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Governments to Distribute Cannabis Extract Test Kits to Ensure Public Safety BANGKOK (NNT) - The Department of Medical Sciences will provide free cannabis test kits to consumers and businesses to ensure that their cannabis extracts comply with government regulations. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263738-governments-to-distribute-cannabis-extract-test-kits-to-ensure-public-safety/

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Department of Medical Sciences will provide free cannabis test kits to consumers and businesses to ensure that their cannabis extracts comply with government regulations. Despite the removal of cannabis from the narcotics list, Thai authorities still consider extracts containing more than 0.2 percent Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) to be narcotics. According to the department’s director-general Dr. Supakit Sirilak, 15,000 test kits will be distributed to the public to determine whether the cannabis extract in their possession exceeds legal limits. Dr. Supakit said that these “Test Kann” kits are easy to use and can provide results within 15 minutes. If THC exceeds 0.2 percent, only one red-purple bar will appear on the test kit, while two red-purple bars indicate that THC does not exceed 0.2 percent. Extracts found with THC of more than 0.2 percent will then be sent to laboratories for further testing. The director-general said the aim of these distributions is to ensure that people have safe access to cannabis. He stated that the department is prepared to hand over test kit technology to private organizations, allowing the public easier access to test kits at a lower cost. Officials are currently determining which groups should be prioritized for free distribution and the precise date for the allocation of these test kits. -- © Copyright NNT 2022-06-23 - 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 PM’s failure to answer an interpellation in person irks opposition MPs Opposition MPs have voiced their frustration over the absence from the Lower House today (Thursday) of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha or any of his representatives to respond to an interpellation over the current economic problems, raised by Move Forward party leader Pita Limjaroenrat. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263736-thai-pm’s-failure-to-answer-an-interpellation-in-person-irks-opposition-mps/

Opposition MPs have voiced their frustration over the absence from the Lower House today (Thursday) of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha or any of his representatives to respond to an interpellation over the current economic problems, raised by Move Forward party leader Pita Limjaroenrat. Pita’s question was directed to the prime minister but, in his letter to the House speaker, the prime minister claimed he was busy and that he had assigned Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith to answer the interpellation on his behalf. Arkhom, however, claimed in a letter to the House speaker that he would not be free, but had assigned his deputy, Santi Promphat, to act on his behalf, but Santi also claimed he was busy and could not attend the session. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thai-pms-failure-to-answer-an-interpellation-in-person-irks-opposition-mps/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-06-23 - 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!

Government and opposition Thai MPs gear up for another censure debate Government and opposition MPs are preparing their cases for the next censure debate, tentatively scheduled for July 18th through 22nd, during which Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and ten ministers will be grilled by the opposition. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263642-government-and-opposition-thai-mps-gear-up-for-another-censure-debate/

Government and opposition MPs are preparing their cases for the next censure debate, tentatively scheduled for July 18th through 22nd, during which Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and ten ministers will be grilled by the opposition. This will be the fourth censure debate against Prayut and his cabinet since assuming office in mid-2019. All the ministers targeted survived all the previous no confidence motions. Opposition chief whip Sutin Klungsang said today (Wednesday) that six opposition parties reconfirmed their censure motion yesterday, as requested by House Speaker Chuan Leekpai. The Thai Civilised party leader Mongkolkit Suksintharanon is, however, yet to sign the reconfirmation. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/government-and-opposition-thai-mps-gear-up-for-another-censure-debate/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-06-22 - 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 parliament police officers say new uniform is a waste of money About 60 parliament police officers submitted a petition to House Speaker Chuan Leekpai today (Wednesday), to protest against the change of their uniform, claiming that it is a waste of taxpayers’ money because they received their previous newly-tailored uniforms only six months ago. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263637-thai-parliament-police-officers-say-new-uniform-is-a-waste-of-money/

About 60 parliament police officers submitted a petition to House Speaker Chuan Leekpai today (Wednesday), to protest against the change of their uniform, claiming that it is a waste of taxpayers’ money because they received their previous newly-tailored uniforms only six months ago. The same petition was also submitted to the opposition chief whip Sutin Klungsang and a few Pheu Thai MPs, including Khachit Chainikhom, an MP for Udon Thani province. Khachit told the media that the people who have to wear the new kit don’t want it, while those who ordered the change do not have to wear it. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thai-parliament-police-officers-say-new-uniform-is-a-waste-of-money/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-06-22 - 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!

Few vehicles are seen on a Hanoi street with a clear sky above, June 21, 2022. Photo by VnExpress/Gia Chinh Hanoi recorded temperatures at around 39 degrees Celsius for the second day in a row Tuesday, with some locations two to four degrees higher depending on terrain. At 1 p.m., five weather stations in the capital recorded temperatures at over 37 degrees, according to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting. The station in Son Tay District recorded the highest temperature at 39 degrees, followed by the station on Lang Street at 38 degrees. Eight northern provinces also recorded similarly high temperatures at 37-38 degrees: Son La, Hoa Binh, Phu Tho, Vinh Phuc, Bac Giang, Hai Duong, Hung Yen and Ha Nam. By Tuesday afternoon, temperatures rose by another 0.5-1 degrees. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/hanoi-records-blistering-temperatures-for-consecutive-days-4478618.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-06-22

Aerial view of the Dong Nai Culture-Nature Reserve. Photo by VnExpress/Phuoc Tuan Vietnam should not have a highway running through a world biosphere reserve because it will kill wildlife and degrade its environment, UNESCO's country office has said. In a document recently sent to the Dong Nai People's Committee, the UNESCO office in Vietnam has advised against construction of the Ma Da Bridge that would connect the provinces of Dong Nai and Binh Phuoc as well as a national highway running through the core area of the Dong Nai Biosphere Reserve. The office said these constructions would "cause serious impacts to the core area of Dong Nai biosphere reserve by fragmentation of ecosystems leading to a loss of continuity. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/unesco-frowns-upon-highway-project-through-southern-vietnam-s-world-biosphere-reserve-4478673.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-06-22

A section of the Ben Luc - Long Thanh Expressway that runs through a mangrove forest in Dong Nai Province’s Long Thanh District. Photo by VnExpress/Quynh Tran The investor of Ben Luc - Long Thanh Expressway has asked for permission to extend the project’s completion deadline from 2023 to 2025. State-owned Vietnam Expressway Corporation (VEC), the project investor, made the request at a Monday meeting with Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh. The Ben Luc - Long Thanh Expressway, which will run 57.7 km between provinces of Long An in the Mekong Delta and Dong Nai, will pass through HCMC. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/southern-vietnam-s-longest-expressway-to-take-longer-4478617.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-06-22

A man receives a Covid-19 vaccine shot in Dong Thap Province in the Mekong Delta, October 2021. Photo by VnExpress/Ngoc Tai Authorities in a Mekong Delta district announced Tuesday that people who had not received their fourth Covid-19 shot cannot leave the district but reversed it immediately. In Soc Trang Province’s My Xuyen District, officials announcing the ban said the Covid situation remains complex and the third vaccine now has "little effect on humans" and "the amount of antibodies has dropped." They exhorted locals go to vaccination stations in communes and towns to get their fourth shot. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/mekong-delta-district-bans-people-without-fourth-covid-vaccine-shots-from-leaving-reverses-it-4478833.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-06-22

A person put their hands on their stomach. Illustration photo by Shutterstock A nine-year-old boy has died of food poisoning and six others were hospitalized – four of them comatose and in critical condition – after consuming homemade corn cakes. Doctors at the Bach Mai Hospital in Hanoi said Wednesday that a family in Meo Vac District, Ha Giang Province, had made a corn cake dish for four family members and three neighbors. The cakes were made on June 16, using flour leftover from June 9. On June 17, the nine-year-old boy developed symptoms of dizziness, stomach-ache and nausea. He died at home. Six others who developed similar symptoms later were rushed to the Ha Giang General Hospital. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/boy-dies-four-in-coma-after-consuming-mold-contaminated-food-4478999.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-06-22

An adolescent receives the first dose of Pfizer vaccine at the Marikina Sports Center on November 3, 2021. The STAR / Michael Varcas MANILA, Philippines — Young people aged 12 to 17 with impaired immune systems may now receive booster shots to increase their protection against COVID-19, the Department of Health said Wednesday. Around 238,000 immunocompromised adolescents who have completed their primary doses are eligible for boosters, Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said in a briefing. They can receive booster shots at least 28 days after completing their primary series. To date, only Pfizer vaccines can be given to them. Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/06/22/2190180/guide-getting-covid-19-boosters-immunocompromised-teens -- © Copyright Philstar 2022-06-22

A yellow alert is placed over the grid when reserves fall below ideal levels, but this does not necessarily mean there will be power interruptions. The STAR / File photo MANILA, Philippines — Problems with power supply on the Luzon grid, which was placed on red alert and saw power outages last Saturday — highlight the need for flexible and distributed power system that is not dependent on large centralized power plants, a local climate and energy policy group said. Supply has been tight this week, with coal-fired plants going offline in Tuesday and Wednesday. Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (ICSC) chief data scientist Jephraim Manansala said in a statement Wednesday that making up for shortfall has meant the use of more expensive diesel power plants. Manansala said several baseload power plants, including the state-owned Ilijan plant, went on "unscheduled and overlapping" downtimes in the past weeks. Plants owned by AboitizPower, Semirara Mining and Power, Pangasinan Electric Corp. and Southwest Luzon Power Generation have also had to go offline. Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/06/22/2190160/luzon-grid-placed-yellow-alert-anew -- © Copyright Philstar 2022-06-22

File photo shows one of the modern jeepneys found to be compliant with the government's omnibus franchising guidelines that were allowed to operate in the 15 initial routes during the height of the coronavirus pandemic in 2020. The STAR / Edd Gumban MANILA, Philippines — With the country in the middle of a transport crisis, the incoming administration should re-evaluate the "sudden and unjust implementation" of the jeepney modernization program, a transport reform advocacy group said Wednesday. In a statement sent to reporters, commuter group The Passenger Forum expressed wariness that the current transport crisis will be used to further implement the DOTR’s Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program, just like how the COVID-19 pandemic was used to advance the phasing-out of traditional jeepneys. “One of the things that this crisis has taught us is that mass transport options like jeepneys and buses are essential in our transport system," TPF Convenor Primo Morillo said in the statement. Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/06/22/2190175/commuter-group-urges-incoming-govt-rethink-jeepney-modernization -- © Copyright Philstar 2022-06-22

Authorities from the Philippine Embassies in New York and in Washington D.C., Philippine Consul General Elmer Cato and Police Attachè Brig. Gen. Wilson Joseph Lopez, met with Philadelphia City Mayor James Kenney and local police officials on Tuesday noon for updates on the investigation of John Albert Laylo's killing. Philippine Consul General in New York Elmer Cato MANILA, Philippines — Authorities in Philadelphia are offering a $20,000-reward for anyone who have leads to the shooter who killed Filipino lawyer John Albert Laylo, fondly called “Jal,” last weekend. In an online message to Philstar.com, Philippine Consul General in New York Elmer Cato said they were with Philippine Police Attachè Brig. Gen. Wilson Joseph Lopez from the Washington embassy when they met with Philadelphia City Mayor James Kenney and local police officials on Tuesday noon to discuss the ongoing investigation. “The Consulate was told a $20,000 reward is being offered for information that would lead to the arrest of the shooter,” Cato said. Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/06/22/2190179/20k-reward-offered-tips-atty-laylos-shooter -- © Copyright Philstar 2022-06-22

The LTFRB said it expects more PUV routes to be opened in the coming weeks. The STAR / Michael Varcas MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board's Libreng Sakay program offering free public transportation rides will need a supplemental budget from the incoming administration if it is to continue past June, the agency said Wednesday. LTFRB executive director Tina Cassion made this statement over the Laging Handa briefing Wednesday as she pointed out that the LTFRB's funds had been "exhausted" after spending P10 million per day under the Libreng Sakay program, which is set to end by June 30. "Our total budget all over the country is P7 billion and we're already at 80 percent of payables. They're continuing to run even until now in some regions until June 30 and in other regions their implementation is until July," Cassion said in mixed Filipino and English. Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/06/22/2190178/ltfrb-exhausted-funds-libreng-sakay-needs-supplemental-budget-continue-past-june -- © Copyright Philstar 2022-06-22

In this Feb. 26, 2018 photo, National Security Adviser Hermogenes Esperon Jr. speaks at the Senate hearing on Benham Rise following reports of a Chinese entity conducting marine scientific research in the area. In a press conference Wednesday, Esperon admitted that he considers the influx of Chinese nationals in the country as a threat. The STAR / Mong Pintolo, File photo MANILA, Philippines — Rights groups on Wednesday raised concerns over the National Security Council's move to block public access to dozens of websites allegedly linked to communist rebels, calling it an attack on freedom of information and of expression. The Palace stood by the online censorhip saying news organizations like Bulatlat and Pinoy Weekly that were included in the list can seek legal remedies. It did not say what these remedies were. Rights group Amnesty International called the blocking "a blatant attack on freedom of information and expression" adding it is "deeply concerning" that this is being done as a new administration is set to take office. Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/06/22/2190184/censorship-sites-alleged-communist-ties-deeply-concerning-rights-groups-say -- © Copyright Philstar 2022-06-22

Grab Thailand urges government assistance after Land Transport Department cancels service of private motorcyclists PHOTO: Post Today Grab Thailand is concerned about the effect on hundreds of thousands of GrabBike drivers and customers after the Department of Land Transport (DLT) has ordered the service cancelation of white license plate GrabBike riders as motorcycle taxi drivers. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263621-grab-thailand-urges-government-assistance-after-land-transport-department-cancels-service-of-private-motorcyclists/

PHOTO: Post Today Grab Thailand is concerned about the effect on hundreds of thousands of GrabBike drivers and customers after the Department of Land Transport (DLT) has ordered the service cancelation of white license plate GrabBike riders as motorcycle taxi drivers. Worachat Luxkanalode, Executive Director of Grab Thailand, told the Press that the company had sent out a notification of the latest announcement from the Department of Land Transport which only allows GrabBike motorcycle taxi drivers with yellow licenses plates (public transport licenses) to provide delivery and transport services. They are only allowed to accept customers and distances in the area registered with the Department of Land Transport and must charge the same fare rates as public motorcycle taxi drivers. The company must remove their partners/drivers with personal vehicles or white license plates from the system within 30 days, starting June 16th. They can only be allowed to provide the services until July 15th, 2022, according to the notification. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/06/22/grab-thailand-urges-government-assistance-after-land-transport-department-cancels-service-of-private-motorcyclists/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-06-22 - 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 Meteorological Department says more rain and wind likely coming in much of Thailand The Thai Meteorological Department reported the daily weather forecast on Wednesday, June 22nd, with thundershowers in the whole country and possible isolated heavy rains and gusty winds in most parts of Thailand. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263620-thai-meteorological-department-says-more-rain-and-wind-likely-coming-in-much-of-thailand/

The Thai Meteorological Department reported the daily weather forecast on Wednesday, June 22nd, with thundershowers in the whole country and possible isolated heavy rains and gusty winds in most parts of Thailand. A southwest monsoon prevails across the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand whereas a low-pressure cell covers upper Vietnam, resulting in thundershowers that are likely to occur in the whole country. Isolated heavy rains and gusty winds are also possible in the Northeast, the Central, the East, and the South regions. In the Northern part, scattered thundershowers are predicted mostly in Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Tak, Kamphaeng Phet, Phichit, Phitsanulok, and Phetchabun with a minimum temperature of 24-26°C and a maximum temperature of 33-37 °C. Southwesterly winds are expected at 5-15 km/hr. In the Northeastern part, Scattered thundershowers and isolated gusty winds are expected mostly in Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, Udon Thani, Chaiyaphum, Nakhon Ratchasima, Buri Ram, Surin, Si Saket, and Ubon Ratchathani with a minimum temperature of 24-26 °C and a maximum temperature of 34-36 °C. Southwesterly winds are expected at 10-15 km/hr. In Central Thailand, Scattered thundershowers with isolated heavy rains and gusty wind are possible in Nakhon Sawan, Uthai Thani, Kanchanaburi, Suphan Buri, Chai Nat, Lop Buri, Saraburi, and Ratchaburi with a minimum temperature of 24-26 °C and a maximum temperature of 36-37 °C. Southwesterly winds are expected at 10-15 km/hr. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/06/22/thai-meteorological-department-says-more-rain-and-wind-likely-coming-in-much-of-thailand/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-06-22 - 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!

Tax Breaks Approved for Foreign Actors in Thailand BANGKOK (NNT) - As part of efforts to attract international film productions, the Cabinet has agreed to exempt foreign actors from paying personal income tax for up to five years. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263619-tax-breaks-approved-for-foreign-actors-in-thailand/

BANGKOK (NNT) - As part of efforts to attract international film productions, the Cabinet has agreed to exempt foreign actors from paying personal income tax for up to five years. Foreign film productions contributed some 5 billion baht to the Thai economy in the past year alone and figures have been steadily rising. From 2017-2021, the average annual revenue from foreign film productions was approximately 3.5 billion baht. According to Deputy Government Spokesperson Rachada Dhnadirek, the government has introduced rebates for expenditures of up to 75 million baht as an incentive for foreign film productions. While personal income tax waivers for foreign actors is expected to cost the country 71.75 million baht over the next five years, foreign film productions are projected to generate around 17.5 billion baht over the same period. -- © Copyright NNT 2022-06-22 - 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!