Now Dengue fever is spreading across SE Asia

by ASEAN NOW

The Thailand Department of Disease Control (DDC), has been warning that this year’s seasonal dengue outbreak could be more severe than usual, following three early deaths in 2022.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261471-now-dengue-fever-is-spreading-across-se-asia/

COVID to Become Communicable Disease under Surveillance

 

 

BANGKOK, June 1 (TNA) – Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said he would propose to categorize COVID-19 as a communicable disease under surveillance and set aside a plan to declare it an endemic disease.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261445-covid-to-become-communicable-disease-under-surveillance/

PM blames reduced education budget on fewer students due to declining birth rate

 

 

Thailand’s declining birth rate over the past several years has resulted in fewer students and a commensurate reduction in education budget, from about 330 billion baht this fiscal year to about 325.9 billion baht for 2023, said Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha in parliament, as he responded to opposition MPs’ questions about why the education budget had been cut, today (Wednesday), the second day of the three-day first reading debate on the annual national budget.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261442-pm-blames-reduced-education-budget-on-fewer-students-due-to-declining-birth-rate/

Thai government to launch mobile app for cannabis growers to register next week

By Panithan Onthaworn

 

 

Thai officials on Wednesday urged people interested in cultivating cannabis and hemp to register via a mobile application as the plants will be removed from the Type 5 narcotics list on June 9.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261473-thai-government-to-launch-mobile-app-for-cannabis-growers-to-register-next-week/

 

Thai PM orders strict surveillance of entertainment venues on their first day of reopening in many areas

By Adam Judd

 

PHOTO: Prachachat

 

National – Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O’Cha ordered strict surveillance of entertainment venues, including bars, pubs, soapy massage parlors, and karaoke lounges, as the businesses have returned legally for the first time since April of 2021 yesterday, June 1st, in some provinces.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261474-thai-pm-orders-strict-surveillance-of-entertainment-venues-on-their-first-day-of-reopening-in-many-areas/

 

Officials confirm SHA approval required and midnight closing for Hua Hin nightspots

By Online Reporter

 

File photo

 

Operators of nightlife outlets in Hua Hin and throughout Prachuap Khiri Khan have been warned that only approved venues will be allowed to reopen from June 1.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261475-officials-confirm-sha-approval-required-and-midnight-closing-for-hua-hin-nightspots/

 

Legal victory for Johnny Depp after he and Amber Heard found liable for defamation

By Sonia Moghe, CNN

 

 

(CNN)A jury has found both Amber Heard and Johnny Depp liable for defamation in their lawsuits against each other. The jury awarded significantly more damages to Depp, a legal win for the actor.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261477-legal-victory-for-johnny-depp-after-he-and-amber-heard-found-liable-for-defamation/

 

Beef buffet restaurant mocks new PDPA law with highly censored pictures

 

Sanook Thai Caption: Yes, we're afraid, very afraid

 

Thailand was coming to terms with a new law that came in yesterday. And one restaurant used humor to poke fun at the new regulations.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261487-beef-buffet-restaurant-mocks-new-pdpa-law-with-highly-censored-pictures/

 

NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Thursday June 2 2022

 

Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261488-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-thursday-june-2-2022/

 

Health officials "concerned" about reopening of bars/clubs - promise more checks to ensure compliance

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Thailand's authorities were out in force last night as bars and clubs were officially allowed to open and serve alcohol up to midnight.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261489-health-officials-concerned-about-reopening-of-barsclubs-promise-more-checks-to-ensure-compliance/

 

Pattaya "busy" after bars and clubs allowed to reopen yesterday - many Indians spotted

 

Picture: Siam Rath 

 

Thai media Siam Rath said that pubs and clubs in Pattaya were starting to get busy again after yesterday's reopening by the government.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261490-pattaya-busy-after-bars-and-clubs-allowed-to-reopen-yesterday-many-indians-spotted/

Questions asked about the right to elect provincial governors

By Editor

 

 

The 2022 Bangkok gubernatorial election, which saw independent candidate Chadchart Sittipunt win by a landslide, looks set to change Thailand’s politics in a big way.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261493-questions-asked-about-the-right-to-elect-provincial-governors/

 

Hair cutting at Thai schools: Student attacks teacher at Loei school

 

Sanook Thai Caption: A student kicked me (says teacher)

 

Thai media Thai Rath and Sanook investigated at a school in Loei in NE Thailand after reports on Line that a social studies teacher had been attacked by a M2, 14 year old student. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261494-hair-cutting-at-thai-schools-student-attacks-teacher-at-loei-school/

 

UN highlights the scale of illegal drug production in the Mekong region

By Editor

 

 

The number of methamphetamine tablets seized in East and Southeast Asia exceeded a billion last year for the first time, highlighting the scale of illegal drug production and trafficking in the region and the challenges of fighting it, says the U.N.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261495-un highlights-the-scale-of-illegal-drug-production-in-the-mekong-region/

 

Trucker flees the scene after tailgating then hitting school pick-up - two children thrown out and seriously injured

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Hit and run!

 

Daily News reported on a horrendous accident involving a truck and a school pick-up taking students home in Trat, eastern Thailand, yesterday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261496-trucker-flees-the-scene-after-tailgating-then-hitting-school-pick-up-two-children-thrown-out-and-seriously-injured/

Woman files report with Bangkok police alleging political party spokesman with entertainment industry ties sent her obscene pictures and threats

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Daily News reported that a representative of "Red Shirt Lottery Online" known as Kan Jomphalang took a 41 year old woman - named only as "A" - to file a report with the Suthisan police in Bangkok. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261499-woman-files-report-with-bangkok-police-alleging-political-party-spokesman-with-entertainment-industry-ties-sent-her-obscene-pictures-and-threats/

 

Video: 22 wheel truck trailer overturns - ceramic tiles scattered all over road near toll booth

 

Picture: 77kaoded

 

77kaoded reported that the Muang Samut Prakan police were called after the driver of a 22 wheel truck trailer lost control at a bend as he exited the Suksawat expressway bound for the Sri Nakharin toll booth.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261502-video-22-wheel-truck-trailer-overturns-ceramic-tiles-scattered-all-over-road-near-toll-booth/

 

Balance of power in Bangkok shifts to liberals as national poll looms

 

 

Vote tallies from the recent Bangkok Council elections show that support for the liberal camp is growing at the expense of the conservatives in the capital.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261504-balance-of-power-in-bangkok-shifts-to-liberals-as-national-poll-looms/

 

Getting busy again in Nong Khai now Covid regulations are eased

 

Naew Na Thai Caption: Starting to get exciting again - survey of restaurants - pubs in Muang district Nong Khai

 

Thai media Naew Na went to Nong Khai in the north east of Thailand to investigate what impact yesterday's easing of Covid regulations was having on restaurants and bars. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261507-getting-busy-again-in-nong-khai-now-covid-regulations-are-eased/

 

TV journalist attacked outside his house in Kanchanaburi; he's warned "Don't mess with other people"

 

Naew Na Thai Caption: Vicious! Journalist in bloody assault by men in Kanchanaburi

 

Naew Na reported on an attack of a Workpoint TV journalist outside his townhouse in Tha Muang district on Tuesday night.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261512-tv-journalist-attacked-outside-his-house-in-kanchanaburi-hes-warned-dont-mess-with-other-people/

 

Thai Housing Market Starts Seeing Recovery

by Paul Rujopakarn

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Thai housing market this year is showing signs of recovery in both horizontal and condominium properties amid an improving pandemic situation.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261514-thai-housing-market-starts-seeing-recovery/

 

EV Seller Expects Sales to Rise by 20% This Year

Krajangwit Johjit

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - Electric vehicle (EV) sales are expected to increase by 15 to 20 percent in Thailand by the end of the year, as the Thai automotive market is anticipated to continue to expand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261517-ev-seller-expects-sales-to-rise-by-20-this-year/

 

Five-century-old gold crown of a Buddha statue returned to Thailand from US

 

 

Thailand has recently received an antique gold crown, part of a Buddha statue believed to be about 500 years old, from the United States, with the help of the Department of Homeland Security, according to Culture Minister Itthiphol Kunplome.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261522-five-century-old-gold-crown-of-a-buddha-statue-returned-to-thailand-from-us/

 

Inmates given all clear to resume clearing waterway by new Bangkok governor

By Erich Parpart

 

 

The Ministry of Justice is ready to send inmates to clear waterways in the capital after the new Bangkok governor agreed with the ministry’s proposal to resume the project.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261523-inmates-given-all-clear-to-resume-clearing-waterway-by-new-bangkok-governor/

 

 

Local Steel Demand Expected to Rise Despite Various Setbacks

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) expects the local steel demand to rise for the year, despite the disruption of supply from the armed conflict in Ukraine and the global economic slump. The World Steel Association estimated that the global steel demand this year will be 1,804 million metric tons, with Thailand needing about 19 million tons.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261535-local-steel-demand-expected-to-rise-despite-various-setbacks/

 

BOT: Retailer Confidence Contracts Due To Rising Living Expenses

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The central bank of Thailand has reported that retailer confidence at present and over the next three months is on a downward trajectory, mainly due to the rising living expenses.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261536-bot-retailer-confidence-contracts-due-to-rising-living-expenses/

 

Govt’s Lottery Proves Popular Online on Launch Date

 

 

BANGKOK, June 2 (TNA) – People bought about 500,000 lottery tickets in the first five hours after the Government Lottery Office (GLO) started to make its lottery tickets available via the Paotang app.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261538-govt’s-lottery-proves-popular-online-on-launch-date/

 

Bangkok Governor hopes to reduce BTS fares, meet anti-corruption watchdog

 

 

Newly elected Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt said he is having a busy day today (Wednesday), a day after he assumed office, as he met with representatives of Krungthep Thanakom, a public company which is over 99% owned by the city administration as its investment arm and which is allocated a large budget each year.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261539-bangkok-governor-hopes-to-reduce-bts-fares-meet-anti-corruption-watchdog/

 

Thai opposition MPs slam allegedly widespread corruption in government

 

 

Opposition Pheu Thai MPs zeroed in today (Thursday), the scheduled last day of the three-day debate on the 2023 annual national budget, on alleged widespread corruption in numerous projects in different departments.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261563-thai-opposition-mps-slam-allegedly-widespread-corruption-in-government/

 

Chadchart to Discuss Mask-Free Rule, Extended Hours of Pubs

 

 

BANGKOK, June 2 (TNA) – Newly elected Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt said he would quickly discuss an end to the face mask mandate and the extended opening hours of pubs, bars and public parks for the economic sake.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1261564-chadchart-to-discuss-mask-free-rule-extended-hours-of-pubs/