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GrabBike Riders Seek Protection of Their Career

 

Photos by Chamnanwut Sukhumwanit

 

BANGKOK (TNA) – GrabBike riders gathered at the parliament and the Ministry of Transport to seek the cancellation of a plan to end their taxi service on July 15 and call for its legalization.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263759-grabbike-riders-seek-protection-of-their-career/

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Ten suspected monkeypox cases found to be herpes simplex, skin infection

 

 

Ten suspected monkeypox cases do not have the infectious disease, but were all found to be infected with either herpes simplex or unspecified skin infections, said Head of the Department of Disease Control (DDC) Opart Karnkawinpong.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263727-ten-suspected-monkeypox-cases-found-to-be-herpes-simplex-skin-infection/

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Governments to Distribute Cannabis Extract Test Kits to Ensure Public Safety

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Department of Medical Sciences will provide free cannabis test kits to consumers and businesses to ensure that their cannabis extracts comply with government regulations.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263738-governments-to-distribute-cannabis-extract-test-kits-to-ensure-public-safety/

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Are Thailand’s ride-hailing drivers disappearing?

OPINION | by Michael Bridge

 

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The cost of living is certainly starting to bite, and it is especially hitting the ride-hailing industry.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263790-are-thailand’s-ride-hailing-drivers-disappearing/

 

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Swedish IKEA to open first city store in Bangkok

by Jaqueline Deeon

 

 

IKEA, a Swedish home furnishing brand, is scheduled to open its first Southeast Asian urban store in Bangkok by the end of next year.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263791-swedish-ikea-to-open-first-city-store-in-bangkok/

 

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Two entertainment venue operators in Phuket Town area arrested for allegedly breaking Covid-19 measures following resident complaints

By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Phuket – Two entertainment venue operators were arrested for allegedly breaking Phuket orders and Covid-19 measurements after anonymous local residents complained over loud noise.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263792-two-entertainment-venue-operators-in-phuket-town-area-arrested-for-allegedly-breaking-covid-19-measures-following-resident-complaints/

 

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Ban Talad Nua School in Phuket Town pauses some onsite classes due to rising Covid -19 cases

By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Phuket – A school in Phuket Town has paused some onsite classes as more confirmed cases of Covid -19 have been found.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263793-ban-talad-nua-school-in-phuket-town-pauses-some-onsite-classes-due-to-rising-covid-19-cases/

 

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Malaysian national, 51, arrested in Bangkok for allegedly illegally operating securities business

By Nop Meechukhun

 

 

Bangkok – A Malaysian national, whose name was only revealed to the press as “Tae”, was arrested in Phrom Phong area of Bangkok today, June 23rd, for reportedly illegally operating a securities business.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263794-malaysian-national-51-arrested-in-bangkok-for-allegedly-illegally-operating-securities-business/

 

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Thailand’s first satellite “THEOS-2” to be officially launched in early 2023

By Nop Meechukhun

 

PHOTO: NSTDA

 

National – The Thai government is planning to launch the first Thai satellite into space early next year, Deputy government spokesperson Ratchada Thanadirek reported yesterday, June 23rd.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263795-thailand’s-first-satellite-“theos-2”-to-be-officially-launched-in-early-2023/

 

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Pattaya is possibly set to lift mask mandate in outdoor/open spaces within the next week, Pattaya mayor says

By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya — Pattaya mayor Poramese Ngampiches updated on the easing of the mask mandate in outdoor/open spaces, saying almost everyone would be able to freely take off their mask possibly on July 1st, pending final Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration approval and Royal Gazette publishing.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263796-pattaya-is-possibly-set-to-lift-mask-mandate-in-outdooropen-spaces-within-the-next-week-pattaya-mayor-says/

 

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World Sports News - Friday 24 June 2022 by Chili Radio
 

 

Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263798-world-sports-news-friday-24-june-2022-by-chili-radio/

 

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Thailand officially drops mask mandate in late night Royal Gazette order

By Adam Judd

 

 

 

Thailand-  The Thai Government, in a late-night order released around 10:00 P.M. on June 23rd, 2022, has dropped a divisive mask mandate in all public areas.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263800-thailand-officially-drops-mask-mandate-in-late-night-royal-gazette-order/

 

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NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Friday June 24 2022
 

 

Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263810-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-friday-june-24-2022/

 

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Whiff of scandal at the "Big Match" - singer buys up 400M baht of tix for Man U/Liverpool to sell cheap

 

Picture: Sanook

 

Sanook suggested there was a whiff of scandal in the air last night as musical artist Pimrypie's fame went one better, or worse.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263813-whiff-of-scandal-at-the-big-match-singer-buys-up-400m-baht-of-tix-for-man-uliverpool-to-sell-cheap/

 

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Cannabis, not COVID-19, to feature at upcoming censure

 

Multiple governments have legalized the planting and sale of cannabis for recreational use, but such action requires good preparation including mandated and widespread warnings. (Photo by Lillian Suwanrumpha / AFP)

 

Two months ago, the coronavirus would have still been a “sexy” topic at the no-confidence debate.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263814-cannabis-not-covid-19-to-feature-at-upcoming-censure/

 

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Like "diving for a needle in the ocean": Rescue  team finds Thai and "farang's" diamond in NE pond

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath were full of praise for a team of rescue divers from Udon Thani who found a Thai woman's much treasured diamond that fell into a pond in NE Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263815-like-diving-for-a-needle-in-the-ocean-rescue -team-finds-thai-and-farangs-diamond-in-ne-pond/

 

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Typical Thailand: No sooner has Jomtien beach been made beautiful traders take over - But NO MORE!

 

Daily News Thai Caption: Getting the beach back

 

The authorities in Na Jomtien, Pattaya, have decided enough is enough and are giving traders their marching orders.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263816-typical-thailand-no-sooner-has-jomtien-beach-been-made-beautiful-traders-take-over-but-no-more/

 

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UPDATE:

 

Thailand ends compulsory mask wearing with immediate effect

By Jonathan Fairfield

 

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Thailand has ended its mandate for people to wear face masks when out in public.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263800-thailand-officially-drops-mask-mandate-in-late-night-royal-gazette-order/?do=findComment&comment=17439220

 

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Warning to tourists about elephants on the highways - "Chipped Tusk" is chased back after late night snack

 

Daily News Thai Caption: The stealthy huge one cometh!

 

Tourists in the area between the Khao Yai national park and Wang Nam Khiaw, Nakhon Ratchasima, NE Thailand, have been warned about elephants on the highways. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263818-warning-to-tourists-about-elephants-on-the-highways-chipped-tusk-is-chased-back-after-late-night-snack/

 

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Teacher murdered by ex in lunchtime attack at NE school - assailant breaks his leg fleeing

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Police and rescue services in Prasat district of Surin in Thailand's NE were called after a teacher was murdered by her ex husband at Wat Suwan Wijit Withaya school in Kang-en sub-district.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263820-teacher-murdered-by-ex-in-lunchtime-attack-at-ne-school-assailant-breaks-his-leg-fleeing/

 

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CANNABIS CONFUSION – Legalising Before Setting The Boundaries

By Editor

 

 

Thailand is facing major issues after legalising cannabis before putting regulations in place with comments suggesting it won’t be easy to ‘put the genie back in the bottle.’

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263821-cannabis-confusion-–-legalising-before-setting-the-boundaries/

 

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RTP message to tourists flooding back: We're gonna impress you and make you feel all fuzzy inside

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

A deputy commander of the Royal Thai Police said that the force's many long arms would be embracing the arrival of foreign tourists and making them feel super welcome.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263824-rtp-message-to-tourists-flooding-back-were-gonna-impress-you-and-make-you-feel-all-fuzzy-inside/

 

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UPDATE:

 

Wearing face masks is now voluntary in Thailand

 

 

From Thursday June 23rd, the wearing of a face masks outdoors and in public places is no longer mandatory and people are free to choose whether to wear one, according to an announcement published in the Royal Gazette yesterday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263800-thailand-officially-drops-mask-mandate-in-late-night-royal-gazette-order/?do=findComment&comment=17439423

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Locals on southern islands call for a brake on ferry increases as Thailand welcomes back foreign tourists

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Just when the Royal Thai Police were preparing to welcome back foreign tourists with smiles on their faces and open arms - the private sector was getting ready to gouge them for the privilege of coming to Thailand, notes ASEAN NOW.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263830-locals-on-southern-islands-call-for-a-brake-on-ferry-increases-as-thailand-welcomes-back-foreign-tourists/

 

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Pointing fest! Locals furious as "foreign" company piling is bringing their houses down

 

Picture: 77kaoded

 

Locals near a temple on Route 304 between Chachoengsao and Kabinburi turned to media 77kaoded after being ignored by the local authority.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263831-pointing-fest-locals-furious-as-foreign-company-piling-is-bringing-their-houses-down/

 

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Thailand's roads: The carnage continues, in fact it's getting worse - 40 dead "at scene" yesterday

 

 

Daily News continued their campaign to raise awareness about the continuing carnage on Thailand's roads - as if people didn't know.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263833-thailands-roads-the-carnage-continues-in-fact-its-getting-worse-40-dead-at-scene-yesterday/

 

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Malaysian tourists in Thailand expected to outnumber those from India

 

 

Tourists entering Thailand from Malaysia are expected to outnumber Indian tourists after the scrapping of the “Thailand Pass” requirement from July 1st, said Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn yesterday (Thursday).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263836-malaysian-tourists-in-thailand-expected-to-outnumber-those-from-india/

 

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Lottery latest: Fraudster nabbed in Rayong while a spider in Ang Thong heralds riches come July 1st

 

Picture: Naew Na

 

Naew Na continued to report on everything to do with the state lottery with two stories yesterday. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263839-lottery-latest-fraudster-nabbed-in-rayong-while-a-spider-in-ang-thong-heralds-riches-come-july-1st/

 

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Thai Rice Producers Affirm No Price Increases for Packaged Rice

by Krajangwit Johjit

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Thai Rice Packers Association has dismissed reports of price increases of up to 30 baht per 5-kilogram package for packaged rice.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263840-thai-rice-producers-affirm-no-price-increases-for-packaged-rice/

 

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Tham Luang Heroes Commemorate Rescue Anniversary

by Krajangwit Johjit

 

    

CHIANG RAI (NNT) - Chiang Rai province hosted an event to commemorate the 4th anniversary of the two-week rescue operation at Tham Luang Khun Nam Nang Non cave, bringing together the 12 schoolboys rescued from the cave, their parents, and their rescuers.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1263844-tham-luang-heroes-commemorate-rescue-anniversary/