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Recently, the Thai government announced an increase in special subsidies for the elderly who receive the state pension in fiscal year 2022. They will get an extra payment of 100-250 baht for April through September 2022. It means that, if you are 60 years old and receive a subsidy 600 baht, you will get an extra 100 baht, all in all you will receive 700 baht for 6 months. Senior citizens who do not have other sources of income, however, are struggling to live on state subsidies. Source: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/why-some-elderly-thais-cannot-afford-to-retire/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 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.

Anutin: No monkeypox in Thailand - suspected cases just turn out to be herpes Sanook Thai Caption: No monkeypox in Thailand Thailand's DPM and Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul stated yesterday that there were no confirmed cases of monkeypox in the kingdom. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260991-anutin-no-monkeypox-in-thailand-suspected-cases-just-turn-out-to-be-herpes/

Sanook Thai Caption: No monkeypox in Thailand Thailand's DPM and Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul stated yesterday that there were no confirmed cases of monkeypox in the kingdom. The only suspected cases from countries being monitored for the disease turned out to just be herpes, reported Sanook. The minister was answering press questions at health ministry HQ in Bangkok yesterday after getting back from the 75th World Health Assembly in Geneva on Thursday. He had been apprised of the monkeypox situation by Dr Rome Buathong of the International Communicable Disease Control and Quarantine Division. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe People still had to register for Thailand Pass and any suspected cases would be handled by the Barasnaradura Institute who would do testing. He urged the continued wearing of masks, frequent hand washing and social distancing. He said he had raised the question of monkeypox and vaccines with WHO chief Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus who assured him of assistance if required. Thailand was ready, however, with measures of its own in this regard saying that the Government Pharmaceutical Organization (GPO) has kept frozen smallpox vaccine for more than 40 years and sent it to the Department of Medical Science for quality inspection already. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 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. 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

Prayuth latest: Has a swipe at social media for always making trouble where there is none Picture: Thai Rath Thai Prime minister Prayuth Chan-ocha was in a mixture of moods yesterday as his team completed the Nikkei Forum in Japan. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260990-prayuth-latest-has-a-swipe-at-social-media-for-always-making-trouble-where-there-is-none/

Picture: Thai Rath Thai Prime minister Prayuth Chan-ocha was in a mixture of moods yesterday as his team completed the Nikkei Forum in Japan. It was a mixture of satisfaction and frustration. He was happy that the government was doing good work but annoyed that detractors - especially those on social media - were always picking a fight over nothing. He praised the work done by the government in being a pivotal part of ASEAN and ASIA for the good of the people and said that work will continue. He accepted that some will agree and some will disagree. But what is it about Thai politics, he asked, where people are always finding something negative to say. Prayuth had been pictured on the plane going to Japan and social media comment had been rife about what he was actually reading. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe "What is wrong with Thai politics and social media?" he asked, suggesting that they were always reading something into what he was reading! His focus was on making a better Thailand and working for the good of the nation and it's place in the region, reported Thai Rath. Sanook had several pictures with the caption "they're always making trouble". Prayuth was speaking from the Palace Hotel in Tokyo where he was having lunch with his entourage. ASEAN NOW notes that such mild outbursts, and sometimes more vituperative ones, have always been a feature of Prayuth's tenure since he seized power in a coup in 2014. The former army general has never fully got used to criticism of his role and efforts as a politician. Despite no longer being a general perhaps he misses the days when he could give orders and the subalterns would jump to attention. And there was no criticism of his actions. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 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. 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

Tobacco is bad for the planet and the health World No Tobacco Day, May 31 this year, highlights the detrimental impacts of tobacco on the environment. (photo by Freepik.com) Smoking and second-hand smoking not only cause cancer and other respiratory diseases but tobacco use also has a negative impact on the environment, both of which place a significant burden on public health and the economy. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260984-tobacco-is-bad-for-the-planet-and-the-health/

World No Tobacco Day, May 31 this year, highlights the detrimental impacts of tobacco on the environment. (photo by Freepik.com) Smoking and second-hand smoking not only cause cancer and other respiratory diseases but tobacco use also has a negative impact on the environment, both of which place a significant burden on public health and the economy. “Tobacco is killing our planet. Every stage of the production and use of a cigarette – from farming to manufacturing and from selling to smoking and littering contributes significantly to environmental pollution,” said Dr. Olivia Nieveras of World Health Organization (WHO) Thailand. She was speaking at a hybrid seminar held last week to mark World No Tobacco Day on May 31, which this year highlights the detrimental impacts of tobacco on the environment. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Smoking costs Thailand over 350 billion baht per year in health-care expenses and lost productivity or around 2.1% of the country’s GDP. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/tobacco-is-bad-for-the-planet-and-the-health/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 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.

Venice tourists swim nude in canals and vandalize church Julia Buckley, CNN (CNN) — Summer in the northern hemisphere is hotting up, travel chaos reigns, and tourists are intent on having some "revenge travel." Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260983-venice-tourists-swim-nude-in-canals-and-vandalize-church/

Julia Buckley, CNN (CNN) — Summer in the northern hemisphere is hotting up, travel chaos reigns, and tourists are intent on having some "revenge travel." And in Venice, that makes for a perfect storm of visitors behaving badly. The past couple of weeks have seen a slew of tourist transgressions in the city, from skinny dipping in the UNESCO-preserved canals to vandalizing one of the city's iconic churches. On the night of May 15-16, the façade of the Redentore church -- designed by Renaissance "starchitect" Andrea Palladio, and the site of perhaps the city's most famous festival -- was vandalized. Full story: https://us.cnn.com/travel/article/venice-vandalism-naked-swimming/index.html -- © Copyright CNN 2022-05-28

US gun control: What is the NRA and why is it so powerful? Relatives of children at the Robb Elementary School in Uvalde gathered at a nearby civic centre IMAGE SOURCE, REUTERS In the wake of a school shooting in Texas that left 19 children and two adults dead, President Biden asked: "When are we going to stand up to the gun lobby?" Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260979-us-gun-control-what-is-the-nra-and-why-is-it-so-powerful/

Relatives of children at the Robb Elementary School in Uvalde gathered at a nearby civic centre //IMAGE SOURCE, REUTERS In the wake of a school shooting in Texas that left 19 children and two adults dead, President Biden asked: "When are we going to stand up to the gun lobby?" The National Rifle Association (NRA), the largest gun-owners' organisation in the US, lobbies against gun-control laws. It is holding its annual meeting in Texas, from Friday 27 to Sunday 29 May. What has the NRA said about the Texas shooting? The NRA condemned the shooting in Uvalde, calling it a "horrific and evil crime" and "the act of a lone, deranged criminal". It said it would "redouble our commitment to making our schools secure." Full story: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-35261394 -- © Copyright BBC 2022-05-28

Palestinian report says Israel deliberately killed Al Jazeera's Shireen Abu Aqla By Raffi Berg BBC News Shireen Abu Aqla's killing drew outrage and condemnation around the world IMAGE SOURCE, EPA A Palestinian investigation has concluded that Al Jazeera reporter Shireen Abu Aqla was intentionally shot dead by an Israeli soldier. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260978-palestinian-report-says-israel-deliberately-killed-al-jazeeras-shireen-abu-aqla/

Shireen Abu Aqla's killing drew outrage and condemnation around the world IMAGE SOURCE, EPA By Raffi Berg BBC News A Palestinian investigation has concluded that Al Jazeera reporter Shireen Abu Aqla was intentionally shot dead by an Israeli soldier. Announcing the findings, the Palestinian attorney general said "the only shooting was by the occupation forces, with the aim of killing". The Israeli defence minister rejected the report, calling it "a blatant lie". Full story: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-61562545 -- © Copyright BBC 2022-05-28

Swedish woman dies after being hit by motorcycle in Thailand by Gregers Møller A Swedish woman died after being hit in Khao Lak in Thailand by a motorcycle. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260976-swedish-woman-dies-after-being-hit-by-motorcycle-in-thailand/

by Gregers Møller A Swedish woman died after being hit in Khao Lak in Thailand by a motorcycle. The woman who reportedly was in her 60’s was hit when she crossed the road in the popular seaside resort on the Andaman coast north of Phuket. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe The woman hit her head when she fell the doctors at the hospital where she was brought in were not able to save her life, reports Aftonbladet. Full story: https://scandasia.com/swedish-woman-dies-after-being-hit-by-motorcycle-in-thailand/ -- © Copyright ScandAsia 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.

Phuket entertainment businesses call for legal 2AM closing time By Goong Nang(GN) Phuket – Phuket entertainment businesses are calling for a legal closing time extension to 2:00 A.M.. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260975-phuket-entertainment-businesses-call-for-legal-2am-closing-time/

By Goong Nang(GN) Phuket – Phuket entertainment businesses are calling for a legal closing time extension to 2:00 A.M.. A meeting was held yesterday (May 26th) at the Phuket City Hall led by the Phuket Vice Governor Arnuparb Yodkwan and the president of the Patong Entertainment Business Association Mr. Weerawit Krueasombat and other relevant officials and agencies. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Mr. Weerawit stated at the meeting, “It is a good news from June 1st that entertainment businesses will be legally allowed to open until midnight. However, this will still not fulfill nightlife tourist’s satisfaction. The closing time needs to be extended legally to 2A.M. Foreign tourists on holiday do not want to call it a night at midnight.” Full story: https://thephuketexpress.com/2022/05/27/phuket-entertainment-businesses-call-for-legal-2am-closing-time/ -- © Copyright The Phuket Express 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.

Foreign Tourist Seen Driving On The Wrong Side Of The Road In Chiang Mai TNR Staff ATTRACTING critical comments is a video clip that had been shared by a Facebook member showing a foreign tourist driving on the wrong side of a road that winds up and down a hill in Chiang Mai province and only switching to the left lane after almost hitting a motorcyclist, Amarin TV said. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260974-foreign-tourist-seen-driving-on-the-wrong-side-of-the-road-in-chiang-mai/

TNR Staff ATTRACTING critical comments is a video clip that had been shared by a Facebook member showing a foreign tourist driving on the wrong side of a road that winds up and down a hill in Chiang Mai province and only switching to the left lane after almost hitting a motorcyclist, Amarin TV said today (May 27). In a message accompanying this video clip the Facebook member, whose username is Net Naritsarut, said he recorded the foreign tourist driving on the right side of Hang Dong-Samoeng Road for an extended period with his mobile phone camera as he followed him on the left side. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe At a curve the foreigner almost hit a motorcyclist coming the other way but managed to brake on time, he said, adding that it was then that the foreigner realised he had been driving on the wrong side of the road and switched to the left lane. Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2022/05/27/foreign-tourist-seen-driving-on-the-wrong-side-of-the-road-in-chiang-mai/ -- © Copyright THAI NEWSROOM 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.

The Kata and Karon areas in Phuket are still struggling with few tourists, say local business operators By Goong Nang(GN) Phuket- The Kata and Karon sub-districts in the Mueang Phuket district have not recovered like other areas in Phuket after many Covid -19 restrictions had been relieved, said local business operators yesterday, May 26th, 2022. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260973-the-kata-and-karon-areas-in-phuket-are-still-struggling-with-few-tourists-say-local-business-operators/

By Goong Nang(GN) Phuket- The Kata and Karon sub-districts in the Mueang Phuket district have not recovered like other areas in Phuket after many Covid -19 restrictions had been relieved, said local business operators yesterday, May 26th, 2022. Business operators in the Kata and Karon area told the Phuket Express, “Many businesses in Kata and Karon were shut down in the past two years since the Covid -19 pandemic started. Many of these businesses are shut down even now for a variety of reasons, stemming from still ongoing restrictions around nightlife or having returned to their home provinces during Covid-19 and never returning.” Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe “More tourists are coming to Phuket daily but not in Kata and Karon when compared to nearby areas like Patong, which has seen a significant recovery, much of it driven by nightlife converted to restaurants. With bars legally opening on June 1st in Phuket we expect Patong to get even busier but are concerned about Kata and Karon.” the local operators explained. Full story: https://thephuketexpress.com/2022/05/27/the-kata-and-karon-area-in-phuket-are-still-struggling-with-few-tourists-say-local-business-operators/ -- © Copyright The Phuket Express 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.

Indian tourist’s gold necklace worth 85,000 baht allegedly stolen by two women in South Pattaya, seventh such incident in a row By Tanakorn Panyadee South Pattaya — A 28-year-old Indian tourist stated that he had his gold necklace worth 85,000 baht allegedly stolen by two women in South Pattaya, marking the seventh similar incident in the Pattaya area over a few weeks. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260972-indian-tourist’s-gold-necklace-worth-85000-baht-allegedly-stolen-by-two-women-in-south-pattaya-seventh-such-incident-in-a-row/

By Tanakorn Panyadee South Pattaya — A 28-year-old Indian tourist stated that he had his gold necklace worth 85,000 baht allegedly stolen by two women in South Pattaya, marking the seventh similar incident in the Pattaya area over a few weeks. Early this morning, May 27th, at 3.30 a.m., Pol. Maj. Saijai Khamchula from the Pattaya Police Station responded to a theft report of a golden necklace at the entrance of Soi Pattaya 11 on Beach Road, Nong Prue sub-district, Bang Lamung, Chonburi. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe A 28-year-old Indian tourist, Mr. Gourab Paul, who reported the case, told Pattaya Police that while he was heading back to his hotel with his friends after a night out in South Pattaya, two women surrounded him and offered him companionship. One of the individuals then walked behind him, furtively stripped him of his gold necklace that he stated was worth 85,000 baht, and escaped. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/05/27/indian-tourists-gold-necklace-worth-85000-baht-allegedly-stolen-by-two-women-in-south-pattaya-seventh-such-incident-in-a-row/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 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.

Na Jomtien and Chonburi Police announce alcohol ban/required seating during 2022 Creamfields Thailand in Pattaya By Tanakorn Panyadee Pattaya — Na Jomtien and Chonburi police announced an alcohol ban and required seating (no dancing) during the 2022 Creamfields Thailand in Pattaya, although organizers have yet to respond in public as of press time to the alcohol portion while confirming the seating part. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260971-na-jomtien-and-chonburi-police-announce-alcohol-banrequired-seating-during-2022-creamfields-thailand-in-pattaya/

By Tanakorn Panyadee Pattaya — Na Jomtien and Chonburi police announced an alcohol ban and required seating (no dancing) during the 2022 Creamfields Thailand in Pattaya, although organizers have yet to respond in public as of press time to the alcohol portion while confirming the seating part. The police announcement was released today just before the event kicks off tomorrow. The event organizers, however, have not made any response to this announcement, neither confirming nor denying the statement. Some unconfirmed reports on social media, however, state Na Jomtien officials had originally informed the organizers on April 20th of these restrictions but they had only been further highlighted after police made social media reminders this morning. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe According to the post by Na Jomtien and Chonburi Police, the order is to comply with Chonburi Communicable Disease Committee order No. 143/2564 dated December 1, 64 on urgent measures to prevent the crisis caused by the Coronavirus Disease 2019 or disease. Despite easings of restrictions, this order remains legally still in effect. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/05/27/na-jomtien-and-chonburi-police-announce-alcohol-ban-required-seating-during-2022-creamfields-thailand-in-pattaya/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 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.