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Thailand on Saturday (May 14) reported 6,736 new COVID-19 cases, 9,213 recoveries and 54 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. https://aseannow.com/topic/1259607-covid-19-may-14-thailand-reports-6736-new-coronavirus-cases-9213-recoveries-54-deaths/ //CLOSED// /Admin

COVID-19 - May 14: Thailand reports 6,736 new coronavirus cases, 9,213 recoveries, 54 deaths Graphic: ASEAN NOW Thailand on Saturday (May 14) reported 6,736 new COVID-19 cases, 9,213 recoveries and 54 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. https://aseannow.com/topic/1259607-covid-19-may-14-thailand-reports-6736-new-coronavirus-cases-9213-recoveries-54-deaths/

Graphic: ASEAN NOW Thailand on Saturday (May 14) reported 6,736 new COVID-19 cases, 9,213 recoveries and 54 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. Saturday’s cases bring the total number of COVID-19 infections in Thailand to 4,361,016 with 29,367 deaths. Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2022-05-14 - 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

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Remarks Welcoming Thailand Prime Minister and Minister of Defence Prayut Chan-o-cha to the Pentagon Lloyd J. Austin III Secretary of Defense Transcript SECRETARY OF DEFENSE LLOYD J. AUSTIN III: Well, Mr. Prime Minister, thank you for taking the time to visit the Pentagon today. It is especially good to have you here because Thailand is our oldest friend and Ally in the Indo-Pacific. https://aseannow.com/topic/1259605-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-remarks-welcoming-thailand-prime-minister-and-minister-of-defence-prayut-chan-o-cha-to-the-pentagon/

Lloyd J. Austin III Secretary of Defense Transcript SECRETARY OF DEFENSE LLOYD J. AUSTIN III: Well, Mr. Prime Minister, thank you for taking the time to visit the Pentagon today. It is especially good to have you here because Thailand is our oldest friend and Ally in the Indo-Pacific. For decades, our Alliance has bolstered security in this critical region. So I am delighted to announce today that I'll be making my first visit to Thailand as Secretary of Defense next month. This will be my fourth trip as Secretary of Defense to the Indo-Pacific, and Mr. Prime Minister, I look forward to seeing you again in just a few weeks. Now the close cooperation between our countries reflects a friendship that stretches back more than 200 years. We faced challenges together as Allies, including the pandemic, where we've cooperated on response efforts and medical research. We also deeply appreciate your continued support for our military operations and exercises. We're grateful for the access that Thailand has provided to Utapao Naval Airfield and other key sites, which has supported critical operations in the region. And despite the pandemic, Exercise Cobra Gold went forward successfully this year. And we’re planning to be back to full scale in 2023. Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Today I look forward to discussing our access and presence initiatives and further opportunities for joint training and other issues of common concern, including border security. And we will talk about ways to strengthen our Alliance for years to come. Full transcript: https://www.defense.gov/News/Transcripts/Transcript/Article/3030241/secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iii-remarks-welcoming-thailand-prime-minist/ -- © Copyright U.S. Department of Defense 2022-05-14

Explained: Why Thailand will distribute 1 million cannabis plants to households With about a third of its labour force engaged in agriculture, Thailand has been trying to promote cannabis as a cash crop for some time now. In fact, in 2018, it became the first country in the Southeast Asian region to legalise the use of cannabis for medical use. By: Explained Desk | New Delhi | Thailand's Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, at a news conference Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022, at the Public Health Ministry in Nonthaburi, Thailand, talks to reporters after signing a measure that drops cannabis from his ministry's list of controlled drugs. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit) The Thai government has announced plans to distribute a million cannabis plants to households across the nation next month, when most of the legal restrictions on cultivating weed at home will be lifted. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1259604-explained-why-thailand-will-distribute-1-million-cannabis-plants-to-households/

Thailand's Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, at a news conference Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022, at the Public Health Ministry in Nonthaburi, Thailand, talks to reporters after signing a measure that drops cannabis from his ministry's list of controlled drugs. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit) With about a third of its labour force engaged in agriculture, Thailand has been trying to promote cannabis as a cash crop for some time now. In fact, in 2018, it became the first country in the Southeast Asian region to legalise the use of cannabis for medical use. By: Explained Desk | New Delhi | The Thai government has announced plans to distribute a million cannabis plants to households across the nation next month, when most of the legal restrictions on cultivating weed at home will be lifted. One of the country’s most vociferous proponents of decriminalising cannabis, Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul announced the move on Facebook earlier this month, stating that he intended for cannabis plants to be grown like “household crops”. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe With about a third of its labour force engaged in agriculture, Thailand has been trying to promote cannabis as a cash crop for some time now. In fact, in 2018, it became the first country in the Southeast Asian region to legalise the use of cannabis for medical use. Full story: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-thailand-cannabis-plants-domestic-cultivation-7914807/ -- © Copyright The Indian Express 2022-05-14 - 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.

How pet owners in Hua Hin can get their animals vaccinated against rabies for free By Online Reporter After health officials have urged people to stay up to date with their vaccinations during the pandemic, Hua Hin Municipality is reminding pet owners to do the same for their four legged friends. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1259603-how-pet-owners-in-hua-hin-can-get-their-animals-vaccinated-against-rabies-for-free/

By Online Reporter After health officials have urged people to stay up to date with their vaccinations during the pandemic, Hua Hin Municipality is reminding pet owners to do the same for their four legged friends. The Public Health and Environment Division of Hua Hin Municipality is offering free rabies vaccinations for dogs and cats throughout May. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe The rabies vaccination clinics will be at scores of locations throughout the city from May 16 to May 27. Vaccines are given on a first come, first served basis with no appointments required. Full story: https://www.huahintoday.com/hua-hin-news/how-pet-owners-in-hua-hin-can-get-their-animals-vaccinated-against-rabies-for-free/ -- © Copyright Hua Hin Today 2022-05-14 - 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.

Birds seized during police raids sold at auction in Hua Hin for over 2 million baht By Online Reporter More than 300 birds which were seized by police during raids across Thailand have been sold at an auction held in Hua Hin. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1259602-birds-seized-during-police-raids-sold-at-auction-in-hua-hin-for-over-2-million-baht/

By Online Reporter More than 300 birds which were seized by police during raids across Thailand have been sold at an auction held in Hua Hin. A total of 314 birds were sold at the auction, which took place at the Hua Hin campus of Rajamangala University of Technology. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe The auction included a variety of different bird breeds, from common chicken and geese to parrots. The standout lot was 6 South American blue and yellow macaws which together sold for a total of 515,000 baht. Full story: https://www.huahintoday.com/hua-hin-news/birds-seized-during-police-raids-sold-at-auction-in-hua-hin-for-over-2-million-baht/ -- © Copyright Hua Hin Today 2022-05-14 - 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 man says transgender person took his 45,000 baht necklace on Walking Street, fifth incident recently in Pattaya By Adam Judd Walking Street, Pattaya- A 42-year-old Indian man reported to Pattaya police early this morning that he claims his 45,000 baht necklace was stolen on Walking Street by what he believes was a transgender person. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1259601-indian-man-says-transgender-person-took-his-45000-baht-necklace-on-walking-street-fifth-incident-recently-in-pattaya/

By Adam Judd Walking Street, Pattaya- A 42-year-old Indian man reported to Pattaya police early this morning that he claims his 45,000 baht necklace was stolen on Walking Street by what he believes was a transgender person. At 2:00 A.M. today, May 13th, Mr. Shivanjaneya Kapuram, 42, arrived at the Pattaya Police Station on Soi 9 to file a police report. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe According to Mr. Kapuram, he is a tourist and had been out for a night of partying with friends and they were on their way back to their hotel. While at the mouth of Walking Street he said a transgender woman approached him and offered him a hug. Mr. Kapuram said he politely rejected the advances of the person and continued on his way to his hotel. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/05/13/indian-man-says-transgender-person-took-his-45000-baht-necklace-on-walking-street-fifth-incident-recently-in-pattaya/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-05-14 - 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.

Rooms on Koh Larn are fully booked during this long holiday weekend, say hotel operators By Tanakorn Panyadee Koh Larn, Pattaya — A hotel operator told TPN Media that the rooms on Koh Larn were fully booked with over 10,000 visitors daily during these four consecutive holidays. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1259600-rooms-on-koh-larn-are-fully-booked-during-this-long-holiday-weekend-say-hotel-operators/

By Tanakorn Panyadee Koh Larn, Pattaya — A hotel operator told TPN Media that the rooms on Koh Larn were fully booked with over 10,000 visitors daily during these four consecutive holidays. TPN reporters reported a large number of domestic and international tourists flocking to Koh Larn during the extended holiday weekend from May 13th to May 16th. Each ferry station reportedly facilitated several thousand people throughout the day. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe It was also reported that all of the rooms on Koh Larn were fully occupied. Mr. Kanchanop Sukkee, an island hotel operator, told TPN Media that several tourists who couldn’t find a room were disappointed and had to change their plans to do short-term activities instead before leaving the island. Koh Larn only held 2,000 rooms, but there were 10,000 visitors per day which far exceeded the hotel’s capacity, Kanchanop said. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/05/13/rooms-on-koh-larn-are-fully-booked-during-this-long-holiday-weekend-say-hotel-operators/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-05-14 - 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.

Thai PM receives warm welcome from US President, discusses bilateral and multilateral cooperation defense with US Defense Secretary By Nop Meechukhun National – US President Joe Biden has welcomed Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O’Cha and other Southeast Asian leaders to Washington D.C. on Thursday, May 12th, for the two-day U.S.-ASEAN Special Summit. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1259599-thai-pm-receives-warm-welcome-from-us-president-discusses-bilateral-and-multilateral-cooperation-defense-with-us-defense-secretary/

By Nop Meechukhun National – US President Joe Biden has welcomed Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O’Cha and other Southeast Asian leaders to Washington D.C. on Thursday, May 12th, for the two-day U.S.-ASEAN Special Summit. The Prime Minister also met the US Secretary of Defense, Lloyd Austin, to discuss bilateral and multilateral cooperation in the post-Covid-19 period. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe The Defense Secretary praised the Thai leader for leading Thailand to manage and fight the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic, which has severely affected several global issues, economically and socially. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/05/13/thai-pm-receives-warm-welcome-from-us-president-discusses-bilateral-and-multilateral-cooperation-defense-with-us-defense-secretary/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-05-14 - 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.

Two people injured in Phuket after pickup driver crashes into a motorbike with two riders and flees scene of accident By Goong Nang(GN) PHOTO: Taan 5901 (Thep 01) Phuket – Two people have sustained injuries after a motorbike was allegedly smashed into by a hit-and-run pickup truck driver on Phuket Bypass Road in the Mueang Phuket District yesterday. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1259598-two-people-injured-in-phuket-after-pickup-driver-crashes-into-a-motorbike-with-two-riders-and-flees-scene-of-accident/

PHOTO: Taan 5901 (Thep 01) By Goong Nang(GN) Phuket – Two people have sustained injuries after a motorbike was allegedly smashed into by a hit-and-run pickup truck driver on Phuket Bypass Road in the Mueang Phuket District yesterday. Emergency responders were notified of the accident last night (May 12th) at 10:20 P.M. on Chaloem Phrakiat Rama 9 Road (Bypass Road) in the Koh Kaew sub-district. Rescue teams arrived at the scene and found two people, a man, and a woman, lying on the road side near the damaged motorbike with various non-life-threatening injuries. Full story: https://thephuketexpress.com/2022/05/13/two-people-injured-in-phuket-after-pickup-driver-crashes-into-a-motorbike-with-two-riders-and-flees-scene-of-accident/ -- © Copyright The Phuket Express 2022-05-14 - 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.

Royal Thai Navy rescues fisherman and crew as boat capsizes in Phang Nga By Goong Nang(GN) Phang Nga – A fisherman and his crew has been rescued by the Royal Thai Navy after the fishing boat was capsizing in Phang Nga, north of Phuket yesterday morning (May 13th). Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1259597-royal-thai-navy-rescues-fisherman-and-crew-as-boat-capsizes-in-phang-nga/

By Goong Nang(GN) Phang Nga – A fisherman and his crew has been rescued by the Royal Thai Navy after the fishing boat was capsizing in Phang Nga, north of Phuket yesterday morning (May 13th). The Royal Thai Navy based in Phang Nga was notified by a local fisherman at 5:55 A.M. that his fishing boat was about to be capsized in the Kura Buri district near the Mu-Ko Surin National Park. At 7:00 A.M. the Royal Thai Navy approached and rescued the fishing boat named ‘Chock Preecha 2’. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Full story: https://thephuketexpress.com/2022/05/13/royal-thai-navy-rescues-fisherman-and-crew-as-boat-capsizes-in-phang-nga/ -- © Copyright The Phuket Express 2022-05-14 - 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.

Thai crypto exchanges suspend LUNA and UST trading after major meltdown By Panithan Onthaworn Thailand's cryptocurrency exchanges have suspended trading in Terraform Labs' Terra (LUNA) and TerraUSD (UST) tokens after shedding nearly 100 per cent of their value in a matter of days. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1259596-thai-crypto-exchanges-suspend-luna-and-ust-trading-after-major-meltdown/

By Panithan Onthaworn Thailand's cryptocurrency exchanges have suspended trading in Terraform Labs' Terra (LUNA) and TerraUSD (UST) tokens after shedding nearly 100 per cent of their value in a matter of days. The move came after Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, declared that it will remove the perpetual contracts on the LUNA/USDT pair on its platform, following a dramatic crash that saw LUNA's price plunged to almost US$0 from about US$80 a week ago. Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Bitkub, the country's leading digital asset exchange said in a statement that “to prevent the loss of assets of our users … the trading of LUNA will be temporarily suspended.” Full story: https://www.thaienquirer.com/40142/thai-crypto-exchanges-suspend-luna-and-ust-trading-after-major-meltdown/ -- © Copyright Thai Enquirer 2022-05-14 - 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 puts US request for “Comprehensive Strategic Partnership” on hold U.S. President Joe Biden poses for a group photograph with leaders from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) during a special U.S.-ASEAN summit at the White House in Washington, U.S., May 12, 2022. REUTERS/Leah Millis In an unexpected diplomatic move, ASEAN has decided to delay the granting of “comprehensive strategic partnership”status, or CSP, to the US until November, according to an informed source. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1259595-asean-puts-us-request-for-“comprehensive-strategic-partnership”-on-hold/