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By Pichayapa Phiwpong The Ministry of Commerce’s Trade Policy and Strategy Office has come out to say that the minimum cost of living in the city stood at 18,088 baht against the current minimum salary of a graduate of 15,000 baht/month. The Ministry of Commerce’s Trade Policy and Strategy Office said that the survey it had undertaken in the month of June, showed that the average household spending per month stood at 18,088 baht. This is a far cry from the minimum wage for a new graduate that currently stands at mere 15,000 baht per month, while the promise by the 2014 coup leader Prayut Chan-o-cha to raise the minimum wages for new graduates to 20,000 during its 2019 election campaign, remains unfulfilled. Full story: https://www.thaienquirer.com/41539/cost-of-living-higher-than-minimum-wage-says-commerce-ministry/ -- © Copyright Thai Enquirer 2022-07-07 - 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!

Heavy rains forecast for most of Thailand July 9-14 Heavy to very heavy rain is forecast for most of Thailand, from Saturday until next Thursday, which may trigger flash floods and overflows in some areas, the Meteorological Department warned today (Thursday). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265191-heavy-rains-forecast-for-most-of-thailand-july-9-14/

Heavy to very heavy rain is forecast for most of Thailand, from Saturday until next Thursday, which may trigger flash floods and overflows in some areas, the Meteorological Department warned today (Thursday). The department said that the southwestern monsoon, prevailing over the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand, is forecast to intensify during the period, while the monsoon trough will move through the northern and upper north-eastern regions between July 10th and 12th, towards an intensifying low-pressure cell over the northern part of the South China Sea. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/heavy-rains-forecast-for-most-of-thailand-july-9-14/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-07-07 - 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 Public Health Ministry never supported removing masks in public, Anutin says By Nop Meechukhun PHOTO: Matichon National – Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul vows to listen to all suggestions to help prevent the spread of the Covid-19 Coronavirus while claiming that the Ministry never supported or specifically said to remove mask mandates and stop wearing masks in public. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265190-thai-public-health-ministry-never-supported-removing-masks-in-public-anutin-says/

PHOTO: Matichon By Nop Meechukhun National – Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul vows to listen to all suggestions to help prevent the spread of the Covid-19 Coronavirus while claiming that the Ministry never supported or specifically said to remove mask mandates and stop wearing masks in public. His statements come only two weeks after the mask mandate was eased by the Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha in a surprise late night order, following months of back and forth debate between the tourism and business industry who wanted it eased, especially the outside mandate and because the business sector claims many foreign tourists have no interest in wearing masks, and doctors and the medical sector who support the mandate staying with no specific offramp. Anutin revealed during a press interview yesterday, July 6th, after Dr. Prasit Wattanapha, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine at Siriraj Hospital, urged the Ministry to propose measures to enforce masks in closed or poorly ventilated areas that the Ministry will listen to every proposal and idea suggested by all departments. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/07/07/thai-public-health-ministry-never-supported-removing-masks-in-public-anutin-says/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-07-07 - 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 fireworks festival brings 120 million baht boost to local economy By Jonathan Fairfield The Tourism Authority of Thailand has reported the Hua Hin fireworks festival generated approximately 120 million baht in revenue. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265188-hua-hin-fireworks-festival-brings-120-million-baht-boost-to-local-economy/

By Jonathan Fairfield The Tourism Authority of Thailand has reported the Hua Hin fireworks festival generated approximately 120 million baht in revenue. The Amazing Thailand Fireworks Festival 2022 @ Hua Hin, which was held in Khao Takiab from 24-26 June was well received, according to Mr Isara Stapanaseth, Director of the Tourism Authority of Thailand’s Prachuap Khiri Khan office. “The feedback from the event has been positive”, Mr Isara told Hua Hin Today. “I think that after two years, people have missed attending large events”, he added. Full story: https://www.huahintoday.com/hua-hin-news/hua-hin-fireworks-festival-brings-120-million-baht-boost-to-local-economy/ -- © Copyright Hua Hin Today 2022-07-07 - 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!

Renovated Rajamangala Stadium Unveiled for Man Utd-Liverpool Match by Tarin Angskul BANGKOK (NNT) - The newly renovated Rajamangala Stadium was unveiled to the public on Tuesday (5 July), with the upcoming Manchester United - Liverpool exhibition match to serve as the stadium’s first event following the overhaul. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265187-renovated-rajamangala-stadium-unveiled-for-man-utd-liverpool-match/

by Tarin Angskul BANGKOK (NNT) - The newly renovated Rajamangala Stadium was unveiled to the public on Tuesday (5 July), with the upcoming Manchester United - Liverpool exhibition match to serve as the stadium’s first event following the overhaul. Fresh Air Festival CEO Vinij Lertratanachai, the organizer of the upcoming match, revealed the renovated stadium to the public on Tuesday and took members of the press on a tour of the venue. He said the stadium has been renovated with football turf, systems and facilities comparable to other world-class stadiums. Vinij added that the stadium would serve as a model for raising Thai stadiums to international standards. According to the Fresh Air executive, preparations for the upcoming football match on July 12 are nearly complete. Manchester United players and staff are scheduled to arrive in Thailand on July 9, while most Liverpool players and staff are expected to arrive on July 10. Vinij also assured fans that both teams have confirmed that most players will play in the exhibition match, depending on their fitness. -- © Copyright NNT 2022-07-07 - 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!

Nan pick-up collision: Former councillor dies in collision with ex- phu yai ban who is injured Naew Na Thai Caption: Two time provincial councillor dead - vehicle pulled out on him in Muang Nan Phu Wiang police in Muang district of the northern Thai city of Nan were called to a collision between two pick-ups outside the Wiang Kaew Hotel in Fai Kaew sub-district. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265185-nan-pick-up-collision-former-councillor-dies-in-collision-with-ex-phu-yai-ban-who-is-injured/

Naew Na Thai Caption: Two time provincial councillor dead - vehicle pulled out on him in Muang Nan Phu Wiang police in Muang district of the northern Thai city of Nan were called to a collision between two pick-ups outside the Wiang Kaew Hotel in Fai Kaew sub-district. Police said an Isuzu had suddenly pulled out in the path of a Mitsubishi. Both vehicles were so badly damaged that they were immovable. Inside the Mitsubishi was two time provincial councillor Rewat Phromaree, aged 71, who had to be cut out but who died at the scene. The driver of the Isuzu was Rong Korwong, 55, former phu yai ban (a village official) of Ban Nam Sai who was taken to hospital. Pictures published by Naew Na showed heavy rain in the aftermath of the accident. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-07-07 - 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: Technical school students fighting with guns and knives again Picture: 77kaoded Open warfare between groups of technical college students brazenly armed with guns and knives caused locals to flee for their lives at Phrapadaeng port in Samut Prakan, reported 77kaoded. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265183-video-technical-school-students-fighting-with-guns-and-knives-again/

Picture: 77kaoded Open warfare between groups of technical college students brazenly armed with guns and knives caused locals to flee for their lives at Phrapadaeng port in Samut Prakan, reported 77kaoded. A 17 year old was slashed in the cheekbone suffering a serious injury. Samrong Tai police were called to the area about 6 pm yesterday evening along with Poh Teck Tung foundation rescue services. A grocer told how the fighting erupted and he and his staff hid in fear of their lives. Police were on the scene checking CCTV to get a lead in the case, the latest in ongoing violence between young people from different colleges. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-07-07 - 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 muslims against marijuana liberalization - weed, booze and same sex marriage damages society Picture: Siam Rath Siam Rath reported that Thai Muslims in Satun, southern Thailand, are against the liberalization of marijuana. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265181-thai-muslims-against-marijuana-liberalization-weed-booze-and-same-sex-marriage-damages-society/

Picture: Siam Rath Siam Rath reported that Thai Muslims in Satun, southern Thailand, are against the liberalization of marijuana. They said it is against their religious beliefs, will damage youth and society. They also reiterated they are against other freedoms like drinking alcohol and same sex marriage. They don't want to see any more liberalization there either. They don't like it and they think it's wrong. They have arranged for 242 vinyl signs to go up at mosques telling their faithful to refrain. However, the Islamic Committee of Satul (their spelling) okayed medicinal use of weed if it was really necessary. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-07-07 - 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

Airport director leads tributes to heroic diver "Ja Sam" on anniversary of Tham Luang cave rescue bid Picture: Siam Rath Suvarnabhumi airport director Kittipong Kittikhajorn led officals and friends of a heroic diver who died in the famous rescue of a dozen boys and their coach from a flooded cave in Chiang Rai in 2018. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265179-airport-director-leads-tributes-to-heroic-diver-ja-sam-on-anniversary-of-tham-luang-cave-rescue-bid/

Picture: Siam Rath Suvarnabhumi airport director Kittipong Kittikhajorn led officals and friends of a heroic diver who died in the famous rescue of a dozen boys and their coach from a flooded cave in Chiang Rai in 2018. It was four years to the day yesterday since Saman Gunan - known affectionately as Ja Sam - died in the rescue that made international headlines and resulted in a movie. Picture: Siam Rath For several weeks in June and July 2018 the entire world focused on the Tham Luang cave in Chiang Rai. The four year anniversary of the diver's death was marked with merit making at a memorial celebration at a shrine within the airport grounds, reported Siam Rath. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-07-07 - 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

Beautiful teacher: Rules need to change to allow Thai stunners in uniform to be allowed to compete in beauty pageants Picture: Sanook Sanook Thai Caption: The rules need to change A beautiful Thai teacher in Chumphon, southern Thailand, has decided to pull out of the Miss Universe Thailand pageant 2022 after an old education department rule was uncovered. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265177-beautiful-teacher-rules-need-to-change-to-allow-thai-stunners-in-uniform-to-be-allowed-to-compete-in-beauty-pageants/

Picture: Sanook Sanook Thai Caption: The rules need to change A beautiful Thai teacher in Chumphon, southern Thailand, has decided to pull out of the Miss Universe Thailand pageant 2022 after an old education department rule was uncovered. Khru Jupjaeng - real name Kanokwan Chusuk, aged 25 - managed to get in the last 30 round from an original quota of 200 contestants. Picture: Sanook Then she found out about the rule introduced in 1961 that states that female teachers in Thailand can't take part in beauty pageants. They could even be sacked if they do. This caused much debate and laughs about fuddy-duddy Thailand in official beauty circles and among the public. Picture: Sanook On Wednesday Sanook reporters went to the Wat Hat Phankrai school in Muang district where Jupjaeng is a math teacher. Her director Jaran Petchdee said he had never seen the rule and neither had people at the education department. Picture: Sanook He supported his teacher in her aspirations and felt that it was ridiculous that in this day and age people should be barred from taking part in beauty pageants from any walk of life. The contests often show that women can be excellent role models and offer their opinions about social issues. That fits in well with teachers, he said. Picture: Sanook He said what happened was up to the bigwigs at the ministry, however. Jupjaeng said that she applied to the contest herself and never thought she would be selected for the final rounds. But she had been contacted by someone who told her about the old rule and after consultation with a respected elder she had decided to take the decision herself to pull out. She said that it was a pity and she hopes to apply again if and when the rules are changed. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-07-07 - 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 Picture: Sanook Picture: Sanook

Hapless "crewcut" would-be robber soon in custody after attempted theft from Chonburi gold shop Picture: Siam Rath Police in Chonburi soon had a man who attempted to steal a gold bracelet from a Chonburi gold shop in custody and performing a reenactment. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265167-hapless-crewcut-would-be-robber-soon-in-custody-after-attempted-theft-from-chonburi-gold-shop/

Picture: Siam Rath Police in Chonburi soon had a man who attempted to steal a gold bracelet from a Chonburi gold shop in custody and performing a reenactment. Siam Rath reported that on Monday a man with a short back and sides haircut had gone into the Saeng Suwan gold shop after arriving on a motorcycle. He made it look as though he was interested in buying a two baht weight bracelet and put it on his wrist. He then tried to run out but the automatic door had slammed shut. He took off the bracelet and gave it back then smashed down the door and fled. Khomsan or Golf, aged 33, was soon arrested at a house in Pan Thong district by the Don Hua Lor police after they obtained a warrant. He was taken back to the shop to "wai" and do a reenactment. Picture: Siam Rath Shop owner Rachaya, 32, said she suspected trouble when she saw the would-be robber's hands shaking. After he failed to get out she came up with a ruse that there was a man out back in the shop to worry him resulting in his fleeing by damaging the door. Police said that Golf was formerly in the army and liked the haircut so he stuck with it in civilian life. He is now in the custody of the police awaiting his prosecution. A two baht weight bracelet would have a value of just over 60,000 baht, notes ASEAN NOW. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-07-07 - 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

Tessaban woman wants police action after shots fired at her house Daily News Thai Caption: Call for police to find those responsible A local authority woman called Supaporn Chabtong went on Facebook to say that it was only a matter of time before someone was killed in disturbances near her house. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265163-tessaban-woman-wants-police-action-after-shots-fired-at-her-house/

Daily News Thai Caption: Call for police to find those responsible A local authority woman called Supaporn Chabtong went on Facebook to say that it was only a matter of time before someone was killed in disturbances near her house. She said that four shots were fired at her property in Lat Sawai sub-district of Lamlukka, Pathum Thani, central Thailand. Supaporn, 47, lives in a two story house next to Klong 4, with a total of seven people. Picture: Daily News No one has had a problem with anyone. Around midnight she heard the sound of a motorcycle and three or four shots ring out, reported Daily News. It was lucky no one in the house was hit, but it was only a matter of time, she suggested. Young people in the area are being blamed for creating trouble. She called on the police to get something done about it. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-07-07 - 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 Picture: Daily News

NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Thursday July 7 2022 Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1265160-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-thursday-july-7-2022/