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Listen to the news: Thailand's opposition parties yesterday filed a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Prayut and 10 cabinet ministers, accusing them of graft, economic mismanagement, undermining democracy and clinging to power. The censure debate is due to take place next month and hopes it will bring down Prayut's 17-party government. It would be the last confidence vote before his term ends in March next year. The marriage equality bill cleared its first reading in parliament with 210 to 180 votes with four abstentions. If the bill becomes law, it will allow same-sex marriage. The Move forward Party said this is a historic move for marriage equality for people with diverse gender backgrounds and everyone in the country. Thailand's Education Minister says she is concerned about the impact of cannabis on students in schools following the change in the law to legalize the plant. The ministry plans to issue an order making many schools nationwide cannabis free zones. The ministry of public health is recommending people who have received 3 covid jabs should obtain a booster jab every 4 months. The Department of Disease Control cites data that indicates immunity declines three to four months after vaccination. A bill is being drafted that will allow former convicted prisoners to clear their criminal records after they have served their sentence. Some 150,000 people whose cases were rejected or who have been acquitted in court will also be able to clear their criminal records. The idea is to improve job opportunities after their release, There are an estimated 12 million individuals with a criminal record in Thailand A 47-year-old woman was arrested at Lat Krabang Bangkok for allegedly offering Thai woman well paid jobs in Spas in the UAE but were forced into prostitution, Authorities were eventually informed after one girl managed to escape and contact the Thai embassy. The arrested woman denied all charges. Region: Japan: A survey shows a large majority of companies support both restarting nuclear reactors that were put on hold and the resumption of foreign tourism. Both measures are seen as likely to ease the strain on the economy. Hong Kong raised its key interest rate by 2 percent overnight in a move that is expected to add stock market volatility worldwide and increase the burden on mortgage borrowers. Bright becoming cloudy with showers Chiang Mai: Bright but cloudy with isolated thunder showers 32C Bangkok: Bright partly cloudy Dry, 34C Pattaya and SE: Sunny partly cloudy Dry 32C Phuket and the South: Bright, Cloudy with isolated thundershowers 29C Hua Hin: Sunny becoming cloudy, perhaps some isolated showers later this afternoon 32C Listen Live: Surf 102.5 Facebook: Surf 102.5 -- © Copyright SURF 102.5 FM 2022-06-16 - 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 16 June 2022 by Chili Radio Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262966-world-sports-news-thursday-16-june-2022-by-chili-radio/

Listen to the news: F1 - Formula 1 has struck a new contract to race at the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne until 2035. The deal is a 10-year extension on the existing contract, which had been due to expire in 2025. It will extend the race's stay on the calendar to nearly 40 years. Football - La Liga has stepped up its attack on Manchester City and Paris St-Germain by filing a complaint to Uefa about what it believes to be Financial Fair Play breaches. La Liga president Javier Tebas has repeatedly attacked the pair, who he describes as 'state clubs', and strongly criticised PSG over the new multi-euro contract the French club gave star striker Kylian Mbappe in May and English Premier League side Manchester City over the signing of Erling Haaland from Borussia Dortmund.Real Madrid were interested in signing both players. Dani Alves has confirmed he is leaving Barcelona for a second time after returning to the club last year. The 39-year-old right-back rejoined Barcelona in November, five years after he left the Nou Camp for Juventus. In all, Alves made 407 appearances for Barcelona, winning six La Liga titles. Tennis - Nick Kyrgios beat world number six Stefanos Tsitsipas at the Halle Open - smashing his racquet and arguing with the umpire during the match. The Australian, who is ranked 65th in the world, came back to beat Greek Tsitsipas 5-7 6-2 6-4. The 27 year old smashed his racquet after losing the opening set in Germany. Download the Chili Radio app : https://chiliradio.app for Chili Pop and Chili Classics. -- © Copyright Chili RADIO 2022-06-16 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!

Virtual human launched to warn people of dangers of dengue fever Many Thai netizens had been wondering who an enigmatic girl, named Ingma, is and her relevance, after the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and the Department of Disease Control (DDC) jointly released her image city hall’s webpage with the statement: “Want to know why millions of people gave rise to this girl? Find out the answer on June 15th.” Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262963-virtual-human-launched-to-warn-people-of-dangers-of-dengue-fever/

Many Thai netizens had been wondering who an enigmatic girl, named Ingma, is and her relevance, after the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and the Department of Disease Control (DDC) jointly released her image city hall’s webpage with the statement: “Want to know why millions of people gave rise to this girl? Find out the answer on June 15th.” Then came the second post, on the same webpage, asking why many people of different occupations are connected with this girl, including sportsmen, government officials, office workers, entrepreneurs, vendors and traders and so on. Keep abreast of her story on June 15th. The true story of the enigmatic girl was revealed in a 42-second video clip released today (Wednesday). Ingma is a virtual human being, created by the BMA and the DDC as a campaign gimmick based on information from the victims of dengue fever, to warn Thai people of the health risks posed by dengue fever. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/virtual-human-launched-to-warn-people-of-dangers-of-dengue-fever/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-06-16 - 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 to discuss guidelines to remove the mask mandate at Covid-19 Center general meeting this Friday By Nop Meechukhun PHOTO: Thairath National – Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O’Cha will discuss the procedures to remove the mask mandate at the general meeting of the Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) this Friday. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262962-thai-pm-to-discuss-guidelines-to-remove-the-mask-mandate-at-covid-19-center-general-meeting-this-friday/

PHOTO: Thairath By Nop Meechukhun National – Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O’Cha will discuss the procedures to remove the mask mandate at the general meeting of the Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) this Friday. Government spokesperson Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana revealed to the Associated Press today, June 15th, that the Prime Minister had ordered relevant agencies to study and analyze the situation of COVID-19 after relaxing several preventive measures according to the resolving situation. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/06/15/thai-pm-to-discuss-guidelines-to-remove-the-mask-mandate-at-covid-19-center-general-meeting-this-friday/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-06-16 - 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!

Thailand’s top adult movie star to compete in Muay Thai By: James Goyder Image credit: https://www.instagram.com/nat_officialaccount During her career as a porn star Kesarin Chaichalermpol, better known as Nong Natt, brought pleasure to many men. The 37 year old will be switching her focus to inflicting pain on a female opponent when she takes on fellow model Amee Maxim in a Muay Thai fight. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262961-thailand’s-top-porn-star-to-compete-in-muay-thai/

Image credit: https://www.instagram.com/nat_officialaccount By: James Goyder During her career as a porn star Kesarin Chaichalermpol, better known as Nong Natt, brought pleasure to many men. The 37 year old will be switching her focus to inflicting pain on a female opponent when she takes on fellow model Amee Maxim in a Muay Thai fight. The fight is set for July 9th and has already made headlines in Thailand. Non Natt is a major star who has 1.3 million Instagram followers, several of which are famous Muay Thai fighters. She frequently shares photos and videos of herself working out although there is no footage of Nong Natt training Muay Thai: In 2004 she was arrested after authorities discovered she had starred in several explicit films which were being distributed globally. Nong Natt was fined but the incident received mainstream publicity which helped to make her a huge star in Thailand. In 2012 she made more headlines after marrying an American millionaire who was nearly twice her age. The marriage didn’t work out and they were divorced five years later. Full story: https://asianmma.com/thailands-top-porn-star-to-compete-in-muay-thai/ -- © Copyright ASIAN MMA 2022-06-16 - 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!

Majority of ASEAN NOW expat viewers want to remain in Thailand OPINION | by Michael Bridge file photo We have had an enormous response from a topic we ran on June 8th entitled Is Thailand likely to see a mass exodus of Expats? Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262960-majority-of-asean-now-expat-viewers-want-to-remain-in-thailand/

file photo OPINION | by Michael Bridge We have had an enormous response from a topic we ran on June 8th entitled Is Thailand likely to see a mass exodus of Expats? The article highlighted that every year from April to June many Europeans leave Thailand to fly back to enjoy the summer months back home. We posed the big question…. How many of them will return in 2022? We had over 7,800 views and 205 replies. Shifting through the responses it would seem that the majority stated that they were staying put in Thailand. Although a few stated they may consider returning home. Here is a cross-section of some of your comments. I think it is just the opposite more want and will come here. It is literally 4 to 5 times more expensive to live in my home country now than here. If a person has a fully paid off house or can stay for free with family back home, then I guess they can consider returning. Otherwise, most of the living expenses listed are way way up in western countries now compared to here. . I am very happy remaining here thanks, go back once a year for a month to visit family that is more than enough. One reason I like being here now is no gas bill no mortgage no HP no council tax it makes up for other shortfalls. Why would anyone leave? Great weather here, living costs 30% of the West, young female company. A friend of mine uses a foreign lawyer in Bangkok, who is one of the top attorneys around. He said his office cannot find enough hours in the day to meet with expats who are leaving, with their Thai spouse or family, and dealing with the legal aspects and wills for their remaining Thai families, properties, etc. He said he has never seen anything like it, in the 30 years he has been in practice here. Many expats from Europe have already returned permanently, those who remain will make it more difficult to move to another country as they have families in Thailand, so they will resist the rise in prices in Thailand because prices in Europe are also rising. For the most part, the migratory birds of the six months have already found more hospitable places in the southern European countries and Arab countries. I am very happy remaining here thanks, go back once a year for a month to visit family that is more than enough. One reason I like being here now is no gas bill, no mortgage, no HP, and no council tax. It makes up for other shortfalls. Why would anyone leave? Great weather here, living costs 30% of the West, young female company. I know a few who have left already, mainly for financial reasons due to Covid ruining their business. Personally, I like it. It's not perfect but you learn to mostly avoid the bad things and focus on the good things. The only bad thing I cannot avoid are the roads. Incredibly dangerous and I do at least a couple of thousand km per month. Too many disadvantages to returning to USA, mostly financial. Too lazy to think about going elsewhere. 67 years old and rooted, with adult daughter. Especially now, as just finished a house build, and picking up the adjacent lot, to that build today. I can talk to my son any time I want by DUO or ZOOM in Australia. I haven't been back to Australia during COVID, can't be bothered with the hoops to jump through at either end. Apart from the price of gasoline, I can't say there has been any increase in my cost of living, which would be a lot more in Australia and a lot of other countries. Lay that squarely on the Russian doorstep. I don't know what the masses will do, but I'm seriously considering pulling the plug. As an American, it is much cheaper and much less bother for me to spend 6-12 months in Mexico rather than Thailand. I'll admit part of that decision will be because I speak Spanish quite well but even after 4 years of really trying, I can't manage to speak any more than the very simplest survival Thai. I would only return if the Government decided that "Retirement Extensions" must include a requirement of a 1 month "at home" period, like the financial you can use 400K of your 800k for 7 months of the year requirements. Can't see that happening. I am starting to see expats living 10+ years in Thailand leaving this place in the last 2 years, same in China, in particular Shanghai where it's an absolute nightmare. This is what happens when you let authoritarian governments micro-manage your life The only expats I know who have returned had to because of financial or health reasons. There in other reasonable to return to broken Britain or a fractured Europe. As for friendly Arab countries: Dubai welcomes millionaires and Russian Oligarchs ejected at last from the UK. I think the majority have burned there bridges back home and have very limited funds at hand now. So, all they will do is reduce their standard of living until they pass, very few will leave. Thank you for all your comments. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-06-16 - 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

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Rabies alert in Pattaya City zone PHOTO: Animal Army Foundation ช่วยเหลือ ปกป้อง ป้องกัน Rabies alert in Pattaya City zone. Two new confirmed cases were found on June 13th. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262922-rabies-alert-in-pattaya-city-zone/

Dept Issues Serious Warning on Cannabis Use BANGKOK, June 15 (TNA) – The Department of Mental Health has seriously warned three groups of people to definitely stay away from cannabis. It has opened its hotline number 1667 to advise on safe cannabis use for medical purposes. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262888-dept-issues-serious-warning-on-cannabis-use/

All city-run schools in Bangkok declared cannabis-free zones Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt issued an announcement today (Wednesday) declaring all 436 schools under its supervision to be cannabis-free zones, effective today. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262945-all-city-run-schools-in-bangkok-declared-cannabis-free-zones/

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Dept Issues Serious Warning on Cannabis Use BANGKOK, June 15 (TNA) – The Department of Mental Health has seriously warned three groups of people to definitely stay away from cannabis. It has opened its hotline number 1667 to advise on safe cannabis use for medical purposes. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262888-dept-issues-serious-warning-on-cannabis-use/

BANGKOK, June 15 (TNA) – The Department of Mental Health has seriously warned three groups of people to definitely stay away from cannabis. It has opened its hotline number 1667 to advise on safe cannabis use for medical purposes. Dr Amporn Benjaponpitak, director-general of the department, said that the Ministry of Public Health decriminalized cannabis on June 9 for health and medical benefits and seriously advised people to properly use cannabis for treatment to protect themselves from undesirable effects and addiction. She said that cannabis and hemp must not be sold to young people, pregnant women and the mothers who were breastfeeding. Cannabis extract could harm fetuses and babies if their mothers consumed it, the director-general said. Full story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-960533 -- © Copyright Thai News Agency 2022-06-15 - 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!

338 million baht funding boost for Andaman coast tourism projects By Editor A cabinet meeting has approved a budget of 338.8 million baht for six tourism development projects in five Andaman coast provinces – Satun, Trang, Phuket, Phang-nga and Krabi – government spokesman Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana said. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262883-338 million-baht-funding-boost-for-andaman-coast-tourism-projects/

By Editor A cabinet meeting has approved a budget of 338.8 million baht for six tourism development projects in five Andaman coast provinces – Satun, Trang, Phuket, Phang-nga and Krabi – government spokesman Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana said. The projects aim to attract more domestic and foreign tourists to the west coast southern provinces and generate income for local communities. The six projects and budget are: 1. 80.75 million baht for the development of the healthcare system on Satun’s Koh Lipe to support an increasing number of tourists and local residents. The project will cover renovation of the Lipe Subdistrict Health Promotion Hospital and procurement of medical equipment. 2. 68.8 million baht to renovate the Learning and Conservation Centre for Manatee and Rare Aquatic Wildlife in Trang. 3. 25.25 million baht for the Phuket Health Sandbox project, which covers setting up of an online platform for telemedicine and establishing digital health posts in Phuket, where people can receive basic health check-ups and chat with doctors online. 4. 80 million baht for the construction of a tourism and recreational centre in Phang-nga, complete with a public park and running tracks. 5. 35 million baht for the renovation of Klong Jilad pier in Krabi, with focus on expanding passenger capacity and installing facilities for the disabled. 6. 49 million baht for the development of the Klong Thom hot spring in Krabi into a full scale spa and hot spring treatment facility to attract tourists while maintaining the spring’s natural condition. The Tourism Authority of Thailand estimates Thailand will welcome at least 500,000 foreign tourists per month during the low season (May-September), while foreign arrivals could exceed 1 million per month in the high season (October-December), Thanakorn added. Source: https://royalcoastreview.com/2022/06/338-million-thb-funding-boost-for-andaman-coast-tourism-projects/ -- © Copyright Royal Coast Review 2022-06-15 - 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!

Cannabis pop up store in Hua Hin proves a hit with foreigners By Online Reporter The operators of a pop up store selling cannabis and other cannabis related products have reported brisk business following demand for Thailand’s newly decriminalized herb. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262882-cannabis-pop-up-store-in-hua-hin-proves-a-hit-with-foreigners/

By Online Reporter The operators of a pop up store selling cannabis and other cannabis related products have reported brisk business following demand for Thailand’s newly decriminalized herb. Mr. Thien Seng Methanopakhun, manager of 789 Thongthai Herb, a community enterprise based in Pranburi, which has opened a pop up store in Market Village Hua Hin says their products have proved a hit with customers, especially with foreigners. Mr. Thien says his store has up to ten different cannabis strains on sale, such as “OG Kush”, “Mobi Dick” and “Crescendo”. The store also sells cannabis honey, balm, brownies, and seeds for customers who wish to grow cannabis themselves. Customers need to be aged 20 and above and if people want to grow it at home, they should register with the Plook Ganja app, Mr Thien said. -- © Copyright Hua Hin Today 2022-06-15 - 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 Electricity Authority places artificial reefs made from old electric insulators around Koh Larn By Tanakorn Panyadee Koh Larn, Pattaya — The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT), the city of Pattaya, and the Department of Marine Coastal Resources have placed 300 sets of artificial reefs around Koh Larn. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262881-thai-electricity-authority-places-artificial-reefs-made-from-old-electric-insulators-around-koh-larn/

By Tanakorn Panyadee Koh Larn, Pattaya — The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT), the city of Pattaya, and the Department of Marine Coastal Resources have placed 300 sets of artificial reefs around Koh Larn. This activity was recently convened for the 9th time yesterday, June 14th on Koh Larn, Pattaya, Chonburi. Kiattisak Sriwongchai, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Pattaya City, who presided over the opening ceremony, stated that the success of yesterday’s activity was the result of collaboration between the private and public sectors. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/06/15/thai-electricity-authority-places-artificial-reefs-made-from-old-electric-insulators-around-koh-larn/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-06-15 - 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!

Phuket to Hold Public Hearing on New Transportation System by Paul Rujopakarn BANGKOK (NNT) - A public hearing will be held in Phuket province to decide on a new public transportation system. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262877-phuket-to-hold-public-hearing-on-new-transportation-system/