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Boom on Bangla spooks tourists as overload sees power meters explode

By Tanyaluk Sakoot

 

Firefighters had the electrical fire put out in about 10 minutes. Photo: Patong Municipality Fire Dept
 

PHUKET:-- The sound of a loud explosion unsettled tourists on Bangla Rd in Patong this afternoon (Dec 3) as a power overload saw several electricity meters short out and start a small fire in one of the bars on the busy street.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1136969-boom-on-bangla-spooks-tourists-as-overload-sees-power-meters-explode/

 

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Gourmet Market introduces stand-alone branches

By THE NATION

 

Chairat Petchdakul, Vice President of Merchandising Supermarket

 

Gourmet Market, the Mall Group's premium supermarket brand, has invested Bt140 million in three stand-alone branches in Bangkok while further expansion to other potential locations are under study, said Chairat Petchdakul, Vice President of Merchandising Supermarket.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1136970-gourmet-market-introduces-stand-alone-branches/

 

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Govt launches new tax deduction scheme for long-term investment in mutual funds

By The Nation

 

Tax deductions will be applied between 2020 and 2024, after that the Finance Ministry will review the deductions, Finance Minister Uttama Savanayana said.

 

The government has launched a so-called super savings fund (SSF) aimed at encouraging people to invest in long-term mutual funds by offering tax deductions of up to 30 per cent of annual income.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1136971-govt-launches-new-tax-deduction-scheme-for-long-term-investment-in-mutual-funds/

 

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Robots being used under research project to help elders

By THE NATION

 

 

Further research is being carried out using “Chujai”, an artificial intelligence (AI) robot project, to help elders in terms of mental health and memory.

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1136972-robots-being-used-under-research-project-to-help-elders/

 

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Cabinet extends period for storm victims to receive money

By The Nation

 

Ratchada Thanadirek, government deputy spokeswoman

 

The cabinet has extended the period of help to victims of the Podul and Kajiki storms.  With a budget of Bt2.09 billion, the government will give Bt5,000 per household to people in 32 provinces until March 31, extending the period from November 25, deputy spokeswoman Ratchada Thanadirek said on Tuesday (December 3).

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1136973-cabinet-extends-period-for-storm-victims-to-receive-money/

 

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Nod to tax waiver on Bt1,000 handout, 'cash back'

By THE NATION

 

Spokeswoman Narumon Pinyosinwat

 

The Cabinet today (December 3) approved the Finance Ministry's proposed regulations to waive personal income tax on the financial privileges given to registered consumers, under the government's economic stimulus package "Eat, Shop, Spend".

 

Full Story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1136974-nod-to-tax-waiver-on-bt1000-handout-cash-back/

 

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