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Staff at the office of Vinh Loc A Commune People's Committee in Ho Chi Minh City's Binh Chanh District in June, 2022. Photo by VnExpress/Thu Hang State workers in several HCMC wards and communes are swamped with work because of a gross mismatch between the number of staff and their workload. It was past 5 p.m. a day in early June and one could hear the sound of papers being sealed and flipped nonstop at the office of the Vinh Loc A Commune People's Committee in Binh Chanh District. For Nguyen Thi Nhu An, 35, and many of her colleagues, a new shift had just started. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/too-much-work-not-enough-people-hcmc-s-streamlining-failure-4476485.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-06-17

A nurse delivers drugs to cancer patients at the K Hospital in Hanoi. Photo by VnExpress/Quang Hung A supply shortage in several Hanoi hospitals is forcing patients to purchase basic medical equipment like catheters and IV needles on their own. Linh, 33, was informed by Hanoi's K Hospital in Hoan Kiem District that she would have to purchase a catheter on her own for the surgery of a family member with thyroid cancer. The hospital's staff said they lacked certain medical equipment like catheters, which meant patients or their family had to buy them from outside. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/hanoi-medical-supply-shortage-force-patients-to-buy-own-needles-4476940.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-06-17

Cars and trucks on National Highway 51 that links Dong Nai and Ba Ria - Vung Tau provinces in January 2021. Photo by VnExpress/Phuoc Tuan The National Assembly has approved funding for the first phase of construction of two expressways in the south and one in the south-central region. At a session Thursday legislators authorized a sum of VND84 trillion ($3.62 billion) for the work. The Khanh Hoa – Buon Ma Thuot Expressway will run 32.7 kilometers in central Khanh Hoa Province and 84 kilometers in the Central Highlands' Dak Lak Province, and is expected to foster both economic and tourism development. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/parliament-allocates-3-62-bln-for-building-3-expressways-4477125.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-06-17

Vietnamese ambassador Dang Hoang Giang speaks at the 32nd Meeting of States Parties to United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) at the U.N. headquarters in New York, U.S., June 16, 2022. Photo by Vietnam News Agency Vietnam values peace and security in the South China Sea, which holds a position of strategic importance, Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang said Thursday. At the 32nd Meeting of States Parties to United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), Ambassador Giang, head of the Vietnamese delegation at the U.N., said the peace and development of the region and the international community are tied to the maintenance of peace, security and freedom of navigation in the South China Sea, Vietnam News Agency reported. Vietnam calls the waters the East Sea. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/vietnam-values-peace-stability-on-south-china-sea-ambassador-4477235.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-06-17

Inmates at a prison in the central province of Binh Thuan work in a field in 2015. Photo by VnExpress/Duy Tran Prisons under the Ministry of Public Security are allowed to cooperate with local organizations to let inmates work outside of jail. The policy will be carried out in a pilot scheme to organize vocational training courses and then create jobs for inmates during the time they serve their sentences, according to a resolution approved Thursday by the legislative National Assembly (NA). The resolution will take effect on Sep. 1 and last five years. Full Story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/vietnam-allows-inmates-to-work-outside-prisons-4476844.html -- © Copyright VN Express 2022-06-17

A worker reaches for a hanging gas pump at a gas station in Quezon City, suburban Manila on June 7, 2022. AFP / Jam Sta. Rosa MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health reported Thursday 425 new COVID-19 infections, the highest in over two months. This brought the number of active cases in the country to 3,462. Why this matters The figure was the biggest daily rise since April 3, when the Philippines reported 690 additional cases. According to the DOH, there was a slight increase in COVID-19 cases amid the detection of more transmissible Omicron subvariants, increased mobility, and waning vaccine immunity. Metro Manila will remain under Alert Level 1—the laxest quarantine classification—until the end of June despite an uptick in COVID-19 cases. The slight increase in cases has so far not translated into high severe and critical hospital admissions, the DOH said. Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/06/17/2189046/doh-logs-highest-daily-covid-19-tally-april-3 -- © Copyright Philstar 2022-06-17

A file photo taken on February 6, 2021 shows a box containing vials of the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine at the Foch hospital in Suresnes, on the start of a vaccination campaign for health workers with the AstraZeneca/Oxford vaccine. AFP / Alain Jocard MANILA, Philippines — British-Swedish pharmaceutical firm AstraZeneca will apply for a certificate of product registration of its COVID-19 vaccine soon, Presidential Adviser for Entrepreneurship Joey Concepcion said Friday. A CPR is issued by the Food and Drug Administration to manufacturers authorizing them to distribute, market or sell their products to the public. “Right now the government guarantees that if anybody gets sick they’ll pay for that. But they should stop because pharmaceutical companies are making money out of vaccines so they should file for CPR which AstraZeneca is filling within a couple of weeks. They told me,” Concepcion said in an interview with ABS-CBN News Channel. Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/06/17/2189074/astrazeneca-file-product-registration-covid-19-jab-soon-presidential-adviser -- © Copyright Philstar 2022-06-17

In this July 2019 file photo, officials of the Manila City government clear roads in the Philippine capital. Manila Public Information Office / Facebook MANILA, Philippines — The Department of the Interior and Local Government urged local chief executives to continue the implementation of the nationwide Road Clearing Operation and campaign against tricycles on national highways to protect children from road accidents following the shift of schools to the face-to-face conduct of classes. In a statement sent to reporters, Interior Secretary Eduardo Año said that out of 41,365 barangays covered by the RCO initiative, 93.5% or 38,690 barangays continue to respond to the call to clear streets of obstructions for the month of March 2022 with the latest data submitted on May 6. “The Road Clearing Ops and ‘no trike on national highway’ campaign have to be sustained...We urge our LGUs to continue and sustain their successes to protect our children from road accidents, especially with the coming return of face-to-face classes,” Año said. Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/06/17/2189075/lgus-told-no-trikes-national-highway-protect-children-road-accidents -- © Copyright Philstar 2022-06-17

Photo shows the 87 farmers and peasant advocates arrested and charged with obstruction of justice being held at Concepcion Police Station in Tarlac. Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas - KMP on Facebook MANILA, Philippines — Farmers and their supporters who were arrested and detained for supposedly damaging land in Concepcion, Tarlac during a cultivation activity have been slapped by police with additional complaints. Tarlac police filed Friday disobedience, obstruction of justice and usurpation of real rights complaints against the farmers and their supporters, collectively known as “Tinang 83.” The Tinang 83 are being required to appear before the Tarlac prosecutor on June 29 at 9:30 a.m. and submit their counter-affidavit to the police’s complaint. Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/06/17/2189076/police-file-more-complaints-vs-tinang-83 -- © Copyright Philstar 2022-06-17

MANILA, Philippines — The US Marine Corps and Philippine Marine Corps concluded two weeks of bilateral training as part of Marine Aviation Support Activity 22.1, the US Embassy in the Philippines said Friday morning. The bilateral exercise was held from June 6 to 17 in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, at the Antonio Batista Air Base in Palawan with the end goal of increasing the PMC and USMC’s interoperability and improving aviation-related capabilities in support of US-Philippine mutual defense. “Training side by side increases our combined military capability, but also our friendship, which directly contributes to the strength of our alliance. This exercise builds on decades of cooperation, friendship, and shared experience,” said U.S. Marine Forces Pacific Commanding General Lt. Gen. Steven Rudder in a statement of the US Embassy. Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/06/17/2189079/us-philippines-marine-corps-conclude-bilateral-training-exercise -- © Copyright Philstar 2022-06-17

Photo from Pixabay shows medicine tablets. Pixabay via jarmoluk MANILA, Philippines — Bangladesh is looking forward to helping the Philippines strengthen its pharmaceutical industry, its envoy said Friday after a meeting with President-elect Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. Borhan Uddin, Bangladesh ambassador to the Philippines, said he and Marcos talked about enhancing Manila and Dhaka’s cooperation on the pharmaceutical sector. “We have a very booming pharmaceutical sector in Bangladesh,” Uddin said, adding that the South Asian country exports medicines to over 140 nations. Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/06/17/2189094/bangladesh-looking-forward-boosting-philippine-pharmaceutical-industry -- © Copyright Philstar 2022-06-17

PM, Bangkok Governor Promise to Cooperate BANGKOK, June 17 (TNA) – Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and key administrators including Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt had a press conference after attending a meeting of the Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263133-pm-bangkok-governor-promise-to-cooperate/

BANGKOK, June 17 (TNA) – Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and key administrators including Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt had a press conference after attending a meeting of the Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration. Gen Prayut said that the CCSA had an important meeting today because it reached resolutions on changing regulations related to the present COVID-19 situation which improved in terms of declining new cases and fatalities. The prime minister said the meeting was a good opportunity because he met the Bangkok governor and Pattaya mayor Poramet Ngampichet. Full Story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-962276 -- © Copyright Thai News Agency 2022-06-17 - 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!

Yellow and Pink Line Monorails to Begin Partial Operations Next Year BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Transport expects the Yellow and Pink line monorails to begin partial operations at the start of next year. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263130-yellow-and-pink-line-monorails-to-begin-partial-operations-next-year/

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Transport expects the Yellow and Pink line monorails to begin partial operations at the start of next year. On Thursday, Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob convened a meeting with transportation officials to discuss the schedule for the partial operations for both monorail lines. According to reports, the Yellow Line, which connects Lat Phrao and Samrong, is currently 92 percent complete. Meanwhile, the Pink Line, which connects Min Buri and Khae Rai, is 88.5 percent complete. Following these updates, partial operations on the Yellow Line are expected to begin in January 2023, and partial operations on the Pink Line will begin in February. The Yellow Line System is scheduled to fully open in June, followed by the Pink Line in July. Both Lines will be managed by the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA). Panels have been formed to assess and ensure safety, as well as to determine an affordable fare limit for consumers. Following a thorough evaluation, the monorails will be open for a limited trial in order to identify problems and fix them before full operations begin. To offer more convenience to commuters, the introduction of the payment method using Europay, Mastercard, and Visa (EMV) will be used on both lines. A moderate fare is being considered so that people can travel to other line systems without paying additional fees. The Transport Minister advised officials to use the lessons learned from the launch of the State Railway of Thailand’s Red Line electric train system to create a clear action plan with clear responsibility to ensure effective and systematic management. He also encourages related authorities to engage in proactive public relations in order to present facts and clarify any issues to the general public. -- © Copyright NNT 2022-06-17 - 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!

Parliament Approves Changes to Police Commission Bill BANGKOK (NNT) - Revisions to the Royal Thai Police Bill have been approved in a vote by members of parliament (MPs) and senators. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263129-parliament-approves-changes-to-police-commission-bill/

BANGKOK (NNT) - Revisions to the Royal Thai Police Bill have been approved in a vote by members of parliament (MPs) and senators. A joint sitting has voted to pass changes to Sections 14 and 15 of the Royal Thai Police bill at its second hearing on June 16. One of the notable changes in these revisions was a structural change to the Police Commission in Section 14, in which the Prime Minister will be the chairman of the commission and other officials such as the interior permanent secretary, justice permanent secretary, attorney general, and secretary-general of the Court of Justice will be excluded. Several MPs, however, have objected to this structure, claiming that it could create opportunities for future political interference in police appointments. Some have proposed adding public sectors and the chairman of the Lawyers Council of Thailand to the commission to ensure transparency. The joint sitting also approved Section 15 of the bill, which defines the Police Commission’s responsibilities and powers, allowing them to issue rules and set policy standards for police officers. -- © Copyright NNT 2022-06-17 - 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!

Govt Urged to Further Relax Rules to Aid Tourism Firms BANGKOK (NNT) - Tourism businesses have urged the government to further relax restrictions to stimulate the economy. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263128-govt-urged-to-further-relax-rules-to-aid-tourism-firms/

BANGKOK (NNT) - Tourism businesses have urged the government to further relax restrictions to stimulate the economy. Marisa Sukosol Nunbhakdi, president of the Thai Hotels Association, said at the recent "Thailand Moving Together" seminar that the greatest concern following the reopening of the country is a lack of workers, as many former employees are hesitant to return due to the instability of tourism demand. Marisa observed that many nations have already eliminated mask requirements, and Thailand should adopt the same policy, allowing businesses and individuals to decide for themselves whether to don a mask. Phuket Tourist Association’s vice president of international marketing, Nantida Atiset, stated that Thailand’s air connectivity must also be improved to increase capacity and provide support for chartered flights, particularly from India and major international destinations. Echoing Nantida’s sentiments, Somsong Sachaphimukh, vice-president of the Tourism Council of Thailand, noted that as many as 300-400 Indian couples are currently planning wedding ceremonies in Thailand for 2022. He added that the Diwali festival in October, as well as the 75th anniversary of India-Thailand diplomatic relations, will also drive this market. Meanwhile, Sanga Ruangwattanakul, president of the Khao San Business Association, proposed extending the closing time for nightlife businesses in Bangkok and major tourist destinations like Phuket and Pattaya beyond closing time before the Covid-19 pandemic to help operators increase their revenue. -- © Copyright NNT 2022-06-17 - 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!

Health Ministry Launches One-Stop Shop for Cannabis BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives has opened a one-stop service center at Kasetsart University to educate people about cannabis, hemp, and kratom plants. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263127-health-ministry-launches-one-stop-shop-for-cannabis/

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives has opened a one-stop service center at Kasetsart University to educate people about cannabis, hemp, and kratom plants. Deputy Agriculture Minister Mananya Thaiset, who presided over the opening ceremony, stated that the new center supports the Department of Agriculture’s (DoA) medical research on cannabis, hemp, and kratom. Mananya stated that the research ensures the quality cultivation of formerly narcotic plants to meet rising public demand, as well as technological advancements and plant selection in accordance with the government’s policy of promoting the plants as cash crops and for medical use. The DoA is responsible for regulating the legal use of cannabis, hemp, and kratom, as well as controlling their import and export. DoA Director-general Raphabhat Chandarasrivongs said the center complies with the policy of the deputy agriculture minister to disseminate information about plants. He added that inquiries can be directed to the center via its 1174 hotline. The DoA has also signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Public Health Ministry regarding the use of cannabis for medical benefits and research, which is essential to its efforts to promote cannabis for household use. -- © Copyright NNT 2022-06-17 - 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!

Non-Thais arriving in Thailand will no longer be required to apply for the “Thailand Pass” before their departure, nor will they be required to have insurance coverage of US$10,000 from July 1, according to the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) today (Friday). They will, however, need to show their vaccination or a COVID-19 test certificate upon arrival and will have to complete a health declaration form, to prevent the spread of communicable diseases such as yellow fever. Body temperature screening, and the “Tor Mor 6” (TM6) immigration form for air arrivals will also be scrapped, to reduce congestion at airports. While not compulsory, the wearing of face masks is still recommended by the CCSA while in a closed area or where there are a lot of people. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thailand-pass-for-non-thais-scrapped-new-guidelines-issued-for-masks/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-06-17 - 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!

Lottery vendors complain of unsold tickets after the launch of digital sales Digital lottery ticket sales for the June 16th draw, by the Government Lottery Office, apparently adversely affected many lottery vendors, who found they had many unsold tickets yesterday, forcing some to sell them at a discount to clear their stocks before the draw. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263125-lottery-vendors-complain-of-unsold-tickets-after-the-launch-of-digital-sales/

Digital lottery ticket sales for the June 16th draw, by the Government Lottery Office, apparently adversely affected many lottery vendors, who found they had many unsold tickets yesterday, forcing some to sell them at a discount to clear their stocks before the draw. A set of two tickets, which are usually sold at 200 baht, which is above the 160-baht set price, were sold for 180 baht yesterday, while a set of five tickets, which can normally fetch a price between 700 and 800 baht, were sold for 500 baht by a number of vendors, according to a field survey by Thai PBS. One vendor, at a market behind the Finance Ministry, said that she thought many had bought online lottery tickets in early June and could not afford to buy more from the vendors, adding that the rain yesterday morning (Thursday) might have discouraged customers from venturing out. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/lottery-vendors-complain-of-unsold-tickets-after-the-launch-of-digital-sales/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-06-17 - 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!

Nong Prue administrative authorities inspect wire disentangling operations around Soi Boonsampan Nong Prue administrative authorities inspected wire disentangling operations on Soi Boonsampan in Banglamung, today, June 16th. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263042-nong-prue-administrative-authorities-inspect-wire-disentangling-operations-around-soi-boonsampan/