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by Gregers Møller A Swedish woman died after being hit in Khao Lak in Thailand by a motorcycle. The woman who reportedly was in her 60’s was hit when she crossed the road in the popular seaside resort on the Andaman coast north of Phuket. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe The woman hit her head when she fell the doctors at the hospital where she was brought in were not able to save her life, reports Aftonbladet. Full story: https://scandasia.com/swedish-woman-dies-after-being-hit-by-motorcycle-in-thailand/ -- © Copyright ScandAsia 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.

Phuket entertainment businesses call for legal 2AM closing time By Goong Nang(GN) Phuket – Phuket entertainment businesses are calling for a legal closing time extension to 2:00 A.M.. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260975-phuket-entertainment-businesses-call-for-legal-2am-closing-time/

By Goong Nang(GN) Phuket – Phuket entertainment businesses are calling for a legal closing time extension to 2:00 A.M.. A meeting was held yesterday (May 26th) at the Phuket City Hall led by the Phuket Vice Governor Arnuparb Yodkwan and the president of the Patong Entertainment Business Association Mr. Weerawit Krueasombat and other relevant officials and agencies. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Mr. Weerawit stated at the meeting, “It is a good news from June 1st that entertainment businesses will be legally allowed to open until midnight. However, this will still not fulfill nightlife tourist’s satisfaction. The closing time needs to be extended legally to 2A.M. Foreign tourists on holiday do not want to call it a night at midnight.” Full story: https://thephuketexpress.com/2022/05/27/phuket-entertainment-businesses-call-for-legal-2am-closing-time/ -- © Copyright The Phuket Express 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.

Foreign Tourist Seen Driving On The Wrong Side Of The Road In Chiang Mai TNR Staff ATTRACTING critical comments is a video clip that had been shared by a Facebook member showing a foreign tourist driving on the wrong side of a road that winds up and down a hill in Chiang Mai province and only switching to the left lane after almost hitting a motorcyclist, Amarin TV said. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260974-foreign-tourist-seen-driving-on-the-wrong-side-of-the-road-in-chiang-mai/

TNR Staff ATTRACTING critical comments is a video clip that had been shared by a Facebook member showing a foreign tourist driving on the wrong side of a road that winds up and down a hill in Chiang Mai province and only switching to the left lane after almost hitting a motorcyclist, Amarin TV said today (May 27). In a message accompanying this video clip the Facebook member, whose username is Net Naritsarut, said he recorded the foreign tourist driving on the right side of Hang Dong-Samoeng Road for an extended period with his mobile phone camera as he followed him on the left side. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe At a curve the foreigner almost hit a motorcyclist coming the other way but managed to brake on time, he said, adding that it was then that the foreigner realised he had been driving on the wrong side of the road and switched to the left lane. Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2022/05/27/foreign-tourist-seen-driving-on-the-wrong-side-of-the-road-in-chiang-mai/ -- © Copyright THAI NEWSROOM 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.

The Kata and Karon areas in Phuket are still struggling with few tourists, say local business operators By Goong Nang(GN) Phuket- The Kata and Karon sub-districts in the Mueang Phuket district have not recovered like other areas in Phuket after many Covid -19 restrictions had been relieved, said local business operators yesterday, May 26th, 2022. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260973-the-kata-and-karon-areas-in-phuket-are-still-struggling-with-few-tourists-say-local-business-operators/

By Goong Nang(GN) Phuket- The Kata and Karon sub-districts in the Mueang Phuket district have not recovered like other areas in Phuket after many Covid -19 restrictions had been relieved, said local business operators yesterday, May 26th, 2022. Business operators in the Kata and Karon area told the Phuket Express, “Many businesses in Kata and Karon were shut down in the past two years since the Covid -19 pandemic started. Many of these businesses are shut down even now for a variety of reasons, stemming from still ongoing restrictions around nightlife or having returned to their home provinces during Covid-19 and never returning.” Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe “More tourists are coming to Phuket daily but not in Kata and Karon when compared to nearby areas like Patong, which has seen a significant recovery, much of it driven by nightlife converted to restaurants. With bars legally opening on June 1st in Phuket we expect Patong to get even busier but are concerned about Kata and Karon.” the local operators explained. Full story: https://thephuketexpress.com/2022/05/27/the-kata-and-karon-area-in-phuket-are-still-struggling-with-few-tourists-say-local-business-operators/ -- © Copyright The Phuket Express 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.

Indian tourist’s gold necklace worth 85,000 baht allegedly stolen by two women in South Pattaya, seventh such incident in a row By Tanakorn Panyadee South Pattaya — A 28-year-old Indian tourist stated that he had his gold necklace worth 85,000 baht allegedly stolen by two women in South Pattaya, marking the seventh similar incident in the Pattaya area over a few weeks. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260972-indian-tourist’s-gold-necklace-worth-85000-baht-allegedly-stolen-by-two-women-in-south-pattaya-seventh-such-incident-in-a-row/

By Tanakorn Panyadee South Pattaya — A 28-year-old Indian tourist stated that he had his gold necklace worth 85,000 baht allegedly stolen by two women in South Pattaya, marking the seventh similar incident in the Pattaya area over a few weeks. Early this morning, May 27th, at 3.30 a.m., Pol. Maj. Saijai Khamchula from the Pattaya Police Station responded to a theft report of a golden necklace at the entrance of Soi Pattaya 11 on Beach Road, Nong Prue sub-district, Bang Lamung, Chonburi. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe A 28-year-old Indian tourist, Mr. Gourab Paul, who reported the case, told Pattaya Police that while he was heading back to his hotel with his friends after a night out in South Pattaya, two women surrounded him and offered him companionship. One of the individuals then walked behind him, furtively stripped him of his gold necklace that he stated was worth 85,000 baht, and escaped. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/05/27/indian-tourists-gold-necklace-worth-85000-baht-allegedly-stolen-by-two-women-in-south-pattaya-seventh-such-incident-in-a-row/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 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.

Na Jomtien and Chonburi Police announce alcohol ban/required seating during 2022 Creamfields Thailand in Pattaya By Tanakorn Panyadee Pattaya — Na Jomtien and Chonburi police announced an alcohol ban and required seating (no dancing) during the 2022 Creamfields Thailand in Pattaya, although organizers have yet to respond in public as of press time to the alcohol portion while confirming the seating part. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260971-na-jomtien-and-chonburi-police-announce-alcohol-banrequired-seating-during-2022-creamfields-thailand-in-pattaya/

By Tanakorn Panyadee Pattaya — Na Jomtien and Chonburi police announced an alcohol ban and required seating (no dancing) during the 2022 Creamfields Thailand in Pattaya, although organizers have yet to respond in public as of press time to the alcohol portion while confirming the seating part. The police announcement was released today just before the event kicks off tomorrow. The event organizers, however, have not made any response to this announcement, neither confirming nor denying the statement. Some unconfirmed reports on social media, however, state Na Jomtien officials had originally informed the organizers on April 20th of these restrictions but they had only been further highlighted after police made social media reminders this morning. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe According to the post by Na Jomtien and Chonburi Police, the order is to comply with Chonburi Communicable Disease Committee order No. 143/2564 dated December 1, 64 on urgent measures to prevent the crisis caused by the Coronavirus Disease 2019 or disease. Despite easings of restrictions, this order remains legally still in effect. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/05/27/na-jomtien-and-chonburi-police-announce-alcohol-ban-required-seating-during-2022-creamfields-thailand-in-pattaya/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 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.

Girlfriend allegedly burns down her boyfriend’s friend’s home this morning in Pattaya because he didn’t contact her By Tanakorn Panyadee Nong Prue sub-district, Chonburi — An enraged girlfriend allegedly burned down the house of her boyfriend’s friend this morning out of rage after being unable to find him. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260970-girlfriend-allegedly-burns-down-her-boyfriend’s-friend’s-home-this-morning-in-pattaya-because-he-didn’t-contact-her/

By Tanakorn Panyadee Nong Prue sub-district, Chonburi — An enraged girlfriend allegedly burned down the house of her boyfriend’s friend this morning out of rage after being unable to find him. Early this morning, at 12.30 a.m. on May 27th, Pattaya firefighters and police were notified of an alleged arson at a house in the Nong Prue sub-district, Bang Lamung, Chonburi. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Police arrived and found the residents of a wooden house escaping from the fire that was spreading rapidly. The fire was finally extinguished, but most of the property was totally destroyed. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/05/27/girlfriend-allegedly-burns-down-her-boyfriends-friends-home-this-morning-in-pattaya-because-he-didnt-contact-her/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 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.

Thailand and Japan Discuss Ways to Enhance Regional Cooperation by Krajangwit Johjit BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand and Japan are exploring options to enhance regional ties to ensure peace and prosperity for the Asia-Pacific region. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260969-thailand-and-japan-discuss-ways-to-enhance-regional-cooperation/

by Krajangwit Johjit BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand and Japan are exploring options to enhance regional ties to ensure peace and prosperity for the Asia-Pacific region. Bilateral cooperation and proper response to the Russia-Ukraine conflict were among the topics discussed during a meeting between Thai Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in Tokyo on Thursday (26 May). Gen Prayut flew to Japan to attend the 27th International Conference on the Future of Asia (Nikkei Forum) which was held from May 25 - 27, 2022. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe According to government spokesperson Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana, Gen Prayut congratulated Kishida on the successful establishment of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) which was held in Tokyo earlier this week. The IPEF was established by the United States and twelve other countries to strengthen regional ties and ensure a strong, resilient, and clean economy for the region. Regarding the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the Japanese Prime Minister stressed the need for the international community to unite their voice in opposing Russia’s aggression against Ukraine. The Thai leader also spoke out on the issue, emphasizing the importance of diplomatic efforts in ending the war as soon as possible. The meeting between the two leaders is expected to strengthen bilateral cooperation on economic and security issues established following the Japanese Prime Minister’s official visit to Thailand earlier this month. -- © 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.

Trying to find a good condo is getting tougher in Pattaya OPINION | by ASEAN NOW I am only going on personal experience, but trying to find a good value condo in the Pattaya area is getting tougher. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260968-trying-to-find-a-good-condo-is-getting-tougher-in-pattaya/

OPINION | by ASEAN NOW I am only going on personal experience, but trying to find a good value condo in the Pattaya area is getting tougher. Having been in the same condo I decided it was time to move and maybe enjoy a different area in Pattaya. Having experienced the decline in tourists due to the Covid pandemic of the past three years, I thought there must be a huge amount of choice. I now realise that Pattaya is again back in fashion and that is evident by the number of Thais who flock here every weekend and start taking their selfies all over the place. With international travellers also returning many landlords are at last seeing some light at the end of the tunnel. I have lost count of the number of large condos I have visited where they keep saying we are sold out and have almost no rentals to show you. It would seem the lure of higher daily returns when renting out a condo via Airbnb is also taking quite a few prime units off the agents lists too. Another frustrating issue is the habit of some realtors to still post condos for rent, when they were actually rented up to six months back. It may be a way of showing they have a lot of inventory, but it is very time consuming and annoying for the clients looking. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe As prime areas like Cozy Beach and Pratamnak are getting expensive I thought I would venture East to check out Na Jomtien or even Bang Saray. Both are quieter areas but with fantastic beaches and lower rentals. However, it seems the 20 kms along from Pattaya to Sattahip is just one big construction site for a new expressway. Unlikely to be complete for another year, I certainly would not want to endure those traffic jams and dust for 12 months! My observations are concerning Pattaya so I cannot speak about the situation in Bangkok, Hua Hin or say Phuket. Let us know. So at the moment, I suppose to find my ideal 50-60m2 of space will just take a bit longer and unfortunately may cost me a bit more too. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 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. 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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Night Venues Warned to Follow Prevention Measures After Reopening BANGKOK (NNT) - Nightclubs, bars, and other nightlife entertainment venues have been warned to strictly adhere to Covid-19 prevention measures as they prepare to reopen for business next month. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260929-night-venues-warned-to-follow-prevention-measures-after-reopening/

Government Seeks Vaccine Supply for Smallpox and Monkeypox BANGKOK (NNT) - The government is seeking to secure a supply of smallpox vaccine from the World Health Organization (WHO) in order to boost public immunity in the event of a viral outbreak. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260925-government-seeks-vaccine-supply-for-smallpox-and-monkeypox/

Boy creates QR code to trace missing elderly people with memory problems A 15-year-old Thai student has created a QR code system for use by elderly people suffering from Alzheimer’s disease or other age-related memory loss. The system will help their family locate their elder relative if they go missing from home, according to the Facebook page of the Mirror Foundation. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260923-boy-creates-qr-code-to-trace-missing-elderly-people-with-memory-problems/

Amazing Thailand: Now people from far and wide pay homage to kilometer marker for lottery numbers Daily News Thai Caption: Numbers revealed Daily News reported that people armed with joss-sticks and flowers and other "divining devices" were coming from far and wide to pay homage to a roadside kilometer marker. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260907-amazing-thailand-now-people-from-far-and-wide-pay-homage-to-kilometer-marker-for-lottery-numbers/

Daily News Thai Caption: Numbers revealed Daily News reported that people armed with joss-sticks and flowers and other "divining devices" were coming from far and wide to pay homage to a roadside kilometer marker. The apparently powerful marker in Khalameh sub-district of Surin in Thailand's north east has provided the answer to lottery wins on many occasions, it was claimed. There was a steady stream of the faithful arriving all day to pray for riches. One of them, Utthorn, 59, said he and his relatives had rented a pick-up to come and get lucky. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe He said there were various methods to divine the numbers such as putting numbered ping pong balls in an earthenware jar and drawing them - his preferred method. He drew 805 for the three numbered one and 54 for the two. "But really," he explained earnestly, "it's all about how much merit you make". The next draw is Thursday June 1st next week. ASEAN NOW notes, somewhat skeptically, that with the amount of stories daily about omens for the lottery, we have just about covered every number by now. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-05-27 - 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. 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

What Is The Future Of Pattaya’s Walking Street? By Editor Pattaya’s most infamous street is not scheduled for knockdown according to mayor-elect Poramet Ngampichet. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260906-what-is-the-future-of-pattaya’s-walking-street/

By Editor Pattaya’s most infamous street is not scheduled for knockdown according to mayor-elect Poramet Ngampichet. During a tour this week of the never-ceasing repavement and cable- burying areas, he said that Walking Street was an essential part of the resort’s tourist future. Plans to re-orientate Walking Street into a leisure paradise for families with theme parks, classy restaurants and new shopping arcades appear to be taking a back seat. Before and during the Covid pandemic, Pattaya authorities had suggested that the resort’s future might resemble Miami, Singapore or Abu Dhabi in which business centers lie apparently side-by-side with leisure pursuits. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe There had also been suggestions that the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), might fund a wholesale “family” redevelopment of Walking Street to complement the neighboring Bali Hai port facilities which have benefitted from external funding. Various beach reclamation projects and transport improvements, including ring roads and motorways, are also EEC projects. However, there is a growing consensus that Pattaya must rely on its traditional tourist markets after more than two years as a ghost town. The war in Ukraine and the ongoing absence of the overseas Chinese market has doubled-down on this feeling that Pattaya needs to walk before taking up running. However, City Hall stresses that Pattaya has already progressed from its Sin City image. Source: https://royalcoastreview.com/2022/05/what-is-the-future-of-pattayas-walking-street/ -- © Copyright Royal Coast Review 2022-05-27 - 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.