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Wiroj Lakkhanaadisorn: Bangkok governor candidate a bridge to Move Forward govt? Introducing Wiroj as the party’s Bangkok hopeful, Move Forward leader Pita Limjaroenrat said no other potential candidate had “the party DNA” like him. (Photo by Move Forward Party Facebook page) The opposition Move Forward Party has finally come up with a candidate for the Bangkok gubernatorial election expected in the next few months. For many party supporters, Wiroj Lakkhanaadisorn is the party’s best choice, but others had hoped for a stronger candidate and a bigger name. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248184-wiroj-lakkhanaadisorn-bangkok-governor-candidate-a-bridge-to-move-forward-govt/

Introducing Wiroj as the party’s Bangkok hopeful, Move Forward leader Pita Limjaroenrat said no other potential candidate had “the party DNA” like him. (Photo by Move Forward Party Facebook page) The opposition Move Forward Party has finally come up with a candidate for the Bangkok gubernatorial election expected in the next few months. For many party supporters, Wiroj Lakkhanaadisorn is the party’s best choice, but others had hoped for a stronger candidate and a bigger name. An online PR onslaught over the past weeks culminated in Move Forward unveiling Wiroj as its candidate during an event at party headquarters on Sunday (Jan 23) evening. Wiroj, a debutant MP and the party’s spokesman presented himself as a governor hopeful who is ready for a “head-on collision” with any serious issue that is harming the city and its residents. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/wiroj-lakkhanaadisorn-bangkok-governor-candidate-a-bridge-to-move-forward-govt/ -- © 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

Marriage infidelity: Thai man pretends he's attending family wedding but ties knot with "mia noi" A Thai woman called Parichart, 42, - who is also a Phoo yai Ban (local official) in Tha Luang district of Lopburi, central Thailand, contacted Thai Rath with an extraordinary tale of marriage infidelity. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248183-marriage-infidelity-thai-man-pretends-hes-attending-family-wedding-but-ties-knot-with-mia-noi/

A Thai woman called Parichart, 42, - who is also a Phoo yai Ban (local official) in Tha Luang district of Lopburi, central Thailand, contacted Thai Rath with an extraordinary tale of marriage infidelity. Her rat of a husband, Sanya, also 42, had pretended he was going to a relative's wedding. Instead he married his mistress. To add insult to injury the "mia luang" (main wife) sent the happy couple 1,000 baht because she didn't attend the wedding in person. Parichart, or Aen Duangmoon, was in tears as she showed reporters her marriage certificate and pictures. She said she met Sanya in 2017, he was a widower and she was widowed. Love blossomed and the next year they married. He had a 15 year old daughter who took up quite a lot of his time and he also worked in agriculture, or so he said, and needed to travel a lot. They just met at weekends and holidays. He had his own house as she did. But in 2021 he started to see her less frequently saying he was very busy with work. She always used to get his bonus in full but last year he came up with the excuse that he didn't get one. Then on 8th January, a Saturday, he said that he had to pick up his mum and elder brother and his brother's partner, because they were finally going to get married in Phayao according to nothern traditions. "Oh goody, can I come too" said Parichart. "Sorry", said Sanya, "You won't be able to go because of Covid restrictions". Parichart accepted this disappointment and was convinced when Sanya's location was shown to be Phayao. She asked for the bride's bank account number so she could send her 1,000 baht as a wedding gift in absentia. Next day when she called her husband he made excuses about being unable to talk - it's noisy here, he said, I'm getting drunk. In reality he was marrying his bit on the side. He came to see Parichart on the 13th and all seemed normal until she saw that he had another phone that Sanya claimed was his daughter's. When he was in bed she took a look and all was revealed - he had another Facebook account and there were damning pictures of him getting married and in the marital bed with the other women. When she confronted her rat of a husband all he said was: "That's just the way I am". Now the matter - and the phone evidence - is in the hands of divorce lawyers. 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

Short haired cop impersonators pick on the wrong people for a shake down - two other cops! Picture: Thai Rath Police in Ang Thong, central Thailand, announced the arrest of five men after an incident on the Pho Thong - Ang Thong Road yesterday morning. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248172-short-haired-cop-impersonators-pick-on-the-wrong-people-for-a-shake-down-two-other-cops/

Picture: Thai Rath Police in Ang Thong, central Thailand, announced the arrest of five men after an incident on the Pho Thong - Ang Thong Road yesterday morning. Five men in a pick-up and on a motorcycle had pulled over police lance corporals Theeradol and Narakorn of the Rammasak police. The corporals were told that they were being investigated by the men who said they were cops. Oh, so are we, said the corporals who appeared to be on private business in a private car. This led to excuses and suspicious behaviour as the five men left. The corporals suspicions were raised enough that they checked through police colleagues on the claims by the men who had stopped them. Two of the men arrested - aged from 26 to 48 and all with short hair - were found to have put fake names onto police ID to pretend they were police, reported Thai Rath. Their own Thai ID did not match the names on the police ID. They have been charged and the other three are under investigation. Police ID and equipment can be readily bought in Thailand at shops that sell such merchandise. But of course it is illegal to pretend to be an officer of the law, notes ASEAN NOW. And particularly foolish to attempt a shakedown of other cops! 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

Police warn women out alone at night in Pathum Thani after rapist attacks uni student, aged 20 Picture: Thai Rath Police in Pathum Thani arrested a 33 year old man called Panya Uamthongbua or "Jae" on a Thanyaburi arrest warrant for abduction and rape of a university student. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248170-police-warn-women-out-alone-at-night-in-pathum-thani-after-rapist-attacks-uni-student-aged-20/

Picture: Thai Rath Police in Pathum Thani arrested a 33 year old man called Panya Uamthongbua or "Jae" on a Thanyaburi arrest warrant for abduction and rape of a university student. The suspect who admitted the crime was taken into custody beside a klong in Soi Wat Bua Kadee at 5.30 pm yesterday. This followed a complaint made to the Paveena Hongsakul foundation by a 20 year old first year undergraduate named only as Koi. In the Klong Aen area of Lam Lukka behind Wat Don Yai the suspect drove his pick-up in front of the young lady who was on a motorcycle causing her to have to stop. He then forcibly bundled her into his vehicle, took her home and raped her. She was then taken to another area and left. Her phopne was taken and thrown in a canal. Pol Maj-Gen Priyaphol Saensen, the Pathum Thani provincial police chief, warned ladies out at night to be careful. He told them not to go to risky areas, to travel in groups and always call friends or realtives to say where they might be going. Thai Rath quoted the suspect as saying it was a spur of the moment attack. 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

COVID-19: Thailand reports 8,078 new coronavirus cases, 22 deaths, 6,595 recoveries File photo Thailand on Thursday (January 27) reported 8,078 new COVID-19 cases, 6,595 recoveries and 22 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248166-covid-19-thailand-reports-8078-new-coronavirus-cases-22-deaths-6595-recoveries/ //CLOSED// /Admin

COVID-19: Thailand reports 8,078 new coronavirus cases, 22 deaths, 6,595 recoveries File photo Thailand on Thursday (January 27) reported 8,078 new COVID-19 cases, 6,595 recoveries and 22 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248166-covid-19-thailand-reports-8078-new-coronavirus-cases-22-deaths-6595-recoveries/

File photo Thailand on Thursday (January 27) reported 8,078 new COVID-19 cases, 6,595 recoveries and 22 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. ▶︎ Infections outside prisons: 7,853. Prisons: 225 ▶︎ Recoveries: 6,595 Thursday’s cases bring the total number of COVID-19 infections in Thailand to 2,407,022 with 22,098 deaths. The news comes as Thai health authorities are ramping up the administering of the booster or third dose. Meanwhile, Thailand’s top virologist has indicated that cross-vaccination produces very high immunity in inoculated individuals. Dr. Yong Poovorawan, a virology expert at Chulalongkorn University’s Faculty of Medicine, cited a study jointly conducted by Oxford University and agencies in Brazil, published in The Lancet medical journal. He said the study found that full inoculation of an individual with an inactivated vaccine followed by a booster dose of either a viral vector or mRNA vaccine greatly heightens the individual’s immunity against Covid. Dr. Yong added that similar results have been obtained in studies in Sweden and Indonesia. Discover Cigna’s range of health insurance solutions created for expats and local nationals living in Thailand - click to view -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-01-27 - 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

Thai man, 67, allegedly shot by relative in land dispute in Kaeng Krachan - dogs guarding the corpse Daily News caption: Elderly man shot at 7 times Police were called to the edge of the Mae Prajan river in Ban Sa Yai Non of Kaeng Krachan in Phetchaburi province, south/central Thailand after a shooting. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248165-thai-man-67-allegedly-shot-by-relative-in-land-dispute-in-kaeng-krachan-dogs-guarding-the-corpse/

Daily News caption: Elderly man shot at 7 times Police were called to the edge of the Mae Prajan river in Ban Sa Yai Non of Kaeng Krachan in Phetchaburi province, south/central Thailand after a shooting. Dead at the scene was 67 year old lime farmer Chuay Thiamuthit who had been shot in three places. Kaeng Krachan police found evidence that seven shots had been fired from a 9 mm gun. Picture: Daily News Two dogs were in the area apparently guarding the dead man's body. Yuan, 64, the wife of the deceased said that several days ago they had argued with a relative over mortgaging a piece of their land. Her husband had been riding a motorcycle and had apparently been ambushed. Investigations continue. 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

Calls for action at crossroads after two 14 year boys killed on three person motorcycle Picture: Daily News Police in the Ongkharak area of Nakhon Nayok province in central Thailand were called after a collision between a pick-up and a motorcycle at a crossroads. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248164-calls-for-action-at-crossroads-after-two-14-year-boys-killed-on-three-person-motorcycle/

Picture: Daily News Police in the Ongkharak area of Nakhon Nayok province in central Thailand were called after a collision between a pick-up and a motorcycle at a crossroads. A pick-up and bike were both in the undergrowth when rescue services arrived in the area by the temple of Wat Mai Pong Sophon. The force of the collison was so great that the engine of the Honda bike had become detached from the frame. Dead at the scene was Nattawut, 14. Thanadol, also 14, died later in hospital. Picture: Daily News The driver of the bike Marut, 31, a relative of the deceased, is in a serious condition in hospital. Thanakorn, 28, who was driving the pick-up said that the three on the bike came out of a side turning into his path and he was unable to brake in time. Debris was scattered over a 50 meter area. The intersection has no lights and locals say it is an accident blackspot and action is needed by the authorities to make it safer, reported Daily News yesterday. 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

Unidentified young man badly beaten on Pattaya Beach overnight By Adam Judd Pattaya Beach, Thailand-An unidentified young man, believed by Pattaya Police to be a Thai national, was badly beaten while on Pattaya Beach late last night, January 26th, 2022. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248162-unidentified-young-man-badly-beaten-on-pattaya-beach-overnight/

By Adam Judd Pattaya Beach, Thailand-An unidentified young man, believed by Pattaya Police to be a Thai national, was badly beaten while on Pattaya Beach late last night, January 26th, 2022. The man was discovered by a beach mat vendor at around 11:30 PM lying in a puddle of his own blood with severe facial injuries on Pattaya Beach not far from Central Festival Shopping Mall. The mat vendor, Prajai Rodmuang, 30, told first responders from the Sawang Boriboon Foundation that he heard several people yelling and arguing about money prior to the incident but stated he did not clearly see the altercation. After he heard shouting he rushed to the vicinity of the incident and found the unidentified man, believed to be around thirty-years-old, lying on the beach severely injured. Prajai immediately called police and emergency services for assistance. A total of three men, believed to have been the aggressors, fled the scene. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/01/27/unidentified-young-man-badly-beaten-on-pattaya-beach-overnight/ -- © 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

Royal Thai Police to consider removing crosswalk at Kidney Institute Hospital following fatal road accident in Bangkok By Nop Meechukhun Bangkok – The Royal Thai Police is planning to discuss with the Bhumirajanagarindra Kidney Institute Hospital regarding the removal of a pedestrian crossing following the fatal accident of female doctor Waraluck Supawatjariyakul last week. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248150-royal-thai-police-to-consider-removing-crosswalk-at-kidney-institute-hospital-following-fatal-road-accident-in-bangkok/

By Nop Meechukhun Bangkok – The Royal Thai Police is planning to discuss with the Bhumirajanagarindra Kidney Institute Hospital regarding the removal of a pedestrian crossing following the fatal accident of female doctor Waraluck Supawatjariyakul last week. Royal Thai Police Deputy Commissioner Damrongsak Kittipraphat along with Transport and Traffic officials inspected the crossing near the hospital on Phayathai Road in Bangkok this afternoon, January 26th. The Deputy Commissioner told the press after the inspection that there were no signal lights at the crosswalk as it was located near Phayathai Intersection where most vehicles would drive at high speed to pass the green lights. Vehicles on the right lane may be visually blocked by other vehicles on the left side, possibly invisible to see any pedestrians. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/01/26/royal-thai-police-to-consider-removing-crosswalk-at-kidney-institute-hospital-following-fatal-road-accident-in-bangkok/ -- © 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

Three-year-old boy drowns at Bangsaen Beach By Goong Nang(GN) PHOTO: Sarayut Boonrueng / Khaochad Bangsaen, Chonburi – A three-year-old boy tragically drowned at Bangsaen Beach in Mueang Chonburi during a family vacation this week. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248149-three-year-old-boy-drowns-at-bangsaen-beach/

PHOTO: Sarayut Boonrueng / Khaochad By Goong Nang(GN) Bangsaen, Chonburi – A three-year-old boy tragically drowned at Bangsaen Beach in Mueang Chonburi during a family vacation this week. Emergency responders were notified of the incident at Bangsaen Beach in the Saensuk sub-district earlier this week. They arrived at the beach to find the three-year-old boy, who had already been pulled up from the water. He was rushed to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead upon arrival. The boy’s mother, Ms. Anusara Yawichai, emotionally told rescue workers, “We are from Samut Prakan and were on a family vacation. While we were on the beach, my son disappeared for just a few seconds from my sight. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/01/27/three-year-old-boy-drowns-at-bangsaen-beach/ -- © 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

Thailand plans to regulate, limit cryptocurrency payment for goods, services According to tax officials, those who engage in coin mining also will be subject to taxation on the sale of coins. (Photo by Quantitatives.io) The Finance Ministry, Bank of Thailand and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have agreed to a plan to regulate and limit the use of cryptocurrencies as a means of paying for goods and services, to prevent such transactions from affecting Thailand’s financial stability and economic system, pending public hearings on the matter. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248148-thailand-plans-to-regulate-limit-cryptocurrency-payment-for-goods-services/

According to tax officials, those who engage in coin mining also will be subject to taxation on the sale of coins. (Photo by Quantitatives.io) The Finance Ministry, Bank of Thailand and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have agreed to a plan to regulate and limit the use of cryptocurrencies as a means of paying for goods and services, to prevent such transactions from affecting Thailand’s financial stability and economic system, pending public hearings on the matter. The planned regulation and limitation is just one of the measures being considered by the three state agencies aimed at curbing the booming digital asset business in Thailand, which is quickly expanding in line with global trend of paperless and seamless financial transactions. According to the three state agencies, digital asset operators have expanded the scope of business by advertising and offering payment services through the use of cryptocurrencies, which may lead to wider use of such digital assets as legal tender for payment of goods and services. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thailand-plans-to-regulate-limit-cryptocurrency-payment-for-goods-services/ -- © 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

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Tourists Decry ATK Requirement at Piers to Samet Island CHONBURI (NNT) - A contentious issue circulating online at present is the requirement for tourists traveling into Samet island in the Gulf of Thailand to possess medical facility-approved ATK Covid test results. The majority of tourists arriving at piers on the mainland to board ferries to Samet are unaware of this requirement, and some opt to cancel their island trip instead of spending 330 baht per person for the test at the pier. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1248097-tourists-decry-atk-requirement-at-piers-to-samet-island/