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The Southeast Life Insurance and Thai Insurance companies have offered to repay full insurance premium to those customers who have not claimed compensation for COVID-19 infections, before the two firms cease operations. The option is intended to benefit customers while the companies are still in a stable financial condition, after the Insurance Commission accepted the two companies’ filings to return their operating licenses, according to the two companies, adding that they will cease operations once the Insurance Commission grants them permission to do so. Customers seeking a premium refund can contact the companies by scanning the QR code at www.southinsurance.co.th or at www.thaiis.com from February 1st until the 7th, between 9am and 11.59pm. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/full-premium-refund-option-proposed-by-two-ailing-insurance-companies/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-01-31 - 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

Cattle farmer thinks he'll be lucky after cow gives birth to cleft tongued calf Picture: Sanook Sanook reporters hotfooted it to Dootung sub-district in Yasothon in Thailand's agricultural north east after a local official called Nookorn told them about the birth of a cleft tongued calf. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248569-cattle-farmer-thinks-hell-be-lucky-after-cow-gives-birth-to-cleft-tongued-calf/

Picture: Sanook Sanook reporters hotfooted it to Dootung sub-district in Yasothon in Thailand's agricultural north east after a local official called Nookorn told them about the birth of a cleft tongued calf. Due to the rift in the calf's mouth it looks like it has two tongues. In the fields near the village of Khambon they met Suphan, 54, who was tending his livestock. One of his two breeding cows had given birth on January 5th to the unusual calf that was causing a lot of interest among neighbors in the area. He had given the calf the name of "Bunlai" - a name that means much merit. He was convinced that the calf would bring him great fortune. He intends to look after it and raise it to adulthood. Health insurance plans that meet the long stay visa requirements -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-01-31 - 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

Disgruntled Thai man takes revenge - four shot dead in horrific spree Picture: 77kaoded A disgruntled Thai man went on the rampage in Chantaburi in central/eastern Thailand yesterday. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248568-disgruntled-thai-man-takes-revenge-four-shot-dead-in-horrific-spree/

Picture: 77kaoded A disgruntled Thai man went on the rampage in Chantaburi in central/eastern Thailand yesterday. Even for a country used to violent, revenge related crime this was a Sunday of sheer horror, notes ASEAN NOW. At the end of his murder spree four people - two women and two men - were dead. The murderer was unrepentant - he reportedly said they all deserved what they got, reported 77kaoded. First stop for the shooter - a man called Prasit, aged 50 - was the busy Tamoon market at 3pm. Picture: 77kaoded Here by the side of the Chanthaburi to Sa Kaeo Road - Route 317 - he shot his former wife Wanphen, 49, in the head. There were many witnesses. Then he shot Wanphen's daughter Oraya, 25, in a Toyota Fortuner owner by his former wife. Prasit then drove the Fortuner away with Oraya dead beside him. Next stop was the area beside the temple of Wat Tham Sarika where Theerachat, 44, was shot dead. He had borrowed 40,000 baht from Prasit and hadn't repaid him. Picture: 77kaoded Then it was back in the Fortuner as Prasit headed to Ban Khao Phlu Thong where 48 year old Bunruam was gunned down. Bunruam had sold Prasit a faulty gun. Finally Soi Dao district police went to a bar in Nong Makha sub-district where Prasit was drinking spirits. His daughter persuaded him to give himself up. Chanthaburi commander Pol Maj-Gen Naradech Klomthuksing led the interrogation. A 1.38 minute video posted on YouTube showed how the crime unfolded and finally featured the suspect sitting on a sofa as officers stood watch. Health insurance plans that meet the long stay visa requirements -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-01-31 - 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 restores quarantine-free entry – and this time the whole world is invited From February 1, Thailand will fling its doors wide open to foreigners from every corner of the world, offering quarantine-free entry for those who are fully vaccinated and test negative for COVID-19. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248564-thailand-restores-quarantine-free-entry-–-and-this-time-the-whole-world-is-invited/

From February 1, Thailand will fling its doors wide open to foreigners from every corner of the world, offering quarantine-free entry for those who are fully vaccinated and test negative for COVID-19. This time, quarantine-free entry will be available to travelers from all countries – though they will have to take two RT-PCR tests during their stay, not one as previously. From Tuesday, travelers will have a choice of two entry schemes – Test & Go or the Sandbox. Test & Go As the name suggests, Test & Go requires travelers to undergo an RT-PCR test upon arrival and spend the first night in a pre-booked AQ or SHA Extra+ hotel, after which they can check out if their test is negative. 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-restores-quarantine-free-entry-and-this-time-the-whole-world-is-invited/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-01-31 - 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

Korat governor bans the burning of stubble in fields to stem dust pollution - but it's being ignored Picture: INN The governor of Nakhon Ratchasima province has issued an anti-burning order that should be music to the ears of spluttering residents in the north eastern Thai province. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248563-korat-governor-bans-the-burning-of-stubble-in-fields-to-stem-dust-pollution-but-its-being-ignored/

Picture: INN The governor of Nakhon Ratchasima province has issued an anti-burning order that should be music to the ears of spluttering residents in the north eastern Thai province. If farmers followed suit. Wichian Jantharanothai has issued an order banning the burning of stubble in paddy fields, sugar cane growing areas and other agricultural areas in a bid to lessen the effects of PM2.5 particulate matter in the air. He has recognised that such burning is a major contributory factor to the annual cool season pollution that causes respiratory conditions and other health problems. Kamnans and phoo yai ban have been mobilized to advise about the order. However INN reported that the ban was being widely flouted with one 50 rai area burning away as normal. INN didn't mention any activity from the police in their report. Health insurance plans that meet the long stay visa requirements -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-01-31 - 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

Petty thief says he was just going for a walk - falls thru mobile shop ceiling and gets his head stuck Picture: Sanook Sanook reported on a story featured online from the Wang Mee market in Nakhon Ratchasima, north east Thailand. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248561-petty-thief-says-he-was-just-going-for-a-walk-falls-thru-mobile-shop-ceiling-and-gets-his-head-stuck/

Picture: Sanook Sanook reported on a story featured online from the Wang Mee market in Nakhon Ratchasima, north east Thailand. Around 8 pm a diner at a "moo katha" store next to a mobile phone shop heard screaming. Phatcha informed the server who called the shop owner Rattanaporn to come and open up. Picture: Sanook Inside they found a 14 year old boy caught in the metal grates in the ceiling of the store. He'd got his head stuck. Locals took an hour to free him as he claimed: "I was just going for a walk". Picture: Sanook He was known as a petty thief in the area, said the media. No police involvement was reported in the story, notes ASEAN NOW. Health insurance plans that meet the long stay visa requirements -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-01-31 - 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

Relative savagely attacked by Pit Bull - owner wasn't in time to lock him up Daily News caption: He's just protecting the house! Rescue services were called to a house in Muang district of Samut Prakan after a 35 year old woman was savaged by a Pit Bull terrier. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248559-relative-savagely-attacked-by-pit-bull-owner-wasnt-in-time-to-lock-him-up/

Daily News caption: He's just protecting the house! Rescue services were called to a house in Muang district of Samut Prakan after a 35 year old woman was savaged by a Pit Bull terrier. The injured woman was visiting her brother and his wife at their house. She entered the property and was sitting at a table in the garden when the Pit Bull attacked her. The owner hadn't yet had time to put the family pet in a cage. The wife of the house owner said that the Pit Bull was a quiet dog but would attack anyone who entered the property. Picture: Daily News He was "protective" of the house and would attack if the owners weren't around. The relative had arrived and her husband had not yet secured "Titan". She said it was fortunate that they heard her sister-in-law's anguished screams and rescued her in time and called off the family pet. Even so she had multiple injuries to right leg, arm and face and was taken to hospital in a serious condition after a rescue foundation gave first aid at the scene. Titan is just over a year old, reported Daily News. Health insurance plans that meet the long stay visa requirements -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-01-31 - 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

Zebra Crossings: Action demanded but is it "locking the stable door after the horse has bolted"? Thai media alluded to the Thai proverb about surrounding a pen after the cow has run away. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248558-zebra-crossings-action-demanded-but-is-it-locking-the-stable-door-after-the-horse-has-bolted/

Thai media alluded to the Thai proverb about surrounding a pen after the cow has run away. Or in English locking the stable door after the horse has bolted (acting too late after an event). Thai Rath was reporting on the fallout from the case of the death of Chula opthamologist Waralak or Dr Kratai, killed on a Zebra Crossing in Bangkok on January 21st. Her funeral was held last Wednesday as the man who killed her - Lance Corporal Norawich Buadok - went into the monkhood. He was allegedly speeding on his Ducati Monster superbike. Chair of an accident prevention committee and DPM Prawit Wongsuwon ordered action. "Big Den" - Gen Damrongsak Kittipraphas had a meeting and ordered all authorities nationwide to get tough. Zebras were to have new lines, lights and markings. Strips to slow traffic were to be installed along with lights and CCTV. Speed limits in built up areas around Zebras were to be changed to 30-40 kmph and to 60 kmph in areas outside cities. A 20,000 baht monthly prize has been set up for members of the public filming law breaking at Zebras. The RTP have asked the public to be their eyes and ears. The talk is of Dr Kratai being the last fatality at a Zebra. Dr Thaejing Siriphanich who runs the Anti Drink Driving Foundation is starting a campaign, according to print media who reported on the issue at the weekend. The symbol of this will be a fluffy rabbit - "Kratai" is rabbit in Thai, the nickname of the doctor who lost her life. Thai Rath added that MoPH stats say that 6-8% of road fatalities were pedestrians in 2016-2018. These stats suggested 800-1000 pedestrians died. But when police stats are added the figure is more like 2,500 - 2,900 annually of which 900 per year are in Bangkok. Health insurance plans that meet the long stay visa requirements -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-01-31 - 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

Latest accident stats: 21 dead Saturday as drunk driver kills road worker Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248552-latest-accident-stats-21-dead-saturday-as-drunk-driver-kills-road-worker/

Daily News continued their campaign to raise awareness about the appalling carnage on Thailand's deadly roads. They reported that 21 people died in accidents on Saturday cautioning that the figure was low because agencies do not report death much at the weekend preferring to wait until Monday or Tuesday. This brought the January fatality figures so far to 1,126 at the scene deaths. This compares to 1,134 in the same 29 days last year. ASEAN NOW cautions that in reality the figures are much higher when deaths at or on the way to hospitals are added to the toll. In the latest terrible accident an innocent road surfacing worker called Ekachai, 33, was killed by a 22 year old man in a Land Rover on the expressway in Klong Toei, Bangkok. The young driver reeked of alcohol, said the media. This story is reported by ASEAN NOW elsewhere this morning. Health insurance plans that meet the long stay visa requirements -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-01-31 - 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

Young man "with well known surname" kills road worker on expressway in Bangkok - breath test ordered Picture: Siam Rath Siam Rath reported on an accident on the Chalerm Mahanakhon expressway in the Klong Toei area of Bangkok heading towards Dao Khanong on Sunday morning. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248549-young-man-with-well-known-surname-kills-road-worker-on-expressway-in-bangkok-breath-test-ordered/

Picture: Siam Rath Siam Rath reported on an accident on the Chalerm Mahanakhon expressway in the Klong Toei area of Bangkok heading towards Dao Khanong on Sunday morning. Expressway police found a Land Rover with its front smashed. Fifty meters away police found an adapted tractor type vehicle completely destroyed. Thirty three year old Ekachai from Sa Kaeo - described as a road cleaner - had a broken arm and neck and was dead. He was wearing a high visibility jacket. Another man who had been sitting on the tractor vehicle was rushed to hospital with serious injuries. Picture: Siam Rath The 22 year old driver of the Land Rover suffered only minor injuries. Another road worker called Anusorn who saw what happened said that a team had been doing road resurfacing and only one lane was open. At about 1 am the Land Rover cut in front of a truck trailer going at least 100 kmph and hit the workers' vehicle. The driver was thrown out 20 meters. Siam Rath said that the driver of the Land Rover has the same surname as the owner of a department store at Victory Monument. He was taken away by police but complained of injuries so was taken to hospital where a breath test was performed. Results were being assessed. He had not been breath tested by the police asking instead that he remain in the hospital. He was not named. Health insurance plans that meet the long stay visa requirements -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-01-31 - 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

Hunt on after drunk man returns with war weapon after incident at birthday party - one dead, one injured Picture: Daily News Police in western Bangkok are hunting a man armed with an M16 or HK 33 war weapon after he shot a man dead and wounded a woman. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248546-hunt-on-after-drunk-man-returns-with-war-weapon-after-incident-at-birthday-party-one-dead-one-injured/

Picture: Daily News Police in western Bangkok are hunting a man armed with an M16 or HK 33 war weapon after he shot a man dead and wounded a woman. It was another horrific crime fueled by revenge and alcohol after a face losing incident. It happened after a birthday party. Samray police and rescue services went to Krung Thonburi Soi 6 where outside a house they found the remains of a birthday party - cake, bottles of booze and soda. Plus evidence of lots of shooting with 5.56 bullets - used in M16 and HK 33 war weapons, reported Daily News. Inside a two story terraced house they found Somboon "Nao" Sae-kang dead. He'd been shot through the eye with the bullet traversing to a wall. He was lying in a pool of blood. Two other bullets had smashed a flat screen TV. Picture: Daily News The wife of the owner of the house Chatchawan, 47, had been already rushed to Lert Sin Hospital. Supranee was hit by a stray bullet as she went down the stairs to see what the commotion was all about. The bullet ricocheted injuring her abdomen, thigh and face. Chatchawan said that the dead man was an old friend. They had all been at a birthday party earlier in which Anusorn, 37, had got very drunk and started behaving badly. One man had slapped him to get him to calm down. That man had since gone home. Anusorn left but harbored a grudge. He went on Facebook to vent his anger then returned with the gun. Police tried to find him at his house but couldn't locate him. He is a gun enthusiast and is believed to be armed and dangerous as the hunt steps up. Health insurance plans that meet the long stay visa requirements -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-01-31 - 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 report 8,008 new COVID-19 cases, 16 deaths, 8,215 recoveries File photo Thailand on Monday (January 31) reported 8,008 new COVID-19 cases, 8,215 recoveries and 12 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248544-thailand-report-8008-news-covid-19-cases-16-deaths-8215-recoveries/ //CLOSED// /Admin

Thailand report 8,008 new COVID-19 cases, 16 deaths, 8,215 recoveries File photo Thailand on Monday (January 31) reported 8,008 new COVID-19 cases, 8,215 recoveries and 12 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248544-thailand-report-8008-news-covid-19-cases-16-deaths-8215-recoveries/

File photo Thailand on Monday (January 31) reported 8,008 new COVID-19 cases, 8,215 recoveries and 16 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. ▶︎ Infections outside prisons: 7,842. Prisons: 166 ▶︎ Recoveries: 8,215 Monday’s cases bring the total number of COVID-19 infections in Thailand to 2,440,542 with 22,173 deaths. The news comes as authorities have indicated their satisfaction with Thailand’s rise to No. 26 on the global COVID Resilience Ranking list, which reflects increased international confidence in the Kingdom’s reopening to international tourists. Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana, spokesperson for the Prime Minister’s Office, said Prime Minister and Defense Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha has expressed his satisfaction with the nation’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This came following a January report for Bloomberg’s COVID Resilience Ranking, which listed Thailand at 26th out of 53 countries and economic areas, up from 44th in its previous report. Discover Cigna’s range of health insurance solutions created for expats and local nationals living in Thailand - click to view -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-01-31 - 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