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Monkeypox-infected Nigerian who fled Phuket found in Phnom Penh The Nigerian man infected with monkeypox, who fled to Cambodia to avoid medical treatment in Thailand, has been arrested in the Cambodian capital of Phnom Penh. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266860-monkeypox-infected-nigerian-who-fled-phuket-found-in-phnom-penh/

The Nigerian man infected with monkeypox, who fled to Cambodia to avoid medical treatment in Thailand, has been arrested in the Cambodian capital of Phnom Penh. The arrest at the Doeum Thkov, Chamkarmon Market in Phnom Penh on Saturday night was reported by Khmer Times media and confirmed by Keut Chhe, deputy governor of Phnom Penh. The man is now in the care of Cambodian health officials, according to the Khmer Times, adding that there is a large Nigerian community in Phnom Penh. The infected Nigerian arrived in Thailand from Ethiopia at Suvarnabhumi international airport where he was granted a visa, which allowed him to stay in the country until January 18th, but he over-stayed his visa. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/monkeypox-infected-nigerian-who-fled-phuket-found-in-phnom-penh/ -- © 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!

Climate change, global warming, net zero emissions – What has Thailand done so far? By Nad Bunnag, Thai PBS World A worker stands beside floating solar panels for the Sirindhorn Dam hydro-solar farm run by the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) in Ubon Ratchathani on February 23, 2022. (Photo by Jack TAYLOR / AFP) Thailand is among many countries facing issues with climate change. With many world leaders committing to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and global warming, what has Thailand done so far? Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266859-climate-change-global-warming-net-zero-emissions-–-what-has-thailand-done-so-far/

A worker stands beside floating solar panels for the Sirindhorn Dam hydro-solar farm run by the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) in Ubon Ratchathani on February 23, 2022. (Photo by Jack TAYLOR / AFP) By Nad Bunnag, Thai PBS World Thailand is among many countries facing issues with climate change. With many world leaders committing to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and global warming, what has Thailand done so far? Thai PBS World recently talked to an honorary expert and Member of the National Committee on Climate Change Policy, Prasertsuk Patoonsittichai, who works closely with the Thai government in the development of policies related to environmental issues, particularly in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and the carbon footprint. What has been done so far? Thailand’s National Committee on Climate Change Policy was established by the government, which has the mandate to define climate change and environmental-related policies at a national level. Chaired by the prime minister, the committee also involves different ministries, members of the public and private sectors, academic institutions and climate change experts like herself. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/climate-change-global-warming-net-zero-emissions-what-has-thailand-done-so-far/ -- © 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!

The Rolls-Royce bribery scandal that sent Thai national airline into nosedive By Thai PBS World’s Political Desk A bribery scandal involving Thailand’s national airline and British jet engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce is back in the media spotlight after the Thai anti-graft agency concluded that their engine procurement deal three decades ago was “unlawful”. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266858-the-rolls-royce-bribery-scandal-that-sent-thai-national-airline-into-nosedive/

By Thai PBS World’s Political Desk A bribery scandal involving Thailand’s national airline and British jet engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce is back in the media spotlight after the Thai anti-graft agency concluded that their engine procurement deal three decades ago was “unlawful”. The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) found that two top executives of Thai Airways International (THAI) at that time violated a 1959 law against corruption in state organizations and agencies when the national flag carrier purchased Rolls-Royce engines in a deal worth well over 14 billion baht. The NACC on July 18 resolved to indict former finance minister Thanong Bidaya, who oversaw the deal as THAI board chairman, and Kaweepan Ruengpaka, who was the airline’s vice president for finances at the time. They are among 11 former senior officials of the airline investigated in connection with the bribery scandal. Only Thanong and Kaweepan are facing legal action, while the others have been subject to disciplinary action or seen their charges dropped. One of the accused has passed away. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/the-rolls-royce-bribery-scandal-that-sent-thai-national-airline-into-nosedive/ -- © 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!

The US TIP report is not all about human trafficking By Thai PBS World’s Regional Desk The US State Department’s annual Trafficking in Persons Report (TIP) has been as much a statement of Thailand’s efforts to combat modern slavery as it has been a testament of the country’s relations with Washington. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266857-the-us-tip-report-is-not-all-about-human-trafficking/

By Thai PBS World’s Regional Desk The US State Department’s annual Trafficking in Persons Report (TIP) has been as much a statement of Thailand’s efforts to combat modern slavery as it has been a testament of the country’s relations with Washington. This year, the TIP report elevated Thailand to Tier 2 from Tier 2 Watchlist last year, recognizing the Thai government’s increasing efforts to combat human trafficking over the past year. The efforts included the increasing number of trafficking investigations, finalizing a national referral mechanism, finalizing the implementation of guidelines on forced labor in the human trafficking law, and initiating investigations into 17 alleged complicit officials last year, according to the report. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/the-us-tip-report-is-not-all-about-human-trafficking/ -- © 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!

Cannabis plants of unknown origin found in Thai parliament compound About 100 cannabis saplings have mysteriously been planted in the grounds of Thailand’s parliament complex, without being noticed by security guards or officials. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266856-cannabis-plants-of-unknown-origin-found-in-thai-parliament-compound/

About 100 cannabis saplings have mysteriously been planted in the grounds of Thailand’s parliament complex, without being noticed by security guards or officials. Aroon Laiphongpaew, parliament’s security chief, was alerted yesterday (Friday) by Watchara Petthong and Somboon Thongburan, two former Democrat MPs, about the presence of the plants, in pots or planted in the ground around several big trees in the front courtyard of parliament. The plants were neatly arranged in a circle around each of the trees. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/cannabis-plants-of-unknown-origin-found-in-thai-parliament-compound/ -- © 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!

Gun control in Thailand – How does it work? video screenshot Thai PBS world talks to a dealer at a gun shop in Bangkok about his opinion of Thailand’s gun control, which he said is well-designed thanks to an appropriate screening process. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266854-gun-control-in-thailand-–-how-does-it-work/

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file photo Let the train take the strain instead of flying out of Thailand ANALYSIS | by Michael Bridge With the current soaring fuel costs coupled with chaotic airports, maybe it is worth looking at the region’s trains as an alternative means of getting around. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266852-let-the-train-take-the-strain-instead-of-flying-out-of-thailand/

video screenshot Thai PBS world talks to a dealer at a gun shop in Bangkok about his opinion of Thailand’s gun control, which he said is well-designed thanks to an appropriate screening process. Like most gun traders, he is part of that processes, because he will refuse to sell a gun to a would-be buyer who appears suspicious. Source: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/gun-control-in-thailand-how-does-it-work/ -- © 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!

file photo ANALYSIS | by Michael Bridge With the current soaring fuel costs coupled with chaotic airports, maybe it is worth looking at the region’s trains as an alternative means of getting around. OK, it may take longer but it will be more of an adventure and will most likely save you a lot of cash too. Thailand has been taking delivery of new rolling stock and has been upgrading its rail systems and train travel is an effective way of getting around. With new equipment, it's comfortable, safe, cheap, environmentally friendly, and unlike flying it's a genuine Thai experience. The train is the best way from Bangkok to Chiang Mai and train+ferry or train+bus is the best way from Bangkok to Ko Samui, Phuket , or Krabi. International travel You can now also travel internationally from Bangkok-Vientiane, Bangkok-Cambodia or Bangkok-Penang-Kuala Lumpur-Singapore by train, too. The only direct train service from Bangkok to Singapore is the Eastern & Oriental Express which is a fantastic service but awfully expensive and the trains run infrequently. Single fares are around US$6,000. The 1,233-mile journey to Singapore takes 48 hours using regular Thai and Malaysian train services, and costs around $80/£55 including a sleeper. To travel by rail from Bangkok to Singapore using regular services then you need to catch five different trains. It is possible to buy tickets online and the best website to use is www.seat61.com https://www.seat61.com/Malaysia.htm#Padang_Besar_station_information Here you can see videos of the carriages, the sleeper beds and all the timetables. A few years ago, I travelled back to Bangkok from Butterworth after getting a visa in Penang. I took the sleeper, and the carriages were excellent. You can also take the Johor Bahru-Gua Musang-Tumpat overnight train which also has modern 2nd class sleepers, marketed as Standard Night. However, if you don’t wish to spend a couple of days watching the countryside go by on the trains, then you can head to the queues at the airports. At today’s rates a return flight from Bangkok to Singapore will set you back approx. THB10,500. That flight leaves at 17.45hrs and returns at 10.45hrs so you don’t get much time there. You could save THB3,000 if you are prepared to depart at 07.00 but you would fly via Phuket on the way to Singapore arriving at 12.45hrs and your return also departs at 07.00hrs via a stop in KL. Doesn’t sound very relaxing to me So going to Singapore from Bangkok by train with a return ticket is THB6,630 cheaper. And remember you sleep one or even two nights night on the train and not in an expensive Singapore hotel. Important COVID-19 update: Trains are running within both Malaysia & Thailand. Cross-border trains between Padang Besar & Hat Yai have been suspended but resume as from 15 July 2022. The Padang Besar-Bangkok International Express may also resume shortly, to be confirmed. JB Sentral-Woodland’s cross-border shuttle was suspended but resumed 19 June 2022. Due to electrification work trains to/from JB Sentral were temporarily suspended but resumed from 19 June 2022. Masks must be worn. Restrictions may apply on foreigners entering Malaysia. Restrictions may apply to crossing the Thai/Malay and Singapore/Malay border, please check. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 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! 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 Prime Minister and all ten ministers under censure motions survive no-confidence vote By Goongnang Suksawat Thailand – The Thai Prime Minister, Prayut Chan O’Cha, and all ten ministers under censure motions survived their censure debate aimed by opposition parties to unseat the current government this morning (July 23rd) in a vote at Parliament. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266777-thai-prime-minister-and-all-ten-ministers-under-censure-motions-survive-no-confidence-vote/

By Goongnang Suksawat Thailand – The Thai Prime Minister, Prayut Chan O’Cha, and all ten ministers under censure motions survived their censure debate aimed by opposition parties to unseat the current government this morning (July 23rd) in a vote at Parliament. The Prime Minister Prayut received 256 votes of support, 207 against, and 9 abstentions. The highest level of support and votes went to Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan with 268 votes of support, 193 against, and 11 abstentions. Full story: https://thephuketexpress.com/2022/07/23/thai-prime-minister-and-all-ten-ministers-under-censure-motions-survive-no-confidence-vote/ -- © Copyright The Phuket Express 2022-07-23 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

Thailand’s Oldest Lender Delays Bitkub Exchange Acquisition Amid Tighter Crypto Rules by Lubomir Tassev The company that owns Thailand’s Siam Commercial Bank has postponed a deal to acquire a majority stake in Bitkub, the country’s largest cryptocurrency exchange. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266776-thailand’s-oldest-lender-delays-bitkub-exchange-acquisition-amid-tighter-crypto-rules/

by Lubomir Tassev The company that owns Thailand’s Siam Commercial Bank has postponed a deal to acquire a majority stake in Bitkub, the country’s largest cryptocurrency exchange. The decision comes amid tightening crypto regulations that limit growth in domestic crypto trading. SCB Postpones Acquisition of Thai Crypto Exchange Bitkub The parent company of Siam Commercial Bank, SCB X, has delayed a 17.85-billion-baht ($487 million) bid to acquire 51% of the largest crypto exchange in Thailand, Bitkub. The bank, which is the kingdom’s oldest lender, postponed the deal indefinitely as Thai regulations continue to inhibit growth of crypto trading, Nikkei Asia reported, quoting the financial group. “We have made it clear in our statement to the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) that the deal is still undergoing due diligence,” an unnamed senior official at the SCB X has been quoted as stating. “We don’t know when the deal will be sealed,” he added. Earlier in July, the company notified the SET that the matter is still being discussed with regulatory bodies and that its completion period had been extended. Full story: https://news.bitcoin.com/thailands-oldest-lender-delays-bitkub-exchange-acquisition-amid-tighter-crypto-rules/ -- © Copyright Bitcoin 2022-07-23 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

Phuket welcomes first flight of South Korean tourists from JINAIR airlines By Goongnang Suksawat Phuket – The first flight of South Korean tourists after the Covid -19 situation has been relieved arrived at the Phuket International Airport by Jinair airlines. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266774-phuket-welcomes-first-flight-of-south-korean-tourists-from-jinair-airlines/

By Goongnang Suksawat Phuket – The first flight of South Korean tourists after the Covid -19 situation has been relieved arrived at the Phuket International Airport by Jinair airlines. Yesterday (July 22nd) at the Phuket International Airport officials and staff welcomed the first flight from South Korean ‘JINAIR’ airlines, a direct flight from Seoul to Phuket. Full story: https://thephuketexpress.com/2022/07/23/phuket-welcomes-first-flight-of-south-korean-tourists-from-jinair-airlines/ -- © Copyright The Phuket Express 2022-07-23 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

Malaysian fugitive businessman held in Thailand FILEPIX/BERNAMAPIX PETALING JAYA: A fugitive Malaysian businessman operating in Thailand has been arrested in southern Songkhla province for alleged money laundering, The Nation Thailand reports. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266772-malaysian-fugitive-businessman-held-in-thailand/

FILEPIX/BERNAMAPIX PETALING JAYA: A fugitive Malaysian businessman operating in Thailand has been arrested in southern Songkhla province for alleged money laundering, The Nation Thailand reports. The businessman was arrested in the early hours yesterday by a team led by National Police assistant chief Pol Lt-General Surachate Hakparn. Police also searched his office in Sadao district on the Thai-Malaysian border. Full story: https://www.thesundaily.my/local/malaysian-fugitive-businessman-held-in-thailand-JC9488856 -- © Copyright The Sun Daily 2022-07-23 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

Hua Hin Sunset Run & Sup @Khao-Tao 2022 to take place in September By Online Reporter A running and standup paddle boarding (SUP) event is set to be held in Khao Tao in September. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266769-hua-hin-sunset-run-sup-khao-tao-2022-to-take-place-in-september/

By Online Reporter A running and standup paddle boarding (SUP) event is set to be held in Khao Tao in September. The event titled Hua Hin Sunset Run & Sup @Khao-Tao 2022, will take place on September 9, 2022, to honor and pay homage to His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great, “King Rama IX,” and his work helping the people of Hua Hin. The event is being organised by Hua Hin Municipality in collaboration with the Office of Tourism and Sports of Prachuap Khiri Khan Province, the Hua Hin Sports Development Association, the Hua Hin-Cha-am Tourism Business Association, and other organizations and will also help to promote tourism in the area, boost the local economy and encourage people to exercise. The short distance fun run will see competitors run around Khao Tao lake. Full story: https://www.huahintoday.com/hua-hin-news/hua-hin-sunset-run-sup-khao-tao-2022-to-take-place-in-september/ -- © Copyright Hua Hin Today 2022-07-23 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!