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by Paul Rujopakarn YALA (NNT) - Thailand has been praised as a positive example of a multicultural society by delegates from the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). Delegates from the OIC, led by Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs Yousef Mohammed S.Aldobeay, traveled to the southern provinces of Thailand at the invitation of the Thai government from June 29-30, 2022. The delegates visited the provinces of Yala, Pattani, and Narathiwat and observed local communities, education programs and religious activities. The assistant secretary-general commended the Thai government for looking after the Muslim community in the southern provinces and addressing disputes in a peaceful manner. The OIC delegates also affirmed that Thailand set a positive example for a multicultural society where everyone can live together regardless of race, ethnicity, nationalities and religion. Rear Adm Somkiat Pholprayoon, secretary-general of Southern Border Provinces Administrative Center (SBPAC), said the visit by the OIC delegates represented a good opportunity for local communities in provinces to express their views. He noted to the OIC that Thailand prioritizes multiculturalism and equality as one of the main policies set by Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha, and that the OIC visit directly reflects those commitments to the international community. -- © Copyright NNT 2022-07-02 - 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. Easiest way to own or rent a car in Thailand - click here to find out more!

Thai justice minister praises narcotics law change: LESS yaba around but more marijuana; don't take it abroad Picture: Thai Rath Comments made by Thailand's justice minister Somsak Thepsuthin yesterday and reported by Thai Rath indicated that the minister was delighted with the change in the law to remove marijuana from the Class 5 narcotics list on June 9th. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264826-thai-justice-minister-praises-narcotics-law-change-less-yaba-around-but-more-marijuana-dont-take-it-abroad/

Picture: Thai Rath Comments made by Thailand's justice minister Somsak Thepsuthin yesterday and reported by Thai Rath indicated that the minister was delighted with the change in the law to remove marijuana from the Class 5 narcotics list on June 9th. The minister quoted figures that suggested there were 100,000 less drug suspects compared to last year. He said the overall narcotics picture was significantly improved due to the new law. Even methamphetamine mixed with caffeine - what Thais call yaba - cases were down with 550 million pills seized last year and only 342 million this year. Marijuana was more prevalent with 43,714 kilos last year and 50,622 this year. The Narcotics Control Board has indicated that more is coming in from neighboring countries. Somsak warned about inappropriate marijuana use especially amoung youth and advised his compatriots not to take the drug out of the country where laws are not liberal like Thailand and where stiff penalties are still in place. ASEAN NOW notes that this report was very poor from Thai Rath. The precise timeframes for the minister's assertions were unclear with reporters perhaps not questioning the minister more fully to get to the finer details. It appeared more as an example of praising government policy without grinding down into specifics, we suggest. However, the overall tenet of praise from the government was the tone, albeit coming from one of their own. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-07-04 - 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. Easiest way to own or rent a car in Thailand - 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

Kids with marijuana dolls drama - it's an old picture from three years ago, says MoPH spokesman Daily News Thai Caption: Drama! The word "drama" is in the news again in Thailand after a picture showed four children at an event holding marijuana leaf dolls. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264825-kids-with-marijuana-dolls-drama-its-an-old-picture-from-three-years-ago-says-moph-spokesman/

Daily News Thai Caption: Drama! The word "drama" is in the news again in Thailand after a picture showed four children at an event holding marijuana leaf dolls. Behind them smiling in pink was the Thai health minister and chief of the Bhumjaithai political party Anutin Charnvirakul. The drama was intensified by the fact that they were not only young children but the law has now changed regarding the showing of images of this nature, notes ASEAN NOW. Daily News reported that Ministry of Public Health spokesman Dr Runreuang Kijphati said the picture was taken 3 years ago and was taken at a promotional event for medical cannabis at Government House when the www.medcannabis.go.th site was launched at a small event. The children were at another event nearby promoting helmet use on motorcycles and Thai press who were present at the time wanted them to add cuteness to the photo so they were drafted in. Now it was made to look as though the photo had just been taken since Thailand legalized marijuana last month, added the spokesman. The MoPH stressed there was no way that children or youth would be used to promote marijuana and apologized for the confusion. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-07-04 - 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. Easiest way to own or rent a car in Thailand - 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

Phuket hospital plans to label Covid-19 as endemic By Goongnang Suksawat PHOTO: MRG Online Phuket – The main hospital in Phuket has announced that they plan to propose that Covid -19 will be labeled as an endemic disease from today (July 4th), 2022. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264824-phuket-hospital-plans-to-label-covid-19-as-endemic/

PHOTO: MRG Online By Goongnang Suksawat Phuket – The main hospital in Phuket has announced that they plan to propose that Covid -19 will be labeled as an endemic disease from today (July 4th), 2022. The Vachira Phuket Hospital which is the main hospital in Phuket located in Phuket Town announced yesterday on their FaceBook page (July 3rd), “We have an important announcement, as the Thai government will be announcing Covid-19 as endemic disease from tomorrow (July 4th).” “The Vachira Phuket Hospital will cancel services for Covid- 19 self-isolation and home isolation from tomorrow. Full story: https://thephuketexpress.com/2022/07/04/phuket-hospital-plans-to-label-covid-19-as-endemic/ -- © Copyright The Phuket Express 202207-04 - 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. Easiest way to own or rent a car in Thailand - click here to find out more!

Back to work: Health minister Anutin returns today after showing two negative ATK tests Picture: Thai Rath Thailand's health minister Anutin Charvirakul was scheduled to be back at work today after he caught Covid-19 while abroad, reported Thai Rath. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264822-back-to-work-health-minister-anutin-returns-today-after-showing-two-negative-atk-tests/

Picture: Thai Rath Thailand's health minister Anutin Charvirakul was scheduled to be back at work today after he caught Covid-19 while abroad, reported Thai Rath. The Bhumjaithai party leader was in home isolation since June 28th and has since produced two negative ATK tests and shown improved symptoms. The tests were conducted on July 1st one after another in the afternoon. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-07-04 - 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. Easiest way to own or rent a car in Thailand - 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: Thai Rath

Eight injured - two seriously - as motorcycle plows into crowd at southern Thai street race Daily News caption: Serious collision Tragedy struck at a park motorcycle race for charity in the south of Thailand after a rider lost control and plowed into spectators. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264816-eight-injured-two-seriously-as-motorcycle-plows-into-crowd-at-southern-thai-street-race/

Daily News caption: Serious collision Tragedy struck at a park motorcycle race for charity in the south of Thailand after a rider lost control and plowed into spectators. The incident - caught on a shocking video - happened in downtown Trang on Sunday. Rescue services were on the scene giving CPR as eight were injured, two seriously at Kapangsurin Park. Among them was the grievously injured rider and a spectator aged about 10 who had no pulse and were in comas reported Daily News. The six others were conscious and also taken to Trang hospital. The event was called Kapangsurin Road Racing that took place on Saturday and Sunday. Many spectators were watching, standing on footpaths. Pol Col Cheauchart Yaodam, Muang Trang police chief, said the races had been given permission but the police had not been advised about the accident. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-07-04 - 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. Easiest way to own or rent a car in Thailand - 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 WARNING: The following video may be disturbing for some viewers. Discretion is advised! AA.mp4

NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Monday July 4 2022 Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264813-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-monday-july-4-2022/

Listen to the news: Thailand and Israel are expected to sign an agreement on cybersecurity this week. This will be Thailand's first international cybersecurity MoU with another country. A Former politician has thrown his support behind a move to legalize casinos, Khun Chuwit said society should accept that people like gambling and police should stop raiding gambling houses, they should instead be legalized. He added legalizing casinos would boost state revenues. Thailand's minister of justice has warned people who use cannabis to be cautious when traveling abroad and ensure they won’t be breaking the law when they arrive in other countries. Last week Singapore also warned Thai travelers against carrying drugs into that country. A Health and insurance website has rated Kho Phangan the best workation location among families, professionals, digital nomads amongst others, the survey criteria considered Cost, internet speed, fun and safety. And The Thailands Tourism Authority reports that Bangkok has been named the No. 1 city in Southeast Asia and Phuket the No. 1 island in Southeast Asia, in ‘Asia’s Best Awards’ from Travel + Leisure Southeast Asia. Region: China tightened COVID-19 curbs in eastern cities as clusters of coronavirus emerged, posing a new threat to China's economic recovery under the government's strict zero-COVID policy. many restaurants, shops, and supermarkets closed while people were advised to work from home. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said his country will provide 34 additional armored vehicles to Ukraine and prohibit imports of Russian gold and would impose sanctions and travel bans on 16 more Russian ministers and oligarchs. Cloud and showers coming in from the west… Chiang Mai: Cloudy with rain very heavy at times 32C Bangkok: Becoming cloudy with rain this afternoon, 31C Pattaya and SE: Bright but cloudy expect showers this afternoon 31C Phuket and the South: Bright, Cloudy with rain this afternoon 30C Hua Hin: Bright becoming more cloudy perhaps a shower this afternoon 31C Listen Live: Surf 102.5 Facebook: Surf 102.5 -- © Copyright SURF 102.5 FM 2022-07-04 - 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. Easiest way to own or rent a car in Thailand - click here to find out more!

The fighting caused a blaze at an oil refinery near Lysychansk//AFP Ukraine's military has confirmed that the eastern city of Lysychansk has fallen to Russian forces. "After heavy fighting for Lysychansk, the defence forces of Ukraine were forced to withdraw from their occupied positions and lines," the army general staff said. Earlier Russia's Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said his forces had captured Lysychansk and taken full control of Luhansk region. Full story: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-62030051 -- © Copyright BBC 2022-07-04

11 suspects allegedly involved with an online gambling ring arrested in Chonburi, estimated damages worth over 100 million baht By Tanakorn Panyadee Mueang District, Chonburi — 11 suspects allegedly involved with an online gambling ring were arrested in Chonburi with estimated damages worth over 100 million baht. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264809-11-suspects-allegedly-involved-with-an-online-gambling-ring-arrested-in-chonburi-estimated-damages-worth-over-100-million-baht/

By Tanakorn Panyadee Mueang District, Chonburi — 11 suspects allegedly involved with an online gambling ring were arrested in Chonburi with estimated damages worth over 100 million baht. Surachit Chingnawan, Director of the Cybercrime Suppression Center Region 2, held a press conference last week to announce the arrest of 11 suspects accused of operating an illegal online gambling website. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/07/04/11-suspects-allegedly-involved-with-an-online-gambling-ring-arrested-in-chonburi-estimated-damages-worth-over-100-million-baht/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-07-04 - 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. Easiest way to own or rent a car in Thailand - click here to find out more!

World Sports News - Monday 4 July by Chili Radio Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264804-world-sports-news-monday-4-july-by-chili-radio/

Listen to the news: F1 - Ferrari's Carlos Sainz took his first Formula 1 victory at the end of an extraordinary British Grand Prix packed full of incident and drama.The Spaniard benefited from questionable strategy calls from Ferrari, which cost his team-mate Charles Leclerc the win and a chance to revive his title hopes. Second was Red Bull's Sergio Perez and third was Lewis Hamilton. Leclerc could finish only fourth and championship leader Max Verstappen finished seventh Verstappen leads Perez in the championship by 34 points, with Leclerc a further nine adrift. Tennis - Defending champion Novak Djokovic continued his pursuit of a seventh Wimbledon title as he reached the quarter-finals with a four-set win over Dutch wildcard Tim van Rijthoven 6-2 4-6 6-1 6-2. Cricket - India remain in a dominant position in the fifth Test against England despite another superb century from Jonny Bairstow on day three at Edgbaston Birmingham UK. Bairstow's 106 - his third hundred in as many Tests and his fifth this year - got the home side to 284 from their overnight 84-5. India lead by 257 runs. Download the Chili Radio app : https://chiliradio.app for Chili Pop and Chili Classics. -- © Copyright Chili RADIO 2022-07-04 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. Easiest way to own or rent a car in Thailand - click here to find out more!

Pattaya police reportedly aid man on Pattaya Beach who allegedly suffered health issues and a panic attack after smoking a joint By Tanakorn Panyadee Pattaya — Pattaya police reportedly aided a Thai beachgoer who suffered from alleged health issues and a panic attack after smoking a rolled-up joint on the beach. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264800-pattaya-police-reportedly-aid-man-on-pattaya-beach-who-allegedly-suffered-health-issues-and-a-panic-attack-after-smoking-a-joint/

By Tanakorn Panyadee Pattaya — Pattaya police reportedly aided a Thai beachgoer who suffered from alleged health issues and a panic attack after smoking a rolled-up joint on the beach. The incident happened in the Pattaya Beach area not far from the Pattaya Police Station on July 3rd. The officers received a report from tourists at 00.10 AM that a Thai beachgoer was suffering from what he thought was breathing issues, vision problems, anxiety, dizziness, and tightness in his chest. Pattaya police and rescuers from Sawang Boriboon Rescue Foundation found a 29-year-old male, Seksan (last name withheld), on the beach and treated his suffering. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/07/03/pattaya-police-reportedly-aid-man-on-pattaya-beach-who-allegedly-suffered-health-issues-and-a-panic-attack-after-smoking-a-joint/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-07-04 - 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. Easiest way to own or rent a car in Thailand - click here to find out more!

Phuket provides rabies vaccines and sterilization for cats and dogs By Goongnang Suksawat Phuket – The Phuket Live Stock Department has provided rabies vaccines for cats and dogs to help take care of the animal population on the island. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264799-phuket-provides-rabies-vaccines-and-sterilization-for-cats-and-dogs/

By Goongnang Suksawat Phuket – The Phuket Live Stock Department has provided rabies vaccines for cats and dogs to help take care of the animal population on the island. The rabies vaccine campaign was held over the past weekend (July 1st) at the Kathu Public Park and was led by the Phuket Live Stock Department Chief Mr. Taywin Sawangsin. Full story: https://thephuketexpress.com/2022/07/03/phuket-provides-rabies-vaccines-and-sterilization-for-cats-and-dogs/ -- © Copyright The Phuket Express 202207-04 - 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. Easiest way to own or rent a car in Thailand - click here to find out more!

International tourists, led by Indians, continue to pour into Phuket after Thailand pass ends, says airport officials By Goongnang Suksawat Phuket – About 7,000 tourists arrived and departed at the Phuket International Airport each day last month but more international tourists are expected to be coming to Phuket after the unpopular Thailand pass program was cancelled, says a top Phuket airport official. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264798-international-tourists-led-by-indians-continue-to-pour-into-phuket-after-thailand-pass-ends-says-airport-officials/

By Goongnang Suksawat Phuket – About 7,000 tourists arrived and departed at the Phuket International Airport each day last month but more international tourists are expected to be coming to Phuket after the unpopular Thailand pass program was cancelled, says a top Phuket airport official. The Director of the Phuket International Airport Mr. Monchai Tanod told the Phuket Express, “Last month about 7,000 international tourists arrived and departed at the airport per day. We have seen roughly a ten percent increase in international tourists after the Thailand Pass program was ended from July 1st.” Full story: https://thephuketexpress.com/2022/07/03/international-tourists-led-by-indians-continue-to-pour-into-phuket-after-thailand-pass-ends-says-airport-officials/ -- © Copyright The Phuket Express 202207-04 - 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. Easiest way to own or rent a car in Thailand - click here to find out more!

Ray of Hope for Thai and Regional Traders By Veena Thoopkrajae The COVID-19 pandemic has caused serious damage to economies around the world and even though the worst of the outbreaks appear to be over, countries are currently having to battle inflation as well as food, energy, and security issues. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264797-ray-of-hope-for-thai-and-regional-traders/