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Pattaya nightlife operators are ready to legally reopen effective June 1st, following Thai Covid center announcement By Tanakorn Panyadee Pattaya — Pattaya business operators are ready to reopen after the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) recently announced the official reopening of nightlife businesses in what the government calls the green and blue zones, starting on June 1st. Nightlife has been legally closed nationwide since April of 2021 in Thailand due to Covid19 rules. In December of 2021 venues were allowed to convert to “restaurants” but this required additional rules, guidelines, and measures. These had been loosening over time, however, notes TPN and the official reopening at this point is largely a formality, but one business operators had been pushing for as it resolved the current grey areas that bars are operating as. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Today, May 20th, the CCSA has recently announced the official reopening of nightlife businesses such as pubs, bars, massage parlors, and other entertainment venues located in the green and blue zones on June 1st. These “zones” are mostly those geared towards tourism like Phuket, Pattaya, and Chiang Mai. Mr. Wasan Sanguangkham, an entertainment business operator in Pattaya, told The Pattaya News today that entertainment businesses in Pattaya have been ready to accept customers for two years in his opinion and were grateful for the reopening on June 1st. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/05/20/pattaya-nightlife-operators-are-ready-to-legally-reopen-effective-june-1st-following-thai-covid-center-announcement/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-05-21 - 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.

Pattaya nightlife operators are ready to legally reopen effective June 1st, following Thai Covid center announcement By Tanakorn Panyadee Pattaya — Pattaya business operators are ready to reopen after the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) recently announced the official reopening of nightlife businesses in what the government calls the green and blue zones, starting on June 1st. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260267-pattaya-nightlife-operators-are-ready-to-legally-reopen-effective-june-1st-following-thai-covid-center-announcement/

Prominent Thai doctor asks public not to panic over Monkeypox in Thailand By Nop Meechukhun Bangkok – Prominent Thai doctor Yong Poovorawan asked the public to monitor the spreading situation of “monkeypox” abroad closely but not to panic over the disease as no case had ever been found in Thailand since 1970. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260266-prominent-thai-doctor-asks-public-not-to-panic-over-monkeypox-in-thailand/

By Nop Meechukhun Bangkok – Prominent Thai doctor Yong Poovorawan asked the public to monitor the spreading situation of “monkeypox” abroad closely but not to panic over the disease as no case had ever been found in Thailand since 1970. The doctor stated on his Facebook account today, May 20th, that monkeypox is not a new disease. It is similar to chickenpox but the severity and the transmissibility of the monkeypox are much less. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Monkeypox’s human-to-human transmission is possible, but it requires very close contact, such as touching pustules or secretions, sharing clothes, sleeping in the same bed, and raising animals that are carriers of this disease. https://thepattayanews.com/2022/05/20/prominent-thai-doctor-asks-public-not-to-panic-over-monkeypox-in-thailand/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-05-21 - 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 to begin talks on Indo-Pacific Economic Framework The Cabinet has decided to join talks on the US’s newly proposed multilateral trade agreement, known as the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF). Full story https://aseannow.com/topic/1260265-thailand-to-begin-talks-on-indo-pacific-economic-framework/

The Cabinet has decided to join talks on the US’s newly proposed multilateral trade agreement, known as the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF). According to the Thai government’s website, the decision will allow Thailand to join other countries which have expressed interest in negotiating rules and procedures for the IPEF. Some ASEAN members, such as Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, Vietnam and Indonesia, are keen to become IPEF founding members. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe President Joe Biden plans to announce the IPEF in Tokyo on Monday, during his visit. Thailand will be included in the first batch of members. The Cabinet agreed on a statement on the IPEF which expressed the country’s desire to join the talks. -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-05-21 - 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.

Hua Hin nightlife to reopen from June 1, Prachuap Khiri Khan confirmed as blue zone By Online Reporter Nightlife venues in Hua Hin will be able to reopen from June 1, as part of an easing of restrictions in 31 provinces in Thailand. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260264-hua-hin-nightlife-to-reopen-from-june-1-prachuap-khiri-khan-confirmed-as-blue-zone/

By Online Reporter Nightlife venues in Hua Hin will be able to reopen from June 1, as part of an easing of restrictions in 31 provinces in Thailand. On Friday (May 20), the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration said that venues such as pubs, bars, karaoke shops and massage parlours will be allowed to fully reopen. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe However, the sale and consumption of alcohol must end at midnight, according to CCSA spokesman Dr Taweesilp Visanuyothin. “Entertainment venues, pubs and massage parlours and others may open until midnight after June,” Dr Taweesilp said. Full story: https://www.huahintoday.com/thailand-news/hua-hin-nightlife-to-reopen-from-june-1-prachuap-khiri-khan-confirmed-as-blue-zone/ -- © Copyright Hua Hin Today 2022-05-21 - 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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Foreign Affairs Minister Affirms Saudi Trip a Success BANGKOK (NNT) - Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Don Pramudwinai has stated that his recent trip to Saudi Arabia with a delegation of state officials and businesspeople was a success. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260243-foreign-affairs-minister-affirms-saudi-trip-a-success/

Thailand scraps quarantine for air, land arrivals from June 1, ‘Thailand Pass’ only for non-Thais From June 1st, Thais returning to Thailand need not apply for a “Thailand Pass”, but foreigners are still required to do so, but the process for foreigners to enter Thailand will be made easier, while quarantine for air and land arrivals will be scrapped, according an announcement by The Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) today (Friday). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260223-thailand-scraps-quarantine-for-air-land-arrivals-from-june-1-‘thailand-pass’-only-for-non-thais/

Pubs, Bars, Karaoke Shops to Reopen on June 1 BANGKOK, May 20 (TNA) – The Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration allows entertainment venues including pubs, bars and karaoke shops to reopen on June 1 and will end the Thailand Pass registration for Thai people simultaneously. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260227-pubs-bars-karaoke-shops-to-reopen-on-june-1/

Anutin backtracks on July 1 endemic goal By Erich Parpart Covid-19 will not be declared as an endemic disease on July 1, the health minister said on Friday, despite earlier suggestions that it would be. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260202-anutin-backtracks-on-july-1-endemic-goal/

Covid-19 will not be declared as an endemic disease on July 1, the health minister said on Friday, despite earlier suggestions that it would be. Senior members of the government have been telling the public over the past two months that the government is planning to declare Covid as an endemic disease in July without providing a timeline or specific criteria. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Those claims were refuted by the health minister. “No one said that it would be declared on July 1,” Anutin Charnvirakul told reporters at government house. Full story: https://www.thaienquirer.com/40295/anutin-backtracks-on-july-1-endemic-goal/ -- © Copyright Thai Enquirer 2022-05-20 - 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.

Bottled palm oil price soars to over 70 baht per litre Despite appeals to palm oil producers, by the Commerce Ministry, to maintain their ex-factory price at between 65 and 68 baht per one-litre bottle, the price of bottled palm oil has soared to over 70 baht per litre in most markets. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260200-bottled-palm-oil-price-soars-to-over-70-baht-per-litre/

Despite appeals to palm oil producers, by the Commerce Ministry, to maintain their ex-factory price at between 65 and 68 baht per one-litre bottle, the price of bottled palm oil has soared to over 70 baht per litre in most markets. A random survey, conducted by Thai PBS reporters, shows the retail price of the bottled palm oil ranges from 70-76 baht in some markets and, while the price remains at 68 baht/bottle or lower in department stores, each customer can only buy six bottles at a time. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe A grocery store-owner said that she had to increase the retail price because the cost of a pack of 12 bottles at the wholesaler is about 800 baht and, if she is to sell them at 70 baht each, she can only make about 3 baht per bottle. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/bottled-palm-oil-price-soars-to-over-70-baht-per-litre/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-05-20 - 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 lead the way to recover Phuket tourism with largest number of arrivals since Test and Go dropped By Adam Judd Phuket – Indian tourists are number one in tourist arrivals in Phuket with a total number of 12,200 since the unpopular Test and Go program was dropped on May 1st, says Phuket Immigration. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260197-indians-lead-the-way-to-recover-phuket-tourism-with-largest-number-of-arrivals-since-test-and-go-dropped/

By Adam Judd Phuket – Indian tourists are number one in tourist arrivals in Phuket with a total number of 12,200 since the unpopular Test and Go program was dropped on May 1st, says Phuket Immigration. Phuket International Airport Immigration reported the current arrival statistics on May 18th. The number of Indian nationals who arrived in Phuket from May 1st to May 18th, 2022 is 12,200, which by far is number one from every foreign country. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe In order, the other top arrival countries: Australian – 4,951 Singaporean -3,615 British – 3,361 Russian – 2,389 German – 2,039 Malaysian – 1,985 American – 1,774 Saudi Arabian – 1,715 Emirati – 1,306 Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/05/20/indians-lead-the-way-to-recover-phuket-tourism-with-largest-number-of-arrivals-since-test-and-go-dropped/ -- © Copyright The Phuket Express 2022-05-20 - 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.

Flood and runoff warning issued for 34 provinces by Irrigation Department Daily News Thai Caption Daily News reported the director of the Irrigation department Praphit Janma as warning about runoff and flooding in 34 Thai provinces from now until the middle of next week. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260196-flood-and-runoff-warning-issued-for-34-provinces-by-irrigation-department/

Daily News Thai Caption Daily News reported the director of the Irrigation department Praphit Janma as warning about runoff and flooding in 34 Thai provinces from now until the middle of next week. Recent heavy rains and more to come in the latest storm have raised the risk in large swathes of the north, north east, central region, central west and south. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Among the provinces at risk are Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Korat, Udon Thani, Kanchanaburi, Phetchaburi, Rayong, Phuket and Bangkok and surrounding areas. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-05-20 - 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

Thai lottery: Now eels are credited with bringing lottery riches Naew Na Thai Caption: "Sam Kasat" eels bring lottery riches almost every time Lottery mad Thailand - along with media who feed the obsession - have new champions for the vital numbers. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260194-thai-lottery-now-eels-are-credited-with-bringing-lottery-riches/

Naew Na Thai Caption: "Sam Kasat" eels bring lottery riches almost every time Lottery mad Thailand - along with media who feed the obsession - have new champions for the vital numbers. Eels. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe A woman called Lerng Meuangma, 58, in Phayao in the north reckons that her eels in a cement container bring her luck on almost every drawing. Monday was no different and locals have been coming to take a look. The Sam Kasat or Three Kings eels are colored silver, gold and Naga color. Picture: Naew Na They coexist happily with frogs, turtles and catfish - there are no fights between the sepecies. Naew Na published an appalling example of such news without bothering to say how much was won or even what the numbers were, notes ASEAN NOW. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-05-20 - 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

Private sector helps Thai schoolchildren cross the road safely Picture: INN INN reported on an international initiative by US conglomerate 3M to improve road safety for schoolchildren. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260193-private-sector-helps-thai-schoolchildren-cross-the-road-safely/

Picture: INN INN reported on an international initiative by US conglomerate 3M to improve road safety for schoolchildren. The leading cause of death of the over 5s in the world is accidents on the road, according to data. So 3M are joining forces with local authorities to do something about it by improving crossings, signage and road markings. And Thailand - where road accidents were named #1 by the World Health Organization in 2018 - has not been left out. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Picture: INN 3M will conduct 100 projects in 23 countries. The comapny's chief in Thailand Wiyadee Srinaknan said they were glad to take part in improvements outside Sureewithaya School in Saraburi in central Thailand. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-05-20 - 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

Notoriously fickle Bangkok voters could deliver shock result on Sunday Many Bangkokians say they will have a “difficult decision” to make on Sunday when they come to vote for their next governor. With information hitting them from all directions and so many interesting candidates, choosing the right one is no easy feat. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260191-notoriously-fickle-bangkok-voters-could-deliver-shock-result-on-sunday/