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Listen to the news: F1 - Charles Leclerc gifted Max Verstappen victory and a huge advantage in the World Championship by crashing out of the lead of the French Grand Prix. The Ferrari driver, in need of a good result to keep his title hopes alive, lost control at the Beausset right-hander two laps after the Red Bull had made its first pit stop. Verstappen's seventh win in 12 races gives him a 63-point lead with 10 races to go. Lewis Hamilton, on his 300th Formula 1 start, took a strong second, and his Mercedes team-mate George Russell third and the final podium place. Cycling - Denmark's Jonas Vingegaard secured his first Tour de France victory as Jasper Philipsen of Belgium won the sprint on the final stage in Paris. Philipsen was an easy winner while 25 year old Vingegaard, finished alongside his Jumbo-Visma team-mates after three weeks of racing. Cricket - Cricket Scotland's board has resigned a day ahead of the publication of a review of racism in the sport. It is expected to report findings of institutional racism in the Scottish game. The directors resigned with immediate effect yesterday morning. Download the Chili Radio app : https://chiliradio.app for Chili Pop and Chili Classics. -- © Copyright Chili RADIO 2022-07-25 Chili Radio: https://chiliradiothailand.com Listen Live: https://chiliradio.asia - 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!

Thailand Bans Sales of Cannabis E-Cigarettes by Natthaphon Sangpolsit BANGKOK (NNT) - The National Tobacco Products Control Committee has resolved to ban sales of electronic cigarette products containing cannabis extracts, along with traditional cigarettes and cigars containing cannabis. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266871-thailand-bans-sales-of-cannabis-e-cigarettes/

by Natthaphon Sangpolsit BANGKOK (NNT) - The National Tobacco Products Control Committee has resolved to ban sales of electronic cigarette products containing cannabis extracts, along with traditional cigarettes and cigars containing cannabis. The meeting was chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul. Following the decision, a new guideline will be introduced in the form of ministerial regulations, while rules for e-cigarettes fall under the responsibility of the police and the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society. Concerning the reported sales and consumption of cannabis by a primary school student in Lampang, the minister said the consumption of cannabis products among people under the age of 20 is strictly prohibited. He reiterated the health ministry’s stance against recreational cannabis use, saying the draft cannabis and hemp bill proposed by the Bhumjaithai Party does not contain any clauses that explicitly permit recreational use. -- © Copyright NNT 2022-07-25 - 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!

NBTC urged to accelerate consideration of True-DTAC merger plan Thailand’s Charoen Pokphand Group (CP) and Norway’s Telenor are urging the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC), Thailand’s telecom and broadcasting regulator, to speed up the issuance of conditions to govern the planned merger of their two subsidiaries, True Corp and Total Access Communication (DTAC). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266870-nbtc-urged-to-accelerate-consideration-of-true-dtac-merger-plan/

Thailand’s Charoen Pokphand Group (CP) and Norway’s Telenor are urging the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC), Thailand’s telecom and broadcasting regulator, to speed up the issuance of conditions to govern the planned merger of their two subsidiaries, True Corp and Total Access Communication (DTAC). CP Chief Executive Suphachai Chearavanont and Sigve Brekke, president and chief executive of Telenor, told a joint press conference yesterday (Friday) that the NBTC has no authority to approve or reject the planned merger, but does have the authority to regulate the operations of the merged entity. Supachai, also chairman of True Corporation, said that the merger will not lead to monopolisation of cell phone services, as feared by some, because their market share is no more than 48%, adding that, each year, as many as 30% of cellular service customers tend to move between service providers. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/nbtc-urged-to-accelerate-consideration-of-true-dtac-merger-plan/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-07-25 - 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!

China Allows More Poultry Exports From Thailand by Natthaphon Sangpolsit BANGKOK (NNT) - The Thai government has announced the successful conclusion of negotiations to lift bans on more agricultural products entering China. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266869-china-allows-more-poultry-exports-from-thailand/

by Natthaphon Sangpolsit BANGKOK (NNT) - The Thai government has announced the successful conclusion of negotiations to lift bans on more agricultural products entering China. Thai Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister Chalermchai Sri-on disclosed that the Bureau of Import and Export Food Safety of the People’s Republic of China’s General Administration of Customs (GACC) lifted the suspension of product exports from five more poultry and poultry-based product businesses in Thailand. The lifting of the suspension follows progress in cooperation between Thai and Chinese authorities in working to lift import bans for Thai companies that follow China’s protocols in preventing disease contamination in their products and maintaining managerial confidence. Currently, 20 Thai companies are permitted to import poultry and frozen poultry-based products into China. Sorawit Thanito, director-general of the Department of Livestock Development (DLD), said the GACC evaluated these businesses and determined that the producers adhered to China’s import regulations, allowing for the lifting of export bans from these five companies effective July 22, 2022. He also emphasized the importance of prioritizing product safety and preventing contamination in products to boost confidence among domestic and international consumers. For more information, interested parties can visit the DLD website at http://certify.dld.go.th, use the DLD 4.0 application, or call the department at 063-225-6888. -- © Copyright NNT 2022-07-25 - 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!

UPDATE: Monkeypox Escapee Held In Phnom Penh, Declared Persona Non Grata TNR Staff CAMBODIA confirmed that a Nigerian man infected with Monkeypox who had escaped medical treatment in Thailand was arrested last night (July 23) and he is now under the care of a medical team at Khmer-Soviet Friendship Hospital, Sanook.com said. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266860-monkeypox-infected-nigerian-who-fled-phuket-found-in-phnom-penh/?do=findComment&comment=17499890

Monkeypox Escapee Held In Phnom Penh, Declared Persona Non Grata TNR Staff CAMBODIA confirmed that a Nigerian man infected with Monkeypox who had escaped medical treatment in Thailand was arrested last night (July 23) and he is now under the care of a medical team at Khmer-Soviet Friendship Hospital, Sanook.com said. The head of Phnom Penh’s Chamkamon district Mr. Thein Sothom announced the arrest of the infected Nigerian man, Mr. Osmond Chihazirim Nzerem, 27, while the Cambodian Immigration Office declared him persona non grata. There is no official confirmation by Cambodian authorities on how he crossed over to Cambodia but a big manhunt was conducted throughout Preah Sihanouk and Banteay Meanchey provinces before he was arrested in Phnom Penh. Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2022/07/24/monkeypox-escapee-held-in-phnom-penh-declared-persona-non-grata/ -- © Copyright THAI NEWSROOM 2022-07-25 - 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!

Thailand’s passport power improves but lags behind most countries including Timor-Leste By Pitchayapa Phiwpong With travel opening up and request for visa now taking weeks if not months, the need to have powerful passport has become a necessity, but Thailand’s passport power has continued to remain weak compared to others in the region. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266868-thailand’s-passport-power-improves-but-lags-behind-most-countries-including-timor-leste/

By Pitchayapa Phiwpong With travel opening up and request for visa now taking weeks if not months, the need to have powerful passport has become a necessity, but Thailand’s passport power has continued to remain weak compared to others in the region. The latest announcement by the much watched ‘Passport Index’ was revealed last week, and Thailand’s passport, despite its rising power over the past few years continues to languish well below the likes of the newly formed Asian nation of ‘Timor- Leste. Thailand’s passport ranked at 53rd place while the small nation of Timor-Leste ranked on 46th in the world where the median ranking stood at 45. Full story: https://www.thaienquirer.com/42038/thailands-passport-power-improves-but-lags-behind-most-countries-including-timor-leste/ -- © Copyright Thai Enquirer 2022-07-25 - 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!

Nightclub in Pattaya’s Walking Street raided for multiple alleged violations, say Pattaya police By Nop Meechukhun Walking Street, Pattaya – Pattaya City Police together with Law Enforcement Officers from the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) conducted a raid at the entertainment venue ‘Flexx Club’ on Walking Street. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266867-nightclub-in-pattaya’s-walking-street-raided-for-multiple-alleged-violations-say-pattaya-police/

By Nop Meechukhun Walking Street, Pattaya – Pattaya City Police together with Law Enforcement Officers from the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) conducted a raid at the entertainment venue ‘Flexx Club’ on Walking Street very early morning, July 24th, following alleged reports made to the ONCB of cocaine and ecstasy sales between customers in the venue. Drugs, however, were not found during the raid but Pattaya police said there were multiple other violations. Upon the raid, led by Pattaya police chief Kunlachart Kunlachai, which began at 5:00 AM. on Sunday July 24th, more than 200 tourists and customers were seen dancing and drinking on the second floor of the venue. All of them were taken for urine tests which revealed that 4 of the customers, including 2 Thai women and 2 transgender individuals, were found positive for illegal drugs. It was not immediately clear what drug they tested positive for. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/07/24/nightclub-in-pattayas-walking-street-raided-early-this-morning-for-multiple-alleged-violations-say-pattaya-police/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-07-25 - 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!

Pattaya goes viral on Thai media, incident allegedly sparked by earlier personal conflict By Nop Meechukhun Banglamung, Chonburi – A local female bar owner reported to the police after her bar in the Nong Prue Subdistrict of Banglamung was reportedly attacked by a foreign man, causing property damage. The man was also also captured on CCTV urinating in front of the shop early Friday morning, July 22nd. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266866-pattaya-goes-viral-on-thai-media-incident-allegedly-sparked-by-earlier-personal-conflict/

By Nop Meechukhun Banglamung, Chonburi – A local female bar owner reported to the police after her bar in the Nong Prue Subdistrict of Banglamung was reportedly attacked by a foreign man, causing property damage. The man was also also captured on CCTV urinating in front of the shop early Friday morning, July 22nd. Nattathida H., 28, reportedly told Pattaya law enforcement officials that before the incident, her foreign boyfriend was reportedly physically and verbally quarreling with another foreigner. The confrontation ended after she reportedly had to intervene to help solve the situation, according to Nattathida. It is not immediately crystal clear what caused the original conflict, who initiated it, or the source of the quarrel, and conflicting statements have been released from the multiple parties involved. As of press time, Pattaya police have been reportedly meeting with those parties and examining the statements and information. TPN notes that counter police reports have been reportedly filed by the unidentified foreigner allegedly involved in an earlier altercation with Nattathida’s foreign boyfriend, stating that he was allegedly attacked/assaulted physically and suffered physical injuries that resulted in hospitalization. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/07/24/foreign-man-attacking-bar-shutter-in-pattaya-goes-viral-on-thai-media-incident-allegedly-sparked-by-earlier-personal-conflict/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-07-25 - 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!

Indian tourist’s gold necklace worth 30,000 baht allegedly stolen by transgender individual in Pattaya By Tanakorn Panyadee Pattaya — An Indian tourist said his gold necklace worth 30,000 baht was stolen by what he believed was a transgender individual while he was on a late night out alone at Pattaya Beach. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266865-indian-tourist’s-gold-necklace-worth-30000-baht-allegedly-stolen-by-transgender-individual-in-pattaya/

By Tanakorn Panyadee Pattaya — An Indian tourist said his gold necklace worth 30,000 baht was stolen by what he believed was a transgender individual while he was on a late night out alone at Pattaya Beach. The Indian victim, Mr. Karthikeyan, 43, came to the Pattaya Police Station to report to Pol. Capt. Sombat Kaewmunmuk that his gold necklace weighing 80 grams and worth 30,000 baht was snatched while he was strolling and enjoying the scenery of Pattaya Beach at around 11:30 PM on Friday, July 22nd, alone. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/07/23/indian-tourists-gold-necklace-worth-30000-baht-allegedly-stolen-by-transgender-individual-in-pattaya/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-07-25 - 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!

NHSO improves 1330 hotline service for COVID-19 patients The National Health Security Office (NHSO) has improved its 1330 hotline service to accommodate those testing positive for COVID-19 with rapid antigen tests, by providing them with counselling and medication or arranging hospitalisation, said NHSO Secretary-General Dr. Jadet Thammathat-Aree yesterday (Sunday) Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266864-nhso-improves-1330-hotline-service-for-covid-19-patients/

The National Health Security Office (NHSO) has improved its 1330 hotline service to accommodate those testing positive for COVID-19 with rapid antigen tests, by providing them with counselling and medication or arranging hospitalisation, said NHSO Secretary-General Dr. Jadet Thammathat-Aree yesterday (Sunday) For asymptomatic patients, he said staff at the 1330 hotline centre will advise them to isolate for seven days, after which they can leave home, as long as they strictly adhere to safety measures. If they have symptoms, they can receive medication at the clinic or hospital where they have an entitlement to be treated or receive the medication at pharmacies which have joined the “Found, Distributed, Done” program. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/nhso-improves-1330-hotline-service-for-covid-19-patients/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-07-25 - 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!

Body of tourist who fell from a raft into rapids in Chiang Mai found Rescue workers found the body of a Thai-Belgian tourist today (Sunday), who had fallen from a raft on the Taeng rapids in Mae Taeng district of the northern province of Chiang Mai on Friday. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266863-body-of-tourist-who-fell-from-a-raft-into-rapids-in-chiang-mai-found/

Rescue workers found the body of a Thai-Belgian tourist today (Sunday), who had fallen from a raft on the Taeng rapids in Mae Taeng district of the northern province of Chiang Mai on Friday. According to Pruek Nitikorn, the assistant headman of Muang Kid village, the body was found about 10km from where he fell from the raft during a expedition with two Belgian friends. He said that rescuers concentrated their search on boulders in the rapids after they found his safety helmet and life vest yesterday about 2km and 6km from the site of the accident. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/body-of-tourist-who-fell-from-a-raft-into-rapids-in-chiang-mai-found/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-07-25 - 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!

Thai astronomer in first group to discover the farthest galaxy from Earth A Thai astronomer is among a team of international astronomers who recently found a galaxy which is believed to be the oldest and farthest from Earth, about 13.5 billion light years away, according to the National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand (NARIT). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266862-thai-astronomer-in-first-group-to-discover-the-farthest-galaxy-from-earth/

A Thai astronomer is among a team of international astronomers who recently found a galaxy which is believed to be the oldest and farthest from Earth, about 13.5 billion light years away, according to the National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand (NARIT). Dr. Nicha Leethochawalit of NARIT joined the GLASS (Grism Lens-Amplified Survey from Space), a project which is a part of the Early Release Science program, using information released by NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). Dr. Nicha said that, before the launch of JWST last year, NASA offered opportunities for astronomers worldwide to propose what they would like the JWST to study either as Principle Investigator or Early Release Science, adding that she chose the latter. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thai-astronomer-in-first-group-to-discover-the-farthest-galaxy-from-earth/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-07-25 - 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!

Thai economy expected to be affected by global turbulence for 2 more years Photo by Lillian SUWANRUMPHA / AFP Thailand’s economy will be affected by global economic turbulence, which may for last two years, during which growth in Thai exports will contract while domestic inflation will increase, said Kobsak Pootrakool, former Prime Minister’s Office Minister and, currently, senior executive vice president of the Bangkok Bank. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266861-thai-economy-expected-to-be-affected-by-global-turbulence-for-2-more-years/

Photo by Lillian SUWANRUMPHA / AFP Thailand’s economy will be affected by global economic turbulence, which may for last two years, during which growth in Thai exports will contract while domestic inflation will increase, said Kobsak Pootrakool, former Prime Minister’s Office Minister and, currently, senior executive vice president of the Bangkok Bank. Speaking about “Economic Turbulence 2022 and How to Cope with It”, he said that all countries must be prepared to cope with the consequences of international geo-political conflicts, energy and food crises, turbulence in global capital and financial markets and an economic slowdown in China. These will impact emerging markets and the economy of Thailand for the next 1-2 years and will slow Thai exportgrowth, which recorded a 20% increase last year. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thai-economy-expected-to-be-affected-by-global-turbulence-for-2-more-years/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-07-25 - 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!