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Bangkok to equip 100 zebra crossings with traffic lights in two weeks The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) plans to install pedestrian operated traffic lights at about 100 dangerous zebra crossings in the city to provide better safety, Deputy Bangkok Governor Pol Lt-Gen Sophon Pisutthiwong said today (Thursday). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1249016-bangkok-to-equip-100-zebra-crossings-with-traffic-lights-in-two-weeks/

Thailand to discuss travel bubble agreement with neighboring countries 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. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1249009-thailand-to-discuss-travel-bubble-agreement-with-neighboring-countries/

MOPH Confirms No Legal Obligations For People To Wear Face Masks BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand’s Public Health Minister confirmed that there are no laws forcing people to wear face masks, but he also sought cooperation from all parties, including Thai citizens and overseas tourists, in order to prevent the spread of the Covid-19 outbreak. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1249008-moph-confirms-no-legal-obligations-for-people-to-wear-face-masks/

Thai university presidents apologise for leak of personal information The Council of University Presidents of Thailand (CUPT) has offered an apology for a large leak of the personal information of people applying to enter state universities under the Thai University Central Admission System (TCAS). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248986-thai-university-presidents-apologise-for-leak-of-personal-information/

The Council of University Presidents of Thailand (CUPT) has offered an apology for a large leak of the personal information of people applying to enter state universities under the Thai University Central Admission System (TCAS). CUPT issued a statement yesterday in response to a social media offer for sale of 23,000 items of personal information and files from the myTCAS.com website in May last year. The news of the leak came after a backlash against the organisation for failing to provide assistance to high school students who test positive for COVID-19 during the university entrance exams (GAT/PAT) in March. A Twitter hashtag boycotting the organisation surfaced after some students were told to simply take the exam next year. CUPT said that it had checked all the files in question and found that they contain information on the third phase of TCAS64 and not all of them contain personal information about the applicants for entry to state universities. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thai-university-presidents-apologise-for-leak-of-personal-information/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-02-03 - 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

Gold snatcher steals gold items worth more than 200,000 baht from gold shop in Chonburi mall By Goong Nang(GN) Chonburi – A gold snatcher stole gold items with an estimated worth of more than 200,000 baht from a gold shop in a shopping mall in the Panat Nikhom district yesterday (February 2nd). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248982-gold-snatcher-steals-gold-items-worth-more-than-200000-baht-from-gold-shop-in-chonburi-mall/

By Goong Nang(GN) Chonburi – A gold snatcher stole gold items with an estimated worth of more than 200,000 baht from a gold shop in a shopping mall in the Panat Nikhom district yesterday (February 2nd). The Panat Nikhom Police was notified of the incident at a gold shop in a shopping mall in the Goot-Ngao sub-district. This came just days after a similar incident in Sri Racha that we reported on here at TPN media below. Law enforcement arrived at the gold shop to find the staffer on duty, Ms. Sunitta Imsuwanruethai, who told Panat Nikhom police, “A thin male suspect wearing a blue shirt, aged around 30- 40, posed as a customer initially and asked to see gold items.” Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/02/03/gold-snatcher-steals-gold-items-worth-more-than-200000-baht-from-gold-shop-in-chonburi-mall/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-02-03 - 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

Bangkok Among Asia's top destinations for Celebrating Chinese New Year BANGKOK, Feb 3 (TNA) – Prime Minister and Defense Minister Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha was pleased with the news released by Agoda, an online travel agency and metasearch engine, that Bangkok is one of the top destinations for traveling and celebrating. this Chinese New Year, said Government Spokesperson Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248980-bangkok-among-asias-top-destinations-for-celebrating-chinese-new-year/

BANGKOK, Feb 3 (TNA) – Prime Minister and Defense Minister Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha was pleased with the news released by Agoda, an online travel agency and metasearch engine, that Bangkok is one of the top destinations for traveling and celebrating. this Chinese New Year, said Government Spokesperson Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana. He thanked concerned agencies and all the Thai people for joining hands in enhancing the country's image and being the good hosts, which have led to Thailand's increasing popularity among global tourists. According to Agoda, Asia wide, metropolitans and capital cities as top destination choices for the 2022 Chinese New Year include Shanghai (#1 China), Tokyo (#1 Japan), Kuala Lumpur (#1 Malaysia), Manila (#1 Philippines). , Bangkok (#1 Thailand). While in other markets, classic resort destinations are travelers' top picks, including Bali (#1 Indonesia), Jeju Island (#1 Korea), Taichung (# Taiwan), Phu Quoc Island (#1 Vietnam). Full story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news/line-today-english-news-875424 -- © Copyright TNA 2022-02-03 - 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 Deputy Prime Minister Prawit orders increasing penalties for traffic violators By Nop Meechukhun PHOTO: Daily News National – Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan ordered increasing penalties for road users who violated traffic laws in order to raise more public awareness. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248973-thai-deputy-prime-minister-prawit-orders-increasing-penalties-for-traffic-violators/

PHOTO: Daily News By Nop Meechukhun National – Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan ordered increasing penalties for road users who violated traffic laws in order to raise more public awareness. He addressed to the That Cabinet Meeting Tuesday, February 1st, that the National Road Accident Prevention and Reduction Policy Board has approved measures to prevent road accidents following a tragic accident of a motorcycle crashing and killing a pedestrian at a crosswalk last month. The approved policies, in principle, are as follows: Legal measures: such as increasing penalties for drivers who broke traffic signs; using technology to support law enforcement; providing online information about the history and offenses of the driver’s license holders, vehicle registration information, and other relevant information; increasing offenses for drivers who violate traffic rules and signs and recording driving behaviors when committing an offense. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/02/03/thai-deputy-prime-minister-prawit-orders-increasing-penalties-for-traffic-violators/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-02-03 - 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

Prayut likely to survive accusations of interfering with judiciary, analysts say By Erich Parpart and Cod Satrusayang A petition to remove Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha for interfering with the judiciary is currently under consideration but analysts tell Thai Enquirer that it was unlikely that he will be removed from office. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248971-prayut-likely-to-survive-accusations-of-interfering-with-judiciary-analysts-say/

By Erich Parpart and Cod Satrusayang A petition to remove Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha for interfering with the judiciary is currently under consideration but analysts tell Thai Enquirer that it was unlikely that he will be removed from office. Former senior Supreme Court judge Sriamporn Salikup, current senior Supreme Court judge Somchart Thanyawinitkul and the Deputy Chief of Justice at the Central Labour Court, Naraphat Sujiworakul together filed a petition for the NACC to investigate Prayut and Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam on January 25 for overstepping their authority. They said Prayut and Wissanu violated Section 193 of the constitution and sections 157 and 91 of the Criminal Code by interfering with the personnel administration of the Court of Justice when they appointed the former secretary-general of the Court of Justice Sarawut Benjakul as the director of the university council at the Prince of Songkla University and two other positions. Full story: https://www.thaienquirer.com/37181/prayut-likely-to-survive-accusations-of-interfering-with-judiciary-analysts-say/ -- © Copyright Thai Enquirer 2022-02-03 - 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

People in Thailand reminded of fines for failing to wear a face mask By Online Reporter file photo Thailand’s Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has posted a reminder regarding the fines in place for people who fail to wear a face mask in public. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248967-people-in-thailand-reminded-of-fines-for-failing-to-wear-a-face-mask/

file photo By Online Reporter Thailand’s Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has posted a reminder regarding the fines in place for people who fail to wear a face mask in public. The post warns that first offenders will be fined up to 1,000 baht for not wearing a mask. A person who is caught not wearing a mask for a second time will be fined between 1,000 baht and 10,000 baht. For a third offence, fines of up to 20,000 baht may be issued. Full story: https://www.huahintoday.com/thailand-news/people-in-thailand-reminded-of-fines-for-failing-to-wear-a-face-mask/ -- © Copyright Hua Hin Today 2022-02-03 - 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

Monk filmed going on his alms round - in a HONDA! A monk - now determined to actually be a real one - was filmed going on his "binthabat" (alms) rounds in a nice black Honda car. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248966-monk-filmed-going-on-his-alms-round-in-a-honda/

A monk - now determined to actually be a real one - was filmed going on his "binthabat" (alms) rounds in a nice black Honda car. Complaints reached the Buddhist affairs chief about the somewhat less than holy rounds in the Bangkok suburb of Klong Thawee Wattana. National Buddhism Office spokesman Sittha Moonhong confirmed that the "phra" was genuine - he's a monk in Phijit in the north east at a temple called Wat Pho Talay. He said it would be up to a committee there what punishment to mete out. Meanwhile Daily news quoted the Sangha Council as saying that monks or novices driving cars and motorcycles was a "no-no" as was their applying for driving licences. Exceptions were the operation of vehicles on Buddhist business inside temples or taking the injured to hospital, for example. ASEAN NOW notes that monks are supposed to shun worldly possessions - they are permitted to have saffron robes and perhaps a shoulder bag but that's it. Daily News had a picture of the barefoot monk getting into a car. Health insurance plans that meet the long stay visa requirements -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-02-03 - 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

Woman goes blind after getting parasite from Thai food - raw prawns blamed Thai PBS reported that Naresuan Hospital in Phitsanulok in northern Thailand had their first case of blindness caused by a worm parasite present in the lungs of rats. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248965-woman-goes-blind-after-getting-parasite-from-thai-food-raw-prawns-blamed/

Thai PBS reported that Naresuan Hospital in Phitsanulok in northern Thailand had their first case of blindness caused by a worm parasite present in the lungs of rats. The civil servant aged 40 got the worm in her eye. Picture: Thai PBS She was particularly fond of eating raw Thai dishes principally one called "Kung Chae Nam Plaa. This is uncooked prawns marinated in fish sauce, a very popular Thai delicacy usually served with some ornamental veg and chilis. Picture: Thai PBS This is the suspected cause of the contamination from the rat. It can cross to fresh water prawns after building up in blood cells of a rodent. All over the world there have only been 50 cases, 18 mostly in the north east of Thailand since 1962. Picture: Thai PBS This was the first case for Phitsanulok. The woman lost her sight in one eye. Doctors warned people about eating raw food from fresh water sources. Health insurance plans that meet the long stay visa requirements -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-02-03 - 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

Big new road projects in Bangkok suburbs - Rama 2 special road set for completion in 2025 Bangkok Business News Bangkok Business News reported that the special expressway from Ekachai to Ban Paew along Rama 2 Road would take until 2025 before it was open. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248959-big-new-road-projects-in-bangkok-suburbs-rama-2-special-road-set-for-completion-in-2025/

Bangkok Business News Bangkok Business News reported that the special expressway from Ekachai to Ban Paew along Rama 2 Road would take until 2025 before it was open. The 16.4 kilometer stretch (Route 82) costing 18.7 billion baht had contracts signed yesterday and will take 1,080 days building. The traffic build up in the area has meant great delays travelling from Bangkok to Hua Hin, notes ASEAN NOW. Other details announced by the transport ministry concerned: Rama 3 - Dao Khanong - Outer Ring Road - where an 18.7 kilometer section is being built. Thonburi to Phak Thor 8.3 kms that is 57% complete. and Route 82 extension Ban Paew to Phak Thor (Ratchaburi) 47 kms that is altered to be finished by 2027. Health insurance plans that meet the long stay visa requirements -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-02-03 - 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

Taxi drivers in Phuket say they get it about allowing application hailing services to operate Daily News caption: Fostering understanding A delegation of top police and land transport authorities went to Soi Ta-iat condos and hotels to try and explain to taxi drivers about how things were going to work from now on. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248957-taxi-drivers-in-phuket-say-they-get-it about-allowing-application-hailing-services-to-operate/

Daily News caption: Fostering understanding A delegation of top police and land transport authorities went to Soi Ta-iat condos and hotels to try and explain to taxi drivers about how things were going to work from now on. This followed a much publicised spat between what is known as the local taxi mafia and a Thai tourist that caused the authorities to do a mass scurry. Deputy Phuket provincial chief Pol Col Jirasak Siamsak was with Phuket provincial land transport office rep Kornphitak Asanasuwan on the "fostering understanding" mission, reported Daily News. Picture: Daily News Jirasak explained what it was to be a responsible cabbie. And most importantly of all the fact that now things had changed - tourists could now use ride hailing apps legally. He said the prices were not all that different. One company given permission to operate is Hello Phuket Service. Others are in the offing. Picture: Daily News Jirasak also said the authorities were in the process of bringing more order to taxi ranks. The cabbies spoken to said they understood and were prepared to cooperate with the new rules. ASEAN NOW notes that this spirit of concilliation remains to be seen. Taxi drivers have been a law unto themselves on the holiday island for decades with tourists frequently claiming big rip-offs. Health insurance plans that meet the long stay visa requirements -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-02-03 - 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

COVID-19: Thailand reports 9,172 new coronavirus cases, 21 deaths, 7,832 recoveries File photo: Thailand on Thursday (February 3) reported 9,172 new COVID-19 cases, 7,832 recoveries and 21 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248952-covid-19-thailand-reports-9172-new-coronavirus-cases-21-deaths-7832-recoveries/ //CLOSED// /Admin