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Ang Thong police show how to do it! Student troublemakers all cuffed in double quick time Picture: Siam Rath Ang Thong was the scene of a major fight between warring students but everyone was soon in custody and on the way to the police station in the back of a police pick-up, reported Siam Rath. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262202-ang-thong-police-show-how-to-do-it -student-troublemakers-all-cuffed-in-double-quick-time/

Picture: Siam Rath Ang Thong was the scene of a major fight between warring students but everyone was soon in custody and on the way to the police station in the back of a police pick-up, reported Siam Rath. Even though they were already outside the station. Yes, it was all a drill to show the public how well the RTP are prepared to tackle violence between warring factions of students. Picture: Siam Rath That was the scenario that Muang Ang Thong chief Pol Col Natthapong Sriphenprapha came up with to show the top brass at RTP HQ and Region 1 that his men mean business. They took off their jackets and battled in the streets pretending to be two groups. Picture: Siam Rath Everything was soon peaceful and quiet and the miscreants were cuffed and taken in. There wasn't far to go. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-06-09 - 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 Picture: Siam Rath Picture: Siam Rath

What is and isn’t allowed as Thailand legalizes pot Thais will be able to grow marijuana for personal use, while businesses can cultivate the herb on a large scale to produce cosmetics, food, and innovative products, beginning June 9. (Photo by David Gabrić) On June 9 (Thursday), cannabis and hemp finally become legal in Thailand and can be used not just for medical purposes but also as a cash crop. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262201-what-is-and-isn’t-allowed-as-thailand-legalizes-pot/

Thais will be able to grow marijuana for personal use, while businesses can cultivate the herb on a large scale to produce cosmetics, food, and innovative products, beginning June 9. (Photo by David Gabrić) On June 9 (Thursday), cannabis and hemp finally become legal in Thailand and can be used not just for medical purposes but also as a cash crop. Thais will be able to grow marijuana for personal use, while businesses can cultivate the herb on a large scale to produce cosmetics, food, and innovative products. However, under Thai law, cannabis extracts containing more than 0.2 percent of Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) will continue to be listed as a narcotic. Otherwise, users and growers will not have to worry about legal problems anymore. Going legal Thailand legalized marijuana for medicinal use in 2019, yet people continued to be arrested and convicted on cannabis-related charges because the plant was still a controlled substance under several laws. For instance, cannabis was banned under the Narcotics Code until December 9, 2021. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/what-is-and-isnt-allowed-as-thailand-legalizes-pot/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-06-09 - 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!

What a mess! Pattaya's hanging wires are dangerous and bad memories tourists will take home with them Daily News Thai Caption: Can you spot anything? Thai media Daily News said they had been contacted by locals and tourists alike about the deplorable state of wires hanging all over the place near residences and sidewalks in Pattaya. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262200-what-a-mess-pattayas-hanging-wires-are-dangerous-and-bad-memories-tourists-will-take-home-with-them/

Daily News Thai Caption: Can you spot anything? Thai media Daily News said they had been contacted by locals and tourists alike about the deplorable state of wires hanging all over the place near residences and sidewalks in Pattaya. Their pictures said it all and they asked if this is the memory that the tourists will take home with them. It was especially bad at the end of Soi 8 at Jomtien in the area of the beach. Picture: Daily News All the usual epithets were in their story that mentioned a "world class resort" and Pattyaya as a "window of Thai tourism". Yet the wires remain in place year after year "damaging the image of tourism in Pattaya". They even got highly sarcastic in their main caption with a picture that gave the impression of a complete and utter mess with the caption: "Can you spot anything?" It was obvious. ASEAN NOW wonders if the recently elected mayor has seen or cares about his untidy resort. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-06-09 - 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 Picture: Daily News

Pink Pineapple Is Illegal In Thailand – Smugglers Face Heavy Penalty by TNR Staff THE AGRICULTURE and Cooperatives Ministry issued a warning today (June 8th) that the import and sale of pink pineapple cultivated by the food company Fresh Del Monte on trial basis in Costa Rica is illegal in Thailand because this is a genetically modified (GMO) crop and the country has a GMO free-policy in place, Amarin TV said. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262198-pink-pineapple-is-illegal-in-thailand-–-smugglers-face-heavy-penalty/

by TNR Staff THE AGRICULTURE and Cooperatives Ministry issued a warning today (June 8th) that the import and sale of pink pineapple cultivated by the food company Fresh Del Monte on trial basis in Costa Rica is illegal in Thailand because this is a genetically modified (GMO) crop and the country has a GMO free-policy in place, Amarin TV said. The issue arose after the Digital Economy and Society Ministry’s Anti-Fake News Centre confirmed news of pink pineapple being illegally sold in the country is true and not fake after conducting a fact-finding investigation. Deputy Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister Mananya Thaiset said the ministry is not staying still and is in fact more vigilantly monitoring illegal activity but with limited manpower the public is urged to be its eyes and ears in watching out for illegal online trade of GMO crops. Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2022/06/08/pink-pineapple-is-illegal-in-thailand-smugglers-face-heavy-penalty/ -- © Copyright THAI NEWSROOM 2022-06-09 - 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!

NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Thursday June 9 2022 Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262196-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-thursday-june-9-2022/

Listen to the news: The Iranian embassy in Bangkok has denounced what it said were baseless allegations made by a report in the Bangkok post in which police were told to be on the lookout for Iranian spies. An Embassy statement said no Thai political or security officials have confirmed the claim. Three foreign nationals were charged yesterday with recklessness causing the death of a woman who fell from a high rise condominium in Phuket last month. American Smith Ant-waun aged 38, Ahmad Ala-toom, 28 from Jordan, and Russian Natalia Kosenkova, told police the woman was very drunk when she climbed an outside staircase then plunged to her death. The case is still under investigation. Bangkok's new governor aims to achieve what no one else has been able to do, that's tackle the traffic problem in Bangkok, his plan is to introduce an intelligent traffic management system by next summer. Police have seized more than 200 kilos of methamphetamine pills that were packed and hidden in a statue that was due to be shipped to Taiwan. Officers raided a shipping company in Si Racha Chonburi following investigations with the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Thailand. A hospital in Phuket held a press conference yesterday after a new born baby suffered a broken arm while in hospital care. Doctors said it appears the baby’s arm was broken on the day of her birth, last Sunday. Investigations continue. St Andrews International school in Bangkok has been ordered to demolish several facilities allegedly built beside the school on government land without permission. Bangkok authorities say there has been little to no communication with the school, which did say it would issue a statement shortly. Region: More than 230 rights groups called for the resignation of UN human rights chief Michelle Bachelet, charging that she "whitewashed" Beijing's "atrocities" during her trip to China last month. China will offer it’s citizens up to US$15,000 dollars or 100 thousand RMB in cash for reporting threats to "national security". Beijing has also begun teaching children to be on the lookout for supposed threats to the country. Chiang Mai: cloudy rain thundershowers 32C Bangkok: Sunny partly cloudy isolated thundershowers 34C Pattaya and SE: Sunny partly cloudy Dry 30C Phuket and the South: Sunny partly Cloudy Dry 30C Hua Hin: Sunny becoming cloudy perhaps and isolated shower 33C Listen Live: Surf 102.5 Facebook: Surf 102.5 -- © Copyright SURF 102.5 FM 2022-06-09 - 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 9 June 2022 by Chili Radio Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262189-world-sports-news-thursday-9-june-2022-by-chili-radio/

Listen to the news: Boxing - South African boxer Simiso Buthelezi has tragically passed away. Buthelezi who was 24, fought for the WBF African lightweight title fight against Siphesihle Mntungwa last weekend, but he lost the fight and went into a coma on Tuesday night. Boxing South Africa confirmed yesterday that the fighter had passed away. Football - In last night's Nations League matches Belgium hammered Poland 6-1, The Netherlands beat Wales 2-1, Scotland beat Armenia 2-0 and Ukraine won 1-0 against the R.O.I. Liverpool have rejected a deal worth 40m euros for Senegal forward Sadio Mane from Bayern Munich. The Reds are understood to want about 50m euros for the 30-year-old. American Football - The Denver Broncos appear set to be sold for a sports-franchise record $4.65 billion, according to multiple media reports. As expected, the Walton-Penner family -- led by Walmart heir Rob Walton -- has made the winning bid. The Walton-Penner family and the Pat Bowlen Trust have entered into a purchase and sale agreement, it was jointly announced yesterday. This would be the highest price paid for an American sports franchise, topping the $3.2 billion paid for the NBA's Brooklyn Nets in 2019. -- © Copyright Chili RADIO 2022-06-09 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!

Pattaya Marine Department instructs water safety measures to be implemented by marine business operators as tourists return By Tanakorn Panyadee Pattaya — The Pattaya Marine Department has instructed water safety measures to be implemented by 150 marine business operators due to a large number of foreign and domestic tourists returning. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262188-pattaya-marine-department-instructs-water-safety-measures-to-be-implemented-by-marine-business-operators-as-tourists-return/

By Tanakorn Panyadee Pattaya — The Pattaya Marine Department has instructed water safety measures to be implemented by 150 marine business operators due to a large number of foreign and domestic tourists returning. Ekkarat Kantharo, director of Pattaya Marine Department Region 6, presided over an assembly of 150 marine business operators today, June 8th, to discuss the water safety measures, urging all operators to strictly obey the measures as the number of tourists was increasing. The director stated that all boat operators needed to be proficient in their trade as they were responsible for every passenger’s life. They must examine the boat on a regular basis to ensure its proper functionality, especially in the foundation of the boat and life safety equipment, which may have deteriorated during the two-year closure due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/06/08/pattaya-marine-department-instructs-water-safety-measures-to-be-implemented-by-marine-business-operators-as-tourists-return/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-06-09 - 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!

Walking Street nightlife operators urge authorities to resume unfinished road repairs as soon as possible By Tanakorn Panyadee Walking Street, Pattaya — Walking Street nightlife operators assembled to discuss the unfinished road repairs on their world-famous street and urged the relevant authorities to resume working and complete the work as soon as possible. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262187-walking-street-nightlife-operators-urge-authorities-to-resume-unfinished-road-repairs-as-soon-as-possible/

By Tanakorn Panyadee Walking Street, Pattaya — Walking Street nightlife operators assembled to discuss the unfinished road repairs on their world-famous street and urged the relevant authorities to resume working and complete the work as soon as possible. Narit Petcharat, president of the Pattaya Walking Street Business Association, gathered up with other operators at Pattaya King Seafood restaurant on Walking Street today, June 8th, to discuss the unfinished road repairs to prepare for the expected incoming waves of tourists as border restrictions and Covid19 rules continue to ease. According to the president, most tourists both short and long stays had been delighted with the nightlife services on Walking Street so far, except for the unsurfaced spots on the pavements and roads and the insufficiency of street lights. The president said that these issues imposed a nuisance to customers and that he feared it might ruin Walking Street’s reputation. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/06/08/walking-street-nightlife-operators-urge-authorities-to-resume-unfinished-road-repairs-as-soon-as-possible/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-06-09 - 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!

61-year-old driver hit by motorbike rider and dies while switching drivers on highway roadside in Pattaya By Tanakorn Panyadee Bang Lamung, Pattaya — A 61-year-old male driver was hit by a motorbike and died while switching drivers on the highway roadside due to fatigue. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262185-61-year-old-driver-hit-by-motorbike-rider-and-dies-while-switching-drivers-on-highway-roadside-in-pattaya/

By Tanakorn Panyadee Bang Lamung, Pattaya — A 61-year-old male driver was hit by a motorbike and died while switching drivers on the highway roadside due to fatigue. At 9 p.m. Tuesday, June 7th, Pol. Lt. Col. Phakhonphon Siriwutikapraph from the Pattaya Police Station, was notified of a road accident with two injured people on Highway Route 7. Police and rescue personnel arrived at the scene to find the first male victim Prathan Tansiri, 61, in critical condition. He was given CPR but later passed away due to serious injuries, according to reports. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/06/09/61-year-old-driver-hit-by-motorbike-rider-and-dies-while-switching-drivers-on-highway-roadside-in-pattaya/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-06-09 - 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 hospital holds press conference regarding a newborn baby who reportedly suffered a broken arm while under their care By Goong Nang(GN) Phuket – The Vachira Phuket hospital today (June 8th) has revealed a possibility of how a two weeks-old baby involved in a viral story on Thai media has broken her arm. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262184-phuket-hospital-holds-press-conference-regarding-a-newborn-baby-who-reportedly-suffered-a-broken-arm-while-under-their-care/

By Goong Nang(GN) Phuket – The Vachira Phuket hospital today (June 8th) has revealed a possibility of how a two weeks-old baby involved in a viral story on Thai media has broken her arm. A press conference was held at the Vachira Phuket Hospital in Phuket Town this morning (June 8th) and was led by the Vachira Phuket Hospital Director Doctor Weerasak Lorthongkam and the baby girl’s parents. The parents had previously asked to see the CCTV footage of when the girl was being treated in the hospital. Dr. Weerasak stated however that there is no record of the specific incident as CCTV cameras are not recording at all times. They are being used for real time operations only during the Covid-19 pandemic. Full story: https://thephuketexpress.com/2022/06/08/update-phuket-hospital-holds-press-conference-regarding-a-newborn-baby-who-reportedly-suffered-a-broken-arm-while-under-their-care/ -- © Copyright The Phuket Express 2022-06-09 - 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!

Three-year-old dies after allegedly being assaulted by stepmother and father in Chalong By Goong Nang(GN) Chalong – A three-year-old girl died after allegedly being assaulted by her stepmother and father in Chalong. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262183-three-year-old-dies-after-allegedly-being-assaulted-by-stepmother-and-father-in-chalong/

By Goong Nang(GN) Chalong – A three-year-old girl died after allegedly being assaulted by her stepmother and father in Chalong. The news was revealed to the press today (June 8th). The Region 8 Police Commander Lieutenant Colonel Amphon Buarabphon told the Phuket Express, “The Chalong Police were notified from the Chalong Hospital on Sunday (June 5th), 2022 that a three-year-old girl has been pronounced dead.” “Her father, Mr. Wanwichai Teanhom, 28, told police that his daughter vomited and became tense. He took her to the hospital on Sunday (June 5th) but she tragically passed away. An autopsy was conducted and in total 23 bruises were found on her face and her body which the coroner stated was caused from solid items and blunt traumatic impact about one to two weeks before she was pronounced dead. Full story: https://thephuketexpress.com/2022/06/08/three-year-old-dies-after-allegedly-being-assaulted-by-stepmother-and-father-in-chalong/ -- © Copyright The Phuket Express 2022-06-09 - 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!

Three foreigners allegedly involved in Russian woman who fell to death from a condo in Patong in custody at Phuket court By Goong Nang(GN) Patong, Phuket – Three foreigners who were allegedly involved in an incident in which a Russian woman fell to her death from a condominium in Patong last week are now in custody at the Phuket Provincial Court. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262182-three-foreigners-allegedly-involved-in-russian-woman-who-fell-to-death-from-a-condo-in-patong-in-custody-at-phuket-court/

By Goong Nang(GN) Patong, Phuket – Three foreigners who were allegedly involved in an incident in which a Russian woman fell to her death from a condominium in Patong last week are now in custody at the Phuket Provincial Court. The Region 8 Police Commander Lieutenant Colonel Amphon Buarabphon told the Phuket Express today (June 8th), “An arrest warrant from the Phuket Provincial Court has been issued for those three foreigners who were reportedly involved in the incident.” “At this stage, they are facing charges of ‘Recklessness causing another person to die.’ They are now in custody at the Phuket Provincial Court.” Lieutenant Colonel Amphon Buarabphon stated. “However, we are continuing the investigation to see if there are any other witnesses who might have seen or been involved in the incident. We have not closed the case yet.” Lieutenant Colonel Amphon Buarabphon stated. The exact details of the extent of the alleged involvement of the three foreigners, who have been held since the incident on minor drug possession charges for a small amount of high-THC marijuana, was not revealed by the Region 8 police, citing the ongoing investigation. Full story: https://thephuketexpress.com/2022/06/08/update-three-foreigners-allegedly-involved-in-russian-woman-who-fell-to-death-from-a-condo-in-patong-in-custody-at-phuket-court/ -- © Copyright The Phuket Express 2022-06-09 - 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 Travel Mart Plus (TTM+) 2022 highlights ‘Amazing New Chapters’ in Thai tourism As the premier showcase of Thai tourism, the event once again brings together decision-makers at the same location with the goal of promoting Thailand and actualise business values. Phuket – Thailand’s leading B2B travel industry show, the Thailand Travel Mart Plus (TTM+) 2022, opens today on the beautiful island of Phuket until Friday, 10 June, with a focus on the country’s change towards stronger and more sustainable, more responsible tourism growth in line with the ‘Visit Thailand Year 2022 – 2023: Amazing New Chapters’ marketing campaign. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262181-thailand-travel-mart-plus-ttm-2022-highlights-‘amazing-new-chapters’-in-thai-tourism/