, an adult content creator who prefers to use an anonymous name, told Thai Enquirer that the country suffers from a long history of distorted information about sex. It’s a problem rooted in conservative beliefs, he said, one where traditional opinion is that young Thais should avoid sensitive conversations about sex in their entirety. “Thai society now misunderstands sexuality,” Chaitong said. “Adults and the government need to focus on providing proper sex education. If people receive correct information, then there will be less misunderstandings about sexuality and sexually transmitted diseases.” Full story: https://www.thaienquirer.com/37450/sex-talk-why-thailand-needs-to-have-healthy-conversations-about-sex/ -- © Copyright Thai Enquirer 2022-02-12 - 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

Prayut denied infighting within the government, insisting that everything is fine By Erich Parpart Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-ocha urged lawmakers to not make something out of nothing and insisted that there is no problem within the ruling coalition at the moment. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250073-prayut-denied-infighting-within-the-government-insisting-that-everything-is-fine/

Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-ocha urged lawmakers to not make something out of nothing and insisted that there is no problem within the ruling coalition at the moment. By Erich Parpart “I care for every group and every side and I am asking for cooperation from the legislative branch to not create troubles when there is no problem whatsoever,” he said at government house on Friday. “I have spoken to many party leaders within the coalition and there was no problem. Therefore, do not try to create any chaos since it will not benefit the country in anyway,” he said while Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, the leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, and Transport Minister and Bhumjaithai secretary-general Saksayam Chidchob were standing behind him. Full story: https://www.thaienquirer.com/37454/prayut-denied-infighting-within-the-government-insisting-that-everything-is-fine/ -- © Copyright Thai Enquirer 2022-02-12 - 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

‘Visit Thailand Year 2022: Amazing New Chapters’ envisioned Thai tourism transformation A ‘DASH’ model has been formulated to revitalise the tourism sector. TAT Newsroom Bangkok, 11 February, 2022 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is moving forward with its goal to revitalise and transform Thai tourism, with the ‘Visit Thailand Year 2022: Amazing New Chapters’ campaign, and formulating a ‘DASH’ model to help revive the tourism sector and the Thai economy overall. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250072-‘visit-thailand-year-2022-amazing-new-chapters’-envisioned-thai-tourism-transformation/

A ‘DASH’ model has been formulated to revitalise the tourism sector. TAT Newsroom Bangkok, 11 February, 2022 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is moving forward with its goal to revitalise and transform Thai tourism, with the ‘Visit Thailand Year 2022: Amazing New Chapters’ campaign, and formulating a ‘DASH’ model to help revive the tourism sector and the Thai economy overall. The ‘Visit Thailand Year 2022: Amazing New Chapters’ campaign was initially introduced globally at the World Travel Market (WTM) in London, in line with the country’s quarantine-free reopening to international travellers from 1 November, 2021. Mr. Yuthasak Supasorn, TAT Governor, said, “With the Visit Thailand Year 2022: Amazing New Chapters, TAT envisions change towards stronger and sustainable, more responsible, more digital, and more inclusive tourism growth, by leveraging on Thailand’s 5F, 4M soft-power foundations, which are Food, Film, Fashion, Festival, Fight, Music, Museum, Master, And Meta. To achieve this, TAT has formulated a ‘DASH’ model to set the entire organisation towards the single goal of transforming the tourism sector.” D – Domestic travel: The model places emphasis on both tourists and operators in the tourism industry; A – Accelerate Demand: The model seeks to stimulate qualitative demand, build trust, and a good image by placing focus on tourists’ safety, targeting high-income segments, and delivering impressively different and valuable experiences; S – Shape Supply: The model looks set to elevate the tourism ecosystem to quality and sustainability based on responsible tourism and digital tourism for all parties to benefit together, and resulting in sustainable income distribution to each sector; H – Healing Thai Economy: The model focuses on helping to revive the Thai economy through tourism with the country’s reopening to ensure a fast recovery and strong, sustainable growth. Mr. Yuthasak said, “With the DASH model in place, TAT is placing greater emphasis on domestic tourism. For international tourism, TAT is introducing a new ‘Amazing Thailand Workplace Paradise’ project, with the aim to make Thailand the World’s No. 1 Remote Workers Friendly Destination.” The Amazing Thailand Workplace Paradise project will focus on remote workers from long-haul international markets, in response to a growing trend in light of the COVID-19 pandemic whereby people work remotely and enjoy a vacation. For short-haul international markets, TAT will leverage on the TEST & GO entry scheme, highlighting ‘New Chapters, New Opportunity’ offerings. New segments will be targeted; such as; bleisure (business and leisure), students, digital nomads, and soft adventure. New areas will be set to attract quality segments from potential markets like Mongolia and South Korea (Busan), and to seek new partners in existing markets. New infrastructure will be promoted; such as, new transport routes – especially the high-speed rail linking Kunming and Lao PDR., which can connect to Thailand’s Nong Khai Province. New way will focus on inspiring millennials to experience Thailand in an environmentally-friendly and sustainable way. Within the country, TAT will highlight a 3-Ex concept – Experience, Expectation, and Extraordinary – to inspire domestic travel with 3 ideas for tourism products and services; namely, Nature to Keep, Food to Explore, and Thainess to Discover with five colours representing the regions of Thailand. Crimson for the Central Region – Chic Central; emerald for the Eastern Region – East at Ease; navy for the Northern Region – North Nostalgia; ivory for the Northeastern Region – Isan in Love, and silver for the Southern Region – Savoury South. In line with the DASH model and tourism marketing strategies, TAT will place emphasis on creating innovative travel experiences for the targeted segments – workcation and staycation, wellness, sports, and responsible tourism. Aimed at both local and international tourists, there will be a plethora of tourism offerings designed in response to a growing trend, including astronomical tourism, water tourism, community tourism – highlighting a happy model for both the tourists and the communities, and culinary tourism – focusing on health and organic lifestyle. Mr. Yuthasak said, “TAT will continue to communicate with both local and international tourists through the long-standing ‘Amazing Thailand’ branding. A dedicated campaign will be used for the local market to inspire domestic travel. For the international market, TAT will use the ‘Amazing New Chapters’ campaign to promote Thai cultural values, under the ‘from A to Z Amazing Thailand has it all’ concept to inspire travellers from around the world to once again visit Thailand.” Last but not least, TAT will be elevating its innovation approach with a plan to introduce a TAT Amazing Influencer, using the virtual character technology to create a personalised experience in the Metaverse virtual world. TAT is also planning to promote Thai tourism through digital art with a TAT NFTs starting with local wisdom products. In addition, TAT will enhance marketing and digital knowledge by creating a hybrid work system allowing staff to work remotely effectively in line with the plan to promote Thailand as a remote workers friendly destination. To maintain TAT’s positioning as a high-performance organisation, emphasis will continue to be a place on the proper management of resources and waste both internally and externally. With Thai tourism transformation under this year’s strategic plans, TAT expects to generate a total revenue of 1.28 trillion Baht with 656 billion Baht from the domestic market (160 million trips) and 625 billion Baht from the international market (10 million tourists). The average expenditure for domestic tourists is estimated at 4,100 Baht per person, and for foreign tourists at 62,580 Baht per person. Source: https://www.tatnews.org/2022/02/visit-thailand-year-2022-amazing-new-chapters-envisioned-thai-tourism-transformation/ -- © Copyright TAT NEWS 2022-02-12 - 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

40th Thailand Tourism Festival 2022 from 18-22 February in Bangkok The new-normal, COVID-free event at Lumphini Park will showcase five ‘tourism villages’ representing the regions of Thailand plus four additional zones. TAT Newsroom Bangkok, 11 February, 2022 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is organising the ’40th Thailand Tourism Festival 2022’ (TTF 2022), which will be held from 18-22 February, 2022, at Bangkok’s Lumphini Park to inspire Thais, expatriates, and visiting tourists alike to travel around Thailand in a new normal, COVID-free approach, and to formally introduce the ‘Visit Thailand Year 2022: Amazing New Chapters’ international tourism marketing campaign. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250071-40th-thailand-tourism-festival-2022-from-18-22-february-in-bangkok/

The new-normal, COVID-free event at Lumphini Park will showcase five ‘tourism villages’ representing the regions of Thailand plus four additional zones. TAT Newsroom Bangkok, 11 February, 2022 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is organising the ’40th Thailand Tourism Festival 2022’ (TTF 2022), which will be held from 18-22 February, 2022, at Bangkok’s Lumphini Park to inspire Thais, expatriates, and visiting tourists alike to travel around Thailand in a new normal, COVID-free approach, and to formally introduce the ‘Visit Thailand Year 2022: Amazing New Chapters’ international tourism marketing campaign. Mr. Yuthasak Supasorn, TAT Governor, said “In line with the Royal Thai Government’s policy to revitalise tourism after the COVID-19 pandemic with the aim of making 2022 a year of new normal tourism, the TTF 2022 focuses on inspiring domestic travel in a safe and healthy way, while helping to boost creativity and innovation among local tourism entrepreneurs.” The TTF 2022 will showcase outstanding landmarks, cultural heritage, and the best products from the Central Region, East, North, Northeast, and South of Thailand, as well as highlighting Bangkok’s street food and introducing Thailand’s new normal travel style approach. TAT will also use the TTF 2022 as a centre stage to officially announce the latest international tourism marketing campaign, the Visit Thailand Year 2022, which will be offering tourists ‘Amazing New Chapters’ to discover in Thailand as the kingdom reopens to international travellers under three entry schemes – TEST & GO, Sandbox, and Alternative Quarantine. The 40th Thailand Tourism Festival 2022 will allow visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the Thai way of life through watching and taking part in various activities available at the five uniquely-designed Thailand tourism villages, plus four additional zones. Zone 1 – Visit Thailand Year 2022, Amazing New Chapters will feature a TAT Studio that will be broadcasting activities and information of the TTF 2022, and a TAT Travel Tech corner that will be showcasing the latest virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and extended Reality (XR), where visitors can take a go at becoming the TAT’s Virtual Influencer and travel in the Metaverse virtual world. Other highlights include a TAT Modelling studio, which will be offering casting experiences by TAT’s professional photographers; a photo gallery and check-in corner; a watercolour painting workshop with professional artists, and a board game featuring Thai history and culture. Furthermore, a dedicated TAT Contact Centre 1672 booth will be featuring the latest technology in providing Thai tourism information, including Chat Bot, and Amazing Thailand eBook. Complimenting the zone’s experiences will be camping style music performances by famous Thai singers and bands. Zone 2 – Eastern Village, “East at Ease” will feature an emerald-colour theme of highly photogenic displays, including a floating garden, a replica of Trat’s Laem Ngop Lighthouse, a SUP Board photo corner, and a cliff climbing activity. The area’s local wisdom, cultural heritage, and best products will also be on display, including basket weaving, mat making, and natural tie-dyed cloth, as well as famous local dishes and produces. Other highlights include a Joe Louis traditional Thai puppet show, a light-and-sound show, a cabaret show, a golf clinic and mini golf-driving lesson, and music performances. Zone 3 – Central Region Village, “Chic Central” will feature a crimson-colour theme with white replicas of traditional Thai houses, the wooden gate of Ban Rachan, a salt farm, and rice paddies – all reflecting the uniqueness of the Central Region. Local dishes, best community products, and organic produce will be on offer at the ‘retro’ Thai local market. Other highlights include workshops and demonstrations of local arts and wisdoms; such as, Khon mask painting, traditional clay doll making, and Thai-style candy floss making. Performances will also be a plenty at this zone, including Wat Khanon Nang Yai (grand shadow play), Khon masked dance show, Thai puppet show, retro circled dance, and Likay Thai folk theatre. Zone 4 – Northern Village, “North Nostalgia” will feature a navy-colour theme representing the region’s unique Na Hom (navy blue) colour in combination with the unseen new series of attractions and experiences; such as, Mok Tawan Mountain in Tak; Rong Ruea Ta Muen Mountain in Phitsanulok; Wat Luang Khun Win in Chiang Mai; tea and coffee culture, and culture and festivals. Plenty of opportunities to shop for local products and unique food at the ‘retro’ Northern Thai market, and to enjoy traditional and contemporary dances and music performances. Zone 5 – Southern Village, “Savoury South” will feature a silver-colour, art-of-Southern theme highlighting the region’s unique cultural heritage, including folk performances; such as, Manorah, Nang Talung shadow puppetry, and Hulu Likay; unique cooking, plus replicas of outstanding landmarks including Songkhla City Gate. Here, visitors will have the chance to enjoy authentic Southern dishes and shop for the best local products; such as, batik clothes, as well as to take part in DIY handmade workshops. Zone 6 – Northeastern Village, “Isan In Love” will feature an ivory-colour theme highlighting five unseen new series of attractions and experiences; namely, Roi Et Tower in Roi Et; Phu Phra in Loei, 3 World’s Naga in Mukdahan, Floating City and Underworld in Nakhon Ratchasima, and the Elephant’s World in Surin. Local Isan dishes and best community products will be on offer in combination with the chance to enjoy the region’s unique rituals and festivals as well as traditional performances. Zone 7 – Bangkok’s Street Food will feature street food from all corners of Bangkok plus a wide variety of Thai and international cuisines from the Thai capital’s leading restaurants and eateries. Also on display will be street art from the Khlong Ong Ang renovation project, which was awarded the 2020 Asian Townscape Awards from the UN-Habitat Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific. Zone 8 – The Centre Stage will feature daily cultural shows and music performances, including the official opening of the TTF 2022 on 18 February. Zone 9 – Travel in Style with the New Normal will offer tips for travelling more responsibly with three key activities: a tourism talk focusing on Bio-Circular-Green or BCG economy model showcasing community coffee enterprises from Nakhon Ratchasima and Phetchaburi; experience sharing to inspire responsible tourism by bloggers and Thai singers, and creativity workshops based on local wisdoms; such as, ceramic painting from Lampang, and Batik tie-dyed cloth from Pattani. Also, on display is an exhibition on responsible tourism experiences through the TAT’s 7 Greens Facebook fan page. The 40th Thailand Tourism Festival 2022 will take place in accordance with health and safety measures stipulated by the Ministry of Public Health to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, and all participants are asked to kindly abide by these measures at all times. Participants are required to undergo health screening and check-in with the Thai Chana application when entering the Lumphini Park. When visiting each zone, participants are required to show proof of having been fully vaccinated through the Mor Prom application, or a negative test result using an Antigen Test Kit no more than 72 hours, or taking an on-site ATK at the price of 35 Baht per person via the Dr.AnyWhere application. The number of participants will be limited at 1 person per 4 square metres. Other measures include an eating zone (can take off the mask), advance registration through the QueQ application, and DMHTT precautions. Opening time is from 12.00-21.00 Hrs. for Friday, Monday and Tuesday, and from 11.00-21.00 Hrs. for Saturday and Sunday. Entrance is free. Visitors are encouraged to arrive via the BTS Sala Daeng Station or the Silom MRT underground station. Source: https://www.tatnews.org/2022/02/40th-thailand-tourism-festival-2022-from-18-22-february-in-bangkok/ -- © Copyright TAT NEWS 2022-02-12 - 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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Air ‘travel bubble’ arrangement between Thailand and India in the works A view of the almost empty departure hall of Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok on August 1, 2020, as passenger numbers plummeted due to the COVID-19 coronavirus. Mladen ANTONOV / AFP Thailand’s Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has given the greenlight to an agreement on an air “travel bubble” scheme between Thailand and India, so passenger services can resume after their suspension due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The decision is, however, pending a cabinet approval. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250052-air-‘travel-bubble’-arrangement-between-thailand-and-india-in-the-works/

Thai Health Ministry to remove COVID-19 from emergency coverage list on March 1 COVID-19 patients will no longer be covered by the Universal Coverage for Emergency Patients (UCEP) scheme from March 1st and will have to pay their own medical bills if they are admitted to private hospitals, according to Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250003-thai-health-ministry-to-remove-covid-19-from-emergency-coverage-list-on-march-1/

Thailand’s COVID-19 zoning remains unchanged despite surge in infections Yaowarat, Bangkok (Photo by Jack TAYLOR / AFP) The Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has decided to maintain the current zoning of COVID-19 areas, even though daily infections are on the rise, especially in “sandbox” provinces, according to CCSA Spokesman Dr. Taweesin Visanuyothin. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1250005-thailand’s-covid-19-zoning-remains-unchanged-despite-surge-in-infections/

Major Asian wide “Expat Vaccination” Survey file photo We had one of our biggest responses to one of our recent topics titled Are we just going to have to live with unvaccinated people across Thailand? Therefore, to get a more accurate picture, we are now running a survey on Expat Vaccination across all AseanNow.com forums. It is very simple and quick to participate, and we will be publishing the results in the next few days. Please click on this link to take part. Here is the link. https://kwiksurveys.com/s/ZvkkBpjz#/0 Thank you.

“Squid Shot” Dishes Come with Roundworms BANGKOK, Feb 11 (TNA) – The Parasitic Diseases Research Center of Suranaree University of Technology has warned people not to try a presently viral “Squid Shot” which can also serve them with roundworms. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1249990-“squid-shot”-dishes-come-with-roundworms/

BANGKOK, Feb 11 (TNA) – The Parasitic Diseases Research Center of Suranaree University of Technology has warned people not to try a presently viral “Squid Shot” which can also serve them with roundworms. The warning responded to the online tide of people trying chewing live squids that are served in shot glasses of spicy seafood sauce. The squids naturally sucked the sauce when they are in the glasses and they gave consumers the taste of fresh squid meat and spicy seafood in one mouthful. The viral video clips of such consumption became controversial because many people complained about animal torture and food safety. Full story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-880839 -- © Copyright TNA 2022-02-11 - 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

Oil found in water near SPRC seaport at Thailand’s Map Ta Phut after leak Patches of a thin film of oil were detected this morning (Friday) about three nautical miles in front of the Map Ta Phut seaport of Star Petroleum Refining (SPRC) as fears grow that they may reach Mae Ram Phueng and Laem Roongruang beaches, according to officials at the Pollution Control Department. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1249988-oil-found-in-water-near-sprc-seaport-at-thailand’s-map-ta-phut-after-leak/

Patches of a thin film of oil were detected this morning (Friday) about three nautical miles in front of the Map Ta Phut seaport of Star Petroleum Refining (SPRC) as fears grow that they may reach Mae Ram Phueng and Laem Roongruang beaches, according to officials at the Pollution Control Department. Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has expressed concern over the latest oil spill in the sea off the eastern province of Rayong yesterday and has instructed all relevant agencies to take immediate steps to contain the spill, said Deputy Transport Minister Atirat Ratanasate today. Natural Resources and Environment Minister Varawut Silpa-archa is due to meet with Industry Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit this afternoon to discuss how their two ministries can cooperate to tackle the spill. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/oil-found-in-water-near-sprc-seaport-at-thailands-map-ta-phut-after-leak/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-02-11 - 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