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Picture: Daily News The Sattahip district chief mobilized a large force of officers on Na Jomtien beach yesterday evening to ensure that the sands, roads and footpaths on a 1 km stretch were free of traders. The traders moved in over the last 2-3 months after the completion of 600 million baht's worth of beach restoration work, reported Daily News. Mostly at night there were traders clogging the beach, roads and footpaths meaning that tourists could not move about freely - according to the law. Picture: Daily News The traders have complained bitterly but been told that they are not welcome here and will be prosecuted if they don't comply. Yesterday evening Acting Major Chartchai Sripho-orn addressed a large contingent on the sands; there were harbor department staff, department of provincial administration officers, Sattahip police, soldiers and municipality officers. Picture: Daily News He took to the mike to speak of the mess and traffic caused by the illegal traders and warning anyone who breaches the order that they will be prosecuted. The beach was a "treasure for the people" noted the media. Picture: Daily News The formerly narrow sands have been completely transformed like over Pratumnak Hill where huge sums have been spent to widen the beach between north and south Pattaya. Different authorities operate there. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-06-28 - 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

Police corruption: Chief calls for investigation after claims that cops are selling the evidence - cars Picture: Thai Rath The provincial chief of the Nakhon Sri Thammarat police in southern Thailand has called for an investigation into activities at the Thung Song police station. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264208-police-corruption-chief-calls-for-investigation-after-claims-that-cops-are-selling-the-evidence-cars/

Picture: Thai Rath The provincial chief of the Nakhon Sri Thammarat police in southern Thailand has called for an investigation into activities at the Thung Song police station. Claims were made online and on Thai TV that a former chief of the station and now a bigwig in the local force was benefitting from the sale of cars that were being stored for evidentiary purposes after things like crime and accidents. Pol Maj-Gen Somchai Seutortrakoon responded to the potentially damaging allegations following an incident at the weekend where a clip was filmed. Thai Rath also reported that the Office of the National Anti Corruption Commission had got involved in a case last July at Thung Song station over the selling of evidence. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-06-28 - 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

Immigration promise all staff on duty at Bangkok airport for long holiday weekends in July Daily News Thai Caption: Ready for the long weekends Head of Region 2 immigration Pol Maj-Gen Weeraphol Charoensiri told Daily News that he had instructed his deputies in charge of departures to make sure there was a full compliment of officers on duty at Suvarnabhumi airport for long holiday weekends in July. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264207-immigration-promise-all-staff-on-duty-at-bangkok-airport-for-long-holiday-weekends-in-july/

Daily News Thai Caption: Ready for the long weekends Head of Region 2 immigration Pol Maj-Gen Weeraphol Charoensiri told Daily News that he had instructed his deputies in charge of departures to make sure there was a full compliment of officers on duty at Suvarnabhumi airport for long holiday weekends in July. Though he still cautioned travellers to make sure they arrived at check-in at least 3 hours before departure. Weeraphol noted that with the Covid-19 situation improving by the day and with other restrictions now a thing of the past, there are far more travellers both leaving and entering Thailand. This will be especially true in July with several long weekends. Large numbers are expected to be leaving for the Hajj in Saudi Arabia from July 1st to 3rd. Then there is the 13th to 17th July that begins with the public holiday of Buddhist Lent on the 13th. Finally there is HM King's birthday on July 28th, the start of another four day weekend break. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-06-28 - 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 - Tuesday June 28 2022 Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264205-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-tuesday-june-28-2022/

Listen to the news: Two Indian women were arrested at Suvarnabhumi airport yesterday.. after security x-rayed their luggage and found two armadillos, 35 turtles, 50 lizards and 20 snakes, all alive and moving around.. The women were about to board a flight to India, but will now face criminal charges. A senior doctor has warned the public not to become complacent.with regards to Covid-19, he advised those who have received three vaccine doses should consider obtaining a fourth dose booster shot, and to seek medical advice. Prime Minister Prayut appeared unconcerned at a recent Nida poll that placed ‘Thaksin Shinawatra’s daughter Paetong-tarn as the most likely candidate to be the next prime minister, leaving Prayut in 4 place. The PM said: his administration had to address a range of problems, some of which were harder to resolve than others. Bangkok’s governor Chadchart has asked the electricity authority to carry out safety checks on 400 power transformers and power cables across the Capital after a fire at a local market killed two people on Sunday, investigations into the cause of the fired continue, However the governor has said work to relocate power cables underground will be speeded up. Thailand's Royal Air Force will conduct an investigation into the death of a Private who was found hanged at a parachute training facility in Bangkok. The man had previously been diagnosed as being depressed. Bangkok has been ranked the second best city in the world and the best city in Asia for digital nomads, much to the delight of the Tourism Authority, The survey by British company ‘Instant Group’ that looks into RE thinking the work space..looked at 80 cities. Research estimates there are some 35 million digital nomads worldwide, Region: Indonesian President Joko Widodo will meet with President Putin on Thursday in Moscow, while he’s unlikely to influence Putin over the war in Ukraine, he is expected to discuss higher costs associated with the global food supply, and other domestic issues. The Asean special envoy Cambodia’s Foreign Minister has urged Myanmar’s military rulers not to hold Aung San Suu Kyi, appealing for leniency ahead of his visit due tomorrow. Fine and sunny some cloud and showers Chiang Mai: Bright becoming cloudy with rain this afternoon 34C Bangkok: Sunny thundershowers 34C Pattaya and SE: Bright SUNNY 31C Phuket and the South: Bright, Cloudy thundershowers 30C Hua Hin: Bright becoming cloudy with some rain likely this afternoon 32C Listen Live: Surf 102.5 Facebook: Surf 102.5 -- © Copyright SURF 102.5 FM 2022-06-28 - 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!

Everyone Is Invited To The 24th Hua Hin Red Cross Fair by Editor A press conference has been held to formally announce the 24th Annual Red Cross Fair 2022, Dignitaries including the Hua Hin Mayor, Mr Nopporn Wutthikul, were eager to invite all members of the community to the event before taking to the streets of downtown in a fleet of tuk-tuks Hua Hin to spread the news. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264197-everyone-is-invited-to-the-24th-hua-hin-red-cross-fair/

by Editor A press conference has been held to formally announce the 24th Annual Red Cross Fair 2022, Dignitaries including the Hua Hin Mayor, Mr Nopporn Wutthikul, were eager to invite all members of the community to the event before taking to the streets of downtown in a fleet of tuk-tuks Hua Hin to spread the news. The Fair aims to raise funds for relief activities, natural disaster assistance and services to the underprivileged, handicapped and a variety of charitable activities in the Hua Hin region. The family fun event will be held between Friday 8th and Sunday 17th July, in the area of 25 rai behind the Blúport Resort Mall. Prizes including three motorcycles, over 100 bicycles, 10 gold necklaces, refrigerators, electrical appliances and many other donated items will be on offer with a 20 baht per ticket raffle. Every day from 5:30 p.m. to 24:00 p.m. there will be a market offering low priced products and consumer goods, furniture, flowers and ornamental plants with local food booths. The fair will also feature Government agency exhibition booths, student performances, and retro-style dancing. An amusement park with modern rides from various countries. and leading singers many bands happen every night throughout the event. Source: https://royalcoastreview.com/2022/06/everyone-is-invited-to-the-24th-hua-hin-red-cross-fair/ -- © Copyright Royal Coast Review 2022-06-28 - 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 - Tuesday 28 June 2022 by Chili Radio Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264193-world-sports-news-tuesday-28-june-2022-by-chili-radio/

Listen to the news: Basketball - American basketball star Brittney Griner is scheduled to stand trial in Russia on Friday on charges of illegal cannabis possession. The 31-year-old, a three-time WNBA league champion and seven-time All-Star, could face 10 years in prison if convicted. Griner was detained on 17 February at a Moscow-area airport after cannabis oil was allegedly found in her luggage. Cricket - England romped to victory on the final day of the third Test against New Zealand at Headingley Yorkshire to seal a stunning 3-0 series win. The hosts scored the 113 runs needed to complete their chase of 296 in only 65 minutes as they won by seven wickets. Tennis - Defending champion Novak Djokovic says the possibility of not being allowed to contest another Grand Slam for 11 months is "motivation" for Wimbledon after his quest for a fourth successive title began with a four-set victory over South Korean world number 81 Kwon Soon-woo 6-3 3-6 6-3 6-4. The 20-time major winner missed the Australian Open following a row over his vaccine status, while proof of vaccination is also currently required to gain entry into the United States. Download the Chili Radio app : https://chiliradio.app for Chili Pop and Chili Classics. -- © Copyright Chili RADIO 2022-06-28 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!

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Abhisit Doubts Prayut Could Efficiently Run The Country At All By Thai Newsroom Reporters Former prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva. Photo: INN News FORMER PREMIER ABHISIT Vejjajiva questioned Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s ability to run the country at all since he could not even find a few hours to spend responding to last week’s House interpellation. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264191-abhisit-doubts-prayut-could-efficiently-run-the-country-at-all/

Former prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva. Photo: INN News By Thai Newsroom Reporters FORMER PREMIER ABHISIT Vejjajiva questioned Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s ability to run the country at all since he could not even find a few hours to spend responding to last week’s House interpellation. During a seminar held at parliament on the 90th anniversary of the 1932 Revolution of Siam, Abhisit said he wondered if Prayut could efficiently run the country in the first place since the coup leader-turned-premier failed to attend last week’s House interpellation which directly involved him. “Given his failure to have managed to find a few hours to respond to a House interpellation, which had been scheduled beforehand, how could the prime minister possibly run the country in the first place?” said the former premier and former leader of Democrat Party. Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2022/06/27/abhisit-doubts-prayut-could-efficiently-run-the-country-at-all/ -- © Copyright THAI NEWSROOM 2022-06-28 - 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!

Covid Fear Lingers In Krabi Despite Face Mask Mandate Being Eased TNR Staff Ao Nang beach. Photo: Jukka (CC BY 2.0) DESPITE the government having announced on Friday that people may now take off their face masks, many tourist business operators and workers in Krabi province are still worried about catching Covid-19 because there are people doing so everyday and the virus is also mutating, TV Channel 7 said yesterday (June 27). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264190-covid-fear-lingers-in-krabi-despite-face-mask-mandate-being-eased/

Ao Nang beach. Photo: Jukka (CC BY 2.0) TNR Staff DESPITE the government having announced on Friday that people may now take off their face masks, many tourist business operators and workers in Krabi province are still worried about catching Covid-19 because there are people doing so everyday and the virus is also mutating, TV Channel 7 said yesterday (June 27). In lifting the face mask mandate the government said those who are vulnerable and infected should continue wearing them and while it is now up to the rest of the general public whether they do so or not, they were told these masks are essential in crowded or poorly ventilated places. Reporters from this TV channel visited some popular tourist spots in this southern province and saw that some foreign tourists had already started taking off their face masks but Thai tourists were still wearing them. Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2022/06/27/covid-fear-lingers-in-krabi-despite-face-mask-mandate-being-eased/ -- © Copyright THAI NEWSROOM 2022-06-28 - 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!

Thailand: an emerging middle power in Asia Ministry of Foreign Affairs | Government of the Netherlands Remco van Wijngaarden with his husband and their three children. 'We are a regular family here.'//Image: ©Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken As a child, Remco van Wijngaarden wanted to become a diplomat. He has been the Dutch ambassador to Thailand for a year now. A wonderful country to live with his husband and children. ‘We're an regular family here. And Thailand is very interesting to work in, the country is gaining political and economic importance in the region.’ Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264189-thailand-an-emerging-middle-power-in-asia/

Remco van Wijngaarden with his husband and their three children. 'We are a regular family here.'//Image: ©Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken Ministry of Foreign Affairs | Government of the Netherlands As a child, Remco van Wijngaarden wanted to become a diplomat. He has been the Dutch ambassador to Thailand for a year now. A wonderful country to live with his husband and children. ‘We're an regular family here. And Thailand is very interesting to work in, the country is gaining political and economic importance in the region.’ What was the first thing that struck you about Thailand? ‘My husband and I have been holidaying in Thailand for years, and that includes when we lived in China. What struck me initially was the city of Bangkok. It is the second most popular city in the world for tourists, and it’s obvious why. It has everything and offers an exciting mix of contrasts. Skyscrapers alongside old neighbourhoods, and chic Michelin-starred restaurants alongside stalls selling the world’s best street food. It’s such a wonderful and pleasant juxtaposition. Bangkok is an international city and yet the culture here is still distinctly Thai. What I enjoy about living here is that I now have the opportunity to learn about life in Thailand beyond what the tourists see. And now that the coronavirus restrictions have been lifted, I can finally start travelling to other parts of this large country. And I can visit Laos and Cambodia, which the embassy in Bangkok also serves. I am also the Netherlands’ Permanent Representative to the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific, (UNESCAP), the UN’s largest regional organisation. Its aim is to promote socioeconomic growth in the region. The Netherlands has been a member since 1947 because, at the time UNESCAP was established, the Netherlands still had sovereignty over areas in the region.’ The Dutch Ambassador in Thailand, Remco van Wijngaarden. You have three young children and are married to a man. How do people in Thailand respond to your rainbow family? ‘We have been here a year now and things are going very well. Before Thailand, we lived in Shanghai where I was consul-general. Even though Shanghai is China’s most tolerant city, life was not always simple for us as a family. Often we couldn’t be fully open about our identities and had to retreat back into ‘the closet’, as it were.' 'Only once did the Chinese authorities extend an informal invitation for an event to my husband Carter. Here, on the very first day I was introduced at the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs, I was asked how my husband and family were doing and whether we were enjoying living in Thailand. Invitations to events here are always for both of us, and that makes a world of difference.' 'However, our marriage is unfortunately not legally recognised in Thailand, and that can sometimes be a hassle. But there is a lot of public support for same-sex marriage. Some temples also bless same-sex marriages. And the Thai government recently approved registered partnerships for LGBTIQ+ couples, which is a major step towards greater equality in Thailand. 'My eldest daughter is black and our two youngest children are biracial, as is my husband. We want to help our kids become resilient and at the same time protect them from racism and discrimination.’ Here we are a regular family. At the same time, I am increasingly aware that we can serve as an example to others. I was recently involved in the opening of an online workshop about LGBTIQ+ storytelling, which the Netherlands funded. I spoke briefly to the audience about my husband and children – more to set them at ease than anything else. The impact was bigger than I had expected. While I was talking I heard people cheering and applauding. And people asked a lot of questions. An important question I ask myself when choosing a country to work in, including Thailand, is whether I can make a difference in terms of my work and whether our family will thrive there. How open and tolerant is the society? My eldest daughter is black and our two youngest children are biracial, as is my husband. We want to help our kids become resilient and at the same time protect them from racism and discrimination.’ Full story: https://www.government.nl/latest/weblogs/meet-the-ambassadors/2022/meet-the-ambassador-thailand --2022-06-28

Thai economy to keep growing amid inflation exceeding target, central bank says By Panithan Onthaworn The Bank of Thailand (BoT) said on Monday the economy will grow in 2022 and 2023 thanks to domestic demand and tourism, despite inflation rising above its target range. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264187-thai-economy-to-keep-growing-amid-inflation-exceeding-target-central-bank-says/

By Panithan Onthaworn The Bank of Thailand (BoT) said on Monday the economy will grow in 2022 and 2023 thanks to domestic demand and tourism, despite inflation rising above its target range. “Going forward, the recovery in domestic demand and tourism industry will be major drivers of the Thai economy,” assistant governor of the bank’s Monetary Policy Group, Piti Disyatat, told an analysts meeting. The BoT’s current growth projection is 3.3 percent this year, followed by 4.2 percent in 2023. However, Piti warned that there is a greater chance that inflation may be higher than anticipated, breaching the target range of 1-3 per cent. Thailand saw its biggest jump on inflation in almost 14 years in May, with a 7.1 per cent jump year-on-year. Full story: https://www.thaienquirer.com/41248/thai-economy-to-keep-growing-amid-inflation-exceeding-target-central-bank-says/ -- © Copyright Thai Enquirer 2022-06-28 - 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!

Bangkok ranked 2nd best city worldwide, best in Asia for digital nomads New study recognises the Thai capital’s affordability, connectivity, transportation, and fantastic cuisine. TAT Newsroom Bangkok (file photo) Bangkok – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is pleased to report that Bangkok has been ranked the second best city in the world and the best city in Asia for digital nomads, in a new study by UK-based flexible working solutions provider The Instant Group. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264186-bangkok-ranked-2nd-best-city-worldwide-best-in-asia-for-digital-nomads/

Bangkok (file photo) New study recognises the Thai capital’s affordability, connectivity, transportation, and fantastic cuisine. TAT Newsroom Bangkok – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is pleased to report that Bangkok has been ranked the second best city in the world and the best city in Asia for digital nomads, in a new study by UK-based flexible working solutions provider The Instant Group. Mr. Yuthasak Supasorn, TAT Governor, said “This is a wonderful accolade for both Bangkok and Thailand, recognising as it does the Thai capital’s modernity, connectivity, and affordability attributes. It is even more rewarding when considering how well it complements Thailand’s goal of growing its digital nomad travel sector under the ‘Visit Thailand Year 2022: Amazing New Chapters’ campaign.” Second only in the world to Lisbon, Portugal in the global ranking of 80 cities for digital nomads, Bangkok scored well in the key areas of affordability, weather, broadband speed, scenery, and transport. Its impressive placing was helped by the wide variety of excellent local cuisine and street food on offer, the more than 15,000 high-speed Wi-Fi hotspots available, great transport options, and some of the lowest priced accommodation available globally. Bangkok was also one of only two Asian cities to make it into the survey’s top 10 cities from around the world, the other being Seoul in 7th place. Research has shown there are already 35 million digital nomads worldwide, and with advances in technology, remote working and workplace culture it is thought that by 2035, this number could be one billion. Predictions say the global nomadic workforce will account for one in every three employees. Alongside Bangkok, Thailand also offers other popular destinations ideal for digital nomads, such as Phuket, Samui, and Chiang Mai. Source: https://www.tatnews.org/2022/06/bangkok-ranked-2nd-best-city-worldwide-best-in-asia-for-digital-nomads/ -- © Copyright TAT NEWS 2022-06-28 - 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!

Probe ordered into whether Sutthisan police ignore illegal gambling A fact-finding committee has been set up by the Metropolitan Police Bureau (MPB) to find out whether police in the Sutthisan area of Bangkok had deliberately turned a blind eye to illegal gambling, which was uncovered during a raid by the MPB on the night of June 24th/25th. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264184-probe-ordered-into-whether-sutthisan-police-ignore-illegal-gambling/

A fact-finding committee has been set up by the Metropolitan Police Bureau (MPB) to find out whether police in the Sutthisan area of Bangkok had deliberately turned a blind eye to illegal gambling, which was uncovered during a raid by the MPB on the night of June 24th/25th. 52 gamblers, a number of them foreigners, were taken into police custody and about 4.3 million baht in cash was seized at the location. Pol Maj-Gen Jirasan Kaewsang-ek, deputy commissioner of the MPB, said yesterday (Monday) that the raid was carried out based on investigation of the gambling den. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/probe-ordered-into-whether-sutthisan-police-ignore-illegal-gambling/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-06-28 - 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!

Could Thailand now be the place to book a holiday? OPINION | by Michael Bridge File photo There seems to be a visible change in Bangkok and the resorts around Thailand with the airports receiving international travelers at long last. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264183-could-thailand-now-be-the-place-to-book-a-holiday/