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Minister Signed Notice to Control Cannabis Use BANGKOK, June 16 (TNA) – Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said he signed a notice of the Ministry of Public Health to regulate cannabis use and allay all concerns about cannabis decriminalization. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263031-minister-signed-notice-to-control-cannabis-use/

BANGKOK, June 16 (TNA) – Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said he signed a notice of the Ministry of Public Health to regulate cannabis use and allay all concerns about cannabis decriminalization. In a meeting on the proper and safe use of cannabis with officials concerned, Mr Anutin who is also a deputy prime minister said he already signed the notice on cannabis use control as proposed by the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine. The notice addressed all concerns about cannabis abuse. Full Story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-961480 -- © Copyright Thai News Agency 2022-06-16 - 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 Asks Laos to Reopen 5 More Border Crossings BANGKOK, June 16 (TNA) – Cross-border trade is active between Thailand and Laos and the commerce minister expects the neighboring country to reopen five more border crossings with Thailand. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263030-thailand-asks-laos-to-reopen-5-more-border-crossings/

BANGKOK, June 16 (TNA) – Cross-border trade is active between Thailand and Laos and the commerce minister expects the neighboring country to reopen five more border crossings with Thailand. Deputy government spokeswoman Rachada Dhnadirek said Thai and Lao governments intended to revive economic activities along their border and they already reopened many border crossings. Cross-border business thus became active between both countries, especially in Nong Khai province, she said. Full Story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-961469 -- © Copyright Thai News Agency 2022-06-16 - 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!

Cooking Oil Prices Expected to Rise BANGKOK (NNT) - The Energy Policy Administration Committee (EPAC) has announced that the price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), which is used for cooking in homes, will increase gradually over the next three months. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263029-cooking-oil-prices-expected-to-rise/

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Energy Policy Administration Committee (EPAC) has announced that the price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), which is used for cooking in homes, will increase gradually over the next three months. As authorities struggle to contain astronomical expenditures to fund an LPG price subsidy program, EPAC indicates that the price paid by consumers will be allowed to approach the current market price. Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Energy Kulit Sombatsiri said the LPG price, which is currently 363 baht per 15-kilogram standard cylinder, will increase to 378 baht next month and to 393 and 408 baht in August and September respectively. The current price of LPG on the market is 460 Thai Baht. The new rates will be implemented in Bangkok and the surrounding provinces, while households in other provinces may incur additional expenses due to the addition of transportation costs. Kulit stated that the new pricing measures are also necessary to increase the liquidity of the country’s Oil Fuel Fund, whose funds have been used to subsidize recent diesel and LPG subsidy programs. The price of LPG had been set at 318 baht for several months before the government decided to raise it to 333 baht in April and then gradually to 363 baht this month. In order to alleviate the financial burdens of low-income earners, the authorities have also agreed to extend a 100-baht discount on LPG until September 30. Currently, four million individuals receive discounts through the social welfare card program. -- © Copyright NNT 2022-06-16 - 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!

Companies Urged to Closely Monitor Crypto Market Volatility BANGKOK (NNT) - The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned companies that invest in digital assets and cryptocurrencies to have a risk management system in place to mitigate the impact of market volatility. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263028-companies-urged-to-closely-monitor-crypto-market-volatility/

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned companies that invest in digital assets and cryptocurrencies to have a risk management system in place to mitigate the impact of market volatility. The SEC has issued circular letters to listed companies that invest in or use cryptocurrencies or digital assets, urging them to implement risk management systems to minimize the risk and impact of volatility in the cryptocurrency market. The companies are warned to make careful decisions to ensure that their digital investments do not jeopardize their financial positions or operating results, as these investments are vulnerable to cybercrime. The SEC advised businesses to also set up a system to ensure the existence and proper use of digital assets, as well as that their business operations are in accordance with the regulations and measures. The regulating body will also request that the companies’ audit committees inspect and comment on the efficiency of their internal control systems for digital asset governance. The SEC warning comes in the wake of the cryptocurrency market’s continued volatility, with its market value dropping by roughly 70% in seven months. As of 1 PM on Thursday, Bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrency by market cap, was traded at 22,011.01 dollars, down 68.1 percent in seven months from its peak price in November 2021. Ethereum, the second-largest coin by market cap, was trading at 1,187.61 dollars, down 75.4 percent in seven months. -- © Copyright NNT 2022-06-16 - 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!

No lifting of Thailand’s face masks in public mandate, some places may be exempted The mandate requiring the wearing of face masks in public will not be lifted outright when the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) meets tomorrow (Friday), but guidance will be provided as to where masks can be removed. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263027-no-lifting-of-thailand’s-face-masks-in-public-mandate-some-places-may-be-exempted/

The mandate requiring the wearing of face masks in public will not be lifted outright when the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) meets Friday, but guidance will be provided as to where masks can be removed. Today, Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul dismissed speculation that the CCSA will lift the face mask mandate, saying that it is a social measure and the Ministry of Public Health does not intend to do away with it yet, but will assess in which public venues the requirement can be relaxed. Government Spokesman Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana said that Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, in his capacity as the head of the CCSA, has made clear that, in considering the face mask issue, the CCSA must exercise great caution and listen to the opinions of many experts, with public safety being the primary concern. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/no-lifting-of-thailands-face-masks-in-public-mandate-some-places-may-be-exempted/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-06-16 - 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 freezes prices of 46 products for another year The Central Committee on the Price of Goods and Services has decided to freeze the prices of 46 items, including instant noodles, vegetable oil, canned food and five services, until the end of June next year, according to Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263026-thailand-freezes-prices-of-46-products-for-another-year/

The Central Committee on the Price of Goods and Services has decided to freeze the prices of 46 items, including instant noodles, vegetable oil, canned food and five services, until the end of June next year, according to Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit. Price controls on these goods and services were due to expire at the end of this month. The minister said today (Thursday) that price controls are necessary in the wake of a rise in the prices of food and numerous consumer products, due to a steady increase in energy prices. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thailand-freezes-prices-of-46-products-for-another-year/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-06-16 - 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!

Police say Thai murder suspect from Taiwan offers to surrender A Thai man, wanted by Taiwanese police in connection with the murder of a Thai couple there, has offered, through a go-between, to surrender to the Thai police. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263025-police-say-thai-murder-suspect-from-taiwan-offers-to-surrender/

A Thai man, wanted by Taiwanese police in connection with the murder of a Thai couple there, has offered, through a go-between, to surrender to the Thai police. Commissioner of the Central Investigation Bureau Pol Lt-Gen Jiraphop Bhuridej said today (Thursday) that police have received a call from a person who claimed to be close to the wanted man, 35-year-old Santi Supa-apiradeepailin, saying that the suspect wants to turn himself in. He said that the suspect, who also holds Taiwanese citizenship, surrenders or is caught, may not be sent to Taiwan but will be prosecuted and tried in Thailand instead, adding that Thai Interpol have been coordinating closely with their Taiwanese counterparts over the case. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/police-say-thai-murder-suspect-from-taiwan-offers-to-surrender/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-06-16 - 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 Governor Chadchart Sittipunt issued an announcement today (Wednesday) declaring all 436 schools under its supervision to be cannabis-free zones, effective today. The announcement mandates the following: No sale or advertising of food, drinks or desserts containing cannabis at schools. School administrators and staff should be role models for students by refraining from using cannabis or hemp and must closely watch their students to prevent them from using either. Educate students about the health risks of cannabis, hemp and their extracts. Seek help from parents by monitoring shops around schools, to make sure they do not sell cannabis or hemp or food or drinks which contain either of the two. The measure follows a report of the hospitalisations of four people after reportedly having used cannabis, with one dying of heart failure. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/all-city-run-schools-in-bangkok-declared-cannabis-free-zones/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-06-15 - 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 submitted a motion to House Speaker Chuan Leekpai today (Wednesday), to censure Prime Minister Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and ten of his ministers, with the debate tentatively scheduled for July 18th to 22nd. The motion was seconded by 182 opposition MPs. In the motion, the opposition accuses the prime minister of the mismanagement of state affairs, violations of the Constitution and laws regarding ethical standards, negligence in the performance of his duties, allowing rampant corruption to take place, failure to implement policies stated in parliament, violations of human rights and the undermining of parliamentary democracy. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/opposition-submits-motion-to-censure-pm-10-other-ministers/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-06-15 - 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!

PHOTO: Animal Army Foundation ช่วยเหลือ ปกป้อง ป้องกัน Rabies alert in Pattaya City zone. Two new confirmed cases were found on June 13th. A 2-year-old child and 6 adults have been bitten. One was an unvaccinated owned dog and the other was an unvaccinated street dog. There is currently a 14-day high-risk alert from June 13th to June 27th. Please report any animal displaying the following symptoms: erratic behaviour excessive drooling not eating unusual air biting disorientated staggering Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/06/15/rabies-alert-in-pattaya-city-zone/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-06-15 - 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!

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has announced it is searching for an alternative protest location to reduce the impact of public demonstrations on commuters and local residents. Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt told BMA executives at a recent meeting that he has been closely monitoring the overall situation in the city, amid new anti-government rallies by the Thalu Gas movement over the weekend. The Bangkok governor affirmed that the BMA does not endorse any form of violence and is solely committed to minimizing disruptions that future protests may cause for public commuters. Chadchart explained that moving future protests to a designated location will allow medical responders sufficient time to respond to emergencies and for police to ensure the safety of local businesses and passers-by. Security teams will also be deployed throughout the capital to ensure the safety of local residents. Pol Maj Gen Jirasant Kaewsaeng-ek, deputy commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Bureau, meanwhile said police are currently working to identify individuals suspected of breaking the law during weekend protests in Din Deang district. He added that three individuals have so far been issued arrest warrants in connection with the arson attack on a police vehicle during the protests. -- © Copyright NNT 2022-06-15 - 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!

A police captain from Bangkok’s Wang Thong Lang district police was sentenced to 20 years in prison today (Wednesday), after he was found guilty by the Ratchadapisek Criminal Court of shooting his wife to death with a pistol at their house two years ago. Pol Cpt Songklod Boonsong was charged with using his .45 calibre pistol to kill his wife, Pimchadaporn Pooyamsai, following a heated argument at their house in the Bang Kapi area of Bangkok on June 20th, 2020. During the trial, the officer claimed that he used the gun to intimidate his wife and had no intention to shoot her. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thai-police-officer-sentenced-to-20-years-for-murdering-his-wife/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-06-15 - 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!

PHOTO: Bangkok Biz News The Thai Cabinet has agreed to temporarily exempt the use of immigration forms “Tor Mor 6” for foreigners entering and departing from Thailand at all international airports to reduce congestion at Immigration checkpoints. Government spokesperson Traisulee Traisornkul said on Tuesday, June 14th, that the exemption aimed to facilitate foreign travelers and reduce the congestion at the airports as the number of incoming tourists has increased significantly after the country reopening. Foreigners traveling by land and sea are still required to fill out the forms because the arrivals are not significantly increasing as by air. The immigration forms are still practical in terms of crime prevention and tracking. Without the form, the physical information of incoming tourists entering that country will be collected via biometrics and their tourism information/destinations will be collected from the tour operators and airlines. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/06/15/thailand-to-temporarily-exempt-immigration-forms-for-international-passengers-traveling-by-air-to-reduce-congestion/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-06-15 - 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 (NNT) - The Cabinet has approved in principle a plan to develop people’s financial skills as part of the government’s year for addressing household debt. Government Spokesperson Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana said the 2022-2027 plan consists of eight measures and 19 strategies. The aim was to encourage members of the public to recognize the importance of monetary management and accessing financial information. Under the new plan, Thais of all ages will be expected to know how to properly manage their assets, refrain from creating unnecessary debt, and maximize their savings. Additionally, the plan will educate people on digital assets and how to benefit from them while managing associated risks. In a related development, Deputy Prime Minister and Energy Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow said the government was confident that the depreciation of cryptocurrencies would have no impact on the Thai economy. He specifically cited their low investment volume relative to the stock market. Bitcoin, the biggest cryptocurrency, was valued at about US$21,900 dollars as of Wednesday morning, a far cry from its all-time-high of around $68,000 in November 2021. Minister Supattanapong reiterated that the administration has continuously warned investors about the fluctuations and risks associated with crypto. He also urged people to exercise the utmost caution when making digital asset-related investments. -- © Copyright NNT 2022-06-15 - 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 (NNT) - Officials will be keeping a close eye on commodity prices amid reports that entrepreneurs are raising rates well above the government’s predetermined ceiling. The government made the announcement following Tuesday’s Cabinet meeting, noting that some price hikes unfairly burden consumers. The administration has so far declared over 200 products to be controlled goods that cannot legally be sold above their set prices. The complete list of these items can be found on the official website of the Department of Internal Trade at dit.go.th. Vendors are also urged to refrain from raising prices on goods not listed as controlled. The Cabinet also approved a 3.5 billion-baht central budget for emergencies so the Ministry of Higher Education Science Research and Innovation can expedite its “U2T for BCG and Regional Development” plan. The grassroots post-pandemic economic and social development plan will be implemented in more than 7,400 sub-districts throughout Thailand. The plan is expected to create about 68,000 jobs intended primarily for new graduates, while putting no less than 600 million baht into monthly circulation. Full Story: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG220615133552924 -- © Copyright NNT 2022-06-15 - 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 House of Representatives passed the first reading of the Move Forward party’s groundbreaking Marriage Equality Bill today (Wednesday), by 212 votes to 180 votes, with 12 abstentions and 4 no votes. The Bill, which, if it becomes law, will allow same-sex marriage. A parliamentary committee has been set up to scrutinise the Bill over the next 15 days, before it is resubmitted for its second and final readings in the House of Representatives. The Civil Partnership Bill proposed by the Government, will, however be used as the basis for the committee’s scrutiny, followed by the Marriage Equality Bill, raising fears of some moderation of sections of the final Bill. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/parliament-passes-1st-reading-of-marriage-equality-bill-paving-way-for-same-sex-marriage/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-06-15 - 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!

When the “freedom” to own guns was constitutionally embraced in America a long time ago, critics must have given the same warning as their Thai counterparts up in arms against the “legalization” of cannabis at the moment. Firearms would be misused, it must have been said. The weapons could have fallen into the wrong hands. Tragedies would happen. Powerful businesses joined the fray in America. They did not come out to say directly that gun ownership freedom would give them huge profits, but everybody knew that the industry was formidable politically and its lobbying strength was virtually unmatched. And everyone knows all too well that the industry can easily survive occasional bumps on the road, when random shootings unleashed by “maniacs” occur at schools or fast-food restaurants. Thailand’s cannabis legalization uproar mirrors the US controversy. The leaves could easily be misused. Or they could have gone into the wrong hands. Tragedies could be around the corner. Then there are those standing to benefit handsomely. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/how-to-avoid-derailing-renewed-cannabis-debate/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-06-15 - 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!

FILE / Nattawut Saikuar addresses the crowd during a demonstration in Bangkok. / AFP Former Pheu Thai MP Nattawut Saikua has returned to the party as the director of the “Pheu Thai family”, whose first assignment is to visit the north-eastern province of Si Sa Ket to recruit new “family” members, with an ambitious aim at a landslide win in this province in the next general election. Nattawut, who is best known for his role as one of the leaders of the United Front for Democracy Against Dictatorship (UDD) or the Red Shirts, was given a hero’s welcome at a book store event, in Khlong San district of Bangkok today (Wednesday), presided over by Paetongtarn Shinawatra, head of the so called Pheu Thai Family and advisory chair of public participation and innovations for the party. Nattawut said today that a simple election win by the Pheu Thai party is not enough under the present election rules, but the party and its allies must win more than half of the seats in the Lower House to prevent the other camp from forming the government. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/pheu-thai-party-welcomes-nattawut-saikuas-return/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-06-15 - 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!