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Activists Call for EC to Certify Election Results by June 20 BANGKOK, June 8 (TNA) – The June 24 Democracy group submitted their demand to the Election Commission (EC), calling for an immediate certification of the May 14 general election results to pave the way for the democratic process in the parliament to vote for the next prime minister. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297335-activists-call-for-ec-to-certify-election-results-by-june-20/

BANGKOK, June 8 (TNA) – The June 24 Democracy group submitted their demand to the Election Commission (EC), calling for an immediate certification of the May 14 general election results to pave the way for the democratic process in the parliament to vote for the next prime minister. The group led by Somyos Phruksakasemsuk has demanded that the EC certify 95 per cent of the election results by June 20 or as soon as possible. Without the EC certification, the parliament cannot convene to vote for the next prime minister and Gen. Prayut Chan-ocha remains the caretaker prime minister. Full Story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-1186209 -- © Copyright Thai News Agency 2023-06-08 - 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. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information.

Japanese Data Center Providers Invest $164 Million in Thailand BANGKOK (NNT) - Two Japan-based data center providers have made substantial investments totaling $164 million (5.5 billion baht) in Thailand to capitalize on the increasing demand for digital transformation and cloud computing. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297334-japanese-data-center-providers-invest-164-million-in-thailand/

BANGKOK (NNT) - Two Japan-based data center providers have made substantial investments totaling $164 million (5.5 billion baht) in Thailand to capitalize on the increasing demand for digital transformation and cloud computing. According to a report, Telehouse has recently opened its first data center in Thailand with an investment of $74 million, while NTT Global Data Centers Corporation has invested 3 billion baht to develop its largest data center in Thailand, which is set to begin operations in the second half of 2024. Thailand has become an attractive destination for global cloud and data center providers looking to expand their presence. Companies such as Tencent Cloud, Huawei, NTT, Alibaba Cloud, Amazon Web Services, and Google Cloud have already invested in the country. Telehouse’s new data center in Bangkok aims to be an internet hub where multiple telecommunication carriers and service providers can interconnect and exchange data traffic domestically and internationally. With over 10 partners, the facility supports the ecosystem of "interconnection" in the data center. NTT’s investment will result in the development of a significant data center named BKK3. Located in the Amata City Chonburi industrial estate on the Eastern Economic Corridor, BKK3 will provide a maximum IT capacity of 12 megawatts across approximately 4,000 square meters of IT space. The infrastructure will cater to hyperscalers and enterprises, contributing to Thailand’s digital economy growth. The new data centers are also part of NTT Group’s "Green Innovation" vision, focusing on achieving net-zero emissions by 2040. They will adopt sustainable practices and green energy to support Thailand’s commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. By Krajangwit Johjit Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG230608174422282 -- © Copyright NNT 2023-06-08 - 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. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information.

Dengue fever on the rise, more elderly people being infected Dengue fever cases are steadily rising and not only among children. 18,000 elderly people have caught the disease in the first five months of this year, according to Dr. Thongchai Keeratihattayakorn, director-general of the Medical Services Department. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297333-dengue-fever-on-the-rise-more-elderly-people-being-infected/

Dengue fever cases are steadily rising and not only among children. 18,000 elderly people have caught the disease in the first five months of this year, according to Dr. Thongchai Keeratihattayakorn, director-general of the Medical Services Department. He said that the change of weather conditions, induced by the El Niño phenomenon, will increase dengue cases, which may persist for over two years, as he emphasised the need for research, treatment and prevention to contain the disease and to protect lives. According to the Disease Control Department, 15 fatalities have been reported out of the 18,173 dengue cases during the first five months of this year. 6,088 cases are in 5-14 age group and 4,247 cases are 15-24. Most cases are being found in Trat, Nan, Chanthaburi, Mae Hong Son and Rayong provinces. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/dengue-fever-on-the-rise-more-elderly-people-being-infected/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-06-08 - 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. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information.

Truck crashes into roadside shop in Chon Buri, 3 injured, 1 dead Picture courtesy of สิงห์อาสา ชีวิตคือการทำงาน Facebook A truck veered off the road and crashed into a roadside shop in Chon Buri province early this morning, leaving three people injured and one dead. The incident took place on the 331 highway near the Ta Le Thong Market when the truck driver lost control of the vehicle after a car cut in front of him. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297331-truck-crashes-into-roadside-shop-in-chon-buri-3-injured-1-dead/

A truck veered off the road and crashed into a roadside shop in Chon Buri province early this morning, leaving three people injured and one dead. The incident took place on the 331 highway near the Ta Le Thong Market when the truck driver lost control of the vehicle after a car cut in front of him. Upon arriving at the scene, the authorities found the establishment in disarray, with scattered debris on the road. The four-wheeled Isuzu truck was heavily damaged at its front. Four people were injured, including three women and one man. First responders provided initial medical assistance and took the victims to Laem Chabang and Amata Hospitals for further treatment. The owner of the shop, a food vendor named Sarinya Suwannasri, said she had been closing her restaurant when she heard the truck’s loud braking noise. She managed to run away, while her father sustained minor injuries and two other workers were hurt. Subsequently, an employee from a neighbouring shop, 41 year old Cambodian national Rie Yon, suffered serious injuries and later died at the hospital around 5am. Authorities plan to further investigate and question everyone involved. The truck driver claimed a sedan cut in front of his vehicle, causing him to lose control and crash into the shop, injuring several people. By Nattapong Westwood Top photo caption: Picture courtesy of สิงห์อาสา ชีวิตคือการทำงาน Facebook Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/hot-news/road-deaths/lorry-crash-into-roadside-shop-3-injured-1-dead-in-chonburi-province-collision-2 -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-06-08 - 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. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information.

Highway horror: Civil engineer’s fatal crash claims delivery rider’s life in Bangkok Photo via Facebook/ Page 3 News A Department of Highways civil engineer crashed his car into a delivery rider instantly killing him in the early hours of this morning on the Lat Phrao-Wang Hin Road in Bangkok. The driver’s alcohol test results are yet to be reported. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297330-highway-horror-civil-engineer’s-fatal-crash-claims-delivery-rider’s-life-in-bangkok/

A Department of Highways civil engineer crashed his car into a delivery rider instantly killing him in the early hours of this morning on the Lat Phrao-Wang Hin Road in Bangkok. The driver’s alcohol test results are yet to be reported. Chok Chai Police Station officers and medical and rescue teams rushed to the road at 12.30am today to investigate the car accident. The road where the accident took place consists of four lanes, allowing vehicles to travel in opposite directions without a traffic island. Upon investigation, officers discovered a dark blue Mini Cooper S with a damaged right front bumper. The driver was identified as 40 year old Paphawin Sayasin, who is a civil engineer in the Department of Highways. He waited for the police officers at the scene. The dead body of the victim, a 26 year old delivery rider named Thanate Singsom, was found in front of the Mini Cooper. He sustained a serious wound to his hip. His motorcycle, a black Yamaha GT 125, lay overturned on the footpath. Paphawin was taken to the police station for further questioning and took an alcohol test. According to MGR Online, Paphawin revealed that he followed the speed limit and was not driving erratically. He added it was raining when the incident occurred. By Petch Petpailin Top photo caption: Photo via Facebook/ Page 3 News Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/highway-horror-civil-engineers-fatal-crash-claims-delivery-riders-life-in-bangkok -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-06-08 - 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. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information.

Bangkok taxi tango: Bad boy driver tries to rip off South Korean tourist Photo via Facebook/ อยากดังเดี๋ยวจัดให้ รีเทริน์ part 6 Another bad boy Bangkok taxi driver was caught engaging in unscrupulous deeds, this time attempting to rip off a South Korean tourist, charging the foreigner 700 baht for a 30-minute trip. Fortunately, the South Korean man saw through the taxi driver’s antics and paid him only 300 baht. The taxi driver was furious with this and went into meltdown, cursing and swearing at the tourist. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297329-bangkok-taxi-tango-bad-boy-driver-tries-to-rip-off-south-korean-tourist/

Another bad boy Bangkok taxi driver was caught engaging in unscrupulous deeds, this time attempting to rip off a South Korean tourist, charging the foreigner 700 baht for a 30-minute trip. Fortunately, the South Korean man saw through the taxi driver’s antics and paid him only 300 baht. The taxi driver was furious with this and went into meltdown, cursing and swearing at the tourist. The viral video caught the moment when the Thai taxi driver had a dispute with a South Korean tourist in front of a hotel on Charoen Krung Road in Bangkok. In the video, the Thai taxi driver shouted at the foreigner… “In the afternoon, I must charge you 500 baht because of the traffic jam. OK, give me 300 baht. It is ok, give me 300 baht. You are an <deleted>! You even drank two bottles of water in my car. It is 40 baht.” The taxi driver was aggressive and screamed a number of rude words in the Thai language. The hotel staff came to intervene in the fight. They urged the foreigner to get into the hotel and demanded the taxi driver leave. By Petch Petpailin Top photo caption: Photo via Facebook/ อยากดังเดี๋ยวจัดให้ รีเทริน์ part 6 Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/bangkok-taxi-tango-bad-boy-driver-tries-to-rip-off-south-korean-tourist -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-06-08 - 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. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information.

Former temple abbot allegedly sexually assaults teen girl in Thailand PHOTO: Unsplash/Nicolas Häns An elderly former temple abbot, who is 78 years old, is accused of sexually assaulting a 16 year old girl and threatening to destroy her family’s home within the temple grounds. The girl’s brother secretly recorded the abbot’s behaviour and handed the evidence to the police, leading to the abbot’s suspension. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297328-former-temple-abbot-allegedly-sexually-assaults-teen-girl-in-thailand/

An elderly former temple abbot, who is 78 years old, is accused of sexually assaulting a 16 year old girl and threatening to destroy her family’s home within the temple grounds. The girl’s brother secretly recorded the abbot’s behaviour and handed the evidence to the police, leading to the abbot’s suspension. Today, a 25 year old man identified as ‘A’, and his 16 year old sister, ‘B’, reported the incident to Thai media, along with the video evidence. The abbot’s alleged abuse took place almost every day for over three months at a temple in Ayutthaya province. B stated that she lived with her family within the temple’s area where they sold lottery tickets for a living. The incidents started in April when the abbot phoned to buy lottery tickets late at night. After buying the tickets, he refused to pay, sexually assaulted the girl, and then threatened her not to tell anyone. The abuse continued with the abbot threatening to demolish her family’s home if B did not visit him at his residence within the temple grounds. The girl complied due to fear for her family’s shelter. The girl eventually confided in her brother, who reported the incident to the police. Despite the suspension, the abbot persisted in threatening B and her brother. By Samantha Rose Top photo caption: PHOTO: Unsplash/Nicolas Häns Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/hot-news/crime/elderly-temple-abbot-78-sexually-abuses-16-year-old-girl-threatens-family-in-ayutthaya -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-06-08 - 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. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information.

Former consul dies in Thailand, family prioritises inheritance over money owed PHOTO: Sanook A former Dutch honorary consul, 66 year old Hendrikus, passed away in a Nonthaburi hospital with almost 400,000 baht owed to someone who paid for his medical bills. His ex-wife, sister, and daughter, visited last-minute and left without paying the bills, even though they are reportedly wealthy. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297327-former-consul-dies-in-thailand-family-prioritises-inheritance-over-money-owed/

A former Dutch honorary consul, 66 year old Hendrikus, passed away in a Nonthaburi hospital with almost 400,000 baht owed to someone who paid for his medical bills. His ex-wife, sister, and daughter, visited last-minute and left without paying the bills, even though they are reportedly wealthy. Beer, a friend of the deceased’s sister, learned about Hendrikus’s illness on May 29. He took a taxi to visit her house in the Prachachuen area and shared the news. Hendrikus had symptoms similar to flu, prompting Beer and her sister to take him to the hospital. She initially paid around 100,000 baht for the medical expenses. Beer decided to pay for Hendrikus’ hospital bill using her credit card with an amount of 60,000 baht. According to her, the deceased assured them that his wealthy relatives in the Netherlands would take care of the costs. On June 2, Hendrikus’s family visited him in the hospital, and he passed away the next day. When Beer contacted them for reimbursement, they refused to help, claiming it wasn’t their responsibility and that they planned to return to the Netherlands soon. By Samantha Rose Top photo caption: PHOTO: Sanook Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/ex-diplomat-abandoned-in-hospital-family-prioritises-inheritance-over-medical-bills -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-06-08 - 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. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information.

Woman seeks lottery win with ancient Thai tree ritual Picture courtesy of Khaosod A woman is seeking lottery luck at the renowned Mother Ta Kien shrine located near Kong Khanaram temple in Thailand’s Ang Thong province. Today, she performed a ritual and discovered matching numbers, sparking interest among fortune seekers. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297326-woman-seeks-lottery-win-with-ancient-thai-tree-ritual/

A woman is seeking lottery luck at the renowned Mother Ta Kien shrine located near Kong Khanaram temple in Thailand’s Ang Thong province. Today, she performed a ritual and discovered matching numbers, sparking interest among fortune seekers. After performing a ritual, she surprisingly received the number 437. Then, she went on to sprinkle powder at the base of the Mother Ta Kien tree, where she found the number 37, prompting excitement among locals. The prominent Mother Ta Kien shrine near Kong Khanaram temple features three famed Ta Kien trees. The first tree, over 100 years old, stands 20 metres high and requires two people to embrace it. A shrine has been established at the base of this tree. The other two trees are considerably larger, both exceeding 30 metres in height and sharing the same age as the first tree. These trees continue to flourish, providing ample shade with their large branches and leaves. As the lottery draw near, villagers and fortune seekers regularly flock to this shrine, praying for luck and prosperity. With this recent discovery of matching numbers, it is likely that interest in the shrine and its lucky Ta Kien trees will continue to grow among believers and lottery enthusiasts. By Nattapong Westwood Top photo caption: Picture courtesy of Khaosod Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/mysterious-lottery-win-attributed-to-ancient-thai-tree-ritual -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-06-08 - 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. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information.

Isuzu factory relocation rumours hit Thai auto parts shares Isuzu D-Max, Image via Wikipedia A significant decline in the shares of Thai auto parts companies was observed today, following rumours that Japanese automaker Isuzu Motors intended to move its Thai factory to Indonesia. The Indonesian Industry Minister, Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita, stated yesterday that Isuzu could potentially commence production in Indonesia as early as next year. However, Isuzu denied any such relocation plans today. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297324-isuzu-factory-relocation-rumours-hit-thai-auto-parts-shares/

A significant decline in the shares of Thai auto parts companies was observed today, following rumours that Japanese automaker Isuzu Motors intended to move its Thai factory to Indonesia. The Indonesian Industry Minister, Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita, stated yesterday that Isuzu could potentially commence production in Indonesia as early as next year. However, Isuzu denied any such relocation plans today. In the morning trade on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET), shares of AAPICO HiTech, an automotive parts manufacturer responsible for creating chassis frames for the Isuzu pick-up model, dropped by 12%, despite a market index gain of 0.11%. Additionally, Thai Stanley Electric, an auto lighting equipment manufacturer, experienced a 4% decrease in share price. The overall auto sector index in the country fell by 3.34%. Thailand serves as a major auto production and export centre for Southeast Asia, housing prominent global producers such as Toyota and Honda. The Thai government has been working to preserve this status by offering incentives to attract investment in electric vehicle (EV) production. By Alex Morgan Top photo caption: Isuzu D-Max, Image via Wikipedia Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/business/isuzu-factory-relocation-rumours-hit-thai-auto-parts-shares -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-06-08 - 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. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information.

New kidney disease test kit offers 94% accuracy, eases early diagnosis access Photo Courtesy of KhaoSod A new effective and accurate diagnostic kit has been developed to screen for early-stage kidney disease, with a correctness rate of 94%, a sensitivity rate of 96%, and a specificity rate of 97.8%. This screening method has been approved by the Thai Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and has been proposed for inclusion in the gold card scheme to make it more accessible to the public. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297323-new-kidney-disease-test-kit-offers-94-accuracy-eases-early-diagnosis-access/

A new effective and accurate diagnostic kit has been developed to screen for early-stage kidney disease, with a correctness rate of 94%, a sensitivity rate of 96%, and a specificity rate of 97.8%. This screening method has been approved by the Thai Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and has been proposed for inclusion in the gold card scheme to make it more accessible to the public. Dr. Nattachai Srisawat, a researcher at the Chulalongkorn University Faculty of Medicine, mentioned that data reported by the Ministry of Public Health in 2021 showed a total of 1,007,251 chronic kidney disease patients, with the number continually rising. The increase is attributed to poor eating habits and consumption of medication for non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes and high blood pressure. According to Dr. Nattachai, the early stages of chronic kidney disease often show no symptoms. Current screening methods require patients to visit hospitals despite the short testing time, resulting in travel expenses and inconvenience, especially for those living in remote areas. The research team developed a screening kit to detect albuminuria, which indicates the onset of chronic kidney disease, with financial support from the Health Systems Research Institute (HSRI). The study involved 2,313 volunteers aged 60 years or older with diabetes or high blood pressure, reported Khaosod. By Nattapong Westwood Top photo caption: Photo Courtesy of KhaoSod Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/new-kidney-disease-test-kit-offers-94-accuracy-eases-early-diagnosis-access -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-06-08 - 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. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information.

Thailand’s Excise Department probes official’s involvement in oil smuggling case Photo Courtesy of Bangkok Post An investigation is underway by Thailand’s Excise Department into allegations that a high-level official attempted to persuade police to release a truck carrying 15,000 litres of smuggled oil. The department’s Deputy Director-General Kriangkrai Pattanaporn revealed that a probe committee was formed to look into the arrest of the 47 year old driver, identified only as Sombat, in Prachuap Khiri Khan province. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297322-thailand’s-excise-department-probes-official’s-involvement-in-oil-smuggling-case/

An investigation is underway by Thailand’s Excise Department into allegations that a high-level official attempted to persuade police to release a truck carrying 15,000 litres of smuggled oil. The department’s Deputy Director-General Kriangkrai Pattanaporn revealed that a probe committee was formed to look into the arrest of the 47 year old driver, identified only as Sombat, in Prachuap Khiri Khan province. Initial findings showed that the truck was indeed transporting smuggled oil. Reports indicate that anti-corruption police and excise officials intercepted the vehicle on Phetkasem Highway in Tambon Koh Lak in Prachuap Khiri Khan province, while it was heading towards the Central Plains. Following the arrest, a high-level official from the Excise Department allegedly contacted the police at the scene, attempting to secure the release of the truck and its driver. However, the police refused the request. Kriangkrai stated that the Excise Department and Anti-Corruption Division police are jointly conducting the investigation. “If evidence implicates a high-level executive, the department will verify it and take disciplinary action without any leniency,” he said. By Mitch Connor Top photo caption: Photo Courtesy of Bangkok Post Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/excise-department-probes-officials-involvement-in-oil-smuggling-case -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-06-08 - 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. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information.

All children in Thailand should have education, regardless of nationality, says official Photo Courtesy of Flickr Tri-nut Thiengthong, Thailand’s Minister of Education, has emphasised the right of all children living in Thailand to receive an education regardless of their nationality. This was in response to the recent influx of 124 undocumented children at Thai Rat Witthaya 6 (Ratchamongkol) School in Ang Thong province. The Ministry of Education is working closely with local organisations to ensure the necessary care and protection for these children while related agencies continue to verify their legal status. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297321-all-children-in-thailand-should-have-education-regardless-of-nationality-says-official/