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Thai Caption: The moment (a man) was shot in ambush Sanook published a shocking video showing CCTV from an outside area at a house in Moo 7 Nong Nok Khai, Krathum Baen, Samut Sakhon on Wednesday. The video can be viewed by following the link here. It shows a completely normal family scene as a man attends to paperwork in a plastic chair next to a relative reading and another watching TV. A shot then rings out and the man slumps. The family soon realise that he has been shot in the head. Narongrit Kaetkaew, 58, is still in ICU after surgery. Sanook reporters went to the house yesterday and spoke to Bee, the victim's granddaughter, who said that her grandfather had just been to a funeral, come home, had a shower and was checking some papers while sitting in a plastic chair around 9 pm. She had no idea where the shot came from though she suspected it was from someone who was in a banana orchard 50 meters away. Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Picture: Sanook She said that her granddad is involved in the orchard business selling fruit and vegetables and for the last year had taken on the role of mayoral secretary in the local government. She said he is a lovely guy who is fun to be around and never mentioned any problems in his life. If he had any he would only tell his wife but she was unaware of any difficulties. However, Bee felt sure this had to do with local politics. She said everyone was profoundly shocked by what had happened and called on the police to solve the case quickly. Krathum Baen chief of police Pol Col Serithakan Janduang said that both his men and the provincial police were taking the case very seriously. Forensics had been on the scene gathering evidence and the CCTV at the house and CCTV in the area would be used to try and catch the person responsible. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-05-27 - 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

Norwegian cruise line cancels all Asia sailings from October 2022 to April 2023 by Jaqueline Deeon The cruise line, Norwegian Sun, cancelled all it’s sailings to Asian destinations from 11 October 2022 to 25 April 2023, a news report said earlier this week. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260894-norwegian-cruise-line-cancels-all-asia-sailings-from-october-2022-to-april-2023/

by Jaqueline Deeon The cruise line, Norwegian Sun, cancelled all it’s sailings to Asian destinations from 11 October 2022 to 25 April 2023, a news report said earlier this week. This cancellation includes departures from homeports being Tokyo, Japan; Singapore; Hong Kong; and Laem Chabang, Thailand. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe The ship will instead be repositioned to Europe for that period and will offer round trip sailings to the Canary Islands. Full story: https://scandasia.com/norwegian-cruise-line-cancels-all-asia-sailings-from-october-2022-to-april-2023/ -- © Copyright ScandAsia 2022-05-27 - 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.

Zelensky says Russian action in Donbas is "an obvious policy of genocide" From CNN's Hira Humayun Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky speaks during his evening video message on Thursday May 26. (Office of President of Ukraine) Russia's intensified offensive in Ukraine's eastern Donbas region reflects "an obvious policy of genocide," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in his nightly address on Thursday. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260892-zelensky-says-russian-action-in-donbas-is-an-obvious-policy-of-genocide/

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky speaks during his evening video message on Thursday May 26. (Office of President of Ukraine) From CNN's Hira Humayun Russia's intensified offensive in Ukraine's eastern Donbas region reflects "an obvious policy of genocide," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in his nightly address on Thursday. "The current offensive of the occupiers in Donbas can make the region uninhabited," Zelensky said. "They want to burn Popasna, Bakhmut, Lyman, Lysychansk and Severodonetsk to ashes. Like Volnovakha, like Mariupol." In cities closer to the Russian border like Donetsk and Luhansk, Russian forces "gather everyone they can to fill the place of those killed and wounded in the occupation contingent," Zelensky said. Full story: https://edition.cnn.com/europe/live-news/russia-ukraine-war-news-05-26-22/h_edd5106299db04209c73a23c4978dd20 -- © Copyright CNN 2022-05-27

"Keep wearing masks" says PM as Covid cases in recently opened schools show small increase Picture: Siam Rath Siam Rath reported on comments made by government spokesman Thanakorn Wangbunkhongchana. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260891-keep-wearing-masks-says-pm-as-covid-cases-in-recently-opened-schools-show-small-increase/

Picture: Siam Rath Siam Rath reported on comments made by government spokesman Thanakorn Wangbunkhongchana. The spokesman said that PM Prayuth Chan-ocha - currently at the three day International Conference on the Future of Asia (Nikkei Forum) - was still concerned by the spread of Covid-19. He said that people should still wear masks in public areas and at large gatherings. He was also concerned by the situation in schools that were reopened last week. There has been a small rise in infections generally - yesterday at 4924 cases and 37 deaths - and in schools where there have been some isolated cases. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe No schools have had to be closed. He advised parents and other adults to remind children how to remain safe from infection. The media went with "don't drop your guard" as the advice from the PM in their headline. Mask mandates are set to be changed next month, notes ASEAN NOW, though people are still likely to be advised to wear them in certain settings. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-05-27 - 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

Myanmar man survives fall from sixth floor of Bangkok condo Picture: Daily News Daily News reported on what they called a "miracle survival" of a 40 year old man from Myanmar who fell from the sixth floor of Ratburana Condo in Soi Pracha-uthit 17. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260890-myanmar-man-survives-fall-from-sixth-floor-of-bangkok-condo/

Picture: Daily News Daily News reported on what they called a "miracle survival" of a 40 year old man from Myanmar who fell from the sixth floor of Ratburana Condo in Soi Pracha-uthit 17. Ruam Katanyu rescue services and Ratburana police found Meosow propped up against the rear wall of a house adjacent to the condo. He had multiple injuries but was alive yet incoherent. He was taken to Charoen Krung Hospital. An unnamed witness who was chatting on the ground floor of the condo heard a loud noise then the girlfriend of the man came running down the stairs in a state of shock. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe They looked over the wall of the house to find the victim lying there before contacting the houseowner. It appears that the man's fall was broken by a jackfruit tree and some zinc sheeting. Residents told the media that a lot of Myanmar people working in the garment industry lived in the room. They didn't know what was going on because few of them spoke Thai. But they all agreed he was very lucky to survive. Daily News asked in their headline: "What amulet was he wearing?" -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-05-27 - 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

Managing back pain, what’s the good news? By Editor Back pain is something many of us will experience at some stage during our lives and the most common reason for seeking physiotherapy management. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260887-managing-back-pain-what’s-the-good-news/

By Editor Back pain is something many of us will experience at some stage during our lives and the most common reason for seeking physiotherapy management. In this article we explore the reasons behind back pain with physiotherapist Nutnarinee Lerdsatittroong, better known as Khun Prahn. She’s the founder of Hua Hin’s ‘The Movement Clinic’, offering a range of services all about improving mobility, and that often means managing back pain. Your spine is made up of separate bones called vertebrae which are connected together by a series of ligaments and soft tissue. The lower part of your spine is joined to the sacrum which is part of your pelvis. The curves, shapes and various sizes of the vertebrae (along with the discs found in between them), help to evenly distribute the weight of your body on the spine and create the flexibility necessary to bend or rotate your back. A complex group of muscles are attached to the spine which allows you to move your back. There are also postural muscles which help to maintain the shape and curves of your spine, keeping them in the correct position, as well as help to keep you upright. The spinal cord passes through the centre of each vertebra. The cord ends in your lower back where it becomes a series of strands called the “cauda equina” (horses tail). Either side of each vertebra are spinal nerve exits from the spinal cord which pass sensory and motor signals between your brain and a certain part of your body which the nerve innervates. Khun Prahn says the most common cause of back pain, especially lower back pain, is a combination of poor posture, including when lifting heavy objects, and lack of movement, typically seen with people who sit for long periods. This is known as mechanical back pain and is not a serious condition. However, it can be uncomfortable and frustrating to experience a constant ache or pain in your back. Physiotherapy is ideal for treating mechanical back pain. Along with advice on correcting your posture, appropriate exercises and self-treatment techniques, your back pain should quickly be resolved. When you first start to develop postural back pain, it often manifests itself as a low-grade ache normally combined with stiffness in your lower back. Symptoms tend to be relieved with light exercise or by avoiding long periods of sitting, for example not so much computer time. But if symptoms are ignored, the pain will become constant, just varying in degrees. The level of stiffness may also increase as well as your golf handicap! Poor posture is often the result of weak or imbalanced core muscles which help maintain the spine in the correct position – like guidelines of a tent. When these muscles are weak it is very difficult to keep your spine in the correct or neutral position, especially when sitting for long periods. Eventually, the soft tissue structures around the spine become overloaded, initially manifesting as a dull ache across your lower back, but if the overload is not reduced, eventually pain and stiffness will develop. Other muscles may also be contributing to developing poor posture and back pain. For example, your main leg muscles (hamstrings and quadriceps) can become tight from inactivity, sitting or driving for long periods. As a result, the increased tension from either of these muscles can pull your pelvis out of position and increase the tension on your lower back. Then further sitting will exacerbate the overload to your lower back, resulting in pain. Lower back pain which develops from running is normally due to poor running technique. Your back pain when running may also be caused by poor posture due to weak core muscles. This is where carrying out a proper warm-up prior to running is essential. The cause of lower back pain whilst road cycling and mountain biking is generally caused by an incorrect bike position set-up. For example, the saddle to handlebar distance is too short or too long. The end result is the same, and back pain and stiffness may develop. However, there are more complex causes of back pain, with symptoms related to conditions other than poor posture. For example, disc prolapse, joint impingement, spondylitis, osteoporosis, arthritis or fractures all require a more detailed assessment. Some symptoms need to be properly assessed to diagnose the cause of your back pain and provide appropriate treatment, management and advice, especially the following: Pins and needles or numbness in the buttocks, lower limbs or feet Pain going down the back or front of your leg More severe back pain, especially when bending forward Excessive levels of stiffness in your lower back Unsteadiness when standing or walking Difficulties passing or controlling bladder or bowels or numbness in either area If you have a previous history of cancer or osteoporosis Back pain accompanied by unexplained weight loss or fever Back pain affects primarily the lower back and the good news is, that in most cases, the cause of pain is not serious and can be resolved. Source: https://royalcoastreview.com/2022/05/managing-back-pain-whats-the-good-news/ -- © Copyright Royal Coast Review 2022-05-27 - 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.

Giant water monitor taken into custody! Locals cover it in powder to discern lottery numbers Picture: Thai Rath Thai Rath reported that two rescue foundations in Nakhon Sri Thammarat in southern Thailand were called after an old man in a house in Khlang sub-district heard his dog barking at a giant water monitor. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260885-giant-water-monitor-taken-into-custody-locals-cover-it-in-powder-to-discern-lottery-numbers/

Picture: Thai Rath Thai Rath reported that two rescue foundations in Nakhon Sri Thammarat in southern Thailand were called after an old man in a house in Khlang sub-district heard his dog barking at a giant water monitor. Prasit, 89, was worried that his dog would get attacked by the fierce creature. The animal did not come quietly. The rescue teams utilizing nooses on the end of PVC poles couldn't get him at first but used some bait to distract him. But he got away again and took up residence in a wall that had to be partially knocked down with a hammer. Finally after an hour the 50 kilogram specimen was bound up and only slightly injured. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Locals then asked permission of the animal - a kind of Thai tradition - and covered parts of it in powder to try and discern numbers for the next draw in the lottery (June 1st). The appearance of such creatures in houses is seen as auspicious and an omen for lottery wins, notes ASEAN NOW. Water monitors - tua ngern tua thong in Thai or more vulgarly "tua hia" - are a protected species in Thailand. Once vilified and even attacked they are now seen as more of a lucky thing. Prasit said he thought the creature came from woods behind his house and was looking for food. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-05-27 - 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

Big online betting operation raided in secluded hills of Pak Chong - 18 arrested Picture: Thai Rath Officers of Thailand's crime suppression division raided a luxury resort in the Khanong Phra sub-district of Pak Chong, Nakhon Ratchasima in the north east. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260884-big-online-betting-operation-raided-in-secluded-hills-of-pak-chong-18-arrested/

Picture: Thai Rath Officers of Thailand's crime suppression division raided a luxury resort in the Khanong Phra sub-district of Pak Chong, Nakhon Ratchasima in the north east. The authorities had been alerted to an online betting operation after being advised of an invitation on YouTube under the name "Jarok". The whole resort in secluded hills comprising ten rooms including an office was the base for biz99.bet and aladdin.bet. Eighteen administrators who earned 15,000 baht a month were arrested. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe The operation had 900 million baht a month turnover and was raking in 20 million in profits a month, reported Thai Rath. Electronic equipment and account ledgers were taken into evidence. The site had been in operation for 4 years and moved to Thailand last year during the pandemic. It had a new feature not seen before, automatic cash withdrawal bypassing administrators. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-05-27 - 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

Economic pressures has government mulling end of restrictions By Cod Satrusayang Thailand aims to remove remaining Covid restrictions by the beginning of July as economic pressures and inflation pushes forward the government’s timeframe for declaring an end to the pandemic, a senior government advisor said on Friday. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260883-economic-pressures-has-government-mulling-end-of-restrictions/

By Cod Satrusayang Thailand aims to remove remaining Covid restrictions by the beginning of July as economic pressures and inflation pushes forward the government’s timeframe for declaring an end to the pandemic, a senior government advisor said on Friday. Thailand found nearly 5,000 new cases of Covid-19 on Friday but with booster shots readily available and the death toll lowering by the week, the country appears ready to declare the disease as endemic. Anutin Charnvirakul, the Minister of Public Health, told reporters that there was no timeframe or pressure to rush the government on ending restrictions. Full story: https://www.thaienquirer.com/40464/economic-pressures-has-government-mulling-end-of-restrictions/ -- © Copyright Thai Enquirer 2022-05-27 - 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.

China, Russia veto U.S. push for more U.N. sanctions on North Korea China and Russia vetoed on Thursday (May 26) a U.S.-led push to impose more United Nations sanctions on North Korea over its renewed ballistic missile launches, publicly splitting the U.N. Security Council for the first time since it started punishing Pyongyang in 2006. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260881-china-russia-veto-us-push-for-more-un-sanctions-on-north-korea/

China and Russia vetoed on Thursday (May 26) a U.S.-led push to impose more United Nations sanctions on North Korea over its renewed ballistic missile launches, publicly splitting the U.N. Security Council for the first time since it started punishing Pyongyang in 2006. The remaining 13 council members all voted in favour of the U.S.-drafted resolution that proposed banning tobacco and oil exports to North Korea, whose leader Kim Jong Un is a chain smoker. It would also have blacklisted the Lazarus hacking group, which the United States says is tied to North Korea. The vote came a day after North Korea fired three missiles, including one thought to be its largest intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), following U.S. President Joe Biden’s trip to Asia. It was the latest in a string of ballistic missile launches this year, which are banned by the Security Council. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/china-russia-veto-u-s-push-for-more-u-n-sanctions-on-north-korea/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-05-27

Two dead in far south - "lap nai" mentioned yet again as possible cause Picture: Thai Rath Police in Padang Basar, Songkhla in the far south of Thailand mentioned "lap nai" or microsleep as a possible cause of an apparent single vehicle accident that killed a woman and a six year old child. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260880-two-dead-in-far-south-lap-nai-mentioned-yet-again-as-possible-cause/

Picture: Thai Rath Police in Padang Basar, Songkhla in the far south of Thailand mentioned "lap nai" or microsleep as a possible cause of an apparent single vehicle accident that killed a woman and a six year old child. An ever increasing number of accidents are being attributed to the condition where drowsy drivers drop off for a moment at the wheel with often devastating consequences. Signs are up all over Thailand - usually in Thai only - that warn of the condition, especially on long straight stretches where drivers' attention can wander. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe File photo Thai Rath said that outside a water supply station a Nissan Almera plowed into a roadside lamppost. They had pictures of the vehicle in flames. Three people had been helped to hospital before rescue services arrived. Picture: Thai Rath Nisachon Chusri, 40, and six year old Phatsachon Thianchai were pronounced dead in hospital. Jakree Thianchai survived and is in a grievous condition in hospital in Hat Yai. Local police said there were no brake marks on the road that led them to the "lap nai" conclusion though they admitted there could have been another cause. They will interview Jakree if and when he recovers. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-05-27 - 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

CCSA Expects to Announce Covid an Endemic Disease Soon by Na-ark Rojanasuvan BANGKOK (NNT) - The Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) is expected to announce the transition of COVID-19 from a pandemic to an endemic sooner than later. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260878-ccsa-expects-to-announce-covid-an-endemic-disease-soon/

by Na-ark Rojanasuvan BANGKOK (NNT) - The Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) is expected to announce the transition of COVID-19 from a pandemic to an endemic sooner than later. Citing information from the Ministry of Public Health, Natapanu Nopakun, Deputy Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said related organizations are preparing plans for the transition. The move came as the number of daily COVID-19 infections is starting to stabilize. Officials also indicated that the severity of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus is less than that of seasonal flu, whereas the vaccination coverage has been increasing at a constant pace. The Deputy Spokesperson also said that with more restrictions soon to be removed, more and more activities, including on-site seminars will return, along with more tourists. Recent reports indicate that more Asian travelers -- such as those from Singapore, India, and Indonesia -- have made their way to Thailand. He asked all Thais to be good hosts, and welcome them with Thailand’s world-class hospitality. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe He reminded that quarantine measures for inbound travelers will be lifted from June 1st. In addition, all Thai nationals returning home will no longer need to register for Thailand Pass. The system itself will also be streamlined to speed up the entry application process. The CCSA also resolved to allow the reopening of entertainment venues, pubs, bars, Karaoke places, and massage parlors from next month. However, the permission is applicable only to the “Green” and “Blue” zones. These establishments can stay open until midnight. They must also formally ask for permission from local authorities and strictly follow the disease control guidelines including a ban on sharing drinking glasses, a vaccine mandate of at least 3 doses for both customers and workers, and weekly ATK tests. The details of the adjustment to the Thailand Pass system can be found on the CCSA’s official Facebook page “informationcovid19.” -- © Copyright NNT 2022-05-27 - 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.

Listen to the news News27May.mp3 Two political parties, The Move Forward and Pheu Thai parties have sided with activists to oppose a bill that would keep the activities of non-governmental organizations in check. They say the proposed law would curb freedom of expression. They called on the government to take notice of the protesters to avoid further demonstrations. Prime minister Prayut is currently in japan attending a conference on the future of Asia, however several Thai demonstrators held a demonstration outside the venue saying Prayut should get out. Two young tourists were rescued after losing their way on a jungle trip in a National Park in Surat Thani. Eliza Rose and Matilda Cox were found early yesterday morning looking very tired after spending the night in the forest. They had lost their way the previous afternoon, A rescue team spent the night looking for them. In Phuket the governor has sacked a local mayor following the National Anti‑Corruption Commission finding him guilty of corruption while in office. Details were not available however the former mayor is likely to face criminal proceedings. Region: China: Schoolchildren in Shanghai will gradually resume in-person classes from next month with daily COVID-19 tests, after en extended period of lockdown. Children attending the last two years of high school - who must prepare for college entrance examinations - will return to schools across the city on Jun 6. Japan announced it will reopen to tourists from 36 countries starting Jun 10th, ending a two-year pandemic closure, but travelers will only be allowed in with tour groups. Quite a bit of rain in central Thailand Chiang Mai: Bright but with isolated thunder showers 33C Bangkok: Bright but cloudy with isolated showers 33C Pattaya and SE: sunny partly cloudy 31C Phuket and the South: Sunny Dry, , 31C Hua Hin: Fine and dry with some cloud this afternoon 32C Listen Live: Surf 102.5 Facebook: Surf 102.5 -- © Copyright SURF 102.5 FM 2022-05-27 - 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.