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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:

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. Daily News said that the police have evidence that she offered under 18s for sex on Instagram. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe The suspect was taken to the Thanyaburi police station in Pathum Thani after her arrest at a house in that jurisdiction. 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

Putin issues list of nations that are not friendly - Thailand is not included Sanook Thai Caption: This lot are not my friends! Thailand was a notable absentee on a list of nations deemed unfriendly by Russian leader Vladimir Putin. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252720-putin-issues-list-of-nations-that-are-not-friendly-thailand-is-not-included/

Sanook Thai Caption: This lot are not my friends! Thailand was a notable absentee on a list of nations deemed unfriendly by Russian leader Vladimir Putin. Sanook published a picture of the man now being called a dictator with the caption: This lot are not my friends. Despite joining a condemnation vote at the UN, Thailand and its leader Prayuth Chan-ocha has adopted a wait and see approach to its relationship with Russia. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Many see this as for economic reasons. China and India was also not on the list issued via TASS yesterday, reported Daily News. But in Asia Japan, Singapore, Taiwan and South Korea were included. Among the countries deemed unfriendly towards Russia because of sanctions are the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the UK and all 27 countries of the EU. 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

Government to Support Blockchain in Promotion of Digital Economy by Paul Rujopakarn BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society has indicated that it will support blockchain as part of efforts to promote the digital economy in Thailand. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252717-government-to-support-blockchain-in-promotion-of-digital-economy/

by Paul Rujopakarn BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society has indicated that it will support blockchain as part of efforts to promote the digital economy in Thailand. Digital Economy Minister Chaiwut Thanakamanusorn made the announcement during a recent visit to the headquarters of Bitkub, the local exchange for cryptocurrencies. After meeting with the executives of the exchange, Minister Chiwut said it was apparent that the crypto sector is growing and will greatly contribute to Thailand’s digital economy. Additionally, he assured that the administration will continue to support the sector going forward. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Bitkub founder Jirayut Srupsrisopa said the exchange is planning to build a solid foundation for Thailand’s digital economic infrastructure within the next five years. He also welcomed the government’s support for blockchain technology, which serves as the basis for other emerging advances such as augmented reality, virtual reality, and the metaverse. Bitkub was founded in 2018 and was among the first exchanges to receive a digital asset license from the nation’s Securities and Exchange Commission, in 2019. It is the largest crypto exchange in Thailand, with a 90% share of crypto transactions based on 2021 data from regulated exchanges. -- © 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

Two dead six injured as six wheel truck carrying construction workers crashed at bend during rain in NE Picture: Thai Rath Thai Rath reported on a road accident in Muang district of Mukdahan in the north east of Thailand yesterday. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252715-two-dead-six-injured-as-six-wheel-truck-carrying-construction-workers-crashed-at-bend-during-rain-in-ne/

Picture: Thai Rath Thai Rath reported on a road accident in Muang district of Mukdahan in the north east of Thailand yesterday. A six wheel truck careened off the road into a power pole in the Ban Khong Samran area at a bend during a rainstorm. It was carrying construction workers. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Dead at the scene were Narong, 50, beside the Isuzu truck and App, 43, who was under it. Six other injured workers were taken to hospital. Police will wait to interview the driver of the truck after he recovers sufficiently from his injuries. 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

Vendors Urge Government to Closely Monitor Commodity Prices by Paul Rujopakarn BANGKOK (NNT) - Vendors have expressed concerns over rising commodity prices, urging the government to closely monitor the situation and intervene if necessary. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252714-vendors-urge-government-to-closely-monitor-commodity-prices/

by Paul Rujopakarn BANGKOK (NNT) - Vendors have expressed concerns over rising commodity prices, urging the government to closely monitor the situation and intervene if necessary. Their concerns were conveyed during recent media surveys, as the nation faces rising energy costs while still dealing with the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Thai inflation rate recently hit 5.28% - the highest in 13 years. Fuel prices continue to fluctuate due to the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, with consumers and vendors now anticipating high prices of animal feed, fresh ingredients, ready-made meals, meats and eggs. According to the Ministry of Commerce, the government has yet to authorize a price hike on any products. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe However, if producers decide they can no longer bear rising operational costs, they can petition for the right to raise rates. The administration said it will consider such petitions on a case-by-case basis, with a focus on protecting consumers. Several items have also been listed as products that are not subject to price hikes, such as instant noodles, cooking oil, carbonated drinks and daily products. -- © 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