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Two young teenagers injured after “popping a wheelie” on their motorbike and colliding with a sedan in Pattaya By Goong Nang(GN) Banglamung – A teenage motorbike rider and his passenger have sustained multiple injures after “popping a wheelie” before colliding with a sedan in the Banglamung district yesterday. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248864-two-young-teenagers-injured-after-“popping-a-wheelie”-on-their-motorbike-and-colliding-with-a-sedan-in-pattaya/

By Goong Nang(GN) Banglamung – A teenage motorbike rider and his passenger have sustained multiple injures after “popping a wheelie” before colliding with a sedan in the Banglamung district yesterday. Emergency responders were notified of the accident yesterday afternoon (February 1st) on the Chaiyaphon Vithi Road in the Khao Maikaew sub-district. They and The Pattaya News arrived at the scene to find the damaged motorbike and the sedan on the road. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/02/02/two-young-teenagers-injured-after-popping-a-wheelie-on-their-motorbike-and-colliding-with-a-sedan-in-pattaya/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-02-02 - 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

Cabinet Approved Budget to Hire Forest Guards BANGKOK, Feb 2 (TNA) – The cabinet allocated 251 million baht from the government’s central fund for the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment to reinstate the forest guards who had earlier been laid off. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248860-cabinet-approved-budget-to-hire-forest-guards/

BANGKOK, Feb 2 (TNA) – The cabinet allocated 251 million baht from the government’s central fund for the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment to reinstate the forest guards who had earlier been laid off. Natural Resources and Environment Minister Varawut Silpa-archa said that earlier the budget of his ministry had been cut. Consequently, half of guards at forests in nationwide national parks had been laid off and the rest of them had suffered salary reduction. The ministry’s Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation will spend the 251-million-baht budget to hire 3,999 forest guards from March to September. Their monthly salary was set at 9,000 baht. Full story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-874652 -- © Copyright TNA 2022-02-02 - 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-Muslim community pins hopes on restoration of Thailand-Saudi Arabia relations By Tanakorn Sangiam BANGKOK (NNT) - The Thai-Muslim community in the southern region sees employment and economic opportunities after the restoration of diplomatic ties between Thailand and Saudi Arabia. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248857-thai-muslim-community-pins-hopes-on-restoration-of-thailand-saudi-arabia-relations/

By Tanakorn Sangiam BANGKOK (NNT) - The Thai-Muslim community in the southern region sees employment and economic opportunities after the restoration of diplomatic ties between Thailand and Saudi Arabia. The Thai-Muslim community in Nakhon Si Thammarat responded favorably to the latest development of Thai-Saudi diplomatic relations, as shown in a meeting between the villagers and government representatives. The meeting was joined by Mr. Tawee Prayat, who was deputized by a ministerial assistant at the Office of the Prime Minister. On this occasion, Mr. Tawee presented to the villagers the outcomes of the official visit to Saudi Arabia by Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha. Villagers were said to be delighted with the development, which should make it easier for them to go on their religious pilgrimage to Mecca and Medina. Mr. Tawee said there are several job seekers in the southern region pinning hopes on employment opportunities in Saudi Arabia, as the country was once a top overseas employment destination for people of the Muslim community. -- © Copyright NNT 2022-02-02 - 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

Pheu Thai deputy leader hits back at government after criticism By Natcha Patanasophon The deputy leader of the Pheu Thai party hit back at the government on Wednesday after criticisms from government house. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248856-pheu-thai-deputy-leader-hits-back-at-government-after-criticism/

By Natcha Patanasophon The deputy leader of the Pheu Thai party hit back at the government on Wednesday after criticisms from government house. Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana, the government spokesman, told reporters at Government House on Tuesday that the Phue Thai’s victory in Sunday’s by-election resulted in only one seat and was inconsequential. Thanakorn added that PT should care more about the country than coming into power. Surachart Thienthong of the opposition Pheu Thai Party won a by-election in Bangkok’s ninth district on Sunday with 29,416 votes. Full story: https://www.thaienquirer.com/37142/pheu-thai-deputy-leader-hits-back-at-government-after-criticism/ -- © Copyright Thai Enquirer 2022-02-02 - 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

AI cameras, prize hunters snapping away at offending motorists at crosswalks in Asok By Namo Vananupong BANGKOK (NNT) - AI cameras are now at work at Asok intersection in Bangkok spotting motorists who stop their vehicles atop crosswalks. Meanwhile, people who submit video clips of traffic rule violations now have a chance to win 20,000 baht in prize money. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248855-ai-cameras-prize-hunters-snapping-away-at-offending-motorists-at-crosswalks-in-asok/

By Namo Vananupong BANGKOK (NNT) - AI cameras are now at work at Asok intersection in Bangkok spotting motorists who stop their vehicles atop crosswalks. Meanwhile, people who submit video clips of traffic rule violations now have a chance to win 20,000 baht in prize money. Asok junction, where Sukhumvit Rd. intersects Ratchadaphisek Rd., is busy day-round and is crossed by a large number of pedestrians each day. The crosswalks now sit on a red background that contains a message warning motorists of an applicable fine for stopping atop the area. AI cameras take photographs of traffic law violators, after which the AI system assembles the relevant information and issues traffic tickets that are then mailed to the address of the violator. With the introduction of the 20,000-baht prize money, the AI cameras are now complemented by groups of students and random individuals who attempt to record traffic law violations via their phones. Some motorists who spot the camera ambush try to rectify their error by backing their vehicles away from the crosswalks. Video clips of motorists who do not stop for pedestrians at crosswalks or who do not comply with the stoplight at crosswalks may be sent to the social media center of the Royal Thai Police Command Center, the “Asa Ta Charachon” Facebook, the Don’t Drive Drunk Foundation, JS 100 Radio’s Facebook and the FM91 Trafficpro Facebook. A submitted clip will be forwarded to the police station responsible for the respective locality and the clip owner will have a chance to win a monthly reward of 20,000 baht. The issue of crosswalks safety came under the spotlight in January, after the death of a specialist physician who was hit by a speeding motorcycle as she was crossing the road at a crosswalk in Bangkok. Pol. Col. Bawonphop Sunthara-rekha, the superintendent of Phaya Thai police station, revealed today (1 Feb) that the motorcycle rider has been handed two additional charges. -- © Copyright NNT 2022-02-02 - 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

Investigation called after Thong Lo cops "line up to get something" at Chinese New Year! Picture: Manager Manager reported that top cops in Bangkok were scurrying to limit the damage after a long line of cops in Thong Lo were filmed waiting to get something. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248852-investigation-called-after-thong-lo-cops-line-up-to-get-something-at-chinese-new-year/

Picture: Manager Manager reported that top cops in Bangkok were scurrying to limit the damage after a long line of cops in Thong Lo were filmed waiting to get something. Met chief Lt-Gen Samran Nuanma instructed Region 5 of the met chief Maj-Gen Sophon Saraphat to investigate what was going on. Samran said it looked serious and could damage the image of the Thai police. Spokesman at RTP HQ Maj-Gen Jirasan Kaewsaeng-ek said the incident happened in Soi Thong Lo and might have been in connection with Chinese New Year. ASEAN NOW notes that at Chinese New Year some organisations hand out "treats" to the police in envelopes. But whether the unseemly queue to get a CNY bonus could possibly damage the force further is a matter for some conjecture. Long Stay Visa Health Insurance Plans -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-02-02 - 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

"Drunk" motorcyclist drives into ten meter manhole on Viphavadee Rangist inbound to Bangkok Thai PBS reported on an incident at roadworks on Viphavadee Rangsit Road inbound outside Kaset university, Chatuchak, late last night. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248847-drunk-motorcyclist-drives-into-ten-meter-manhole-on-viphavadee-rangist-inbound-to-bangkok/

Thai PBS reported on an incident at roadworks on Viphavadee Rangsit Road inbound outside Kaset university, Chatuchak, late last night. A motorcyclist and his bike had ended up in an underground cable manhole. The man - with head injuries was alive and talking and after his extrication was taken to hospital. A worker at the scene said there were plenty of lights to warn him. Workers had seen him and shouted to watch out but he continued and drove down the ten meter deep hole. He was coherent but appeared to be drunk, it was noted. Electrical work is going on in the area starting at 10 pm at night. During the day the hole is covered up by a steel plate. Long Stay Visa Health Insurance Plans -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-02-02 - 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 Road Carnage: 750cc bike slams into Vios crossing the road - two dead two injured Picture: 77kaoded 77kaoded reported on a horrific smash on Pahonyothin Road, KM marker 290, in Muang district of Chainat in central Thailand. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248846-thailand-road-carnage-750cc-bike-slams-into-vios-crossing-the-road-two-dead-two-injured/

Picture: 77kaoded 77kaoded reported on a horrific smash on Pahonyothin Road, KM marker 290, in Muang district of Chainat in central Thailand. A Suzuki GSX-R750 had slammed into a black Toyota Vios whose female driver was trying to cross the main road to the other side. The superbike slammed into the door of the Vios trapping the driver. Despite the attention of rescue teams driver Orn-uma, 42, died at the scene from head trauma. Picture: 77kaoded The bike rider had multiple injuries and was already dead. He was named as 40 year old Pheeraphan from Nakhon Sawan. Two occupants of the car Chirawit, 44 and and a boy called Thanakorn were taken to hospital with injuries. When the wife of the motorcyclist arrived on the scene she suspected the worst when she moved the white sheet. She gasped saying: "I told him not to come". Picture: 77kaoded She explained that her husband was a mechanic known as Joon who was with two biker buddies. She had warned him not to ride such a big machine but he wouldn't listen. The people in the car were going home after attending a funeral. Long Stay Visa Health Insurance Plans -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-02-02 - 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

Former employee of Bangkok luxury car company arrested - she'd fled a 20 year sentence handed down by the court for bank fraud Picture: INN Commando police in Bangkok finally caught up with a cashier who skipped bail after being sentence to 20 years for bank fraud. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248844-former-employee-of-bangkok-luxury-car-company-arrested-shed-fled-a-20-year-sentence-handed-down-by-the-court-for-bank-fraud/

Picture: INN Commando police in Bangkok finally caught up with a cashier who skipped bail after being sentence to 20 years for bank fraud. Jiras Thanathathip, also known as Sasiphachat Praphasawat, 44, was arrested at a condominium in the Ramkhamhaeng area of the Thai capital, reported INN yesterday. Between January 2010 and August 2013 while working in the finance section of a luxury car dealership in the Ram Inthra area she put in 83 fake withdrawal slips. She conspired with others to defraud a bank of 16 million baht. When the fraud came to light she was taken to court. The court handed down a 20 year sentence with no suspension but she failed to turn up to the reading of the judgment. Long Stay Visa Health Insurance Plans -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-02-02 - 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

Anutin latest: Praises himself to the skies for saving Thailand Picture: Thai Rath Thailand's DPM and Health Minister has once again praised his efforts and that of his health teams in helping Thailand get through the pandemic. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248840-anutin-latest-praises-himself-to-the-skies-for-saving-thailand/

Picture: Thai Rath Thailand's DPM and Health Minister has once again praised his efforts and that of his health teams in helping Thailand get through the pandemic. He told Thai Rath that it won't be him who decides when the pandemic is over and it is declared endemic. That'll be up to the experts, he said, in a rare show of humility. Then it was back to the rhetoric. "You can trust us to be there with our continued efficiency," he gushed in Thai. "We've been through a lot together, and there's no going back now. "We'll always be there with the Thai public every step of the way for the good of everyone's health". He suggested that he had made all the right calls and that 115 million doses of vaccine had now been administered that were saving lives. He accepted that there were still many infections but serious cases were down and this could be attributed to his brilliant vaccine rollout that has saved the day. "It's because of the vaccine and the co-operation of the Thai public," he enthused. ASEAN NOW notes that the charismatic leader has designs on the Thai premiership, if and when Prayut Chan-ocha decides to call it a day. It hasn't all been plain sailing for the health minister. He courted international controversy at the start of the pandemic with unsavory comments about a "farang" who wouldn't accept his offer of a mask. Other non-mask wearing accusations were made but the billionaire bullet proof minister has survived when other country's health ministers have fallen by the wayside. Long Stay Visa Health Insurance Plans -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-02-02 - 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

Omicron sub-variant found in 57 countries: WHO A sub-variant of the highly contagious Omicron coronavirus strain, which some studies indicate could be even more infectious than the original version, has been detected in 57 countries, the WHO said Tuesday. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248838-omicron-sub-variant-found-in-57-countries-who/

A sub-variant of the highly contagious Omicron coronavirus strain, which some studies indicate could be even more infectious than the original version, has been detected in 57 countries, the WHO said Tuesday. The fast-spreading and heavily mutated Omicron variant has rapidly become the dominant variant worldwide since it was first detected in southern Africa 10 weeks ago. In its weekly epidemiological update, the World Health Organization said that the variant, which accounts for over 93 percent of all coronavirus specimens collected in the past month, counts several sub-lineages: BA.1, BA.1.1, BA.2 and BA.3. Health insurance plans that meet the long stay visa requirements Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/omicron-sub-variant-found-in-57-countries-who/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-02-02 - 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

Mystery BMW found buried in southern Thai palm plantation - police suspect criminal activity! Picture: Thai Rath Chalerm Prakiat police were called by locals in Suan Luang sub-district of Nakhon Sri Thammarat in southern Thailand after a car was found buried in a palm oil plantation. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248835-mystery-bmw-found-buried-in-southern-thai-palm-plantation-police-suspect-criminal-activity/