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Thai man arrested after hurling rocks at six vehicles in Samut Prakan - apologizes and says his wife left him Siam Rath reported that the Samrong Neua police in Samut Prakan had arrested a 40 year old Thai man following damage to cars at a housing estate. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263706-thai-man-arrested-after-hurling-rocks-at-six-vehicles-in-samut-prakan-apologizes-and-says-his-wife-left-him/

Picture: Siam Rath Siam Rath reported that the Samrong Neua police in Samut Prakan had arrested a 40 year old Thai man following damage to cars at a housing estate. Residents at the Thippawan estate had gone to the police and resorted to social media with CCTV in an effect to track down the person responsible. Bantherng, 40, was arrested at the Sri Theppha intersection on his way home yesterday morning. He admitted damaging three taxis and another car with rocks at the estate in the early hours of 16th June and on the 18th damaging two other cars that were being driven. Picture: Siam Rath He said he was drunk and his wife had left him. He hadn't been to work fearing he would be arrested. Following police work, that has happened anyway and he has now been charged with criminal damage and detained. He apologized for his actions. A Honda Wave and one large rock were taken into evidence. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-06-23 - 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

Drama of the missing infant's body - hospital says "miscommunication" - rescue worker says its not the first time Sanook Thai Caption: Drama of the missing infant corpse Sanook reported on what they called a drama of the missing body of an infant at a hospital in Phayao. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263702-drama-of-the-missing-infants-body-hospital-says-miscommunication-rescue-worker-says-its-not-the-first-time/

Sanook Thai Caption: Drama of the missing infant corpse Sanook reported on what they called a drama of the missing body of an infant at a hospital in Phayao. They had a video of something in a plastic bag being brought into a morgue as a dog circled. The drama began with a post from Siam Ruam Jai foundation in Phayao, northern Thailand, claiming that a hospital worker stole a corpse. On Sunday at 9pm the foundation along with the mother and father of the child went to the morgue with the dead body and it was arranged with staff on duty that they should pay 2,500 baht for an undertaker to take care of the disposal of the body in a proper fashion. However, next day at 8 am the grandfather of the child turned up to see the face of the deceased child but when the cold storage area was opened the child had gone. A new morgue team was on duty. Staff on duty allegedly told the grandfather that a security guard had removed the body and he went to the director to find out the truth. The hospital's deputy director claimed it was a misunderstanding. The grandfather had not been told of the arrangement made by the parents. It was claimed that the child had been put in a plastic bag and left out behind the mortuary to thaw, something they called a standard practice. The deputy director said that in future parents would have to make all the arrangements themselves. The hospital would just do temporary storage and handle the paperwork. A committee of inquiry would report in 7 days. Pheerapong Nernwichian of Siam Ruam Jai said it was a cover-up of nefarious activities going on at the hospital. He claimed there had been many cases of bodies going missing for purposes unknown. When the foundation had arrived with the grandfather in the morning and not found the body they went searching for it in temples in the area but it could not be found. It was discovered at 8pm left behind the hospital in a plastic bag. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-06-23 - 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

Thailand’s Legalization of Cannabis Sparks Health Concerns, Confusion by Zsombor Peter Jars of dried and cured cannabis buds sit on display at the Chopaka cannabis shop in Bangkok, Thailand. BANGKOK — Thailand is facing wide criticism for legalizing cannabis before putting sturdy guardrails against its abuse in place, and doubts the authorities can do much to stem a likely rise in its recreational use. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263700-thailand’s-legalization-of-cannabis-sparks-health-concerns-confusion/

Jars of dried and cured cannabis buds sit on display at the Chopaka cannabis shop in Bangkok, Thailand. by Zsombor Peter BANGKOK — Thailand is facing wide criticism for legalizing cannabis before putting sturdy guardrails against its abuse in place, and doubts the authorities can do much to stem a likely rise in its recreational use. Marking a first for Asia, Thailand pulled cannabis from its list of narcotics on June 9, making its import, export, production, distribution, consumption and possession legal. Anyone can now grow the plant at home, after registering with the government via a mobile app, though commercial growers still need to apply for permits. Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, who championed the plan, has tried to dissuade people from lighting up for fun, stressing the plant’s medical virtues and its potential as a cash crop. His ministry warns that anyone smoking cannabis in public can still be charged with causing a “nuisance,” fined $704 and spend up to three months in jail. "Problems occur due to the abuse of cannabis. This is not the aim of liberalizing the use of the plant. We want to promote medical use and boost the income of growers,” Anutin told reporters last week. But others in the government, and in his own ministry, say the move may be premature. Full story: https://www.voanews.com/a/thailand-s-legalization-of-cannabis-sparks-health-concerns-confusion/6627940.html -- © Copyright VOICE OF AMERICA 2022-06-23 - 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!

Three foreign sellers of durian rounded up in Bangkok following complaints Picture: Daily News Wirat Srisamphan of the Taling Chan branch of the Department of Employment and Anti-Human Trafficking police responded to complaints that foreigners were selling poor quality durian and fiddling customers with improperly calibrated scales, reported Daily News. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263696-three-foreign-sellers-of-durian-rounded-up-in-bangkok-following-complaints/

Picture: Daily News Wirat Srisamphan of the Taling Chan branch of the Department of Employment and Anti-Human Trafficking police responded to complaints that foreigners were selling poor quality durian and fiddling customers with improperly calibrated scales, reported Daily News. They went to the Phrannok - Phuttamonthon Sai 4 Road where they arrested 3 Vietnamese nationals and took their motorcycles with sidecar attachments into evidence. Two men Nguyen, 41, and Bui, 34 and a woman called Huang, 32, were selling the fruit outside the Sirichai pharmacy. Picture: Daily News They did not have work permits and had entered Thailand illegally. They could not show any passports. They were handed over to the Bang Saothong police. Wirat said that yesterday's action followed complaints about the selling of durian as well as annoyance caused by the foreigners at noisy drinks parties. Residents also feared crime. Daily News did not explain the presence of the the human trafficking police. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-06-23 - 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

DMS develop marijuana test kits for extracts - can detect THC levels of 0.2% in 15 minutes The director of the Department of Medical Sciences appeared at a press conference at the Grand Richmond Hotel in Nonthaburi yesterday to announce the development of a marijuana testing kit. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263691-dms-develop-marijuana-test-kits-for-extracts-can-detect-thc-levels-of-02-in-15-minutes/

Picture: Thai Rath The director of the Department of Medical Sciences appeared at a press conference at the Grand Richmond Hotel in Nonthaburi yesterday to announce the development of a marijuana testing kit. "Test Kann" can detect levels of THC (tetrahrdocannabinol) - the drug that makes users high - above 0.2% in extracts and parts of marijuana plants. Dr Suphakij Sirilak said that health minister and DPM Anutin Charnvirakul wanted medicinal not recreational use of weed. The test kits - that could be produced for less than 100 baht each - could test things such as buds, oil, food and cosmetics, reported Thai Rath. They could be used for legal cases as an initial reference before other tests are carried out. They are not ready for sale and 15,000 kits will initially be provided free for organizations that need them. ASEAN NOW notes that there has always been confusion as to the new law that is undergoing clarification. It mentions "extracts" over 0.2% THC as illegal. Yet, this story mentioned the testing capability for buds or flowers. These are being sold openly throughout Thailand since June 9th with vendors usually stating their THC levels on their advertising with many potent strains exceeding 20%, THC never mind 0.2%. These are not considered extracts. The test kits utilize immunochromatographic tech. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-06-23 - 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

Chiang Mai: Fifty police from three stations called to hospital ER after trouble between "ex and new" husbands Fifty police officers were mobilized from three Chiang Mai police stations after two injured men arrived at Klaimor Hospital on the Chiang Mai to Hang Dong Road. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263689-chiang-mai-fifty-police-from-three-stations-called-to-hospital-er-after-trouble-between-ex-and-new-husbands/

Picture: Thai Rath Fifty police officers were mobilized from three Chiang Mai police stations after two injured men arrived at Klaimor Hospital on the Chiang Mai to Hang Dong Road. Relatives of two men had shown up at the hospital after a violent fight had erupted at a house in Hang Dong. Thai Rath billed it as a fight between an ex-husband and the new man of a woman named only as Daeng. Staff at the ER fearing trouble called for help and officers from Muang, Bhubing Rajanives and Mae Ping constabularies arrived. The relatives complied with requests to clear the area expressing surprise at the large numbers of police. They claimed they were just visiting their relatives. The trouble earlier had been at a house in Ban Nam Rin when Daeng arrived with her new man at her ex's place to ask for the return of an amulet that was denied. One of the men suffered a stab wound to the ribs while another was bashed unconscious in the head. Hang Dong police are going to sort out the mess. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-06-23 - 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 - Thursday June 23 2022 Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263686-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-thursday-june-23-2022/

Listen to the news: The government is monitoring new sub strains of Covid 19 that emerged in Europe, just days before the ‘Thailand pass’ is due to be scrapped on July 1st. The director of the Department of Medical Science said initial findings show: the new strains can evade immunity better than previous strains.But there is no need for panic. The department is studying the new strains to determine how they differ from previous strains. The Japanese Owner of the Daruma Sushi restaurant franchise Meta Chaling-suk, was arrested yesterday at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi upon his return to Thailand, He denied charges of fraud and told officers his business had to close due to Covid-19. Officers seized 20,000 dollars in cash, and froze a bank account containing 100,000 baht. He was taken into custody for further questioning. Thailand's deputy prime minister thanked Cambodia for it’s co operation in busting scam call centers that had lured Thai nationals to work then forcing them to persuade victims into investing in a fraudulent cryptocurrency trade, using the social media platform ‘Tinder. Asean member states also reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen regional cooperation at yesterdays Asean Defense Ministers meeting in Phnom Penh. The Move Forward Party says it will introduce a bill to seek protection for ethnic groups in Thailand. The Bill seeks to set up a formal indigenous peoples’ council that will protect indigenous peoples’ rights, especially their rights to self-determination. It’s believed there are at least 30 ethnic minority groups and none of them are recognized as formal ethnic groups. Region: Bangladesh authorities intensified efforts yesterday to deliver food and drinking water to millions of people struggling after heavy rain unleashed catastrophic flooding across a quarter of the country. North Korean state media reports that leader Kim Jong Un continued to preside over the second day of the nation's major party meeting on its military and defense policies. Kim stressed the importance of enhancing the operational capabilities of frontline units. The meeting is being closely watched by the south as it could provide clues on the timing of a nuclear test, which the North is seen to have been preparing for weeks. Bright partly cloudy with showers coming in from the west Chiang Mai: Bright becoming cloudy with isolated showers this afternoon 34C Bangkok: Bright partly cloudy 34C Pattaya and SE: partly cloudy brighter this afternoon 31C Phuket and the South: Bright, partly cloudy rain at times 28C Hua Hin: Bright becoming cloudy with isolated showers expected this afternoon, Feeling hot 32C Listen Live: Surf 102.5 Facebook: Surf 102.5 -- © Copyright SURF 102.5 FM 2022-06-23 - 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!

Krungsri Research forecasts Thailand’s tourism sector will gain more of a financial boost after government eases more Covid-19 restrictions By Nop Meechukhun PHOTO: Prachachat National – Krungsri Research of Krungsri Bank forecasts Thailand’s tourism sector will gain more of a financial boost due to the government’s various stimulus measures and additional Covid-19 relaxations, but private investment’s growth is still limited. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263682-krungsri-research-forecasts-thailand’s-tourism-sector-will-gain-more-of-a-financial-boost-after-government-eases-more-covid-19-restrictions/

PHOTO: Prachachat By Nop Meechukhun National – Krungsri Research of Krungsri Bank forecasts Thailand’s tourism sector will gain more of a financial boost due to the government’s various stimulus measures and additional Covid-19 relaxations, but private investment’s growth is still limited. According to the research, the total cancelation of the Thailand Pass in early July to attract foreign tourists and the reduction of the Covid-19 alert level from level 3 to level 2 are expected to gradually boost domestic businesses and economic activities. This includes easing the outdoor mask mandate, a major issue for many international foreign tourists. Moreover, the Ministry of Finance is planning to propose additional measures by the third quarter to reduce corporate income tax to stimulate tourism in the country, by granting private companies the ability to organize trips for their employees to travel domestically to secondary tourist cities and receiving a double tax reduction and reductions in the main tourism cities. https://thepattayanews.com/2022/06/23/krungsri-research-forecasts-thailands-tourism-sector-will-gain-more-of-a-financial-boost-after-government-eases-more-covid-19-restrictions/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-06-23 - 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 satisfied with Thailand’s credit rating, predicted economic improvement, according to Fitch Rating reports By Nop Meechukhun PHOTO: Post Today Bangkok – Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O’Cha was satisfied with Thailand’s credit rating, according to Fitch Ratings, after the domestic economy and tourism have gradually revived. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263680-thai-pm-satisfied-with-thailand’s-credit-rating-predicted-economic-improvement-according-to-fitch-rating-reports/

PHOTO: Post Today By Nop Meechukhun Bangkok – Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O’Cha was satisfied with Thailand’s credit rating, according to Fitch Ratings, after the domestic economy and tourism have gradually revived. Government spokesperson Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana spoke today, June 22nd, that the Prime Minister was informed about the Fitch Rating which indicates that Thailand’s “Sovereign Credit Rating” is at BBB+ and the country is able to maintain a “Stable Outlook”, believing in the concrete effectiveness of the government’s duties and responsibility. According to Fitch Ratings’ forecast in the first quarter of 2022, Thailand is expected to gradually recover throughout the year. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/06/22/thai-pm-satisfied-with-thailands-credit-rating-predicted-economic-improvement-according-to-fitch-rating-reports/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-06-23 - 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 - Thursday 23 June 2022 by Chili Radio Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263678-world-sports-news-thursday-23-june-2022-by-chili-radio/

Listen to the news: American Football - Baltimore Ravens linebacker Jaylon Ferguson has died at the age of 26, the NFL team has announced. The cause of death was not given with the Ravens saying Ferguson's family asked for "your prayers and privacy during this trying time".Since being picked in the third round of the draft in 2019, Ferguson had played 38 games, including 10 starts, and recorded 67 tackles and 4.5 sacks in his three seasons in the NFL. Football - Sadio Mane has completed a 41m euros move from Liverpool to Bayern Munich on a three-year contract.The Reds will receive 32m euros with an additional 6m euros based on appearances, plus 3m euros for individual and team achievements. Liverpool turned down two bids from Bayern before agreeing a fee for the Senegal forward, who was under contract until next summer. Golf - Players who have joined the Saudi Arabian-backed LIV Golf series will be allowed to play at The British Open at St Andrews next month. The PGA Tour suspended 17 members who played in the inaugural LIV Golf event. The European-based DP World Tour is expected to announce whether it will punish its rebels later on today. The 150th Open will be played at St Andrews from 10-17 July. Download the Chili Radio app : https://chiliradio.app for Chili Pop and Chili Classics. -- © Copyright Chili RADIO 2022-06-23 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!

Indian tourist’s gold necklace worth 100,000 baht allegedly stolen by two transgender individuals in Pattaya By Tanakorn Panyadee Pattaya — An Indian tourist claimed that his gold necklace worth over 100,000 baht was stolen allegedly by what he described as two transgender individuals. This marked the eighth recent similar incident in the Pattaya areas. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263674-indian-tourist’s-gold-necklace-worth-100000-baht-allegedly-stolen-by-two-transgender-individuals-in-pattaya/

By Tanakorn Panyadee Pattaya — An Indian tourist claimed that his gold necklace worth over 100,000 baht was stolen allegedly by what he described as two transgender individuals. This marked the eighth recent similar incident in the Pattaya areas. An investigation inspector Pol. Lt. Col. Nattawat Ploenchit received a theft report early this morning at 1:30 AM, June 22nd. The foreign complainant claimed his gold necklace worth 100,000 baht was stolen while he was out for an evening of relaxation in front of a hotel on Pattaya Second Road in the Nong Prue subdistrict of Banglamung, Chonburi. The Indian victim, Mr. Nareshkumar Labhshankar Pandya, 47, was waiting for Pattaya Police at the incident scene in panic, according to reports. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/06/22/indian-tourists-gold-necklace-worth-100000-baht-allegedly-stolen-by-two-transgender-individuals-in-pattaya/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-06-23 - 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!

Pattaya police train for armed and angry drunken foreign tourists on Jomtien Beach By Adam Judd Jomtien Beach -Today, June 22nd, 2022, Pattaya Police along with tourist police held a training session on Jomtien Beach specifically around dealing with armed, drunk, and aggressive foreign tourists. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263673-pattaya-police-train-for-armed-and-angry-drunken-foreign-tourists-on-jomtien-beach/

By Adam Judd Jomtien Beach -Today, June 22nd, 2022, Pattaya Police along with tourist police held a training session on Jomtien Beach specifically around dealing with armed, drunk, and aggressive foreign tourists. The incident, which was a simulation and used all volunteers, including foreign volunteer actors as the victim and suspect, took place around mid-afternoon on Jomtien Beach near a smart safety emergency booth. The training was supervised by Pattaya City Police Chief Kunlachart Kunllachai. Officers participating in the training were told they would be involved in a training exercise with actors but were not told what the scenario would be. Nearby beach goers and bystanders were informed by volunteers the incident was a training and not an actual serious problem. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/06/22/pattaya-police-train-for-armed-and-angry-drunken-foreign-tourists-on-jomtien-beach/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-06-23 - 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!