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Thai government may lift afternoon alcohol sales ban to boost tourism by Mitch Connor Photo courtesy of iStock The Thai government is considering lifting the afternoon prohibition on alcohol sales in a bid to boost its tourism industry. Public Health Minister Cholnan Srikaew is planning to ask the government’s alcohol control committee to discuss the appeal by the Thai Alcohol Beverage Business Association (TABBA) to revoke the rule that restricts alcohol sales between 2pm and 5pm. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1318963-thai-government-may-lift-afternoon-alcohol-sales-ban-to-boost-tourism/

The Thai government is considering lifting the afternoon prohibition on alcohol sales in a bid to boost its tourism industry. Public Health Minister Cholnan Srikaew is planning to ask the government’s alcohol control committee to discuss the appeal by the Thai Alcohol Beverage Business Association (TABBA) to revoke the rule that restricts alcohol sales between 2pm and 5pm. Though the afternoon ban is not strictly a part of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act but was implemented by a coup-maker in 1972, Dr Cholnan stated. “The committee would have to find out if it agrees the 2pm–5pm alcohol sale ban has to go for the sake of the government’s tourism promotion policy.” If the alcohol beverage control panel approves TABBA’s proposal, the decision will be forwarded to the national alcohol policy committee for final approval. The national committee is usually headed by the prime minister or a deputy, and if they endorse the cancellation plan, a new announcement by the Ministry of Health will be published, allowing the sale of alcoholic beverages between 2pm and 5pm. by Mitch Connor Photo courtesy of iStock Full story: The Thaiger 2024-02-05 - 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

UNESCO certifies Songkran as part of humanity’s intangible cultural heritage UNESCO has issued an official certificate inscribing Songkran, the traditional Thai New Year festival, as part of humanity’s intangible cultural heritage, following the intergovernmental convention for the safeguarding of intangible cultural heritage in Botswana. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1318962-unesco-certifies-songkran-as-part-of-humanity’s-intangible-cultural-heritage/

UNESCO has issued an official certificate inscribing Songkran, the traditional Thai New Year festival, as part of humanity’s intangible cultural heritage, following the intergovernmental convention for the safeguarding of intangible cultural heritage in Botswana. Kowit Pakamart, director-general of the Cultural Promotion Department, said that the government plans to celebrate Songkran in grand style, to promote this traditional festival as an element of Thailand’s soft power and tourist attraction from April 1st-21st. Celebrations will be held in all provinces during this period, he added. Regarding the forthcoming Chinese New Year festival, from February 4th-14th, it is anticipated that about 3.5 million air travellers, many of them from China, will use the six main airports in Thailand, including more than 3,000 special flights from China. Full story: Thai PBS 2024-02-05 - 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

2 Foreign Men Plunge To Death From Separate Pattaya Hotels In One Night by TNR Staff TWO FOREIGN MEN, one from the UK and the other Sweden, died upon falling from separate Pattaya hotels last night, Naewna newspaper said today (Feb. 4). At 2.06 a.m. Pol. Lt. Anirut Je-hero, an inspector at Pattaya City police station, was alerted of a foreigner falling from a hotel in Soi Buakhao, Pattaya Klang, Nong Prue subdistrict, Bang Lamung district, Chonburi, and quickly went there together with Sawang Boriboon Dhamma Sathan rescuers. At the scene, he found Mr. Martin Upton, 69, a Briton, lying on the ground floor moaning in pain after falling from room number 408 on the fourth floor. He was quickly taken to the hospital but later died. Ms. Waew, who witnessed the incident, said she was lying in her room but then heard someone fall and quickly took her torch to go and have a look and upon seeing him badly injured called the police. Full story: THAI NEWSROOM 2024-02-05 - 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 RELATED TOPIC: Swedish Swim Coach Fatally Falls from Pattaya Hotel https://aseannow.com/topic/1318959-swedish-swim-coach-fatally-falls-from-pattaya-hotel/

Company Bus Plunges Into Canal, 3 Dead, 22 Injured By Kittisak Phalaharn On February 3rd, 2024, Samut Prakan local media gave an update on a recent accident involving a company bus carrying more than 20 passengers that lost control and plunged into a canal on 200-years Rattanakosin Road, Bang Bo, Samut Prakan. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1318961-company-bus-plunges-into-canal-3-dead-22-injured/

On February 3rd, 2024, Samut Prakan local media gave an update on a recent accident involving a company bus carrying more than 20 passengers that lost control and plunged into a canal on 200-years Rattanakosin Road, Bang Bo, Samut Prakan. Read about the previous article on the Samut Prakan company bus that plunged into a canal on 200-years Rattanakosin Road, Bang Bo, Samut Prakan. Samut Prakan rescue teams and locals broke the bus windows and rescued all surviving passengers outside the overturned bus in a canal. The wounded passengers were assisted with first aid before being transferred to a nearby hospital. The rescue teams found two deceased bodies stuck inside the bus and retrieved them and one person was later pronounced deceased at a local hospital. As a result, there were 22 injuries and 3 casualties reported. The police closed traffic and a crane was deployed to lift the bus for rescue teams to urgently search for victims. By Kittisak Phalaharn Full story: THE PATTAYA NEWS 2024-02-05 - 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 Annoyed 10,000 Baht Digital Wallet Scheme Stuck With Graft-Busters by TNR Staff Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin leaving for Sri Lanka this morning, Feb. 3, 2024, above, and talking to reporters before doing so. Photo: Matichon PRIME MINISTER Srettha Thavisin said this morning (Feb. 3) at Don Mueang Airport before flying to Sri Lanka for an official visit that although the Thai people cannot wait any longer for the 10,000 baht digital wallet project to start, his government is still waiting for a recommendation from the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), Matichon newspaper said. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1318960-pm-annoyed-10000-baht-digital-wallet-scheme-stuck-with-graft-busters/

PRIME MINISTER Srettha Thavisin said this morning (Feb. 3) at Don Mueang Airport before flying to Sri Lanka for an official visit that although the Thai people cannot wait any longer for the 10,000 baht digital wallet project to start, his government is still waiting for a recommendation from the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), Matichon newspaper said. He added that he has waited for a long time for NACC’s recommendation but it has still not come and now thinks there must be another way to kickstart this project. Upon his return he will be holding talks with Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat on this issue. by TNR Staff TOP: Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin leaving for Sri Lanka this morning, Feb. 3, 2024, above, and talking to reporters before doing so. Photo: Matichon Full story: THAI NEWSROOM 2024-02-05 - 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 Swim Coach Fatally Falls from Pattaya Hotel By Aim Tanakorn A 60-year-old Swedish swim coach tragically lost his life on Sunday morning after falling from the third floor of a hotel on Pattaya Third Road. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1318959-swedish-swim-coach-fatally-falls-from-pattaya-hotel/

A 60-year-old Swedish swim coach tragically lost his life on Sunday morning after falling from the third floor of a hotel on Pattaya Third Road. According to authorities, Pattaya police received a report of the incident at approximately 2:06 AM on February 4th. They rushed to the scene at an unidentified hotel on Pattaya Third Road, along with a rescue team from the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Foundation. At the hotel entrance, authorities discovered the lifeless body of the victim, a Swedish swim coach, 60, whose name was withheld pending his family notification. He had fallen from his room, located on the third floor, which is about 15 meters from the ground. The body sustained serious injuries, including various fractures. The body was covered with a white cloth before being transported to a nearby hospital. By Aim Tanakorn Full story: THE PATTAYA NEWS 2024-02-05 - 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

British Tourist Dies After Fall from Pattaya Hotel By Aim Tanakorn Pattaya police are investigating the death of a 69-year-old British man who fell from a fourth-floor hotel window on Sunday morning. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1318958-british-tourist-dies-after-fall-from-pattaya-hotel/

Pattaya police are investigating the death of a 69-year-old British man who fell from a fourth-floor hotel window on Sunday morning. According to Pol. Lt. Anirut Jaro, the investigating officer at Pattaya Police Station, the incident occurred at around 2:00 AM on February 4th at a hotel located on Soi Buakhao in Central Pattaya. The victim, a 69-year-old British national whose name was withheld pending family notification, was found on the hotel ground with severe injuries after falling from the fourth floor of the hotel. Despite immediate medical attention from rescue personnel, he succumbed to his wounds upon arrival at a local hospital. By Aim Tanakorn Full story: THE PATTAYA NEWS 2024-02-05 - 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

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A British man was arrested in Bangkok on Saturday (Feb 3) charged with buying sex from underage girls in Hua Hin, the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) has announced. British man arrested in Bangkok for buying sex from underage girls in Hua Hin Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1318924-british-man-arrested-in-bangkok-for-buying-sex-from-underage-girls-in-hua-hin/

A British man was arrested in Bangkok on Saturday (Feb 3) charged with buying sex from underage girls in Hua Hin, the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) has announced. The 35 year old man, identified as Mr James, was arrested on Yen Akat Road in the Sathon district by officers from the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Division (ATPD). The officers were acting on arrest warrant number 416/2567 issued by the Criminal Court on Jan 19, said ATPD commander Pol Maj Gen Sarut Kwaengsopha. The arrest was a continuation of an investigation which started in August 2023 when police officers arrested two women for committing the offense of “conspiracy by agreement of two or more persons to commit human trafficking” by secretly employing children under 18 years of age at a bar in Hua Hin. By Online Reporter Full story: HUA HIN TODAY 2024-02-04 - 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

Chinese New Year 2024 Festival celebrates 49 years of Thailand-China friendship Key celebrations are scheduled at Bangkok’s Yaowarat Road from 1-29 February, with many more festivities taking place at other Thai destinations with large Chinese communities. Bangkok, 3 February 2024 – Thailand’s biggest Chinese New Year 2024 celebration officially opened in Bangkok’s Chinatown on Yaowarat Road with exciting lineup of cultural performances and joyous activities throughout this month. Festivities are also taking place up and down the country including in five unique locations supported by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1318844-chinese-new-year-2024-festival-celebrates-49-years-of-thailand-china-friendship/

Key celebrations are scheduled at Bangkok’s Yaowarat Road from 1-29 February, with many more festivities taking place at other Thai destinations with large Chinese communities. Bangkok, 3 February 2024 – Thailand’s biggest Chinese New Year 2024 celebration officially opened in Bangkok’s Chinatown on Yaowarat Road with exciting lineup of cultural performances and joyous activities throughout this month. Festivities are also taking place up and down the country including in five unique locations supported by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). H.E. Ms. Sudawan Wangsuphakijkosol, Thailand’s Minister of Tourism and Sports, together with Mr. Wu Zhiwu, Minister at the Embassy of The People’s Republic of China in the Kingdom of Thailand officially opened the Chinese New Year 2024 lanterns and decorations and the illumination “Tunnel of Golden Dragon” with the theme of “Celebrating the Golden Year” at the Chalermphrakiat Gate, Odeon Circle, Yaowarat Road. Also present at the event were Ms. Chang Yumeng, Counsellor for Cultural Affairs of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China to Thailand, and Ms. Thapanee Kiatphaibool, TAT Governor, as well as representatives and figures from the public and private sector. Prior to the official opening ceremony of Thailand’s biggest Chinese New Year celebrations in Bangkok’s Chinatown, TAT held a press conference to announce the vibrant and colourful festivities of the various Chinese New Year celebrations taking place around Thailand. Mr. Kitti Chaodee, Secretary to the Minister of Tourism and Sports, said “This year celebrates a momentous occasion of 49 years of diplomatic relations between Thailand and China. Thailand is known for hosting one of the biggest Chinese New Year celebrations outside of China, and annually staging cultural exchange performances to mark Thailand-China friendship. And, with millions of Thais of Chinese descent, this year’s celebrations will delight visitors with unique cultural connections at Thai- Chinese communities nationwide.” According to Mr. Kitti, during the Chinese New Year 2024 period (7-15 February), Thailand expects to welcome 995,000 visitors (+36%) and generate 28.39 billion Baht in revenue. Of these, given the favourable factor of tourist visa exemption, Chinese arrivals are expected to reach 177,000 visitors and generate 6.2 billion Baht in revenue (+366%). Growth is also expected for domestic travel, at two million trips with 6 billion Baht spending (+6%). Joining Mr. Kitti at the press conference were Ms. Chang Yumeng from Chinese Embassy, Ms. Thapanee Kiatphaibool, TAT Governor, and senior officials from the Bangkok Metropolitan administration and five provinces – Nakhon Sawan, Chiang Mai, Songkhla, Suphan Buri, Ratchaburi, as well as representatives and figures from the public and private sector. Ms. Thapanee Kiatphaibool, TAT Governor, said “TAT is collaborating with the public and private sectors including the Chinese Embassy in Thailand, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, the Bangkok Chinatown Business Club, as well as five other unique locations to usher in the Year of the Dragon.” In Bangkok, the celebration is being held at Yaowarat Road, one of Bangkok’s most popular attractions among Chinese tourists. Highlights include: 1-29 February (18.00-23.00 Hrs.): Chinatown Chinese New Year 2024 lanterns and decorations with the theme of “Celebrating the Golden Year” and the illumination “Tunnel of Golden Dragon” at the Chalermphrakiat Gate, Odeon Circle. 9 February: Chinese New Year 2024 greetings by senior officials representing the governments of China and Thailand at the China Cultural Centre in Bangkok 10-12 February: Special mapping projection show telling the story of Yaowarat’s Thai-Chinese community with the theme of “The Dragon King” at Krungsri Bank on Yaowarat Road. 10-11 February: Activities to pay respect to the images of the Chinese Gods at five famous shrines, guided by renowned Thai fortune-tellers. 10-11 February: Cultural exchange performances from China including special shows from Zhejiang and Quanzhou. TAT is also providing support to mark the Chinese New Year 2024 in five unique locations with large Thai-Chinese communities. 3-14 February: “108 Miraculous Years of Faith” Pak Nam Pho Chinese New Year, Nakhon Sawan 9-11 February: Chinese New Year 2024, Ratchaburi 9-13 February: Hat Yai Chinese New Year, Songkhla 10-12 February: “16 Years Miraculous Dragon” Suphan Buri Chinese New Year at the Dragon Descendants Museum, Suphan Buri 10-11 February: 21st Chiang Mai Chinatown Festival, Chiang Mai The officially opening ceremony of the Chinese New Year 2024 at the Chalermphrakiat Gate, Odeon Circle, Yaowarat Road. Source: TAT NEWS 2024-02-03 - 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 emission laws transform: What drivers need to know by Sarishti Arora PHOTO VIA: Tingey Injury Law Firm FROM:Unsplash.com Thailand is stepping up its game in the fight against air pollution with stringent vehicle emission standards. Spearheaded by the Thai Industrial Standards Institute and the Pollution Control Department, these regulations are a testament to Thailand’s commitment to cleaner air and a healthier environment. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1318838-thai-emission-laws-transform-what-drivers-need-to-know/

Thailand is stepping up its game in the fight against air pollution with stringent vehicle emission standards. Spearheaded by the Thai Industrial Standards Institute and the Pollution Control Department, these regulations are a testament to Thailand’s commitment to cleaner air and a healthier environment. In a significant move, Thailand has embraced the Euro 5 standard for diesel fuel, set to kick in from January 1, 2024. This leap, aimed at curbing pollutants from vehicles, aligns the country with European emission benchmarks, showcasing a dedicated effort to cut down on nitrogen oxides, particulate matter, hydrocarbons, and carbon monoxide emissions. It’s a bold step forward in Thailand’s journey towards sustainability and public health protection. PHOTO VIA:Scott Graham FROM:Unsplash.com Thailand’s journey towards these current standards is rooted in a history of environmental consciousness. The Pollution Control Department, established in 1992, underscores the nation’s long-running commitment to environmental quality. This backdrop highlights how Thailand has consistently evolved its regulatory framework, responding to public demands and global trends to ensure a safer, cleaner atmosphere. The historical context provides a lens through which you can appreciate the country’s proactive stance in environmental conservation. Emissions standards As you dive deeper into the efforts Thailand is making to curb air pollution, understanding the framework of emissions standards becomes paramount. These regulations dictate how much pollutants a vehicle can emit, ensuring cleaner air for everyone. Euro III In your journey to grasp Thailand’s approach to tackling vehicle pollution, you’ll find that the country has embraced the Euro III standard for heavy-duty vehicles. This crucial move aligns Thailand with stringent international norms, specifically tailored to manage emissions from larger commercial vehicles. What does Euro III entail? Euro III stands as a significant threshold in the battle against air pollution, setting limits on the principal pollutants: nitrogen oxides (NOx), particulate matter (PM), hydrocarbons (HC), and carbon monoxide (CO). Each of these components plays a role in air quality, and by putting caps on their emission, Euro III helps ensure that the air remains cleaner. The scope of Euro III in Thailand Here’s where it gets interactive. If you’re operating or manufacturing motor vehicles exceeding 3,500 kg, equipped with either compression ignition engines or ones running on natural gas (NG) or liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), Euro III standards are what you need to meet. This pivotal regulation covers a broad spectrum of heavy-duty engines, ensuring they emit fewer pollutants and thus contribute significantly to Thailand’s cleaner air initiative. Since Thailand adopted these standards in May 1998, they have been instrumental in the country’s progressive environmental policies. New vehicle regulations In an ambitious leap forward, Thailand has charted a course towards even stricter emissions standards. With public health and the vitality of the tourism sector in mind, the country has mandated that automakers align with the Euro 5 and Euro 6 standards swiftly—by the years 2024 and 2026, respectively. This rapid transition underscores the urgency with which Thailand is addressing the air pollution challenges, particularly the menace of PM2.5 pollutants that cloud Bangkok’s skies. by Sarishti Arora PHOTO VIA: Tingey Injury Law Firm FROM:Unsplash.com Full story: The Thaiger 2024-02-03 - 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

Massive extortion network within the govt itself now probed by police after Srisuwan’s arrest by James Morris and Son Nguyen Police Major General Jaroonkiat Pankaew, deputy commissioner of the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB), Anti Corruption Division, gave regular briefings to the press this week. On Friday, he confirmed the arrest of Mr Eakluck Wareechol or ‘Aek Paknam’, a pivotal figure in this expanding case. Last week’s arrest of Srisuwan Janya appeared to be an earthquake. However, as police dig their teeth into a widening and terrifying trail of corruption and extortion, it looks increasingly likely that last week was a tremor and the real shocks have yet to come. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1318835-massive-extortion-network-within-the-govt-itself-now-probed-by-police/

Police Major General Jaroonkiat Pankaew, deputy commissioner of the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB), Anti Corruption Division, gave regular briefings to the press this week. On Friday, he confirmed the arrest of Mr Eakluck Wareechol or ‘Aek Paknam’, a pivotal figure in this expanding case. Last week’s arrest of Srisuwan Janya appeared to be an earthquake. However, as police dig their teeth into a widening and terrifying trail of corruption and extortion, it looks increasingly likely that last week was a tremor and the real shocks have yet to come. The case involving the dramatic arrest of activist Srisuwan Janya last week including two arrests at Government House, has this week continued to send ripples of trepidation across the political world in Thailand. Police are confident that they are now dealing with an extensive network working within the wider government itself which was systematically targeting civil servants and officials for extortion. A fourth arrest was made by police on Thursday and police have let it be known that at least two further arrests are already in the pipeline. Srisuwan, a well-known whistleblower was detained just hours before two associates of the United Thai Nation Party (UTN), were arrested on January 26th last. by James Morris and Son Nguyen Full story: Thai Examiner.com 2024-02-03 - 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

‘Highly venomous’ mountain creature found lurking in Thailand. It’s a new species Aspen Pflughoeft Two Bungarus sagittatus, or barbed arrow kraits. On a mountain in Thailand, a “highly venomous” creature moved through the darkened forest. The 3-foot-long creature had brightly colored stripes that usually served as a warning for anyone who dared approach it — but that warning failed. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1318834-‘highly-venomous’-mountain-creature-found-lurking-in-thailand-it’s-a-new-species/

Two Bungarus sagittatus, or barbed arrow kraits. On a mountain in Thailand, a “highly venomous” creature moved through the darkened forest. The 3-foot-long creature had brightly colored stripes that usually served as a warning for anyone who dared approach it — but that warning failed. Scientists managed to capture the venomous animal and discovered it was a new species. Researchers ventured into Khao Krachom mountain on several wildlife surveys in 2022, according to a study published Jan. 30 in the peer-reviewed journal Zoosystematics and Evolution. Searching the forest, researchers encountered several black-and-white striped snakes, the study said. Taking a closer look at the animals, researchers realized they’d discovered a new species: Bungarus sagittatus, or the barbed arrow krait. Kraits “are a group of highly venomous snakes” found primarily in Asia, the study said. Barbed arrow kraits can reach about 3 feet in length, the study said. They have “smooth” scales, “small” eyes and a “relatively long” tail. Aspen Pflughoeft Full story: MIAMI HERALD-Yahoo 2024-02-03 - 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

3 Cambodian activists arrested in Thailand ahead of Hun Manet visit The three, who had acquired refugee status, had planned to hold a protest on the day of Hun Manet’s arrival. By RFA Khmer Kong Raiya talks on the phone when Thai immigration police arrive. Raiya claims that Thai police worked with the Cambodian government to arrest him because he had criticized Hun Manet's government. Courtesy Kong Raiya A Cambodian former political prisoner and two other activists associated with the country’s opposition Candlelight Party were arrested in Thailand on Friday, in what they think is the latest example of their government exercising its influence across borders, they told Radio Free Asia. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1318832-3-cambodian-activists-arrested-in-thailand-ahead-of-hun-manet-visit/