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Chinese National Arrested with 3 kg Heroin at Suvarnabhumi Airport, En Route to Australia Picture: Siam Rath Police arrested a Chinese national carrying 3 kilograms of heroin at Suvarnabhumi Airport, en route to Australia. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321038-chinese-national-arrested-with-3-kg-heroin-at-suvarnabhumi-airport-en-route-to-australia/

Police arrested a Chinese national carrying 3 kilograms of heroin at Suvarnabhumi Airport, en route to Australia. The Airport Interdiction Task Force, comprising Customs, ONCB, and Thai Police, intercepted the suspect following a tip-off from Chinese authorities. Investigations confirmed the suspect's plan to transport heroin on February 26th from Bangkok to Melbourne. During inspection, officials found heroin concealed in cans and a book within the suspect's luggage, reported Siam Rath. Picture: Siam Rath The suspect faces charges for attempting to smuggle Category 1 heroin out of Thailand and trafficking. Lieutenant General Phanurat stressed the government's commitment to combat drug trafficking, vowing to collaborate with Chinese authorities and the Australian Federal Police for further investigations. The interception underscores the importance of air travel routes in drug smuggling, necessitating continued efforts to combat transnational crime. Top Picture: Siam Rath -- ASEAN NOW 2024-02-28 - Cigna 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. 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 Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

Khon Kaen Police Capture Suspect Involved in Murder and Burning of Body in Garbage Pit By Kittisak Phalaharn Khon Kaen—On February 26th, 2024, Waeng Noi police officers publicly revealed the case progress of unidentified remains of a human body found burnt at a garbage pit in Waeng Noi, Khon Kaen. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321035-khon-kaen-police-capture-suspect-involved-in-murder-and-burning-of-body-in-garbage-pit/

Khon Kaen—On February 26th, 2024, Waeng Noi police officers publicly revealed the case progress of unidentified remains of a human body found burnt at a garbage pit in Waeng Noi, Khon Kaen. Upon police investigation, it was found that a suspect, publicly identified only as Ms. Paichit, 39, was allegedly involved in the murder and burning of the body of Ms. Benyapha, 47, to remove the evidence. Paichit, the suspect, was escorted to the crime scene, the garbage pit, to make a confession and perform a crime reenactment. However, the suspect reportedly denied the allegation that she murdered Benyapha. According to the investigative police report, based on evidence and testimony of the accused, it was found that the suspect gave an ambiguous statement that did not match the timeline. By Kittisak Phalaharn Full story: THE PATTAYA NEWS 2024-02-28 - Cigna 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. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

UPDATE: Phuket Motorbike Taxi Rider Arrested After Allegedly Sexually Assaulting German Tourist By Goongnang Suksawat Phuket – An 18-year-old motorbike taxi rider was arrested after he allegedly sexually assaulted a German tourist in Phuket. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321034-update-motorbike-taxi-rider-arrested-after-allegedly-sexually-assaulting-german-tourist/

Phuket – An 18-year-old motorbike taxi rider was arrested after he allegedly sexually assaulted a German tourist in Phuket. The Phuket City Police told the Phuket Express on Monday (February 26th) that they had arrested Mr. Pongpat Klaithonglam, 18, from Nakhon Si Thammarat. He was arrested at a rental room in Soi Surin 2 in Talad Yai sub-district, Phuket Town. Pongpat has denied the accusation put forward by the German tourist to police. He said he did not sexually assault her. However, CCTV footage allegedly shows evidence of the incident while they were on a motorbike said Phuket police. By Goongnang Suksawat Full story: THE PHUKET EXPRESS 2024-02-28 - Cigna 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. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

Swedish Man Arrested for Exchanging Counterfeit Money in Patong By Goongnang Suksawat Patong –A Swedish man was arrested after he allegedly exchanged counterfeit Euro currency in Patong. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321033-swedish-man-arrested-for-exchanging-counterfeit-money-in-patong/

Patong –A Swedish man was arrested after he allegedly exchanged counterfeit Euro currency in Patong. The Patong Police told the Phuket Express that on Monday (February 26th) at 1:40 P.M. they were notified by a staffer at an exchange booth in Soi Saen Sabai on the Phang Mueang Sai Gor Road that a man was trying to exchange counterfeit money. They rushed to the exchange booth and found a Swedish man still there. The staffer told police that the Swedish man had tried to use counterfeit Euro currency to exchange for Thai Baht. The Swedish man was taken to the Patong Police Station legal action. By Goongnang Suksawat Full story: THE PHUKET EXPRESS 2024-02-28 - Cigna 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. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

One Young Teen Dead, One Missing in Sea Near Koh Samui By Goongnang Suksawat Samui, Surat Thani –A 15-year-old teenager died while another is missing after they went swimming in the sea off of Koh Samui. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321032-one-young-teen-dead-one-missing-in-sea-near-koh-samui/

Samui, Surat Thani –A 15-year-old teenager died while another is missing after they went swimming in the sea off of Koh Samui. Rescue divers were notified at 6:00 P.M. on Monday (February 26th) that two male teenagers were missing in the sea at Chaweng Beach in the Bo Phut sub-district, Samui district. They arrived at the beach to find red flags out on a ‘no swimming’ area along the beach. The two missing male teenagers were identified by officials as Mr. Natthaphon and Mr. Mark, both were 15-years-old. By Goongnang Suksawat Full story: THE PHUKET EXPRESS 2024-02-28 - Cigna 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. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

Phuket Thief Arrested after Stealing from Polish Tourists on Samui Island By Goongnang Suksawat Samui, Surat Thani – A thief from Phuket was arrested after he stole from foreign tourists valuables worth a total value of 127,000 baht at a hotel on Samui Island. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321031-phuket-thief-arrested-after-stealing-from-polish-tourists-on-samui-island/

Samui, Surat Thani – A thief from Phuket was arrested after he stole from foreign tourists valuables worth a total value of 127,000 baht at a hotel on Samui Island. The Bo Phut Police told the Phuket Express earlier this week that they arrested Mr. Prayat Lisem, 44, from Phuket. Seized from him was a stolen Louise Vuitton bag, Pinko bag, Versace bag, diamond earrings, 25,000 Baht in cash, and four credit cards. He is facing charges of night theft. The arrest came after a Polish tourist couple, aged 32 and 30, filed a report to Thai police. They told the police that they were sleeping in a room at a hotel near the Baan Lamai Beach in Maret sub-district, Samui district when an unidentified thief stole many items from them. By Goongnang Suksawat Full story: THE PHUKET EXPRESS 2024-02-28 - Cigna 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. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

Thai Police Seize 6 Million Amphetamine Pills Worth 180 Million Baht in Bung Kan By Kittisak Phalaharn Bueng Kan—At 5:00 PM, on February 26th, 2024, Mr. Sutin Klungsang, the Minister of Defense, and relevant agencies held a press conference on a massive seizure of 6 million amphetamine pills worth more than 180 million baht in Bung Khla, Bueng Kan. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321030-thai-police-seize-6-million-amphetamine-pills-worth-180-million-baht-in-bung-kan/

Bueng Kan—At 5:00 PM, on February 26th, 2024, Mr. Sutin Klungsang, the Minister of Defense, and relevant agencies held a press conference on a massive seizure of 6 million amphetamine pills worth more than 180 million baht in Bung Khla, Bueng Kan. According to the police report, at 7:00 PM, on February 25th, Surasakmontri rangers and Bung Khla police officers received a report of drug smuggling from Lao PDR to Bung Khla, Bueng Kan, from an anonymous source. The police then put the target under surveillance before detecting a white pickup truck from Lao PDR. By Kittisak Phalaharn Full story: THE PATTAYA NEWS 2024-02-28 - Cigna 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. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

Drivers Brawl Outside Pattaya Police Station After Minor Traffic Accident By Aim Tanakorn Pattaya — A seemingly minor traffic accident in Pattaya escalated into a heated confrontation in front of Pattaya Police Station this morning, prompting an intervention from Pattaya police. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321029-drivers-brawl-outside-pattaya-police-station-after-minor-traffic-accident/

Pattaya — A seemingly minor traffic accident in Pattaya escalated into a heated confrontation in front of Pattaya Police Station this morning, prompting an intervention from Pattaya police. The altercation unfolded on February 27th, 2024, when Mr. Watcharaphon Phonpakdee, 36, driving a BMW, reportedly collided with the rear of Mr. Theerapong Manisri’s Toyota Yaris near a gas station on Soi Phothisan in Pattaya. Following the collision, tensions flared as the two could not settle on the accident at the Pattaya Police Station, and each side called for their friends to face each other. By Aim Tanakorn Full story: THE PATTAYA NEWS 2024-02-28 - Cigna 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. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

Pattaya Wraps Up International Beach Soccer Competition By Aim Tanakorn PHOTO: PRPATTAYA Pattaya —The closing ceremony of the Pattaya International Beach Soccer Competition, held on February 25th, 2024, marked the culmination of a week-long tournament that aimed to promote sports participation and the city’s image as the “Sports City.” Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321028-pattaya-wraps-up-international-beach-soccer-competition/

Pattaya —The closing ceremony of the Pattaya International Beach Soccer Competition, held on February 25th, 2024, marked the culmination of a week-long tournament that aimed to promote sports participation and the city’s image as the “Sports City.” Mr. Poramase Ngampiches, Mayor of Pattaya, officiated at the ceremony held at Jomtien Beach, alongside Mr. Surat Thepchaito, Director of the Pattaya Tourism and Sports Office, and network partners. Organized by the Pattaya Tourism and Sports Office, the competition, which ran from February 16th to 25th, sought to encourage sports participation, develop beach soccer talent, and foster community spirit. By Aim Tanakorn PHOTO: PRPATTAYA Full story: THE PATTAYA NEWS 2024-02-28 - Cigna 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. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

Former police chief among eight to be indicted over Red Bull heir’s hit-and-run case The Office of the Attorney-General (OAG) has agreed to indict former police chief, Pol Gen Somyot Poompanmuang, former deputy attorney-general, Nate Naksuk, and six other individuals with malfeasance in office for allegedly helping Red Bull heir Vorayuth Yoovidhya to evade prosecution following a fatal hit-and-run incident in 2012. The six other individuals are Pol Maj-Gen Thawatchai Mekprasetsook, a former divisional commander, Pol Col Veeradol Thaptimdee, a former enquiry officer at Thonglor police station, public prosecutor Chainarong Sangthongaram,Deputy Professor Dr. Saiprasit Kerdniyom, Thanit Buakhiewand Chuchai Lertpongadisorn. OAG spokesman Prayut Bejraguna said that they also decided to retain four other suspects as prosecution witnesses. They are Pol Col Vivat Sitthisoradej, Air Marshal Chakkrit Thanomkulavutr, Pol Lt-Col Pannaphon Namuang and Air Marshal Surachate Thongsaluay. Full story: Thai PBS 2024-02-28 - Cigna 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. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

UPDATE: Ex-officials and civilians face an array of serious criminal charges over Red Bull heir scandal by Carla Boonkong & Pranee O' Connor Officials at the Office of the Attorney-General (OAG) announced that eight named people are to face an array of criminal charges. This relates to a concerted attempt by a group of people to undermine the prosecution of Red Bull scion Vorayuth ‘Boss’ Yoovidhya (inset left). It followed the killing of 47-year-old Sergeant Major Wichian Klanprasert on 3rd September 2012 in a horrific accident in Bangkok. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1320991-former-rtp-boss-and-7-others-sued-for-reducing-red-bull-heir’s-sentences/?do=findComment&comment=18725958

Ex-officials and civilians face an array of serious criminal charges over Red Bull heir scandal by Carla Boonkong & Pranee O' Connor Officials at the Office of the Attorney-General (OAG) announced that eight named people are to face an array of criminal charges. This relates to a concerted attempt by a group of people to undermine the prosecution of Red Bull scion Vorayuth ‘Boss’ Yoovidhya (inset left). It followed the killing of 47-year-old Sergeant Major Wichian Klanprasert on 3rd September 2012 in a horrific accident in Bangkok. Former and present officials as well as civilians face serious charges in the Vorayuth ‘Boss’ Yoovidhya scandal. Allegations of cover-up and corruption resurface after 7 years. Justice delayed, but not denied? The Office of the Attorney-General (OAG), on Tuesday, announced that it was bringing charges against existing and former top officials linked to the Vorayuth ‘Boss’ Yoovidhya scandal. The charges being brought are of a serious nature which could see those convicted facing jail terms. The decision comes seven years after the wealthy heir fled Thailand. Certainly, three and a half years after a damning report citing corruption and malfeasance at the highest level was lodged with the Prime Minister’s Office. Nevertheless, the man at the centre of the scandal remains at large and is thought to be either in France or Austria. On Tuesday, the Office of the Attorney-General (OAG) made a significant announcement regarding the case involving Vorayuth ‘Boss’ Yoovidhya. The notorious affair is linked with the heir to the Red Bull empire. Full story: Thai Examiner.com 2024-02-28 - Cigna 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. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

Tourism Tops Agenda Of Prime Minister’s Feb. 27-29 Visit To The South by TNR Staff Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin in Pattani today, Feb. 27, 2024. Photo: Thai Rath PRIME MINISTER Srettha Thavisin has embarked on a three-day visit to the three Muslim-majority provinces of South Thailand, specifically to promote tourism. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321027-tourism-tops-agenda-of-prime-minister’s-feb-27-29-visit-to-the-south/

PRIME MINISTER Srettha Thavisin has embarked on a three-day visit to the three Muslim-majority provinces of South Thailand, specifically to promote tourism. The trip will include a range of social, cultural and economic activities designed to highlight the growth potential of Narathiwat and Yala, which share a direct land border with Malaysia, and Pattani, a little further to the North on the Gulf of Thailand. That strategic part of the world has taken on new importance as part of the Thai government’s policy to strengthen intra-regional Asean connectivity and boost relations with the Gulf Cooperation Council countries. The region has been hit by conflicts with a separatist movement over several decades but the approach now is to bring peace via the same methods used to end a communist insurgency in Northeast Thailand in the 1980s, a combination of economic development and hearts-and-minds communications. All forms of overland trade, transportation and tourism between the Northern and & Southern parts of Asean have to pass through South Thailand, putting Yala, Narathiwat and Pattani at the geographical crossroads of the entire region. Using tourism as a development tool fits in with the Prime Minister’s IGNITE Thailand Vision project unveiled last week. All forms of overland trade, transportation and tourism between the Northern and & Southern parts of Asean have to pass through South Thailand, putting Yala, Narathiwat and Pattani at the geographical crossroads of the entire region. Using tourism as a development tool fits in with the Prime Minister’s IGNITE Thailand Vision project unveiled last week. by TNR Staff TOP: Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin in Pattani today, Feb. 27, 2024. Photo: Thai Rath Full story: THAI NEWSROOM 2024-02-28 - Cigna 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. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

PM Buys Oil Painting At Pattani Market For 30,000 Baht By Thai Newsroom Reporters Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, left, and the artist from whom he bought the oil painting entitled “Peace”, above, and full view of this painting. Photo: Matichon PRIME MINISTER SRETTHA Thavisin today (Feb. 27) purchased an oil painting entitled “Peace” for 30,000 baht in cash from an artist in Pattani. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1321026-pm-buys-oil-painting-at-pattani-market-for-30000-baht/

PRIME MINISTER SRETTHA Thavisin today (Feb. 27) purchased an oil painting entitled “Peace” for 30,000 baht in cash from an artist in Pattani. At a community market in the capital district of the southern province, the prime minister viewed and obviously admired the oil painting on display and bought it for 30,000 baht in cash out of his pocket from Sulaiman Yamo. The oil painting depicts a Muslim boy pulling a lever to draw up water from an artesian well for a Buddhist monk to drink with his cupped hands. By Thai Newsroom Reporters TOP: Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, left, and the artist from whom he bought the oil painting entitled “Peace”, above, and full view of this painting. Photo: Matichon Full story: THAI NEWSROOM 2024-02-28 - Cigna 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. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe