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By Nop Meechukhun Bangkok – The Psychiatric Association of Thailand suggested the government limit access to cannabis plantations and usage among the vulnerable groups before the liberalization of cannabis. The group said the government should provide information on the benefits and harms before planting and using cannabis, including implementing measures to limit access from the vulnerable groups as the plant can be more addictive for them than the general population and can affect their brain development. The Association, therefore, has prepared recommendations on the permission to use, plant, and produce cannabis in Thailand for relevant parties to consider and improve their regulations in order to make the cannabis liberalization effective. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/06/07/psychiatric-association-of-thailand-suggests-government-to-provide-information-and-limit-access-to-cannabis-plantations/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-06-08 - 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!

Teenage boy dies after colliding his motorbike with a dog crossing the road in Sri Racha By Goong Nang(GN) PHOTO: Wisarn Sangjaroen / Top News Sri Racha – A 16-year-old rider and a stray dog have been pronounced dead at the scene after a motorbike crash in Sri Racha yesterday morning (June 7th). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262063-teenage-boy-dies-after-colliding-his-motorbike-with-a-dog-crossing-the-road-in-sri-racha/

PHOTO: Wisarn Sangjaroen / Top News By Goong Nang(GN) Sri Racha – A 16-year-old rider and a stray dog have been pronounced dead at the scene after a motorbike crash in Sri Racha yesterday morning (June 7th). The Sri Racha Police were notified of the accident at 6:30 A.M. in Soi Wat Bordin 5 in the Surasak sub-district Emergency responders and police arrived at the scene to find the body of Mr. N (name withheld), 16, face down on the road. Nearby was his damaged motorbike. A male stray dog was also found dead on the road. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/06/08/teenage-boy-dies-after-colliding-his-motorbike-with-a-dog-crossing-the-road-in-sri-racha/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-06-08 - 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!

Five million Indian tourists are expected to visit Pattaya by the end of 2022, Tourism Authority of Thailand says By Tanakorn Panyadee PHOTO: บริษัท โสภณ เคเบิ้ล ที.วี.และสื่อสาร พัทยา จำกัด Pattaya — Five million Indian tourists are expected to visit Pattaya by the year’s-end while Russian and Chinese tourists are diminishing due to domestic affairs, the Tourism Authority of Thailand says. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262062-five-million-indian-tourists-are-expected-to-visit-pattaya-by-the-end-of-2022-tourism-authority-of-thailand-says/

PHOTO: บริษัท โสภณ เคเบิ้ล ที.วี.และสื่อสาร พัทยา จำกัด By Tanakorn Panyadee Pattaya — Five million Indian tourists are expected to visit Pattaya by the year’s-end while Russian and Chinese tourists are diminishing due to domestic affairs, the Tourism Authority of Thailand says. The director of the Pattaya Tourism Authority of Thailand Mr. Kajondej Apichart-trakul revealed yesterday, June 7th, that the tourism situation in Pattaya has improved by a large margin since the country’s reopening to tourists and the Test and Go program’s removal. Business operators in Pattaya, he said, were conducting business with international agencies and tour operators who wanted to bring their customers to Pattaya as it was a globally known vacation spot located only one hour away from the airport. Pattaya City, according to the director, had been ready for reopening to tourists since last year in 2021. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/06/08/five-million-indian-tourists-are-expected-to-visit-pattaya-by-the-end-of-2022-tourism-authority-of-thailand-says/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-06-08 - 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!

Taxi driver arrested for reportedly beating Chinese tourist in Bangkok’s entertainment district over the past weekend By Adam Judd Bangkok – A male taxi driver reportedly confessed to the Makkasan Police on Sunday, June 5th, after being caught on dashcam video beating a Chinese tourist near the RCA entertainment area of Bangkok on Saturday, June 4th. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262061-taxi-driver-arrested-for-reportedly-beating-chinese-tourist-in-bangkok’s-entertainment-district-over-the-past-weekend/

By Adam Judd Bangkok – A male taxi driver reportedly confessed to the Makkasan Police on Sunday, June 5th, after being caught on dashcam video beating a Chinese tourist near the RCA entertainment area of Bangkok on Saturday, June 4th. The driver was caught on dashcam at around 1:10 AM. attacking the seemingly drunk tourist, aged around 50 and who wasn’t identified to the Thai press, to the ground. According to a witness who delivered the footage to Makkasan Police, both of them were reportedly talking furiously, assumingly disagreeing about the price, before the customer allegedly angrily punched the taxi vehicle. The taxi driver reportedly got out of his vehicle and opened the car trunk before taking out an iron bar, assumed to be about 30 centimeters long, and beating the foreign passenger. Full story: https://thephuketexpress.com/2022/06/07/taxi-driver-arrested-for-reportedly-beating-chinese-tourist-in-bangkoks-entertainment-district-over-the-past-weekend/ -- © Copyright The Phuket Express 2022-06-08 - 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 Prime Minister delivers strategies in Thailand Tourism Congress 2022 in Phuket By Goong Nang(GN) Phuket – Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O’Cha yesterday (June 6th) led the opening of the Thailand Tourism Congress 2022 at the Beyond Resort Kata in Phuket. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262060-thai-prime-minister-delivers-strategies-in-thailand-tourism-congress-2022-in-phuket/

By Goong Nang(GN) Phuket – Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O’Cha yesterday (June 6th) led the opening of the Thailand Tourism Congress 2022 at the Beyond Resort Kata in Phuket. Joining PM Prayut was the Minister of Thailand Tourism and Sports Mr.Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, the Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew, and other relevant officials. PM Prayut delivered an opening speech with the following, “First of all, the Phuket Sandbox project was a success which became a model for other countries to boost tourism and the economy. We have been through a difficult time as part of the Covid-19 pandemic in the past two years. However, the crisis has shown that we are reliant on tourism developments and to move forward. I am sure that Thailand tourism will be back to be a world-leading attraction in the near future.” Full story: https://thephuketexpress.com/2022/06/07/thai-prime-minister-delivers-strategies-in-thailand-tourism-congress-2022-in-phuket/ -- © Copyright The Phuket Express 2022-06-08 - 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!

30-year-old mother files report to police after Phuket hospital informs her that her newborn baby allegedly suffered a mysterious broken arm while in their care By Goong Nang(GN) Phuket – A 30-year-old mother has filed a report to police after a hospital in Phuket Town later informed her that her two-weeks-old baby girl had allegedly suffered a broken arm. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262059-30-year-old-mother-files-report-to-police-after-phuket-hospital-informs-her-that-her-newborn-baby-allegedly-suffered-a-mysterious-broken-arm-while-in-their-care/

By Goong Nang(GN) Phuket – A 30-year-old mother has filed a report to police after a hospital in Phuket Town later informed her that her two-weeks-old baby girl had allegedly suffered a broken arm. Today, (June 7th) Ms. Aujchara Jantararat, 30, a teacher, went to the Phuket City Police Station and filed a report to police. She told police, “Last month on May 23rd I gave birth at a major hospital in Phuket Town.” Full story: https://thephuketexpress.com/2022/06/07/30-year-old-mother-files-report-to-police-after-phuket-hospital-informs-her-that-her-newborn-baby-allegedly-suffered-a-mysterious-broken-arm-while-in-their-care/ -- © Copyright The Phuket Express 2022-06-08 - 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!

Thais flood Prayut’s Facebook page with comments after mods forget to turn off mentions By Panithan Onthaworn The official Facebook page of Thailand’s Prime Minister, which typically disables the comment section, was overwhelmed by comments from Thai netizens after they noticed that one photo was open for commenting. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262058-thais-flood-prayut’s-facebook-page-with-comments-after-mods-forget-to-turn-off-mentions/

By Panithan Onthaworn The official Facebook page of Thailand’s Prime Minister, which typically disables the comment section, was overwhelmed by comments from Thai netizens after they noticed that one photo was open for commenting. Uploaded in November last year, the current profile picture of Prayut Chan-ocha went viral over the past few days with over 56,000 comments from Thai Facebook users, with most of the reactions being laughing and angry emojis. The comments section have since been turned off. Full story: https://www.thaienquirer.com/40707/thais-flood-prayuts-facebook-page-with-comments-after-mods-forget-to-turn-off-mentions/ -- © Copyright Thai Enquirer 2022-06-08 - 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!

Monetary Policy Committee forecasts 4.9% inflation for Thailand this year The Thai cabinet yesterday (Tuesday) acknowledged the Monetary Policy Committee’s projection that the country’s inflation this year will reach 4.9%, which is higher than previous forecasts, mainly due to increases in energy and food prices, according to Deputy Government Spokesperson Traisuree Traisoranakul. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262057-monetary-policy-committee-forecasts-49-inflation-for-thailand-this-year/

The Thai cabinet yesterday (Tuesday) acknowledged the Monetary Policy Committee’s projection that the country’s inflation this year will reach 4.9%, which is higher than previous forecasts, mainly due to increases in energy and food prices, according to Deputy Government Spokesperson Traisuree Traisoranakul. She said that the committee had predicted that mid-term inflation this year would be within the set target, which might rise slightly due to short-term supply-side factors, and decided to retain the policy rate to help to continue stimulating the economic recovery. She said, however, that the committee decided to raise its inflation projection following the energy and food price increases, resulting primarily from of the fallout from sanctions against Russia and global inflation. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/monetary-policy-committee-forecasts-4-9-inflation-for-thailand-this-year/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-06-08 - 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!

In defense of Thai males’ parallel universe OPINION | By Tulsathit Taptim Thai men have deservedly received a fair share of “male chauvinism” criticism. But that cannot be the only reason why domestic abuse cases featuring them as victims have never made it to the court. In contemporary Thailand, the “sexism” culture exists side by side a weird and ironic reality where the females turn from hunted and defenseless creatures into scary powers-that-be overnight. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262056-in-defense-of-thai-males’-parallel-universe/

OPINION | By Tulsathit Taptim Thai men have deservedly received a fair share of “male chauvinism” criticism. But that cannot be the only reason why domestic abuse cases featuring them as victims have never made it to the court. In contemporary Thailand, the “sexism” culture exists side by side a weird and ironic reality where the females turn from hunted and defenseless creatures into scary powers-that-be overnight. People hailing the #MeToo movement and viewing Amber Heard either as a villainess or heroine must spare some thoughts for the helpless Thai men, who have never done and will never do a Johnny Depp. Of course, some of Thai males are too controlling or powerful to worry about their women attempting to do or doing an Amber Heard. However, many others have a reason more profound _ or some may say more pathetic _ than that. When women don’t speak up, they are scared. That’s what the #MeToo movement is all about. They must be brave and strong enough to overcome taunts, scrutiny into every aspect of your private life, as well as a strong possibility that you will be doing it all for nothing. When Thai men do not speak up, it’s not about bravery or cowardice, or strength or lack of it. It’s about something else. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/in-defense-of-thai-males-parallel-universe/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-06-08 - 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!

Is Thailand likely to see a mass exodus of expats? by Michael Bridge Every year from April to June many Europeans leave Thailand to fly back to enjoy the summer months back home. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262055-is-thailand-likely-to-see-a-mass-exodus-of-expats/

by Michael Bridge Every year from April to June many Europeans leave Thailand to fly back to enjoy the summer months back home. They leave every year and generally return in October or November for six months like migrating birds heading for the warmer weather. During the summer months, it gets noticeably quieter in the saunas, bars, restaurants, and on golf courses when they leave. The big question is how many of them will return in 2022? The majority have retired, so they like to return home to see family and friends which is understandable. However, this year many may decide enough is enough and will stay put. Most have rented properties in Thailand before, so they do not need to keep paying rent. Of course, some may have had partners or casual girlfriends here too, but some may fly off with their expat partners, while others will most likely return to stay with families. However, with rents rising and the cost of living also going up, it is not that cheap to stay here anymore. Obviously, if they also want to get around the price of fuel means the casual trip to other parts of Thailand can be very costly. And talking about costs, the jump in airfares due to the increase in vacationers, coupled with the fact the planes from Thailand now must avoid Russian airspace, has made buying a ticket quite expensive too. It is hard to find a return ticket for less than THB30,000 to Europe unless you want two to three stops. Of course, the other reason these migrators may be reluctant to return is the uncertainty of how they will be received at immigration on arrival. And as many are elderly will they be able to obtain a suitable insurance package at their age to allow them to stay and at what cost? The Thai government most likely thinks this group is not helping the economy and the hospitality industry. That said these expats will spend money here. They go regularly to the supermarkets, pay for electricity, water and the internet, as well eating out at restaurants, drinking in the bars, renting bikes, playing golf, and visiting the massage shops. And many like to take breaks in other parts of the country. So, in a small way by making it hard for them to return, the government is missing out on the income they would spend in Thailand. And with so few tourists around, surely the migrating expat would spend more in six months than a bus load of Indian holidaymakers on a budget trip to Thailand. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-06-08 - 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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Five-year-long 30-million baht lottery prize drama finally concludes After five years of courtroom battles and out-of-court drama between a teacher and a retired police officer, over who actually owns five first prize lottery tickets worth 30 million baht, the Supreme Court has finally ruled that retired Pol Lt Jaroon Wimoon is the real owner. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262016-five-year-long-30-million-baht-lottery-prize-drama-finally-concludes/

30-day visa exemption for Thailand approved for Saudi tourists Saudi tourists will be able to visit Thailand and stay for up to 30 days without the need to apply for a visa before their departure, following the cabinet’s approval today (Tuesday). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262048-30-day-visa-exemption-for-thailand-approved-for-saudi-tourists/

Human Rights groups calls on Thai government to help Rohingya refugees By Thai Enquirer Human rights groups are calling on the Thai government to assist a new group of rescued Rohingya asylum seekers and allow them to determine their refugee status in Thailand. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262001-human-rights-groups-calls-on-thai-government-to-help-rohingya-refugees/

By Thai Enquirer Human rights groups are calling on the Thai government to assist a new group of rescued Rohingya asylum seekers and allow them to determine their refugee status in Thailand. Last Saturday, the Thai navy found 59 Rohingya refugees stranded on Koh Dong Island near Satun province in southern Thailand. The navy rescued 31 men, 23 women, and 5 children. The group was then detained and are being held at 436 Border Patrol Police unit. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Human Rights Watch said in a statement on Tuesday that Thai officials say they were abandoned by smugglers, who reportedly charged 60,000 Thai baht (US$1,750) per person for a journey to Malaysia. Full story: https://www.thaienquirer.com/40687/human-rights-watch-calls-on-thai-government-to-help-rohingya-refugees/ -- © Copyright Thai Enquirer 2022-06-07 - 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!

BMA authorised to manage troubled Green Line BTS train system – Interior Minister The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has the full authority over the troubled Green Line train project, better known as the BTS system, including the controversial operating concession, fares and debts incurred in the construction of the system, according to Interior Minister Anupong Paochinda. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262000-bma-authorised-to-manage-troubled-green-line-bts-train-system-–-interior-minister/