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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. Manas Maliphrom was bloodied with a broken right arm. He said that he was always getting into trouble after affairs with other men's women. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Four men attacked him on this occasion and the police told him to get a medical report before they would take action. Siam Rath reported that he is married to a 50 year old woman called Nang. They called him "jao saneh" - a kind of charmer or playboy. -- © 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

New Ban Pala-U Reservoir to boost water supply to Hua Hin By Online Reporter The construction of a new reservoir is set to bring a significant and much needed boost to the supply of water to parts of Hua Hin. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261156-new-ban-pala-u-reservoir-to-boost-water-supply-to-hua-hin/

By Online Reporter The construction of a new reservoir is set to bring a significant and much needed boost to the supply of water to parts of Hua Hin. Construction of the new Ban Pala-U Reservoir is now 72 percent complete and is on schedule to open in 2023, according to Mr. Prapit Chanma, director-general of the Royal Irrigation Department. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe The reservoir will alleviate some of the problems regarding water shortages for people living in the Huai Sat Yai sub-district of Hua Hin. More than 1,095 households, with an irrigation area of 6,490 rai, are set to benefit from improved water supply once the reservoir opens. The new Ban Pala-U Reservoir will dramatically increase the water storage capacity in Huai Sat Yai from the existing 1.9 million cubic meters to 10.46 million cubic meters. Full story: https://www.huahintoday.com/local-news/new-ban-pala-u-reservoir-to-boost-water-supply-to-hua-hin/ -- © Copyright Hua Hin Today 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.

Don't smoke weed and drive - it's the same as DUI of alcohol Siam Rath carried a report in the lead up to the official relaxation of rules on the use of mariuana and hemp products that come into force on June 9th. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261155-dont-smoke-weed-and-drive-its-the-same-as-dui-of-alcohol/

Siam Rath carried a report in the lead up to the official relaxation of rules on the use of mariuana and hemp products that come into force on June 9th. They quoted a deputy at the Ministry of Public Health called Dr Thongchai Kiratihattayakorn as saying that House representatives and the Department of Land Transport were still in the process of clarifying the law. But his advice was not to use weed products - marijuana or hemp - and drive. This, he admitted was not specifically the remit of the MoPH who were more concerned with the annoyance caused by smoke from weed. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe The report went with the headline that those who use weed and drive could expect similar penalties to those who drink and drive. Confusion still reigns in Thailand as to how the law will be applied and if and how it will be enforced, notes ASEAN NOW. In a sense it is a moot point because the ingestion of more than tiny amounts of THC - the drug that makes users high - remains illegal no matter what. -- © 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

Lottery anticipation reaching fever pitch! Locals hope ratsnakes making out will provide the key! Daily News Thai Caption: Getting the best (lottery) numbers Daily News reported that people in Thailand were getting very excited as they prepare for the latest state lottery draw. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261153-lottery-anticipation-reaching-fever-pitch-locals-hope-rat-snakes-making-out-will-provide-the-key/

Daily News Thai Caption: Getting the best (lottery) numbers Daily News reported that people in Thailand were getting very excited as they prepare for the latest state lottery draw. This is due on Wednesday June 1st, notes ASEAN NOW. The unexpected appearance of snakes in houses is one way that Thais use to forecast the numbers as such events are seen as auspicious omens. The latest of these happened at the home of Kanjana Jamroon at house number 7 in Moo 16 of Ban Bangsai village in Chachoengsao, central/east Thailand. Seven people stay at the house where there are children aged 6 and 3. Two two meter long "ptyas" or rat snakes were videoed making out in a coiled embrace in front of a bedroom at the property. Relatives and locals were figuring out all the numbers in hopes of coming up with the desired combination that would make them rich. -- © 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

EV Bikes to Feature at Bangkok Motorbike Festival 2022 by Na-ark Rojanasuvan BANGKOK (NNT) - AJ Advance Technology Pcl (AJA) showcased e-bikes at the recently-concluded Bangkok Motorbike Festival 2022 over the weekend, amid growing demand for electric vehicles (EVs) in Thailand. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261151-ev-bikes-to-feature-at-bangkok-motorbike-festival-2022/

by Na-ark Rojanasuvan BANGKOK (NNT) - AJ Advance Technology Pcl (AJA) showcased e-bikes at the recently-concluded Bangkok Motorbike Festival 2022 over the weekend, amid growing demand for electric vehicles (EVs) in Thailand. AJA CEO Pichai Panjasanka also promoted the company’s latest model, the “T9” e-bike, which is powered by a 3,000-watt motor, has a top speed of 106 kilometers per hour, and carries a swappable lithium battery. Pichai noted that AJA brought several EVs to the kingdom over the past three years, including electric bikes, motor bikes and tricycles. During the event, held from May 27-29, AJA also showcased the “AJ ENERGY Swap Station” that offers an alternative battery recharging solution on the road. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe The company is planning to begin establishing swap stations in Bangkok before expanding coverage to remote provinces. AJA aims to sell at least 60,000 EVs annually and gain at least 15% of the local market share . According to Pichai, the company’s core target audience consists of regular motorists, delivery riders and motorcycle taxi drivers. The majority of the company’s EVs are Chinese imports with key features, including quick charging, high-capacity batteries, distinct designs and eco-friendliness. -- © Copyright NNT 2022-05-28 - 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.

Online crime: Nearly 30,000 cases in the last three months alone since RTP established report center Daily News Thai Caption: Warning about online dangers Daily News reported that in the last three months alone since RTP chief Pol Gen Suwat Chaengyodsuk set up a center to report online crime the police had been asked to investigate 29,345 cases. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261150-online-crime-nearly-30000-cases-in-the-last-three-months-alone-since-rtp-established-report-center/

Daily News Thai Caption: Warning about online dangers Daily News reported that in the last three months alone since RTP chief Pol Gen Suwat Chaengyodsuk set up a center to report online crime the police had been asked to investigate 29,345 cases. Most of these involved Facebook and Line, both very widely used by Thai consumers as social media and business platforms. Pol Lt-Gen Damrongsak Kittipraphat outlined how account holders should protect themselves against being hacked so that one hack on one platform did not lead to the other being compromised too. He described this as like having two keys to your house. He said that his chief had set up the report center that had been running since March 1st this year. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe From then until May 27th the Information Technology Crime Suppression Center that Damrongsak heads had dealt with the following "top ten" crimes: 1. Ordering goods that were not sent comprising 10,500 cases 2. Being tricked into getting money for online work by providing reviews on platforms like TikTok and Line - 3,599 cases 3. False loans - 2,962 4. Call center crime - 2,274 5. "Hybrid Scams" - 1,368 6. Investment scams - 1,203 7. Fake profiles used to borrow money - 901 8. Ponzi schemes - 808 9. False advertising - 431 10. Romance scams - 293. He urged people to call the PCT (so- called "cyber cops") on 1441 to report online crime. Daily News repeated the standard rhetoric about the concern of Thai PM Prayuth Chan-ocha for the people when it comes to online crime. -- © 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

Prachuap readies for resumption of nightlife, new ‘blue zone’ from June 1 By Online Reporter File photo Provincial officials have been putting the final preparations in place for the resumption of nightlife from June 1. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261148-prachuap-readies-for-resumption-of-nightlife-new-‘blue-zone’-from-june-1/

File photo By Online Reporter Provincial officials have been putting the final preparations in place for the resumption of nightlife from June 1. From Wednesday, many bars, pubs, karaoke venues and other night spots will be able to reopen throughout Prachuap Khiri Khan following an easing of the restrictions put in place to limit the spread of COVID-19. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe For some nightspots, June 1 will be the first time they have been allowed to open in two years. Last week, Mr. Sathien Charoenruen, Governor of Prachuap Khiri Khan Province said that the province has integrated all relevant agencies to prepare information for the opening of nightlife, in accordance with the government policy that will also see the whole of Prachuap Khiri Khan classed as a ‘blue zone’ area. Full story: https://www.huahintoday.com/local-news/prachuap-readies-for-resumption-of-nightlife-new-blue-zone-from-june-1/ -- © Copyright Hua Hin Today 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.

"This isn't Pattaya at Songkran!" - dad goes to cops after son injured in attack Picture: Thai Rath A resident of a housing estate in Bang Saothong, Samut Prakan went to the local police after his three year old son was injured when drunken revellers in the street threw a lump of concrete through the back window of his car. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261147-this-isnt-pattaya-at-songkran-dad-goes-to-cops-after-son-injured-in-attack/

Picture: Thai Rath A resident of a housing estate in Bang Saothong, Samut Prakan went to the local police after his three year old son was injured when drunken revellers in the street threw a lump of concrete through the back window of his car. Kiatkhun Umklang, 32, was on his way home with his 22 year old girlfriend and 3 year old son. He was furious when the road leading up to a bridge was blocked by two pick-ups and people dancing in the street to loud music. He honked his horn three times to no avail before parking on the left. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe The revellers were in no mood to get out of the way and an argument ensued in which beer bottles were thrown at the couple and the concrete was tossed through the back of a Honda Jazz in which the young kid was sleeping. Picture: Thai Rath The family was patched up with stitches in hospital before a report was filed with the Bang Saothong police. The story hit social media resulting in Thai Rath meeting the victim in the area next day for some pointing at the scene. Kiatkhun said he was fed up with people partying in the road like this. "This isn't Bang Saen or Pattaya at Wan Lai, you know," he observed referring to the traditional celebration in those places at Songkran. -- © 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

Jerusalem Flag March: Israeli nationalists stream through Muslim Quarter By Raffi Berg BBC News The BBC's Yolande Knell in Jerusalem: "The Israeli marchers... are celebrating their presence at this spot" Thousands of flag-waving Israelis have marched through Muslim areas of East Jerusalem's Old City in an event seen as highly provocative by Palestinians. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261146-jerusalem-flag-march-israeli-nationalists-stream-through-muslim-quarter/

The BBC's Yolande Knell in Jerusalem: "The Israeli marchers... are celebrating their presence at this spot" By Raffi Berg BBC News Thousands of flag-waving Israelis have marched through Muslim areas of East Jerusalem's Old City in an event seen as highly provocative by Palestinians. The Palestinian presidency said Israel was "playing with fire". It comes at a time of particularly high tensions following months of deadly incidents. The march celebrates Israel's capture of East Jerusalem in the 1967 war. Full story: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-61611304 -- © Copyright BBC 2022-05-30

Murder in south: Employee stabs boss after cash advance is denied Picture: Thai Rath Thai Rath reported on a murder in Surat Thani in southern Thailand yesterday where a factory owner was stabbed through the heart by an employee after an argument over an advance on his wages. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261141-murder-in-south-employee-stabs-boss-after-cash-advance-is-denied/

Picture: Thai Rath Thai Rath reported on a murder in Surat Thani in southern Thailand yesterday where a factory owner was stabbed through the heart by an employee after an argument over an advance on his wages. Police lieutenant Phuwanat Noophinit of the Phuphin constabulary responded after reports of a stabbing at a coffee grinding factory in Tha Chang sub-district. Blood was found at the scene. The factory owner Thanaphon Rianthong, 31, from Phuket was stabbed in the left side with a knife that pierced his heart. He died on the way to hospital. It was believed that the assailant - Suphawat "Beer" Nakrin, 28, an employee, had not gone far. The area was surrounded. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Beer was found hiding in the undergrowth 300 meters from the site of the stabbing. He had bloodstains and was in possession of the knife. He told investigators that he habitually carried a knife. He had asked his boss for an advance on his wages but after this was denied and he was scolded an argument ensued. He was detained and charged with murder. -- © 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

Ukraine war: President Zelensky visits Kharkiv in first trip outside Kyiv region Ukraine's President Zelensky in Kharkiv, as intense fighting continues in the region Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has visited troops in the Kharkiv region, on the country's battered eastern front line. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261138-ukraine-war-president-zelensky-visits-kharkiv-in-first-trip-outside-kyiv-region/

Ukraine's President Zelensky in Kharkiv, as intense fighting continues in the region Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has visited troops in the Kharkiv region, on the country's battered eastern front line. It was his first official trip outside the Kyiv region since the Russian invasion began on 24 February. He was pictured in a bullet-proof vest surveying ruins in Kharkiv city. Full story: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-61625512 -- © Copyright BBC 2022-05-30

Ukraine war: Russia says 'liberation' of Donbas its key priority By Patrick Jackson BBC News A Ukrainian soldier inspects Russian shell damage in Marinka, Donetsk region, this weekend.IMAGE SOURCE, REUTERS The "liberation" of eastern Ukraine's Donbas region is an "unconditional priority" for Russia, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has said in an interview. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261134-ukraine-war-russia-says-liberation-of-donbas-its-key-priority/

A Ukrainian soldier inspects Russian shell damage in Marinka, Donetsk region, this weekend.IMAGE SOURCE, REUTERS By Patrick Jackson BBC News The "liberation" of eastern Ukraine's Donbas region is an "unconditional priority" for Russia, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has said in an interview. Defending Russia's ongoing military operation more than three months after it invaded, he said again it was aimed at "demilitarising" its neighbour. He repeated the Kremlin's widely ridiculed line that Russia is fighting a "neo-Nazi regime". Full story: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-61628473 -- © Copyright BBC 2022-05-30

Most overseas arrivals in Thailand this year come from India Indian tourists represent the most foreign arrivals in Thailand so far this year. 100,884 arrived between January 1st and May 24th, said Government Spokesman Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana yesterday (Sunday). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261131-most-overseas-arrivals-in-thailand-this-year-come-from-india/