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Thailand Expects Endemic COVID-19 BANGKOK, Jan 27 (TNA) – The National Communicable Disease Committee agrees to redefine COVID-19 as an endemic disease when situations meet criteria. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248263-thailand-expects-endemic-covid-19/

Regulator says insurer suffering massive loss over COVID claims cannot close down yet Thailand’s Office of Insurance Commission (OIC) said that the financially-troubled Southeast Life Insurance Company cannot just shut down, as it has to receive a permission from the OIC first, amid concern among millions of the company’s clients. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248211-regulator-says-insurer-suffering-massive-loss-over-covid-claims-cannot-close-down-yet/

Thailand’s Office of Insurance Commission (OIC) said that the financially-troubled Southeast Life Insurance Company cannot just shut down, as it has to receive a permission from the OIC first, amid concern among millions of the company’s clients. On Wednesday, Thai Group Holdings, the parent company of Southeast Life Insurance, notified the Stock Exchange of Thailand of the board’s decision to close the insurance company and to return its operating license to the insurance registrar, after it sustained heavy losses from claims by customers who have taken out insurance coverage for COVID-19 infections. Citing Section 57 of the Non-Life Insurance Act B.E, 2535 (1992), the OIC said in a letter of clarification yesterday that that an insurance company which wants to cease operations must seek permission from the Insurance Commission, in order to protect the interests of the insured, the beneficiaries of the insurance policies and other stakeholders. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/regulator-says-insurer-suffering-massive-loss-over-covid-claims-cannot-close-down-yet/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-01-27 - 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

Rayong Oil Slicks Won't Come Ashore RAYONG, Jan 27 (TNA) – The Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) and agencies concerned confirmed that oil slicks from a leaking undersea pipe off Rayong province would not be washed ashore like what had happened in 2013. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248210-rayong-oil-slicks-wont-come-ashore/

RAYONG, Jan 27 (TNA) – The Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) and agencies concerned confirmed that oil slicks from a leaking undersea pipe off Rayong province would not be washed ashore like what had happened in 2013. After the leakage at about 9pm on Jan 25, officials successfully contained the oil slicks within an area of about one square kilometer. IEAT governor Veeris Ammarapala said the leakage happened to an undersea pipeline and had nothing to do with any pipe receiving oil from a tanker. The cause of the leakage was under investigation. Full story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-870690 -- © Copyright TNA 2022-01-27 - 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

Civil Court Opens Online Shopping Division BANGKOK, Jan 27 (TNA) – The Civil Court on Jan 27 opened its new division to hear particularly online shopping disputes and such lawsuits can be filed online around the clock. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248208-civil-court-opens-online-shopping-division/

BANGKOK, Jan 27 (TNA) – The Civil Court on Jan 27 opened its new division to hear particularly online shopping disputes and such lawsuits can be filed online around the clock. Sorawit Limparangsri, spokesman of the Court of Justice, said the new division for online shopping cases was inaugurated on Jan 27 and people affected by online shopping could right away conveniently file their complaints with the division through its e-Filing system free of charge. The spokesman also said that apart from the new division, the Court of Justice would sign a memorandum of cooperation with the Office of the Consumer Protection Board, the Electronic Transactions Development Agency, the Food and Drug Administration, the Royal Thai Police Office and the Thailand. Consumers Council. Full story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-870677 -- © Copyright TNA 2022-01-27 - 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 Michelin-starred chef’s take on culinary cannabis Chef Noom prepare a cannabis-infused menu at the event. Chefs and foodies welcome a return of cannabis to Thai kitchen. It has made an exciting scene for gastronomy. Edibles or cannabis-infused food are of great taste but they are not always healthy, a Thai Michelin-starred chef warns. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248207-thai-michelin-starred-chef’s-take-on-culinary-cannabis/

Chef Noom prepare a cannabis-infused menu at the event. Chefs and foodies welcome a return of cannabis to Thai kitchen. It has made an exciting scene for gastronomy. Edibles or cannabis-infused food are of great taste but they are not always healthy, a Thai Michelin-starred chef warns. Thai PBS World recently met Michelin-starred chef Thaninthorn “Noom” Chantrawan at an event held recently by the Tourism Authority of Thailand to promote cannabis products where he served cannabis-infused Omakase-style Thai dishes. Over the past few years, Thaninthorn has become an edibles enthusiast as he seeks expert advice including academics and health professionals, and taught himself how to infuse his food with cannabis. At the “Ma Gin Gan” (roughly translates as “Let’s eat (cannabis)” event he served selective signature Thai dishes that he created to the guests. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thai-michelin-starred-chefs-take-on-culinary-cannabis/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-01-27 - 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

Pattaya police report two “restaurant” managers arrested last night for allegedly breaking Covid-19 rules By Goong Nang(GN) Pattaya – Pattaya Police arrested two “restaurant” managers last night (January 26th) in Pattaya for allegedly breaking Covid-19 rules and violating the closing time, currently 11:00 P.M. for alcohol-serving venues. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248205-pattaya-police-report-two-“restaurant”-managers-arrested-last-night-for-allegedly-breaking-covid-19-rules/

By Goong Nang(GN) Pattaya – Pattaya Police arrested two “restaurant” managers last night (January 26th) in Pattaya for allegedly breaking Covid-19 rules and violating the closing time, currently 11:00 P.M. for alcohol-serving venues. The Pattaya City Police reports the raids were personally led by the Pattaya City Police Chief Colonel Kunlachart Kunlachai. The focus is primarily on venues that are former bars or entertainment venues that mainly sell alcohol and have been given permission to temporarily convert to “restaurants”. Entertainment venues, including bars, pubs, nightclubs, gogos, karaoke lounges, and other similar businesses, remain legally closed since April of last year due to “Covid-19”. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/01/27/pattaya-police-report-two-restaurant-managers-arrested-last-night-for-allegedly-breaking-covid-19-rules/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-01-27 - 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

Confrontation at the police station! Ex and new wife square up after chase - cops left "shocked" Picture: Sanook Sanook reported on a confrontation between a former wife and a new spouse of a man called Ton. The media said this left the police shocked. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248204-confrontation-at-the-police-station-ex-and-new-wife-square-up-after-chase-cops-left-shocked/

Picture: Sanook Sanook reported on a confrontation between a former wife and a new spouse of a man called Ton. The media said this left the police shocked. Gip, 40, (blue shirt and jeans) who was in a CRV with her friend Cherry, 30, (long dress) chased B (jeans jacket) who was in a BMW X1. All names were made up. Picture: Sanook B saw that things were bad and headed for the Bang Yai police station after being followed from her place of work. There the warring parties staked their claims after more jousting in the cars. Gip, the ex, said she'd put the down payment on the BMW when she was till with Ton. They broke up a month ago. Picture: Sanook She wanted 100,000 baht of that before the new wife could front up the rest. Gip said she was shocked when she saw the new wife riding around on Facebook in the car she'd helped to buy in the first place. Ton turned up at 6 pm to get B and they left leaving the BMW in the police lot after filing a report and saying that the lawyers would be round to start sorting out the mess. Welcome to messy divorces, Thai style! Health insurance plans that meet the long stay visa requirements -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-01-27 - 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's dangerous roads: Motorcycles collide in Samut Prakan - three injured Rescue services were called to Soi Sam Huang in Bang Poo, Samut Prakan last night after a collision on a bend between two motorcycles travelling in opposite directions. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248197-thailands-dangerous-roads-motorcycles-collide-in-samut-prakan-three-injured/

Thailand's dangerous roads: Motorcycles collide in Samut Prakan - three injured Rescue services were called to Soi Sam Huang in Bang Poo, Samut Prakan last night after a collision on a bend between two motorcycles travelling in opposite directions. On the footpath with road rash and chest injuries was an unidentified rotund man near an overturned Honda Wave. Thirty meters away was Tot, 32, lying in a pool of blood. Suthat, 23, also injured and riding a Yamaha Mio said he was taking Tot to work in a factory when they collided with the other bike, reported 77kaoded. All the injured were taken to hospital. Health insurance plans that meet the long stay visa requirements -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-01-27 - 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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Yet another zebra crossing accident - Myanmar woman in hospital in Samut Prakan 77kaoded reported that yet another pedestrian was hit and seriously hurt crossing the road on a zebra crossing last night. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248194-yet-another-zebra-crossing-accident-myanmar-woman-in-hospital-in-samut-prakan/

77kaoded reported that yet another pedestrian was hit and seriously hurt crossing the road on a zebra crossing last night. It happened on King Kaew Road in Bang Plee, Samut Prakan near Soi 52/1. Ruam Katanyu rescue foundation found 33 year old Myanmar woman Win Mar Soe had been hit by an Isuzu pick-up that had stopped nearby. She was rushed to hospital in a grievous condition. The pick-up showed dents on its front and the injured woman's possessions were scattered all about. Last Friday a doctor was killed crossing a zebra in central Bangkok. The "Dr Kratai" case has caused much scurrying by authorities and a high level meeting ordered by DPM Prawit Wongsuwon is due to take place tomorrow to look into law changes related to zebra crossings. ASEAN NOW notes that most drivers routinely ignore people crossing at zebras. Trusting that motorists will stop when using one is a very bad policy. Health insurance plans that meet the long stay visa requirements -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-01-27 - 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

Five admin arrests as tech police bust online cards betting gang in Bangkok and suburbs Picture: INN INN reported that Thailand's tech police had arrested five administrators of an online card gambling site in the Bangkok area. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248191-five-admin-arrests-as-tech-police-bust-online-cards-betting-gang-in-bangkok-and-suburbs/

Picture: INN INN reported that Thailand's tech police had arrested five administrators of an online card gambling site in the Bangkok area. Taken into cutody at a house in Soi Samakhee, Prachacheun, Nonthaburi and a room in the Boromratchachonnanee area of Bangkok Noi were two women aged 26 and 23 and three men aged 31 and 38. They were hosting games of Pok Deng. Picture: ONN More than 100 items of evidence were seized. The business had a turnover of 2 million baht. Health insurance plans that meet the long stay visa requirements -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-01-27 - 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

Pattaya police arrest a shirtless, intoxicated, foreign man in South Pattaya for allegedly trying to randomly fight local residents and police By Adam Judd Pattaya, Thailand-Pattaya Police announced through their social media channels that they arrested a foreign national early this morning for allegedly causing a major public disturbance. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248187-pattaya-police-arrest-a-shirtless-intoxicated-foreign-man-in-south-pattaya-for-allegedly-trying-to-randomly-fight-local-residents-and-police/

By Adam Judd Pattaya, Thailand-Pattaya Police announced through their social media channels that they arrested a foreign national early this morning for allegedly causing a major public disturbance. Details were limited but the incident took place last night on January 26th/27th, 2022, near a supermarket in South Pattaya. Pattaya Police responded to urgent reports from local residents that a shirtless, Caucasian, well built foreign man around 35-40 years old was allegedly aggressively bothering pedestrians and people in the area, challenging them to fights and shouting. The man was seemingly heavily intoxicated, according to police. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/01/27/pattaya-police-arrest-a-shirtless-intoxicated-foreign-man-in-south-pattaya-for-allegedly-trying-to-randomly-fight-local-residents-and-police/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-01-27 - 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

Big Joke announces arrest of Trang police captain who fled bail on rape charge against girls aged 12 and 15 Picture: Siam Rath A Thai police captain called Wisan Khwannimit, and his wife, are now in custody after he fled bail in Muang Trang, southern Thailand. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248186-big-joke-announces-arrest-of-trang-police-captain-who-fled-bail-on-rape-charge-against-girls-aged-12-and-15/

Picture: Siam Rath A Thai police captain called Wisan Khwannimit, and his wife, are now in custody after he fled bail in Muang Trang, southern Thailand. He had been charged with rape of 12 and 15 year old girls. A search of the suspect's house on a warrant found three phones and a gun. Indecent images of the girls while they were being raped over a period of more than one year were found. The children are now in care after their grandmother went to the Paveena Hongsakul Foundation, as previously reported by ASEAN NOW. Siam Rath were at Wang Wiset police station where Lt-Gen Surachate Hakpan - the charismatic cop called Big Joke - announced that he was taking an interest in the case now that he is handling crimes against children. He also set up a committee to investigate the captain's superior for alleged dereliction of duty in relation to showing a blind eye to what was going on. The girls were raped repeatedly from November 2020 to January this year. Surachate said that the captain was a pedophile who had three children with a school age girl. He said that there were 1,316 cases of serious child abuse reported to the Social Development and Human Security ministry in 2021 and 873 of those cases were committed by family members, 348 by parents. 31.8% were sexual in nature. Health insurance plans that meet the long stay visa requirements -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-01-27 - 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