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Picture: Thai Rath Thai Rath reported that "luck ran out" for a Chiang Rai man who was hit by a train carrying TPI cement in Saraburi, central Thailand. Muang Saraburi police were called to the tracks in the area of Tessaban 2 Road, Soi 11. They found the victim with horrendous head and body injuries. He had a black wallet containing 90 baht, five old lottery tickets, and Thai ID indicating he was 53 year old Mekhawan from Chiang Rai. In a pocket of his pants they found an inhaler with one Ya Ba tablet concealed inside. He also had a tube for inhaling drugs with him. The #605 train from Saraburi to Lamphun was stopped 50 meters away. Driver Somchai, 56, said he had seen the man who appeared suddenly. He sounded his horn and applied the brakes but was too close to stop in time. It is thought that the man was living locally and crossed the tracks frequently to go to the shops. Investigations continue. Thai Rath described the man's injuries in grisly detail and referred to the train as an "iron horse", notes ASEAN NOW. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-07-08 - 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

Ronaldo will not travel with Man Utd for pre-season tour Portugal’s forward Cristiano Ronaldo smiles during the UEFA Nations League, league A group 2 football match between Portugal and Czech Republic at the Jose Alvalade stadium in Lisbon on June 9, 2022. (Photo by PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA / AFP) Cristiano Ronaldo will not travel with Manchester United for their pre-season tour of Thailand and Australia after the Portugal striker was given additional time off to deal with a family issue. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265311-ronaldo-will-not-travel-with-man-utd-for-pre-season-tour/

Portugal’s forward Cristiano Ronaldo smiles during the UEFA Nations League, league A group 2 football match between Portugal and Czech Republic at the Jose Alvalade stadium in Lisbon on June 9, 2022. (Photo by PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA / AFP) Cristiano Ronaldo will not travel with Manchester United for their pre-season tour of Thailand and Australia after the Portugal striker was given additional time off to deal with a family issue. Ronaldo was absent on Monday when new United boss Erik ten Hag welcomed the club’s international players to Carrington for the start of pre-season training. The forward told the club he was dealing with a family matter and remained absent on Thursday. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/ronaldo-will-not-travel-with-man-utd-for-pre-season-tour/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-07-08 - 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!

Healthcare Workers Preparing for Increase in Covid Cases by Tarin Angskul BANGKOK (NNT) - An order by the Ministry of Public Health has been issued to prepare for a new wave of the Covid-19 pandemic following the rise in infection rates from the BA.4 and 5 subvariants of Omicron. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265309-healthcare-workers-preparing-for-increase-in-covid-cases/

by Tarin Angskul BANGKOK (NNT) - An order by the Ministry of Public Health has been issued to prepare for a new wave of the Covid-19 pandemic following the rise in infection rates from the BA.4 and 5 subvariants of Omicron. An urgent order signed by Permanent Secretary for Public Health Kiattiphum Wongrajit has been sent to public health officials across the country to prepare for a rise in infection cases. The letter included the following orders for the ministry’s public health centers and hospitals: 1. Notify medical personnel of the situation so that they can prepare services and protect themselves accordingly (Universal Precaution). 2. Inspect and ensure adequate medical supplies and medication to ensure service and treatment efficiency. 3. Ensure preparation for beds for patients with severe conditions. 4. Preparations to ensure the referral system runs smoothly. 5. Accelerate the booster shot vaccination program for medical personnel and citizens. 6. Publicize guidelines on preventing the spread of the disease. 7. Cooperate with local departments to plan prevention and control measures. 8. Constantly collect data and analyze the situation in all aspects. According to the Department of Medical Sciences, sample analysis taken between June 25 and July 1 showed that Omicron BA.4 and BA.5 accounted for over 50 percent of new cases. Public Health officials have warned that the number of infection cases could rise in the next three months, with the Bureau of Epidemiology forecasting 4,000 cases per day in September. -- © Copyright NNT 2022-07-08 - 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!

Video: Commando raids nab two on warrants in southern Thailand 77kaoded Thai Caption: Commando raid! 77kaoded went with heavily armed commandos who conducted dawn raids at two properties in Nakhon Sri Thammarat, southern Thailand, yesterday morning. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265307-video-commando-raids-nab-two-on-warrants-in-southern-thailand/

77kaoded Thai Caption: Commando raid! 77kaoded went with heavily armed commandos who conducted dawn raids at two properties in Nakhon Sri Thammarat, southern Thailand, yesterday morning. This was part of nationwide raids conducted in 12 provinces reported elsewhere on ASEAN NOW today. The two men in the video were wanted for a crime spree in Khanom three months ago in which five people took part. In Thasala district they arrested Adisak, 37, who was asleep in his house. A man called Attakorn, aged 40, was arrested in the same area and was involved in the same crimes. Picture: 77kaoded They were both taken to Khanom police station. With others, the two suspects were wanted for armed robbery and abduction/assault. Two suspects are already in custody. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-07-08 - 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 AA.mp4

Norwegian family on sightseeing trip tumble down ravine in southern Thailand - grandmother dies Picture: Siam Rath INN reported on a family tragedy in Nakhon Sri Thammarat, southern Thailand, when a Norwegian man and his Thai wife took the family out on a sightseeing trip in the Ao Thong Yang area. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265299-norwegian-family-on-sightseeing-trip-tumble-down-ravine-in-southern-thailand-grandmother-dies/

Picture: Siam Rath INN reported on a family tragedy in Nakhon Sri Thammarat, southern Thailand, when a Norwegian man and his Thai wife took the family out on a sightseeing trip in the Ao Thong Yang area. Sichon police and rescue services found their car had rolled 20 meters down a ravine after coming off the road. Locals helped get the six occupants of the car to hospital. Severly injured was the Norwegian driver named as Yorn (name transliterated from Thai and possibly incoprrect), his wife Suwannadee, two girls called Natalie and Inthira, a grandfather called Prasan and a grandmother called Lamai. Lamai Singthong later died from her injuries. The family were out on a trip to the scenic area visiting the home province of the Thai wife. The reason for the accident is under investigation. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-07-08 - 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

Bangkok organises outdoor cinema festival to boost local economy The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), along with Thai film associations, is organising an outdoor cinema festival throughout the month of July, in hopes of boosting the local economy, especially at night. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265293-bangkok-organises-outdoor-cinema-festival-to-boost-local-economy/

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), along with Thai film associations, is organising an outdoor cinema festival throughout the month of July, in hopes of boosting the local economy, especially at night. Named “Krung Thep Klang Plaeng” (Bangkok Open Air Cinema) the event opened last night (Thursday) at Lan Khon Mueang Town Square. The first movie to be screened was the 1997 Thai film “Dang Bireley’s and Young Gangsters” set in the 1950’s. While the event organisers told reporters that there was no political agenda behind the choice of movie, it highlights a way of life in Bangkok in the old days, back when the capital was called “Phra Nakhon” and when Thai teens were starting to be influenced by Western culture. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/bangkok-organises-outdoor-cinema-festival-to-boost-local-economy/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-07-08 - 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 Post raises prices for letters and parcels for first time in 18 years Picture: INN Thai media INN reported on an announcement from Thailand Post about the first increase in charges for certain letters and parcels in 18 years. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265292-thailand-post-raises-prices-for-letters-and-parcels-for-first-time-in-18-years/

Picture: INN Thai media INN reported on an announcement from Thailand Post about the first increase in charges for certain letters and parcels in 18 years. Letters under 10 grams weight will still be 3 baht. But letters and parcels over ten grams are increasing in price from July 6th. INN didn't say how much. They just went with a promotion from Thailand Post that said charges for EMS start at 25 baht Monday to Saturday and only 19 baht on Sundays. Further details can be obtained from www.thailandpost.co.th, said the media. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-07-08 - 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

65 year old man arrested for sexual molestation of child in Chanthaburi 12 years ago - he's nabbed in Singburi Picture: Siam Rath Economic Crime Division police announced the arrest of a 65 year old Thai man who had been living in Singburi who was wanted for the sexual molestation of a child under 15 in Chanthaburi in 2010. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265291-65-year-old-man-arrested-for-sexual-molestation-of-child-in-chanthaburi-12-years-ago-hes-nabbed-in-singburi/

Picture: Siam Rath Economic Crime Division police announced the arrest of a 65 year old Thai man who had been living in Singburi who was wanted for the sexual molestation of a child under 15 in Chanthaburi in 2010. A team led by Pol Maj-Gen Saran Yossaphonphinet managed to arrest Saman in the grounds of Wat Phra Norn Jaksi in the central Thai province of Singburi, reported Siam Rath. The ECD had received a tip that Saman was living around the Tong Chom Market. He said that when he was an electrician in Chanthaburi he had met the girl at a housing estate and befriended her. He finally took her to a rented room and raped her before allowing her to go home. The mother went to the local police but Saman fled before a court judgment. He faces 4-20 years in jail and a fine between 80,000 and 400,000 baht under Article 277, said the ECD who noted that "everyone is innocent until proven guilty". -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-07-08 - 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

Bangkok Residents Encouraged to Separate Waste For Recycling by Tarin Angskul BANGKOK (NNT) - Residents in Bangkok are being encouraged to help separate waste for reuse and recycling in order to reduce the capital city’s expenditure on waste management. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265289-bangkok-residents-encouraged-to-separate-waste-for-recycling/

by Tarin Angskul BANGKOK (NNT) - Residents in Bangkok are being encouraged to help separate waste for reuse and recycling in order to reduce the capital city’s expenditure on waste management. According to reports, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) spent more than 10 billion baht on garbage disposal while spending only 6 billion baht on public health and 4 billion baht on education. During a recent meeting with a panel overseeing waste management issues, Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt stated that the BMA will implement waste management policies while improving its waste transportation system. Officials will encourage residents and the private sector to work together to separate dry and wet waste before reusing and recycling the remaining dry waste. The BMA’s Environment Department will also provide waste disposal guidelines to local communities and schools in order to encourage local communities to reduce garbage output. Meanwhile, authorities will also address complaints such as foul odors emanating from garbage disposal sites. The Bangkok Governor stated that officials must monitor the city’s waste collection because it is a major environmental problem that affects people’s quality of life. The Bangkok governor also emphasized the importance of dispelling the narrative that the BMA dumped its waste in one location, which made residents reluctant to separate waste for reuse and recycling. -- © Copyright NNT 2022-07-08 - 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! :

Celebrity singers' father arrested for attempted murder - commando dawn raids in 12 provinces Picture: Siam Rath Commando forces conducted dawn raids in 12 provinces at 17 locations around 6 am yesterday morning, reported Siam Rath. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265288-celebrity-singers-father-arrested-for-attempted-murder-commando-dawn-raids-in-12-provinces/

Picture: Siam Rath Commando forces conducted dawn raids in 12 provinces at 17 locations around 6 am yesterday morning, reported Siam Rath. The raids took place in Bangkok, Nonthaburi, Samut Prakan and Chachoengsao in the central region, Chanthaburi in the east, Khon Kaen, Kalasin and Nakhon Phanom in the NE, Kanchanaburi in the west, Chiang Rai and Mae Hong Son in the north and Nakhon Sri Thammarat in the south. Of particular note was an arrest warrant served on the father of celebrity singers Nicky and Mouse Janthaphan. Worachet Janthaphan was arrested on Sanam Bin Nam road in Muang Nonthaburi at house # 100 in the Wiphawan housing estate after the property was surrounded. Worachet was named in a warrant for the attempted murder of a trucker while he was driving. The motive was unclear. The trucker had an accident after he was shot. The case also involves weapons offences. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-07-08 - 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

More inter-college violence - two students seriously wounded in fight outside The Mall, Bang Khae Daily News Thai Caption: Vocational college wars! Inter-college violence erupted again in the western part of Bangkok last night outside The Mall Bang Khae on Petchkasem Road, reported Daily News. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265285-more-inter-college-violence-two-students-seriously-wounded-in-fight-outside-the-mall-bang-khae/

Daily News Thai Caption: Vocational college wars! Inter-college violence erupted again in the western part of Bangkok last night outside The Mall Bang Khae on Petchkasem Road, reported Daily News. Warring factions amounting to 20 students on motorcycles from two vocational colleges clashed by the road leading to the shopping center. A 17 year old and a 20 year old suffered serious blunt force trauma and stab wounds to their heads and arms and were taken to hospital. Reports of inter-college feuding are almost daily in the Thai press in recent days. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-07-08 - 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

Young French motorcyclist killed after coming out of ABAC uni in Bang Bo Picture: Thai Rath Thai Rath reported that Pol Capt Paradorn Phengkhot of the Bang Bo police in Samut Prakan was called after a 22 years old foreign motorcyclist was killed after coming out of ABAC university. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265284-young-french-motorcyclist-killed-after-coming-out-of-abac-uni-in-bang-bo/

Picture: Thai Rath Thai Rath reported that Pol Capt Paradorn Phengkhot of the Bang Bo police in Samut Prakan was called after a 22 years old foreign motorcyclist was killed after coming out of ABAC university. A security guard said that he saw the foreigner exit the uni at speed and fly off a bridge and hit a footpath. He had a broken left leg and a broken neck and was lying in a pool of blood when Ruam Katanyu Rescue and the police and medics arrived. He had been riding a GPX motorcycle the front of which was damaged. It had Lampang plates. There were marks on the road for 50 meters. Paradorn said that the rider was clearly going very fast and was probably unfamiliar with the road. Thai Rath in their headline and body of their story suggested that the French man had "thrown his life away" through unfamiliarity with the Thai roads. Motorcyclists make up 70-80% of Thai road fatalities that are thought to be around 25,000 annually. Deaths at the scene have been about 14-15,000 in the last few years. Many others die on the way to and in hospitals. In this case the embassy and then relatives were informed by the Thai police. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-07-08 - 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

Extortionist and bent tourist cop nabbed for running extortion racket among Bangkok bars and clubs Picture: Thai Rath Interior ministry aide Sutthipong Julacharoen told Thai Rath that he had received information from Ranarong Thipsiri of the Administrative Employee Law Enforcement Operations Center about action earlier yesterday evening with Bang Yai police and local officials in Nonthaburi. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265282-extortionist-and-bent-tourist-cop-nabbed-for-running-extortion-racket-among-bangkok-bars-and-clubs/