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Daily News Thai Caption: For just a handful of galangal A 70 year old grandmother in Sakon Nakhon, NE Thailand, is appealing for justice after she found herself facing a charge of theft. From Chaweewan's perspective she was just collecting a handful of galangal from an area of wasteground the locals all use and forage in. From the perspective of the owner they regard it as theft, reported Daily News. Chaweewan said the case relates back to June 11th when she popped into the area, essentially a wasteground, and picked a few sprigs of the plant for her curry. The owner of the land was called and caught her in the act and a charge of theft while using a conveyance was made with the Phang Khone police. The owner of the land is insisting that Chaweewan comes up with 5,000 baht as a restitution payment or they will see the matter goes through the courts. Chaweewan claims she is innocent and is feeling terrible about her plight. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-07-22 - 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

Customs: Marijuana imports/exports will be handled just like any other product - but beware! Picture: Thai Rath The customs department of Thailand held a press conference in the wake of the liberalization on marijuana and hemp products last month. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266665-customs-marijuana-importsexports-will-be-handled-just-like-any-other-product-but-beware/

Picture: Thai Rath The customs department of Thailand held a press conference in the wake of the liberalization on marijuana and hemp products last month. They wanted to put the record straight for producers and users of weed how customs are treating the issue. The strongest message from spokesman Chaiyuth Khamkhun yesterday was that importers must conform to all requirements that will be followed to the letter. Smuggling and misrepresenting goods are serious offences that can carry ten year custodial sentences. He pointedly warned casual users from taking the drug out of Thailand, reported Thai Rath. Customs wouldn't do anything in Thailand but the importation of the drug into other countries remains illegal with some cases facing the death penalty. The story by Thai Rath also noted a parallel development in which health minister and DPM and the man behind the political push for legalization Anutin Charnvirakul continued to be involved. The media said that the DPM reported an order from the National Tobacco Products Control Board regarding the banning of tobacco products mixed with marijuana and hemp. The same organization reiterated its opposition to the use of e-cigarettes and vaping devices in Thailand. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-07-22 - 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

Aquarium man defends his decision to put "mermaids" in the fish tanks - says he's just promoting million baht business Daily News Thai Caption: Just adding content Daily News went to investigate as the story about "pretties" - Thai PR ladies - in fishtanks gained traction turning from a light hearted romp into a more serious drama. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266661-aquarium-man-defends-his-decision-to-put-mermaids-in-the-fish-tanks-says-hes-just-promoting-million-baht-business/

Daily News Thai Caption: Just adding content Daily News went to investigate as the story about "pretties" - Thai PR ladies - in fishtanks gained traction turning from a light hearted romp into a more serious drama. The whole appropriateness of the venture was being discussed online. Owner of Arowana Mall in JJ Mall Chatuchak Attachai Atdoddorn, 28, said he was just making content for publicity purposes. He'd invited 20 pretties and net idols to promote his business and girls posing in the tanks were just a part of the opening show. Two appeared with a fish worth a "seven figure" sum he said and it was only a few minutes in a tank measuring 36 inches by 84 inches. Picture: Daily News There was also a mini concert by Thai female singer Katreeya English. He admitted calling his pretties "mermaids" in the promotional literature. Attachai noted that five minutes of "mermaid" power had given his business enormous advertising both from Thais and foreigners. Many had come to the shop inquiring about the mermaids - they were told the promo event was over. All that were left were the fancy fish - the girls had moved on. He defended his decision to put the girls in the tanks saying that it was just good advertising - the fish were fine. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-07-22 - 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 Chamber of Commerce survey finds country split on marijuana legalization issue Picture: Thai Rath A survey by the university of the Thai Chamber of Commerce found respondents split in their attitude towards the liberalization of the use of marijuana and hemp. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266659-thai-chamber-of-commerce-survey-finds-country-split-on-marijuana-legalization-issue/

Picture: Thai Rath A survey by the university of the Thai Chamber of Commerce found respondents split in their attitude towards the liberalization of the use of marijuana and hemp. 58.3% opposed the move (that has already happened on June 9th) and 41.7% were in favor. The anti-camp cited affects on youth and children yet this has already been addressed with bans on weed products for under 20s already widespread. The pro-camp cited medical use as well as recreational as positive factors though respondents wanted laws to regulate use in place as soon as possible, reported Thai Rath. At the moment 7,500 rai of land have been planted. The chamber of commerce says that the business is worth 2.8 billion baht now and will rise to 4.2 million baht in three years. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-07-22 - 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

Thailand sets sight on 10 million tourists in 2022, planned ‘tourist tax’ put on ‘indefinite’ backburner By Thanaphum Charoensombatpanich Thailand could welcome as many as 10 million tourists during this year if the current influx of tourist numbers continues, a move that could help spur the tourism industry, a key backbone to the economy that has been hammered due to the impact from the outbreak of the Covid-19 virus. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266655-thailand-sets-sight-on-10-million-tourists-in-2022-planned-‘tourist-tax’-put-on-‘indefinite’-backburner/

By Thanaphum Charoensombatpanich Thailand could welcome as many as 10 million tourists during this year if the current influx of tourist numbers continues, a move that could help spur the tourism industry, a key backbone to the economy that has been hammered due to the impact from the outbreak of the Covid-19 virus. “Our aim is to raise the tourism numbers to 7-10 million from initial projection of 2-3 million tourists,” 2014 coup leader and incumbent Prime Minister told the parliament during the no-confidence debate late yesterday. Prayut, who was trying to defend against the allegations made by the opposition for the past 2-days of grounding the Thai economy to its knees, said that his efforts to lure more tourists into the country was being hampered by the shortage of aircrafts, rising fuel prices that have pushed up ticket prices and the continued restrictions from Thailand’s largest tourist market – China. Full story: https://www.thaienquirer.com/42001/thailand-sets-sight-on-10-million-tourists-in-2022-planned-tourist-tax-put-on-indefinite-backburner/ -- © Copyright Thai Enquirer 2022-07-22 - 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!

Tremors in the night shake north Thailand - can be felt in several provinces including Bangkok Sanook Thai Caption: Tremors shake north The Thai Meteorological Department reported two tremors had occurred late last night and early this morning in Shan State north of Mae Sai, Chiang Rai. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266652-tremors-in-the-night-shake-north-thailand-can-be-felt-in-several-provinces-including-bangkok/

Sanook Thai Caption: Tremors shake north The Thai Meteorological Department reported two tremors had occurred late last night and early this morning in Shan State north of Mae Sai, Chiang Rai. The tremors registered 5.1 and 6.4 on the Richter Scale and occurred at 11.40 pm and 12.07 am respectively. The epicenter of the first was 80 kilomoters north of Mae Mai and four kilometers underground, the second 87 kilometers away and 3 kilometers underground. Shaking could be felt in Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai and Phayao, reported Sanook. Internet users in high buildings in Bangkok reported things like lights and curtains in homes moving as a result of the tremors. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-07-22 - 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

NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Friday July 22 2022 Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266650-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-friday-july-22-2022/

Listen to the news: Thailand's minister of energy defended the government's plans for energy production, the opposition said if production was maintained at an excessively high level, there would be greater financial burden for consumers. The opposition claims excess capacity exceeds 54% and should be around 15 percent. while the government says the level is 35 percent based on forecasts for consumption. Prime Minister Prayut said the Ministry of Defence has taken legal action against the local suppliers of fake bomb detectors purchased from a British company between 2006 and 2009, in contracts worth several hundred million baht. The Move Forward party said former military leaders who approved the purchase over a decade ago, and who are now in power, must still be held accountable. After a barrage of criticism over flooding in the capital Bangkok’s governor Chatchart Sittipunt says he's "100 percent" responsible for handling the floods, He said "Don't blame others. Blame me. I'm 100 percent responsible.. Thai police are on the lookout for A 26 year old Singaporean man and his Thai wife. The couple collected at least S$32 million sing dollars from over 200 people, but failed to fulfill their luxury goods orders online. Both had been questioned by police and surrendered their passports, the couple then hid in a lorry’s container to enter Malaysia and are believed to be in Thailand. Interpol has issued a red notice for them. Thailands first case of Monkeypox has been confirmed in Phuket, a 27 year old Nigerian man arrived last week showing symptoms which were confirmed after testing. Region: Japan: Tokyo is on red alert as covid cases topped 30 thousand in one day for the first time. While South Korea's infection rate has exceeded 70 thousand, experts say there could be 200 thousand daily Covid cases by the end of the month. Indonesia’s president Joko Wikodo will visit Beijing to meet President Xi on Monday, Indonesia currently holds the G20 presidency and summit of G20 leaders due in Bali in November. Hong Kong: AN An the world's oldest male giant panda under human care, was put down yesterday aged 35, the equivalent of 105 years for humans, the Hong Kong theme park where he lived said An An's health had shown steady signs of deterioration over the past few weeks, Thundery showers ……. Chiang Mai: Cloudy thunderstorms 28C Bangkok: Cloudy thunderstorms 30C Pattaya and SE: Cloudy thunderstorms 31C Phuket and the South: Bright but Cloudy thunderstorms 30C Listen Live: Surf 102.5 Facebook: Surf 102.5 -- © Copyright SURF 102.5 FM 2022-07-22 - 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!

World Sports News - Friday 22 July by Chili Radio Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266648-world-sports-news-friday-22-july-by-chili-radio/

Listen to the news: Football - Germany booked their place in the semi-finals of the European Women's Championship with a 2-0 victory over Austria. They face France or the Netherlands in the semi-final next Wednesday and former Germany striker Uwe Seeler, one of the greatest players in his country's footballing history, has died aged 85. He scored 43 goals in 72 games for the then-West Germany and featured at four World Cups. Tennis - The Shanghai Masters is one of four 2022 men's tennis tournaments cancelled in China as the country continues its strict Covid-19 restrictions. China hosted the Winter Olympics in February but most other international sporting events in the country have been cancelled or postponed in 2022. Chinese authorities remain committed to a zero-Covid policy. Cycling - Great Britain's Chris Froome has been forced to withdraw from the Tour de France after testing positive for Covid-19 before yesterday's stage 18. The four-time champion had shown signs of a return to form as he aims to get back to full fitness after being seriously injured in a crash in 2019. Denmark's Jonas Vingegaard is one step closer to winning the event after he extended his overall lead with a stunning stage 18 victory. Download the Chili Radio app : https://chiliradio.app for Chili Pop and Chili Classics. -- © Copyright Chili RADIO 2022-07-22 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!

Glass terrace construction at Surin Beach in Thalang expected to start this December By Goongnang Suksawat Thalang – The construction of a glass terrace at Surin Beach in Thalang is expected to be started this December. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266644-glass-terrace-construction-at-surin-beach-in-thalang-expected-to-start-this-december/

By Goongnang Suksawat Thalang – The construction of a glass terrace at Surin Beach in Thalang is expected to be started this December. A meeting was held earlier this week for a public hearing in Cherng Talay sub-district and was led by the President of the Phuket Provincial Administration Organisation (PPAO) Mr. Rewat Areerob, and the Cherng Talay Administrative Chief Officer Mr. Manod Panchalard. The President of the Phuket Provincial Administration Organisation (PPAO) Mr. Rewat Areerob told The Phuket Express, “The meeting was aimed to listen to ideas of residents and business operators in Cherng Talay which will be used to improve the design. The project will not have a negative affect to the environment and local life nearby.” Rewat stated.” Full story: https://thephuketexpress.com/2022/07/21/glass-terrace-construction-at-surin-beach-in-thalang-expected-to-start-this-december/ -- © Copyright The Phuket Express 2022-07-22 - 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!

AirAsia announces sale on Hua Hin to Chiang Mai flights, fares just 983 THB By Online Reporter An AirAsia plane at Hua Hin Airport. File photo With this offer from AirAsia, it is now probably cheaper to fly from Hua Hin to Chiang Mai than it is fill your car with gasoline. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266643-airasia-announces-sale-on-hua-hin-to-chiang-mai-flights-fares-just-983-thb/

An AirAsia plane at Hua Hin Airport. File photo By Online Reporter With this offer from AirAsia, it is now probably cheaper to fly from Hua Hin to Chiang Mai than it is fill your car with gasoline. AirAsia has slashed the price of fares for flights from Hua Hin to Chiang Mai. Passengers traveling in August and September will get a 30% discount on the price of the fares, the airline has announced. It means that the price of fares for flights from Hua Hin to Chiang Mai are just 983.25THB Full story: https://www.huahintoday.com/hua-hin-news/airasia-announces-sale-on-hua-hin-to-chiang-mai-flights-fares-just-983-thb/ -- © Copyright Hua Hin Today 2022-07-22 - 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!

More than 70,000 Indian tourists visited Phuket in the past 3 months and are driving the economy, say Phuket Old Town officials By Goongnang Suksawat Phuket – More than 70,000 Indian tourists visited Phuket in the last three months and most of them like marine activities and Phuket Old Town, say Old Town officials. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266642-more-than-70000-indian-tourists-visited-phuket-in-the-past-3-months-and-are-driving-the-economy-say-phuket-old-town-officials/

By Goongnang Suksawat Phuket – More than 70,000 Indian tourists visited Phuket in the last three months and most of them like marine activities and Phuket Old Town, say Old Town officials. The President of the Old Phuket Town Community Mr. Somyos Patan told the Phuket Express, “There were more than 70,000 Indian tourists who visited Phuket from May to July and more of them are coming. They are the current single biggest nationality in terms of foreign tourists in Phuket.” “Their favourite tourism activities are enjoying marine sports and exploration, entertainment, and shopping in Phuket Old Town. They also love to take photos in Phuket Old Town with beautiful architecture and buildings. If business operators know what Indian tourists favor, they can attract more Indian tourists. Full story: https://thephuketexpress.com/2022/07/21/more-than-70000-indian-tourists-visited-phuket-in-the-past-three-months-and-are-driving-the-economy-say-phuket-old-town-officials/ -- © Copyright The Phuket Express 2022-07-22 - 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!

Police inspect nightlife venues near Talay Thong seafood market in Sri Racha to prevent prostitution By Tanakorn Panyadee Sri Racha — Bowin police inspected nightlife venues near the Talay Thong seafood market in Sri Racha after receiving a tip-off from concerned citizens that some individuals were blatantly offering illegal sexual services. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266641-police-inspect-nightlife-venues-near-talay-thong-seafood-market-in-sri-racha-to-prevent-prostitution/

By Tanakorn Panyadee Sri Racha — Bowin police inspected nightlife venues near the Talay Thong seafood market in Sri Racha after receiving a tip-off from concerned citizens that some individuals were blatantly offering illegal sexual services. A troop of law enforcement led by Pol. Col. Ekkapop Inthawiwat from the Bowin Police Station surveyed the Talay Thong seafood market in the Bowin subdistrict of Sri Racha on Tuesday, July 20th, following many complaints from concerned citizens about a group of individuals who allegedly offered illegal sexual services around the area. According to reports, the area around the Talay Thong market was a residential area with hundreds of inhabitants. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/07/21/police-inspect-nightlife-venues-near-talay-thong-seafood-market-in-sri-racha-to-prevent-prostitution/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-07-22 - 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: Thailand’s discovers 1st case of Monkeypox, asks public not to panic, affirms it can handle situation By Thanaphum Charoensombatpanich Thailand has reported that it has discovered its 1st case of the fast spreading ‘Monkeypox’ disease with the Department of Disease Control coming out to say that it has measures in place to tackle any situation that may arise from the discovery. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266629-nigerian-man-in-phuket-confirmed-as-thailand’s-first-official-case-of-monkey-pox/?do=findComment&comment=17494201

Thailand’s discovers 1st case of Monkeypox, asks public not to panic, affirms it can handle situation By Thanaphum Charoensombatpanich Thailand has reported that it has discovered its 1st case of the fast spreading ‘Monkeypox’ disease with the Department of Disease Control coming out to say that it has measures in place to tackle any situation that may arise from the discovery. The Department of Disease Control came out to say that there was no need for the population to go on a panic mode as the agency has formulated a scheme to undertake surveillance and isolate the patients who may be infected. Monkeypox, which has spread at rapid pace across the world, and countries around the world are having a difficult time trying to control the spread as demand for vaccines are outstripping the supply, has started to appear in Asia over the past few weeks. Full story: https://www.thaienquirer.com/41990/thailands-discovers-1st-case-of-monkeypox-asks-public-not-to-panic-affirms-it-can-handle-situation/ -- © Copyright Thai Enquirer 2022-07-22 - 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!