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Casino. (file photo for reference only) CASINOS IN THAILAND - WHAT’s THE LATEST? An ASEAN NOW Live Event Facebook Live - Today Friday at 5.30pm Bangkok time. We will report on the latest with a QA session. You are invited! ✳️ Will we get casinos in Thailand, perhaps in the Hua Hin area? It’s a total of 5 casinos proposed for Thailand. ✳️ For more than 30 years they have been talking, and talking, of opening casinos in Thailand. Will it happen this time around? ✳️ What will be the benefits of casinos in Thailand. The illegal gambling business is doing brisk trade, and now it’s gonna be legal. Is the Govt after the tax money? ✳️Join us on Facebook Live and hear special guest Dr. Saensak Siriphanich who is leading the Thai Government committee on the development of casinos in Thailand. ✳️ QA: session: Ask your casino questions online, and hear questions from our live public in Hua Hin. We hope that Khun Udorn Olsson, well known politician and businessman in Hua Hin) will join us and tell us about the casino plans for Thailand. Are you curious? Get to know the current state of Casinos in Thailand while neighboring countries like Cambodia are making brisk businesses in the casino field. Join AseanNow, Surf102.5FM and Royal Coast Review Thailand for a joint Facebook LIVE broadcast at 5.30pm today Friday July 29, 2022. FB: @ASEANNOWTH or @Surf102.5 or @Royal Coast Review Thailand LIVE event hosts: George Anderssen (AseanNow.com), Richard Buckle (Surf 102.5FM) and David Watson (Royal Coast Review Thailand) Venue: Phoenix 51 & Drinks & Co, Hua Hin Soi 51 (Join us if you are in Hua Hin)

Delivery woes: Rider says he's eaten four large pizzas - argument over contact and address Daily News Thai Caption: Who was in the wrong! Daily News posed the question as to who was in the wrong after a pizza delivery went pear shaped. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1267289-delivery-woes -rider-says-hes-eaten-four-large-pizzas-argument-over-contact-and-address/

Daily News Thai Caption: Who was in the wrong! Daily News posed the question as to who was in the wrong after a pizza delivery went pear shaped. Pitchaya went on Facebook to leave a bad review after she ordered four large pizzas and gave her address. The call center confirmed the order and online payment. But after one hour the food had not arrived. When she checked her phone there was a message from the rider. He said that he had been unable to contact her and so he had eaten the pizzas and handed them out to people in the area. Sorry, but there was nothing else I could do. The lady said that he only needed to come down the soi and ring the bell. It should have been simple but now it had turned into a drama. Elsewhere a delivery rider went to get some mates and attack a man after an argument over delivery. Following the pandemic people in Thailand continue to use delivery services for many meals, with the inevitable consequence when this goes wrong being reported by the Thai press, notes ASEAN NOW. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-07-28 - 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

Gun drawn: Customer threatened by delivery rider and associates after argument over address Daily News Thai Caption: Attack by delivery men Daily News reported on an alarming incident in Thailand yesterday after a woman ordered papaya salad and BBQ chicken from her usual stall and had it delivered by a delivery rider. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1267287-gun-drawn-customer-threatened-by-delivery-rider-and-associates-after-argument-over-address/

Daily News Thai Caption: Attack by delivery men Daily News reported on an alarming incident in Thailand yesterday after a woman ordered papaya salad and BBQ chicken from her usual stall and had it delivered by a delivery rider. Thongkham,48, a dealer in second hand goods, was at his desk when the rider arrived to deliver the food to his wife Siriporn. An argument developed in which the rider said he had had his time wasted because the address was not correct. Siriporn said she ordered from the shop regularly and always got her food delivered with no problems. The rider left and came back with four men who were not in the dress of the delivery company. They approached and threatened Thongkham who drew a gun. They left picking up a tonic bottle as they did and throwing it at his car. The scary incident is being reported to police with CCTV footage as evidence. The wife said that she wouldn't be getting any more deliveries - she'd be walking to the som tam stall herself next time. The incident happened in Bang Pa-in, Ayutthaya province, central Thailand. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-07-28 - 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

Viral video: Thai man in amusing exchange with ticket seller after GPS took him on a ferry Daily News Thai Caption: GPS led me to a ferry A Thai man had an amusing exchange with a ticket seller on a ferry in the Phrapradaeng area in a TikTok video that went viral, reported Daily News. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1267285-viral-video-thai-man-in-amusing-exchange-with-ticket-seller-after-gps-took-him-on-a-ferry/

Daily News Thai Caption: GPS led me to a ferry A Thai man had an amusing exchange with a ticket seller on a ferry in the Phrapradaeng area in a TikTok video that went viral, reported Daily News. The man posted under the name bellwee21. In the video he says that he was directed to the boat pontoon or ferry by his GPS - a lady in the car is laughing uncontrollably. Their conversation went something like this: Man: Where are you taking me? Aunty: Where do ya wanna go? Man: Back to Suphan. I don't know why I'm here. Aunty: Well how did you get here then? Man: The GPS made me do it. Aunty: Well, you're on the right track. She then proceeds to give him directions while the driver comments on the lovely view and they both laugh. Apparently it was the guy's first time using GPS. It inspired a lot of comment from people in Thailand about their GPS adventures. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-07-28 - 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

Thai party leader MP in a Benz says he didn't flee the scene after 77 year old grandmother is killed Sanook Thai Caption: Grandmother hit and killed Sanook reported on the death of a 77 year old pedestrian who was killed while crossing the road in Muang district of Amnat Charoen, NE Thailand. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1267282-thai-party-leader-mp-in-a-benz-says-he-didnt-flee-the-scene-after-77-year-old-grandmother-is-killed/

Sanook Thai Caption: Grandmother hit and killed Sanook reported on the death of a 77 year old pedestrian who was killed while crossing the road in Muang district of Amnat Charoen, NE Thailand. She was hit by a Mercedes Benz being driven by an employee of party list MP Khathathep Techadechreuangkul who was also in the vehicle. It happened on the Ban Kai Kham Road while the MP - who is also the head of the Pheu Chart Thai Party - was on his way to Ubon Ratchathani airport. He was in a rush to get to the airport to board a plane to take him to Bangkok for an important House meeting. He said that he did not flee the scene and would pay full compensation to the victim's family. He said that the car was being driven at only 70-80 kmph when the old lady crossed the road. His employee tried to brake but hit her. He said he called rescue services who picked up the lady. He continued to the airport. When his employee went back to the hospital to check on the victim she had died. Sanook said that the incident happened on Tuesday. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-07-28 - 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

Air hostess finds something ghastly in her airline meal, reports Thai media Sanook Thai Caption: Terrible airline meal Thai media Sanook reported on an ongoing drama online in which an air stewardess for a Turkish airline found something in her meal she won't forget. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1267281-air-hostess-finds-something-ghastly-in-her-airline-meal-reports-thai-media/

Sanook Thai Caption: Terrible airline meal Thai media Sanook reported on an ongoing drama online in which an air stewardess for a Turkish airline found something in her meal she won't forget. As she got to the end of her meal she found the head of a snake. She was aghast and filmed the encounter. Hostesses said they had found a snail and even a cockroach in meals from this company in the past. The airline - not precisely named - said they were investigating their supplier and apolgised for the unacceptable incident. The company involved has countered that meals were prepared in accordance with strict conditions and at a temperature of 280 degrees. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-07-28 - 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

"Limping" robber steals 5 baht weight in gold from shop in downtown Korat Sanook Thai Caption: He stole 5 baht (weight) of gold Muang Nakhon Ratchasima police were called late yesterday afternoon after a gold shop robbery at the Saengmanee shop on Jomphol Road. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1267279-limping-robber-steals-5-baht-weight-in-gold-from-shop-in-downtown-korat/

Sanook Thai Caption: He stole 5 baht (weight) of gold Muang Nakhon Ratchasima police were called late yesterday afternoon after a gold shop robbery at the Saengmanee shop on Jomphol Road. Two shocked staffers were at the scene. One of them - Parichart - said that they were just about to close when a middle aged man dressed in jeans and blue shirt rushed into the store and threatened them with a gun. He was wearing a full face helmet. It all happened very fast and the staff were told to put gold in a black bag or they'd be shot. The man raced away on a red Yamaha Fino motorcycle with no plates. He got away with five baht weight in gold worth about 150,000 baht. Sanook further reported that the man was quite tall for a Thai - 170 - 180 cms and had a bad left leg and was limping. It is believed he had cased the area and was very familiar with the surroundings and staff routine. Police are examining CCTV to help them with the case. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-07-28 - 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

The National Education Bill – Shaping The Future Of Thai Education By Editor The National Education Bill is set to enter the Parliament for further deliberation in September, sparking new hope for some but concern for others. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1267274-the-national-education-bill-–-shaping-the-future-of-thai-education/

By Editor The National Education Bill is set to enter the Parliament for further deliberation in September, sparking new hope for some but concern for others. The passage of this bill is likely to be concluded before the end of the year, and once it is enforced, it will affect not just students but also teachers and parents. Since education lies at the foundation of life, work and national prosperity, this bill will be responsible for shaping the future of everybody in Thailand. Education Minister Treenuch Thienthong says the bill, if passed, will be a key turning point for Thailand’s educational sector as it focuses on students’ performance and ability to apply their knowledge to real-life situations. It also aims to develop quality teachers who can educate children for a successful future. Tanawat Suwannapan, who represents the Kru Korsorn group of educators demanding to teach rather than focus on extracurricular activities, said he hopes the bill will ensure teachers can devote their attention and time to teaching and child-development activities. He hopes the new law will also allow teachers to function with efficiency and enjoy a better quality of life. “We want assurances,” he said, adding that he does not understand why teachers are expected to make sacrifices and not question anything. He said teachers are forced to accept the current system despite decades of talk about the need to promote critical/analytical thinking among children. Recently, many groups of teachers have been complaining loudly about the fact that teachers are often so overwhelmed with other tasks that they have no time to teach. In some places, teachers are having to cook for their students and sometimes even stand guard. When some teachers refuse to do tasks that are not related to their job, they are labeled selfish or inconsiderate. Their complaints, however, are not without merit. For instance, one teacher lamented online that his school principal was so desperate for awards that students and teachers are more busy preparing for contests than focusing on the curriculum or schoolwork. Many teachers say they barely have time to actually teach, given that there are so many other responsibilities to handle, including paperwork and support for special events. For instance, every time an important figure visits their town, students and teachers are required to show up and welcome these guests of honor. They are also expected to attend local cultural events or festivals. One young female teacher recently posted her resignation online, saying she preferred quitting because the current system does not let her teach. “Even when I do manage to find time to be present in class, I usually have not had time to prepare for the lesson,” she lamented. Dr Kanok Wongtrangan, an educator, said the Education Ministry is aware that many good teachers have given up their jobs for such reasons. Yet, it has no plans to get to the root of this problem. Amnart Witchayanuwat, a member of the House’s ad-hoc committee vetting the National Education Bill, said Article 14 (11) of the bill requires measures to stop teachers from being forced to carry out tasks, projects or activities that can prevent them from fulfilling their main duty. It also demands that students be given enough time to focus on their studies. Amnart was formerly secretary-general of the Office of Basic Education Commission. “This article [of the bill] also specifies that chiefs of relevant authorities will be punished with disciplinary action if they fail to support proper educational services,” Amnart said, pointing out the benefits of the draft legislation. Natthameth Dulkanit, an educational supervisor based in Bangkok, believes the bill is actually designed to ease teachers’ workload and not directly related to teaching. However, the problem does not end here. “The next question is, who will take over those tasks from the teachers?” he asks. “Big schools may have enough funds to hire staff to tend to jobs like school-supplies management, but small ones do not have such luxury.” Move Forward MP Kunthida Rungruengkiat, who is also a member of the ad-hoc committee overseeing the bill, said its content reflects distrust among parties concerned. “If you pore over the content, you find many questionable details,” Kunthida said. “Apparently, the drafters are afraid that people will not comply with the law and have tried to plug all loopholes.” For instance, this bill bans entrance exams for kindergartens but stipulates that all 7-year-olds be admitted to Pathom 1. “What happens if some children at that age are still unable to read or write?” Kunthida asked. In her view, the National Education Bill – which will eventually become the guiding law for the country’s educational sector – may not need to micromanage every aspect of teaching and education. Instead, she believes, it should just create a framework and leave the details to action plans or organic laws that can be amended more easily should any problem arise during implementation. Kunthida also voiced concern that “patriotism” is highlighted in many parts of the bill. Article 8, for instance, states that schools should ensure students recognise the importance of the nation, religion, monarchy, and constitutional monarchy. It also expects teachers to instill in them a sense of duty to the community, society and the country. “What if social context changes and these aims become irrelevant?” she said. The MP said she can’t help but feel that students and teachers working under this law will only be expected to obey orders. The House of Representatives has approved the National Education Bill in principle, and it is now being reviewed by the House ad-hoc committee that includes Kunthida, Amnart, and several other MPs. “Most committee members agree with 60 to 70 percent of the bill’s content,” Amnart said, adding that the remaining 30 to 40 percent may require some rewording or additions that ensure the educational service works efficiently for the benefit of learners and institutions. However, even if the committee makes changes, there is a possibility that the House of Representatives may vote against these amendments. “We will not have the final say,” he said. Source: https://royalcoastreview.com/2022/07/the-national-education-bill-shaping-the-future-of-thai-education/ -- © Copyright Royal Coast Review 2022-07-28 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. 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Be Well Medical Centre Partnership To Enhance Cancer Care In Hua Hin By Editor A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed to establish a strategic collaboration between Hua Hin’s Be Well Medical Centre and the Wattanosoth Cancer Hospital. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1267273-be-well-medical-centre-partnership-to-enhance-cancer-care-in-hua-hin/

By Editor A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed to establish a strategic collaboration between Hua Hin’s Be Well Medical Centre and the Wattanosoth Cancer Hospital. The Wattanosoth Cancer Hospital is a private hospital and part of the Bangkok Hospital health services network as Thailand’s only facility that specialises in oncology. The hospital offers the latest best practice cancer care with a multidisciplinary approach to cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment and recovery to improve the quality of life and reduce the mortality rate of cancer patients. That includes working with the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Centre as a sister institute but now also with Be Well in Hua Hin as a partner providing primary care for patients in the Royal Coast region. The partners will now provide information about various oncology topics through publication, seminars and other events, with oncology specialists regularly visiting Hua Hin for consultations with the Be Well family doctors and remote (VDO) consultations. Mr Ralph Krewer, the BCH Business Development Director says “with Be Well’s presence in Hua Hin and their primary care capabilities we will be able to improve our service offerings to patients living in Phetchaburi and Prachuap Khiri Khan provinces, notably in the field of early stage cancer diagnostics and care.” Dr Paemika, family doctor and partner of Be Well says “through this partnership our patients will have access to Wattanosoth’s specialised care while minimizing the need to travel to Bangkok.” Next will be a seminar in Hua Hin covering the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer on August 20th hosted by a visiting dermatologist and oncology surgeon. The Be Well partnership with Wattanosoth is anticipated to further enhance Hua Hin’s reputation as a leading health and wellness destination. Be Well Medical Center www.bewell.co.th email: [email protected] Tel: (+66) 2 111 6644 Source: https://royalcoastreview.com/2022/07/be-well-medical-centre-partnership-to-enhance-cancer-care-in-hua-hin/ -- © Copyright Royal Coast Review 2022-07-28 - 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!

School bus driver abandons child who dropped his bag - kid was told to find his own way to school Sanook Thai Caption: Child abandoned by the road A post on Facebook on a "so you wanna be famous site" featured a story and video about an abandoned child on the way to school. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1267272-school-bus-driver-abandons-child-who-dropped-his-bag-kid-was-told-to-find-his-own-way-to-school/

Sanook Thai Caption: Child abandoned by the road A post on Facebook on a "so you wanna be famous site" featured a story and video about an abandoned child on the way to school. A member of the public in a car first found a school bag then the owner, a young child, wandering about clearly looking for it. The child told the man that he had dropped his bag on the way to school and the driver told him that he had to go back and look for it and find another way to get to school. The poster took pity on the boy and took him to school himself. He called the incident terrible. It happened on Route 304 in the area of Pak Thong Chai district, Nakhon Ratchasima, NE Thailand. Sanook called it a "student drama". -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-07-28 - 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

Bridal shop owner takes hitchhiker home for a beer - wakes up late, 200K missing - and thief urinated on the floor Picture: Siam Rath Patcharapong, 39, a bridal shop owner, went to a concert in Bang Pakong, Chachoengsao, central eastern Thailand. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1267271-bridal-shop-owner-takes-hitchhiker-home-for-a-beer-wakes-up-late-200k-missing-and-thief-urinated-on-the-floor/

Picture: Siam Rath Patcharapong, 39, a bridal shop owner, went to a concert in Bang Pakong, Chachoengsao, central eastern Thailand. On the way home he was accosted by a man who asked him for a lift as his house was in the same area, or so he said. On the way back the pair got on so well that Patcharapong invited him into his house for a beer. But very soon Patcharapong felt very tired and went to bed. He didn't wake up until the next evening. Picture: Siam Rath By that time the hitchhiker had gone and so had an iPad, designer bag, phone, perfume and other goods worth 200,000 baht. In addition the hitchhiker left something - he was caught on CCTV urinating in the middle of the floor. The victim believes he was drugged and reported the incident to the Bang Kaew police. Picture: Siam Rath Deputy at the station Pol Lt-Col Rangsan Khamsuk said that pink sediment in a wine glass that the thief had filled with beer and given to the victim was being analysed as well as toxicology tests on the victim himself. Though the thief is unknown his wider circle of associates are known and he is believed to be responsible for similar thefts in other places. Pol Col Rangsan told Siam Rath that he would soon be in custody "nae norn" - for sure. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-07-28 - 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

PM orders all ministries reporting Korat shooting victims compensation plans by Tanakorn Sangiam BANGKOK (NNT) - The Prime Minister has ordered all ministries to report their aid compensation plans for victims of the mass shooting in Korat in the Cabinet meeting tomorrow, while the Department of Mental Health has prepared a four-stage plan for victims. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1267267-pm-orders-all-ministries-reporting-korat-shooting-victims-compensation-plans/

by Tanakorn Sangiam BANGKOK (NNT) - The Prime Minister has ordered all ministries to report their aid compensation plans for victims of the mass shooting in Korat in the Cabinet meeting tomorrow, while the Department of Mental Health has prepared a four-stage plan for victims. The Government Spokesperson Narumon Pinyosinwa, has announced that the Prime Minister will be in the Cabinet meeting tomorrow reviewing the aid and compensation plans of all ministries for the injured, and families of the dead in a mass shooting incident in Korat on the weekend. All ministries are instructed to see if they can provide compensation to each victim based on their area of responsibility, such as the Ministry of Labour, the Social Security Office, and the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security, and to report to the Bureau of the Budget for urgent budget allocations. As for the victims, the Department of Mental Health has prepared a four-stage plan to take care of their mental health. The department’s Director General Kiatphum Wongrachit, said today the department has deployed the Mobile Community Assertive Treatment Team (MCATT) to the area to meet with affected persons, including those who fled the incident site before the situation turned violent, as well as family members of the victims. The team will also focus on children and youths affected. The department will be evaluating the status of their mental health periodically. The four-stage plan starts with the emergency stage 72 hours after the incident, where affected persons may have stress, anxiety, confusion, and may be showing rapid changes in their behavior. The effects will be more pronounced among those directly affected. It will be followed by the intermediate stage covering the first two weeks since the incident, during which some mental health issues may occur; then the mid-term stage where those who still have mental health concerns will receive monthly assessments. These assessments will continue over the long-term stage for injured persons, and the family of the victims, to ensure they can return to normal life. -- © Copyright NNT 2022-07-28 - 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!

Chiang Mai court finds that housing estate in Mae Rim is legal, not built on Doi Suthep parkland Picture: Siam Rath Siam Rath reported on a judgment from the Administrative Court in Chiang Mai, northern Thailand, in a high profile forestry land encroachment case. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1267265-chiang-mai-court-finds-that-housing-estate-in-mae-rim-is-legal-not-built-on-doi-suthep-parkland/