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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!

The Philippines’ Fuschia Anne Ravena wins Miss International Queen 2022 hosted in Pattaya on Saturday By Nop Meechukhun National – The Philippines’ Fuschia Anne Ravena was crowned as Miss International Queen 2022 during the coronation ceremony in Pattaya, Chonburi, June 25th. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264081-the-philippines’-fuschia-anne-ravena-wins-miss-international-queen-2022-hosted-in-pattaya-on-saturday/

By Nop Meechukhun National – The Philippines’ Fuschia Anne Ravena was crowned as Miss International Queen 2022 during the coronation ceremony in Pattaya, Chonburi, June 25th. More than 23 contestants from around the world participated in the Miss International Queen, known as the world’s biggest beauty pageant for transgender women, on Sunday at Tiffany’s Show Pattaya Theater after a one-year halt due to the situation of the Covid-19 Coronavirus. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/06/26/the-philippines-fuschia-anne-ravena-wins-miss-international-queen-2022-hosted-in-pattaya-on-saturday/ -- © 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!

Thai PM feels satisfied, knowing most Thais still voluntarily want to wear masks, government spokesperson says By Tanakorn Panyadee National — Thai Prime Minister Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha felt very satisfied to know that the majority of Thai citizens still voluntarily wanted to wear a facial mask, the government spokesperson said. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264080-thai-pm-feels-satisfied-knowing-most-thais-still-voluntarily-want-to-wear-masks-government-spokesperson-says/

By Tanakorn Panyadee National — Thai Prime Minister Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha felt very satisfied to know that the majority of Thai citizens still voluntarily wanted to wear a facial mask, the government spokesperson said. According to the government spokesperson Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana, Thai PM Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha complemented most Thai citizens for keeping their facial masks on despite the official lifting of the mask mandate in outdoor/open spaces on Thursday, June 23rd, 2022. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/06/25/thai-pm-feels-satisfied-knowing-most-thais-still-voluntarily-want-to-wear-masks-government-spokesperson-says/ -- © 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!

BKK Food Bank Initiative to Increase Food Security, Reduce Waste by Natthaphon Sangpolsit BANGKOK (NNT) - An initiative to improve food security in Bangkok while reducing waste has been launched with the involvement of the capital’s 50 district offices. These offices will receive excess food from partner entities and distribute it to vulnerable individuals. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264079-bkk-food-bank-initiative-to-increase-food-security-reduce-waste/

by Natthaphon Sangpolsit BANGKOK (NNT) - An initiative to improve food security in Bangkok while reducing waste has been launched with the involvement of the capital’s 50 district offices. These offices will receive excess food from partner entities and distribute it to vulnerable individuals. The BKK Food Bank policy is being piloted by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration’s (BMA) Bang Khun Thien district office, with an aim of increasing food security for Bangkok residents and effectively allocating aid to vulnerable individuals. During the first phase of policy’s implementation, district offices will perform the central role of receiving delivered food and distributing it accordingly. As the scheme progresses, the private sector and individuals will be able to directly send food to target communities. BKK Food Bank is a collaborative undertaking between the BMA, the private sector, civil society and agencies already undertaking similar work. Surplus food and raw materials from entities such as hotels, malls, markets, grocery stores and food centers will be distributed to those in need, including vulnerable individuals, the urban poor and individuals afflicted by disasters or emergencies. The BMA will work with partner agencies such as the Sustenance Foundation (SOS) to implement BKK Food Bank. Partner proposals will meanwhile be used to calibrate the implementation of the BKK Food Bank so that all 50 district offices can coordinate their efforts. -- © Copyright NNT 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!

Government to Inspect Chiang Mai Projects by Natthaphon Sangpolsit BANGKOK (NNT) - Authorities will travel to Chiang Mai province to check in on government projects and initiatives on Wednesday (29 June). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1264078-government-to-inspect-chiang-mai-projects/