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School for pupils with special needs to be built in Hua Hin By Jonathan Fairfield Work has begun to create a brand new school for children with special education needs or disabilities in Hua Hin. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260744-school-for-pupils-with-special-needs-to-be-built-in-hua-hin/

By Jonathan Fairfield Work has begun to create a brand new school for children with special education needs or disabilities in Hua Hin. The Special Children’s School is being built in order to provide new educational facilities for children who attend the Special Education Centre in Hua Hin. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe The school provides educational and learning support to children who are deaf, blind or who have difficulty with speech and language learning, are on the autism spectrum or who have emotional and behavioral issues. The students currently study in a classroom which measures just 49 square meters, leaving conditions cramped, which makes learning difficult and has a negative impact in terms of the development of the children both physically and mentally, as well as emotionally. Full story: https://www.huahintoday.com/local-news/school-for-pupils-with-special-needs-to-be-built-in-hua-hin/ -- © Copyright Hua Hin Today 2022-05-26 - 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.

Motorcyclist gunned down in broad daylight in apparent random attack - anger at being looked at Picture: Thai Rath Thai Rath reported that the metropolitan police were looking for two men riding a motorcycle one of whom produced a gun and shot another motorcyclist in the back at a red light on Pahonyothin Road in Bang Khen, northern Bangkok yesterday afternoon. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260743-motorcyclist-gunned-down-in-broad-daylight-in-apparent-random-attack-anger-at-being-looked-at/

Picture: Thai Rath Thai Rath reported that the metropolitan police were looking for two men riding a motorcycle one of whom produced a gun and shot another motorcyclist in the back at a red light on Pahonyothin Road in Bang Khen, northern Bangkok yesterday afternoon. This followed an earlier incident in which the assailants were enraged that the victim looked at them. One of the men produced a knife. Bang Khen police and Ruam Katanyu rescue were first on the scene at the red lights on Pahonyothin Road near the end of Soi 50 around 3pm. Lying in the road barely alive was Natthakorn Maleewong, 28, a general repairman who had been shot once in the center of the back. After being given CPR at the scene he was taken to CGH Hospital where he was pronounced dead. At the scene was a toppled Honda Wave. The area was taped off as forensics began looking for clues. A trader at the scene said she had heard people arguing. The victim was alone on his bike. Two men on a white lady's bike were dressed in dark clothing in full face helmets. Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe One shot rang out and the victim fell. The two men then fled "towards Thepparak Road". Jirasan Ariyasat, 26, a friend of the deceased said they were riding on two separate bikes going to do a job at a condo near CGH Hospital. At the end of Pahonyothin Soi 69 they came up against two men on a bike who asked the victim what he was looking at. One tried to slash the victim with a knife but didn't connect. The men then fled. Natthakorn chased after them. The men then did a U-turn and subsequently came up behind them at the lights at the end of Soi 50 when a further argument ensued and a gun of unknown caliber was produced by the pillion passenger and his friend was shot in the back. Jirasan said that he had no idea who the men were and that he and his buddy had no problems with anyone. It appeared to be a totally random attack, notes ASEAN NOW. Met deputy Pol Maj-Gen Chokchai Ngamwong at the scene said that the two men were dressed in black jackets with tracksuit bottoms with identical full face helmets. They were riding a white Honda PCX with no registration plate. Police are studying CCTV on the route before and after the altercation to get a lead in the case. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-05-26 - 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

What risk to Thailand as monkeypox spreads across the world? This 2003 electron microscope image shows mature, oval-shaped monkeypox virions, left, and spherical immature virions, right, obtained from a sample of human skin associated with the 2003 prairie dog outbreak. (Cynthia S. Goldsmith, Russell Regner/CDC via AP, File) Less than a month after it lifted COVID-19 travel restrictions, Thailand is facing the threat of another virus causing outbreaks around the world. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260741-what-risk-to-thailand-as-monkeypox-spreads-across-the-world/

This 2003 electron microscope image shows mature, oval-shaped monkeypox virions, left, and spherical immature virions, right, obtained from a sample of human skin associated with the 2003 prairie dog outbreak. (Cynthia S. Goldsmith, Russell Regner/CDC via AP, File) Less than a month after it lifted COVID-19 travel restrictions, Thailand is facing the threat of another virus causing outbreaks around the world. The kingdom is now raising its guard against monkeypox, a disease that has never reached Thai shores but is spreading quickly in Europe, the United States, Australia and the Middle East – important tourism markets for Thailand. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe In the face of this growing threat to public health, the Disease Control Department (DCD) has set up an emergency operations center to monitor the global situation, tighten border controls, and plan for a possible monkeypox outbreak here. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/what-risk-to-thailand-as-monkeypox-spreads-across-the-world/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-05-26 - 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.

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Russian leader Vladimir Putin: "I kill criminals, I don't kill children and the elderly" file photo Outgoing Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte sharply criticized Russian leader Vladimir Putin for the killings of innocent civilians in Ukraine, saying while the two of them have been tagged as killers, "I kill criminals, I don't kill children and the elderly." Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260740-philippine-president-rodrigo-duterte-on-russian-leader-vladimir-putin-i-kill-criminals-i-dont-kill-children-and-the-elderly/

file photo Outgoing Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte sharply criticized Russian leader Vladimir Putin for the killings of innocent civilians in Ukraine, saying while the two of them have been tagged as killers, "I kill criminals, I don't kill children and the elderly." Duterte, who openly calls Putin an idol and a friend, voiced his rebuke for the first time over Russia's invasion of Ukraine in remarks aired Tuesday where he blamed the three-month old war for the spike in global oil prices that has battered many countries, including the Philippines. While stressing he was not condemning the Russian president, Duterte disagreed with Putin's labeling of the invasion as a "special military operation," and said it was really a full-scale war waged against "a sovereign nation." Full story: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/rodrigo-duterte-on-vladimir-putin-i-kill-criminals-i-dont-kill-children-elderly/ -- © Copyright CBS NEWS 2022-05-26

‘Everyday life now’: Sydney reels from organised crime turf war Police swoop on drug gangs in Australia’s biggest city but lawyers fear controversial law changes will leave minorities vulnerable. By Ian Lloyd Neubauer Sydney has been shocked by a series of assassinations and drive-by shootings amid a turf war between two organised crime gangs Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260738-‘everyday-life-now’-sydney-reels-from-organised-crime-turf-war/

Sydney has been shocked by a series of assassinations and drive-by shootings amid a turf war between two organised crime gangs – the Alameddine Family and the Hamzy clan. Mejid Hamzy, brother of Bassam Hamzy – the leader of the Brothers 4 Life gang, was shot outside a house in the city’s west in October 2020 [File: AAP Australia via EPA] Police swoop on drug gangs in Australia’s biggest city but lawyers fear controversial law changes will leave minorities vulnerable. By Ian Lloyd Neubauer Last week, a home in Sydney’s southwest was sprayed with bullets during a drive-by shooting. No one was injured, although it was the second time in six months the house had been targeted and came after three assassinations over three weeks and a total of 13 in two years. “What can you do? It’s everyday life now,” a neighbour who heard the shots told a local TV station. Full story: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/5/26/sydney-reels-from-organised-crime-turf-war -- © Copyright AL JAZEERA 2022-05-26

'We don't want UK-EU trade war' - Irish PM By Faisal Islam Economics editor Micheál Martin says Ireland and the EU don't want a trade war with the UK A UK-EU trade war would be "shocking" and "unnecessary", the Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin has said. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260732-we-dont-want-uk-eu-trade-war-irish-pm/

Micheál Martin says Ireland and the EU don't want a trade war with the UK By Faisal Islam Economics editor A UK-EU trade war would be "shocking" and "unnecessary", the Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin has said. He called on the UK government to "get into the tunnel and negotiate" over changes to the post-Brexit trade arrangements for Northern Ireland. The Taoiseach told the BBC that Ireland and the European Union "do not want a trade war" with the UK. Full story: https://www.bbc.com/news/business-61583660 -- © Copyright BBC 2022-05-26

Thai airforce C-130 Hercules transport plane towed off Ubon airport runway after "incident" Picture: Siam Rath Siam Rath reported that a C-130 Hercules transport plane belonging to the Royal Thai Air Force was removed from the runway at the Ubon Ratchathani International Airport after an unspecified incident yesterday morning. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260730-thai-airforce-c-130-hercules-transport-plane-towed-off-ubon-airport-runway-after-incident/

Picture: Siam Rath Siam Rath reported that a C-130 Hercules transport plane belonging to the Royal Thai Air Force was removed from the runway at the Ubon Ratchathani International Airport after an unspecified incident yesterday morning. They had a picture of the Lockheed aircraft being towed last night. Spokesman Air Vice Marshall Phrapas Sornjaidee said it was removed at 9.30 pm after the incident at 11.30 am. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe The precise nature of the incident was not reported. All flight safety protocols were followed, said the AVM who further thanked airport users for their forbearance and airport authorities for their resolution of the problem. Wikipedia states that the American four-engined turboprop military aircraft was originally designed as a troop, medevac and cargo transport plane. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-05-26 - 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

Thailand prevails! Country named as "Biohub" by impressed WHO - Anutin praised Picture: Thai Rath Thailand's DPM and health minister Anutin Charnvirakul - who spent much of the pandemic under intense pressure - was all smiles in Geneva yesterday as the kingdom received glowing praise from the World Health Organization and its director general Dr Tedrom Ghebreyesus, notes ASEAN NOW. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260728-thailand-prevails-country-named-as-biohub-by-impressed-who-anutin-praised/

Picture: Thai Rath Thailand's DPM and health minister Anutin Charnvirakul - who spent much of the pandemic under intense pressure - was all smiles in Geneva yesterday as the kingdom received glowing praise from the World Health Organization and its director general Dr Tedrom Ghebreyesus, notes ASEAN NOW. Thai Rath reported that Anutin and the WHO have agreed that Thailand should be declared a BIOHUB. They pictured Anutin and Dr Tedros shaking hands in a picture lifted from Facebook. Anutin was in Switzerland attending the 75th congress of the World Health Assembly. Anutin said that Thailand's Covid response had employed "soft power using Thainess - smile first, wai first and that will make a hard task appear much easier". This showed how far the country had come from the early days of the pandemic when Anutin got embroiled in a spat with a non-mask wearing foreigner, had his own mask wearing issues and presided over delays in the procurement of imported and locally produced vaccine, notes ASEAN NOW. All that was in the past as Anutin said that Thailand had been lauded for its Covid-19 response after a WHO team was sent to the country to discover how they did it. Thailand was praised for preventing disease, its vaccination program, medical treatment for infected people and strong health care system. So much so that the country is now the first to be named in a joint collaboration with the WHO making the country a BIOHUB for collecting existing pathogens, study and research and development of drugs and vaccines. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Thailand is the first country in the world to enter such an agreement because "we are the most ready", according to the minister. Meanwhile this was confirmed by Dr Tedros on Twitter who thanked Anutin for his efforts in ensuring that 70% of the population was vaccinated. This was a key aim since vaccines became available during the pandemic. In addition Dr Tedros said that Thailand was committed to vaccine equality and welcomed the country's cooperation in sharing knowledge about its universal health insurance scheme (the so called Gold Card). ASEAN NOW further notes that there was much consternation among Thai watchers that the country would not treat everyone equally. This proved unfounded as foreigners in the kingdom lined up alongside Thais for their jabs. Most even getting their vax for free. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-05-26 - 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

Severodonetsk: Battle for key road as fighting reaches Ukraine city By Paul Kirby BBC News Russia has flattened large areas of Severodonetsk during weeks of bombardment IMAGE SOURCE, REUTERS A senior figure in eastern Ukraine has denied reports that a vital road linking Ukrainian-controlled areas in the east has been blocked from the rest of the country by Russian forces. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260716-severodonetsk-battle-for-key-road-as-fighting-reaches-ukraine-city/

Russia has flattened large areas of Severodonetsk during weeks of bombardment IMAGE SOURCE, REUTERS By Paul Kirby BBC News A senior figure in eastern Ukraine has denied reports that a vital road linking Ukrainian-controlled areas in the east has been blocked from the rest of the country by Russian forces. "Luhansk has not been cut off," said the region's military administration head, Serhiy Haidai. Fighting has reached the outskirts of the big city of Severodonetsk, a key Russian target. Full story: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-61578156 -- © Copyright BBC 2022-05-26

Putin weaponising Ukraine’s crops, says Polish PM By Faisal Islam, Economics editor Vladimir Putin is "weaponising Ukraine's crops" as "a blackmail tool" for the rest of the world, Poland's prime minister said at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260715-putin-weaponising-ukraine’s-crops-says-polish-pm/

By Faisal Islam, Economics editor Vladimir Putin is "weaponising Ukraine's crops" as "a blackmail tool" for the rest of the world, Poland's prime minister said at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Mateusz Morawiecki told the BBC it was like what "Stalin did in 1933". In a wide-ranging interview, he also warned that "only Putin" would be "happy" with a UK-EU trade war over the Brexit deal for Northern Ireland. Full story: https://www.bbc.com/news/business-61562864 -- © Copyright BBC 2022-05-26

‘America is killing itself’: world reacts with horror and incomprehension to Texas shooting The international press responds scathingly to the tolerance for gun violence in the US: ‘nothing fundamentally changes’ by Jon Henley Mass violence in the US is ‘a recurring drama, to which America’s lawmakers seem unwilling to put an end’, wrote Iker Seisdedos in El País. /File photo Politicians and media around the world have reacted with horror, incomprehension and weary resignation to news that an 18-year-old gunman had murdered 19 children and two teachers. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260714-‘america-is-killing-itself’-world-reacts-with-horror-and-incomprehension-to-texas-shooting/

Mass violence in the US is ‘a recurring drama, to which America’s lawmakers seem unwilling to put an end’, wrote Iker Seisdedos in El País. /File photo The international press responds scathingly to the tolerance for gun violence in the US: ‘nothing fundamentally changes’ by Jon Henley Politicians and media around the world have reacted with horror, incomprehension and weary resignation to news that an 18-year-old gunman had murdered 19 children and two teachers in America’s 27th school shooting so far this year. The politicians mostly observed formalities; commentators, not so much. In devastated Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he was “deeply saddened by the murder of innocent children”, adding that his people “share the pain of the relatives and friends of the victims, and of all Americans”. Full story: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/may/25/international-reaction-texas-school-shooting -- © Copyright The Guardian 2022-05-26

Container truck fails to climb Patong Hill before given police assistance By Goong Nang(GN) Patong – A container truck failed to ascend Patong Hill this morning before the Patong Traffic Police gave assistance. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260713-container-truck-fails-to-climb-patong-hill-before-given-police-assistance/

By Goong Nang(GN) Patong – A container truck failed to ascend Patong Hill this morning before the Patong Traffic Police gave assistance. The Patong Traffic Police was called at about 11:00 A.M. today (May 25th). A green container truck was unable to go up Patong Hill due to heavy weight and a reportedly wet road. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Motorists were stopped on the road to help the container truck driver while waiting for the Patong Traffic Police to arrive. Full story: https://thephuketexpress.com/2022/05/25/container-truck-fails-to-climb-patong-hill-before-given-police-assistance-video/ -- © Copyright The Phuket Express 2022-05-26 - 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.

Debt Collector Who Brutally Beat Up Young Woman Arrested TNR Staff AFTER a video clip of a debt collector violently beating up a young woman who failed to pay up went viral on social media Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat) provincial police last evening (May 24) arrested and filed three charges against him, Naewna newspaper said. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260711-debt-collector-who-brutally-beat-up-young-woman-arrested/