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Thailand continues action against pirated brand name goods - 10M worth found in NE Picture: Siam Rath Siam Rath reported that Region 5 customs were continuing with Thailand's action against pirated brand name goods. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261642-thailand-continues-action-against-pirated-brand-name-goods-10m-worth-found-in-ne/

Picture: Siam Rath Siam Rath reported that Region 5 customs were continuing with Thailand's action against pirated brand name goods. The latest search warrant was enacted at a warehouse in Neua Muang sub-district in Roi-Et, north eastern Thailand. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Investigators found 10,000 items including bags, clothes, shoes and caps. Brands included Hermes, Dior, Gucci, Louis Vuitton and Coach. It was all worth an estimated 10 million baht. The media did not report any arrests. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-06-03 - 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

One injured as vocational college students armed with knives fight at gas station Picture: Siam Rath Siam Rath reported on yet more armed violence between warring factions of vocational college students. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261641-one-injured-as-vocational-college-students-armed-with-knives-fight-at-gas-station/

Picture: Siam Rath Siam Rath reported on yet more armed violence between warring factions of vocational college students. This time they were armed with knives and fighting at a Bangchak gas station opposite Nai Rua School in Pak Nam, Samut Prakan south east of the Thai capital Bangkok. Around half a dozen first and second year students aged 16-17 were there when the Muang district police arrived. One had an injury to his hand and was taken to hospital. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Picture: Siam Rath A woman who was involved had recorded a video The students were taken in for questioning telling police that ten rival students from another college had attacked them while they were filling up at the gas station. They were all armed with knives. They ran to try and get away before their adversaries fled the scene. Investigations continue. The colleges were not named. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-06-03 - 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

Officials issue safety advice for tourists visiting Prachuap Khiri Khan By Online Reporter Officials have launched a new public relations campaign in an effort to boost safety and confidence among tourists visiting Prachuap Khiri Khan. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261640-officials-issue-safety-advice-for-tourists-visiting-prachuap-khiri-khan/

By Online Reporter Officials have launched a new public relations campaign in an effort to boost safety and confidence among tourists visiting Prachuap Khiri Khan. On Thursday (June 2) Mr. Sathien Charoenruen, Governor of Prachuap Khiri Khan Province presided over the launch of the campaign, which has been organised by the Ministry of Tourism and Sports, Prachuap Khiri Khan office and the Tourist Police. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe The campaign will see signs, which include safety tips for tourists in both English and Thai languages, displayed at various locations throughout the province’s eight districts. The campaign was launched to coincide with Prachuap Khiri Khan being reclassified as a ‘blue zone’ province. Full story: https://www.huahintoday.com/hua-hin-news/officials-issue-safety-advice-for-tourists-visiting-prachuap-khiri-khan/ -- © Copyright Hua Hin Today 2022-06-03 - 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!

RTP chief turns sniper at SWAT Challenge Daily News Thai Caption: Cap: Sniper Bespectacled RTP chief Pol Gen Suwat Changyodsuk showed off his sniping skills when he and his entourage attended Day 4 of this week's "RTP SWAT Challenge 2022" at the Naresuan Fort in Cha-Am, Phetchaburi yesterday. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261639-rtp-chief-turns-sniper-at-swat-challenge/

Daily News Thai Caption: Cap: Sniper Bespectacled RTP chief Pol Gen Suwat Changyodsuk showed off his sniping skills when he and his entourage attended Day 4 of this week's "RTP SWAT Challenge 2022" at the Naresuan Fort in Cha-Am, Phetchaburi yesterday. The chief - dressed in khaki, sunnies and black beret - used a high power sniper's rifle with telescopic sight. He hit the target three out of three. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Picture: Daily News Twelve teams are competing in the event that has five separate disciplines. It comes after the Thai team got ninth place at an international police SWAT competition in Dubai recently, reported Daily News. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-06-03 - 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 Picture: Daily News Picture: Daily News

CCSA: Entertainment Venues Must Obtain Permission To Operate by Na-ark Rojanasuvan BANGKOK (NNT) - The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration announced that entertainment venues that wish to operate after June 1st must pass a test according to the Thai Stop COVID 2 PLUS safety standard and obtain permission from related governmental units. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261638-ccsa-entertainment-venues-must-obtain-permission-to-operate/

by Na-ark Rojanasuvan BANGKOK (NNT) - The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration announced that entertainment venues that wish to operate after June 1st must pass a test according to the Thai Stop COVID 2 PLUS safety standard and obtain permission from related governmental units. Maratee Nalita Andamo, Director of the News Division of the Department of Information of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, made the announcement during this week’s press briefing of the Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA). She reminded establishment owners that all of their staffers and customers must be fully vaccinated. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe The Ministry of Public Health maintains the alert level for COVID-19 at level 3 although it does plan to lower it to level 2 in the near future. The move will place more emphasis on severe cases and prevention measures for at-risk groups than on enforcing the restrictions on the general public. Additionally, the director expressed gratitude to the Kingdom of Denmark for donating 1.266 million doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to Thailand on May 26th. The gesture reflected the long-standing and close bond between the two Kingdoms. The jabs will be given to Thais and foreigners, and to those residing along the Thai borders. -- © Copyright NNT 2022-06-03 - 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 police teaching students to respect the Highway Code - cops get kids to paint "safe" Zebra Crossing Daily News Thai Caption: Zebra crossings are safe! Daily News reported that the Royal Thai Police are teaching students to "cultivate values of respect for traffic rules". Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261636-thai-police-teaching-students-to-respect-the-highway-code-cops-get-kids-to-paint-safe-zebra-crossing/

Daily News Thai Caption: Zebra crossings are safe! Daily News reported that the Royal Thai Police are teaching students to "cultivate values of respect for traffic rules". Especially at Zebra crossings. This after a female opthalmologist was killed on such a crossing in Bangkok in February by a speeding POLICEMAN on a Ducati, notes ASEAN NOW. He's been convicted. But few in Thailand would suggest that Thais have learned their lesson about respecting the crossings. Yesterday Korat's Wang Nam Khiaw police led by Pol Col Pheerapong Thanaphochai along with Ban Thai Samakhee school director Pornthip Phujan were teaching students about respecting the rules. Picture: Daily News Both in terms of being good pedestrians and good drivers. Kids were seen painting the markings on the road outside the school in Ban Thai Samakhee, NE Thailand. Pheerapong said that RTP chief Pol Gen Suwat Chaengyodsuk and his deputy in charge of traffic Pol Gen Damrongsak Kittipraphat wanted everyone to follow traffic rules because of the amount of death and damage on the roads. So he was taking part in a national drive to teach cultural values and respect for the Highway Code and other traffic rules. ASEAN NOW notes that the media saw no irony in this. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Picture: Daily News Anyone who has spent time in Thailand will routinely see police disobeying traffic rules by going the wrong way or not wearing helmets. And the force is perpetually criticised for doing very little law enforcement in this matter. The story smacked of "the pot calling the kettle black". While a caption on the photo in the article said that zebra crossings were safe - only a fool would believe that, we further suggest. On the plus side it is good that students are being taught something positive about the roads. Many underage routinely turn up for class illegally riding bikes without helmets only to be waved through by the cops. Occasionally they are made to do jumping jacks by the side of the road instead of paying fines. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-06-03 - 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

Phuket: Masks back on amid Covid fears - huge flip-flop in first pilot area in Thailand after just one day Daily News Thai Caption: Put on your masks Daily News reported that rules regarding the wearing of face masks were back on again in Phuket after they had been stopped. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261631-phuket-masks-back-on-amid-covid-fears-huge-flip-flop-in-first-pilot-area-in-thailand-after-just-one-day/

Daily News Thai Caption: Put on your masks Daily News reported that rules regarding the wearing of face masks were back on again in Phuket after they had been stopped. The reason was fear of Covid outbreaks. Now it's back to the original plan. The media said that Phuket was the first province to pilot not wearing masks and the order to stop their wearing from June 1st was quite clear. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Picture: Picture: Daily News Advice from medics scuppered that. The order came yesterday just one day after the new rule was started. It is effective immediately. They have to be worn outside and on private transport. The only exceptions are when eating or drinking or while exercising. The order was signed by the governor. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-06-03 - 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

Nong Khai Reports 2,000 Daily Arrivals After Border Reopening by Krajangwit Johjit NONG KHAI (NNT) - Thai authorities in Nong Khai province said there have been more than 2,000 daily arrivals ever since the reopening of its Thai-Laos border checkpoint. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261630-nong-khai-reports-2000-daily-arrivals-after-border-reopening/

by Krajangwit Johjit NONG KHAI (NNT) - Thai authorities in Nong Khai province said there have been more than 2,000 daily arrivals ever since the reopening of its Thai-Laos border checkpoint. Nong Khai Customs House reported that over 30,000 foreigners passed through its border checkpoint between May 9 and May 31, while 28,000 Thais crossed into Laos during the same period. Following the reopening of the border checkpoint, more than 2,000 people enter the country per day, up from 300 daily arrivals prior to the lifting of travel restrictions. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe The Customs House also reported that 5,500 vehicles with foreign license plates have entered Thailand while 1,700 cars from Thailand have crossed into the neighboring country. Aside from entering Thailand for business and travel reasons, it was reported that these visitors came to refuel at Thai petrol stations before crossing back since the retail price in Laos is higher than the price in Thailand. Based on a currency exchange rate of 450 Lao kips per baht, the retail price of benzine 95 octane in Laos is 52.82 baht per liter while the price in Thailand is 51.91 baht per liter. Diesel price in Thailand is also lower than in Laos, prompting more cars to cross into Nong Khai for refueling before going back to Vientiane in Laos, which is only 25 kilometers away from the province. -- © Copyright NNT 2022-06-03 - 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!

NE Thailand: Gran and granddaughter murdered - assaulted and strangled in vicious attack Picture: Thai Rath Thai Rath reported on what they referred to as a dreadful murder of a grandmother and her 19 year old granddaughter at a house under construction in Wapi Pathum district of Maha Sarakham province, north eastern Thailand. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261627-ne-thailand-gran-and-granddaughter-murdered-assaulted-and-strangled-in-vicious-attack/

Picture: Thai Rath Thai Rath reported on what they referred to as a dreadful murder of a grandmother and her 19 year old granddaughter at a house under construction in Wapi Pathum district of Maha Sarakham province, north eastern Thailand. Their heads were bashed in with a blunt object. The younger woman's neck had apparently been strangled with an electrical cord. The assailant stole two phones but left a gold ring. Whether the motive was theft or sexual assault is not yet clear. It happened in the Wai sub-district where Nakha police went at 9 am last night along with medics. The house had windows but no front or back door. On the second floor was Thongkhoon, 75, on a mat in a sarong. She had head injuries. Next to her was Thassanee, 19, on a mattress dressed in t-shirt and shorts. There were signs of strangulation along with head injuries. Bloodstains were found on a charging cord. Forensics were on the scene gathering fingerprints but were unable to tell as yet precisely what had happened. A friend of Thassanee or Yok, said they would go to study together every day but she was not home so she went to find her at her gran's house. She fainted when she saw what had happened to her friend. A male friend said he spoke to her on the phone at 12.20 am and she said she was going to bed. She didn't answer calls in the morning so he sent her a text message saying to meet at college. That's when he found out she'd been murdered. Pranee, 48, Yok's mother, said that at 6.30 am she called her daughter as it was getting late to get ready to go to Wapi Pathum Technical College. She went to her mother's house and found the bodies. Her daughter usually lived with her but had gone to her gran's to be a friend while her house was under construction. Nothing like this had ever happened in the area. She suspected planning - a dog had been poisoned three days ago. Deputy chief of the Maha Sarakham police Pol Col Thawatchai Satyaphat said it was a horrendous crime and the provincial authorities were working with the local force. Two young men in the village have been interviewed. The motive could be sexual or robbery. All those involved in the construction of the house are being interviewed. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-06-03 - 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

Thailand’s Lower House passes first reading of 2023 budget bill After three days of debate and last-minute behind-the-scenes lobbying, to convince dissenting MPs from smaller parties to support the government, the 3.18 trillion baht budget bill for the 2023 fiscal year comfortably passed its first reading in the Lower House early Friday morning, with 278 votes for, 192 against and two abstentions. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261623-thailand’s-lower-house-passes-first-reading-of-2023-budget-bill/

After three days of debate and last-minute behind-the-scenes lobbying, to convince dissenting MPs from smaller parties to support the government, the 3.18 trillion baht budget bill for the 2023 fiscal year comfortably passed its first reading in the Lower House early Friday morning, with 278 votes for, 192 against and two abstentions. The House of Representatives then set up a 72-member budget scrutiny committee, to vet the bill within 30 days, with the first meeting scheduled on Monday. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe In his closing speech, the opposition chief whip and deputy leader of the Pheu Thai party, Suthin Klangsaeng, said he was disappointed with the budget bill because the bulk of the money is allocated to permanent expenditure, leaving very little for investment to generate revenue for the state. Source: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thailands-lower-house-passes-first-reading-of-2023-budget-bill/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-06-03 - 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!

RTP top brass/Bangkok deputy governor in show of force at Nana and Ekkamai entertainment places on second day of rule easing Daily News Thai Caption Strict (rules) on second day of opening Thai Rath reported that the deputy of the Royal Thai Police Pol Gen Damrongsak Kittipraphat and a host of other RTP top brass and Lumpini and Thong Lo police along with the deputy governor of Bangkok Sanon Wangsangbun and other officials descended on the Nana (Sukhumvit Soi 4) and Ekkamai (Soi 63) entertainment areas last night - the second day of reopening. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261619-rtp-top-brassbangkok-deputy-governor-in-show-of-force-at-nana-and-ekkamai-entertainment-places-on-second-day-of-rule-easing/

Daily News Thai Caption Strict (rules) on second day of opening Thai Rath reported that the deputy of the Royal Thai Police Pol Gen Damrongsak Kittipraphat and a host of other RTP top brass and Lumpini and Thong Lo police along with the deputy governor of Bangkok Sanon Wangsangbun and other officials descended on the Nana (Sukhumvit Soi 4) and Ekkamai (Soi 63) entertainment areas last night - the second day of reopening. Daily News reported that compliance with the rules was good. They showed pictures of a bar lady showing what was being done. Picture: Daily News Thai Rath said that just ONE place in Nana and ONE in Ekkamai was checked. ASEAN NOW notes that this is more about PR and looking to be doing the right thing rather than mounting any kind of raid. Nevertheless Damrongsak was keen to ensure all the protocols for Thai Stop Covid 2Plus and Covid Free Setting were being followed to the letter. This includes strict 12 pm closing, stopping overcrowding, having ATK tests and vaccination for staff and making sure that customers have been vaxxed. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Picture: Thai Rath Sanon said that the areas that were checked were frequented mainly by foreigners and that at Nana ATK tests were available. He wanted people to use the Thai Save Thai app and be responsible in getting the entertainment sector going again. His mantra was to be "flexible but not lax". -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-06-03 - 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

Out of control foreign "tourist" smashes up Bangkok Bank branch in north - causes nearly 500K damage Sanook Thai Caption: "Farang" smashes up bank Sanook published a video that showed a foreigner armed with rocks brought by motorcycle smash up the front of the Bangkok Bank branch in Pai, Mae Hong Son, northern Thailand. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261618-out-of-control-foreign-tourist-smashes-up-bangkok-bank-branch-in-north-causes-nearly-500k-damage/

Sanook Thai Caption: "Farang" smashes up bank Sanook published a video that showed a foreigner armed with rocks brought by motorcycle smash up the front of the Bangkok Bank branch in Pai, Mae Hong Son, northern Thailand. He then entered the bank around 7 pm on Wednesday night and then caused further damage inside smashing computers and a printer and other equipment. He is now in custody charged with overstay, trespass and causing damage. Provincial police chief Pol Maj-Gen Pitchaya Bunkhajorn was informed of the crime by chief of the Pai police Pol Col Theethawut Banthitchusakun at 7.14 pm on Wednesday. Following the incident caused by the "mad farang" as he was referred to in the media, the bank's rep Suthiporn Buntankan reported Kent D. for trespass and damage in the sum of 460,600 baht. He had damaged several security doors and front window sections, three computer screens, a computer, a counter screen and a printer. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Picture: Sanook Yesterday the police arrested Kent, 44, in front of Villa Wolfsbau in the northern tourist city. Twenty five rocks or stones similar to the ones used in the attack were found with his motorcycle. He reportedly admitted collecting the rocks for use in the attack. He had a Canadian passport with permission to stay until April 17th 2022. EXTERNAL VIDEO click HERE He was charged with overstay, trespass at night and causing damage and detained. Maj-Gen Pitchaya said that everything had been done to resolve the crime and reassure locals, tourists and visitors to Mae Hong Son. Sanook referred to the suspect as a "nak thong thiaw" or tourist. The media gave no reason for the attack and did not speculate about it, notes ASEAN NOW. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-06-03 - 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