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Southeast Asia Insurance Not Yet Authorized to Shut Down: OIC By Natthaphon Sangpolsit BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand’s insurance business regulator has indicated that approval has not been granted for Southeast Asia Insurance to cease operations and that all existing insurance policies are still valid. The statement was in response to Thai Group Holdings Plc having notified the Stock Exchange of Thailand about discontinuing operations at Southeast Asia Insurance Plc. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248429-southeast-asia-insurance-not-yet-authorized-to-shut-down-oic/

By Natthaphon Sangpolsit BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand’s insurance business regulator has indicated that approval has not been granted for Southeast Asia Insurance to cease operations and that all existing insurance policies are still valid. The statement was in response to Thai Group Holdings Plc having notified the Stock Exchange of Thailand about discontinuing operations at Southeast Asia Insurance Plc. The Office of Insurance Commission (OIC) explained that Southeast Asia Insurance filed for the termination of its business with the OIC, but approval has yet to be granted. The office has established a working committee to scrutinize relevant details, with the aim of preserving the benefits of insurance policyholders and other stakeholders as well as ensuring the legality of the move. The OIC noted that the General Insurance Fund exists to protect those entitled to payment in accordance with insurance claims in cases where an insurance company’s license is revoked. The fund is also intended to foster stability and reliability for the insurance business. The office said the fund does not cover cases of an insurance company ceasing its operations, but assured that public concern was unwarranted. It explained that Southeast Asia Insurance cannot shut down or cease operations until it receives approval to do so from the OIC, adding that all current insurance policies are still valid. -- © Copyright NNT 2022-01-29 - 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

Government Urges Caution Against COVID-19 During Chinese New Year By Natthaphon Sangpolsit BANGKOK (NNT) - Authorities are urging the Thai-Chinese community to exercise caution while celebrating the Lunar New Year, with families and venues encouraged to strictly follow recommendations from the Ministry of Public Health to prevent COVID-19 transmissions. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248427-government-urges-caution-against-covid-19-during-chinese-new-year/

By Natthaphon Sangpolsit BANGKOK (NNT) - Authorities are urging the Thai-Chinese community to exercise caution while celebrating the Lunar New Year, with families and venues encouraged to strictly follow recommendations from the Ministry of Public Health to prevent COVID-19 transmissions. Government Spokesperson Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana said Chinese New Year events in Bangkok’s Yaowarat area have been canceled due to the current situation. Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha is meanwhile encouraging the Thai public to strictly adhere to social distancing, mask-wearing, and other prevention measures on the three observed days of the Chinese New Year. Shrines and places of worship are still allowed to welcome visitors observing religious Chinese New Year rites, with everyone required to fully comply with Universal Protection protocols. Venues are also asked to follow COVID Free Setting guidelines and designate staff for enforcing measures designed to prevent coronavirus transmissions, as well as mitigate the harmful effects of incense fumes. Discover Cigna’s range of health insurance solutions created for expats and local nationals living in Thailand - click to view -- © Copyright NNT 2022-01-29 - 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

Sriracha son still has hope of finding missing Japanese dad after four years as new hope arrives Daily News caption: After four years he still has hope of finding (dad) Daily News reported that a man from Sriracha in the east of Thailand still has hopes of finding his missing Japanese father who disappeared on Doi Inthanon mountain four years ago. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248425-sriracha-son-still-has-hope-of-finding-missing-japanese-dad-after-four-years-as-new-hope-arrives/

Daily News caption: After four years he still has hope of finding (dad) Daily News reported that a man from Sriracha in the east of Thailand still has hopes of finding his missing Japanese father who disappeared on Doi Inthanon mountain four years ago. The Mirror Foundation is now looking into the disappearance of Kinya Nakamura, 82, after he went missing in Chiang Mai on April 9th 2018. Daily News reporters went to Surasak sub-district of Sriracha to the Suan Seua Palm Hill estate where they met Chinya Nakamura, 33, who works as an engineer at the Pin Thong industrial estate. He told how his dad was also an engineer who fell in love with a Thai woman and whom he saw every 3 months for seven days when he was a kid. Picture: Daily News His dad spoke Japanese or English with him. There was a language barrier but they built up a strong relationship. In April 2018 seven family members went on a trip to Doi Inthanon - Thailand's highest peak. The five other members went back to the car after making merit leaving him alone with his dad. He said that his father disappeared in the blink of an eye while he was preparing to take a picture with a camera. There were reports of the old man in a yellow public passenger vehicle. Despite his and the family's personal searches and that of the authorities his dad had simply disappeared. Despite four years passing he has not given up hope of seeing his dad again. He said he had spent a lot of money on the search and had impinged on the kindness of others to not let the matter rest. He said that the Mirror Foundation was now helping in a renewed effort to locate his father that would be mounted next month. Long Stay Visa Health Insurance Plans -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-01-29 - 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

Banglamung police raid a total of seven allegedly illegally open entertainment venues in Pattaya early this morning By Adam Judd Pattaya, Thailand-Banglamung authorities reported that they raided a total of seven allegedly illegally operating entertainment venues in Pattaya early this morning, January 29th, 2022. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248424-banglamung-police-raid-a-total-of-seven-allegedly-illegally-open-entertainment-venues-in-pattaya-early-this-morning/

By Adam Judd Pattaya, Thailand-Banglamung authorities reported that they raided a total of seven allegedly illegally operating entertainment venues in Pattaya early this morning, January 29th, 2022. The majority of the raids took place around 1:00 AM, several hours after the current legal closing time of 11:00 PM as mandated by the Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) in Bangkok and the Chonburi Communicable Disease Committee. The raids were led by Mr. Wuttisak Singhadecho, Bang Lamung District Chief, along with a large contingent of Pattaya Police. A total of seven venues were raided, although not all of them were explicitly named to the press. According to Mr. Wuttisak, the venues included the Diviarium Cafe in Jomtien Complex where over fifty people were found allegedly breaking Covid-19 rules like not wearing masks, social distancing, and other disease control measures. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/01/29/banglamung-police-raid-a-total-of-seven-allegedly-illegally-open-entertainment-venues-in-pattaya-early-this-morning/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-01-29 - 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

Phetchaburi: Police arrest 29 year old man for murder of rival in Kaeng Krachan Picture: Siam Rath Kaeng Krachan police and senior officials served an arrest warrant for murder and weapons offences on Worawut Uambutr, 29, a resident of Wan Jan sub-district. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248422-phetchaburi-police-arrest-29-year-old-man-for-murder-of-rival-in-kaeng-krachan/

Picture: Siam Rath Kaeng Krachan police and senior officials served an arrest warrant for murder and weapons offences on Worawut Uambutr, 29, a resident of Wan Jan sub-district. A warrant was issued on Thursday after he allegedly murdered a rival on Wednesday. Siam Rath carried a picture apparently of the dead man though they gave no name. Picture: Siam Rath A Colt .38 Super and attachments were taken into evidence. The suspect was taken and held at the Kaeng Krachan police station. Picture: Siam Rath Long Stay Visa Health Insurance Plans -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-01-29 - 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

Cop who killed doctor at zebra crossing was clocked at 108-128 kmph as he overtook van on "Ducati Monster" Picture: Thai Rath Thai Rath reported that the lance corporal who killed a doctor as she crossed a zebra crossing outside a kidney institute hospital in Bangkok last week has additional charges to face. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248420-cop-who-killed-doctor-at-zebra-crossing-was-clocked-at-108-128-kmph-as-he-overtook-van-on-ducati-monster/

Picture: Thai Rath Thai Rath reported that the lance corporal who killed a doctor as she crossed a zebra crossing outside a kidney institute hospital in Bangkok last week has additional charges to face. Chula medic Dr Waralak Suphawatrajirayakul - now familiar to people in Thailand as Dr Kratai after the case gained notoriety - was hit by Norawich Buadok who was riding a 'big bike' - a Ducati Monster. Pol Maj-Gen Jirasan Kaewsaeng-ek said at met police HQ that the suspect is being charged additionally with speeding after he was clocked going between 108 and 128 kmph in an 80 kmph zone. He was apparently overtaking a van. Police have until Monday to charge him with an additional charge of reckless driving. Norawich has asked for additional leave until Monday. He has already been featured in the Thai press ordaining into the monkhood. He is expected to face all charges either today or by Monday, said the media. The case has caused a welter of stories this week about Zebra Crossings in Thailand. Long Stay Visa Health Insurance Plans -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-01-29 - 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

Tiger attack! Buffalo farmer mauled in same area where alleged poachers shot two tigers Picture: Thai Rath A Karen man tending his cows and buffaloes in the west of Thailand was attacked by a tiger yesterday morning. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248418-tiger-attack-buffalo-farmer-mauled-in-same-area-where-alleged-poachers-shot-two-tigers/

Picture: Thai Rath A Karen man tending his cows and buffaloes in the west of Thailand was attacked by a tiger yesterday morning. It was in the same area where rangers found two tiger skins drying and tiger meat on a barbecue. Several men were arrested and charged with poaching though they claimed they were just farmers protecting their stock. Saser was with three other farmers. They had moved their 120 head of cattle in the wake of the shooting of the other tigers, reported Thai Rath. Yesterday morning they were checking up on their herd that was grazing two kilometers from a village in the Thong Pha Phum area of Kanchanaburi. They feared another tiger may attack them. And so it proved, but it was a man who was attacked. Suddenly a tiger jumped out and savaged Saser in the neck. He had a total of twenty wounds and was later ferried by river transport to Paholpolpayuhasena Hospital in Kanchanaburi due to the serious nature of his wounds, said local district chief Noppadech Kliawsirikul. Wildlife expert Edwin Wiek told ASEAN NOW a couple of weeks ago that there are about 180 wild tigers in Thailand. He suggested that the men responsible for the tiger shooting and skinning incident were probably trying to make money from the sale of the animal's body parts like skin, bones and penises. This latest case - still very unusual in Thailand - raises the whole question of the rights of farmers to raise their stock and their inevitable confrontation with tigers as the latter's population increases. Long Stay Visa Health Insurance Plans -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-01-29 - 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

Alcohol fueled murder again! Engineer shot and stabbed by drunk for "asking for his wife's phone number" Picture: Thai Rath Alcohol was blamed yet again as a contributing factor in the horrific and senseless murder of a Koh Samui engineer who had just returned home to Hat Yai in the south of Thailand. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248416-alcohol-fueled-murder-again-engineer-shot-and-stabbed-by-drunk-for-asking-for-his-wifes-phone-number/

Picture: Thai Rath Alcohol was blamed yet again as a contributing factor in the horrific and senseless murder of a Koh Samui engineer who had just returned home to Hat Yai in the south of Thailand. Tanked up on countless beers an assailant ruthlessly shot Krittana, 42, in the shoulder then took out a knife and stabbed him repeatedly in the chest before feeling the Khuan Lang area on a motorcycle. Cops and forensics at the scene found the victim dressed in a red and white sports top and khaki shorts. Locals soon told them that the assailant was 41 year old Orachai who lived 100 meters away. He soon returned home on his motorcycle and was arested after neighbors yelled to police. He was very drunk and admitted consuming many beers. A 9 mm gun and a short knife were taken into evidence, reported Thai Rath. He said that the dead man had asked his wife for her phone number. He added that he always carried his gun with him. The victim had just come home from his job and was retrieving his Thai ID. Neighbors said that he had nothing to do with the assailant and they had never had a problem before. Witnesses saw the assailant confront the victim then shoot and stab him. Police took Orachai into custody as investigations continue. Long Stay Visa Health Insurance Plans -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-01-29 - 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

New chapter in Thailand-Saudi ties: A happy ending to a bitter saga? Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, right, welcomes Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha, at the royal palace in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022. (Bandar Aljaloud/Saudi Royal Palace via AP) Unresolved cases relating to the murders of Saudi Arabian diplomats, a businessman who went missing, and the theft of a precious blue diamond from a Saudi palace – there was a lot that derailed Thailand-Saudi Arabia diplomatic relations. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248415-new-chapter-in-thailand-saudi-ties-a-happy-ending-to-a-bitter-saga/

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, right, welcomes Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha, at the royal palace in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022. (Bandar Aljaloud/Saudi Royal Palace via AP) Unresolved cases relating to the murders of Saudi Arabian diplomats, a businessman who went missing, and the theft of a precious blue diamond from a Saudi palace – there was a lot that derailed Thailand-Saudi Arabia diplomatic relations. After over three decades, the clouds of distrust have dispersed. Something has suddenly changed in the Saudi perception, making them amenable to let bygones be bygones and agreeing to restore full diplomatic ties with Thailand. As Riyadh recalibrates its future place in the comity of nations, it is looking for strategic and economic interests in warm relations, according to prominent scholars. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/new-chapter-in-thailand-saudi-ties-a-happy-ending-to-a-bitter-saga/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-01-29 - 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

Will no one in Thailand take responsibility for my sister? Woman in plea after BTS broken leg Picture: Thai Rath An elder sister in Bangkok went on Thai social media to say that no one was taking responsibility for her younger sister's terrible accident on the BTS Sky Walk at Victory Monument. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248414-will-no-one-in-thailand-take-responsibility-for-my-sister-woman-in-plea-after-bts-broken-leg/

Picture: Thai Rath An elder sister in Bangkok went on Thai social media to say that no one was taking responsibility for her younger sister's terrible accident on the BTS Sky Walk at Victory Monument. Priyapath Doungmak's sibling put her foot in a drain and suffered a broken right leg. Her left leg was also damaged. It happened in the busy area at the start of Wednesday's rush hour. The victim was currently awaiting surgery at Phayathai 2 Hospital nearby, reported Thai Rath. But attempts to find out who was responsible for the area of the accident proved fruitless. Everyone was passing the buck leaving Priyapath in despair about who to contact. The BTS authority said it was not their responsibility. Phayathai district told her it was Ratchathewi district's patch. Then Ratchathewi said, no, it was not them but the BTS who was responsible. This left netizens commenting in droves. Long Stay Visa Health Insurance Plans -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-01-29 - 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

Animal Army announces second recent confirmed case of rabies in a stray dog in Banglamung By Adam Judd The following is an alert from the Animal Army Facebook page on social media. Their opinions and statements are entirely their own. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248412-animal-army-announces-second-recent-confirmed-case-of-rabies-in-a-stray-dog-in-banglamung/

By Adam Judd The following is an alert from the Animal Army Facebook page on social media. Their opinions and statements are entirely their own. ☣️ IMPORTANT: RABIES ALERT ⚠️ Confirmed Case #2 : The Lake – Huay Yai, Bang Lamung ⚠️ Confirmed Case #1 : Suan Lalana Village, Pattaya City Tragically a second rabies case has been confirmed, the 4 month old female puppy was from The Lake Huay Yai, Bang Lamung. The victim has five siblings, who have been collected and are in the Animal Army Hospital’s new quarantine facility. The puppy presented on 26/01/2022, died 27/02/2022 and was officially confirmed positive today 28/02/2022. This alert follows on from a positive case in Suan Lalana Village, Pattaya City a week ago, on 19/01/2022. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/01/29/animal-army-announces-second-recent-confirmed-case-of-rabies-in-a-stray-dog-in-banglamung/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-01-29 - 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

COVID-19: Thailand reports 8,618 new coronavirus cases, 19 deaths, 8,358 recoveries File photo Thailand on Saturday (January 29) reported 8,618 new COVID-19 cases, 8,358 recoveries and 19 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248410-covid-19-thailand-reports-8618-new-coronavirus-cases-19-deaths-8358-recoveries/ //CLOSED// /Admin

COVID-19: Thailand reports 8,618 new coronavirus cases, 19 deaths, 8,358 recoveries File photo Thailand on Saturday (January 29) reported 8,618 new COVID-19 cases, 8,358 recoveries and 19 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248410-covid-19-thailand-reports-8618-new-coronavirus-cases-19-deaths-8358-recoveries/

File photo Thailand on Saturday (January 29) reported 8,618 new COVID-19 cases, 8,358 recoveries and 19 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. ▶︎ Infections outside prisons: 8,402. Prisons: 216 ▶︎ Recoveries: 8,358 Saturday’s cases bring the total number of COVID-19 infections in Thailand to 2,424,090 with 22,145 deaths. The news comes as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced details for the Test & Go program which will be reinstated on February 1, 2022. Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Tanee Sangrat has disclosed the revised regulations for entering Thailand, which was adjusted in accordance with the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) resolution on January 20. Registration for the Thailand Pass "Test & Go" scheme will resume at 9 a.m. on February 1, 2022. Discover Cigna’s range of health insurance solutions created for expats and local nationals living in Thailand - click to view -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-01-29 - 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