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Departments Deny Tsunami Rumors BANGKOK, July 7 (TNA) – The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation and the Meteorological Department have confirmed that their tsunami warning system remained effective despite damaged tsunami-warning buoys. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265228-departments-deny-tsunami-rumors/

BANGKOK, July 7 (TNA) – The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation and the Meteorological Department have confirmed that their tsunami warning system remained effective despite damaged tsunami-warning buoys. Boontham Lertsukheekasem, director-general of the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation, and Chomparee Chompurat, director-general of the Meteorological Department, on Wednesday held an urgent press conference in response to repeated quakes in the Andaman Sea, rumors about a tsunami threat to provinces facing the Andaman Sea and concerns among local people and tourists. They said that frequent earthquakes in the Andaman Sea from July 4 to 6 were tremors and did not cause a tsunami. Full Story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-974837 -- © Copyright Thai News Agency 2022-07-07 - 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. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

Thailand and China agree to carry on traditional friendship and expand bilateral cooperation PHOTO: Xinhua News Thai and China agree to carry on a long-standing friendship, expanding bilateral cooperation and planning for the future development of relations. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265226-thailand-and-china-agree-to-carry-on-traditional-friendship-and-expand-bilateral-cooperation/

PHOTO: Xinhua News Thai and China agree to carry on a long-standing friendship, expanding bilateral cooperation and planning for the future development of relations. Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O’Cha said during an official meeting with Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday, July 5th, that Thailand attaches great importance to the Global Development Initiative and the Global Security Initiative. He also praises China’s great achievements in eliminating extreme poverty. Thailand expected to learn from China’s development experience, understand the trends of the era, seize the historical opportunity, and push Thai-Chinese cooperation forward in all aspects. Wang Yi stated that China and Thailand have developed strong and stable relations, which benefit from strategic guidance from the leaders of the two countries, a long-lasting friendship that is close like a family, and a strong political trust between the two countries. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/07/07/thailand-and-china-agree-to-carry-on-traditional-friendship-and-expand-bilateral-cooperation/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-07-07 - 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. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

Royal Thai Army Commander and six senior army officers test positive for Covid-19 General Narongpan Jitkaewtae, Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Army, and six senior officers tested positive for Covid-19 Coronavirus after returning from Malaysia for an official visit from June 30th to July 1st. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265225-royal-thai-army-commander-and-six-senior-army-officers-test-positive-for-covid-19/

General Narongpan Jitkaewtae, Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Army, and six senior officers tested positive for Covid-19 Coronavirus after returning from Malaysia for an official visit from June 30th to July 1st. General Narongpan and the other infected commanders are currently in the isolation process. Meanwhile, Deputy Commander-in-Chief General Apinan Khampeo was assigned to attend a meeting of the army commanders at the Royal Thai Police on Wednesday, July 6th. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/07/07/royal-thai-army-commander-and-six-senior-army-officers-test-positive-for-covid-19-after-returning-from-malaysia/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-07-07 - 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. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

Dept of Medical Services: BA.4, BA.5 Subvariants Are Spreading Fast BANGKOK, July 7 (TNA) – The Department of Medical Services warns that new COVID-19 cases of BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants doubled and will be increasing over the next month. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265224-dept-of-medical-services-ba4-ba5-subvariants-are-spreading-fast/

BANGKOK, July 7 (TNA) – The Department of Medical Services warns that new COVID-19 cases of BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants doubled and will be increasing over the next month. Dr Somsak Akksilp, director-general of the department, said that BA.4 and BA.5 cases at most hospitals under its jurisdiction doubled over the past two weeks. They included cases at Rajavithi, Lerdsin and Nopparat Rajathanee hospitals. Full Story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-974793 -- © Copyright Thai News Agency 2022-07-07 - 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. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

Thailand Welcomes Saudi Business Delegations BANGKOK (NNT) - The Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC) and Board of Trade of Thailand have welcomed Saudi business delegations during their visit to Thailand to attend meetings, conduct observation tours and participate in the Board of Trade of Thailand-organized Thai-Saudi Business Forum. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265223-thailand-welcomes-saudi-business-delegations/

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC) and Board of Trade of Thailand have welcomed Saudi business delegations during their visit to Thailand to attend meetings, conduct observation tours and participate in the Board of Trade of Thailand-organized Thai-Saudi Business Forum. The Saudi group recently toured the Halal Science Center at Chulalongkorn University and the Halal Standard Institute of Thailand. They were welcomed by Associate Professor Winai Dahlan, director of the Halal Science Center. The center is regarded as the world’s first halal science agency, having experience in technology, research and halal innovations, as well as being a national and international halal certification agency. TCC Chairman Sanan Angubolkul said the organization attaches great importance to the continued development and upgrade of food and processing standards. It also values the expansion of distribution channels to create opportunities for halal goods produced in Thailand to penetrate international markets, particularly in Middle Eastern nations with the highest purchasing power. The TCC led a delegation of over 62 Thai entrepreneurs to exhibit food products at the Gulfood 2022 event in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, attracting a large number of Middle Eastern buyers and resulting in trade negotiations worth over 8 billion baht. In addition, the Chamber of Commerce participated in the domestic trade event THAIFEX – Anuga Asia 2022, which has a specific halal food zone. It was discovered that buyers from a number of Middle Eastern nations, including Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Oman, Jordan, Iran, Israel, Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain, have come to negotiate additional business. Krayem S Alenezi, a member of the board of directors of the Riyadh Chamber of Commerce, said Saudi Arabia is interested in investing in Thailand’s agriculture sector, noting that the move will also help to promote Thai agricultural products in Middle Eastern markets. The Thai Board of Trade hosted the Thai – Saudi Business Forum on July 6, with Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai and Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit in attendance. -- © Copyright NNT 2022-07-07 - 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. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

Suvarnabhumi Airport to Provide Free Parking during July Holidays BANGKOK (NNT) - Suvarnabhumi Airport has announced that it will provide free parking in Zone C during two sets of long holidays in July to promote tourism and alleviate the financial burden of travelers. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265222-suvarnabhumi-airport-to-provide-free-parking-during-july-holidays/

BANGKOK (NNT) - Suvarnabhumi Airport has announced that it will provide free parking in Zone C during two sets of long holidays in July to promote tourism and alleviate the financial burden of travelers. Airport officials said parking will be free during Asanha Bucha and Buddhist Lent, from midnight on July 12 to midnight on July 18, and during His Majesty the King’s birthday anniversary week, from midnight on July 27 to midnight on August 1. According to Airports of Thailand Public Company Limited (AOT), Zone C is designated for long-term parking and can accommodate 718 vehicles. Additionally, the airport will offer a free shuttle bus service between the parking lot and passenger terminals. AOT urged passengers to arrive at the airport at least three hours prior to the departure time for international flights and at least two hours prior to the departure time for domestic flights, as it anticipates a large number of travelers during the long holidays. For more information on the offer, call hotline 1722 or 02-132-9511. -- © Copyright NNT 2022-07-07 - 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. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

UNESCO Rectifies Status of Phraya Srisundaravohara CHACHOENGSAO (NNT) - The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has rectified the status of Phraya Srisundaravohara’s (Noi Acharyankura) on its prestigious list of World Eminent Persons. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265221-unesco-rectifies-status-of-phraya-srisundaravohara/

CHACHOENGSAO (NNT) - The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has rectified the status of Phraya Srisundaravohara’s (Noi Acharyankura) on its prestigious list of World Eminent Persons. Phraya Sisunthonwohan, who died in 1891, was honored for his contributions to the first Thai text used to instruct students at the royal Phratumnuk Suan Kularb School, as well as his poetry books and other works. On the 100th anniversary of the Rattanakosin Kingdom, he was also appointed to inspect the narrative poetry featured in mural paintings surrounding the Buddhist chapel at Wat Phra Si Rattana Satsadaram. UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay said the agency’s rectification was in accordance with a general assembly resolution and comes during this auspicious year, when Thailand celebrates the 200th anniversary of the renowned Thai scholar’s birth. -- © Copyright NNT 2022-07-07 - 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. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

TAT to Seek Budget for Tourism Recovery BANGKOK (NNT) - The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT ) has said it intends to request a budget of 1.03 billion baht from the government to assist the recovery of the country’s tourism industry. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265220-tat-to-seek-budget-for-tourism-recovery/

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT ) has said it intends to request a budget of 1.03 billion baht from the government to assist the recovery of the country’s tourism industry. TAT Governor Yuthasak Supasorn stated that the budget will allow Thailand to achieve its goal of generating 1.5 trillion baht in tourism revenue this year, despite the fact that the figures only account for 50 percent of tourism revenue in 2019. According to the TAT Governor, 432 million baht will be used to promote tourism products and businesses, 450 million for the domestic market, 50 million for the Asia-Pacific market, and 103.75 million for the European market. Yuthasak added that the loan would also be spent to support the airline industry’s recovery, particularly a plan to increase the overall seat occupancy rate for each carrier. To stimulate domestic tourism, the TAT would also launch promotional campaigns with airlines and hotels to increase flight load factors and hotel occupancy rates. In addition, the TAT is considering launching a campaign to increase the number of passengers for tour bus operators affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. -- © Copyright NNT 2022-07-07 - 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. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

PTT, Bangchak to cut petrol prices by 3 baht/litre from Friday PTT Public Company and Bangchak Corporation have agreed to reduce the prices of benzine products at their gas stations by three baht per litre, in line with a drop in global fuel prices, effective from 5am on Friday. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265219-ptt-bangchak-to-cut-petrol-prices-by-3-bahtlitre-from-friday/

PTT Public Company and Bangchak Corporation have agreed to reduce the prices of benzine products at their gas stations by three baht per litre, in line with a drop in global fuel prices, effective from 5am on Friday. Benchmark U.S. crude oil for August delivery fell 97 cents to $98.53 a barrel Wednesday. Brent crude for September delivery fell $2.08 to $100.69 a barrel. The new prices in Thailand are: • gasohol E85 from 37.14 baht/litre to 35.34 baht/litre • gasohol E20 from 43.44 baht/litre to 40.44 baht/litre • gasohol 91 from 44.28 baht/litre to 41.28 baht/litre • gasohol 95 from 44.55 baht/litre to 41.55 baht/litre • PTT super gasohol 95 is cut from 50.04 baht/litre to 47.04 baht/litre Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/ptt-bangchak-to-cut-petrol-prices-by-3-baht-litre-from-friday/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-07-07 - 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. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

Chiaravanont clan tops Forbes Thailand’s rich list again this year Thai business magnate and senior chairman of CP Group, Dhanin Chearavanont, arrives at the Wat Thepsirin Buddhist temple in Bangkok for the funeral ceremony of Leicester City’s Thai owner and duty-free mogul Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha on November 3, 2018. – Vichai, 60, and four other people died in a horrific helicopter accident moments after they departed the Leicester City’s pitch a week ago, bringing an abrupt end to the fairytale life of Thailand’s fifth-richest man. (Photo by Lillian SUWANRUMPHA / AFP) This year’s 10 richest families in Thailand were revealed by Forbes Asia today (Thursday), most of the rankings remain unchanged from last year. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265218-chiaravanont-clan-tops-forbes-thailand’s-rich-list-again-this-year/

Thai business magnate and senior chairman of CP Group, Dhanin Chearavanont, arrives at the Wat Thepsirin Buddhist temple in Bangkok for the funeral ceremony of Leicester City’s Thai owner and duty-free mogul Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha on November 3, 2018. – Vichai, 60, and four other people died in a horrific helicopter accident moments after they departed the Leicester City’s pitch a week ago, bringing an abrupt end to the fairytale life of Thailand’s fifth-richest man. (Photo by Lillian SUWANRUMPHA / AFP) This year’s 10 richest families in Thailand were revealed by Forbes Asia today (Thursday), most of the rankings remain unchanged from last year. The richest family in Thailand are still the Chiaravanont brothers, of Charoen Pokphand Group, who have held the number one spot for several consecutive years. Their wealth, which is currently US$26.5 billion has, however, reduced from last year by US$3.7 billion. The second richest is Chalerm Yoovidhya, co-owner and son of the co-founder of the Red Bull energy drink empire, whose wealth is $US26.4 billion, which increased by $US1.9 billion as their sales continued to grow globally, inching closer to the top spot. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/chiaravanont-clan-tops-forbes-thailands-rich-list-again-this-year/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-07-07 - 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. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

Pheu Thai to seek charter court ruling on party-list seat calculation method Pheu Thai is angry The opposition Pheu Thai party announced today (Thursday) that it will seek a ruling from the Constitutional Court over parliament’s resolution Wednesday night, opting for a change in the method used to calculate party-list House seats, which will benefit smaller parties at the expense of major parties, like the Pheu Thai, in the next general election. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265217-pheu-thai-to-seek-charter-court-ruling-on-party-list-seat-calculation-method/

Pheu Thai is angry The opposition Pheu Thai party announced today (Thursday) that it will seek a ruling from the Constitutional Court over parliament’s resolution Wednesday night, opting for a change in the method used to calculate party-list House seats, which will benefit smaller parties at the expense of major parties, like the Pheu Thai, in the next general election. A joint session of parliament endorsed the proposal of the minority faction of the House scrutiny committee vetting the organic law on elections, by 392:160 votes with 23 abstentions, to use 500, instead of 100, to determine the number of party-list seats which each contesting party will receive. 100 is the number of party-list seats and 500 is the total number of seats in the House, which includes 400 constituency seats and 100 party-list seats, compared to 350 constituency seats and 150 party-list seats in the current Lower House. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/pheu-thai-to-seek-charter-court-ruling-on-party-list-seat-calculation-method/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-07-07 - 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. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

Thai opposition happy with 45 hours for their censure debate The government and the opposition have reached an agreement that the censure debate will last four days, from July 19th to 22nd, with voting to take place on July 23rd, and the opposition will be given 45 hours to speak, in the fourth and last debate against Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and his cabinet. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265117-thai-opposition-happy-with-45-hours-for-their-censure-debate/

The government and the opposition have reached an agreement that the censure debate will last four days, from July 19th to 22nd, with voting to take place on July 23rd, and the opposition will be given 45 hours to speak, in the fourth and last debate against Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and his cabinet. Opposition chief whip, Sutin Klungsang, said after a meeting today (Wednesday), between the government and opposition whips and the cabinet, that the opposition is happy with the 45-hour allocation, even though the number of days for the debate have been reduced from the five that they had originally sought. The government side has have been allocated with 18 hours to respond. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thai-opposition-happy-with-45-hours-for-their-censure-debate/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-07-06 - 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. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

Immigration Police Report Increasing Arrivals BANGKOK, July 6 (TNA) – Foreign tourists are actively arriving in the country after full country reopening started on July 1, according to the Immigration Bureau. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265114-immigration-police-report-increasing-arrivals/