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Big online betting operation raided in secluded hills of Pak Chong - 18 arrested Picture: Thai Rath Officers of Thailand's crime suppression division raided a luxury resort in the Khanong Phra sub-district of Pak Chong, Nakhon Ratchasima in the north east. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260884-big-online-betting-operation-raided-in-secluded-hills-of-pak-chong-18-arrested/

Picture: Thai Rath Officers of Thailand's crime suppression division raided a luxury resort in the Khanong Phra sub-district of Pak Chong, Nakhon Ratchasima in the north east. The authorities had been alerted to an online betting operation after being advised of an invitation on YouTube under the name "Jarok". The whole resort in secluded hills comprising ten rooms including an office was the base for biz99.bet and aladdin.bet. Eighteen administrators who earned 15,000 baht a month were arrested. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe The operation had 900 million baht a month turnover and was raking in 20 million in profits a month, reported Thai Rath. Electronic equipment and account ledgers were taken into evidence. The site had been in operation for 4 years and moved to Thailand last year during the pandemic. It had a new feature not seen before, automatic cash withdrawal bypassing administrators. -- © 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

Economic pressures has government mulling end of restrictions By Cod Satrusayang Thailand aims to remove remaining Covid restrictions by the beginning of July as economic pressures and inflation pushes forward the government’s timeframe for declaring an end to the pandemic, a senior government advisor said on Friday. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260883-economic-pressures-has-government-mulling-end-of-restrictions/

By Cod Satrusayang Thailand aims to remove remaining Covid restrictions by the beginning of July as economic pressures and inflation pushes forward the government’s timeframe for declaring an end to the pandemic, a senior government advisor said on Friday. Thailand found nearly 5,000 new cases of Covid-19 on Friday but with booster shots readily available and the death toll lowering by the week, the country appears ready to declare the disease as endemic. Anutin Charnvirakul, the Minister of Public Health, told reporters that there was no timeframe or pressure to rush the government on ending restrictions. Full story: https://www.thaienquirer.com/40464/economic-pressures-has-government-mulling-end-of-restrictions/ -- © Copyright Thai Enquirer 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.

China, Russia veto U.S. push for more U.N. sanctions on North Korea China and Russia vetoed on Thursday (May 26) a U.S.-led push to impose more United Nations sanctions on North Korea over its renewed ballistic missile launches, publicly splitting the U.N. Security Council for the first time since it started punishing Pyongyang in 2006. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260881-china-russia-veto-us-push-for-more-un-sanctions-on-north-korea/

China and Russia vetoed on Thursday (May 26) a U.S.-led push to impose more United Nations sanctions on North Korea over its renewed ballistic missile launches, publicly splitting the U.N. Security Council for the first time since it started punishing Pyongyang in 2006. The remaining 13 council members all voted in favour of the U.S.-drafted resolution that proposed banning tobacco and oil exports to North Korea, whose leader Kim Jong Un is a chain smoker. It would also have blacklisted the Lazarus hacking group, which the United States says is tied to North Korea. The vote came a day after North Korea fired three missiles, including one thought to be its largest intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), following U.S. President Joe Biden’s trip to Asia. It was the latest in a string of ballistic missile launches this year, which are banned by the Security Council. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/china-russia-veto-u-s-push-for-more-u-n-sanctions-on-north-korea/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-05-27

Two dead in far south - "lap nai" mentioned yet again as possible cause Picture: Thai Rath Police in Padang Basar, Songkhla in the far south of Thailand mentioned "lap nai" or microsleep as a possible cause of an apparent single vehicle accident that killed a woman and a six year old child. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260880-two-dead-in-far-south-lap-nai-mentioned-yet-again-as-possible-cause/

Picture: Thai Rath Police in Padang Basar, Songkhla in the far south of Thailand mentioned "lap nai" or microsleep as a possible cause of an apparent single vehicle accident that killed a woman and a six year old child. An ever increasing number of accidents are being attributed to the condition where drowsy drivers drop off for a moment at the wheel with often devastating consequences. Signs are up all over Thailand - usually in Thai only - that warn of the condition, especially on long straight stretches where drivers' attention can wander. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe File photo Thai Rath said that outside a water supply station a Nissan Almera plowed into a roadside lamppost. They had pictures of the vehicle in flames. Three people had been helped to hospital before rescue services arrived. Picture: Thai Rath Nisachon Chusri, 40, and six year old Phatsachon Thianchai were pronounced dead in hospital. Jakree Thianchai survived and is in a grievous condition in hospital in Hat Yai. Local police said there were no brake marks on the road that led them to the "lap nai" conclusion though they admitted there could have been another cause. They will interview Jakree if and when he recovers. -- © 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

CCSA Expects to Announce Covid an Endemic Disease Soon by Na-ark Rojanasuvan BANGKOK (NNT) - The Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) is expected to announce the transition of COVID-19 from a pandemic to an endemic sooner than later. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260878-ccsa-expects-to-announce-covid-an-endemic-disease-soon/

by Na-ark Rojanasuvan BANGKOK (NNT) - The Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) is expected to announce the transition of COVID-19 from a pandemic to an endemic sooner than later. Citing information from the Ministry of Public Health, Natapanu Nopakun, Deputy Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said related organizations are preparing plans for the transition. The move came as the number of daily COVID-19 infections is starting to stabilize. Officials also indicated that the severity of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus is less than that of seasonal flu, whereas the vaccination coverage has been increasing at a constant pace. The Deputy Spokesperson also said that with more restrictions soon to be removed, more and more activities, including on-site seminars will return, along with more tourists. Recent reports indicate that more Asian travelers -- such as those from Singapore, India, and Indonesia -- have made their way to Thailand. He asked all Thais to be good hosts, and welcome them with Thailand’s world-class hospitality. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe He reminded that quarantine measures for inbound travelers will be lifted from June 1st. In addition, all Thai nationals returning home will no longer need to register for Thailand Pass. The system itself will also be streamlined to speed up the entry application process. The CCSA also resolved to allow the reopening of entertainment venues, pubs, bars, Karaoke places, and massage parlors from next month. However, the permission is applicable only to the “Green” and “Blue” zones. These establishments can stay open until midnight. They must also formally ask for permission from local authorities and strictly follow the disease control guidelines including a ban on sharing drinking glasses, a vaccine mandate of at least 3 doses for both customers and workers, and weekly ATK tests. The details of the adjustment to the Thailand Pass system can be found on the CCSA’s official Facebook page “informationcovid19.” -- © Copyright NNT 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.

Listen to the news News27May.mp3 Two political parties, The Move Forward and Pheu Thai parties have sided with activists to oppose a bill that would keep the activities of non-governmental organizations in check. They say the proposed law would curb freedom of expression. They called on the government to take notice of the protesters to avoid further demonstrations. Prime minister Prayut is currently in japan attending a conference on the future of Asia, however several Thai demonstrators held a demonstration outside the venue saying Prayut should get out. Two young tourists were rescued after losing their way on a jungle trip in a National Park in Surat Thani. Eliza Rose and Matilda Cox were found early yesterday morning looking very tired after spending the night in the forest. They had lost their way the previous afternoon, A rescue team spent the night looking for them. In Phuket the governor has sacked a local mayor following the National Anti‑Corruption Commission finding him guilty of corruption while in office. Details were not available however the former mayor is likely to face criminal proceedings. Region: China: Schoolchildren in Shanghai will gradually resume in-person classes from next month with daily COVID-19 tests, after en extended period of lockdown. Children attending the last two years of high school - who must prepare for college entrance examinations - will return to schools across the city on Jun 6. Japan announced it will reopen to tourists from 36 countries starting Jun 10th, ending a two-year pandemic closure, but travelers will only be allowed in with tour groups. Quite a bit of rain in central Thailand Chiang Mai: Bright but with isolated thunder showers 33C Bangkok: Bright but cloudy with isolated showers 33C Pattaya and SE: sunny partly cloudy 31C Phuket and the South: Sunny Dry, , 31C Hua Hin: Fine and dry with some cloud this afternoon 32C Listen Live: Surf 102.5 Facebook: Surf 102.5 -- © Copyright SURF 102.5 FM 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.

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French tourist killed after being directly hit by speeding car at Ayutthaya intersection By Nop Meechukhun Ayutthaya – A French tourist on a bicycle was tragically killed after being directly hit by a speeding car at an intersection in Ayutthaya on Wednesday evening, May 25th. Ayutthaya provincial police, along with rescue officers and volunteers, rushed to the scene around 9:00 PM. after being alerted of the incident in which the foreign tourist was hit by a sedan and was seriously injured at the Khlong Makham Rieng intersection in Mueng district. Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Upon arrival, a wrecked rental bicycle was found lying on the road and a white sedan with a broken windshield was found nearby. The 26-year-old injured woman, identified as Camellia (last name withheld by TPN media), was found heavily bleeding with severe wounds and broken arms and legs. She was, unfortunately, pronounced dead shortly afterward. A 42-year-old car driver, whose name was withheld by law enforcement and who was still in shock, told police that he was on the way home when he noticed a green light for going straight and a red light for turning right. He then drove straight at a high speed at the same time that two female foreign tourists were biking into the middle of the intersection. He couldn’t brake in time, so the car directly crashed into one of the bikers. He was sorry about the incident and stated he would like to apologize to the family of the deceased. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/05/26/french-tourist-killed-after-being-directly-hit-by-speeding-car-at-ayutthaya-intersection/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 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.

Ambulance and minivan collide at Wichit Intersection in Phuket By Goong Nang(GN) PHOTO: Newshawk Phuket Wichit, Phuket – An ambulance that was carrying an injured person collided with a minivan that was carrying two foreign passengers at an intersection in the Wichit sub-district, Mueang Phuket. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260858-ambulance-and-minivan-collide-at-wichit-intersection-in-phuket/

PHOTO: Newshawk Phuket By Goong Nang(GN) Wichit, Phuket – An ambulance that was carrying an injured person collided with a minivan that was carrying two foreign passengers at an intersection in the Wichit sub-district, Mueang Phuket, last night (May 25th). Emergency responders were notified of the accident at the intersection of Chao Fah Tawan Tok Road and Mueang Chao Fah Road at 7:45 P.M. on Wednesday, May 25th, 2022. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe They arrived at the scene to find an ambulance from the Chalong Hospital had crashed with a minivan in the middle of the intersection. Full story: https://thephuketexpress.com/2022/05/26/ambulance-and-minivan-collide-at-wichit-intersection-in-phuket/ -- © Copyright The Phuket Express 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.

Phuket Public Health strictly following measurements to prevent monkeypox By Goong Nang(GN) Phuket- The Phuket Provincial Public Health Office is strictly following measurements to prevent monkeypox. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260857-phuket-public-health-strictly-following-measurements-to-prevent-monkeypox/

By Goong Nang(GN) Phuket- The Phuket Provincial Public Health Office is strictly following measurements to prevent monkeypox. The Phuket Provincial Public Health Chief Doctor Kusak Kukiattikoon told the Phuket Express, “No Monkeypox has been found in Phuket or Thailand at this stage. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe We have strictly followed measurements of people who arrived in Phuket from other countries. Monkeypox is similar to chickenpox which is a group of smallpox. The infection is caused by close contact.” Full story: https://thephuketexpress.com/2022/05/26/phuket-public-health-strictly-following-measurements-to-prevent-monkeypox/ -- © Copyright The Phuket Express 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.

UPDATE: Thailand Pass to be used in Monkeypox screening at airports with new RT-PCR test for the disease by Carla Boonkong & Pranee O' Connor Details of the new screening process at all international airports in Thailand were given on Wednesday by Dr Opas Karnkawinpong, the Head of the Department of Disease Control at the Ministry of Public Health. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260800-thailand-closely-monitoring-monkeypox-infections/?do=findComment&comment=17381451

Thailand Pass to be used in Monkeypox screening at airports with new RT-PCR test for the disease by Carla Boonkong & Pranee O' Connor Details of the new screening process at all international airports in Thailand were given on Wednesday by Dr Opas Karnkawinpong, the Head of the Department of Disease Control at the Ministry of Public Health. In two weeks, this may also include a new RT-PCR test for Monkeypox which is in development at Mahidol University at Ramathibodi Hospital. Travellers from Spain, the United Kingdom and Portugal are to be more closely inspected along with other passengers from 17 designated at-risk countries. Thailand puts itself on alert against Monkeypox. Officials underline that there is no need for the public to panic at this time as the Ministry of Public Health begins screening for the disease which has not yet been declared a threat under the Communicable Disease Act 2015 but is being treated as one of interest that warrants further investigation. Thai authorities are ramping up a screening process for the Monkeypox disease in respect of foreign tourists using an RT-PCR test which is in production together with incoming passenger declarations which will be coordinated through the country’s Thailand Pass online registration regime for foreign travellers. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Visitors from Spain, the United Kingdom and Portugal are particularly to be examined by officials at the Ministry of Public Health in response to advice from the World Health Organisation (WHO) to enhance screening and surveillance against any possible threat posed by a new variation of the disease which, in the last week, has been detected in up to 20 countries where it was never endemic before. Full story: https://www.thaiexaminer.com/thai-news-foreigners/2022/05/26/thailand-pass-used-in-monkeypox-screening/ -- © Copyright Thai Examiner 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.

54-year-old truck driver says he was attacked by ten men after a road rage dispute in Chonburi By Tanakorn Panyadee Phan Thong District, Chonburi - A 54-year-old male truck driver stated to law enforcement that he was attacked by ten men after a road rage dispute in Chonburi last weekend. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260856-54-year-old-truck-driver-says-he-was-attacked-by-ten-men-after-a-road-rage-dispute-in-chonburi/

By Tanakorn Panyadee Phan Thong District, Chonburi - A 54-year-old male truck driver stated to law enforcement that he was attacked by ten men after a road rage dispute in Chonburi last weekend. On May 21st, a construction materials store’s security camera in the Nong Hong sub-district, Phan Thong district, Chonburi, captured a group of young men who charged at a truck driver, physically assaulted him, and damaged his vehicle. The attacking group reportedly consisted of roughly ten men. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Chan Duangkratok, a 54-year-old truck driver and the victim, revealed his wounds and his broken windshield to local media yesterday, May 25th, claiming that the attackers hit him and his vehicle with a metal stick. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/05/26/54-year-old-truck-driver-says-he-was-attacked-by-ten-men-after-a-road-rage-dispute-in-chonburi/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 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.

Indians ranked as number one in terms of arriving Pattaya international tourists, says Chonburi Tourism and Sports Authority By Tanakorn Panyadee PHOTO: บริษัท โสภณ เคเบิ้ล ที.วี.และสื่อสาร พัทยา จำกัด Pattaya — Indians have replaced the Chinese in terms of the number one arriving Pattaya international tourists, says the Chonburi Tourism and Sports Authority. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260854-indians-ranked-as-number-one-in-terms-of-arriving-pattaya-international-tourists-says-chonburi-tourism-and-sports-authority/

PHOTO: บริษัท โสภณ เคเบิ้ล ที.วี.และสื่อสาร พัทยา จำกัด By Tanakorn Panyadee Pattaya — Indians have replaced the Chinese in terms of the number one arriving Pattaya international tourists, says the Chonburi Tourism and Sports Authority. Ms. Ampai Sakdanukuljit Sliwinski, a Tourism and Sports official, stated today, May 26th, at the monthly meeting of the Pattaya Business and Tourism Association (PBTA) at the Shambhala Hotel Pattaya, that 91,823 tourists have arrived in Chonburi recently. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe In April, the top five tourists were from India (4,216), the United Kingdom (1,627), Japan (1,007), Korea (946), and Germany (940). Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/05/26/indians-ranked-as-number-one-in-terms-of-arriving-pattaya-international-tourists-says-chonburi-tourism-and-sports-authority/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 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.

French Tourist Killed While Crossing Road AYUTTHAYA (TNA) – A French woman succumbed to her wound after being hit by a car while she was crossing Rojana Road late Wednesday night. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260853-french-tourist-killed-while-crossing-road/