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Top 10 online scams/fake news in mid June revealed - be careful says DES Picture: Siam Rath A spokesman for the Digital Society and Economy Ministry has warned the Thai public to watch out for online scams especially investment schemes using fake profiles and fake news. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264109-top-10-online-scamsfake-news-in-mid-june-revealed-be-careful-says-des/

Picture: Siam Rath A spokesman for the Digital Society and Economy Ministry has warned the Thai public to watch out for online scams especially investment schemes using fake profiles and fake news. Between June 17th and 23rd the anti-fake news center received 11,715, 307 notifications about fake stuff online though only a fraction of these were fully investigated and only 127 will lead to prosecutions. In a Siam Rath report Napphawan Huajaiman said that the top ten Fake News and Scams were: 1. Facebook and Line investment scams allegedly backed by the Security and Exchange Commission 2. Unfeasibly high returns on real estate investment 3. Handouts of 1,000 baht in government welfare programs 4. House owners to get 15,000 baht each 5. You'll get eye cancer and permanent sight loss by playing with your phone in the dark 6. Massaging your eyes will improve eyesight 7. Garlic cures stomach cancer 8. The revenue department are taxing temples 9. There are 100 mosques in Chiang Mai 10. The Government Savings Bank are offering 30K loans with 1,500 baht monthly repayment terms. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-06-27 - 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

Bangkok’s multi-billion-baht fire truck scandal still burning after 2 decades By Thai PBS World’s General Desk A long-smoldering corruption case has reignited after the Supreme Administrative Court recently ordered the heirs of late Bangkok governor Samak Sundaravej to pay 587 million baht in compensation for his role in procuring a fleet of firefighting vehicles. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264108-bangkok’s-multi-billion-baht-fire-truck-scandal-still-burning-after-2-decades/

By Thai PBS World’s General Desk A long-smoldering corruption case has reignited after the Supreme Administrative Court recently ordered the heirs of late Bangkok governor Samak Sundaravej to pay 587 million baht in compensation for his role in procuring a fleet of firefighting vehicles. The 587 million baht is 30 percent of 1.95 billion baht – the difference between the equipment’s market price and the amount paid by Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) to the Austrian supplier. The other 70 percent is to be collected from former deputy interior minister Pracha Maleenont and ex-BMA Fire and Rescue Department chief Pol Maj-General Athilak Tanchukiat. Pracha and Athilak – who were convicted for their roles in the deal by the Supreme Court in 2013 – are on the run. The Supreme Court did not rule on Samak because he died in 2009. Samak also served briefly as prime minister from January 29 to September 9, 2008. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/bangkoks-multi-billion-baht-fire-truck-scandal-still-burning-after-2-decades/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-06-27 - 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!

Marijuana users and sellers being highly responsible - no need for draconian measures - more specific laws out by August Picture: Siam Rath The spokesman for the House committee formulating laws and regulations connected to the legalization of marijuana and hemp has praised the reaction of weed users and sellers so far. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264106-marijuana-users-and-sellers-being-highly-responsible-no-need-for-draconian-measures-more-specific-laws-out-by-august/

Picture: Siam Rath The spokesman for the House committee formulating laws and regulations connected to the legalization of marijuana and hemp has praised the reaction of weed users and sellers so far. Panthep Phuapongphan said in a Facebook post that users had been behaving responsibly and so had those selling the drug. Dispensaries and vans selling marijuana have popped up all over Thailand much to the surprise of both proponents and detractors to legalization that came in on June 9th. Fears in some quarters that there would be a damaging free-for-all have been completely unfounded, notes ASEAN NOW. Our investigations have shown high levels of responsible use. This points to the chilled attitude of people who have habitually used the drug while it has been illegal. Weed users know the score though they accept that more education is needed to bring non-users into the fold. Panthep said that the reaction to June 9th came as no surprise, the committee were expecting some confusion from people who have little knowledge about marijuana. Such "dinosaurs" have been trying to stir up trouble in online forums including ASEAN NOW but have been batted into touch by sensible users. Their "Reefer Madness" observations have been dismissed though a divide remains. Panthep said there were plenty of regulations in place in the interim before laws are promulgated and there was no need for a Royal Decree or use of the Emergency Decree at all. Regulations such as not allowing smoking in public places, restriction on youth access under the age of 20 and Ministry of Public Health rules about controlled herb use were all sufficient for now. The public, police, ministries and shops were all playing their part. Everyone was chilling. The committee is due to report their recommendations by August, reported Siam Rath. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-06-27 - 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

Thailand develops antibody nasal spray as latest shield against COVID-19 by Pichayada Promchertchoo Thailand is developing an anti-COVID-19 nasal spray. (Photo: Government Pharmaceutical Organization) BANGKOK: Thai scientists are developing an anti-viral nasal spray that could stop COVID-19 infections by neutralising the coronavirus when it enters the nose. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264105-thailand-develops-antibody-nasal-spray-as-latest-shield-against-covid-19/

Thailand is developing an anti-COVID-19 nasal spray. (Photo: Government Pharmaceutical Organization) by Pichayada Promchertchoo BANGKOK: Thai scientists are developing an anti-viral nasal spray that could stop COVID-19 infections by neutralising the coronavirus when it enters the nose. The spray is currently in the research and development phase. It is a joint development by public and private sectors, including the Faculty of Medicine at Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok, which discovered the antibody used in the prototype. “We conducted research and discovered antibodies, which are the immunity created by the human body to stop COVID-19,” said Assistant Professor Dr Nakarin Sirisabya from the Faculty of Medicine. Full story: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/thailand-research-develop-nasal-spray-prevent-covid-19-2768451 -- © Copyright Channel NewsAsia 2022-06-27 - 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!

Thirty eight foreigners, 14 Thais arrested for playing baccarat in downtown Bangkok casino - 4.3M baht cash seized Daily News Thai Caption: Around 50 gamblers Daily News reported that following a tip from an informant 191 forces raided a casino underground at Tower A (Ayodhya Tower) in Rachadaphisek Soi 18, Huay Khwang in downtown Bangkok. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264104-thirty-eight-foreigners-14-thais-arrested-for-playing-baccarat-in-downtown-bangkok-casino-43m-baht-cash-seized/

Daily News Thai Caption: Around 50 gamblers Daily News reported that following a tip from an informant 191 forces raided a casino underground at Tower A (Ayodhya Tower) in Rachadaphisek Soi 18, Huay Khwang in downtown Bangkok. They made 52 arrests of gamblers playing the card game baccarat - 14 Thais, 22 Chinese, 14 people from Myanmar and two Malaysians. They were all charged with illegal gambling. Picture: Daily News Thirty items of equipment including baccarat tables were taken into evidence on Saturday night. A total of 4,356,700 baht in cash was seized. Rachada Soi 18 was - pre-pandemic - a very popular soi for Chinese tour buses with several restaurants catering to group tours, notes ASEAN NOW. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-06-27 - 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

Video: Two Myanmar men plucked from the Andaman by Thai army patrol after boat capsizes Daily News Thai Caption: Two lives saved in the sea A video published by Daily News showed the moments when two Myanmar men were plucked from the sea by an army patrol. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264102-video-two-myanmar-men-plucked-from-the-andaman-by-thai-army-patrol-after-boat-capsizes/

Daily News Thai Caption: Two lives saved in the sea A video published by Daily News showed the moments when two Myanmar men were plucked from the sea by an army patrol. It happened in the waters near the maritime border between Thailand and its neighbor in Ranong. A boat patrolling the border spotted that two Myanmar men had been tossed into the sea by heavy winds and swell in the area of Koh Saranee also known in Thai as Koh Phee - Ghost Island. The men were taken in to recover from their ordeal and shock. They said they had been ferrying a consignment of fish from Koh Song in Myanmar to the market in Ranong on the Thai side. They thanked the 25th Army region men for their help and were later taken back to their families across the border. The Thais will be helping the men recover their boat when the seas calm. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-06-27 - 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

Suan Dusit Poll: Thais concerned about legalization of marijuana - see benefits but want youth protected A poll by Suan Dusit asked six key questions of Thai people online after marijuana was legalized in Thailand on June 9th, reported Naew Na. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264100-suan-dusit-poll-thais-concerned-about-legalization-of-marijuana-see-benefits-but-want-youth-protected/

A poll by Suan Dusit asked six key questions of Thai people online after marijuana was legalized in Thailand on June 9th, reported Naew Na. A total of 2,390 people were polled between 20th and 23rd June. Here are the findings that had few surprises: What is your level of concern after June 9th? 37.78% Quite concerned 32.85% Very concerned 16.27% Not very concerned 13.10% Not bothered at all What about the pros and cons? 52.79% More cons than pros 30.17% About the same 17.07% More pros What are the pros? Top 3: 74.96% The drug can be used for medical purposes 46.46% Economic benefits 45.3% less would need to be spent on regular meds Your worries? Top 3: 84.58% people don't have enough knowledge about weed 82.16% kids will be able to get hold of it more easily 73.73% lack of laws in place to regulate use What should happen now? Top 3: 88.38% Youth should be stopped from accessing marijuana 82.26% Ensure regulations are in place to control use, especially as a food additive 81.67% regulate everything Is marijuana a political issue? 60.54% Of course it is 27.99% Looks that way 9.53% Not really 1.94% Absolutely not -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-06-27 - 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

NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Monday June 27 2022 Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264097-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-monday-june-27-2022/

Listen to the news: Health experts say The number of new Covid-19 infections is likely to be more than 10 times higher than the figures published daily. There is concern at 2 new sub variants of Omicron which appear to be spreading widely. Experts added the number of children infected by Covid-19 surged after schools reopened, and cases are expected to increase this month and reach their peak between July and September,” A new opinion poll suggests Thaksin Shinawatra’s daughter, 35 year old Patong-tarn Shinawatra, is the top choice of voters to lead the country after general elections are held at some time before the end of March next year. She was widely tipped to be the prime minister candidate of the nation's largest opposition party Pheu Thai. She received 25 per cent backing of respondents in last weeks poll conducted by the National Institute of Development Administration, known as Nida. Seven locations in Bangkok are being considered by Bangkok's governor for public demonstrations and gathering. Governor Chadchart said he hoped issues other than politics would be addressed at designated sites to show that people could co-exist with different opinions. The sites will be open for a one month trial period. Two people died and 11 others were injured during a fire at a shophouse on Ratchawong Road Bangkok yesterday, It’s believed an electric transformer exploded inside the building causing the fire. Environmental experts warned the government's development of large scale water projects to provide drinking water and reduce flooding was placing natural habitats at risk, causing harm to fragile river and wetland systems while endangering many endemic freshwater species that live there. Some 48,000 new projects are scheduled for construction this year. Region: Hong Kong: The parent company of the Jumbo Floating Restaurant that capsized while being towed in the south china last week is not eligible for any insurance payout. There was confusion whether the vessel had capsized or sank, this would affect the insurance liability. The company said that its response to the incident has been "consistent" with Hong Kong law. The Japanese government warned that electric power supplies would be strained in the Tokyo area today, calling on people to save energy during the summer heat. Cloudy with showers coming in again from the west Chiang Mai: Bright becoming cloudy with rain this afternoon 32C Bangkok: Bright partly cloudy, 33C Pattaya and SE: Bright partly cloudy DRY 30C Phuket and the South: Bright, cloudy DRY 30C. Hua Hin: Bright becoming cloudy with some rain expected this afternoon, 31C Listen Live: Surf 102.5 Facebook: Surf 102.5 -- © Copyright SURF 102.5 FM 2022-06-27

Telecoms labour union calls for NBTC to stop DTAC-True merger By Thai Enquirer The National Telecoms state enterprise labor union network, composed of the NT company union, the Defenders of TOT, the TOT staff alumni association, CAT staff alumni association have joined together with analysts to oppose a merger between True and DTAC. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264093-telecoms-labour-union-calls-for-nbtc-to-stop-dtac-true-merger/

By Thai Enquirer The National Telecoms state enterprise labor union network, composed of the NT company union, the Defenders of TOT, the TOT staff alumni association, CAT staff alumni association have joined together with analysts to oppose a merger between True and DTAC. The group called for the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) to stop the incipient merger. Prasarn Ja-ngu-leuam, President of the NT labor union and representative of the network of NT state enterprise labor union, said that the merger between True and DTAC would have a direct impact on the operations of National Telecommunications Plc (NT), and there would also be effects on free market competition in the domestic telecom business. Full story: https://www.thaienquirer.com/41216/telecoms-labour-union-calls-for-nbtc-to-stop-dtac-true-merger/ -- © Copyright Thai Enquirer 2022-06-27 - 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 27 June 2022 by Chili Radio Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264090-world-sports-news-monday-27-june-2022-by-chili-radio/

Listen to the news: Rugby League - New South Wales levelled the State of Origin series with a 44-12 win over Queensland in Perth. The Blues, who have won three of the last four series, edged a tight first half 14-12 before scoring five unanswered tries in the second. Queensland won the first game 16-10 and will host the decider in Brisbane on 13 July. Cricket - England need 113 runs with eight wickets in hand to complete another final-day victory against New Zealand in the third Test at Headingley Leeds Yorkshire. Set 296 to win, they finished on 183-2 on day four but England wicketkeeper Ben Foakes has been ruled out of the final day after testing positive for Covid-19. Football - Transfer News - English Premier League side Nottingham Forest have signed Nigeria forward Taiwo Awoniyi from Union Berlin for a club record fee. The 24-year-old joins newly promoted Forest on a five-year deal for a reported 20 m euros. and Wales captain Gareth Bale has decided to join MLS side Los Angeles FC after leaving Real Madrid last month. He has publicly stated he enjoys spending time on the American West Coast, having played there in pre-season competitions and been back on holiday with his family. Download the Chili Radio app : https://chiliradio.app for Chili Pop and Chili Classics. -- © Copyright Chili RADIO 2022-06-27 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!

Protests against EGAT’s purchase of electricity Luang Prabang Dam A network of civil society groups in eight provinces of Thailand, through which the Mekong River flows, has submitted a petition to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha expressing their concerns over the planned signing of Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), between the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) and a consortium of private dam builders, for the purchase of electricity from the Luang Prabang dam in the Lao PDR. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264083-protests-against-egat’s-purchase-of-electricity-luang-prabang-dam/

A network of civil society groups in eight provinces of Thailand, through which the Mekong River flows, has submitted a petition to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha expressing their concerns over the planned signing of Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), between the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) and a consortium of private dam builders, for the purchase of electricity from the Luang Prabang dam in the Lao PDR. The Luang Prabang Dam is being developed by CK Power, in joint venture with PT Company Limited, CH. Karnchang Plc and the Petro Vietnam Power Corporation. The dam is located on the Mekong River in Luang Prabang and will have thecapacity to produce 1,460 megawatts of electricity, of which 1,400 megawatts are to be sold to EGAT. The run-off river hydroelectric plant can produce an average of 6,577 million units of electricity per annum. The unit purchase price is 2.8432 baht and the electricity supply will commence on January 1st, 2030. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/protests-against-egats-purchase-of-electricity-luang-prabang-dam/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-06-27 - 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 PM urges public not to panic over Covid-19 Omicron’s BA.4/BA.5 strain By Nop Meechukhun National – Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O’Cha urges the public not to panic over Covid-19 Omicron’s BA.4/BA.5 strain, insisting that the Ministry of Public Health has been monitoring the spreading situation closely. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264082-thai-pm-urges-public-not-to-panic-over-covid-19-omicron’s-ba4ba5-strain/

By Nop Meechukhun National – Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O’Cha urges the public not to panic over Covid-19 Omicron’s BA.4/BA.5 strain, insisting that the Ministry of Public Health has been monitoring the spreading situation closely. Government spokesperson Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana spoke yesterday, June 26th, that the Prime Minister asked people not to panic about the new mutation as the Public Health Department has closely followed the spread of BA.4/BA.5. Although the World Health Organization has classified it as a strain of concern and must be monitored (VOC lineages under monitoring: VOC-LUM) because of its ability to transmit infection. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/06/26/thai-pm-urges-public-not-to-panic-over-covid-19-omicrons-ba-4-ba-5-strain/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-06-27 - 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!