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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

Phuket Businesses Consider Crypto as Alternate Payment Option for Russian Entrepreneurs by Paul Rujopakarn BANGKOK (NNT) - The Phuket Tourist Association has discussed with the Bank of Thailand assistance measures for Russian entrepreneurs in the Kingdom who are being affected by the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252712-phuket-businesses-consider-crypto-as-alternate-payment-option-for-russian-entrepreneurs/

by Paul Rujopakarn BANGKOK (NNT) - The Phuket Tourist Association has discussed with the Bank of Thailand assistance measures for Russian entrepreneurs in the Kingdom who are being affected by the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. During the meeting, the two agencies discussed the viability of temporarily allowing the use of cryptocurrencies as an alternative method of payment. The matter will soon be proposed to the Cabinet for consideration. The association said crypto would likely be an appealing choice should other means of making financial transactions in Russia be severed. It stressed, however, that it would need to determine whether crypto can be seamlessly connected to existing payment systems. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe According to the association, about 3,500-4,000 Russians and 300-400 Ukrainians currently reside in Phuket. The local private sector is now in talks with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) about possibly providing them with assistance measures. These could include establishing a center to coordinate assistance, facilities for issuing visas, and organizing special flights to their respective nations. Meanwhile, Chattan Kunjara Na Ayudhya, the TAT’s deputy governor for Europe, Africa, the Middle East and the Americas, said the TAT is currently adjusting its targets for Russian visitors to Thailand this year. The current figure stands at a quarter of a million. Russians have constituted the highest number of tourists to Thailand since the Kingdom’s reopening in November of last year, with more than 63,000 travelers so far. -- © 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

Thousands who signed up for Thailand Pass receive scam email By Thai Enquirer Thousands of people, both Thais and foreigners, who signed for the country’s Thailand Pass program received a fraudulent phishing email asking for personal details. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252711-thousands-who-signed-up-for-thailand-pass-receive-scam-email/

By Thai Enquirer Thousands of people, both Thais and foreigners, who signed for the country’s Thailand Pass program received a fraudulent phishing email asking for personal details. The emails, which were sent out over the past several days, asked the recipient for their details including their full name, their date of birth, and the last four digits of their passports. Authorities are advising those who receive the email to not respond to the queries and to delete and block the address. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Full story: https://www.thaienquirer.com/38320/thousands-who-signed-up-for-thailand-pass-receive-scam-email/ -- © 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

Married couple killed - motorcycle hit car at U-turn, Pajero runs over them Picture: Thai Rath Thai Rath reported on the tragic death of a married couple in Nakhon Pathom in central Thailand. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252709-married-couple-killed-motorcycle-hit-car-at-u-turn-pajero-runs-over-them/

Picture: Thai Rath Thai Rath reported on the tragic death of a married couple in Nakhon Pathom in central Thailand. Mongkhol, 65, and his wife Klinphaka, 56, were on a Honda motorcycle when they clipped the back of a Honda City on the Malaimaen Road heading into town. They came off and were run over by a Mitsubishi Pajero. The driver of the Pajero named as Suphadech said he couldn't brake in time. He thought the driver of the motorcycle was trying to make a U-turn. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Police investigations continue after the accident at 8 pm last night. Thai Rath described grisly injuries at the scene with a lot of blood after both victims suffered multiple 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

Amazing Thailand: Super rich loony arrested at Suvarnabhumi after fleeing kingdom in "cobra" release case Picture: Thai Rath It is a case straight out of the "Amazing Thailand" playbook. A super rich man with mental health problems who has scared the Thai public in Bangkok witless. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252706-amazing-thailand-super-rich-loony-arrested-at-suvarnabhumi-after-fleeing-kingdom-in-cobra-release-case/

Picture: Thai Rath It is a case straight out of the "Amazing Thailand" playbook. A super rich man with mental health problems who has scared the Thai public in Bangkok witless. At the center of the case involving the met police and Lumpini cops is Khanetphisanuthep Jakraphopmahadecha - known more succinctly in the Thai media as "K. Roi Lan" - Mr K of Hundreds of Millions of Baht. He is convinced about Thai/Hindu religious mysticism and his first name reflects that being a construct of "Ganesh, Vishnu and Angel". Back on February 1st he was arrested after attacking himself with a sword and releasing cobras all over the place after parking his luxury car in the middle of the road outside Central World in downtown Bangkok. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe It was just the latest of several such incidents that freaked out the Thai public in recent years. He was taken away for a mental health evaluation at the Police Hospital and slapped with six charges including scaring the public, weapons offences and matters relating to the release of the potentially deadly snakes, reported Thai Rath. But he promptly slipped out of the country and went to India. On Sunday the met police were waiting at Suvarnabhumi airport for his return and he was arrested again, reported Thai Rath. Pol Maj-Gen Jirasan Kaewsaeng-ek, in his capacity as spokesman, told a press conference yesterday that the suspect was then taken to Somdej Chaophraya Hospital for a further mental health evaluation. Once that is done the prosecution will follow on six charges. 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

Dr Porntip set to join as forensic advisor in all- consuming "Tangmo" case Sanook Thai Caption: Invited as an advisor Thai media continued to almost completely ignore the war in Europe because a celebrity died in Thailand. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252704-dr-porntip-set-to-join-as-forensic-advisor-in-all-consuming-tangmo-case/

Sanook Thai Caption: Invited as an advisor Thai media continued to almost completely ignore the war in Europe because a celebrity died in Thailand. The death of Nida Patcharawirapong - more commonly known as Tangmo or watermelon - in the Chao Praya river in Bangkok has dominated the news. Now one of the highest profile forensic pathologists is getting involved albeit not directly, reported Sanook. Dr Porntip Rojanasunan is a household name in Thailand and a celebrity in her own right. She also has the royal title "khunying". She is known as "Dr Death" and her own facebook page refers to her as the "punk rock aunty" because of her wild hair. Yesterday Tangmo's mother Phanida went with her lawyer to meet Dr Porntip to seek help as the case lurched from one sensational aspect to another. The mother has been criticized for wanting 30 million baht, for example. Shadowy figures have been suggested as being involved as speculation is rife. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Everyone who is anyone is giving an opinion. Dr Porntip said that she can't get directly involved in the forensic pathology aspect of the case because she is a member of the senate. But she can act as an advisor if required. Dr Porntip first became a media celebrity almost 25 years ago after earning a degree in forensic anthropology from Washington, D.C. She set up the Central Institute of Forensic Science for independent investigations in 2002 where she served as head director. Her pioneering use of DNA in Thailand was seen as a positive step after many claimed that confessions in the country were coerced, notes ASEAN NOW. The 67 year old is the holder of the prestigious Order of the White Elephant. 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 is transitioning to an endemic, so what happens now if you catch COVID? With COVID-19 now spreading at a rate of more than 20,000 officially confirmed new infections per day, everyone is at risk of catching the disease. So, many people will be wondering what happens if they do get infected. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252695-thailand-is-transitioning-to-an-endemic-so-what-happens-now-if-you-catch-covid/

With COVID-19 now spreading at a rate of more than 20,000 officially confirmed new infections per day, everyone is at risk of catching the disease. So, many people will be wondering what happens if they do get infected. Thai PBS World interviewed a sample of COVID-19 patients to see how they are coping at a time when the government is gearing up to treat the disease as endemic. When you test positive… Hotel worker Mekin said an ATK test showed he was positive on the morning of March 3. Authorities had launched the so-called Outpatient Self Isolation scheme just two days earlier, but its implementation was still patchy and confusing. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe “I turned up at the hospital where I’ve been eligible for free medical services under social security scheme only to be turned away,” recounted Mekin, who spoke on condition his surname was withheld. “Staff just told me to book the RT/PCR test via the QueQ app. I was not even advised about my rights to social security. Discover Cigna’s range of health insurance solutions created for expats and local nationals living in Thailand - click to view Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thailand-is-transitioning-to-an-endemic-so-what-happens-now-if-you-catch-covid/ -- © 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

The UN Global Plastics Treaty is an opportunity for Thai startups and entrepreneurs to shine By Thai Enquirer News that 175 countries, including Thailand, have agreed to forge a binding treaty to end plastic pollution is good news for Thailand’s entrepreneurs who are eager to find solutions to one of Thailand’s most pressing issues: plastic waste. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252687-the-un-global-plastics-treaty-is-an-opportunity-for-thai-startups-and-entrepreneurs-to-shine/

By Thai Enquirer News that 175 countries, including Thailand, have agreed to forge a binding treaty to end plastic pollution is good news for Thailand’s entrepreneurs who are eager to find solutions to one of Thailand’s most pressing issues: plastic waste. A landmark resolution at the recent fifth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly has pledged to create an international legally binding agreement to end plastic pollution. The treaty covers the full life cycle of plastics, introducing a circular approach to their production, use and disposal. Scheduled to be ratified by 2024, there remains plenty of work to do, but the agreement presents a unique opportunity for Thailand to set a global example in environmental leadership. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Thailand is the world’s 6th largest contributor to marine plastic waste, generating approximately 322,000 of the 8-10 million tonnes that are dumped into the ocean every year, according to the World Bank. Inefficiencies in plastic management have resulted in much of the country’s waste being incinerated, dumped in unsanitary landfills or leaked into the environment, especially via waterways. This not only results in animals and people ingesting microplastics, but impacts water and air quality, and accelerates climate change. Full story: https://www.thaienquirer.com/38308/the-un-global-plastics-treaty-is-an-opportunity-for-thai-startups-and-entrepreneurs-to-shine/ -- © 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

Thailand reports 18,943 new COVID-19 cases, 69 deaths, 25,005 recoveries File photo Thailand on Tuesday (March 8th) reported 18,943 new COVID-19 cases, 25,005 recoveries and 69 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1252684-thailand-reports-18943-new-covid-19-cases-69-deaths-25005-recoveries/ //CLOSED// /Admin