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Thai Rath Thai Rath went to Pho Thong district of Ang Thong in central Thailand after a man called Somchai, 41, was hired to clear a pond of weeds and vegetation. Somchai said that he waded in in his underpants and was soon attacked by a large number of 'pling khwai'(literally buffalo leeches) and the smaller 'pling khem' (needle leeches) all over his legs. Worse was to come. One of the huge blood suckers actually went inside his bottom and he had to pull it out. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe When he took off his undies four leeches were present. Rescue services were called and he was taken to Pho Thong Hospital where doctors thankfully examined his rectum where no further leeches had entered. "That would have been terrible," recounted a very relieved Somchai as he began his recovery. Health insurance plans that meet the long stay visa requirements -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-03-10 - 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 agrees to buy more electricity from Laos Thai environmentalists say the move favors profits over nature and riparian communities. Électricité du Laos (EDL) power lines cross the rice fields on the outskirts of Vientiane, Laos in this file photo. Thailand has agreed in principle to buy more electricity from Laos after the two Southeast Asian neighbors signed an agreement that expands energy cooperation between the two Mekong River neighbors. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252994-thailand-agrees-to-buy-more-electricity-from-laos/

Électricité du Laos (EDL) power lines cross the rice fields on the outskirts of Vientiane, Laos in this file photo. Thai environmentalists say the move favors profits over nature and riparian communities. Thailand has agreed in principle to buy more electricity from Laos after the two Southeast Asian neighbors signed an agreement that expands energy cooperation between the two Mekong River neighbors. The memorandum of understanding, signed by both countries’ respective ministers of energy March 4, promotes clean energy, and creates more opportunities to invest in Laos’ energy sector, an official of the Lao Ministry of Energy and Mines told RFA’s Lao Service Monday. Laos has staked its future on power generation in a controversial bid to become “The Battery of Southeast Asia,” exporting electricity from more than 50 large and small-scale dams on the Mekong River and its tributaries. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Full story: https://www.rfa.org/english/news/laos/thailand-03092022145758.html -- © Copyright Radio Free Asia 2022-03-10 - 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

Shootout in downtown Suphan! Thai man picked wrong restaurant to take his girlfriend for dinner Picture: Thai Rath Thai Rath reported that luck ran out for a young Thai man who chose the wrong restaurant to take his girlfriend for dinner in downtown Suphanburi last night. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252993-shootout-in-downtown-suphan-thai-man-picked-wrong-restaurant-to-take-his-girlfriend-for-dinner/

Picture: Thai Rath Thai Rath reported that luck ran out for a young Thai man who chose the wrong restaurant to take his girlfriend for dinner in downtown Suphanburi last night. When Anupong Chartdee or Bank, 23, and 21 year old Panatda Chomkun arrived also at the restaurant was an old rival who had a conflict with Bank. This was Phermphoon Siriwat or "Ome" aged 23 who was with several other people. An argument broke out after they left and many shots were fired. Muang Suphanburi police found Bank dead shot 7 times in the head and torso lying by a Vios. Police recovered several items of evidence at the scene including a belt buckle with evidence of having been hit by a bullet. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe They suspected that Ome had also been hit and so it proved when U-Thong police reported that he had gone to the hospital there with two bullet wounds to his ribs. He was taken into custody. Muang district police are interviewing all witnesses to ascertain what happened. Other people in the injured man's group were also injured. Health insurance plans that meet the long stay visa requirements -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-03-10 - 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

Municipality discusses plans for people in Hua Hin to separate their trash By Online Reporter File photo. People in Hua Hin may soon need to sort their trash into separate bags according to new proposals being discussed by municipal officials. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252992-municipality-discusses-plans-for-people-in-hua-hin-to-separate-their-trash/

File photo By Online Reporter People in Hua Hin may soon need to sort their trash into separate bags according to new proposals being discussed by municipal officials. The proposals regarding trash collection have been submitted as part of a move to establish guidelines for the growth and development of Hua Hin as a city. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Plans put forward by Mr. Theeraphan Jadpol, Director of the Department of Public Health and Environment in Hua Hin would see people in Hua Hin required to separate trash into “dry” (garbage), “wet” (waste), toxic waste, plastic and bottles. The requirement to separate trash would apply to all households and businesses. Full story: https://www.huahintoday.com/hua-hin-news/municipality-discusses-plans-for-people-in-hua-hin-to-separate-their-trash/ -- © Copyright Hua Hin Today 2022-03-10 - 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

UNICEF and Ministry of Public Health launch innovative platform to protect vulnerable children from violence in Thailand By Adam Judd BANGKOK, 10 March 2022 – The Regional Health 8th Office, Ministry of Public Health, and UNICEF signed an agreement to launch Primero, an innovative web platform for case management, in an Udon Thani Provincial hospital. With Primero, social workers will be able to better respond to cases of violence, abuse and neglect by providing timely and quality support to vulnerable children and families. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252989-unicef-and-ministry-of-public-health-launch-innovative-platform-to-protect-vulnerable-children-from-violence-in-thailand/

By Adam Judd BANGKOK, 10 March 2022 – The Regional Health 8th Office, Ministry of Public Health, and UNICEF signed an agreement to launch Primero, an innovative web platform for case management, in an Udon Thani Provincial hospital. With Primero, social workers will be able to better respond to cases of violence, abuse and neglect by providing timely and quality support to vulnerable children and families. Currently used in more than 40 countries and territories, the Primero web platform is a digital public good that aims to facilitate case management for the social service workforce. The platform provides user-friendly digital forms and clear workflows to assist social workers with managing and documenting cases, from identification and registration to assessment, case planning, referrals and transfers, and case closure. Case management involves working with children and families to plan, process, and monitor services and support for vulnerable children in need of care and protection. This involves navigating through a complicated and often disconnected set of services and support available within and outside of the hospital. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Primero will support social workers in the Udon Thani Provincial hospital in their case management role by moving documenting processes online and linking them with the hospital’s information system on patients and services. This will ensure case management processes are more efficient than in the slower, paper-based system and can meet the needs of children more fully, so children can be better protected and families better supported. With timely information on violation patterns and risk factors, social workers can help families detect early signs of violence and prevent serious cases. For example, information on children identified as at-risk of violence and abuse by Thailand’s innovative Child Shield system will be transferred to Primero, which will recommend preventative actions provided by One-Stop Crisis Centres in hospitals and monitor the results to prevent further risks. “Too many children are at risk of falling through the cracks when referred from one service provider to another due to a lack of social workers and efficient and user-friendly tools for providing timely and quality support,” said Kyungsun Kim, UNICEF Representative for Thailand. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/03/10/unicef-and-ministry-of-public-health-launch-innovative-platform-to-protect-vulnerable-children-from-violence-in-thailand/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-03-10 - 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

Thai cop shot dead after arrest of hitman goes badly wrong in southern Thailand Picture: Thai Rath An arrest of a hitman - wanted on a warrant from the Phatthalung court for murder - went badly wrong yesterday. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252987-thai-cop-shot-dead-after-arrest-of-hitman-goes-badly-wrong-in-southern-thailand/

Picture: Thai Rath An arrest of a hitman - wanted on a warrant from the Phatthalung court for murder - went badly wrong yesterday. Crime Suppression Division police in a Ford chasing a Honda were fired at by men using an M-16. It happened in the area of Ban Tha Khwai, Phatthalung, where 100,000 baht a head hitman Jarat "Chui" Rakjan had been hiding out, reported Thai Rath. Pol Sen Sgt Maj Anan Meesaeng was hit in the head and died later in hospital. Pol Sen Sgt Maj Chatchai Sanyo was hit in the arm. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Backup was called from the Phatthalung police as three men in the car including the main suspect escaped in the confusion. A man still in the car continued to fire his weapon and was shot dead. He was 47 year old Watchara Rattanasuwan. A 9mm gun and an Uzi were recovered from the car. The three other suspects including Chui were soon arrested nearby. Health insurance plans that meet the long stay visa requirements -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-03-10 - 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

Another African smuggler with cocaine in his stomach nailed after arrival at Bangkok airport Picture: Thai Rath Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252986-another-african-smuggler-with-cocaine-in-his-stomach-nailed-after-arrival-at-bangkok-airport/

Picture: Thai Rath Thai Rath reported on customs activity of the Airport Interdiction Task Force (AITF) at Suvarnabhumi airport. Officials were suspicious of a 44 year old man from Guinea who arrived from Nigeria via Ethiopia on Saturday. A check of his luggage revealed nothing but he was watched at his hotel where he did the one night quarantine. When he left next morning he was arrested and taken back to the airport where an xray revealed mysterious packets in his stomach. Picture Siam Rath Siam Rath who also reported the story had a picture of the suspect having his bags searched. He appeared to have a distended stomach. By Tuesday he had evacuated these items from his system - there were 54 packets of cocaine weighing 1,080 grams worth 3,240,000 baht. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe He has been charged with smuggling a Class 2 narcotic and detained. Thai Rath quoted a customs spokesman saying that since October 30 cases have been handled with a drug value of 883,966,250 baht. Recently ASEAN NOW had a report of a similar story about a Sierra Leone man who was found with cocaine in his luggage after a stay at a quarantine hotel. Health insurance plans that meet the long stay visa requirements -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-03-10 - 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

The race for Bangkok governor edges closer By Ken Lohatepanont Finally, a date to ponder. An event much speculated, oft-discussed but, it seemed, in the state of long term limbo, its certainty anything but certain. After years of deep freeze, partisan politics will be returning to Bangkok. The gubernatorial election, along with its associated local races, is soon to be officially scheduled. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252975-the-race-for-bangkok-governor-edges-closer/

By Ken Lohatepanont Finally, a date to ponder. An event much speculated, oft-discussed but, it seemed, in the state of long term limbo, its certainty anything but certain. After years of deep freeze, partisan politics will be returning to Bangkok. The gubernatorial election, along with its associated local races, is soon to be officially scheduled. Not that this was entirely unforeseen. For months a steady stream of candidates have been announcing their campaigns and unveiling their platforms. Riders of the Bangkok skytrain may by now be rather familiar with Suchatvee Suwansawat’s advertisements. The Move Forward party’s fans spent weeks speculating on who the party’s candidate would be. Rosana Tositrakul, a former Bangkok senator, continues a campaign she has long launched. Former transport minister Chadchart Sittipunt seems to have run — physically, that is — through the entire city. And we continue to guess about whether the incumbent, Governor Asawin Kwanmuang, will throw his hat in the ring, while his network of politicians have already put up posters proclaiming themselves as ‘Bangkok’s knights.’ Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe If the election does happen on May 22nd, as is currently mooted, it will demonstrate what has changed in the capital after such a long period of local inactivity. Eight years ago, of course, the Democrats were dominant, as they have long been in Bangkok. But this defrosting of local politicking will happen in the context of the post-2019 political landscape, one in which the Democrats are firmly on the back foot after losing its entirely parliamentary delegation from the capital. Full story: https://www.thaienquirer.com/38406/the-race-for-bangkok-governor-edges-closer/ -- © Copyright Thai Enquirer 2022-03-10 - 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 reports 22,984 new COVID-19 cases, 74 deaths, 24,161 recoveries file photo Thailand on Thursday (March 10) reported 22,984 new COVID-19 cases, 24,161 recoveries and 74 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252968-thailand-reports-22984-new-covid-19-cases-74-deaths-24161-recoveries/ //CLOSED// /Admin

Thailand reports 22,984 new COVID-19 cases, 74 deaths, 24,161 recoveries file photo Thailand on Thursday (March 10) reported 22,984 new COVID-19 cases, 24,161 recoveries and 74 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252968-thailand-reports-22984-new-covid-19-cases-74-deaths-24161-recoveries/

file photo Thailand on Thursday (March 10) reported 22,984 new COVID-19 cases, 24,161 recoveries and 74 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. Thursday’s cases bring the total number of COVID-19 infections in Thailand to 3,111,857 with 23,512 deaths. The news comes as Thailand’s National Communicable Disease Committee (NCDC) approved, yesterday (Wednesday), the Public Health Ministry’s plan to classify COVID-19 as an endemic disease in four months, starting on July 1st, if things go according to plans. Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said today that the plan is based on the principle that the good health of the people and the national economy must go together, which is the policy being adopted in several countries. *Thai PBS contributed to this report 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 -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-03-10 - 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

Hua Hin Airport runway expansion to be completed by June 2022 By Online Reporter A significant part of the work being carried out at Hua Hin airport should be completed within the next three months, it has been revealed. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252966-hua-hin-airport-runway-expansion-to-be-completed-by-june-2022/

By Online Reporter A significant part of the work being carried out at Hua Hin airport should be completed within the next three months, it has been revealed. According to Mr. Udorn Olsson, special advisor to the Ministry of Transport and Chairman of the Phoenix Aviation Group Thailand, the current construction work to bring the runway at Hua Hin Airport up to international standards should be completed by May or June 2022. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe In addition to the expansion of the runway, the airport terminal will then be renovated and expanded in order to accommodate both domestic and international tourists. The expansion is part of the well publicised project to develop Hua Hin Airport into a fully functioning international airport. Full story: https://www.huahintoday.com/local-news/hua-hin-airport-runway-expansion-to-be-completed-by-june-2022/ -- © Copyright Hua Hin Today 2022-03-10 - 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

Khon Kaen continues controversial alcohol sales ban at all restaurants, citing high Covid-19 “cases” By Adam Judd Kohn Kaen - The Kohn Kaen governor, on behalf of the provincial disease control committee, announced this evening, March 9th, 2022, that an unpopular and controversial alcohol sales ban at all restaurants will continue due to high Covid-19 cases. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252965-khon-kaen-continues-controversial-alcohol-sales-ban-at-all-restaurants-citing-high-covid-19-“cases”/

By Adam Judd Kohn Kaen - The Kohn Kaen governor, on behalf of the provincial disease control committee, announced this evening, March 9th, 2022, that an unpopular and controversial alcohol sales ban at all restaurants will continue due to high Covid-19 cases. The ban, which doesn’t include grocery stores but does essentially ban all “restaurants” (converted bars) from doing business, was originally enacted on February 23rd by Provincial Governor Somsak Changtrakul. The ban was in 26 major districts, including three “blue” tourism zones, and followed Buriram doing the same thing, citing high Covid-19 cases. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Several weeks later, cases remain high with hundreds a day and despite being under fire from business owners claiming the ban was not stopping the spread of Covid-19 and seemed to have little to no effect, the governor stated today the ban will continue for at least another fourteen days. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/03/09/khon-kaen-continues-controversial-alcohol-sales-ban-at-all-restaurants-citing-high-covid-19-cases/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-03-10 - 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

3,200 Russian tourists stuck in Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, and Koh Tao area due to Russia/Ukraine conflict and sanctions By Nop Meechukhun Surat Thani – An Honorary Consul from the Russian Consulate in Surat Thani met with the Koh Samui district chief officer this morning, March 9th, to discuss solutions to assist Russian tourists who were affected by the Russia-Ukraine war. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252964-3200-russian-tourists-stuck-in-koh-samui-koh-phangan-and-koh-tao-area-due-to-russiaukraine-conflict-and-sanctions/

By Nop Meechukhun Surat Thani – An Honorary Consul from the Russian Consulate in Surat Thani met with the Koh Samui district chief officer this morning, March 9th, to discuss solutions to assist Russian tourists who were affected by the Russia-Ukraine war. Honorary Consul Ashwani Bajaj and Koh Samui Tourism Promotion Association president Ratchaporn Phoonsawas arrived at the Koh Samui District Office at around 10:00 AM. to meet District Chief Officer Chayapol Inthasupha to discuss ways to provide assistance for 3,200 Russian tourists who were traveling in Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, and Koh Tao. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe They were currently unable to return home due to airspace closures, airlines shutting temporarily due to sanctions, and to make payments via most credit cards and international transfers due to a ban of selected major Russian national banks. Some had been able to work with Unionpay, a Chinese company, to gain access to funds, but many were still struggling. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/03/09/3200-russian-tourists-stuck-in-koh-samui-koh-phangan-and-koh-tao-area-due-to-russia-ukraine-conflict-and-sanctions/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-03-10 - 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