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Expensive, unused lobby and restrooms at Pattaya port to be torn down after five years PHOTO: บริษัท โสภณ เคเบิ้ล ที.วี.และสื่อสาร พัทยา จำกัด Pattaya City Council voted to tear down an expensive, unused lobby at the Pattaya port after it was reportedly used only once over the past five years. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279309-expensive-unused-lobby-and-restrooms-at-pattaya-port-to-be-torn-down-after-five-years/

PHOTO: บริษัท โสภณ เคเบิ้ล ที.วี.และสื่อสาร พัทยา จำกัด Pattaya City Council voted to tear down an expensive, unused lobby at the Pattaya port after it was reportedly used only once over the past five years. The building that was supposed to be used as a luxury, air-conditioned lobby for passengers traveling to the Pattaya port in South Pattaya was constructed during the administration of the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) in October 2016, according to local media. Despite a large sum of money spent on the lobby, it had only been used one time to host an event since its construction was completed in 2017. Local media said thousands of travelers visited the port every day, but the lobby always remained closed. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/11/30/expensive-unused-lobby-and-restrooms-at-pattaya-port-to-be-torn-down-after-five-years/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-11-30 - 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 Central Bank Raises Key Interest Rate by 0.25 Percentage Point BANGKOK, Nov 30 (TNA) – The Bank of Thailand’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted unanimously to raise the policy rate by 0.25 percentage point from 1.00 to 1.25 percent, effective immediately, announced MPC Secretary, Piti Disyatat. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279308-thai-central-bank-raises-key-interest-rate-by-025-percentage-point/

BANGKOK, Nov 30 (TNA) – The Bank of Thailand’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted unanimously to raise the policy rate by 0.25 percentage point from 1.00 to 1.25 percent, effective immediately, announced MPC Secretary, Piti Disyatat. The BoT said in its statement that Thai economic recovery has continued to gain traction. Tourism and private consumption will continue to be key economic drivers going forward and help alleviate the impact of global slowdown on the Thai economy. Full Story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-1067651 -- © Copyright Thai News Agency 2022-11-30 - 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!

Finance Ministry Says Economy May Miss 2023 Forecast BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Finance has indicated that the Thai economy may not reach a forecast growth of 3.8% next year due to a global economic slowdown, but said this year’s outlook should still be achieved. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279307-finance-ministry-says-economy-may-miss-2023-forecast/

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Finance has indicated that the Thai economy may not reach a forecast growth of 3.8% next year due to a global economic slowdown, but said this year’s outlook should still be achieved. According to Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith, slowing exports will not affect the ministry’s growth outlook of 3.4% for this year as the crucial tourism sector picks up pace. Exports, a key driver of Thai growth, unexpectedly dropped in October for the first time in 20 months and the Ministry of Commerce predicted a further slowdown amid softer global demand. Export shipments, however, were still up 9.1% in the first 10 months of 2022 from a year earlier, assisted by a weak baht. The finance ministry expects exports to rise 8.1% this year and increase 2.5% next year. It also sees 10.3 million foreign tourist arrivals in 2022 and 21.5 million in 2023. Arkhom noted that Thailand’s fiscal position remains strong enough to withstand future risks. On Tuesday (29 Nov), the Cabinet approved a budget of about 37 billion baht (US$1.04 billion) to expand Don Mueang International Airport to accommodate 40 million passengers per year from 30 million currently. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG221130134227526 -- © Copyright NNT 2022-11-30 - 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 Deputy PM Meets Muslim Youth Leaders BANGKOK (NNT) - Youth leaders from Southeast Asia’s Muslim communities today met with Deputy Prime Minister Gen Prawit Wongsuwan, who reiterated Thailand’s religious freedom and commitment to help improve the livelihoods of the Muslim community. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279306-thai-deputy-pm-meets-muslim-youth-leaders/

BANGKOK (NNT) - Youth leaders from Southeast Asia’s Muslim communities today met with Deputy Prime Minister Gen Prawit Wongsuwan, who reiterated Thailand’s religious freedom and commitment to help improve the livelihoods of the Muslim community. Deputy Prime Minister Gen Prawit Wongsuwan on this occasion emphasized religious freedom in Thailand, where everyone has the right to practice any faith they believe in, with the monarch acting as the upholder of religions. He said this composition allows people in Thailand to have close relations with one another, regardless of their religious beliefs. The DPM further said the government is committed to the development of southern border provinces to improve the livelihoods of Muslim brothers and sisters. He said the government will continue supporting the missions of Muslim youth and student associations for humanity and public benefits, as well as promoting cooperation between the government and the civil sector, which is a crucial element for social development. The visiting youth leaders are members of organizations that promote a correct understanding of Islam, led by the Regional Islamic Da’wah Council of Southeast Asia & the Pacific (RISEAP). The council, together with the Thai Muslim Student Association (TMSA) and the Young Muslim Association of Thailand (YMAT), is now holding the RISEAP Southeast Asia Youth Leadership and Student Leaders Seminar, in which the visiting youth leaders are participating. The RISEAP Southeast Asia Youth Leadership and Student Leaders Seminar is currently taking place in Bangkok from 28 to 30 November. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG221130123720496 -- © Copyright NNT 2022-11-30 - 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!

Agencies Agree to Establish Nationwide Rehab Centers BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Public Health has reached an agreement with several agencies, including the armed forces, to establish a national program for improving access to drug rehabilitation services. The move is part of the government’s ongoing efforts to confront the narcotics issue head-on. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279305-agencies-agree-to-establish-nationwide-rehab-centers/

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Public Health has reached an agreement with several agencies, including the armed forces, to establish a national program for improving access to drug rehabilitation services. The move is part of the government’s ongoing efforts to confront the narcotics issue head-on. The agreement calls on relevant agencies to help establish treatment and rehabilitation centers for drug users nationwide by the end of next year. The deal was signed between the Ministry of Public Health, the Royal Thai Armed Forces Headquarters, the Royal Thai Army, the Royal Thai Navy, the Royal Thai Air Force, the Department Of Provincial Administration and the Office of The Narcotics Control Board, in a ceremony presided over by Deputy Permanent Secretary for Public Health Dr Yongyot Thammawut. Under the agreement, the health ministry will be responsible for administrative work, the establishment of treatment centers, and supervision and quality control at these centers. It will also provide official operational guidelines and promote the exchange and learning of relevant expertise. Participating military agencies under this agreement will provide land and personnel for the development of these centers, as well as work with partners to support their operations. The Office of The Narcotics Control Board will meanwhile be responsible for policies, working plans, budgeting and evaluations. It will also continue to work with other agencies to prevent and crack down on drug-related activities, in line with the national plan on narcotics suppression. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG221130115428483 -- © Copyright NNT 2022-11-30 - 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!

6 Billion Baht Approved for Flood Compensation BANGKOK (NNT) - The Cabinet has endorsed a new scheme to compensate victims of this year’s flooding disaster, with a 6.26 billion baht budget set to compensate more than one million households. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279304-6-billion-baht-approved-for-flood-compensation

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Cabinet has endorsed a new scheme to compensate victims of this year’s flooding disaster, with a 6.26 billion baht budget set to compensate more than one million households. According to Government Spokesperson Anucha Burapachaisri, the scheme will cover incidents across the country from May 13 through October 28, or about 1.05 million households in total. He also said each affected household will be eligible for compensation ranging from 5,000 to 9,000 baht, based on duration. Households affected by flooding for more than seven days, up to 30, will be eligible for 5,000 baht. These include households that suffered inundation for more than 24 hours but no more than seven days, with documented records of damaged property. Households affected by flooding for more than 30 days, but not exceeding 60, will be eligible for 7,000 baht per-household compensation. Each household affected by flooding for more than 60 days will be eligible for 9,000 baht in compensation. Compensation for eligible households will be paid by the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation via the Government Savings Bank. Additionally, the Ministry of Interior noted that active floods continue to impact residents in Maha Sarakham, Ubon Ratchathani, Ang Thong, Ayutthaya, Suphan Buri and Nakhon Pathom. Officials are currently conducting damage assessments in order to provide appropriate compensation for those affected. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG221130101410420 -- © Copyright NNT 2022-11-30 - 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!

Thailand Travelution Digital Tech Show For Tourism Industry Commences BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand Travelution 2022, the first digital technology show for the Thai tourism sector, has commenced at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center. The event is aimed at reinforcing the government’s policy of leveraging digital technology in all aspects of national development. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279303-thailand-travelution-digital-tech-show-for-tourism-industry-commences/

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand Travelution 2022, the first digital technology show for the Thai tourism sector, has commenced at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center. The event is aimed at reinforcing the government’s policy of leveraging digital technology in all aspects of national development. Digital Economy and Society Minister Chaiwut Thanakamanusorn said Thai industries are making progress with the use of digital technology. This is enabling processes in production and services to be adjusted. For the tourism sector, the application of digital technology would help attract tourists, generate income for the tourism industry and improve Thailand’s GDP. Mr. Chaiwut noted that cyber security and personal data protection laws must also be taken into account when applying digital technology. This would be for the purpose of protecting tourists’ personal information. Phuket Tourist Association (PTA) President Bhummikitti Ruktaengam said Thailand Travelution would promote tourism businesses’ access to digital technology. It would also encourage the use of tourism-related big data in product and service development. He said this would benefit the tourism industry as a whole, and enable startups to have opportunities to go global. There are 3 main activities within Thailand Travelution 2022. The “Tech Talk” sub-activity will see experts and tourism industry professionals, as well as representatives from ‘Unicorn’ tech start-ups, discuss matters pertaining to airlines, hotels, insurance, and payments. 450,000 baht in prize money is up for grabs. The “Travel Tech Exhibition” showcases tourism innovations from about 30 entrepreneurs. The innovations are applicable to tourism technology, hardware, the metaverse, AI, and Big Data. The exhibition also provides business matching opportunities for innovators and tourism businesses. Furthermore, a “Hackathon” activity provides a competitive space that would yield the best ideas for developing tourism innovations using data from the ‘Tourism Data Intelligence Sandbox’. These data-driven innovations will usher in new services and increase Thailand’s ability to compete at the international level. Thailand Travelution 2022 is ongoing at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center until tomorrow (30 November). Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG221130094342406 -- © Copyright NNT 2022-11-30 - 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 Inaugurates ROV Free Fight by MDES, Wishes Players Success BANGKOK (NNT) - The ROV Free Fight by MDES e-sports tournament has commenced as part of the “Thailand 4.0 The Future and Beyond” seminar and exhibition in Bangkok. The prime minister has expressed his support for allocating space for members of the younger generation to display their potential and contribute to the economy. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279302-pm-inaugurates-rov-free-fight-by-mdes-wishes-players-success/

BANGKOK (NNT) - The ROV Free Fight by MDES e-sports tournament has commenced as part of the “Thailand 4.0 The Future and Beyond” seminar and exhibition in Bangkok. The prime minister has expressed his support for allocating space for members of the younger generation to display their potential and contribute to the economy. Prime Minister Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha has inaugurated the ROV Free Fight by MDES e-sport competition and greeted the participating players. He expressed his thanks to the organizations that jointly organized the event, which he said provided a space for people to express their skills and capabilities. He indicated e-sports has gained the interest of the Thai public and tournaments are widely held in Thailand and abroad. The government has certified e-sports as an officially sanctioned competitive sport. E-sports now make up a part of the education curricula, the creative economy, and the digital economy. According to the prime minister, the government acknowledges the importance of e-sports as an occupation and business for the new generation. Players may develop themselves into national team athletes, pro players, or game streamers. All of these options will generate income for the players. Gen. Prayut wished all participating players success in keeping with their goals. He asked the players to perform their roles to the best extent while observing rules and exercising sportsmanship. They were also advised to make good use of the experience from the tournament and the friendships they are forging during the competition. ROV Free Fight by MDES is part of the tech and digital economy-oriented “Thailand 4.0 the Future and Beyond” seminar and exhibition. The ROV tournament was jointly organized by the DES ministry and the Thailand E-Sports Federation. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG221130092655396 -- © Copyright NNT 2022-11-30 - 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!

BTS train fares to increase 1-3 baht on January 1st File Image Commuters using the Bangkok Mass Transit (BTS) train service on the Sukhumvit and Silom routes will be charged an additional 1-3 baht beginning on January 1st, according to the company. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279301-bts-train-fares-to-increase-1-3-baht-on-january-1st/

File Image Commuters using the Bangkok Mass Transit (BTS) train service on the Sukhumvit and Silom routes will be charged an additional 1-3 baht beginning on January 1st, according to the company. The fare rise, from the current 16-41 baht to 17-47 baht, depending on the distance travelled, will be applied betweenMor Chit and On Nut and between the National Stadium and Taksin Bridge. The fares from On Nut to Keha in Samut Prakan, from Mor Chit to Khu Khot in Pathum Thani and from Taksin Bridge to Bang Wa remain unchanged. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/bts-train-fares-to-increase-1-3-baht-on-january-1st/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-11-30 - 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!

Stock market trades in Thailand to be taxed The Thai cabinet decided today (Tuesday) to revoke a law, which has been in force for more than three decades, exempting stock market share trades from financial transaction tax. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279235-stock-market-trades-in-thailand-to-be-taxed/

The Thai cabinet decided today (Tuesday) to revoke a law, which has been in force for more than three decades, exempting stock market share trades from financial transaction tax. Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith said that the abrogation of the law means that all trading of stocks on the stock market, whether at a profit or loss, will be subject to a financial transaction tax of 0.1%. He said that the government is expected to gain at least 15 billion baht a year from the tax, adding that the Council of State will have to draft a law to impose the tax. Share traders will be given a 3-month grace period before the law comesinto force, following its publication in the Royal Gazette. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/stock-market-trades-in-thailand-to-be-taxed/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-11-29 - 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!

More than 900,000 visitors have visited Phuket since May 1st: Thai Immigration More than 900,000 foreign and Thai tourists visited Phuket since May 1st. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279231-more-than-900000-visitors-have-visited-phuket-since-may-1st-thai-immigration/

More than 900,000 foreign and Thai tourists visited Phuket since May 1st. The Phuket Immigration Chief Colonel Thanet Sukchai told the Phuket Express. “From May 1st to November 27th, the total number of all nationals’ visitors is 934,164. Of those 914,746 are foreigners and 19,418 are Thai visitors.” Meanwhile the Phuket Walking Street Sunday Market, also well known as ‘Laad Yai’ is still full of Thai and foreign tourists every week. Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/11/29/more-than-900000-visitors-have-visited-phuket-since-may-1st-says-thai-immigration/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-11-29 - 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 seize ฿400m in assets from group of Chinese businessmen Thai police impounded three luxury houses, a penthouse and ten luxury cars today (Tuesday), with a combined value of over 400 million baht, which are believed to belong to a group of Chinese businessmen allegedly involved in “grey” businesses in Thailand. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279229-police-seize-฿400m-in-assets-from-group-of-chinese-businessmen/

Thai police impounded three luxury houses, a penthouse and ten luxury cars today (Tuesday), with a combined value of over 400 million baht, which are believed to belong to a group of Chinese businessmen allegedly involved in “grey” businesses in Thailand. According to Pol Gen Torsak Sukvimol, the deputy national police chief, Thai police seized the houses in a housing estate in Soi La Salle in Bangkok’s Bang Na area, after it was discovered that they were bought by a Thai company, the majority of shares in which are believed to be in the names of Thai nominees. Ten luxury cars, found at the three houses,were also impounded. Separately, another team of police went to a high-end condominium building on Charoen Nakhon Road and impounded a penthouse unit, worth about 100 million baht, believed to be linked to the same group of Chinese businessmen. About three million baht in Thai and Chinese currency were also found in the penthouse. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/police-seize-400m-in-assets-from-group-of-chinese-businessmen/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-11-29 - 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!

Pig movement in Chiang Mai halted to prevent spread of African Swine Fever Pig farmers in Doi Saket district of Chiang Mai Province have been ordered, by livestock development officials, not to move their pigs off their farms, as a precautionary measure to prevent the possible spread of African Swine Fever (ASF). Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1279227-pig-movement-in-chiang-mai-halted-to-prevent-spread-of-african-swine-fever/