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Police Kick Off New Year Road Safety Campaign BANGKOK (NNT) - The Royal Thai Police kicked off the annual seven-day New Year’s road safety campaign on Wednesday (Dec. 28), offering 10,000 baht awards for the best footage of traffic offenses. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281992-police-kick-off-new-year-road-safety-campaign/

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Royal Thai Police kicked off the annual seven-day New Year’s road safety campaign on Wednesday (Dec. 28), offering 10,000 baht awards for the best footage of traffic offenses. Following the launch of the New Year traffic safety center, National Police Chief Pol Gen Damrongsak Kittiprapas said as many as 50,000 police personnel would be deployed nationally to enforce traffic laws between December 29 and January 4. The national police chief estimated that the exodus from Bangkok, involving as many as 7.3 million vehicles, would peak on Wednesday and Thursday and that return journeys would peak the following week on Monday and Tuesday. According to Pol Gen Damrongsak, officers have been tasked with enforcing speed limits and targeting drunk drivers as well as those who fail to wear seatbelts or safety helmets. The public has also been invited to submit videos of traffic violations, with the seven best submissions receiving a prize of 10,000 baht from the police. Entries can be submitted to JS100 station and FM91 Trafficpro. The police have also set up over 3,700 checkpoints throughout the country to facilitate and expedite New Year’s Eve traffic. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG221229114023125 -- © Copyright NNT 2022-12-29 - 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. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

PM satisfied with EEC development BANGKOK (NNT) - The Prime Minister has admired the development progress of the country’s Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) campaign, which has been on track with the campaign’s timeframe. The Prime Minister has asked for cooperation from all sides to help drive forward this campaign, which shall help raise people’s income and the country’s development. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281991-pm-satisfied-with-eec-development/

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Prime Minister has admired the development progress of the country’s Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) campaign, which has been on track with the campaign’s timeframe. The Prime Minister has asked for cooperation from all sides to help drive forward this campaign, which shall help raise people’s income and the country’s development. Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha has expressed his satisfaction with the development progress of the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) campaign, which has achieved several milestones in line with its development timeframe. At an EEC Policy Committee meeting, General Prayut emphasized the campaign’s significance that shall help raise people’s income and push forward national development. The committee meeting on this occasion endorsed the upgrade proposal of Pluak 2 Hospital in Rayong, with the selection of private contractors scheduled to take place in 2023. Key infrastructure development projects related to the EEC have seen significant progress. One of which is the State Railway of Thailand’s airports’ connector high-speed railway, where contractors have started preparing the construction on the Suvarnabhumi - U-Tapao, and Makkasan Si Racha sections, after the delivery of the land plots. The construction is expected to commence after the issuance of the related investment promotion certificates from the Board of Investment of Thailand (BOI). Other construction projects expected to commence next year are the U -Tapao International Airport renovation and the Eastern Airport City projects, following the signing of a land usage agreement between the Royal Thai Navy and private contractors. Seaport renovation and expansion in the area have also seen good progress, with the land reclamation works at Map Ta Phut Industrial Portnow 31.57% complete, which is 3.39% ahead of schedule, with the infrastructure construction now in the design process. Meanwhile, Laem Chabang Port has seen the completion of its Phase 1 land reclamation and the start of its marine construction. Phase 1 investments in the EEC from 2018 to 2022 have seen a total of 1.92 trillion baht in investment approval, which exceeds the initial 1.7 trillion baht target. Works are also in progress to promote EEC as the region’s electric vehicle manufacturing base and promote automation in manufacturing. These efforts are aimed to help promote investments related to the Bio-Circular-Green economic model and help businesses trim down their manufacturing costs by 30%. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG221229100544076 -- © Copyright NNT 2022-12-29 - 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. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

Thai exports grow by 7.6% in first 11 months of 2022 BANGKOK (NNT) - Thai exports are starting to feel the effects of the global economic slowdown, with the latest figures pointing to a 6% export contraction for the month of November. Whole-year exports have nevertheless exceeded targets, with a 7.6% expansion seen in the first 11 months of 2022. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281989-thai-exports-grow-by-76-in-first-11-months-of-2022/

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thai exports are starting to feel the effects of the global economic slowdown, with the latest figures pointing to a 6% export contraction for the month of November. Whole-year exports have nevertheless exceeded targets, with a 7.6% expansion seen in the first 11 months of 2022. Commerce Minister Jurin reported on Thailand’s November exports, noting that total exports were valued at 22.308 billion US dollars – a 6% contraction from the same month in 2021. Farm and industrial categories led the drop in exports, marred by a clear slowdown in the global economy and heightened inflation in many countries. Nevertheless, over the 11-month period since the start of 2022, exports surpassed 265 dollars in value for a 7.6% expansion that far exceeded a previously established target of 4%. Exports generated 9.16 trillion baht for Thailand, comfortably beating the whole-year target of 9 trillion baht. Most of the five export markets that saw the most growth were in the Middle East, namely the Iraqi market that expanded 215%, the Bahraini market which grew 153%, and the Saudi market that expanded 40.1%. The UK market meanwhile grew 22.2% and the Laotian market 21.3%. For next year, Minister Jurin said Thailand will have to brave global economic woes and decelerating consumption. Positive factors include rising demand for food as well as digital and 5G growth driving demand for more technology-related items. China’s relaxation of its Zero COVID policy in January is also expected to help facilitate Thai exports to China, especially produce such as fruits. November imports meanwhile expanded 5.6% and reached a value of 23.65 billion US dollars. This translates to a trade deficit of more than 1.3 billion dollars for Thailand. During the first 11 months of the year, imports expanded 16.3% and reached a value of over 280 billion dollars. For the same period, Thailand recorded a trade deficit of more than 15 billion dollars. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG221229095444068 -- © Copyright NNT 2022-12-29 - 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. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

Cabinet approves new tax breaks for SMEs, general public BANGKOK (NNT) - Members of the Cabinet have approved a set of new tax measures that include special corporate tax exemption for eligible firms, individual income tax deductions, and tax measures to promote climate actions. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281987-cabinet-approves-new-tax-breaks-for-smes-general-public/

BANGKOK (NNT) - Members of the Cabinet have approved a set of new tax measures that include special corporate tax exemption for eligible firms, individual income tax deductions, and tax measures to promote climate actions. Lavaron Sangsnit, Director General of the Revenue Department, said these measures include a new tax-exempt offer for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) facing a liquidity crisis, and businesses with restructured non-performing loans through the Office of SMEs Promotion. These measures are expected to cost 2.187 billion baht from the government’s revenue stream. For individual taxpayers, donations made to educational institutions can be counted towards personal income tax deductions twice the actual amount. These donations must be made via the Revenue Department’s e-donation platform from January 1st of 2022 until December 30th of 2024, and exclude donations made to non-formal educational institutions and private higher education institutions. The new measures will also offer tax benefits to engagements made by corporate and individual taxpayers on climate change. This includes tax exemption for companies’ net profit on domestic carbon credit sales, as well as a special personal income tax deduction from donations to the Royal Forest Department. These donations must be made via the Revenue Department’s e-donation platform from January 1st of 2023 until December 31st 2027. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG221229094322064 -- © Copyright NNT 2022-12-29 - 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. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

Most of Thailand to become cooler A new strong cold front from China is now covering northern Thailand and the South. This will cause the temperatures to fall by 2-4oC in northern and north-eastern regions and by 1-3oC in the rest of the country, except the south. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281986-most-of-thailand-to-become-cooler/

A new strong cold front from China is now covering northern Thailand and the South. This will cause the temperatures to fall by 2-4oC in northern and north-eastern regions and by 1-3oC in the rest of the country, except the south. The Meteorological Department forecast on Thursday that the mercury in north-eastern region, in the next 24 hours, will drop by 2-4oC, to a minimum of 13-18oC, with minimum temperatures in the highlands ranging from 6-11oC. In Bangkok and its suburbs, temperatures are forecast to fall by 1-3oC, to a minimum of 19-21oC. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/most-of-thailand-to-become-cooler/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-12-29 - 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. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

Mingkwan Saengsuwan quits Palang Pracharath Party Former Commerce Minister Mingkwan Saengsuwan, who joined the ruling Palang Pracharath Party just 22 days ago, has quit. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281984-mingkwan-saengsuwan-quits-palang-pracharath-party/

Former Commerce Minister Mingkwan Saengsuwan, who joined the ruling Palang Pracharath Party just 22 days ago, has quit. Informed political sources said that Mingkwan has tendered his resignation as a member of the ruling coalition party to the Election Commission. Details of the resignation letter or the reasons behind his decision are not currently available. Mingkwan quit as leader of the New Economic Party in June this year to join the Thai Opportunity Party, rebranded from the Thai Forest Conservation Party, as its leader. He then quit the party in early December to join Palang Pracharath, reportedly to head the party’s economic team. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/mingkwan-saengsuwan-quits-palang-pracharath-party/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-12-29 - 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. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

Sarng Anakot Thai and Thai Sang Thai parties form political alliance The Sarng Anakot Thai and the Thai Sang Thai parties have agreed to form political alliance, reportedly to find a way out of Thailand’s political quagmire. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281983-sarng-anakot-thai-and-thai-sang-thai-parties-form-political-alliance/

The Sarng Anakot Thai and the Thai Sang Thai parties have agreed to form political alliance, reportedly to find a way out of Thailand’s political quagmire. The alliance, short of a merger, was announced at a meeting this morning (Thursday), in a Sukhumvit area restaurant in Bangkok, between key members of the two parties, including Somkid Jatusripitak, Uttama Savanayana and Sontirat Sontijirawong of the Sarng Anakot Thai Party and Khunying Sudarat Keyuraphan and Pokin Polakul of the Thai Sang Thai Party. Khunying Sudarat told the media that she and Dr. Somkid have worked together for more than a decade. She said that Thailand cannot be allowed to continue like this under the current regime, otherwise there will be no future for young Thai people. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/sarng-anakot-thai-and-thai-sang-thai-parties-form-political-alliance/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-12-29 - 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. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

Mass exodus from Bangkok for New Year celebrations begins Over 60,000 passengers are expected to travel out of Bangkok today (Thursday) using bus services of the state-run Transport Company, managing director Dr. Sanlak Panwatanalikit said today. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281982-mass-exodus-from-bangkok-for-new-year-celebrations-begins/

Over 60,000 passengers are expected to travel out of Bangkok today (Thursday) using bus services of the state-run Transport Company, managing director Dr. Sanlak Panwatanalikit said today. He said that the estimated figures are slightly higher than Wednesday, when about 56,000 passengers travelled out of the city for New Year celebrations on 3,500 bus and passenger van trips. He said that all the bus drivers and bus conductors have been instructed to be ready to do their jobs, refrain from drug abuse and to make sure that all the vehicles are insured. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/mass-exodus-from-bangkok-for-new-year-celebrations-begins/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-12-29 - 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. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

Police Instructed to Quickly Locate Fugitive Heir Vorayuth Yoovidhya BANGKOK (NNT) - The Royal Thai Police have been ordered to find fugitive Red Bull heir Vorayuth “Boss” Yoovidhya as soon as possible and bring him to justice for his reckless driving that resulted in the death of a police officer a decade ago. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281896-police-instructed-to-quickly-locate-fugitive-heir-vorayuth-yoovidhya/

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Royal Thai Police have been ordered to find fugitive Red Bull heir Vorayuth “Boss” Yoovidhya as soon as possible and bring him to justice for his reckless driving that resulted in the death of a police officer a decade ago. According to Government Spokesperson Anucha Burapachaisri, Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha issued the order during Tuesday’s Cabinet meeting, calling on law enforcement to track down Vorayuth Yoovidhya and bring him back to Thailand. In addition, police have been ordered to accelerate its investigation of state officials and other individuals connected with the case. Vorayuth has been on the run since September 3, 2012, when he fatally hit a Thong Lor police officer with his Ferrari. The only remaining charge against him is reckless driving causing death, which carries a penalty of up to ten years in prison and a 15-year statute of limitations that will expire in 2027. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG221228134758779 -- © Copyright NNT 2022-12-28 - 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. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

Fine Arts Department Offering Free Entry to Museums and Sites for New Year Holidays BANGKOK (NNT) - All national museums and historical sites in Thailand will be open to the public free-of-charge throughout the New Year holidays. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281895-fine-arts-department-offering-free-entry-to-museums-and-sites-for-new-year-holidays/

BANGKOK (NNT) - All national museums and historical sites in Thailand will be open to the public free-of-charge throughout the New Year holidays. As a holiday gift to the public, the Fine Arts Department is offering free entry to these places from December 30, 2022 to January 2, 2023. Exhibits such as the gold craftsmanship exhibition at the Chao Sam Phraya National Museum in Ayutthaya province, which opens on December 29, will be freely accessible to the general public on December 30. Another highlight for visitors will be the highly revered Phra Phutta Sihing Buddha image and nine other auspicious Buddha statues at Bangkok’s National Museum beginning on December 28, opening daily from 9 AM to 4 PM until January 8. The National Museum will also offer a special free evening tour for the public to experience Thai culture and architecture from December 30 to January 2. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG221228112735721 -- © Copyright NNT 2022-12-28 - 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. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

Save Planet Rice Platform Launches Under BCG Model BANGKOK (NNT) - The Save Planet Rice Platform under the Bio-Circular-Green (BCG) Model was officially launched on Tuesday (27 Dec) with the cooperation of four agriculture-related associations and the support of the Rice Department. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281894-save-planet-rice-platform-launches-under-bcg-model/

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Save Planet Rice Platform under the Bio-Circular-Green (BCG) Model was officially launched on Tuesday (27 Dec) with the cooperation of four agriculture-related associations and the support of the Rice Department. The Save Planet Agro-Economy Development Association, the Community Rice Center Association of Thailand, the Agriculturist Association and the Thai Rice Mills Association are joining hands to promote The Save Planet Rice Platform project under the BCG Model. The project’s purpose is to promote more environmentally friendly and sustainable rice farming, while also reducing costs by encouraging farmers to use organic fertilizers. They had previously completed 20 pilot projects across multiple provinces with satisfactory results, such as lower costs, higher productivity and improved quality. These projects have also strengthened the community bond between farmers and millers. Moreover, the premium rice was packaged and gifted to media participants at the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week 2022. Representatives of the associations believe the newly-launched project will help propel Thailand’s agricultural industry, as it targets 10 provinces and anticipates positive results for the next phase. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG221228110400709 -- © Copyright NNT 2022-12-28 - 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. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

All Hands on Deck” Workshop Aims to Combat Wildlife Trafficking BANGKOK (NNT) - Earlier this month, around 60 government regulators and leaders from the maritime industry convened for two days at the "All Hands on Deck’’ workshop. The aim was to learn and craft strategies for countering the illegal wildlife trade (IWT) at shipping ports. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281893-all-hands-on-deck”-workshop-aims-to-combat-wildlife-trafficking/

BANGKOK (NNT) - Earlier this month, around 60 government regulators and leaders from the maritime industry convened for two days at the "All Hands on Deck’’ workshop. The aim was to learn and craft strategies for countering the illegal wildlife trade (IWT) at shipping ports. The Thai Maritime, Customs and Environment Departments led the government side, while the Thai International Cargo and Container Terminals Association and Bangkok Shipowners and Agents Association also joined the international discussion on suppressing wildlife trafficking. Also in attendance were more than 30 specialists from global shipping industry associations, development organization experts, representatives from other sectors, and observers from nations such as Kenya, Vietnam and France. IWT is now recognized by many as a multi-billion-dollar transnational criminal industry that threatens national security, undermines the rule of law and fuels corruption. It also supports organized criminal networks while robbing communities of their legitimate livelihoods and sources of income. The workshop aims to support Thailand’s full implementation of the newly adopted International Maritime Organization (IMO) Guidelines. These are intended to prevent and suppress wildlife smuggling on international maritime ships. The Guidelines were adopted early this year with the Thai Government playing a major role in reviewing and having it approved by the IMO’s 46th Meeting of the Facilitation Committee plenary. The workshop also introduced the WWF and TRAFFIC compendium of red flag indicators for Wildlife and Timber Trafficking in Containerised Sea Cargo. This document helps maritime industry players detect illegal wildlife trafficking in cargo shipments and disrupt related criminal activities. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG221228105754705 -- © Copyright NNT 2022-12-28 - 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. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more!

No bans on New Year celebrations The Ministry of Interior has no policy to prohibit units under its supervision or the private sector from holding celebrations or other entertainment between December 30th and January 2nd, according to Interior Permanent Secretary Suttipong Juljarern. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281892-no-bans-on-new-year-celebrations/