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40 Tons of Narcotics to Be Destroyed BANGKOK, July 4 (TNA) – About 40 tons of narcotics will be incinerated at the Bangpoo Industrial Estate in Samut Prakan province on July 5 and 6. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264875-40-tons-of-narcotics-to-be-destroyed/

BANGKOK, July 4 (TNA) – About 40 tons of narcotics will be incinerated at the Bangpoo Industrial Estate in Samut Prakan province on July 5 and 6. Officials from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Office of the Narcotics Control Board and partners checked over 40 tons of narcotics worth 34.69 billion baht at the FDA before its incineration at Akkhie Prakarn PCL in the Bangpoo Industrial Estate on July 5 and 6. The narcotics had been seized in relation to 185 criminal cases. Full Story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-972393 -- © Copyright Thai News Agency 2022-07-04 - 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. Easiest way to own or rent a car in Thailand - click here to find out more!

Thai secondary student hides cannabis in a water bottle for school Dr. Sutheera Uerpairojkit, a paediatrician at Ramathibodi Hospital, posted the story on her Facebook page of a secondary student who secretly brought cannabis to school in a water bottle and locked the classroom at lunchtime to smoke it, in the latest report of minors’ accessing the decriminalised drug. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264874-thai-secondary-student-hides-cannabis-in-a-water-bottle-for-school/

Dr. Sutheera Uerpairojkit, a paediatrician at Ramathibodi Hospital, posted the story on her Facebook page of a secondary student who secretly brought cannabis to school in a water bottle and locked the classroom at lunchtime to smoke it, in the latest report of minors’ accessing the decriminalised drug. Dr. Sutheera said that the story came to light during a conversation between a child psychiatrist and a teacher who witnessed the incident. The teacher tried to stop the student, but the student threatened to punch the teacher. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thai-secondary-student-hides-cannabis-in-a-water-bottle-for-school/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-07-04 - 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. Easiest way to own or rent a car in Thailand - click here to find out more!

Thailand’s International Rankings 2022 Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264869-thailand’s-international-rankings-2022/

Source: https://www.thailandnow.in.th/country-facts/thailands-international-rankings-2022/ -- © Copyright THAILAND NOW 2022-07-04 - 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. Easiest way to own or rent a car in Thailand - click here to find out more!

Bangkok and Phuket Rank #1 in Asia’s Best Awards BANGKOK (NNT) - Bangkok has been named the top city in Southeast Asia and Phuket the top island destination in the region by the inaugural “Asia’s Best Awards” from Travel + Leisure Southeast Asia. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264868-bangkok-and-phuket-rank-1-in-asia’s-best-awards/

BANGKOK (NNT) - Bangkok has been named the top city in Southeast Asia and Phuket the top island destination in the region by the inaugural “Asia’s Best Awards” from Travel + Leisure Southeast Asia. According to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), Travel + Leisure Southeast Asia also ranked Chiang Mai as the sixth-best city in Southeast Asia, while Ko Samui and Ko Phi Phi made the list of the ten best islands in Southeast Asia, coming in second and ninth place, respectively. Travel + Leisure Southeast Asia complimented Bangkok’s hospitality, spicy street food and unique modes of transportation, such as motorbike taxis or tuk-tuks, while mentioning scores of restaurants in the nation’s capital. The agency also praised Phuket for its diverse neighborhoods, unique accommodations, outdoor activities and various attractions. In the Asia’s Best Awards, readers vote on a variety of categories, including their favorite hotels, resorts, restaurants and bars, with separate "best of" lists for Cambodia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Maldives, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. Best City Hotels, Best Beach Resorts, Best Upcountry Resorts, Best Hotel Pools, Best Hotel Bars, Best Hotel Spas, Best Beach Clubs and Best New Openings are among the titles awarded to businesses in Thailand. -- © Copyright NNT 2022-07-02 - 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. Easiest way to own or rent a car in Thailand - click here to find out more!

Suvarnabhumi Airport Sees Increased Passenger Traffic BANGKOK (NNT) - Foreign arrivals at Suvarnabhumi Airport have surged in the three days since the Thailand Pass requirement was lifted on Friday (1 July). Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264866-suvarnabhumi-airport-sees-increased-passenger-traffic/

BANGKOK (NNT) - Foreign arrivals at Suvarnabhumi Airport have surged in the three days since the Thailand Pass requirement was lifted on Friday (1 July). According to Deputy Government Spokesperson Traisulee Traisaranakul, the airport on Friday welcomed as many as 140 flights and 27,642 passengers. It recorded 134 flights with 27,147 passengers on board on Saturday and 150 flights with 28,910 passengers on Sunday. The figures represent an increase from the previous month, which saw an average of 130 daily landings carrying between 23,000 and 24,000 passengers. Traisulee stated the increase was also consistent with a projection by the Ministry of Tourism and Sports Ministry that daily foreign arrivals will soon surpass 30,000, with the figure set to double in October. The Thai government is meanwhile set to launch the "Thailand Moving Together" campaign at Suvarnabhumi Airport to demonstrate that the country is prepared for the return of tourists. The event, which will be presided over by Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, is being jointly organized by the ministries of Public Health, Transport, and Tourism and Sports. The gathering will be Minister Anutin’s first official engagement since his recent trip to Europe. -- © Copyright NNT 2022-07-02 - 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. Easiest way to own or rent a car in Thailand - click here to find out more!

Thailand’s opposition warned against debating Myanmar warplane incursion Government chief whip Nirote Sunthornlekha has warned the opposition that the plan by some of its MPs to question the government over last week’s incursion by a Myanmar MiG-29 jet into Thai airspace, over Tak province, may undermine the country’s national security, which could be deemed a criminal offence. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264864-thailand’s-opposition-warned-against-debating-myanmar-warplane-incursion/

Government chief whip Nirote Sunthornlekha has warned the opposition that the plan by some of its MPs to question the government over last week’s incursion by a Myanmar MiG-29 jet into Thai airspace, over Tak province, may undermine the country’s national security, which could be deemed a criminal offence. Calling the plan nonsensical, he said today (Monday) that the incident is not a big deal and that the Thai government has already protested through diplomatic channels and that the incident has not damaged the relationship between the two neighbours. He said he doubts whether the opposition wants Thailand to declare war on Myanmar over the incident. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thailands-opposition-warned-against-debating-myanmar-warplane-incursion/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-07-04 - 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. Easiest way to own or rent a car in Thailand - click here to find out more!

Missing American woman found this morning after leaving home for a walk PHOTO: Pattaya Tourist Police An elderly American woman who became lost after leaving home for a walk last night was found by Pattaya Police this morning, July 1st. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264644-missing-american-woman-found-this-morning-after-leaving-home-for-a-walk/

PHOTO: Pattaya Tourist Police An elderly American woman who became lost after leaving home for a walk last night was found by Pattaya Police this morning, July 1st. The victim, Mrs. Shirley (last name witheld), in her mid-70s, was reported missing by her relatives around 9 PM yesterday, June 30th, 2022. According to reports, she disappeared from her residence in the Pattaya Park Hill Village on the Map Song – Nong Yai Rd in the Nongprue subdistrict of Banglamung, Chonburi. Pattaya tourist police then conducted a search and found an elderly American woman who came to ask for help at the Banglamung Police Station. The woman reportedly stated that she was lost after leaving her house for a walk and appeared confused. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/07/01/missing-american-woman-found-this-morning-after-leaving-home-for-a-walk-in-pattaya-last-night/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-07-01 - 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. Easiest way to own or rent a car in Thailand - click here to find out more!

Pattaya officials set up a stand to keep records of homeless people Pattaya officials set up a stand on South Pattaya Beach to keep records of homeless people in the area and promised to improve their living conditions and integrate them back into society. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264643-pattaya-officials-set-up-a-stand-to-keep-records-of-homeless-people/

Pattaya officials set up a stand on South Pattaya Beach to keep records of homeless people in the area and promised to improve their living conditions and integrate them back into society. The operation took place in front of Mike Shopping Mall yesterday, June 30th, under the direction of Pattaya Deputy Mayor Wuthisak Rermkitjakarn and Director of the Homeless Protection Center Teeraporn Srichand. According to Teeraporn, the population of homeless people in Pattaya was essentially rising during the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic when many employees were forced out of their jobs and became homeless, subsequently losing connections with all state agencies. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/07/01/pattaya-officials-set-up-a-stand-to-keep-records-of-homeless-people-promise-to-uplift-their-living-conditions/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-07-01 - 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. Easiest way to own or rent a car in Thailand - click here to find out more!

Telcos to help in properly managing overhead cables in Bangkok Telecom service providers will be asked to tidy up their overhead cables in Bangkok, in a fresh bid to speed up the plan by the Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) and the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) to put all cables underground. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264642-telcos-to-help-in-properly-managing-overhead-cables-in-bangkok/

Telecom service providers will be asked to tidy up their overhead cables in Bangkok, in a fresh bid to speed up the plan by the Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) and the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) to put all cables underground. Placing partial onus on the telcos is one of the proposals made during a meeting today (Friday) of representatives of the NBTC, the MEA and the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA), chaired by Interior Minister Anupong Paochinda. The meeting stems from the fire at Chinatown’s Sampeng market on June 26th, in which two people lost their lives and a few others suffered the effects of smoke inhalation. The fire is believed to have started in an old transformer and flames spread along the cables to adjoining shop houses. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/telcos-to-help-in-properly-managing-overhead-cables-in-bangkok/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-07-01 - 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. Easiest way to own or rent a car in Thailand - click here to find out more!

Motorcycle taxis protest against extension of GrabBike riders’ service A group of motorcycle taxi drivers, known locally as “Win” riders, rallied in front of the Transport Ministry today (Friday) to protest against the Land Transport Department’s recent decision to allow app-based GrabBike riders to operate, without registration, for a further two months after the July 15th deadline. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264641-motorcycle-taxis-protest-against-extension-of-grabbike-riders’-service/

A group of motorcycle taxi drivers, known locally as “Win” riders, rallied in front of the Transport Ministry today (Friday) to protest against the Land Transport Department’s recent decision to allow app-based GrabBike riders to operate, without registration, for a further two months after the July 15th deadline. The group submitted a protest letter, addressed to Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob, demanding that the Land Transport Department’s decision be rescinded. Santi Patipanrat, a representative of the Motorcycle Taxi Association of Thailand, said that the extension of the operation period for GrabBike riders only benefits the service provider, GrabTaxi despite the fact that their service is technically illegal. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/motorcycle-taxis-protest-against-extension-of-grabbike-riders-service/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-07-01 - 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. Easiest way to own or rent a car in Thailand - click here to find out more!

Satellite image of storm Chaba in the East Sea, July 1, 2022. Photo courtesy of the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting People living in northern Vietnam's mountainous regions have been warned to prepare for possible evacuations amid erosion and flooding risks as tropical storm Chaba approaches. The storm, the first one to appear in the East Sea this year, was around 310 km to the east-southeast of China's Hainan Island and around 640 km to the southeast of Vietnam's Quang Ninh Province at around 1 p.m. Friday, according to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting. Its maximum wind speed was 117 kph. In the next 24 hours, the storm is forecast to move northwest at 15 kph and may get stronger over time. At around 1 p.m. Saturday, it would be around 270 km to the east of Quang Ninh, with a maximum wind speed of 133 kph. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/flooding-erosion-risks-in-northern-vietnam-regions-as-storm-chaba-looms-4482654.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-07-01

The Facebook logo is displayed on a mobile phone in this picture illustration taken December 2, 2019. Photo by Reuters/Johanna Geron Global social media platforms, especially Facebook, have persistently ignored prevention of toxic information being spread among Vietnamese users, a top information official said. Luu Dinh Phuc, head of the Authority of Broadcasting and Electronic Information under the Ministry of Communications and Information, said international social networks have committed to the ministry in preventing the spread of toxic information and removing it. However, "several foreign companies providing services in Vietnam still avoid preventing toxic information in Vietnam, especially Facebook," he told a seminar reviewing activities in the information field in the first six months held Thursday in Ho Chi Minh City. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/facebook-avoids-handling-toxic-information-in-vietnam-official-4482532.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-07-01

The revetments for military aircraft during the Vietnam War at Tan Son Nhat airport in HCMC in 2021. Photo by VnExpress/Quynh Tran The government has ordered relevant units to work on clearing 12 revetments built during the Vietnam War from HCMC’s Tan Son Nhat airport. The ministries of transport and national defense have been tasked with collecting opinions from related units on the clearance to create more space for the airport to serve large aircraft. Each of the revetments, built by the U.S. to use during the Vietnam War (1955-1975), is 20m long, 10m wide and 3m high. They are currently managed by the Vietnam People’s Air Force. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/us-built-aircraft-revetments-to-be-removed-from-hcmc-airport-4482186.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-07-01

The number of migrants seeking to cross the Channel from France to England surged in the first half of this year Sameer. Photo by AFP/Al-Doumy French police are holding 10 people suspected of involvement in the November 20 Channel drowning of migrants in which 27 people died, including one Vietnamese, a judicial source said Thursday. One has been charged with manslaughter and people-trafficking, and the nine others were to be taken before a judge who will decide whether to charge them as well, the source said, asking not to be named. Police had arrested 15 suspects in an overnight operation Sunday to Monday as part of their months-long investigation into the disaster, releasing five of them without charges. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/one-vietnamese-among-27-deaths-in-channel-migrant-disaster-4482351.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-07-01

The remains of a U.S. soldier in a flag-draped coffin at a repatriation ceremony in Da Nang in July, 2021. Photo by Vietnam News Agency Vietnam handed over two sets of remains suspected to belong to American soldiers who died in the Vietnam War to U.S. representatives on Thursday. The Vietnamese Office for Seeking Missing Persons held a handover ceremony in Da Nang City attended by officials from the U.S. embassy and the U.S. office for searching for soldiers missing in action in Hanoi, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement. The remains were found following a joint search by the two sides over the last five months. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/vietnam-returns-2-us-soldiers-remains-4482413.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-07-01