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By Nop Meechukhun Bangkok – The Thailand Nightlight and Entertainment Business Association and representatives of artists, singers, entertainers, and night workers meeting General Supot Malaniyom, secretary-general of the National Security Council (NSC), today, May 19th. Association President Katawut Thongthai, or Ajarn/Artist Kai Marijuana, told the Associated Press yesterday, May 18th, that the meeting aimed to discuss the potential of business reopening and government assistance for entertainment venues. He stressed that the government had responded and provided financial aid on some issues previously, such as a 5000-baht remedy for business entrepreneurs and employees, but such treatment did not solve the root cause. The only way to solve it was to allow the reopening of the nightlife business in full and not as converted restaurants with many restrictions and limited operating hours, which is the current situation. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/05/19/tomorrows-thailand-covid-center-meeting-could-see-the-start-of-legal-entertainment-venues-reopening-more-easing-of-restrictions/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-05-19 - 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.

Senior Police Officers Probed for Tangmo Case BANGKOK, May 19 (TNA) – National police chief Pol Gen Suwat Jangyodsuk formed a fact-finding committee to investigate four senior police officers who handled the case of late actress Pattaratida “Tangmo” Patcharaveerapong. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260083-senior-police-officers-probed-for-tangmo-case/

BANGKOK, May 19 (TNA) – National police chief Pol Gen Suwat Jangyodsuk formed a fact-finding committee to investigate four senior police officers who handled the case of late actress Pattaratida “Tangmo” Patcharaveerapong. The police ordered the investigation after a complaint from crime probe activist Atchariya Ruangratanapong. Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Pol Gen Suwat signed the order on May 12 for the investigation of Pol Lt Gen Jirapat Phumjit, commissioner of the Provincial Police Region 1, Pol Maj Gen Wasant Techa-akarakasem, investigative commander of the Provincial Police Region 1, Pol Maj Gen Paisarn Wongwacharamongkol, commander of Nonthaburi police, and Pol Col Chaturon Anurakbundit, chief of Muang Nonthaburi police station. They were responsible for the investigation into the death of the actress in February. Full story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-944476 -- © Copyright Thai News Agency 2022-05-19 - 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.

Pizza and BBQ chicken school lunch in Uthai Thani praised on social media Photo: fb/Pattamaporn Nopparat A school in Thailand’s lower northern province of Uthai Thani has showcased its special school lunch menu, which includes pizza, French Fries, salad and New Orleans-style barbecue chicken, now it has resumed on-site classes. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260082-pizza-and-bbq-chicken-school-lunch-in-uthai-thani-praised-on-social-media/

Photo: fb/Pattamaporn Nopparat A school in Thailand’s lower northern province of Uthai Thani has showcased its special school lunch menu, which includes pizza, French Fries, salad and New Orleans-style barbecue chicken, now it has resumed on-site classes. A teacher in Baan Phet Nam Phueng School decided to create a special menu for its students on their first day back at school, as their usual cook was self-isolating. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe According to a Facebook post by a teacher at the school, Pattamaporn Nopparat, the budget used to create the menu was not high. The 60 pizzas started as ready-made pizza bases, at 23 baht each, and a dough and yeast which cost about 370 baht. Some elementary students even helped the teacher to make them, which saved up to 1,000 baht. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/pizza-and-bbq-chicken-school-lunch-in-uthai-thani-praised-on-social-media/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-05-19 - 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.

Nok Air flights to far south face chop after 40 million baht loss in just 3 months Picture: Naew Na The chief of the budget airline Nok Air - in which Thai Airways owns the fourth largest stake - told Naew Na that the Bangkok to Betong route had lost 40 million baht in the first three months of operation. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260081-nok-air-flights-to-far-south-face-chop-after-40-million-baht-loss-in-just-3-months/

Picture: Naew Na The chief of the budget airline Nok Air - in which Thai Airways owns the fourth largest stake - told Naew Na that the Bangkok to Betong route had lost 40 million baht in the first three months of operation. Wuthiphoom Julangkoon said the service was in the red. Though cargo operations had been up to scratch passenger numbers had not. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Operating costs are high because the journey takes 1 hour and 45 minutes and prices are not cost effective. That combined with the current high cost of fuel has put the route in jeopardy meaning that in the future it may have to be scrapped. This at a time when Nok Air were hoping to expand rather than limit its services. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-05-19 - 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

RTP: We'll respect superstitious beliefs - but we draw a line when it comes to protecting public health Picture: INN Thailand's media continued to report on the fallout of the case of the "Holy Father" in the NE of Thailand, a mystic who advocated that his disciples eat his body secretions. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260080-rtp-well-respect-superstitious-beliefs-but-we-draw-a-line-when-it-comes-to-protecting-public-health/

Picture: INN Thailand's media continued to report on the fallout of the case of the "Holy Father" in the NE of Thailand, a mystic who advocated that his disciples eat his body secretions. This, said Phra Bida, would promote good health. He is facing many charges for running a cult on encroached land. Yesterday Royal Thai Police deputy spokesman Pol Col Siriwat Deephor said that the police respect religion and those with superstitious beliefs. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe But when it comes to protecting public health they are obliged to act. He noted that loony cults and religions exist all over the world leading to mass suicides, bombings and other crime. The RTP would act when the public are threatened. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-05-19 - 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

SURVEY: What are your biggest issues in Thailand? Living in Thailand is not without its issues and at ASEAN NOW we are keen to understand your biggest issues! Survey: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260079-survey-what-are-your-biggest-issues-in-thailand/

Living in Thailand is not without its issues and at ASEAN NOW we are keen to understand your biggest issues! Please do take our short survey to let us know your views. Click HERE -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-05-19 - 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

Five year old girl savaged by stray dog: "Dogs are protected" says local official Picture: Siam Rath A local official in Phanat Nikhom, Chonburi said that there was little he could do following a savage attack by a stray dog. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260078-five-year-old-girl-savaged-by-stray-dog-dogs-are-protected-says-local-official/

Picture: Siam Rath A local official in Phanat Nikhom, Chonburi said that there was little he could do following a savage attack by a stray dog. Manop Srinuan of the Na Wang Hin municipality said that strays were protected. He could spay them and vaccinate them but that was all. He was powerless to round them up and said instead that parents should ensure the safety of their children. Siam Rath went to a grocer's in the area after the attack on Praew, 5. She was on a bed in the store playing on her mother's phone on May 15th when the large white dog attacked her. She needed 24 stitches and rabies shots. When the media arrived yesterday the little one was with her mother getting her dressings changed. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Her aunt Bingkaew, 29, said the incident was shocking but that her niece was getting better and would be hopefully back at school before the end of the week. Locals said the stray had moved in from another area and liked to bite other dogs. They were sure it wasn't rabid. The local authority are searching for the animal. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-05-19 - 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

Model files police report after TENTH violent attack by boyfriend - she vows he's now her EX Sanook Thai Caption: Enough is enough A Thai female model from Chiang Mai with almost 5,000 followers on Facebook went online to say that enough is enough. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260077-model-files-police-report-after-tenth-violent-attack-by-boyfriend-she-vows-hes-now-her-ex/

Sanook Thai Caption: Enough is enough A Thai female model from Chiang Mai with almost 5,000 followers on Facebook went online to say that enough is enough. "Wawangai Kamlangphim" published pictures of her badly bruised body, from top to bottom according to Sanook. She said that the latest attack by her boyfriend will be his last. He is now her "ex". This attack happened on May 7th. It was the tenth time he'd attacked her while drunk. Picture: Sanook The media reported that after the last time, the pair had got back together again in October only for this repeat episode. The lady said she had been beaten up so badly she couldn't even go out. She had been treated in Maharat Hospital. Now a police report has been filed for a man described as a "bar host". -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-05-19 - 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

Stabbing at school in southern Thailand - they made faces at each other during flagpole ceremony Sanook Thai Caption: Vicious M3 pupil Sanook reported that two 15 year old secondary schoolboys made faces at each other during the early morning respect paid to the Thai flag. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260076-stabbing-at-school-in-southern-thailand-they-made-faces-at-each-other-during-flagpole-ceremony/

Sanook Thai Caption: Vicious M3 pupil Sanook reported that two 15 year old secondary schoolboys made faces at each other during the early morning respect paid to the Thai flag. But one wopuldn't let the mater rest and turned up the next day with a 6 cm knife. At 8.40 am outside classroom 3/1 teachers and fellow pipils were shocked when "Aek" from that class stuck the knife in the ribs of "O" from class 3/2. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe He was seriously wounded and is recovering in hospital. Namom police chief Wiwattanachai Thammawithayaphum is investigating. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-05-19 - 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

Tactical voting could win Bangkok governor election for conservatives Although independent candidate Chadchart Sittipunt topped most recent opinion polls for this Sunday’s Bangkok governor election, his four main rivals from the conservative camp remain hopeful of causing an upset. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260074-tactical-voting-could-win-bangkok-governor-election-for-conservatives/

Although independent candidate Chadchart Sittipunt topped most recent opinion polls for this Sunday’s Bangkok governor election, his four main rivals from the conservative camp remain hopeful of causing an upset. Support from conservative and royalist voters is likely to be shared among the conservative quartet – former governor Aswin Kwanmuang, Suchatvee Suwansawat (Democrat), and independents Sakoltee Phattiyakul and Rosana Tositrakul – further cutting their chances of victory. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe So, the conservative camp has come up with the idea of “strategic voting” to boost their chances. But they first need to agree which of the four candidates should “represent” the camp and challenge Chadchart. Rosana has the support of Sonthi Limthongkul and Chamlong Srimuang, former leaders of the now-defunct royalist People’s Alliance for Democracy. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/tactical-voting-could-win-bangkok-governor-election-for-conservatives/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-05-19 - 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.

ASEAN-US summit: Long on talk, short on substance By Thai PBS World’s Regional Desk Only diplomatic platitudes in the joint vision statement plus a small financial package demonstrated the Joe Biden administration’s commitment to maintain momentum in the US’ Indo-Pacific strategy in Southeast Asia, in what could be described as a vague and weak second special ASEAN-US Summit held in Washington D.C. on May 12-13. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260073-asean-us-summit-long-on-talk-short-on-substance/

By Thai PBS World’s Regional Desk Only diplomatic platitudes in the joint vision statement plus a small financial package demonstrated the Joe Biden administration’s commitment to maintain momentum in the US’ Indo-Pacific strategy in Southeast Asia, in what could be described as a vague and weak second special ASEAN-US Summit held in Washington D.C. on May 12-13. Prime Minister Hun Sen of Cambodia, as the chair of ASEAN, however, put a positive spin on the outcome. In his social media post, he said that both sides had agreed to upgrade their relations to a ‘Comprehensive Strategic Partnership’, the same level as the regional grouping’s ties with China and Australia, achieved last year. Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe While the joint statement indicated that a meaningful, substantive and mutually beneficial partnership would be formally established during the 10th ASEAN-US Summit in Cambodia in November this year, many ASEAN members had no clue on how to achieve that in real terms. -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-05-19 - 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.

Wanted: At least two competent Thai electricians; copper wire pinched in NE after transformer removed Daily News Thai Caption: Work of experts Police in Udon Thani in Thailand's north east are looking for at least two competent Thai electricians. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260072-wanted-at-least-two-competent-thai-electricians-copper-wire-pinched-in-ne-after-transformer-removed/

Daily News Thai Caption: Work of experts Police in Udon Thani in Thailand's north east are looking for at least two competent Thai electricians. They believe that professionals are behind the removal of a 200,000 baht transformer and the theft of all its valuable copper wire. Pol Capt Niwat Jaengkrathoke of the Muang district police responded after locals in Ban Sam Phrao in the sub-district of Sam Phrao found the transformer unscrewed from a pole and left by the side of a weir 1 km from the village. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Local official Sakchai Donchada said it was the work of professionals who know very well about electrical matters. The 22,000 volt transformer is still usable. Picture: Daily News It is not known when the incident occurred but police noted it was away from the village making it easier for the thieves to be unobserved. Investigations will continue once a formal report is made to the police. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-05-19 - 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

Found! Thai woman who kept wrongly transferred money says she'll work to pay off the debt in instalments Daily News Thai Caption: I made a mistake Daily News reported that they had found the Thai woman who disappeared with money that had mistakenly been transferred to her bank account. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1260071-found-thai-woman-who-kept-wrongly-transferred-money-says-shell-work-to-pay-off-the-debt-in-instalments/

Daily News Thai Caption: I made a mistake Daily News reported that they had found the Thai woman who disappeared with money that had mistakenly been transferred to her bank account. She has apologized and asked the owner to allow her to pay off the debt in instalments. The media had a picture of the woman at what looked like a breeze block shack. Picture: Daily News Earlier via Thai media and social media - including yesterday on ASEAN NOW - the story gained a great readership. A seafood and pork trader in Samut Sakhon called Wirawan Chuatpong, 40, had transferred 293,439 baht to the account of Saowanee by mistake. She got one digit wrong on a banking app. She returned 160,000 baht but said she had spent the rest then went to ground leaving her cats. After being found Saowanee said it was a mistake and advised people not to make off with others' money that isn't theirs. She made the obligatory "wai" for the press. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe She complained that she had been vilified in "the court of social media" after the story went viral online especially in her native Buriram. She said she had even contemplated suicide. In response to the furor she has paid 20,000 baht back after putting her daughter's motorcycle into an HP agreement. She said she would return the remaining 110,000 in instalments by working. Wirawan was contacted by the press and said that Saowanee had been in touch to apologize and had returned 20,000 of the outstanding money. She was concerned by her statement made earlier that she was prepared to go to jail rather than pay back the residue of the money. She wants to see if Saowanee means her apology and left it in the hands of the police to follow up. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-05-19 - 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