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World Sports News - Tuesday 16 August by Chili Radio Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268951-world-sports-news-tuesday-16-august-by-chili-radio/

Listen to the news: Football - Luis Diaz rescued a point for Liverpool against Crystal Palace last night after new summer signing Darwin Nunez was sent off in his first English Premier League game at Anfield. Palace had gone ahead after Wilfried Zaha scored in the 32nd minute. Striker Nunez was deservedly shown a red card when he reacted to a shove from Joachim Andersen with a headbutt that floored the Palace defender. Thomas Tuchel and Antonio Conte have each been charged by the English Football Association following their clash on Sunday after the Premier League match between Chelsea and Tottenham. The pair were both sent off after an angry confrontation following the full-time whistle.It is alleged that the behaviour of both managers was improper. In Serie A in Italy Juventus beat Sassuolo 3-0 and Napoli won 5-2 at Hellas Verona. In Spain's La Liga Atletico Madrid got off to a winning start by winning at Getafe 3-0. Real Betis beat Elche by the same score, Athletic Bilbao and Mallorca drew 0-0. And Finally, India's football association has been suspended by Fifa because of "undue influence from third parties". The suspension means the women's Under-17's World Cup, set to begin in the country on 11 October, will not take place as planned. India's highest court had disbanded the All India Football Federation (AIFF) in May and appointed a three-member committee to govern the sport. Fifa's member federations must be free from legal and political interference. Download the Chili Radio app : https://chiliradio.app for Chili Pop and Chili Classics. -- © Copyright Chili RADIO 2022-08-16 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. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

Prachuap Khiri Khan Wastewater Alleged Inaction Results In Police Complaints by Editor The Nation Thailand has reported that a police complaint has been filed against Prachuap Khiri Khan governor and five senior officials for allegedly turning a blind eye to the release of wastewater on the beach. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268947-prachuap-khiri-khan-wastewater-alleged-inaction- results-in-police-complaints/

by Editor The Nation Thailand has reported that a police complaint has been filed against Prachuap Khiri Khan governor and five senior officials for allegedly turning a blind eye to the release of wastewater on the beach. The report states that representatives of the Anti-Corruption Network’s local chapter filed a complaint at the Muang Prachuap Khiri Khan Police Station in which they accused the six officials of dereliction of duty under Article 157 of the Penal Code. Apart from the provincial governor, the others accused are Prachuap Khiri Khan mayor, chief of the Provincial Office of Natural Resources and Environment, chief of the Marine Transport Office 3, director of the Wastewater Management Authority’s local office and director of the neighbour province Phetchaburi’s Marine and Coastal Resources Administration Office 3. Chaisit Plangsrisakul, a member of the Anti-Corruption Network’s working group, is reported as saying untreated wastewater was being released onto the beach near the town hall. He said the group had taken some senior officials to the area in June, where they learned that the wastewater was coming from a hotel nearby. However, Chaisit said, nothing has been done since. “The continuous release of wastewater has had a severe impact on the ecosystem of the coastal area, which is an important tourist landmark. But the relevant state agencies have paid no attention,” he said. Vendors near the beach filed similar complaints in May, saying that the smelly dark water was being released from a wastewater pipe near the breakwater. They said the bad smell was driving away tourists and affecting their business. A recent test conducted by the Regional Environment Office 8 showed that the wastewater had not been treated and violated safety standards. Source: https://royalcoastreview.com/2022/08/prachuap-khiri-khan-wastewater-alleged-inaction-results-in-police-complaints/ -- © Copyright Royal Coast Review 2022-08-16 - 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. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

Last-Ditch Bid To Amend Election Law Scuttled Over Lack Of Quorum By Thai Newsroom Reporters THE LAST-DITCH EFFORT by lawmakers to amend the constitution’s organic law on the election for MPs finally came to an end due to lack of a quorum yesterday (August 15), thus forcing the use of the original version proposed by the government. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268946-last-ditch-bid-to-amend-election-law-scuttled-over-lack-of-quorum/

By Thai Newsroom Reporters THE LAST-DITCH EFFORT by lawmakers to amend the constitution’s organic law on the election for MPs finally came to an end due to lack of a quorum yesterday (August 15), thus forcing the use of the original version proposed by the government. The MPs and senators attending today’s joint House/Senate meeting eventually could not make a quorum, thus forcing Parliament President Chuan Leekpai to call it a day with the draft originally proposed by the government being automatically provided for use in the next general election. Only 353 MPs and senators reported themselves in the parliament chamber, obviously failing to make a quorum which under the parliamentary rules needs more than half the total of lawmakers in both the House of Representatives and Senate combined, currently accounting for 364. Yesterday was the last day for the legislation which was given a 180-day time to have otherwise sailed through its third or final reading at parliament. Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2022/08/15/last-ditch-bid-to-amend-election-law-scuttled-over-lack-of-quorum/

Malaysian ambassador discusses medical cannabis with Thailand’s health minister Anutin by Namo Vananupong BANGKOK (NNT) - Thai authorities are now discussing the matter of medical cannabis with their Malaysian counterparts. The latter have become engaged in legal efforts to enable the medical use of cannabis. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268945-malaysian-ambassador-discusses-medical-cannabis-with-thailand’s-health-minister-anutin/

by Namo Vananupong BANGKOK (NNT) - Thai authorities are now discussing the matter of medical cannabis with their Malaysian counterparts. The latter have become engaged in legal efforts to enable the medical use of cannabis. Minister of Public Health Anutin Charnvirakul is now looking to welcome his Malaysian counterpart to Thailand for a discussion on the matter. Mr. Anutin has engaged H.E. Dato Jojie Samuel, the Malaysian ambassador to Thailand, on the matter of Thailand’s medical cannabis policy. The two exchanged their thoughts on the pros and cons of using cannabis and hemp in medicine and how to address public concerns about said use. According to Mr. Anutin, Malaysia’s health ministry is working to enable the use of cannabis and hemp in medicine. If Malaysia announces the use of cannabis in medicine, it will become the second nation in Asia to remove cannabis from the ‘narcotic’ classification. The health minister said the use of cannabis in Thailand is regulated by laws that prevent misuse. He added that everybody needs to follow these laws so that order may be created in society. He also addressed the Bangkok governor’s mention of cannabis scent in public spaces during his live streaming. Mr. Anutin said he welcomed the governor’s report and the health ministry will work with the competent agency to inspect these cases. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG220816015034461 -- © Copyright NNT 2022-08-16 - 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. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

Long Covid less prevalent in Omicron wave: Dr. Yong by Tanakorn Sangiam BANGKOK (NNT) - A senior doctor from Chulalongkorn University has asked the general public not to panic over long Covid symptoms, saying the condition is less prevalent in the Omicron wave. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268944-long-covid-less-prevalent-in-omicron-wave-dr-yong/

by Tanakorn Sangiam BANGKOK (NNT) - A senior doctor from Chulalongkorn University has asked the general public not to panic over long Covid symptoms, saying the condition is less prevalent in the Omicron wave. Dr. Yong Poovorawan, head of the Center of Excellence In Clinical Virology at Chulalongkorn University’s Faculty of Medicine, said post-recovery symptoms can be found in COVID-19, as well as other diseases. Common long Covid symptoms include fatigue, brain fog, and breathing difficulty; which could be accompanied by chest pain, headaches, diarrhea, and loss of taste and smell. Mental conditions, which are more common than physical ones according to Dr. Yong, may include depression, stress, anxiety, and insomnia. These long Covid symptoms can be found more frequently in older people, with a slightly higher proportion among women. Only a very few cases have been reported among children. Dr. Yong said long Covid symptoms are related to the patient’s disease severity while infected with COVID-19, the conditions have become less prevalent as the Omicron variant becomes the dominant strain. He said patients with long Covid would gradually recover with time. At the same time, vaccines remain effective in reducing disease severity, and will also help reduce the chances and severity of long Covid as well. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG220816015607464 -- © Copyright NNT 2022-08-16 - 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. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

Lucky old you in Thailand with a young wife OPINION File photo Many of us ex-pats have been travelling nomads for some time, so wherever we settle is our home from home. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268943-lucky-old-you-in-thailand-with-a-young-wife/

File photo OPINION Many of us ex-pats have been travelling nomads for some time, so wherever we settle is our home from home. Often people would say to me Lucky You…. living in the land of smiles. As is well known, Thailand attracts many retirees from Europe and Australia, and it is not uncommon to see a doddery old expat drinking with a beautiful 25-year-old Thai girl. I think this joke sums it up very well. Bob, an extremely wealthy 70-year-old widower, shows up at the Country Club with a 25-year-old knockout on his arm. His golfing buddies can’t believe it. When she sashays off to the powder room, the boys rush over to get the lowdown. “Where did you find the girlfriend?” “Brittany’s not my girlfriend. She’s, my wife. “ His friends are flabbergasted! “Then how did you persuade her to marry you? ” Simple,” Bob confesses. “Lied about my age.” What, you told her you were only 50?” “Hell, no! I told her I was 95.” File photo Thai women want to marry a Farang I must admit it took me a while to understand the structure of Thai family life. Most of the population are poor farmers living in the north of Thailand. Families are very close, often with everyone working, eating, and even sharing the same bedroom. Unfortunately, girls go out with the young men from their village, and at an early age often get pregnant. In most cases the men are more interested in drinking, taking drugs or gambling, so there are hundreds of young single mums left at home. With no support from the father of the child, often their mother or even grandmother will look after the baby, while the girl travels south to earn money to send back home. What they can earn in the north is a fraction of what they can earn in the south. With little education, some end up working in factories, some become caddies at golf clubs, but many see the bright lights and go to work in bars. When I first arrived in Bangkok, I did find it strange that an attractive girl was walking down the road holding hands with an older ex-pat. Holding hands by the way is saying to other girls, he is mine, stay away! Many guys retire with a reasonable amount of life savings, so this attention from young females is unusual and sometimes flattering. They start to get into a routine of sitting in bars drinking beer all day and of course meeting loads of friendly young females. Many end up buying or building homes up north, and even moving to live with their Thai wives and the Thai family. Sometimes it works, but more often you hear about Bill from Sculthorpe who has lost all his life savings, when the wife leaves him, and the family keep the house he paid for and built. Still, many of my friends have met and live in Bangkok or Pattaya with their Thai girlfriends, have started a family, and are very happy. To an outsider, it must look very strange, but that is the norm in Thailand, and what guy anywhere does not like a pretty girl? You would certainly get a few envious stares when you go back home on holiday and walk down your local high street with your 25-year-old Thai wife in tow. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-08-16 - 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. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - 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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Thai woman arriving from Dubai confirmed as Thailand’s 5th monkeypox case The Ministry of Public Health confirmed Thailand’s fifth monkeypox case today (Monday), in a Thai woman who has recently returned to the country from Dubai. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268911-thai-woman-arriving-from-dubai-confirmed-as-thailand’s-5th-monkeypox-case/

Pattaya Provincial Court issues arrest warrant for father of ‘Mountain B’ nightclub “owner” The father of the 27-year-old ‘Mountain B’ “owner” was wanted by the Pattaya Provincial Court after the court issued an arrest warrant on Monday, August 15th, as they believe that he was the actual bar owner. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268914-pattaya-provincial-court-issues-arrest-warrant-for-father-of-‘mountain-b’-nightclub-“owner”/

Swedish man allegedly stabs one Thai man over reported domestic dispute with his boyfriend A 60-year-old Swedish expat is on the run according to Pattaya Police after injuring one Thai man and stabbing his own boyfriend several times with a knife following a domestic dispute. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268937-swedish-man-allegedly-stabs-one-thai-man-over-reported-domestic-dispute-with-his-boyfriend/

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Tourism Minister Supports Bridge Project to Koh Samui BANGKOK, Aug 15 (TNA) – Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn expressed his support for a project to build a bridge to Koh Samui island, Surat Thani, to promote tourism. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268888-tourism-minister-supports-bridge-project-to-koh-samui/

BANGKOK, Aug 15 (TNA) – Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn expressed his support for a project to build a bridge to Koh Samui island, Surat Thani, to promote tourism. He expressed his stance while attending a meeting with representatives of public and private sectors on Koh Samui and in Surat Thani province. Apart from the bridge project, the meeting also discussed local tourism development projects including an initiative to turn Koh Samui into a wellness and green destination. The Transport Ministry already studied the feasibility of a new bridge to Koh Samui from either Don Sak district of Surat Thani or Khanom district of Nakhon Si Thammarat province and the ministry found feasibility with the project. Full story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-997806 -- © Copyright Thai News Agency 2022-08-15 - 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. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

THAI sees losses narrow as tourism picks up By Pitchayapa Phiwpong Thai Airways International Plc (THAI), the country’s embattled national carrier, has come out to report a net loss of 3.2 billion Baht for its operations during the 2nd quarter of this year, a decrease of 113.8% from the same period last year as load factor picked up. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268887-thai-sees-losses-narrow-as-tourism-picks-up/

By Pitchayapa Phiwpong Thai Airways International Plc (THAI), the country’s embattled national carrier, has come out to report a net loss of 3.2 billion Baht for its operations during the 2nd quarter of this year, a decrease of 113.8% from the same period last year as load factor picked up. THAI said that for the first 6 months, its total losses were at 6.46 billion Baht, a decrease of 158.1%. THAI, which has been undergoing debt restructuring as the mountain of debts were unable to be serviced amid global shutdown in tourism industry during the peak of the pandemic, but things have started to pick up as the economy opens. Full story: https://www.thaienquirer.com/42821/thai-sees-losses-narrow-as-tourism-picks-up/ -- © Copyright Thai Enquirer 2022-08-15 - 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. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

Mum, 66, in ICU in Chonburi after cobra spits venom in her eye Picture: Thai Rath Thai Rath reported that a 66 year old mother is in ICU in hospital in Chonburi after suffering from cobra venom that a snake spat in her eye. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268884-mum-66-in-icu-in-chonburi-after-cobra-spits-venom-in-her-eye/

Picture: Thai Rath Thai Rath reported that a 66 year old mother is in ICU in hospital in Chonburi after suffering from cobra venom that a snake spat in her eye. In Na Pa sub-district Chanidapha, 39, said she screamed out for her mum when she was resting in her bedroom. Mum arrived with a stick but she was no match for the cobra. Local firemen managed to get the snake out from under a wardrobe in 20 minutes. Wattana, 66, remains in a serious condition in ICU. Noppaporn, 29, a fireman, said that experts should always be called to deal with snakes. Venom in the eye can cause blindness and if it induces seizures before medical help can be sought, even death. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-08-15 - 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. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - 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

Justice minister says that studies are underway into "Magic Mushrooms" - could they be Thailand's next cash crop? Picture: Daily News Thailand's justice minister made comments about magic mushrooms, knows as "het khee khwai" (buffalo pooh mushrooms), reported Daily News. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1268882-justice-minister-says-that-studies-are-underway-into-magic-mushrooms-could-they-be-thailands-next-cash-crop/

Picture: Daily News Thailand's justice minister made comments about magic mushrooms, knows as "het khee khwai" (buffalo pooh mushrooms), reported Daily News. Somsak Thepsuthin said that studies were underway into how extracts from the mushrooms (psilocybin) could be used in medicines. It is currently a Class 5 restricted narcotic despite growing all over Thailand. It has been used by country doctors to treat insomnia but only in small quantities - in large doses it is a psychedelic narcotic and users can "trip". Picture: Daily News Somsak said that the Narcotics Control Board are working with Khon Kaen university on studies and other universities are expected to get on board. Though the minister stopped short of saying it will be decriminalized - like krathom and marijuana have been recently - he pointed out that it could be a great cash crop and a way for people to earn a living. Especially as one kilo of "fresh 'shrooms" goes for 500 baht and 5,000 baht a kilo for dried. He said that many studies by Big Phama in the west have noted psilocybin is effective in the treatmemnt for depression as well as alcoholism and nicotine addiction. For now he warned people that selling it can land you in jail for up to 15 years and fines of 1.5 million baht. Users can be jailed for a year and fined 20,000 baht. Young people should stay away from consuming het khee khwai as it can be dangerous in the wrong doses inducing psychotic episodes and even death, he warned. ASEAN NOW notes that years ago Magic Mushrooms would appear on menus at tourist places like Chaweng on Koh Samui under the listing "No Name" for 50 baht an omelette (early 80s). Many people in Thailand still consume the mushrooms to get high. The idea that it could one day be legal - at least for medical use - is intriguing. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-08-15 - 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. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - 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