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Residents of the Muang district of Thailand’s southern province of Nakhon Si Thammarat held a protest jog on Saturday night against the alleged inaction by local authorities in fixing the malfunctioning decorative lamp posts installed along a road in front of the King Rama IX public park. The protesters used the flash lights in their smart phones as they ran from the park along the otherwise unlit road connecting Mamuang Song Ton, Po Sadet and Nai Muang sub-districts. The protesting joggers were accompanied by an illuminated truck relaying protest messages through its public address system. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/protest-against-faulty-fancy-lamp-posts-in-nakhon-si-thammarat/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-05-31 - 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.

Personal Data Protection Law comes into force on June 1 After a two-year postponement, Thailand’s Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) will come into force on June 1st, according to Deputy Government Spokesperson Rachada Dhnadirek. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261221-personal-data-protection-law-comes-into-force-on-june-1/

After a two-year postponement, Thailand’s Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) will come into force on June 1st, according to Deputy Government Spokesperson Rachada Dhnadirek. She said that the law will provide assurance to members of the public that their personal data will be protected and will not be used by unauthorised people. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Under the law, people or entities responsible for controlling or processing personal data must receive consent from the data’s owner for the collection, use of or disclosure of their personal data. They must also inform the data’s owner about the reason for using their personal data and to what purposes it will be put. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/personal-data-protection-law-comes-into-force-on-june-1/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-05-31 - 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.

Price of diesel in Thailand to rise by another one baht/litre as global prices surge The Fuel Fund Executive Committee decided today (Monday) to increase the retail price of diesel fuel by 1 baht to 33 baht per litre from tomorrow. The new price will remain for at least a week, as the committee will meet again on June 6th to decide whether the price should be further adjusted. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261220-price-of-diesel-in-thailand-to-rise-by-another-one-bahtlitre-as-global-prices-surge/

The Fuel Fund Executive Committee decided today (Monday) to increase the retail price of diesel fuel by 1 baht to 33 baht per litre from tomorrow. The new price will remain for at least a week, as the committee will meet again on June 6th to decide whether the price should be further adjusted. Director of the Oil Fuel Fund Office Wisak Watanasap said that it is necessary to increase the price of diesel because the global are rising, due to the easing of lockdown measures in China and the reduction in US strategic oil reserves, as well as speculation that the price of crude oil will remain high next week. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Crude climbed rose to over $120 a barrel today, hitting a two-month high, while markets wait to see if the European Union member states will agree to ban Russian oil imports. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/price-of-diesel-in-thailand-to-rise-by-another-one-baht-litre-as-global-prices-surge/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-05-31 - 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.

Thailand reports first case of monkeypox in transit passenger to Australia Thailand has reported its first case of Monkeypox, in an air passenger travelling from Europe who stopped over at an international airport in Bangkok for about two hours prior to transiting onto a flight to Australia, where he later developed symptoms, according to the Disease Control Department. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261219-thailand-reports-first-case-of-monkeypox-in-transit-passenger-to-australia/

Thailand has reported its first case of Monkeypox, in an air passenger travelling from Europe who stopped over at an international airport in Bangkok for about two hours prior to transiting onto a flight to Australia, where he later developed symptoms, according to the Disease Control Department. 12 crew members and passengers on the same flight, who were in close contact with the infected traveller, have now been quarantined in Thailand for seven days, adding that none of them have shown any symptoms associated with monkeypox, but they will be isolated for 21 days to ensure they are safe, according to Head of the Bureau of Epidemiology Dr. Chakkarat Pittayawonganon. Lab tests on five tourists in Phuket, including three brothers from Ireland, who were initially thought to be infected with monkeypox after they developed blisters, show that they were infected with herpes, said Dr. Chakkarat, not monkeypox. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thailand-reports-first-case-of-monkeypox-in-transit-passenger-to-australia/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-05-31 - 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.

Campaign to stop use of Thai numerals in official documents A signature collection campaign has been launched on social media, calling for state agencies to end the use of Thai numerals in official documents, for the sake of digital development. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261218-campaign-to-stop-use-of-thai-numerals-in-official-documents/

A signature collection campaign has been launched on social media, calling for state agencies to end the use of Thai numerals in official documents, for the sake of digital development. Over 1,300 people had signed up by 6pm today (Sunday) in support of the campaign, which was launched via the change.org website. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe The campaign’s initiator pointed out that, as a person engaged in digital activities on daily basis, Thai numerals used in calculation pose an obstruction to the use of digital documentation. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/campaign-to-stop-use-of-thai-numerals-in-official-documents/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-05-31 - 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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Have the authorities perhaps lost the plot? OPINION Last Saturday the Chonburi province saw recorded Covid cases under a manageable figure with Bang Lamung district which includes Pattaya averaging less than 100 cases a day. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261216-have-the-authorities-perhaps-lost-the-plot/

OPINION Last Saturday the Chonburi province saw recorded Covid cases under a manageable figure with Bang Lamung district which includes Pattaya averaging less than 100 cases a day. Therefore, nightlife in the area is now allowed to operate until midnight all over the region, especially in Pattaya. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is keen to encourage local and overseas travellers and has been promoting and even in some cases being the main sponsor of special events around the country One such event The Hua Hin Jazz Festival 2022 seemed to attract large crowds despite heavy rain falling on Hua Hin for much of Saturday. The rain finally cleared for the start of the festival, before falling again mid-way through American star Kenny G’s set. “Sorry about the rain”, Kenny told the audience. The wet weather didn’t take anything away from the event, with the crowd seemingly enjoying every minute of Kenny G’s two-hour set. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Creamfields Pattaya TAT was behind bringing the Creamfields music event over from the UK to Pattaya for two nights of top international DJs and lights and special effects on a massive stage. Creamfields is a large British dance-music festival featuring world-class DJ's and live acts. Due to Creamfield’s reputation in the UK, the Pattaya tickets sold out online within hours of going on sale. Hosted by Nong Nooch Gardens, this monster event would attract many to stay in the region for the two nights event. There were many photos online showing thousands enjoying the UK events and even the poster to promote Creamfields Pattaya also showed masses dancing and having a good time. However apparently, rumours started surfacing on social media as the venue was being set up, showing row upon row of white plastic chairs in front of the stage. Also, local authorities decided at the last minute to remind festivalgoers that alcohol was banned and no dancing too. Having laid out up to THB4,300 to attend many were naturally upset that the whole point of these mega event, is it is a large dance-music festival featuring world-class DJ's and live acts. I am assuming that the TAT and local authorities plus the host venue must have done their own research before agreeing to go ahead in the first place. It is not hard to find Creamfields described on Wikipedia, as an electronic dance music festival series founded and organised by British club promoter Cream. Their UK edition takes place on August Bank Holiday weekends, with a number of international editions held across various territories worldwide. Over 280,000 people have attended the last UK version, with a daily attendance of 70,000. I think for once the public has a right to know when will sense prevail. With Thai airports stopping test and go and Thailand Passes, surely isn’t it now safe to enjoy ourselves, whether squashed together at a bar on Walking Street or at an open-air festival. Maybe if you went to these events, please let us have your views too? -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-05-31 - 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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National Park authority warns of jail and million baht fines - gives details of species in care Naew Na Thai Caption: Jail - million baht fine! National Park authority says stop selling and hunting wild animals Naew Na reported the comments of the director of the Wildlife Conservation office of Thailand's national parks authority. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261167-national-park-authority-warns-of-jail-and-million-baht-fines-gives-details-of-species-in-care/

Naew Na Thai Caption: Jail - million baht fine! National Park authority says stop selling and hunting wild animals Naew Na reported the comments of the director of the Wildlife Conservation office of Thailand's national parks authority. He said that currently there are 26,065 wild animals in care as a result of various reasons. Many were in care awaiting return to the wild after rehabilitation. Some would have to be kept in cages until their death, however. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Picture: Naew Na There were 189 Tiger lions (this may be a liger, notes ASEAN NOW, or tigers and lions). There are 27 leopards, eight fire tigers, 225 different varies of bear, 2,456 gibbons and lemurs, 194 lorises, 877 hawks and 87 otters. These are not pets, he said, and their possession could lead to five years in jail and/or fines of half a million baht. People trading in such species could expect double that in fines and imprisonment. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-05-30 - 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 Picture: Naew Na Picture: Naew Na Picture: Naew Na

Video: Pick-up runs over unidentified older man lying down in the road and flees Picture: 77kaoded 77kaoded reported on the death of an unidentified 55-65 year old man who was run over in Thepparak Road KM marker 1 in Muang district of Samut Prakan just after midnight this morning. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261165-pick-up-runs-over-unidentified-older-man-lying-down-in-the-road-and-flees/

Picture: 77kaoded 77kaoded reported on the death of an unidentified 55-65 year old man who was run over in Thepparak Road KM marker 1 in Muang district of Samut Prakan just after midnight this morning. The man had horrific head injuries. There were plenty of gawkers in attendance, some apparently taking pictures on their phones. The media had a video of the aftermath in which they interviewed a 22 year old motorcyclist called Thanawut. Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe He said he had just missed the man who was lying in the middle of the road. He was riding back to help him out when he saw a pick-up travelling behind a taxi who went over the man then drove off. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-05-30 - 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 He immediately called the police who are hoping that CCTV will identify the pick-up driver.

Thai people not confident to remove their masks - better to wear them to protect yourself, Thai media Picture: INN Thai media INN reported that Thais still felt a lack of confidence when it comes to removing their face masks. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261162-thai-people-not-confident-to-remove-their-masks-better-to-wear-them-to-protect-yourself-thai-media/

Picture: INN Thai media INN reported that Thais still felt a lack of confidence when it comes to removing their face masks. One said she wanted to keep it on for now. They based this on a fact finding mission to the Thao Suranari Monument in Muang district of Nakhon Ratchasima, NE Thailand. From June 1st Korat will be a "Blue" pilot zone for easing of certain Covid regulations including mask wearing. Though exactly what date the changes will take effect remains to be seen. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Tourist Miss Siriwimon Jampamoon, 35, said she was not confident to remove her face covering. She still feared Covid-19 infection from the customers at her business and subsequent infection of family members. So she was still planning on wearing her mask for now. INN did not report if they asked anyone else except this solitary woman though their picture showed most everyone in masks at the monument yesterday, notes ASEAN NOW. So will YOU remove YOUR mask if the regulations permit? -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-05-30 - 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

"Luuk Thoraphee" arrested for attack of father and elder brother Picture: INN INN reported on the arrest of a Thai man who smashed up the family home and attacked his father and elder brother because he couldn't get money to satisfy his addiction to yaba (meth mixed with caffeine, a drug of choice in Thailand). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261160-luuk-thoraphee-arrested-for-attack-of-father-and-elder-brother/

Picture: INN INN reported on the arrest of a Thai man who smashed up the family home and attacked his father and elder brother because he couldn't get money to satisfy his addiction to yaba (meth mixed with caffeine, a drug of choice in Thailand). Theeraphon, 26, from Khon Kaen had recorded a video of the antics of his younger sibling in Nam Phong district. Yesterday Nam Phong police chief Pol Col Pornsak Ngamdee said that the 67 year old father of the suspect called Phromma had reported about his son Jenkhwan, 22. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe He wanted his son to undergo drug rehab. A urine test had the telltale purple result. The suspect admitted drug use and was taken into custody. The father decided not to press charges for assault. ASEAN NOW notes that the media - as they invariably do in such cases - referred to the suspect as a "luuk thoraphee" - a reference to a story from the Thai Ramakian (Ramayana) about an ungrateful buffalo son. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-05-30 - 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

Pilot swaps the skies for the streets! Udon man hit by pandemic delivers for Grab instead Image: Siam Rath Siam Rath went to visit a commercial pilot from Udon Thani after he made an amusing Facebook post. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261159-pilot-swaps-the-skies-for-the-streets-udon-man-hit-by-pandemic-delivers-for-grab-instead/

Image: Siam Rath Siam Rath went to visit a commercial pilot from Udon Thani after he made an amusing Facebook post. Ditthawat Wongkamchan or "Eddie" went to the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand to renew his commercial pilot's licence. But he was dressed in the garb of his new employment - as a Grab food delivery rider. The clerk said "Are you here to delivery food?" Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Eddie explained that no, he was here to update his licence, a situation that caused some mirth. Eddie explained that the pandemic meant he couldn't get work in the skies so he had decided to go to Bangkok to get money to support his wife and three children. It was a case of needs must for the pilot who has swapped the sky for more terrestrial employment in the last two years. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-05-30 - 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

Rag and bone "charmer" left bloodied after axe attack Picture: Siam Rath Poh Teck Tung rescue services were called to Pracha-Uthit Soi 74/2 in the Thung Kru area of Bangkok last night after a dealer in second hand goods - what Brits of a certain age used to call a rag and bone man - was attacked with an axe. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261158-rag-and-bone-charmer-left-bloodied-after-axe-attack/