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Picture: Thai Rath Alcohol was once again cited as a contributing factor in a gruesome murder at a fishing facility in Chachoengsao in central Thailand. A Thai husband called Khamphut, 42, who was drunk attacked his wife with a fruit paring knife. They had argued about splitting up with the wife refusing to reconcile. She also owed him 8,000 baht that he was trying to recover, reported Thai Rath. Bang Nam Priaw police found Weerawan, 38, dead from 7 wounds. The most serious was a huge gash in her neck. The bloodstained knife was recovered from in front of accommodation for workers. A friend in the next room said the couple arrived two months ago and were always arguing. The friend had gone to their room and had fled in terror after he was threatened when Khamphut went for a knife. Picture: Thai Rath He said he tried to stop the confrontation but feared for his own safety. After running out he heard screams then silence. Then he saw the assailant grab a bag and run off into the fields behind the accommodation. As police were processing the scene they got a report of the murderer walking along a road ten kilometers away and he was soon in custody. Police said it was a case of marital jealousy and arguments over a debt of 8,000 baht - fueled by drink. Aetna Platinum+ Light on premium, great on coverage -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-02-04 - 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

Three dead after trailer becomes detached from 18 wheeler in NE Thailand and hits pick-up Thai Rath reported on a deadly accident in which a trailer from an 18 wheel truck became detached at a bend and slammed into an oncoming pick-up. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1249082-three-dead-after-trailer-becomes-detached-from-18-wheeler-in-ne-thailand-and-hits-pick-up/

Thai Rath reported on a deadly accident in which a trailer from an 18 wheel truck became detached at a bend and slammed into an oncoming pick-up. Three people in the pick-up were killed instantly. A woman in the back survived with minor injuries after being thrown clear. A man in the back suffered grievous injuries. They were taken to Khon Suwan Hospital. Chong Sam Mor police in Chaiyaphum attended the scene between KM markers 32 and 33 on Route 2054. Dead inside a Ford were Chaiyaphum natives Prasong, 62, the driver, Bualong, 86, and Somkhuan, aged 70. The woman said they had been to see fish and were on their way home. The driver of the truck Phaengphol was at the scene waiting to give his version of events. The cab of his truck was parked 500 meters away from the scene of the devastation. Aetna Platinum+ Light on premium, great on coverage -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-02-04 - 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 reports 9,909 new COVID-19 cases, 22 deaths, 7,827 recoveries File photo Thailand on Friday (February 4) reported 9,909 new COVID-19 cases, 7,827 recoveries and 22 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1249080-thailand-reports-9909-new-covid-19-cases-22-deaths-7827-recoveries/ //CLOSED// /Admin

Thailand reports 9,909 new COVID-19 cases, 22 deaths, 7,827 recoveries File photo Thailand on Friday (February 4) reported 9,909 new COVID-19 cases, 7,827 recoveries and 22 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1249080-thailand-reports-9909-new-covid-19-cases-22-deaths-7827-recoveries/

File photo Thailand on Friday (February 4) reported 9,909 new COVID-19 cases, 7,827 recoveries and 22 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. ▶︎ Infections outside prisons: 9,721. Prisons: 188 ▶︎ Recoveries: 7,827 Friday’s cases bring the total number of COVID-19 infections in Thailand to 2,475,632 with 22,250 deaths. The news comes as Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn is planning to discuss the possibility of a travel bubble initially with China and other ASEAN countries following the resumption of the “Test&Go” scheme this month. Phiphat revealed to the press yesterday, February 2nd, that he would seek a discussion with China’s Culture and Tourism Ministry regarding the travel bubble agreement, or exchanging tourists without quarantine, during his visit to the Winter Olympics Games in Beijing between February 3rd and the 6th. Discover Cigna’s range of health insurance solutions created for expats and local nationals living in Thailand - click to view -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-02-04 - 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

Norwegian expat killed in collision of two pick-ups in NE Thailand - wife injured Picture: Naew Na Two people died and three were seriously injured after two pick-ups collided on a dangerous bend in the Khemmarat police jurisdiction in Ubon Ratchathani, NE Thailand yesterday. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1249079-norwegian-expat-killed-in-collision-of-two-pick-ups-in-ne-thailand-wife-injured/

Picture: Naew Na Two people died and three were seriously injured after two pick-ups collided on a dangerous bend in the Khemmarat police jurisdiction in Ubon Ratchathani, NE Thailand yesterday. Both the driver of a Ford Ranger and that of a Mazda BT-50 died at the scene on the Arunprasert Road. Naew Na reported that behind the wheel of the Mazda was a Norwegian man Mr I.W. who had lived in Thailand with his Thai wife in Amnat Charoen for ten years. His wife was among three injured passengers in the Mazda. The driver of the Ford was named as Rimkhong, 50, also from Amnat Charoen. Police said that the collision happened at high speed on a bend notorious for accidents. Investigations continue. Aetna Platinum+ Light on premium, great on coverage -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-02-04 - 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

Navy officer installed cameras in ladies' toilets at hospital - 1000 images captured over six years Picture: Sanook A Thai Royal Navy man of the rank of lieutenant commander is facing sex charges after he installed two cameras in the ladies toilets in a hospital. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1249076-navy-officer-installed-cameras-in-ladies-toilets-at-hospital-1000-images-captured-over-six-years/

Picture: Sanook A Thai Royal Navy man of the rank of lieutenant commander is facing sex charges after he installed two cameras in the ladies toilets in a hospital. The cameras were connected to a computer in the communications section offices of the hospital. More than 1000 indecent images were found after the discovery of what was going on on January 7th. The images dated back to 2015 when the secret filming began. Vice Admiral Pokkhong Manathatphailin said there was clear evidence after an investigation. The suspect will face three charges including two related to sexual offences committed against children under and over 15 after they were filmed going about their business in the toilets. The man who was not named by Sanook will meet with police next Thursday. Twenty three victims of his perverted activities have already filed complaints on January 10th with Pol Lt-Col Ekkachai Moonlee of the Phlu Ta Luang police in Chonburi in central Thailand. Aetna Platinum+ Light on premium, great on coverage -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-02-04 - 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

Half pub half restaurant shut down after serving beer in plastic cups Daily News Caption: Hiding the reality from prying eyes Authorities in Muang district of Mahasarakham in Thailand's north east responded after 100 cases of Covid were linked to entertainment in the area. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1249073-half-pub-half-restaurant-shut-down-after-serving-beer-in-plastic-cups/

Daily News Caption: Hiding the reality from prying eyes Authorities in Muang district of Mahasarakham in Thailand's north east responded after 100 cases of Covid were linked to entertainment in the area. Station chief Pol Col Ittidech Sunthorn and local official Nattakan Suramanee found one establishment selling beer from plastic jugs being served in plastic glasses. Picture: Daily News Manager at the Rarerng Lin pub Ms Pawarisa, 36, was taken in last night for breaking the law in respect of Covid and the serving of alcohol, reported Daily News. The place was what is called half pub, half restaurant. It was shut down. ASEAN NOW notes that varying degrees of flouting of the regulations are happening all over Thailand. Mostly the authorities are turning a blind eye - unless there is a spike in infections. Aetna Platinum+ Light on premium, great on coverage -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-02-04 - 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

Warning against traveling to Thailand by Gregers Møller file photo Travelers to Thailand whose PCR tests return a positive are in a very high risk of being caught up in a web of rules that nobody warned them of before their departure. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1249067-warning-against-traveling-to-thailand/

file photo by Gregers Møller Travelers to Thailand whose PCR tests return a positive are in a very high risk of being caught up in a web of rules that nobody warned them of before their departure. The SHA+ and ASQ hotels where the travelers are required to stay, must all have contracts with a specific hospital, usually a private hospital. If a traveler staying at their hotel tests positive, the guest has no choice but to be hospitalized at that specific hospital for 7-10 days at their own cost – usually around 10.000 THB per day. In most cases, tourists are requested to pay upfront this amount and coordinate insurance claims by themselves later – holding the risk of not being compensated for their hospital expenses. Sharing hotel room in close contact with a COVID patient also subjects you to quarantine 7-10 days as a high risk close contact person. This is usually not included in the insurance coverage so it would be completely at your own cost. Full story: https://scandasia.com/warning-against-traveling-to-thailand/ -- © Copyright ScandAsia 2022-02-04 - 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

Most Schools Resume On-site Teaching BANGKOK (TNA) – Most schools resumed their on-site teaching and parents of most students agreed to have their young children receive COVID-19 vaccination, according to authorities. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1249066-most-schools-resume-on-site-teaching/

BANGKOK (TNA) – Most schools resumed their on-site teaching and parents of most students agreed to have their young children receive COVID-19 vaccination, according to authorities. In a meeting on COVID-19 vaccination for young children attended by representatives of the Education Ministry, the Public Health Ministry and the Interior Ministry, Education Minister Trinuch Thienthong said schools reopened safely as almost all teachers received their first vaccine dose and over 80% of students aged 12-18 years got their second doses of COVID-19 vaccines. Most of them returned to their on-site classes, the minister said. Full story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-875508 -- © Copyright TNA 2022-02-04 - 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

Students express outrage online after university admissions body hack By Natcha Patanasophon A university testing body is trending on Thai Twitter on Thursday following the leak of student’s personal information on the dark web. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1249065-students-express-outrage-online-after-university-admissions-body-hack/

By Natcha Patanasophon A university testing body is trending on Thai Twitter on Thursday following the leak of student’s personal information on the dark web. Students used the hashtag #แบนทปอ (banTCAS) to highlight their frustrations with the Thai University Central Admission System (TCAS) and their seeming incompetence. The TCAS is a university admissions system through which Thai students must apply to enter state universities. 23,000 Thai students’ data which include names, national identification numbers, were put up for sale on a dark web marketplace. Full story: https://www.thaienquirer.com/37205/students-express-outrage-online-after-university-admissions-body-hack/ -- © Copyright Thai Enquirer 2022-02-04 - 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 Airways offers cargo service on passenger seats as alternative revenue source By Panithan Onthaworn Thai Airways International (THAI) is offering cargo-in-cabin flights, where cargo is stored in the aircraft’s cabin, to seek revenue as air travel demand has not yet fully recovered. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1249064-thai-airways-offers-cargo-service-on-passenger-seats-as-alternative-revenue-source/

By Panithan Onthaworn Thai Airways International (THAI) is offering cargo-in-cabin flights, where cargo is stored in the aircraft’s cabin, to seek revenue as air travel demand has not yet fully recovered. THAI executive Supoj Charoensuk said on Thursday that Thai Airways has kicked off its first cargo-in-cabin flight carrying antigen test kits (ATKs) from Bangkok to Australia this week. “The cargo-in-cabin solution aims to optimize the cabin space of cargo flights,” Supoj said, adding that it would generate more revenue for the airline. Full story: https://www.thaienquirer.com/37200/thai-airways-offers-cargo-service-on-passenger-seats-as-alternative-revenue-source/ -- © Copyright Thai Enquirer 2022-02-04 - 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 says he will neither dissolve parliament nor reshuffle his cabinet Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said Thursday that he will not dissolve the House or reshuffle his cabinet, but will carry on working and is ready to face the Opposition in the general debate scheduled for February 17th and 18th. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1249062-thai-pm-says-he-will-neither-dissolve-parliament-nor-reshuffle-his-cabinet/

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said Thursday that he will not dissolve the House or reshuffle his cabinet, but will carry on working and is ready to face the Opposition in the general debate scheduled for February 17th and 18th. In his first interview with reporters at Government House since his return from a two-day official visit to Saudi Arabia, the prime minister also confirmed that the Bangkok gubernatorial election will be held in May, noting that preparations for the poll are the responsibility of the Ministry of Interior and the Election Commission. Regarding the general election, he said that there are two organic laws involved, which are a matter of procedure, which he discussed with Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam yesterday, adding that there are no political complications which may affect the election. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thai-pm-says-he-will-neither-dissolve-parliament-nor-reshuffle-his-cabinet/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-02-04 - 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

Are we just going to have to live with unvaccinated people across Thailand? Seems a long time ago that tennis star Novak Djokovic had his visa to enter Australia dramatically revoked and he was deported. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1249061-are-we-just-going-to-have-to-live-with-unvaccinated-people-across-thailand/

Seems a long time ago that tennis star Novak Djokovic had his visa to enter Australia dramatically revoked and he was deported. Djokovic has not spoken about his vaccination status in detail, but last year he said he was "opposed to vaccination". You may remember that most governments last year, at the height of the pandemic were all playing it tough. For example, in Thailand, it became difficult to enter a restaurant or hotel without showing your full vaccination information on a government app. Last December Vietnam’s Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh called for punishing people who refuse to be vaccinated without valid reasons. At a meeting with the National Steering Committee for Covid-19 Prevention and Control, he said authorities should convince people to get immunized, and consider banning people from leaving their home or making them pay the treatment fees if they contract Covid if they refuse the shots. In the Philippines, they adopted a No Vax No Ride POLICY IN Manila, and the President was quoted saying if the unvaccinated did not stay at home they would be jailed. “Our goals were for a safe adaptation to the pandemic with a focus on reducing community transmission and severe cases and death”, he said. With the world trying to cope with this unique pandemic, should we risk letting people like Novak Djokovic continue to stick to his principles of not being vaccinated, while still wishing to roam free? Certainly, with most countries starting to stockpile vaccines, one assumes they are a lot better prepared for any further Covid waves. I can also understand why many have decided not to sit in line and take a vaccine that is still awaiting long-term test results. Naturally, society may be able to accept their position, however, it will be a lot more expensive for some time for unvaccinated people to move around, check into hotels or board a plane. It will be up to immigration at airports, hotels, or airlines policies if they can stay or fly. It is a difficult dilemma. What do you think is the correct route to take? Discover Cigna’s range of health insurance solutions created for expats and local nationals living in Thailand - click to view -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-02-04 - 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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