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NBTC Considering Use of Spam Blocking System among Phone Carriers BANGKOK (NNT) - The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) is considering requiring mobile operators to install a system that allows users to block scam calls from other countries. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266608-nbtc-considering-use-of-spam-blocking-system-among-phone-carriers/

Officials: Garbage Obstructs Flood Drainage BANGKOK (TNA) – Officials were trying to drain floodwater on Sukhumvit 71 Road in Wattana district where the heavy rains that started last night measured more than 150 millimeters. They blamed garbage for blocking waterways and drainage efforts. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266602-officials-garbage-obstructs-flood-drainage/

Thailand ranks 41st out of 66 for best destinations for remote work Thailand is ranked at 41st out of 66 countries for best destinations for remote work according to the Global Remote Work Index (GRWI) Report of NordLayer company – a prominent network access solutions provider. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266624-thailand-ranks-41st-out-of-66-for-best-destinations-for-remote-work/

Farmer, 76, attacked by Tiger Head hornets - "I thought he was a goner' says wife Naew Na Thai Cap:Battered and bruised - 76 year old attacked by hornets Naew Na reported on the case of a farmer in the north east in Nakhon Phanom who was attacked by swarms of Tiger Head hornets. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266576-farmer-76-attacked-by-tiger-head-hornets-i-thought-he-was-a-goner-says-wife/

Naew Na Thai Cap:Battered and bruised - 76 year old attacked by hornets Naew Na reported on the case of a farmer in the north east in Nakhon Phanom who was attacked by swarms of Tiger Head hornets. Srimuang Trayakhan, 76, explained how he went out to pluck some vegetables for lunch. But he was suddenly attacked all over his body by the hornets that had come from five nests the family maintains. He was stung all over his body including around 30 on his head. He was not wearing a shirt which made matters worse. He was left screaming in agony and crawling begging for help of neighbors or his wife. They managed to get him to hospital and after several injections and three hours observation in ICU he was allowed to go home. His wife Janphen said she thought he was going to die. She said that the hornets had first attacked the five cows the family keeps penned nearby then turned on her husband. She supported him as he gingerly showed his wounds in Tha Khor sub-district Muang district yesterday. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-07-21 - 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

Heavy rain forecast till weekend in Bangkok and most parts of Thailand People in and around Bangkok are advised to prepare for heavy rain from today (Thursday) until the weekend, after the city was lashed by sustained heavy downpours last night, causing flooding in several areas and inconvenience for many commuters and motorists. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266574-heavy-rain-forecast-till-weekend-in-bangkok-and-most-parts-of-thailand/

People in and around Bangkok are advised to prepare for heavy rain from today (Thursday) until the weekend, after the city was lashed by sustained heavy downpours last night, causing flooding in several areas and inconvenience for many commuters and motorists. The Meteorological Department says the increased precipitation is due to an intensified monsoon trough over the northern region approaching a low pressure cell looming over the north-eastern region, which is compounded by the moderate southwestern monsoon over the Gulf of Thailand, the Andaman Sea and southern region. Most of Sukhumvit Road was turned into a canal late last night, making it impassable for many cars and motorcycles. Commuters said that they could not find a single taxi or bus after having waited for several hours, while some motorists said they preferred to park their cars rather than battling through the flooded roads, which may be expensive if their car breaks down. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/heavy-rain-forecast-till-weekend-in-bangkok-and-most-parts-of-thailand/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-07-21 - 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!

Lady Kai resurfaces shopping in Milan! Says she's turned over a new leaf Picture: Siam Rath One of the most famous pantomime villians of the last ten years in Thailand was the much written about Lady Kai (Mrs Chicken) or Ying Kai in Thai. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266570-lady-kai-resurfaces-shopping-in-milan-says-shes-turned-over-a-new-leaf/

Picture: Siam Rath One of the most famous pantomime villians of the last ten years in Thailand was the much written about Lady Kai (Mrs Chicken) or Ying Kai in Thai. She fell foul - or should that be fowl - of many laws not least of all a serious one after she pretended to be a princess. All sorts of mischief was attached to the wannabe hiso's name and it was assumed after a prison term and her release that she would melt into the shadows. Not a bit of it. Siam Rath clearly saw a photo of Saranya Uppatasanti getting a Prada bag in Milan. They asked her about being sued by a 79 year old former professor at a Pak Klong Talad school for fraud as being no problem. No police report has been filed in the matter. About being pictured with a former prime minister - this one might be called Tony - she said that her lawyers were keeping tabs on that one. She said she had paid her dues to society and now wanted a quiet life. If there's any news she promised to tell the press. She was just in town to get "a bag or two". -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-07-21 - 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

PM Prayut admits to being sole coup-maker, as Deputy Prawit defends himself in censure debate Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has admitted to being the individual behind the May 2014 coup in Thailand, as he raised his hand, quite proudly, when referred to by his Deputy Prawit Wongsuwan, during the second day of censure debate yesterday (Wednesday). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266567-pm-prayut-admits-to-being-sole-coup-maker-as-deputy-prawit-defends-himself-in-censure-debate/

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has admitted to being the individual behind the May 2014 coup in Thailand, as he raised his hand, quite proudly, when referred to by his Deputy Prawit Wongsuwan, during the second day of censure debate yesterday (Wednesday). Prawit, was defending himself against the Opposition’s claims of his role in the coup and the luxury watches he claimed had been borrowed from his friend and had not declared as assets. The prime minister’s smiling response to Prawit’s claim provoked and outbreak of laughter in the House. After the parliamentary session, Prayut told reporters, “I need to take the responsibility, because I did it.” Prawit told parliament that Prayut Chan-o-cha was responsible for the putsch, which toppled the elected caretaker government of Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, who had already been removed due to a court case against her controversial rice pledging policy. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/pm-prayut-admits-to-being-sole-coup-maker-as-deputy-prawit-defends-his-luxury-watches-in-censure-debate/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-07-21 - 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!

Man in custody after attack on woman at well known downtown restaurant in Chiang Rai Daily News Thai Caption: Knife attack on wife Daily News reported on developments following a savage attack on a woman working at a downtown Chiang Rai restaurant known for its "nam ngiaw" - a kind of khanom jeen noodle dish. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266565-man-in-custody-after-attack-on-woman-at-well-known-downtown-restaurant-in-chiang-rai/

Daily News Thai Caption: Knife attack on wife Daily News reported on developments following a savage attack on a woman working at a downtown Chiang Rai restaurant known for its "nam ngiaw" - a kind of khanom jeen noodle dish. "A", 25, was left with knife wounds to the back of her head and her back. There was a lot of blood and a bloodstained knife was recovered. The assailant was none other than her husband, Tan, 30. He is now in custody. Witnesses saw him walk into the restaurant with the large knife and attack his wife in the kitchen area. He then fled on a red motorcycle. Daily News reported that the lady who was attacked was rushed to hospital and was fortunately saved. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-07-21 - 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

Shock! Here's what a lady found in the toilet at "Khao Tom" restaurant - Anyone for fish? Daily News Thai Cap: Shock! Daily News reported that Thai social media was in right hubbub over a TikTok post. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266563-shock-heres-what-a-lady-found-in-the-toilet-at-khao-tom-restaurant-anyone-for-fish/

Daily News Thai Cap: Shock! Daily News reported that Thai social media was in right hubbub over a TikTok post. A lady who had been eating in a Khao Tom (boiled rice with condiments) shop had the need for the loos. What she found there was a "khan' or scooping up bowl floating in the water. But on closer inspection. Picture: Daily News Two rather nice size fish - a sawai and a sucker it appeared. The poster wondered whether she should order them for dinner. The rest of PTSM (Planet Thai Social Media) made facetious and amusing comments like "make mine khao tom plaa 1 jaan kha" and "after eating you went back and found they were gone". Maybe ASEAN NOW readers can come up with some fishy puns.... -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-07-21 - 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]: Dual Pricing Controversy; New Tourism promotion video screenshot At Thailand Chitchat we explain the new promotions on offer by the Thai Government until the end of October Watch the video: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266562-video-dual-pricing-controversy-new-tourism-promotion /

video screenshot At Thailand Chitchat we explain the new promotions on offer by the Thai Government until the end of October, and how hotels are being asked to follow dual pricing. What is the reaction from hoteliers and how do you feel about dual pricing in Thailand? -- 2022-07-21

No confidence debate: Chuwit says Anutin will get the highest "trust" score Picture: Siam Rath Firebrand former politician Chuwit Kamolwisit went on his personal Facebook page to deliver some scathing remarks about the no confidence debate raging in the House. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266560-no-confidence-debate-chuwit-says-anutin-will-get-the-highest-trust-score/

Picture: Siam Rath Firebrand former politician Chuwit Kamolwisit went on his personal Facebook page to deliver some scathing remarks about the no confidence debate raging in the House. And some cryptic and less cryptic messages of support and opposition. Describing a corrupt system he said that politics never taught anyone to be any good. Politics turns doctors who treat humans into witch doctors - mor phee. Turning to politics corrupts even the good in a single night. He described Capt Tammanat as a complainer. He said that fighters get wounds and politicians should know how to lose, how to know when they are beaten. But also you must know who your enemies are and who are your friends, keep them close but in differing camps, continued the wily former politician. Then in a Thai way he essentially said "keep your powder keg dry ready for firing". Chuwit then predicted confidently that Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul would come out smelling the sweetest from the no confidence debate, reported Siam Rath. He would get the most votes of confidence. He alluded to another from Saraburi related to the letters อ (or) and ช (chor) who would do less well. Chuwit - also a convicted felon - is the go to person in the Thai media for alternative political opinion that many take as gospel, notes ASEAN NOW. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-07-21 - 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

Three men caught with 200 kilos of weed? But what will happen to them following liberalization Picture: Siam Rath Siam Rath reported on the arrest of three Thai men who were caught picking up 203 kilos of compressed marijuana at the Mekong River in Bung Kan. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266554-three-men-caught-with-200-kilos-of-weed-but-what-will-happen-to-them-following-liberalization/

Picture: Siam Rath Siam Rath reported on the arrest of three Thai men who were caught picking up 203 kilos of compressed marijuana at the Mekong River in Bung Kan. But the story - a first of its kind following June 9th - begged the question as to what would happen to the three suspects now that Thailand has let people out of prison and the government are liberalizing many aspects of the weed industry. Picture: Siam Rath Jira, 24, from Bangkok, Racha, also 24 from Nonthaburi and Pongsa, 26, from Udon Thani were arrested by navy personnel who had been tipped off about a delivery from Laos at 5 am. The three suspects had parked their adapted Isuzu by a temple crematorium in Ban Huay Dockmai village and waited. Men arrived in a boat from Laos further upstream and dumped several sacks. The suspects then collected the sacks and have been charged with smuggling and evading duty. This charge can mean jail for up to ten years but also/or entails a fine of four times the value of the goods. Picture: Siam Rath This is being assessed as between 3,500 to 5,000 baht a kilo. In addition stamp duty of 4.2 baht a kilo and tax to the tune of 7% needs to be paid. The police said all suspects were given bail in the sum of 150,000 baht each. One of the suspects said that he was offered to carry the drugs from the border to Nonthaburi by a person he named only as "O". He roped in two buddies for the trip that took them a full day's drive to Bung Kan from Bangkok. They then slept waiting for a phone call that the drugs had arrived. For this they were paid 10,000 baht each, 30,000 baht in total. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-07-21 - 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

Zipmex says it faces some ‘technical’ glitch and suspends transfer from wallet to trade until further notice By Pitchayapa Phiwpong The once high-flying crypto currency wallet – Zipmex, has announced that it suffered from a ‘temporarily’ suspension and also liquidity issues with some of its ‘partners’ for its digital asset deposit system. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266550-zipmex-says-it-faces-some-‘technical’-glitch-and-suspends-transfer-from-wallet-to-trade-until-further-notice/

By Pitchayapa Phiwpong The once high-flying crypto currency wallet – Zipmex, has announced that it suffered from a ‘temporarily’ suspension and also liquidity issues with some of its ‘partners’ for its digital asset deposit system. Thailand’s 2nd largest crypto currency wallet operator, 2nd only to Bitkub, said late last night that it was having problem with ZipUp+ product that the customers have used to deposit their assets. The problems of the company’s digital assets were made public by its co-founder – Akalarp Yimwilai, who is also the Chief Executive Officer. Akalarp on his social media page late on July 20, 2022, came out to clarify that the case of shutting down the digital asset deposit system that the company has a problem with the ZipUp+ product that the customer has deposited assets. Full story: https://www.thaienquirer.com/41980/zipmex-says-it-faces-some-technical-glitch-and-suspends-transfer-from-wallet-to-trade-until-further-notice/ -- © Copyright Thai Enquirer 2022-07-21 - 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!