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Following Bangkok Bank’s app crash, TTB and SCB apps fail too Siam Commercial Bank’s (SCB) mobile banking app became the next to crash today (Friday), following the Bangkok Bank and TMBThanachart Bank’s (TTB) mobile banking systems, which went down yesterday, on the day salaries are transferred to their customers’ accounts, prompting outrage among Thai Twitter users. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264597-following-bangkok-bank’s-app-crash-ttb-and-scb-apps-fail-too/

Siam Commercial Bank’s (SCB) mobile banking app became the next to crash today (Friday), following the Bangkok Bank and TMBThanachart Bank’s (TTB) mobile banking systems, which went down yesterday, on the day salaries are transferred to their customers’ accounts, prompting outrage among Thai Twitter users. Many users were further frustrated when SCB’s mobile app also failed this morning, along with a message reading “Service is not available at the moment, please try again later”, top-trending Thai hashtag “SCB is down” on Twitter. One prominent Thai Twitter user “Kaewmala” tweeted what translates as “Thai mobile banking apps at the end of the month, and people are suffering”, along with a screengrab of the trending hashtags, including “SCB is down”, “Bangkok (Bank) is down”, and “TTB is down”, showing that the mobile apps of three major banks have crashed all at once. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/following-bangkok-banks-app-crash-ttb-and-scb-apps-fail-too/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-07-01 - 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!

Newborn baby found abandoned at a bus stop in Samut Prakan Picture: Siam Rath Siam Rath reported that Pol Capt Panyaphol Bunsri of the Bang Poo police in Samut Prakan was called after the discovery of a newborn baby left at a bus stop outside a housing estate opposite a temple on Sukhumvit Road in Muang district. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264596-newborn-baby-found-abandoned-at-a-bus-stop-in-samut-prakan/

Picture: Siam Rath Siam Rath reported that Pol Capt Panyaphol Bunsri of the Bang Poo police in Samut Prakan was called after the discovery of a newborn baby left at a bus stop outside a housing estate opposite a temple on Sukhumvit Road in Muang district. A foundation rescue staffer said that the infant - thought to be about seven days old - was found by someone on their bicycle. The male child was on the concrete seat in an infant's clothing and cap and appeared completely healthy. The boy had been bitten by mosquitos. A milk bottle was beside him. The child was taken to Samut Prakan hospital. Picture: Siam Rath Police told the media that they still don't know who left the child there but they are gathering witness statements. In a latest development they found that the person responsible was a woman on her own riding a motorcycle. Her movements in the area were captured on CCTV. Investigations continue. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-07-01 - 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

PM orders crackdown on drug rings by Tanakorn Sangiam BANGKOK (NNT) - The Prime Minister has ordered a crackdown on illegal drug operations, hoping to safeguard young people from illicit substances. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264593-pm-orders-crackdown-on-drug-rings/

by Tanakorn Sangiam BANGKOK (NNT) - The Prime Minister has ordered a crackdown on illegal drug operations, hoping to safeguard young people from illicit substances. Speaking at an awarding ceremony for people and organizations with excellent contributions to anti-drug efforts, Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha elaborated on the country’s anti-narcotics operations that aim to find a balance between suppression, prevention, and rehabilitation. He said awareness-raising campaigns are needed to tell young people about the consequences of drugs, along with campaigns to promote drug-free schools and communities. He stressed the need for occupational training for addicts in rehabilitation, which will enable them to have a new life. The number of arrests in Thailand related to drug cases between 2018 and 2022 saw a decline, thanks to stringent measures and cooperation with neighboring countries, especially Laos and Myanmar. The Prime Minister also urged local officials to continue cracking down on those involved in drug rings, including their financial supporters. From 1 October 2021 to 29 June 2022, Thai authorities seized a total of 9.21 billion baht in assets from drug dealers. -- © Copyright NNT 2022-07-01 - 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!

Siberian Husky shot with dart - social media group appeals for help in locating owner Picture: Siam Rath Social media group Ban Dung Update in Udon Thani, NE Thailand, were contacted after a Siberian Husky was shot with a dart in Ban Jan. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264590-siberian-husky-shot-with-dart-social-media-group-appeals-for-help-in-locating-owner/

Picture: Siam Rath Social media group Ban Dung Update in Udon Thani, NE Thailand, were contacted after a Siberian Husky was shot with a dart in Ban Jan. The dart pierced the three year old dog's leg narrowly missing a main artery, according to a vet. The site are appealing for help in contacting the owner and published a phone number - 087 950 7331. The animal went whimpering and hobbling for help into a factory yard after it was shot but there was no owner to be seen, reported Siam Rath. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-07-01 - 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: Siam Rath

Udon Thani woman relates mystery attack with unknown chemical Daily News Thai Caption: "Chemical attack" A 26 year old Thai woman named only as Naen contacted Ban Dung update after a mystery attack in a quiet soi in the area. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264585-udon-thani-woman-relates-mystery-attack-with-unknown-chemical/

Daily News Thai Caption: "Chemical attack" A 26 year old Thai woman named only as Naen contacted Ban Dung update after a mystery attack in a quiet soi in the area. Naen told Daily News she was riding her motorcycle to a convenience store to buy some stuff to give to monks for their morning rounds. On the way a tall man aged about 25-30 on a moltorcycle accosted her asking for the way to a gas station. She obliged him with directions before the man produced some chemical and threw it on her right leg. Picture: Daily News As she rode off scared he said while smiling: "That's got you then!" The man followed her but seeing a crowd of people at the store he disappeared. She said she came over all faint and tried to wash the substance off with the help of a lady at a noodle stand. Even then she felt faint. She wants the police to arrest the man to avoid a similar fate befalling another woman out alone. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-07-01 - 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

Passengers on flights to Thailand SHOULD all wear masks on the plane - it's not fake news file photo for reference only Thailand's Anti-Fake News Center investigated after reports that the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand reported said that all passengers must wear masks on flights entering Thailand from today (July 1st). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264584-passengers-on-flights-to-thailand-should-all-wear-masks-on-the-plane-its-not-fake-news/

file photo for reference only Thailand's Anti-Fake News Center investigated after reports that the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand reported said that all passengers must wear masks on flights entering Thailand from today (July 1st). They discovered that it was true. Although the wording showed it was only partially true, suggests ASEAN NOW. The CAAT had a number of rules related to the ending of Thailand Pass and vax and testing requirements on their site. But they advised that mask wearing on the plane was "recommended" as the cabin was an enclosed and sealed space. Thus it was deemed not fake news though it appeared not to be a stipulation of boarding a flight. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-07-01 - 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

CCTV captures tragic death of college freshman outside gas station in Buriram Picture: Thai Rath Nang Rong police in Buriram, NE Thailand and rescue services attended an accident outside a PTT gas station on Route 24. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264581-cctv-captures-tragic-death-of-college-freshman-outside-gas-station-in-buriram/

Picture: Thai Rath Nang Rong police in Buriram, NE Thailand and rescue services attended an accident outside a PTT gas station on Route 24. A college freshman called Phakhanan, 17, who was riding a Honda Wave on the inside hard shoulder was hit by a six wheel delivery truck turning into the gas station. The truck driven by 29 year old Chingchai drove over the motorcyclist killing him instantly. CCTV footage from the gas station caught the incident clearly. The truck driver is helping the police with their inquiries, reported Thai Rath. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-07-01 - 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

Youths face years in jail for brazen robbery attempt of school brooch in Bangkok Picture: Thai Rath Police have advised the press that youths involved in a filmed robbery attempt of a group of M5 secondary schoolboys could have them jailed for years. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264580-youths-face-years-in-jail-for-brazen-robbery-attempt-of-school-brooch-in-bangkok/

Picture: Thai Rath Police have advised the press that youths involved in a filmed robbery attempt of a group of M5 secondary schoolboys could have them jailed for years. The clip was on Red Skull and showed a group of youths in masks and one in a motorcycle helmet approach several Bodindecha (Sing Sing Seni) pupils on their way home. The youths were armed with a knife and have since been captured and charged. They were attempting to steal one of the boy's commemorative brooches, an item worn by many schoolchildren especially at top schools like this one in Wang Thong Lang, reported Thai Rath. Police said that it amounted to armed robbery that could see jail terms of between 10 and 15 years. The youths involved in the attempted robbery and assault have told police that it was a spur of the moment thing and they were collecting the insignia from various educational institutes. The video can be seen using this link -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-07-01 - 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 .

Malaysian suspect wanted by US officials arrested in Thailand for alleged illegal global wildlife trafficking By Nop Meechukhun Bangkok – A Malaysian national, 58, was arrested in Bangkok yesterday, June 30th, after being wanted by United States of America officials for reportedly operating illegal rhino horns and elephant ivory trafficking globally before escaping arrest to Thailand. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264576-malaysian-suspect-wanted-by-us-officials-arrested-in-thailand-for-alleged-illegal-global-wildlife-trafficking/

By Nop Meechukhun Bangkok – A Malaysian national, 58, was arrested in Bangkok yesterday, June 30th, after being wanted by United States of America officials for reportedly operating illegal rhino horns and elephant ivory trafficking globally before escaping arrest to Thailand. Lieutenant General Jirapob Phuridet, Commander of the Central Investigation Police, along with Thai police and US wildlife protection officials have captured Boon Ching Teo at a hotel in the Wang Thonglang district following the Criminal Court’s arrest warrant for the charges of conspiracy to commit wildlife trafficking, and disguising money laundering. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/07/01/malaysian-suspect-wanted-by-us-officials-arrested-in-thailand-for-alleged-illegal-global-wildlife-trafficking/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-07-01 - 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 step up overnight Beach Road patrols after multiple reports of thefts from Indian tourists By Adam Judd Pattaya-Pattaya Police and tourist police have stepped up overnight patrols on Beach Road following recent reports of theft from Indian tourists in the Pattaya area. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264574-pattaya-police-step-up-overnight-beach-road-patrols-after-multiple-reports-of-thefts-from-indian-tourists/

By Adam Judd Pattaya-Pattaya Police and tourist police have stepped up overnight patrols on Beach Road following recent reports of theft from Indian tourists in the Pattaya area. Early this morning, July 1st, 2022, patrols of police were seen walking up and down Beach Road while officials from the Pattaya Police Department promised to continue to keep the patrols running. According to Police Lieutenant Thanaphat Klebe-Udom from the Pattaya Tourist Police, officers were interviewing “suspiciously” loitering individuals at random, especially transgenders, and ensuring they had no criminal history and questioning why these people were loitering in the area. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/07/01/pattaya-police-step-up-overnight-beach-road-patrols-after-multiple-reports-of-thefts-from-indian-tourists/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-07-01 - 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!

MoPH: No increase in adverse reactions to marijuana since law change - but don't use it recreationally 77kaoded Thai Caption: Medical weed has side effects in 1% of cases Dr Kiatphoom Wongjarit of the Thai Ministry of Public Health said that there had been no increase in adverse reactions to marijuana since the change in the law earlier last month. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264573-moph-no-increase-in-adverse-reactions-to-marijuana-since-law-change-but-dont-use-it-recreationally/

77kaoded Thai Caption: Medical weed has side effects in 1% of cases Dr Kiatphoom Wongjarit of the Thai Ministry of Public Health said that there had been no increase in adverse reactions to marijuana since the change in the law earlier last month. This included mental health episodes. Studies have shown that when used for medical reasons the drug has side effects in just 1% of cases and those are invariably just minor. When used properly it is safe though the doctor stressed that the MopH was advising only medical use not for recreational purposes. In a report on his comments 77kaoded said that the MoPH was advising the public how to use the drug and are carrying out public awareness campaigns to improve education and understanding of its uses. One thing that was stressed was that people should not smoke it in public as this might be a cause of annoyance from the smell and smoke. Also the under 20s, pregnant and breast feeding women should avoid it. Precise laws are currently being looked at for the upcoming Cannabis Act. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-07-01 - 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

Calls to make Khao San Road a "Marijuana Hub of Thailand" - but hawker leader disagrees Thai Rath reported on the visit of Suphachai Jaisamut to Khao San Road in Bangkok last night. Suphachai heads the committee looking into the provisions of the Cannabis Act that is due to specify the law regarding marijuana in the coming months. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264572-calls-to-make-khao-san-road-a-marijuana-hub-of-thailand-but-hawker-leader-disagrees/

Picture: Thai Rath Thai Rath reported on the visit of Suphachai Jaisamut to Khao San Road in Bangkok last night. Suphachai heads the committee looking into the provisions of the Cannabis Act that is due to specify the law regarding marijuana in the coming months. The drug and hemp was legalized on June 9th and since then dispensaries, street stall and vans have popped up in many places not least of all the popular tourist area of Khao San Road. But as Suphachai made his tour of places selling marijuana and putting it in food he was confronted by Yada Pornpetchrampha who heads the Khao San Road Hawkers' Association. She said that she disagreed with the head of the Khao San Traders' Association Sanga Reuangrattanakul who reportedly stated that he wants the area to be a "Ganja Hub" of Thailand. Suphachai assured her that the new law will look into all aspects of "Free Marijuana" throughout the country and that creating a hub "would not be easy". Earlier the committee chairman had said that the laws being formulated would satisfy all concerns expressed by people in Thai society and foreigners looking in from abroad. He stressed that nothing is free of regulation. He pointed to the smoking of regular cigarettes that are banned in many places and whose sale is restricted to the under 20s. "You even need to use a Zebra crossing to cross the road," he observed. That off-the-cuff analogy may not have been the best in the circumstances, suggests ASEAN NOW. Zebra crossing laws are almost universally flouted in Thailand. He said that total marijuana freedom was a misnomer as he advised businesses in the area that they must not sell to teens or pregnant women and those putting the drug in food need to clearly state what they are doing with signage. The overriding message from Suphachai, for now at least, was not to abuse the new freedoms surrounding marijuana, not to rock the boat and be sensible. He suggested that one of the laws is likely to be specific licences for "marijuana vans" selling the drug on the streets. He continued with the rhetoric that marijuana is for medical and economic reasons in Thailand. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-07-01 - 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