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Thai Government plans to introduce “Muay Thai” into the 2028 Olympic Games in US By Nop Meechukhun PHOTO: onefc Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan, as chairman of the Olympic Committee of Thailand, is planning to introduce “Muay Thai” into the 2028 Olympic Games in the United States. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1267353-thai-government-plans-to-introduce-“muay-thai”-into-the-2028-olympic-games-in-us/

PHOTO: onefc By Nop Meechukhun Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan, as chairman of the Olympic Committee of Thailand, is planning to introduce “Muay Thai” into the 2028 Olympic Games in the United States. Prawit today, July 28th, has ordered the Sports Authority of Thailand and the National Sports Development Fund to support and assist the Olympic sub-committee in pushing Thai boxing to the Olympics Games in 2028. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/07/28/thai-government-plans-to-introduce-muay-thai-into-the-2028-olympic-games-in-us/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-07-29 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

Three Suspects Arrested In Food Fraud Raid by TNR Staff Comment POLICE arrested three suspects on trademark counterfeiting charges in a raid on a single-storey house in Pathum Thani province where unbranded monosodium glutamate (MSG) food additive was found falsely-labelled under a well-known brand. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1267352-three-suspects-arrested-in-food-fraud-raid /

by TNR Staff Comment POLICE arrested three suspects on trademark counterfeiting charges in a raid on a single-storey house in Pathum Thani province where unbranded monosodium glutamate (MSG) food additive was found falsely-labelled under a well-known brand, Sanook.com said Wednesday (July 27). Altogether 54,445 items separated into 21 categories were seized during the raid and aside from the unbranded MSG these included bags, packages and cartons stamped with the Ajinomoto brand and other equipment. Charged with holding a product for sale under a counterfeit trademark, name, images and text were Mr. Jatupol (surname withheld), 30, Ms. Phakhon (surname withheld), 43 and Mrs. Myad (surname withheld), 57. Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2022/07/28/three-suspects-arrested-in-food-fraud-raid/ -- © Copyright THAI NEWSROOM 2022-07-29 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

Entertainment Complexes Recommended To Allow Legal Casinos By Editor A panel of lawmakers submitted a report on Wednesday to Parliament, recommending the government issue a decree allowing “entertainment complexes” that include legal casinos to be built in key cities across the country. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1267351-entertainment-complexes-recommended-to-allow-legal-casinos/

By Editor A panel of lawmakers submitted a report on Wednesday to Parliament, recommending the government issue a decree allowing “entertainment complexes” that include legal casinos to be built in key cities across the country. “We’re focused on attracting foreigners to step up tourism and draw more money out of their pockets,” said Pichet Chuamuangphan, a lawmaker from the Pheu Thai Party, who is a vice chairman of the panel. “This will also stem the outflow of money from Thai gamblers and help the government collect hefty taxes for our economic security.” Greater Bangkok would be ideal for the initial casino, followed by facilities in seaside southern provinces such as Phuket, Krabi or Phang Nga, Pichet said. His reported comments made no mention of possible locations in either Phetchaburi or Prachuap Khiri Khan provinces, however it is hoped that a visit to Hua Hin by committee member Dr Saernsak Siriphanich on Friday (29th July) may shed some light on that tourism prospect. The proposal comes as Thailand seeks to revive the all-important tourism industry, a key to rebooting the economy. The blueprint, if adopted, could help the country generate billions of dollars from foreign investors, travellers and Thai gamblers — who would otherwise spend gaming money in neighbouring countries, according to the panel. At least 400 billion baht in additional tax revenue would be collected annually once several facilities are operating, he said. The panel’s recommendations are built upon Thailand’s Gambling Act of 1935, which prohibits most types of betting but contains a provision that gives the government powers to issue decrees or licences that green-light certain gaming activities and venues. Public-private partnerships with domestic or foreign companies could be set up or the operating licences may be issued directly to private firms. Either way, complexes must include facilities such as hotels, amusement parks and retail outlets, Mr Pichet said. Providing multiple activities will avoid the creation of gambling dens and broaden the appeal of the tourism industry, he said. Thais who are at least 20 and have a minimum 500,000 baht in bank accounts would be allowed to gamble, according to the proposal, which stipulates a minimum 30% tax on casino operators’ revenue. With the blueprint’s submission Wednesday, lawmakers will next deliberate on whether to act on the recommendations, which could be concluded before a parliamentary recess in September, Mr Pichet said. Source: https://royalcoastreview.com/2022/07/entertainment-complexes-recommended-to-allow-legal-casinos/ -- © Copyright Royal Coast Review 2022-07-29 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more! RELATED: LIVE at 5.30pm: Are you curious about Casinos in Thailand? What’s true and what’s the latest? https://aseannow.com/topic/1267345-live-at-530pm-are-you-curious-about-casinos-in-thailand-what’s-true-and-what’s-the-latest /

Thai Berry pickers to Finland increase again by Gregers Møller Blueberry. Blueberry background photo created by dashu83 – www.freepik.com Record number of Thai berry pickers are once again expected in Finland this summer, reports YLE.fi Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1267350-thai-berry-pickers-to-finland-increase-again/

Blueberry. Blueberry background photo created by dashu83 – www.freepik.com by Gregers Møller Record number of Thai berry pickers are once again expected in Finland this summer, reports YLE.fi Two years ago, a new law was passed protecting the berry pickers and this seems to work in providing confidence for the Thais to apply for the jobs. This year, Thai authorities have allowed more than 4,000 berry pickers to work in Finland, which is 500 more than in previous years, the report says. On the Finnish side, the North Ostrobothnia TE employment office coordinates the arrival of the berry pickers. Among the large berry firms, Polarica Berries and Fruits will bring 1100 berry pickers to Finland, and Marja Bothnia Berries will welcome 900 migrant workers. Full story: https://scandasia.com/thai-berry-pickers-to-finland-increase-again/ -- © Copyright ScandAsia 2022-07-29 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

To sell or not to sell, that is the question for Thai Expats OPINION | by Michael Bridge file photo Gone were the heady days when one could arrive at Dom Muang airport and get THB75 to the pound and feel like a millionaire. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1267348-to-sell-or-not-to-sell-that-is-the-question-for-thai-expats/

file photo OPINION | by Michael Bridge Gone were the heady days when one could arrive at Don Muang airport and get THB75 to the pound and feel like a millionaire. In fact, in the late 1990s, one pound actually reached THB92 for a brief period. Oh happy days. The pound's recent lowest point was THB 36.6 in August 2019, and we know how miserable that felt. Currently, the pound was worthTHB44.6 on July 28th certainly going up since THB42.07 was recorded in June. Those getting funds from the States have seen the dollar climb from THB32.11 on February 18th to THB36.67 on July 28th, 2022. So many of us are at least getting more Baht for our bucks or quids at the moment. Trying to understand why is a tricky business for sure. One would have thought that with Thailand’s travel industry demise, rising inflation, and uncertainty within the government, that the baht would be even weaker. Hedging ones bet OK when things get tougher in the old day’s people would hedge their bets by buying gold, however that has not been the case this past six months. Back on January 27, 2022, a gram of gold was going for $57.84 and on July 26th it was down to $55.23 a gram. Even when Russia invaded Ukraine back in March gold only went up to $66.42 a gram for a short spell. Meanwhile those clever investors who sold their bitcoins some time ago made a pretty penny or ten thousand, I am sure. However how many have now been caught with expensive real estate investments based on a buoyant crypto market, only to wake up to a huge mortgage and little in crypto value to support it left. Seems the Dollar is offering a safer route at the moment, as in uncertain periods such as we are experiencing today, people have tended to support the world’s largest economy. If you are lucky to still have a bundle of pounds or a wad of dollars, should you hold onto them or go to a reliable currency exchange and buy Thai Baht? Who knows? With the world’s economy in trouble and the cost of living rising will that mean the promised high season in Thailand is unlikely to materialize. If China which has its own issues with a slow economy and coping with the Pandemic affecting its output, then decides to slow down on importing Thai goods and it stops investing in High-speed railway projects here, that will certainly hurt the economy. Meanwhile, they may have gotten rid of Boris but is the possible new Prime Minister, the current Foreign Secretary Liz Truss, going to lift the UK economy with her planned tax cutting programmes? OAP Biden seems to blunder from one crisis to another without really achieving much. Trump is breathing down his neck as well and is waiting to return in triumph. And do we really want a mogul who does not pay his taxes back in the headmaster’s seat again? I suppose the future is so uncertain that it may be better to take up playing golf and then join the LIV Golf tour and get some serious cash. Good luck. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-07-29 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more! Get your business in front of millions of customers who read ASEAN NOW with an interest in Thailand every month - email [email protected] for more information

[Video] Hua Hin Report July 2022 - News , Cannabis retreat and rules, hotel dual pricing reaction, casinos Video screenshot ChitChat discusses what's happening in Thailand's Hua Hin Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1267347-video-hua-hin-report-july-2022-news-cannabis-retreat-and-rules-hotel-dual-pricing-reaction-casinos/

Video screenshot ChitChat discusses what's happening in Thailand's Hua Hin, and have special guests Robert Ramos of CMF420.com explaining about the new cannabis regulations and licensing, where the issues lie and his treatment center; and also Sam Sheriff Owner of "Surf & Sand Resort" explaining the reaction to the Thailand's government hotel dual pricing proposal. We round up with news of a public discussion on opening casino's in Thailand and Hua Hin. Chapters: 00:00 News update 05:30 Hotel Dual Pricing update 09:12 Cannibis treatment, retreat and regulations 23:50 Casino public debate Please COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, LIKE AND SHARE to support our channel. Our thanks to Richard Buckle of https://surf1025.com/ for the Hua Hin Update. Media sponsor : ASEAN Now at https://aseannow.com/

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Thailand’s second monkeypox case now in hospital Thai Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul announced today (Thursday) the confirmation, by the Medical Sciences Department, of Thailand’s second monkeypox case. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1267316-thailand’s-second-monkeypox-case-now-in-hospital/

Public Health Ministry reconsiders stand on tough legal action against cannabis users A staff holds a cannabis plant at the Government Pharmaceuticals Organisation (GPO) medicinal marijuana greenhouse outside Chon Buri, south of Bangkok on October 8, 2020. (Photo by Mladen ANTONOV / AFP) The Thai Ministry of Public Health has rescinded its recommendation to the police that they take legal action against people found to have committed any of four offences in violation of the Protection and Promotion of Traditional Thai Medicine Wisdom Act B.E. 2542 (AD 1999). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1267314-public-health-ministry-reconsiders-stand-on-tough-legal-action-against-cannabis-users/

Casino. (file photo for reference only) LIVE at 5.30pm: Are you curious about Casinos in Thailand? What’s true and what’s the latest? CASINOS IN THAILAND - WHAT’s THE LATEST? An ASEAN NOW Live Event Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1267345-live-at-530pm-are-you-curious-about-casinos-in-thailand-what’s-true-and-what’s-the-latest /

Casino. (file photo for reference only) CASINOS IN THAILAND - WHAT’s THE LATEST? An ASEAN NOW Live Event Facebook Live - Today Friday at 5.30pm Bangkok time. We will report on the latest with a QA session. You are invited! ✳️ Will we get casinos in Thailand, perhaps in the Hua Hin area? It’s a total of 5 casinos proposed for Thailand. ✳️ For more than 30 years they have been talking, and talking, of opening casinos in Thailand. Will it happen this time around? ✳️ What will be the benefits of casinos in Thailand. The illegal gambling business is doing brisk trade, and now it’s gonna be legal. Is the Govt after the tax money? ✳️Join us on Facebook Live and hear special guest Dr. Saensak Siriphanich who is leading the Thai Government committee on the development of casinos in Thailand. ✳️ QA: session: Ask your casino questions online, and hear questions from our live public in Hua Hin. We hope that Khun Udorn Olsson, well known politician and businessman in Hua Hin) will join us and tell us about the casino plans for Thailand. Are you curious? Get to know the current state of Casinos in Thailand while neighboring countries like Cambodia are making brisk businesses in the casino field. Join AseanNow, Surf102.5FM and Royal Coast Review Thailand for a joint Facebook LIVE broadcast at 5.30pm today Friday July 29, 2022. FB: @ASEANNOWTH or @Surf102.5 or @Royal Coast Review Thailand LIVE event hosts: George Anderssen (AseanNow.com), Richard Buckle (Surf 102.5FM) and David Watson (Royal Coast Review Thailand) Venue: Phoenix 51 & Drinks & Co, Hua Hin Soi 51 (Join us if you are in Hua Hin)

Delivery woes: Rider says he's eaten four large pizzas - argument over contact and address Daily News Thai Caption: Who was in the wrong! Daily News posed the question as to who was in the wrong after a pizza delivery went pear shaped. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1267289-delivery-woes -rider-says-hes-eaten-four-large-pizzas-argument-over-contact-and-address/

Daily News Thai Caption: Who was in the wrong! Daily News posed the question as to who was in the wrong after a pizza delivery went pear shaped. Pitchaya went on Facebook to leave a bad review after she ordered four large pizzas and gave her address. The call center confirmed the order and online payment. But after one hour the food had not arrived. When she checked her phone there was a message from the rider. He said that he had been unable to contact her and so he had eaten the pizzas and handed them out to people in the area. Sorry, but there was nothing else I could do. The lady said that he only needed to come down the soi and ring the bell. It should have been simple but now it had turned into a drama. Elsewhere a delivery rider went to get some mates and attack a man after an argument over delivery. Following the pandemic people in Thailand continue to use delivery services for many meals, with the inevitable consequence when this goes wrong being reported by the Thai press, notes ASEAN NOW. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-07-28 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more! Get your business in front of millions of customers who read ASEAN NOW with an interest in Thailand every month - email [email protected] for more information

Gun drawn: Customer threatened by delivery rider and associates after argument over address Daily News Thai Caption: Attack by delivery men Daily News reported on an alarming incident in Thailand yesterday after a woman ordered papaya salad and BBQ chicken from her usual stall and had it delivered by a delivery rider. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1267287-gun-drawn-customer-threatened-by-delivery-rider-and-associates-after-argument-over-address/

Daily News Thai Caption: Attack by delivery men Daily News reported on an alarming incident in Thailand yesterday after a woman ordered papaya salad and BBQ chicken from her usual stall and had it delivered by a delivery rider. Thongkham,48, a dealer in second hand goods, was at his desk when the rider arrived to deliver the food to his wife Siriporn. An argument developed in which the rider said he had had his time wasted because the address was not correct. Siriporn said she ordered from the shop regularly and always got her food delivered with no problems. The rider left and came back with four men who were not in the dress of the delivery company. They approached and threatened Thongkham who drew a gun. They left picking up a tonic bottle as they did and throwing it at his car. The scary incident is being reported to police with CCTV footage as evidence. The wife said that she wouldn't be getting any more deliveries - she'd be walking to the som tam stall herself next time. The incident happened in Bang Pa-in, Ayutthaya province, central Thailand. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-07-28 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more! Get your business in front of millions of customers who read ASEAN NOW with an interest in Thailand every month - email [email protected] for more information

Viral video: Thai man in amusing exchange with ticket seller after GPS took him on a ferry Daily News Thai Caption: GPS led me to a ferry A Thai man had an amusing exchange with a ticket seller on a ferry in the Phrapradaeng area in a TikTok video that went viral, reported Daily News. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1267285-viral-video-thai-man-in-amusing-exchange-with-ticket-seller-after-gps-took-him-on-a-ferry/

Daily News Thai Caption: GPS led me to a ferry A Thai man had an amusing exchange with a ticket seller on a ferry in the Phrapradaeng area in a TikTok video that went viral, reported Daily News. The man posted under the name bellwee21. In the video he says that he was directed to the boat pontoon or ferry by his GPS - a lady in the car is laughing uncontrollably. Their conversation went something like this: Man: Where are you taking me? Aunty: Where do ya wanna go? Man: Back to Suphan. I don't know why I'm here. Aunty: Well how did you get here then? Man: The GPS made me do it. Aunty: Well, you're on the right track. She then proceeds to give him directions while the driver comments on the lovely view and they both laugh. Apparently it was the guy's first time using GPS. It inspired a lot of comment from people in Thailand about their GPS adventures. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-07-28 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more! Get your business in front of millions of customers who read ASEAN NOW with an interest in Thailand every month - email [email protected] for more information

Thai party leader MP in a Benz says he didn't flee the scene after 77 year old grandmother is killed Sanook Thai Caption: Grandmother hit and killed Sanook reported on the death of a 77 year old pedestrian who was killed while crossing the road in Muang district of Amnat Charoen, NE Thailand. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1267282-thai-party-leader-mp-in-a-benz-says-he-didnt-flee-the-scene-after-77-year-old-grandmother-is-killed/

Sanook Thai Caption: Grandmother hit and killed Sanook reported on the death of a 77 year old pedestrian who was killed while crossing the road in Muang district of Amnat Charoen, NE Thailand. She was hit by a Mercedes Benz being driven by an employee of party list MP Khathathep Techadechreuangkul who was also in the vehicle. It happened on the Ban Kai Kham Road while the MP - who is also the head of the Pheu Chart Thai Party - was on his way to Ubon Ratchathani airport. He was in a rush to get to the airport to board a plane to take him to Bangkok for an important House meeting. He said that he did not flee the scene and would pay full compensation to the victim's family. He said that the car was being driven at only 70-80 kmph when the old lady crossed the road. His employee tried to brake but hit her. He said he called rescue services who picked up the lady. He continued to the airport. When his employee went back to the hospital to check on the victim she had died. Sanook said that the incident happened on Tuesday. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-07-28 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more! Get your business in front of millions of customers who read ASEAN NOW with an interest in Thailand every month - email [email protected] for more information