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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. Hence, we may see a few surprises when the result of Sunday’s election is announced. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe “It’s going to be my toughest voting decision ever,” said Oranuch, a 48-year-old Bangkokian who chose not to reveal her surname. “After listening to the debates, several contenders have caught my interest.” Like many other voters in the capital, Oranuch now thinks she will probably wait until the last minute before making her choice. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/notoriously-fickle-bangkok-voters-could-deliver-shock-result-on-sunday/ -- © 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.

Poor road design - and brake failure - blamed for nine vehicle pile-up in Khon Kaen Picture: Siam Rath Siam Rath reported that social media platforms in the NE of Thailand were busy sharing the news after dash cam footage was posted of a nine-vehicle pile-up at the Tha Phra intersection in Khon Kaen. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260190-poor-road-design-and-brake-failure-blamed-for-nine-vehicle-pile-up-in-khon-kaen/

Picture: Siam Rath Siam Rath reported that social media platforms in the NE of Thailand were busy sharing the news after dash cam footage was posted of a nine-vehicle pile-up at the Tha Phra intersection in Khon Kaen. A truck trailer laden with gravel experienced brake failure after coming down a bridge just 400 meters before the red lights. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe There were no deaths and only one person was injured. A motorcyclist managed to flee death in time. Locals said there were many accidents at this spot that leads to the Friendship Highway. They blamed the close proximity of the intersection to the bridge. -- © 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

All Bangkok schools ordered shut on Monday - disinfection and tidy up after elections Daily News Thai Caption Thai schools in Bangkok finally opened again this week now they will all be closed again on Monday. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260188-all-bangkok-schools-ordered-shut-on-monday-disinfection-and-tidy-up-after-elections/

Daily News Thai Caption Thai schools in Bangkok finally opened again this week now they will all be closed again on Monday. This is because many schools are being used for local and gubanatorial elections on Sunday 22nd. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe They will be tidied up and disinfected said education authority official Kriangkrai Joncharoen. The time will be made up later, reported Daily News -- © 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 .

Truths & Myths behind utilizing Kratom for energy Thailand on August 24decriminalised kratom, a tropical leaf long used as a herbal remedy but which some health regulators around the world have criticised as potentially unsafe. (Photo by Thailand’s Office of the Narcotics Control Board / AFP) Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260186-truths-myths-behind-utilizing-kratom-for-energy/

Thailand on August 24decriminalised kratom, a tropical leaf long used as a herbal remedy but which some health regulators around the world have criticised as potentially unsafe. (Photo by Thailand’s Office of the Narcotics Control Board / AFP) If you’re looking for an energy boost, you’re likely already drinking coffee as it is the most popular source of energy around the world. In Thailand alone, coffee consumption is growing at a rate of 15% a year. The coffee industry is ruled by huge multinational corporations which sometimes end up causing more harm than good in the world. More recently, people all over the world are turning away from coffee as their main energizing substance and toward other natural products like kratom and cannabis. However, using kratom for energy is often preferred over smoking or vaping cannabis. Let’s take a look at four myths and facts about using this coffee-relative for that much-needed energy boost. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Kratom’s Stimulating Properties Work the Same Way as Coffee: False While Mitragyna speciosa is a member of the coffee (Rubiaceae) family, its stimulating effects are due to the presence of mitragynine and 7-hydroxy mitragynine rather than coffee’s main active chemical: caffeine. Another difference between using coffee and kratom for energy is that a high dose of kratom won’t make you run around in circles or give you the jitters as coffee does — it’s more likely to relax you! Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/truths-myths-behind-utilizing-kratom-for-energy/ -- © 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.

NE health authority issue wild mushroom warning after wife dies, husband critical in hospital Daily NewsThai Caption: Cap: These can kill you if eaten The deputy chief of the Bandung heath authority in Udon Thani has warned the public about four varieties of wild mushroom after a woman died and her husband was critical in hospital. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1260185-ne-health-authority-issue-wild-mushroom-warning-after-wife-dies-husband-critical-in-hospital/

Daily NewsThai Caption: Cap: These can kill you if eaten The deputy chief of the Bandung heath authority in Udon Thani has warned the public about four varieties of wild mushroom after a woman died and her husband was critical in hospital. The couple had gathered mushrooms to eat on Tuesday evening. By 2 am Wednesday they were vomiting and had stomach pains. They took medicine. reported Daily News. The woman died at home while the man is still unconscious and critical in Udon Thani medical center after transfer from Bandung Crown Prince Hospital. Uthen Hakaew said that had the couple acted quickly in seeking medical attention the outcome might have been different. The treatment is having your stomach pumped. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Uthen named four varieties of mushrooms that should not be ingested. The first are deathcaps with names like Het Rangok Hin, Het Rangok Dam Phit, Het Rangak Khao and Het Khai Tai Sak in Thai. The second is Het Muak Jeen or inocybe rimosa a "straw colored fiber head" mushroom according to online information. The third and fourth varieties are chlorophyllum molybdites varieties with Thai names Het Than Leuat and Het Ha Kruat Cream Khiaw. These will make people sick within 6 - 24 hours after ingestion. Seek urgent medical attention if these have been consumed. -- © 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

"Close friend" shoots buddy dead over drinks in southern Thailand Picture: Thai Rath Thai Rath reported that a man fired five shots at a close friend during a drinking party outside a townhouse in Pak Phraek sub-district of Nakhon Sri Thammarat, southern Thailand, last night. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260183-close-friend-shoots-buddy-dead-over-drinks-in-southern-thailand/

Picture: Thai Rath Thai Rath reported that a man fired five shots at a close friend during a drinking party outside a townhouse in Pak Phraek sub-district of Nakhon Sri Thammarat, southern Thailand, last night. Winai Paeklang, 40, from Korat, had wounds to his face, shoulder and back and was pronounced dead in hospital. The shooter is a man called Nonthachai Petchyoi, 30, who fled the scene in an unspecified vehicle and remains at large. Thung Song police found blood at the scene and evidence of multiple shots from a 9 mm firearm. The media reported that around five people had been drinking heavily when an argument broke out between the "close friends". Others at the party ran in all directions before helping their friend to hospital. -- © 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

Attack on Russian teacher in Pattaya: Thai man, 35, admits brutal crime to "relieve stress" Picture: Siam Rath Nong Prue police said yesterday that a Thai man aged 35 had admitted to the brutal attack of a Russian language teacher near the Mabprachan Reservoir in the Pattaya area. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260180-attack-on-russian-teacher-in-pattaya-thai-man-35-admits-brutal-crime-to-relieve-stress/

Picture: Siam Rath Nong Prue police said yesterday that a Thai man aged 35 had admitted to the brutal attack of a Russian language teacher near the Mabprachan Reservoir in the Pattaya area. Elena Y. , 38, was brutallty attacked while out jogging at night on Wednesday sparking an urgent manhunt. Some speculated the attack was sexually motivated or brought on by the conflict in Ukraine, but these ideas appear groundless. Nong Prue police and Tourist police from Pattaya discovered that a white pick-up was used by the assailant and this was traced to a housing estate just one kilometer from Nong Prue police station. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe The Mazda BT 50 parked in Soi Nern Plap Wan was used by a man who refused to give his name and who was taken into custody last night. Thai Rath reported that he admitted to the attack saying that he was stressed and found release in attacking people. A reenactment of the crime - a common feature in Thai investigations - and a press briefing is expected today. -- © 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

UOB Thailand calls for entries to its Painting of the Year competition By Thai Enquirer UOB Thailand has launched the 13th UOB Painting of the Year (POY) Competition and invites established and emerging Thai artists to enter Thailand’s only regional art competition. This year’s event will focus on supporting localartists in the changing art world. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260179-uob-thailand-calls-for-entries-to-its-painting-of-the-year-competition/

By Thai Enquirer UOB Thailand has launched the 13th UOB Painting of the Year (POY) Competition and invites established and emerging Thai artists to enter Thailand’s only regional art competition. This year’s event will focus on supporting localartists in the changing art world. At the launch, UOB Thailand held a sharing session to discuss the intrinsic value of art and the adoption of digital trends and technology by artists in order to connect with a wider and more diverse group of audiences without the limitations of physical locations. The session was joined by with UOB POY alumni artist, Mr Vachira Kornthong, the winner of the 12th UOB POY Competition, and Mr Kiatanan Iamchan, a successful Thai artist in the digital art scene. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Ms Dhornratana Olanhankij, Executive Director, Country Head of Strategic Communications and Brand,UOB Thailand, said, “Art plays an essential role in enriching our lives and bringing our communities together. For more than a decade, UOB Thailand has been successfully uncovering, nurturing and promoting local artistic talents in Thailand through the annual UOB POY Competition and art outreach programmes. As the leading patron of the arts in Asia, we realise that artists need to adapt themselves to thrive in the changing art scene driven by the rapid adoption of digital technology. https://www.thaienquirer.com/40290/uob-thailand-calls-for-entries-to-its-painting-of-the-year-competition/ -- © 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.

Durian latest! Single mother of three won't go bust flogging the "King of Fruits" in skimpy bra Picture: Siam Rath It's been a tough week here at ASEAN NOW with the editorial team, despite searing temperatures, determined to keep the readership abreast of the news. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260178-durian-latest-single-mother-of-three-wont-go-bust-flogging-the-king-of-fruits-in-skimpy-bra/

Picture: Siam Rath It's been a tough week here at ASEAN NOW with the editorial team, despite searing temperatures, determined to keep the readership abreast of the news. On Tuesday we featured a lady called Suratwadee who hit on the business model of Durian Bua Loi that provided an uplift to sales. She was making the best use of her business acumen and other assets reported Sanook . Picture: Sanook Now Siam Rath have entered the fray featuring a story about a mother of three called Miaow, 35, who has set up a stall selling the "King of Fruits" outside her estate on Route 3079 in Prachinburi, central Thailand. Miaow was raising temperatures further in just a skimpy bra to go with her torn jeans. Picture: Siam Rath "I always dress like this," she declared as she satisfied her clients at 200 baht a kilo. There was little chance of business going bust and her three daughters aged 10, 8 and 4 going without. She is a single mum now and doing a roaring trade outside The Crystal estate in Tha Toom sub-district. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Picture: Siam Rath Picture: Siam Rath -- © 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

Young, wild leopard cat tragically dies after being found injured and provided treatment in Thalang, Phuket By Goong Nang(GN) Phuket – A young, wild leopard cat has tragically passed away this morning after succumbing to significant injuries in the Thalang district. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260159-young-wild-leopard-cat-tragically-dies-after-being-found-injured-and-provided-treatment-in-thalang-phuket/

By Goong Nang(GN) Phuket – A young, wild leopard cat has tragically passed away this morning after succumbing to significant injuries in the Thalang district. The director of the Khao Phra Thaeo Nature and Wildlife Education Center, Mr. Pongchart Chuahom, told The Phuket Express this morning, “Yesterday (May 18th) we received the leopard cat from local Thep Kasattri residents. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe They said the leopard cat was found near a fence of the Khao Phra Thaeo Non-Hunting Area in the Thep Kasattri sub-district.” Full story: https://thephuketexpress.com/2022/05/19/young-wild-leopard-cat-tragically-dies-after-being-found-injured-and-provided-treatment-in-thalang-phuket/ -- © 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.

Phuket Airport to hold major fire drill which will include a significant amount of smoke on May 31st By Goong Nang(GN) Phuket - The Phuket International Airport has announced they will hold a fire practice which will include a significant amount of smoke as part of the drill. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260158-phuket-airport-to-hold-major-fire-drill-which-will-include-a-significant-amount-of-smoke-on-may-31st/

By Goong Nang(GN) Phuket - The Phuket International Airport has announced they will hold a fire practice which will include a significant amount of smoke as part of the drill. The Phuket International Airport today (May 19th) has announced that they will hold a fire drill on Tuesday (May 31st), 2022 at 10:00 A.M. to midday near Runway 27. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Full story: https://thephuketexpress.com/2022/05/19/phuket-airport-to-hold-major-fire-drill-which-will-include-a-significant-amount-of-smoke-on-may-31st/ -- © 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.

Bangkok and Pattaya officials reminds the public of alcohol sales prohibitions this upcoming election weekend By Adam Judd Bangkok – As elections are coming this Sunday for Bangkok Governor, the public relations department of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is reminding people what not to do and what could violate the law, including the ban of alcohol sales from 6:00 P.M. on Saturday, May 21st, to 6:00 P.M. Sunday, May 22nd, in election jurisdictions. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260156-bangkok-and-pattaya-officials-reminds-the-public-of-alcohol-sales-prohibitions-this-upcoming-election-weekend/

By Adam Judd Bangkok – As elections are coming this Sunday for Bangkok Governor, the public relations department of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is reminding people what not to do and what could violate the law, including the ban of alcohol sales from 6:00 P.M. on Saturday, May 21st, to 6:00 P.M. Sunday, May 22nd, in election jurisdictions. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe According to the PR reminder on social media also posted below, one of the prohibitions includes “The sale and distribution of liquors as well as organizing entertainment which involves liquor, both prohibited in the constituency voting between 6:00 PM. on the day before Election Day until 6:00 PM. on Election Day.” Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/05/19/bangkok-and-pattaya-officials-reminds-the-public-of-alcohol-sales-prohibitions-this-upcoming-election-weekend/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 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.

First ever Amazing Thailand Roadshow to Saudi Arabia a success Saudi-Thai tourism industry events in Jeddah and Riyadh were well attended, while TAT also formed strategic cooperation with Almosafer and Saudia to promote tourism to Thailand. TAT Newsroom Bangkok – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is pleased to report the great success of the first ever Amazing Thailand Roadshow to Saudi Arabia, following a return of cordial Saudi-Thai relations after 32 years. A total of 67 tourism businesses from Thailand took part in the roadshow, which included two events – one in Jeddah on 15 May and one in Riyadh on 17 May, 2022. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260155-first-ever-amazing-thailand-roadshow-to-saudi-arabia-a-success/