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BANGKOK, (TNA) – Summer storms injured two people and damaged 14 houses in Phetchabun province and tore down a building that housed a big reclining Buddha image in Buri Ram. Seksan Klinphun, chief of Lom Kao district in Phetchabun, said a storm slightly injured two people and damaged 14 houses and a stall in seven sub-districts. Local officials were surveying damage and would offer assistance to victims, he said. In Buri Ram, a big storm hit Chalerm Prakiat district yesterday evening and toppled a building that housed a large reclining Buddha image at Wat Khao Angkarn. The dome-shaped building was constructed in 2019 with donations worth nearly 5 million baht. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Full story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-897593 -- © Copyright TNA 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

Women in modern Thailand still face obstacles, discrimination in the workplace By Natcha Patanasophon Women still face significant social pressures and ongoing challenges when it comes to equality in Thailand, according to activists. But despite many obstacles, women continue to break through social inequalities and thrive through existing barriers of employment. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252813-women-in-modern-thailand-still-face-obstacles-discrimination-in-the-workplace/

By Natcha Patanasophon Women still face significant social pressures and ongoing challenges when it comes to equality in Thailand, according to activists. But despite many obstacles, women continue to break through social inequalities and thrive through existing barriers of employment. “There’s limited space for women in leadership,” Darunee “Dada” told Thai Enquirer. “Our career advancement opportunities are limited.” The 27-year-old woman was rejected 17 times before landing her dream job as a civil engineer. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Full story: https://www.thaienquirer.com/38325/women-in-modern-thailand-still-face-obstacles-discrimination-in-the-workplace/ -- © Copyright Thai Enquirer 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

Police say no evidence yet to indicate Thai actress’s death was foul play, mother turns to Senate Evidence obtained by the police from various sources, including statements from witnesses, does not provide any indication that the death of the late TV actress Nida Patcharaveerapong, aka “Tangmo”, involved foul play, said spokesperson for the Royal Thai Police Pol Maj-Gen Yingyos Thepjumnong yesterday (Tuesday). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252812-police-say-no-evidence-yet-to-indicate-thai-actress’s-death-was-foul-play-mother-turns-to-senate/

Evidence obtained by the police from various sources, including statements from witnesses, does not provide any indication that the death of the late TV actress Nida Patcharaveerapong, aka “Tangmo”, involved foul play, said spokesperson for the Royal Thai Police Pol Maj-Gen Yingyos Thepjumnong yesterday (Tuesday). The officer held a press conference with Deputy Commissioner of Provincial Police Region 1 Pol Maj-Gen Udorn Yomcharoen, after an urgent meeting of the officers handling Nida’s case was held with National Police Chief Pol Gen Suwat Jangyodsuk. The spokesman said, however, that at this stage all the evidence, oral and material, points to negligence, resulting in the death of Nida and that there is no evidence that suggesting that illicit substances were being used on the speed boat on the night Nida fell into the Chao Phraya river from the vessel. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/police-say-no-evidence-yet-to-indicate-thai-actresss-death-was-foul-play-mother-turns-to-senate/ -- © 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

What was it like to have a Cataract operation in Thailand By Mike Bridge Over the past twelve months, I started to have problems seeing the text on the TV, and reading a book was also becoming hard work. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252811-what-was-it-like-to-have-a-cataract-operation-in-thailand/

By Mike Bridge Over the past twelve months, I started to have problems seeing the text on the TV, and reading a book was also becoming hard work. I am 72 years old, and I had been wearing glasses for over 40 years and was only using them for long distances, but now my vision worsened. There was no point going to an regular optician this time, as I now needed to see an eye specialist. I Googled eye clinics and hospitals in the region, (I live in Pattaya) and soon realised that I would need to stay away from private hospitals as they were quite expensive, and my health insurance apparently did not cover eyes. Eventually, a friend suggested checking out the Pattaya Eye Center, where Dr Nattawat had been practicing there for over 12 years. In fact, before he set up his clinic near Big C Extra, he told me he had worked at several hospitals including Bangkok Pattaya. I booked an appointment and he carefully check out both eyes. Initially, he said I should take some eye drops and some capsules to stop any infection, although he did explain that my right eye may have a cataract problem. After a month I returned, and he confirmed that my right eye did need a cataract operation although the left eye was OK. The options were to either use a Monofocal lens costing THB55,000 or a Multifocal lens costing THB85,000. As I was on a tight budget, I settled for a Monofocal lens which would give me long-distance vision, but he said I may need reading glasses. I thought it over and living on a retirement pension felt to wait another few months to raise the money for the more expensive lens, was just too long. Therefore, the Doctor took various measurements and with his equipment was able to work out what lens to order. I paid the deposit of THB10,000 in December and the operation was scheduled for January. Then with the spike in Omicron, I decided to delay it for a few weeks and then they rescheduled the operation for March 1st. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe The actual procedure I must admit I am not a great patient and therefore was fairly tense when I arrived on the day of the operation. The first step was to have drops put into my eye every ten minutes which went on for an hour. Then one of his nurses took me upstairs to a fairly large operating room that had a flatbed and various pieces of equipment. They told me to put on a surgical gown and told me to lie down. There were two nurses in attendance. They put a round pillow around my head and covered my face leaving a hole over my right eye. Then the Doctor gave me an injection just below my eye into my cheek which was a bit uncomfortable, but I assumed would numb my eye. After about 5 minutes they started to stretch the eye with tape and put a gauze over the eye. During the operation which takes about 20 minutes, they shine a bright light and all you see is a number of coloured lights, like going to a Pink Floyd concert. It was difficult to tell what was going on and you do not really feel much pain. In the end, they put a cotton eye patch over the right eye and told me to not touch it for 24 hours. A friend drove me home and I spent the time resting. The next day the Doctor took off the eye patch, checked my eyes, and gave me some drops which I should use every 2 hours during the day. My long vision seemed fine and although I could read, he showed me what new lenses for reading would be like and it did improve the vision. So after a couple of days I then went to an optician and ordered some reading glasses. Also, I had to wear UV sunglasses to protect the eye for a couple of weeks. No water on the eyes, no swimming or saunas, and no washing hair for a few weeks as well. After the operation, I did get a great black eye so wearing the sunglasses helped. Gradually my right eye settled although I did feel a bit itchy, however after a week that was getting better. A week after the operation I went back to see the Doctor for a checkup, and he told me that everything was healing as per schedule. Conclusion It is a very strange and wonderful feeling to get into the car and drive off without the need of wearing glasses. The bottom line is everyone especially over fifty should have regular checkups with a qualified eye specialist, as they can detect earlier enough if you do need a cataract operation. If you leave it too late, it may be impossible to remove your cataract and add a new lens. Other friends had had super sight procedures at local private hospitals which were successful, however at THB200,000 that was way over my budget. I hope my personal experience has given some of you hope that it is worth the stress and money to regain your sight. See you all soon! Pardon the pun. -- © 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

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Thai Covid-19 Center says final decisions on Songkran rules will come NEXT Friday, March 18th, still being debated PHOTO: Prachachat The Cabinet Committee, chaired by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O’Cha, has approved the Bangkok governor and Pattaya Mayor elections today, March 8th, before the exact date could be finalized and announced by the Election Commission in a further step. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252797-thai-cabinet-committee-approves-elections-for-bangkok-governor-and-pattaya-mayor-date-still-to-be-finalized/

Thai Air Force F16 jet crashes while on training flight, pilot safely ejects A Royal Thai Air Force F-16 fighter jet crashed while on a training flight in the north-eastern province of Chaiyaphum yesterday afternoon (Tuesday), but the pilot managed to eject safely, according to Spokesperson for the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) Air Vice Marshal Prapas Sornchaidee. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252759-thai-air-force-f16-jet-crashes-while-on-training-flight-pilot-safely-ejects/

Committee Concludes Thailand Should Buy F-35 Jets From U.S. BANGKOK (NNT) - Royal Thai Air Force Spokesperson Air Vice-Marshal Prapas Sornchaidee has announced that a committee reviewing Thailand’s fighter aircraft acquisition plan has concluded that the Kingdom should purchase 5th-generation fighter jets, as they are best suited for current strategic demands. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252760-committee-concludes-thailand-should-buy-f-35-jets-from-us/

Disabled Thai man says "I've still got two legs and two hands"; Withoon's determined to help his family Picture: Siam Rath Thai media Siam Rath caught up with an inspirational man who has not let disability stand in his way of helping his young family. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252739-disabled-thai-man-says-ive-still-got-two-legs-and-two-hands-withoons-determined-to-help-his-family/

Picture: Siam Rath Thai media Siam Rath caught up with an inspirational man who has not let disability stand in his way of helping his young family. Despite having atrophied legs Withoon, 49, who has moved from his native Songkhla to Satun after marriage, works all day as a food delivery guy on a motorcycle for Food Panda and Lineman. He even hobbled up to the fifth floor on crutches to ensure his customer got their delivery. "I never give up," he said. "I have two young kids and it would be unfair of me to have the wife do all the work while I sat about". He said he needs to get 7,000 baht a month earning 500 baht a day to help make ends meet. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe The doctors have warned him about getting his legs infected but he shrugs this off. He thanked his companies for giving him work. Neighbors told the media he is a shining example of hard work and is often seen doing household chores like cutting the grass and taking out the trash. Aetna Platinum+ Light on premium, great on coverage -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-03-08 - 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

Video: "Drunk" Thai man weaves all over the road before his ride comes to an end Picture: 77kaoded 77kaoded reported on the video post of someone called Natchawarin, 40, who was following a motorcycle in Lopburi. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252738-video-drunk-thai-man-weaves-all-over-the-road-before-his-ride-comes-to-an-end/

Picture: 77kaoded 77kaoded reported on the video post of someone called Natchawarin, 40, who was following a motorcycle in Lopburi. They thought it was a kid doing stunts until it was revealed that it was a 50 year old man called Liam who was apparently drunk. At 9.30 am. The 1 minute 42 second phone video showed the man weaving all over the road, narrowly missing oncoming traffic. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Just as the filmer said "he hasn't hit anyone, he hasn't fallen off" comes the moment when he drives headlong into the side of the road. The media had pictures of the result. They said he was "very seriously injured". Though the 'vaselined' shots tended to suggest that he was dead. no9.mp4 Aetna Platinum+ Light on premium, great on coverage -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-03-08 - 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

Only EIGHT drivers of public vehicles have licences suspended in first 3 months of crackdown Thai PBS reported on the first three months of the crackdown on the standards of Thai drivers in the public transport sector. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252733-only-eight-drivers-of-public-vehicles-have-licences-suspended-in-first-3-months-of-crackdown/

Thai PBS reported on the first three months of the crackdown on the standards of Thai drivers in the public transport sector. Since the beginning of December the department of land transport (DLT) have been issuing points to sanction taxi drivers, tuk-tuks, buses, motorcycle taxis, vans and trucks. But only eight drivers have had their licences temprarily suspended from December through February. Drivers can easily get their points restored by doing a few hours of training. DLT deputy and transport ministry spokesman Seksom Akkraphan said yesterday that 3,310 drivers had had points issued. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe The great majority of these were for speeding. The ones who had their licences suspended were for multiple speeding violations. The only other violations mentioned in the article were users of motorcyles offering a public service who had not properly registered their vehicles. Aetna Platinum+ Light on premium, great on coverage -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-03-08 - 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 to fix credit card payment issues, provide shelter for Russian and Ukrainian tourists By Panithan Onthaworn Thai officials are exploring measures to support about 7,000 stranded Russian and Ukrainian tourists amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, which resulted in suspension of credit card payments and flight cancellations. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) will discuss four proposals with the cabinet on Tuesday. Those aids include a waiver of visa extension fees up to 1,900-baht, accommodations, seeking alternative payment channels, and solving problems on travel insurance. Full story: https://www.thaienquirer.com/38323/thailand-to-fix-credit-card-payment-issues-provide-shelter-for-russian-and-ukrainian-tourists/ -- © Copyright Thai Enquirer 2022-03-08 - 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 to Offer Aid and Visa Services to Tourists by Paul Rujopakarn BANGKOK (NNT) - The government has announced that it will waive application fees for nearly 7,000 Russian and Ukrainian tourists in Thailand who wish to renew their visas. It will also consider steps to provide humanitarian assistance to individuals affected by international flight cancellations. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252729-government-to-offer-aid-and-visa-services-to-tourists/

by Paul Rujopakarn BANGKOK (NNT) - The government has announced that it will waive application fees for nearly 7,000 Russian and Ukrainian tourists in Thailand who wish to renew their visas. It will also consider steps to provide humanitarian assistance to individuals affected by international flight cancellations. Yuthasak Supasorn, governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), said the decision was made in response to a request by the Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) for authorities to assess the impact of the Russia-Ukraine crisis. The CCSA also asked for solutions to be proposed to assist stranded tourists, as around 7,000 travelers from Russia and Ukraine visited the four tourist destinations of Phuket, Koh Samui, Pattaya and Krabi. Yuthasak said travelers can renew their 30-day visas without paying the application fee of 1,900 baht for Ukrainians and Russians. Additionally, tourism operators are working with China’s UnionPay to provide an alternative payment channel for Russian visitors. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe The TAT governor said the administration is also looking for ways to ensure that tourists in need of medical attention are treated adequately by all hospitals. He added that officials from both nations are coordinating repatriation flights for their citizens. Bhummikitti Raktaengam, president of the Phuket Tourist Association, noted that flight cancellations by two Russian airlines had a direct impact on the Russian market, as their direct routes covered much of Russia and shared approximately 70% of the market with Phuket province. -- © Copyright NNT 2022-03-08 - 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

Another tragic drowning: "Autistic" boy who liked to play alone found dead in Korat pond Picture: INN INN published a heart wrenching picture related to yet another drowning of a young child in Nakhon Ratchasima or Korat in central Thailand. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252727-another-tragic-drowning-autistic-boy-who-liked-to-play-alone-found-dead-in-korat-pond/

Picture: INN INN published a heart wrenching picture related to yet another drowning of a young child in Nakhon Ratchasima or Korat in central Thailand. It was some red and white striped flip-flops left casually by a pond in a rice field in Sikhio district. They belonged to a seven year old boy who relatives said was autistic and like to play alone. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe It appeared from the INN report that the boy could in fact swim. Police suspected that he went for a swim in the hot weather, discarded his footwear and clothes and then probably suffered an attack of cramp and was unable to get out of the pond. It happened in Ban Non Rang. Drowning deaths and fatalities on motorcycles are the two leading causes of death in young children, notes ASEAN NOW. Aetna Platinum+ Light on premium, great on coverage -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-03-08 - 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

Koh Kut resort expresses regrets for massive fire, insists smoke detectors were installed A luxury resort on Thailand’s Koh Kut island has issued a statement regarding Sunday’s massive fire, expressing regret and concern for those affected, while insisting that all villas within the resort have smoke detectors installed. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252724-koh-kut-resort-expresses-regrets-for-massive-fire-insists-smoke-detectors-were-installed/

A luxury resort on Thailand’s Koh Kut island has issued a statement regarding Sunday’s massive fire, expressing regret and concern for those affected, while insisting that all villas within the resort have smoke detectors installed. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. The resort’s statement came after a well-known paediatrician and a former actress both shared their close calls at the resort on their social media. The doctor questioned why such a luxurious resort has no smoke detectors or fire alarm system. The resort, called “Soneva Kiri” said in the statement that the fire began in Villa 63 and all guests were evacuated safely. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/koh-kut-resort-express-regrets-for-massive-fire-insists-smoke-detectors-were-installed/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-03-08 - 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

Human trafficking: Teen 'madam' aged just 15 arrested for offering under 18s for sex on Instagram Daily News Thai Caption:Teen 'madam' arrested The chairman of the anti-human trafficking group Ronnasit Foundation, Ronnasit Phreuksayachiwa and Thai police have arrested a 15 year old girl. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252721-human-trafficking-teen-madam-aged-just-15-arrested-for-offering-under-18s-for-sex-on-instagram/ Full story: