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OPINION Last Saturday the Chonburi province saw recorded Covid cases under a manageable figure with Bang Lamung district which includes Pattaya averaging less than 100 cases a day. Therefore, nightlife in the area is now allowed to operate until midnight all over the region, especially in Pattaya. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is keen to encourage local and overseas travellers and has been promoting and even in some cases being the main sponsor of special events around the country One such event The Hua Hin Jazz Festival 2022 seemed to attract large crowds despite heavy rain falling on Hua Hin for much of Saturday. The rain finally cleared for the start of the festival, before falling again mid-way through American star Kenny G’s set. “Sorry about the rain”, Kenny told the audience. The wet weather didn’t take anything away from the event, with the crowd seemingly enjoying every minute of Kenny G’s two-hour set. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Creamfields Pattaya TAT was behind bringing the Creamfields music event over from the UK to Pattaya for two nights of top international DJs and lights and special effects on a massive stage. Creamfields is a large British dance-music festival featuring world-class DJ's and live acts. Due to Creamfield’s reputation in the UK, the Pattaya tickets sold out online within hours of going on sale. Hosted by Nong Nooch Gardens, this monster event would attract many to stay in the region for the two nights event. There were many photos online showing thousands enjoying the UK events and even the poster to promote Creamfields Pattaya also showed masses dancing and having a good time. However apparently, rumours started surfacing on social media as the venue was being set up, showing row upon row of white plastic chairs in front of the stage. Also, local authorities decided at the last minute to remind festivalgoers that alcohol was banned and no dancing too. Having laid out up to THB4,300 to attend many were naturally upset that the whole point of these mega event, is it is a large dance-music festival featuring world-class DJ's and live acts. I am assuming that the TAT and local authorities plus the host venue must have done their own research before agreeing to go ahead in the first place. It is not hard to find Creamfields described on Wikipedia, as an electronic dance music festival series founded and organised by British club promoter Cream. Their UK edition takes place on August Bank Holiday weekends, with a number of international editions held across various territories worldwide. Over 280,000 people have attended the last UK version, with a daily attendance of 70,000. I think for once the public has a right to know when will sense prevail. With Thai airports stopping test and go and Thailand Passes, surely isn’t it now safe to enjoy ourselves, whether squashed together at a bar on Walking Street or at an open-air festival. Maybe if you went to these events, please let us have your views too? -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-05-31 - 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. 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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National Park authority warns of jail and million baht fines - gives details of species in care Naew Na Thai Caption: Jail - million baht fine! National Park authority says stop selling and hunting wild animals Naew Na reported the comments of the director of the Wildlife Conservation office of Thailand's national parks authority. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261167-national-park-authority-warns-of-jail-and-million-baht-fines-gives-details-of-species-in-care/

Naew Na Thai Caption: Jail - million baht fine! National Park authority says stop selling and hunting wild animals Naew Na reported the comments of the director of the Wildlife Conservation office of Thailand's national parks authority. He said that currently there are 26,065 wild animals in care as a result of various reasons. Many were in care awaiting return to the wild after rehabilitation. Some would have to be kept in cages until their death, however. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Picture: Naew Na There were 189 Tiger lions (this may be a liger, notes ASEAN NOW, or tigers and lions). There are 27 leopards, eight fire tigers, 225 different varies of bear, 2,456 gibbons and lemurs, 194 lorises, 877 hawks and 87 otters. These are not pets, he said, and their possession could lead to five years in jail and/or fines of half a million baht. People trading in such species could expect double that in fines and imprisonment. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-05-30 - 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. 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: Naew Na Picture: Naew Na Picture: Naew Na

Video: Pick-up runs over unidentified older man lying down in the road and flees Picture: 77kaoded 77kaoded reported on the death of an unidentified 55-65 year old man who was run over in Thepparak Road KM marker 1 in Muang district of Samut Prakan just after midnight this morning. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261165-pick-up-runs-over-unidentified-older-man-lying-down-in-the-road-and-flees/

Picture: 77kaoded 77kaoded reported on the death of an unidentified 55-65 year old man who was run over in Thepparak Road KM marker 1 in Muang district of Samut Prakan just after midnight this morning. The man had horrific head injuries. There were plenty of gawkers in attendance, some apparently taking pictures on their phones. The media had a video of the aftermath in which they interviewed a 22 year old motorcyclist called Thanawut. Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe He said he had just missed the man who was lying in the middle of the road. He was riding back to help him out when he saw a pick-up travelling behind a taxi who went over the man then drove off. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-05-30 - 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. 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 He immediately called the police who are hoping that CCTV will identify the pick-up driver.

Thai people not confident to remove their masks - better to wear them to protect yourself, Thai media Picture: INN Thai media INN reported that Thais still felt a lack of confidence when it comes to removing their face masks. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261162-thai-people-not-confident-to-remove-their-masks-better-to-wear-them-to-protect-yourself-thai-media/

Picture: INN Thai media INN reported that Thais still felt a lack of confidence when it comes to removing their face masks. One said she wanted to keep it on for now. They based this on a fact finding mission to the Thao Suranari Monument in Muang district of Nakhon Ratchasima, NE Thailand. From June 1st Korat will be a "Blue" pilot zone for easing of certain Covid regulations including mask wearing. Though exactly what date the changes will take effect remains to be seen. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Tourist Miss Siriwimon Jampamoon, 35, said she was not confident to remove her face covering. She still feared Covid-19 infection from the customers at her business and subsequent infection of family members. So she was still planning on wearing her mask for now. INN did not report if they asked anyone else except this solitary woman though their picture showed most everyone in masks at the monument yesterday, notes ASEAN NOW. So will YOU remove YOUR mask if the regulations permit? -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-05-30 - 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. 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

"Luuk Thoraphee" arrested for attack of father and elder brother Picture: INN INN reported on the arrest of a Thai man who smashed up the family home and attacked his father and elder brother because he couldn't get money to satisfy his addiction to yaba (meth mixed with caffeine, a drug of choice in Thailand). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261160-luuk-thoraphee-arrested-for-attack-of-father-and-elder-brother/

Picture: INN INN reported on the arrest of a Thai man who smashed up the family home and attacked his father and elder brother because he couldn't get money to satisfy his addiction to yaba (meth mixed with caffeine, a drug of choice in Thailand). Theeraphon, 26, from Khon Kaen had recorded a video of the antics of his younger sibling in Nam Phong district. Yesterday Nam Phong police chief Pol Col Pornsak Ngamdee said that the 67 year old father of the suspect called Phromma had reported about his son Jenkhwan, 22. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe He wanted his son to undergo drug rehab. A urine test had the telltale purple result. The suspect admitted drug use and was taken into custody. The father decided not to press charges for assault. ASEAN NOW notes that the media - as they invariably do in such cases - referred to the suspect as a "luuk thoraphee" - a reference to a story from the Thai Ramakian (Ramayana) about an ungrateful buffalo son. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-05-30 - 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. 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

Pilot swaps the skies for the streets! Udon man hit by pandemic delivers for Grab instead Image: Siam Rath Siam Rath went to visit a commercial pilot from Udon Thani after he made an amusing Facebook post. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261159-pilot-swaps-the-skies-for-the-streets-udon-man-hit-by-pandemic-delivers-for-grab-instead/

Image: Siam Rath Siam Rath went to visit a commercial pilot from Udon Thani after he made an amusing Facebook post. Ditthawat Wongkamchan or "Eddie" went to the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand to renew his commercial pilot's licence. But he was dressed in the garb of his new employment - as a Grab food delivery rider. The clerk said "Are you here to delivery food?" Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Eddie explained that no, he was here to update his licence, a situation that caused some mirth. Eddie explained that the pandemic meant he couldn't get work in the skies so he had decided to go to Bangkok to get money to support his wife and three children. It was a case of needs must for the pilot who has swapped the sky for more terrestrial employment in the last two years. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-05-30 - 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. 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

Rag and bone "charmer" left bloodied after axe attack Picture: Siam Rath Poh Teck Tung rescue services were called to Pracha-Uthit Soi 74/2 in the Thung Kru area of Bangkok last night after a dealer in second hand goods - what Brits of a certain age used to call a rag and bone man - was attacked with an axe. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261158-rag-and-bone-charmer-left-bloodied-after-axe-attack/

Picture: Siam Rath Poh Teck Tung rescue services were called to Pracha-Uthit Soi 74/2 in the Thung Kru area of Bangkok last night after a dealer in second hand goods - what Brits of a certain age used to call a rag and bone man - was attacked with an axe. Manas Maliphrom was bloodied with a broken right arm. He said that he was always getting into trouble after affairs with other men's women. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Four men attacked him on this occasion and the police told him to get a medical report before they would take action. Siam Rath reported that he is married to a 50 year old woman called Nang. They called him "jao saneh" - a kind of charmer or playboy. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-05-30 - 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. 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

New Ban Pala-U Reservoir to boost water supply to Hua Hin By Online Reporter The construction of a new reservoir is set to bring a significant and much needed boost to the supply of water to parts of Hua Hin. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261156-new-ban-pala-u-reservoir-to-boost-water-supply-to-hua-hin/

By Online Reporter The construction of a new reservoir is set to bring a significant and much needed boost to the supply of water to parts of Hua Hin. Construction of the new Ban Pala-U Reservoir is now 72 percent complete and is on schedule to open in 2023, according to Mr. Prapit Chanma, director-general of the Royal Irrigation Department. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe The reservoir will alleviate some of the problems regarding water shortages for people living in the Huai Sat Yai sub-district of Hua Hin. More than 1,095 households, with an irrigation area of 6,490 rai, are set to benefit from improved water supply once the reservoir opens. The new Ban Pala-U Reservoir will dramatically increase the water storage capacity in Huai Sat Yai from the existing 1.9 million cubic meters to 10.46 million cubic meters. Full story: https://www.huahintoday.com/local-news/new-ban-pala-u-reservoir-to-boost-water-supply-to-hua-hin/ -- © Copyright Hua Hin Today 2022-05-30 - 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.

Don't smoke weed and drive - it's the same as DUI of alcohol Siam Rath carried a report in the lead up to the official relaxation of rules on the use of mariuana and hemp products that come into force on June 9th. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261155-dont-smoke-weed-and-drive-its-the-same-as-dui-of-alcohol/

Siam Rath carried a report in the lead up to the official relaxation of rules on the use of mariuana and hemp products that come into force on June 9th. They quoted a deputy at the Ministry of Public Health called Dr Thongchai Kiratihattayakorn as saying that House representatives and the Department of Land Transport were still in the process of clarifying the law. But his advice was not to use weed products - marijuana or hemp - and drive. This, he admitted was not specifically the remit of the MoPH who were more concerned with the annoyance caused by smoke from weed. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe The report went with the headline that those who use weed and drive could expect similar penalties to those who drink and drive. Confusion still reigns in Thailand as to how the law will be applied and if and how it will be enforced, notes ASEAN NOW. In a sense it is a moot point because the ingestion of more than tiny amounts of THC - the drug that makes users high - remains illegal no matter what. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-05-30 - 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. 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

Lottery anticipation reaching fever pitch! Locals hope ratsnakes making out will provide the key! Daily News Thai Caption: Getting the best (lottery) numbers Daily News reported that people in Thailand were getting very excited as they prepare for the latest state lottery draw. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261153-lottery-anticipation-reaching-fever-pitch-locals-hope-rat-snakes-making-out-will-provide-the-key/

Daily News Thai Caption: Getting the best (lottery) numbers Daily News reported that people in Thailand were getting very excited as they prepare for the latest state lottery draw. This is due on Wednesday June 1st, notes ASEAN NOW. The unexpected appearance of snakes in houses is one way that Thais use to forecast the numbers as such events are seen as auspicious omens. The latest of these happened at the home of Kanjana Jamroon at house number 7 in Moo 16 of Ban Bangsai village in Chachoengsao, central/east Thailand. Seven people stay at the house where there are children aged 6 and 3. Two two meter long "ptyas" or rat snakes were videoed making out in a coiled embrace in front of a bedroom at the property. Relatives and locals were figuring out all the numbers in hopes of coming up with the desired combination that would make them rich. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-05-30 - 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. 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

EV Bikes to Feature at Bangkok Motorbike Festival 2022 by Na-ark Rojanasuvan BANGKOK (NNT) - AJ Advance Technology Pcl (AJA) showcased e-bikes at the recently-concluded Bangkok Motorbike Festival 2022 over the weekend, amid growing demand for electric vehicles (EVs) in Thailand. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261151-ev-bikes-to-feature-at-bangkok-motorbike-festival-2022/

by Na-ark Rojanasuvan BANGKOK (NNT) - AJ Advance Technology Pcl (AJA) showcased e-bikes at the recently-concluded Bangkok Motorbike Festival 2022 over the weekend, amid growing demand for electric vehicles (EVs) in Thailand. AJA CEO Pichai Panjasanka also promoted the company’s latest model, the “T9” e-bike, which is powered by a 3,000-watt motor, has a top speed of 106 kilometers per hour, and carries a swappable lithium battery. Pichai noted that AJA brought several EVs to the kingdom over the past three years, including electric bikes, motor bikes and tricycles. During the event, held from May 27-29, AJA also showcased the “AJ ENERGY Swap Station” that offers an alternative battery recharging solution on the road. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe The company is planning to begin establishing swap stations in Bangkok before expanding coverage to remote provinces. AJA aims to sell at least 60,000 EVs annually and gain at least 15% of the local market share . According to Pichai, the company’s core target audience consists of regular motorists, delivery riders and motorcycle taxi drivers. The majority of the company’s EVs are Chinese imports with key features, including quick charging, high-capacity batteries, distinct designs and eco-friendliness. -- © Copyright NNT 2022-05-28 - 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.

Online crime: Nearly 30,000 cases in the last three months alone since RTP established report center Daily News Thai Caption: Warning about online dangers Daily News reported that in the last three months alone since RTP chief Pol Gen Suwat Chaengyodsuk set up a center to report online crime the police had been asked to investigate 29,345 cases. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261150-online-crime-nearly-30000-cases-in-the-last-three-months-alone-since-rtp-established-report-center/

Daily News Thai Caption: Warning about online dangers Daily News reported that in the last three months alone since RTP chief Pol Gen Suwat Chaengyodsuk set up a center to report online crime the police had been asked to investigate 29,345 cases. Most of these involved Facebook and Line, both very widely used by Thai consumers as social media and business platforms. Pol Lt-Gen Damrongsak Kittipraphat outlined how account holders should protect themselves against being hacked so that one hack on one platform did not lead to the other being compromised too. He described this as like having two keys to your house. He said that his chief had set up the report center that had been running since March 1st this year. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe From then until May 27th the Information Technology Crime Suppression Center that Damrongsak heads had dealt with the following "top ten" crimes: 1. Ordering goods that were not sent comprising 10,500 cases 2. Being tricked into getting money for online work by providing reviews on platforms like TikTok and Line - 3,599 cases 3. False loans - 2,962 4. Call center crime - 2,274 5. "Hybrid Scams" - 1,368 6. Investment scams - 1,203 7. Fake profiles used to borrow money - 901 8. Ponzi schemes - 808 9. False advertising - 431 10. Romance scams - 293. He urged people to call the PCT (so- called "cyber cops") on 1441 to report online crime. Daily News repeated the standard rhetoric about the concern of Thai PM Prayuth Chan-ocha for the people when it comes to online crime. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-05-30 - 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. 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