PHOTO: Prachachat

 

Customers take off their masks the most when at entertainment venues

 

The Department of Health Service Support revealed its online survey today, indicating that customers in entertainment places tend to remove their masks the most, with less than 1 percent not wearing them at all.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266401-customers-take-off-their-masks-the-most-when-at-entertainment-venues/

 

Anutin challenged for decriminalisation of cannabis ahead of appropriate legislation

 

 

Thailand’s Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul was accused today (Tuesday), by the Opposition, of deliberately creating a “legal vacuum” in Thailand, in which there is no law to enable control of the use of cannabis, hemp or their extracts following their decriminalisation last month.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266400-anutin-challenged-for-decriminalisation-of-cannabis-ahead-of-appropriate-legislation/

Phuket international arrival passengers improve 45 percent after Thailand Pass cancelled

 

 

More than 20,000 passengers arrive at the Phuket International Airport per day now since the Thailand Pass was canceled and border restrictions were lifted in recent months.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266380-phuket-international-arrival-passengers-improve-45-percent-after-thailand-pass-cancelled/

We are living in the hottest period for 125,000 years 

by Michael Bridge

 

File photo

 

The heatwaves across the planet are happening when average world temperatures have risen by just over 1C from their pre-industrial levels.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266413-we-are-living-in-the-hottest-period-for-125000-years/

 

Approval reported for a bridge between Koh Samui and the mainland

By Editor

 

 

The Public Relations Department of Koh Samui is reporting that the Transport Minister, Saksayam Chidchop, has approved a project to construct the Koh Samui – Khanom Bridge connecting the island with the mainland of Nakhon Si Thammarat Province.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266414-approval-reported-for-a-bridge-between-koh-samui-and-the-mainland/

 

World Sports News - Wednesday 20 July by Chili Radio
 

 

Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266420-world-sports-news-wednesday-20-july-by-chili-radio/ 

 

NATIONAL NEWS from Surf 102.5 FM - Wednesday July 20 2022
 

 

Listen to the news: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266429-national-news-from-surf-1025-fm-wednesday-july-20-2022/

 

Father takes student out of northern Thai school after she sells marijuana - MP involved, parents furious

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

A drama has developed at a school in northern Thailand where it was admitted that a 6th form pupil was selling weed.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266430-father-takes-student-out-of-northern-thai-school-after-she-sells-marijuana-mp-involved-parents-furious/

 

Thaksin warns of ‘Bangkok model’ in next elections, questions planned foreign land buying law being considered by Prayut

By Pitchayapa Phiwpong

 

 

Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra came out to warn the government of 2014 coup leader Prayut Chan-ocha, that the incumbent Premier should be wary of the changing tides in the general public’s sentiment and that Prayut’s days in office are numbered.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266432-thaksin-warns-of-‘bangkok-model’-in-next-elections-questions-planned-foreign-land-buying-law-being-considered-by-prayut/

 

Big Joke involved as five charged for swindling 6 million baht from Brit in exchange for freedom

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Five people - including the chief of police in Mae Hong Son, northern Thailand are facing charges of collusion to commit fraud. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266441-big-joke-involved-as-five-charged-for-swindling-6-million-baht-from-brit-in-exchange-for-freedom/

 

Engineer turned baker: Danish expat swaps lucrative career for bakery in Hua Hin

By Jonathan Fairfield

 

Image: Patrick Jacobs

 

Before the pandemic, life was very different for Danish expat Kjartan Hentze.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266442-engineer-turned-baker-danish-expat-swaps-lucrative-career-for-bakery-in-hua-hin/

 

Motorists beware! Points system in operation next year - lose all your points and licence suspended 3 months

 

Picture: Daily News

 

Pol Lt-Gen Damrongsak Kittipraphat told Daily News about the new points deduction system for drivers and other issues related to serious infractions on the Thai Roads.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266445-motorists-beware-points-system-in-operation-next-year-lose-all-your-points-and-licence-suspended-3-months/

 

Thai woman places second at Bodybuilding Championships - she's a former trolley dolly

 

Sanook Thai Rep  Caption: Former Air Hostess

 

Sanook reported that Keeratiya Jansat or June won the silver medal at the Asian Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Championships 2022 held in the Maldives. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266447-thai-woman-places-second-at-bodybuilding-championships-shes-a-former-trolley-dolly/

 

Two engineers dead after accident in drain outside condo in Bang Na, Bangkok

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Siam Rath reported that three engineers were taken to hospitals plus a security man after an incident in a drain outside a condominium in the Bang Na area of Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266448-two-engineers-dead-after-accident-in-drain-outside-condo-in-bang-na-bangkok/

 

UPDATE:

 

Points System For Traffic Offences Coming; But What About Enforcement?

By Editor

 

 

In early 2023, Thailand’s Royal Thai Police will launch a traffic points system aimed at improving driving discipline and to curb road accidents. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266445-motorists-beware-points-system-in-operation-next-year-lose-all-your-points-and-licence-suspended-3-months/?do=findComment&comment=17490335

 

Clinic hit ten times in three months - it's in RTP chief Suwat's "Safety Zone"

 

Sanook Thai Caption: They must make an appeal to the thieves

 

Sanook reported that the owner of a beauty clinic in Muang district of Udon Thani is so fed up with repeated burglaries that they have put up a sign for the thieves begging for relief.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266450-clinic-hit-ten-times-in-three-months-its-in-rtp-chief-suwats-safety-zone/

 

How to get CCTV footage from BMA cameras

 

Daily News Thai Capyion: Bangkok's CCTV

 

Deputy government spokeswoman Ratchada Thanadirek went on her page to inform the public in Bangkok how to get files from BMA CCTV cameras in the Thai capital.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266454-how-to-get-cctv-footage-from-bma-cameras/

 

Cambodian teen missing after boat mishap on reservoir in NE

 

Picture: Naew Na

 

A search and rescue mission mounted by more than 30 people has failed to find a 19 year old Cambodian man missing after a boat accident.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266455-cambodian-teen-missing-after-boat-mishap-on-reservoir-in-buriram/

 

Bangkok school suspends on-site classes after 910 students get COVID-19

 

 

The Triam Udom Suksa Pattanakarn School in Bangkok has announced the suspension of on-site classes from July 25th to 27th and from August 1st to the 5th after 910 of its students became infected with COVID-19.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266456-bangkok-school-suspends-on-site-classes-after-910-students-get-covid-19/

 

Two faced Janus cat born in northern Thailand

 

Sanook Thai Caption: Cat with two faces

 

Sanook reporters rushed to a house in Hang Chat, Lampang after reports of a strange kitten that was born.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266458-two-faced-janus-cat-born-in-northern-thailand/

 

UPDATE:

 

Alleged Six Million THB Fraud By Senior Police In Bail Attempt For British Man

By Editor

 

 

Five people have been charged in connection with swindling 6 million baht out of a British man in exchange for freeing him from detention, according to police.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266441-big-joke-involved-as-five-charged-for-swindling-6-million-baht-from-brit-in-exchange-for-freedom/?do=findComment&comment=17490535

 

The more you drink the richer you'll get - North Eastern mystic under fire

 

Daily News Thai Caption: The more you drink the richer you get

 

Daily News went to investigate in Mahasarakham in the north east of Thailand after plenty of people attended ceremonies posted online.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266459-the-more-you-drink-the-richer-youll-get-north-eastern-mystic-under-fire/

UPDATE:

 

Police to Launch Point-Deduction System for Traffic Violations

by Paul Rujopakarn

 

    

BANGKOK (NNT) - After increasing penalties for traffic violations, the Royal Thai Police have said they intend to implement a so-called traffic point-cutting system at the beginning of next year, a form of electronic traffic ticketing designed to improve driving discipline and reduce road accidents.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266445-motorists-beware-points-system-in-operation-next-year-lose-all-your-points-and-licence-suspended-3-months/?do=findComment&comment=17490646

 

Health Minister Defends Cannabis Policy During Censure Debate

by Paul Rujopakarn

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has reaffirmed that cannabis legalization is expressly for medical purposes and not recreational use.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266460-health-minister-defends-cannabis-policy-during-censure-debate/

 

Odourless durian for those who hate that smell!

By Editor

 

 

Durian from Thailand is known for its custard texture and pungent smell, which is reviled and celebrated worldwide.  Those who cannot tolerate the stinging aroma of Durian can rejoice as an “odourless” variety of the thorny fruit was introduced in Thailand last week.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266461-odourless-durian-for-those-who-hate-that-smell/

 

US Moves Thailand up to Tier 2 in Its Human Trafficking Report

 

 

BANGKOK, July 20 (TNA) – The United States moved Thailand from Tier 2 Watch List last year to Tier 2 in its 2022 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266462-us-moves-thailand-up-to-tier-2-in-its-human-trafficking-report/

 

UPDATE:

 

Thailand’s TIP status upgraded to Tier 2, local activist awarded ‘hero’ status

 

 

In this year’s 2022 Trafficking in Persons Report (TIP), compiled and recently published by the US State Department, Thailand has been upgraded to Tier 2, from Tier 2 “watch list” status, said Government Spokesman Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana today (Wednesday).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266462-us-moves-thailand-up-to-tier-2-in-its-human-trafficking-report/?do=findComment&comment=17490785

 

Thai Bankers Association comes out to warn of possible strain in the system if new virus variant goes rampant

By Pitchayapa Phiwpong

 

 

The Thai Bankers Association has come out to caution that a new wave of Covid-19 is likely to have an impact on the economy and has come out to seek government’s help to look at resolving the issue of rising non-performing loans (NPLs) during these challenging times.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266466-thai-bankers-association-comes-out-to-warn-of-possible-strain-in-the-system-if-new-virus-variant-goes-rampant/

 

Penalty point system to be introduced next year for drivers in Thailand

 

Photo by Jack Hunter on Unsplash

 

A penalty point system will come into force nationwide from January 9th next year, to aid in regulating the behaviour of motorists and motorcyclists and in an effort to reduce the number of road accidents in Thailand, one of the highest in the world.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266445-motorists-beware-points-system-in-operation-next-year-lose-all-your-points-and-licence-suspended-3-months/?do=findComment&comment=17490950

 

Transport Ministry’s MR-Map mega project targeted in censure debate

 

 

The Thai Transport Ministry’s mega project to build a high-speed, dual-track railroad system and motorways at a total cost of 5.7 trillion baht was targeted by the Opposition during the 4-day censure debate beginning yesterday (Tuesday). Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob later defended the project today, insisting that it will boost the economy rather than wasting money, as alleged.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1266477-transport-ministry’s-mr-map-mega-project-targeted-in-censure-debate/