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Foreign investment in Thailand up to 36 billion baht in first four months of 2022 Picture: Siam Rath Deputy government spokeswoman Ratchada Thanadirek cited Commerce ministry figures for investment by foreign firms mostly in the tech sector. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260422-foreign-investment-in-thailand-up-to-36-billion-baht-in-first-four-months-of-2022/

Picture: Siam Rath Deputy government spokeswoman Ratchada Thanadirek cited Commerce ministry figures for investment by foreign firms mostly in the tech sector. In the first four months of the year around 200 individuals and companies had availed themselves of special privileges investing 36 billion baht. In January there were 49 investors for 9.7 billion baht, February 44 at 5.7 billion, March 53 at 10.8 bilion and April 50 at 9.9 billion baht. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Investment was in transport and cargo, petrochemicals, medical supplies and electric vehicle charging stations in particular, reported Siam Rath. Despite the continuing downturn caused by the pandemic the economy was expected to grow 2.3-3.5%. The BOI are conducting roadshows abroad in Europe, the US, South Korea and Japan to encourage investment in Thailand and just concluded the latest APEC 2022 cooperation meeting. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-05-23 - 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. 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

Bangkok Governor-elect Chadchart begins his day jogging in Lumpini Park Chadchart Sittipunt, the winner of the 2022 Bangkok gubernatorial election, according to unofficial results which show him attracting a record-high of over 1.38 million votes, began his first day as Bangkok Governor-elect by jogging with his team in Lumpini Park at dawn this morning (Monday). Chadchart started jogging at 5.30am, with many other fitness fans coming to take photos with him. The politician, dubbed by some as “The Hulk” for his physical fitness and dynamism, revealed that he usually runs 10 kilometres around Lumpini Park each day. He explained that jogging is part of his daily routine and it is that which inspired him to run for governor of Bangkok, aiming to improve the city after he made new friends and exchanged views with the people in the park. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Chadchart also said that he is ready to start work as the new governor by taking a look at the existing problems in each area. Asked whether flooding will be the first thing he will fix, Chadchart responded that, even though flooding is a huge problem for Bangkok, we must not forget other issues, such as pedestrian crossings and road safety. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/bangkok-governor-elect-chadchart-began-his-day-jogging-in-lumpini-park/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-05-23 - 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.

Large water monitor causes a stir at Saraburi furniture store Saraburi rescue services were called to the Siam Chai furniture shop in Sutbanthat Road in Muang district after a large water monitor came in the store. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260419-large-water-monitor-causes-a-stir-at-saraburi-furniture-store/

Saraburi rescue services were called to the Siam Chai furniture shop in Sutbanthat Road in Muang district after a large water monitor came in the store. Parichart or Fon, 24, said it caused quite a kerfuffle with staffers fleeing in panic. As the rescue arrived the creature - a protected species in Thailand known politely as tua ngern tua thong and more colloqually as "tua hia" - was going upstairs. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe It didn't go quietly either. It was fighting with swishes of its tail as the rescue teams tried to lasso it. Eventually its tail was grabbed and it was blindfolded with a bag before the mouth was taped up. The creature was released into a nearby klong. The story on Siam Rath's site featured two surprising things - the frequent mention of the word "hia", usually avoided in press reports and no mention of the lottery, notes ASEAN NOW. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-05-23 - 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. 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 Picture: Siam Rath Picture: Siam Rath Picture: Siam Rath

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Road Rage: Food delivery rider threatened with a two foot long knife - films encounter after beating Picture: Siam Rath A 34 second clip posted to Yak Dang Diaw Jat Hai Return Part 3 showed an altercation between a food delivery motorcyclist and a pick-up driver, reported Siam Rath. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260417-road-rage-food-delivery-rider-threatened-with-a-two-foot-long-knife-films-encounter-after-beating/

Picture: Siam Rath A 34 second clip posted to Yak Dang Diaw Jat Hai Return Part 3 showed an altercation between a food delivery motorcyclist and a pick-up driver, reported Siam Rath. It happened at the lights in Samsian, Samut Prakan on Saturday. Siam Rath found Nopparat, 26, bruised and beaten yesterday with a smashed phone. He said he had slowed on amber at the lights only to be accosted by a man in a Vigo pick-up who claimed he had cut in front of him. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Nopparat denied this and said "look at your dashcam". He was repeatedly hit and only the intervention of a fellow rider saved him from worse injury. Then the pick-up driver retrieved a two foot long Sparta knife and Nopparat started filming for evidence purposes. The driver fled the scene. Nopparat reported the matter to the Muang district police who said that today he should go to the police station to sort out the matter with the assailant. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-05-23 - 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. 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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Husband and wife yaba dealers make huge profits - drug bought on Line for 2 baht, sold for up to 100! Picture: Daily News Daily News reported on the arrest of a married couple in Lamphun in northern Thailand by Division 2 of the Region 5 police. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260412-husband-and-wife-yaba-dealers-make-huge-profits-drug-bought-on-line-for-2-baht-sold-for-up-to-100/

Daily News Thai Caption: Yaba for 2 baht a pill Daily News reported on the arrest of a married couple in Lamphun in northern Thailand by Division 2 of the Region 5 police. Suphakrit or Khom, 38 and his wife Sirilak or Orm, 42, were arrested in a sting at a longan orchard in Meuang Nga district, Lamphun on Saturday. 7,600 yaba pills were in their Chevrolet vehicle. The suspects said that they had no jobs and needed money during the pandemic. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe They said they bought the drugs on a Line app by the name of "Tiger J.". The drugs were left by the side of the road for collection. They bought 8,000 pills for just 2 baht each then sold them for between 30 and 100 baht each. They had been doing this for a long time and had made a handy profit. Police are expanding the inquiry to get to the suppliers. The suspects in this case were charged with attempted dealing and possession of the yaba, a kind of methamphetamine mixed with caffeine that is highly popular in Thailand. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-05-23 - 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. 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

Five gang members in custody after 2.5 million baht gold shop robbery at Tesco Lotus Bang Pa-in Picture: Thai Rath Region 1 police and officers of the Bang Pa-in constabulary in Ayuthaya announced the arrest of five people in connection with a 2.5 million baht armed gold shop robbery at the Yaowarat Asia gold shop in Tesco Lotus (Rojana) last Tuesday. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260409-five-gang-members-in-custody-after-25-million-baht-gold-shop-robbery-at-tesco-lotus-bang-pa-in/

Picture: Thai Rath Region 1 police and officers of the Bang Pa-in constabulary in Ayuthaya announced the arrest of five people in connection with a 2.5 million baht armed gold shop robbery at the Yaowarat Asia gold shop in Tesco Lotus (Rojana) last Tuesday. One suspect was pictured with a gun doing a reenactment of the crime that saw 86 baht weight of gold stolen. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Picture: Thai Rath Arrested were Lek, 38, the man with the gun, Jiap, 45, a rider, Rin, 37, a getaway driver as well as two females called Thip, 33, and Kep, 26, who received the stolen goods. A pick up, motorcycle, and 28 baht weight of gold were recovered and taken into evidence. The first three suspects were charged with armed robbery using a conveyance and weapons offences. The last two with fencing stolen property. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-05-23 - 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. 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

Brazen shooting of Grab rider in southern Thailand - patrons at coffee shop scatter in fear Picture: Thai Rath Police in Trang in southern Thailand said that jealousy was the motive behind a brazen shooting at a coffee van parked at the entrance to Chinta Walking Street market yesterday, reported Thai Rath. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260408-brazen-shooting-of-grab-rider-in-southern-thailand-patrons-at-coffee-shop-scatter-in-fear/

Picture: Thai Rath Police in Trang in southern Thailand said that jealousy was the motive behind a brazen shooting at a coffee van parked at the entrance to Chinta Walking Street market yesterday, reported Thai Rath. Anucha Anuwongsakul, 31, a Grab rider working in Phuket, was shot twice in the arm and shoulder and is now out of danger in hospital after being taken in by friends. Around thirty patrons of the coffee van were in a state of shock at the scene. Big - a friend of the victim - said that two men had arrived in a Toyota Revo pick-up and parked at a grassy area. They came over to talk to Anucha who was back visiting family in the area with his girlfriend Gip, 27, a graphic designer who works at a Phuket hotel. Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe After an initial conversation the two men - known as Fak and Bow - went to get 9 mm guns from their souped up pick-up. Several shots were fired with no one hit until the victim was got in a headlock then shot twice. The assailants fled. Both are from Nayong district of Trang. Fak is the ex boyfriend of Gip. Police know who the suspects are and an arrest is thought to be imminent. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-05-23 - 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. 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

Hua Hin announced as national winner of WWF’s One Planet City Challenge (OPCC) 2022 By Online Reporter Hua Hin has been announced as the winner of a major award in recognition of the city’s efforts to tackle climate change. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260394-hua-hin-announced-as-national-winner-of-wwf’s-one-planet-city-challenge-opcc-2022/

By Online Reporter Hua Hin has been announced as the winner of a major award in recognition of the city’s efforts to tackle climate change. On Sunday (May 22), Hua Hin Mayor Mr. Nopporn Wutthikul revealed that Hua Hin had been crowned the national winner of the World Wide Fund for Nature’s (WWF) One Planet City Challenge (OPCC) competition 2022. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe WWF initiated the OPCC to recognise cities for their climate actions and ambitions, and assess whether they align with the goals agreed upon in the Paris Agreement. Each finalist was evaluated by an international jury panel, which is made up of experts specializing in urban sustainability. Full story: https://www.huahintoday.com/hua-hin-news/hua-hin-announced-as-national-winner-of-wwfs-one-planet-city-challenge-opcc-2022/ -- © Copyright Hua Hin Today 2022-05-23 - 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.

Phuket introduces island’s largest leisure and entertainment destination “Andamanda Phuket” yesterday By Nop Meechukhun Phuket – “Andamanda Phuket” Waterpark official launched its opening on Saturday, May 21st, as the island’s largest leisure and entertainment destination. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260393-phuket-introduces-island’s largest-leisure-and-entertainment-destination-“andamanda-phuket”-yesterday/

By Nop Meechukhun Phuket – “Andamanda Phuket” Waterpark official launched its opening on Saturday, May 21st, as the island’s largest leisure and entertainment destination. Located in the Kathu district, this latest tourist attraction is ready to welcome tourists, both Thais and foreigners, to explore the fun and the unique hidden treasure of the Andaman Sea and Thai mythology under the concept of “Thai Legend Meets Fantasy”. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe The amusement park highlights 10,000 square meters of the artificial sea that can produce three-meter waves, perfect for all-year surfing. It comes with an artificial sandy beach that is over 300 meters long, featuring a 23-meter-high Khao Tapu model. Full story: https://thephuketexpress.com/2022/05/22/phuket-introduces-islands-largest-leisure-and-entertainment-destination-andamanda-phuket-yesterday/ -- © Copyright The Phuket Express 2022-05-23 - 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.

Patong entertainment businesses will generate at least 10 million Baht per night after legally open By Goong Nang(GN) Patong – After Patong entertainment businesses are legally open, they will generate at least 10 million Baht per night, said the president of the Patong Entertainment Business Association (PEBA). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260392-patong-entertainment-businesses-will-generate-at-least-10-million-baht-per-night-after-legally-open/

By Goong Nang(GN) Patong – After Patong entertainment businesses are legally open, they will generate at least 10 million Baht per night, said the president of the Patong Entertainment Business Association (PEBA). First, a reference story to be caught up on the future legal opening: The Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) Friday, May 20th, has announced color-rezoning in many provinces and the reopening of entertainment venues in provinces/areas in the Green Zones and the Blue tourist pilot Zones, including Bangkok, Phuket, and Chonburi, from June 1st onwards. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Weerawit Krueasombat, the president of the Patong Entertainment Business Association, told The Phuket Express, “Currently, some entertainment venues have been modified into restaurants where they are allowed to open. However, some of them cannot modify and are still closed. Additionally, the current rules and closing times are difficult for many business owners and tourists.” Full story: https://thephuketexpress.com/2022/05/22/patong-entertainment-businesses-will-generate-at-least-10-million-baht-per-night-after-legally-open-says-president-of-patong-business-operators/ -- © Copyright The Phuket Express 2022-05-23 - 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.

Surin Hospital Introduces New Linear Accelerator for Cancer Treatment by Natthaphon Sangpolsit SURIN (NNT) - Surin Hospital has become the first hospital in Thailand and the Asia Pacific to invest in Harmony technology, as it introduces a new medical linear accelerator (LINAC) for cancer treatment. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260391-surin-hospital-introduces-new-linear-accelerator-for-cancer-treatment/

by Natthaphon Sangpolsit SURIN (NNT) - Surin Hospital has become the first hospital in Thailand and the Asia Pacific to invest in Harmony technology, as it introduces a new medical linear accelerator (LINAC) for cancer treatment. Harmony was intended to address rising demand for radiotherapy through an optimal balance of productivity, precision and versatility that will enable clinicians to use a variety of cutting-edge techniques to treat breast, lung, pelvic and head-and-neck cancers. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe With its comprehensive capabilities, combined with a 25% shorter treatment period and a 30% smaller footprint than other LINACs, Harmony is a precise and versatile system for both developing markets and those where radiotherapy is already well-established. Dr Chumnum Witthayanan, director of Surin Hospital, said the hospital expects to increase the daily number of patients treated with radiotherapy, thereby increasing their chances of recovery. -- © Copyright NNT 2022-05-23 - 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.

Thailand Praised for Leading Role in Regional Health Development by Natthaphon Sangpolsit BANGKOK (NNT) - The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has praised Thailand’s leading role in South-South Cooperation and expressed its readiness to collaborate as the kingdom transitions into an aged society. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260390-thailand-praised-for-leading-role-in-regional-health-development/