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Worker sucked into sugar cane harvesting machine in NE Thailand Picture: Thai Rath Nong Kee police in Don Arang sub-district of Buriram and rescue services were called after a man was sucked into a sugar cane harvesting machine, reported Thai Rath. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252865-worker-sucked-into-sugar-cane-harvesting-machine-in-ne-thailand/

Picture: Thai Rath Nong Kee police in Don Arang sub-district of Buriram and rescue services were called after a man was sucked into a sugar cane harvesting machine, reported Thai Rath. There was not much they could do. Jaroon, 47, had been crushed to death. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe His brother Lop, 55, reckoned he had probable been helping to straighten some fallen cane and was in the wrong place at the wrong time. He said they wouldn't be pressing charges. The sugar company would be in contact, said a foreman, to talk about compensation. Long Stay Visa Health Insurance Plans -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-03-09 - 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

NBTC Warns Against Misleading Cosmetic Surgery Ads Paul Rujopakarn BANGKOK (NNT) - The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has warned against misleading advertisements for cosmetic surgery, stressing that such ads are punishable by law. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252864-nbtc-warns-against-misleading-cosmetic-surgery-ads/

Paul Rujopakarn BANGKOK (NNT) - The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has warned against misleading advertisements for cosmetic surgery, stressing that such ads are punishable by law. The warning came following the airing of a television commercial for a beauty clinic. The ad claimed that the clinic’s surgical procedures could change one’s fortune, attract wealth and improve quality of life. According to the NBTC, such claims are in violation of the 1982 Medical Profession Act on the control of the medical practices. The commission also said that the advertisement aired without approval from the Department of Health Service Support. Officials have since contacted the operator of the TV channel to halt the broadcast of the advertisement in question. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe The Medical Council of Thailand underlined that medical practitioners are not permitted to make ads that benefit themselves, other individuals or businesses. They are, however, entitled to promote their academic work, public health and medical advancements. The council reiterated that practitioners involved in misleading ads can face license revocation if prosecuted. Clinic or hospital operators responsible for misleading or exaggerated ads may also face fines of up to 20,000 baht, daily fines and imprisonment, according to the Department of Health Service Support. -- © Copyright NNT 2022-03-09 - Aetna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates

Two tons of prawns all over the road after six wheeler has a puncture Picture: Daily News Nang Rong police in Buriram in Thailand's north east were called after a truck carrying prawns overturned following a puncture to a rear tire, reported Thai Rath yesterday. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252862-two-tons-of-prawns-all-over-the-road-after-six-wheeler-has-a-puncture/

Picture: Daily News Nang Rong police in Buriram in Thailand's north east were called after a truck carrying prawns overturned following a puncture to a rear tire, reported Thai Rath yesterday. Siriyan, 50, said that he and his wife were carrying the load from Chanthaburi to Nakhon Phanom. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe No other vehicle was involved, he said, relating how he spun round and couldn't control his vehicle. There were no injuries. Rescue foundation staff spent two hours collecting up the prawns and the ice boxes. Long Stay Visa Health Insurance Plans -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-03-09 - 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

Truth and justice drowned out by media ‘soap opera’ surrounding death of Tangmo Pattaratida “Tangmo” Patcharawirapong Thailand’s media spotlight has been firmly fixed on actress Pattaratida “Tangmo” Patcharawirapong since February 24 – the day she reportedly fell into the Chao Phraya River from a private speedboat with fatal consequences. Media coverage of her death in murky circumstances has gone into overdrive, even as more important issues like the Russia-Ukraine war and COVID-19 pandemic dominate world headlines. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252861-truth-and-justice-drowned-out-by-media-‘soap-opera’-surrounding-death-of-tangmo/

Pattaratida “Tangmo” Patcharawirapong Thailand’s media spotlight has been firmly fixed on actress Pattaratida “Tangmo” Patcharawirapong since February 24 – the day she reportedly fell into the Chao Phraya River from a private speedboat with fatal consequences. Media coverage of her death in murky circumstances has gone into overdrive, even as more important issues like the Russia-Ukraine war and COVID-19 pandemic dominate world headlines. Hashtags related to Tangmo’s death have been trending on social media for the past week. Millions of these tweets are pumped into the Twittersphere every day, spreading the latest news as well as dark rumors. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe The blanket media coverage undeniably reflects a public fascination with the ongoing police investigation into the actress’s death. Yet while there are many reasons why Tangmo’s story is interesting, some observers are concerned it has become a media soap opera. Concerns with ongoing drama Among them is Assoc Prof Dr Yukti Mukdawijitra, who teaches at Thammasat University’s Faculty of Sociology and Anthropology. He cautioned media outlets against sensationalizing the news. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/truth-and-justice-drowned-out-by-media-soap-opera-surrounding-death-of-tangmo/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-03-09 - 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

Illegal gambling den: The people know, but the police don't Picture: Thai Rath Thai Rath reporters went to investigate after receiving video evidence of an illegal gambling den in Soi Suksawat 70. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252860-illegal-gambling-den-the-people-know-but-the-police-dont/

Picture: Thai Rath Thai Rath reporters went to investigate after receiving video evidence of an illegal gambling den in Soi Suksawat 70. The area lies between the police jurisdictions of Phrapradaeng and Thung Khru in Bangkok. The locals said everyone knows about it. Tons of people arrive to play cards and other games in an old delivery depot. They all fear a Covid cluster but can't do anything about it for fear of their lives. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe They didn't dare report it because of "people of influence". One person was looking after the place. The media used a term usually associated with either a person of influence or a police officer. In their headline they went with "the people know - the police don't". This might be ironic, notes ASEAN NOW. Long Stay Visa Health Insurance Plans -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-03-09 - 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

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has instructed relevant agencies to launch energy conservation campaigns as part of the national agenda, with the public sector taking the lead, to reduce the consumption of energy by 20% and to cut the use of fuel by 10%, as global oil prices rise as a result of the war in Ukraine, said Government Spokesman Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana on Tuesday. He said that the prime minister has also instructed the ministries of Energy and Commerce to develop measures to help low-income earners and to try to maintain the prices of consumer products. Diesel prices as of yesterday were capped at slightly below 30 baht/litre, while gasohol prices were between 30-38 baht/litre. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thai-government-considers-energy-conservation-campaign-as-global-oil-prices-rise/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-03-09 - 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

Government considers energy conservation campaign as global oil prices rise Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has instructed relevant agencies to launch energy conservation campaigns as part of the national agenda, with the public sector taking the lead, to reduce the consumption of energy by 20% and to cut the use of fuel by 10%, as global oil prices rise as a result of the war in Ukraine, said Government Spokesman Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana on Tuesday. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252858-government-considers-energy-conservation-campaign-as-global-oil-prices-rise/

Thai thief put his aborted baby in the freezer - mum said she had no idea Picture: Thai Rath A bizarre case is playing out in Chiang Mai in the north of Thailand. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252857-thai-thief-put-his-aborted-baby-in-the-freezer-mum-said-she-had-no-idea/

Picture: Thai Rath A bizarre case is playing out in Chiang Mai in the north of Thailand. A man called Wirat and a friend found the body of an eight month old foetus in the freezer at a house in Muang district. Wirat's mum said it must be her adopted son's aborted baby. He is in jail for theft. Yesterday the mother of the child went to the Mae Ping police to explain matters, reported Thai Rath. She said she got pregnant with Benjarong's baby in 2020 but developed problems. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe After eight months an ultra sound revealed the baby had died in the womb and it was removed. She said that Benjarong told her he'd taken care of the religious side of things after getting 5,000 baht from his stepdad. But he hadn't. He'd shoved the child in the freezer instead. She had no idea. Praew, an assumed name of the 33 year old mother, said she'd like to have the corpse - that she'd never seen - for a proper Buddhist send off. Long Stay Visa Health Insurance Plans -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-03-09 - 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

Watana Muangsook joins long list of powerful Thai politicians jailed for corruption Watana Muangsook has become the latest Thai political heavyweight to be jailed in a high-profile corruption case. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252855-watana-muangsook-joins-long-list-of-powerful-thai-politicians-jailed-for-corruption/

Watana Muangsook has become the latest Thai political heavyweight to be jailed in a high-profile corruption case. On March 4, the Supreme Court’s Criminal Division for Political Office Holders upheld a September 2020 verdict that found him guilty of power abuse in connection with the Ua Arthorn low-cost housing project when serving as social development and human security minister in Thaksin Shinawatra’s government. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe The court confirmed its 99-year prison term handed down for 11 counts of corruption, including abuse of power and demanding bribes. However, Thai law sets a maximum prison term of 50 years. He and six other defendants were also ordered to pay a total of Bt89 million in compensation to the state. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/watana-muangsook-joins-long-list-of-powerful-thai-politicians-jailed-for-corruption/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-03-09 - 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 PM has wonderful news for the people: You may use your cars Thai prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha had yet more wonderful news for the Thai people yesterday. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252853-thai-pm-has-wonderful-news-for-the-people-you-may-use-your-cars/

Picture: INN Thai prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha had yet more wonderful news for the Thai people yesterday. Despite prices for fuel spiralling out of control at the pumps due to the "military operation" in Ukraine the PM has kindly allowed Thais to continue using their cars. "You may fill up and drive your cars," he said after a meeting. "But please use them wisely and economically". Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe He said he was spending 600 million baht daily to help with keeping diesel prices as low as possible, reported INN. He then said that he would be having a quiet dinner and not hosting other political figures. Long Stay Visa Health Insurance Plans -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-03-09 - 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

DMP Prawit completely innocent of any corruption charges in watches case: sources A source at the Office of the National Anti-Corruption Commission told the Isara News Agency that deputy prime minister Prawit Wongsuwan would not face any problems over the watches case. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252852-dmp-prawit-completely-innocent-of-any-corruption-charges-in-watches-case-sources/

A source at the Office of the National Anti-Corruption Commission told the Isara News Agency that deputy prime minister Prawit Wongsuwan would not face any problems over the watches case. Prawit said that he borrowed the 25 luxury watches from a school chum called Pathawat Suksiwong, old buddies since their days at St Gabriel. They were all returned and there was absolutely no case to answer that Prawit had received goods worth more than 3,000 baht. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Even though the watches were worth millions and millions. He is completely innocent of any wrong doing and will therefore not be recommended by the sub committee for further action at the main committee of the NACC, reported Thai PBS. Prawit is completely clean. Long Stay Visa Health Insurance Plans -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-03-09 - 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 is facing a labor shortage in the hospitality and tourism industry By Online Reporter By Richard Mehr Labor shortage in the hospitality and tourism industry is not a new problem, this situation has been ongoing for several years but the pandemic has made it far worse. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252851-thailand-is-facing-a-labor-shortage-in-the-hospitality-and-tourism-industry/

By Online Reporter By Richard Mehr Labor shortage in the hospitality and tourism industry is not a new problem, this situation has been ongoing for several years but the pandemic has made it far worse. Following weak operations in 2020 and 2021, the hospitality and tourism industry will continue to see depressed conditions through 2022. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe The first shoots of recovery may start to break through from the end of this year and throughout 2023 and 2024, but it could take at least 2-3 years for foreign tourist arrivals to return to pre-COVID level, according to Krungsri Bank Outlook Report 2021-2023. With global travel crashing by a record-breaking rate of 74% from 2019 level. The hardest-hit were the Asia-Pacific region (-84%), with severe drops in arrivals in Singapore (-85.1%), Thailand (-83.2%), South Korea (-85.6%) and Japan (almost -90%). Full story: https://www.huahintoday.com/thailand-news/thailand-is-facing-a-labor-shortage-in-the-hospitality-and-tourism-industry/ -- © Copyright Hua Hin Today 2022-03-09 - 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

Famed Thai cop ‘Big Joke’ visits Pranburi in wake of billion baht human trafficking case By Online Reporter Police Lieutenant General Surachate Hakparn visited Pranburi Police Station this week to follow up on a human trafficking case which has resulted in the seizure of more than one billion baht in cash and assets. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252849-famed-thai-cop-‘big-joke’-visits-pranburi-in-wake-of-billion-baht-human-trafficking-case/

By Online Reporter Police Lieutenant General Surachate Hakparn visited Pranburi Police Station this week to follow up on a human trafficking case which has resulted in the seizure of more than one billion baht in cash and assets. Assistant Commissioner Lt. Gen. Hakparn, who is more commonly known by his nickname, ‘Big Joke’, oversees Thailand’s Anti-Human Trafficking Centre. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe He was in Pranburi attended a press conference to report on the case which has resulted in arrests across four provinces and the seizure of huge sums of money and assets. The case dates back to June 2019 when police in Nakhon Si Thammarat arrested a group of illegal foreign workers from Myanmar. Full story: https://www.huahintoday.com/hua-hin-news/famed-thai-cop-big-joke-visits-pranburi-in-wake-of-billion-baht-human-trafficking-case/ -- © Copyright Hua Hin Today 2022-03-09 - 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