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Officials confirm SHA approval required and midnight closing for Hua Hin nightspots By Online Reporter File photo Operators of nightlife outlets in Hua Hin and throughout Prachuap Khiri Khan have been warned that only approved venues will be allowed to reopen from June 1. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261475-officials-confirm-sha-approval-required-and-midnight-closing-for-hua-hin-nightspots/

File photo By Online Reporter Operators of nightlife outlets in Hua Hin and throughout Prachuap Khiri Khan have been warned that only approved venues will be allowed to reopen from June 1. From today (Wednesday), many bars, pubs, karaoke venues and other nightspots in the province can reopen as part of a major easing of restrictions put in place to help curb the spread of COVID-19. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe However, on Tuesday (May 31) the provincial administration issued an order confirming that only venues that have received the necessary safety certifications are allowed to reopen. In order to reopen, nightlife outlets must have received the SHA or SHA PLUS approval in accordance with the public health office for Prachuap Khiri Khan and the Ministry of Tourism and Sports. Full story: https://www.huahintoday.com/local-news/officials-confirm-sha-approval-required-and-midnight-closing-for-hua-hin-nightspots/ -- © Copyright Hua Hin Today 2022-06-02 - 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.

Thai PM orders strict surveillance of entertainment venues on their first day of reopening in many areas By Adam Judd PHOTO: Prachachat National – Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O’Cha ordered strict surveillance of entertainment venues, including bars, pubs, soapy massage parlors, and karaoke lounges, as the businesses have returned legally for the first time since April of 2021 yesterday, June 1st, in some provinces. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261474-thai-pm-orders-strict-surveillance-of-entertainment-venues-on-their-first-day-of-reopening-in-many-areas/

PHOTO: Prachachat By Adam Judd National – Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O’Cha ordered strict surveillance of entertainment venues, including bars, pubs, soapy massage parlors, and karaoke lounges, as the businesses have returned legally for the first time since April of 2021 yesterday, June 1st, in some provinces. Government spokesperson Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana told the Associated Press this morning that the Prime Minister had assigned related agencies to inspect and follow up on the establishments after the first day of the reopening on Wednesday whether they are qualified under Thai Stop COVID 2 Plus and properly registered for their reopening with the district office. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe All entertainment venues are being reminded to strictly comply with the COVID Free Setting. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/06/01/thai-pm-orders-strict-surveillance-of-entertainment-venues-on-their-first-day-of-reopening-in-many-areas/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-06-02 - 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.

Thai government to launch mobile app for cannabis growers to register next week By Panithan Onthaworn Thai officials on Wednesday urged people interested in cultivating cannabis and hemp to register via a mobile application as the plants will be removed from the Type 5 narcotics list on June 9. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261473-thai-government-to-launch-mobile-app-for-cannabis-growers-to-register-next-week/

By Panithan Onthaworn Thai officials on Wednesday urged people interested in cultivating cannabis and hemp to register via a mobile application as the plants will be removed from the Type 5 narcotics list on June 9. The application is called “Plookganja” and it will be available to download on the same day that the delisting officially takes place, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe The announcement is in line with official guidance for individuals to grow cannabis and hemp at home without a permit, but the grower must inform the authorities of the amount and location of those plants. Full story: https://www.thaienquirer.com/40584/thai-government-to-launch-mobile-app-for-cannabis-growers-to-register-next-week/ -- © Copyright Thai Enquirer 2022-06-02 - 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.

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PM blames reduced education budget on fewer students due to declining birth rate Thailand’s declining birth rate over the past several years has resulted in fewer students and a commensurate reduction in education budget, from about 330 billion baht this fiscal year to about 325.9 billion baht for 2023, said Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha in parliament, as he responded to opposition MPs’ questions about why the education budget had been cut, today (Wednesday), the second day of the three-day first reading debate on the annual national budget. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261442-pm-blames-reduced-education-budget-on-fewer-students-due-to-declining-birth-rate/

COVID to Become Communicable Disease under Surveillance BANGKOK, June 1 (TNA) – Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said he would propose to categorize COVID-19 as a communicable disease under surveillance and set aside a plan to declare it an endemic disease. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261445-covid-to-become-communicable-disease-under-surveillance/

Now Dengue fever is spreading across SE Asia by ASEAN NOW The Thailand Department of Disease Control (DDC), has been warning that this year’s seasonal dengue outbreak could be more severe than usual, following three early deaths in 2022. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261471-now-dengue-fever-is-spreading-across-se-asia/

by ASEAN NOW The Thailand Department of Disease Control (DDC), has been warning that this year’s seasonal dengue outbreak could be more severe than usual, following three early deaths in 2022. This is already half the total for all of 2021. Dr Opas Karnkawinpong, director-general of the DDC, said that as summer approaches, cases of dengue fever, as well as other diseases such as diarrhea and heatstroke, increase dramatically. According to Dr Opas, only six people died from dengue last year, but three dengue fatalities have already been reported in the first three months of 2022. All three deaths involved patients who were either recovering from or actively being treated for COVID-19. Other countries have been affected Thailand is not alone as the Philippines have reported this week that in Zamboanga City their City Health Office (CHO) said Tuesday that it has recorded a total of 2,223 dengue cases with nineteen deaths in the city since January. Over in Singapore, the number of cases reported so far this year has already exceeded the whole of 2021 and is already climbing towards the levels in 2020 when Singapore saw its worst dengue outbreak. To borrow terms, officials there said that we’ve become familiar with over the last two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, the effective reproductive number – the number of people infected by the mosquitoes infected by one dengue carrier – needs to be kept below 1 to curb transmission. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe And that isn’t currently happening. Experts there know some circumstantial factors that may be responsible for the current outbreak. The recent warm weather is conducive to mosquito population growth. DENV3, the current dominant serotype behind most cases now, has not circulated at such levels before 2021. The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control reported that in 2022, and as of 5 May, 785 736 cases and 588 deaths have been reported. The majority of cases have been reported from Brazil (607,546) and most deaths are from Indonesia (229). Since the previous CDTR published on week 14, 492 404 new cases and 181 new deaths have been reported. According to their figures in 2022 up to April 25th Thailand had 889 cases and no deaths have been reported. This is an increase of 276 cases and no deaths since 5 April 2022. What is Dengue? Dengue is a viral infection transmitted to humans through the bite of infected mosquitoes called Aedes aegypti, which usually bite between two hours after sunrise and two hours before sunset. The most common symptoms are fever with any of the following: nausea, vomiting, rashes, aches, and pains, like eye pain or typically behind the eyes, muscle, joints, or bones. Dengue and COVID-19 share some early clinical symptoms, like fever, body ache and fatigue, so more may have sought medical attention in the past two years or so. The availability of rapid diagnostics in GP clinics is another factor. Of course, there are small steps most of us are already familiar with, such as removing stagnant water, using the myENV app to get alerts about clusters, as well as the increased use of sprays, long-sleeved and legged clothing, and residual indoor spraying around the home. Fortunately, there are long-term technological solutions around the corner, the two most likely over the years ahead of being the use of Wolbachia mosquitoes and dengue vaccination. Singapore has been leading the way internationally in using Wolbachia mosquitoes since 2016 in a suppression strategy – where male mosquitoes infected with the Wolbachia bacteria are released to mate but the resultant eggs cannot produce offspring, thus making the wild population crash. The data from the pilot field sites in Tampines and Yishun over the last few years suggest the approach is remarkably successful in cutting mosquito populations there. We can live in hope, meanwhile during the hot rainy season be alert for those pesky mosquitoes. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-06-02 - 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. 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

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Thai Edible Insect Products More Popular among Americans NONTHABURI, June 1 (TNA) – Thailand’s edible insect products and insect-based protein are gaining popularity in the United States, according to the Department of International Trade Promotion. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261401-thai-edible-insect-products-more-popular-among-americans/

NONTHABURI, June 1 (TNA) – Thailand’s edible insect products and insect-based protein are gaining popularity in the United States, according to the Department of International Trade Promotion. Phusit Ratanakul Sereroengrit, director-general of the department, said that the department found from its survey on Thai export opportunities that insect consumption was growing steadily and significantly in the US. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe “For the US market, edible Thai insect products should be developed and diversified. There should be ready-to-eat products, snacks and protein bars. Frozen insect products can extend product lifetimes,” he said. Full story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-952443 -- © Copyright Thai News Agency 2022-06-01 - 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.

Commercial and State Banks Ready to Comply With PDPA by Na-ark Rojanasuvan BANGKOK (NNT) - Thai commercial banks and other financial institutes have signaled their readiness to comply with the newly enforced Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA). The aim is to provide more comprehensive online safety for individuals. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261400-commercial-and-state-banks-ready-to-comply-with-pdpa/

by Na-ark Rojanasuvan BANGKOK (NNT) - Thai commercial banks and other financial institutes have signaled their readiness to comply with the newly enforced Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA). The aim is to provide more comprehensive online safety for individuals. The Thai Bankers Association and the Government Financial Institutions Association (GFA) acknowledged that the PDPA, which went into effect today (June 1st), will play a crucial role in protecting personal data. It is also expected to set the standards for collecting, disclosing and utilizing information. Banks under both organizations have committed to complying with the new regulations, which will enhance cybersecurity and inspire confidence in the future development of the financial services industry as a whole. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe The associations also noted that customers will likely see changes in consent policies relating to the use of personal information for various banking products and services. These include mobile banking services and conventional on-site services. Additionally, banking institutes will adjust the presentation of their products and services in compliance with the PDPA. The two associations are recommending that customers take the time to learn about the PDPA, along with relevant adjustments to the policies of their banks. -- © Copyright NNT 2022-06-01 - 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.

April Tourism Numbers Signal Economic Recovery by Na-ark Rojanasuvan BANGKOK (NNT) - The relaxation of travel restrictions in support of Thailand’s economic recovery has been accompanied by signs of improvement across all sectors, according to the central bank. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261397-april-tourism-numbers-signal-economic-recovery/

by Na-ark Rojanasuvan BANGKOK (NNT) - The relaxation of travel restrictions in support of Thailand’s economic recovery has been accompanied by signs of improvement across all sectors, according to the central bank. The Bank of Thailand (BOT) said the tourism sector performed especially well in April, even as fewer European and Russian citizens visited the kingdom amid the ongoing armed conflict in Ukraine. The central bank explained that improved tourism sector performance subsequently assisted the service and transport sectors, while also elevating domestic consumption as well as the labor market situation. Moderate expenditures on services and non-durable products meanwhile led to private consumption indicators expanding by 8.1% year-over-year in April after a seasonal adjustment, up from 0.8% the previous month. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe This improvement has been attributed to diminishing anxieties over the pandemic, even as consumer confidence took a hit due to higher living expenses. The overall labor market also saw improvement in April, with the number of employees registered under Section 33 of the Social Security Act climbing to 11.2 million, up 0.4% from the previous month. The central bank acknowledged, however, that the labor market remains fragile, adding that it intends to keep it under closer observation. The headline inflation rate in April was 4.65%, a modest reduction from the previous month owing primarily to lower energy prices, while the core inflation rate remained steady. -- © Copyright NNT 2022-06-01 - 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.

Bangkok near bottom of latest world work-life balance ranking Bangkok ranks 96 out of 100 cities around the world in this year’s Work/Life Balance Index, according to software company “Kisi” in a new study released last week. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261395-bangkok-near-bottom-of-latest-world-work-life-balance-ranking/

Bangkok ranks 96 out of 100 cities around the world in this year’s Work/Life Balance Index, according to software company “Kisi” in a new study released last week. Bangkok’s ranking is similar to last year’s, in whichThailand’s capital was ranked 49 out of the 50 cities considered in 2021. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Cities topping the rankings are Oslo (Norway), followed by Bern (Switzerland), Helsinki (Finland), Zurich (Switzerland) and Copenhagen (Denmark). Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/bangkok-near-bottom-of-latest-world-work-life-balance-ranking/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-06-01 - 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.

Suvarnabhumi Expansion to Proceed as Planned by Na-ark Rojanasuvan BANGKOK (NNT) - Airports of Thailand Public Company Limited (AOT) has announced plans to continue its expansion of Suvarnabhumi Airport. The move comes amid an improving global pandemic situation, which is allowing more freedom of travel for tourists. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261394-suvarnabhumi-expansion-to-proceed-as-planned/

by Na-ark Rojanasuvan BANGKOK (NNT) - Airports of Thailand Public Company Limited (AOT) has announced plans to continue its expansion of Suvarnabhumi Airport. The move comes amid an improving global pandemic situation, which is allowing more freedom of travel for tourists. Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob projected that the international airport will see increasing activity after the situation in Ukraine eases and China relaxes its travel restrictions. Development of existing terminals in the eastern wing and expansions to the northern wing are therefore needed to better facilitate incoming visitors in the near future. According to AOT, the development of the eastern wing will have a budget of 7.8 billion baht. Once complete, it will be able to handle 15 million annual passengers. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe AOT is also working to connect the eastern and the northern wings in order to better accommodate passengers. It will submit its draft plan to the Ministry of Transport and the Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council for approval before being implemented. The draft plan is currently undergoing a feasibility study and is expected to be completed in 2023. Concerning the northern wing expansion, Minister Saksayam estimated that the plan will require a budget of 41.2 billion. The new terminal will be able to handle 30 million annual travelers and can be further developed to facilitate an additional 10 million. -- © Copyright NNT 2022-06-01 - 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.

Video: Near 3 meter King Cobra flees floods taking up residence in home 77kaoded reported that a near three meter long king cobra fleeing rain and floods had entered a house in Krabi. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261393-video-near-3-meter-king-cobra-flees-floods-taking-up-residence-in-home/

77kaoded reported that a near three meter long king cobra fleeing rain and floods had entered a house in Krabi. They publish a video of the capture of the venomous serpent in Koh Lanta. The snake catchers found the creature by a pile of wood. They had to remove the wood and take care in a narrow, darkened room to avoid being bitten. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe But after thirty minutes they were successful in removing the 2.5 meter long specimen weighing three kilograms, that was bagged and readied for its return to nature. The owner said they saw it outside at first but it quickly slithered inside. It was probably escaping the rains and flooding that had yet to disperse. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-06-01 - 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. 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