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No ‘land-entry’ fee to be collected on international tourists yet, Thai Prime Minister says

 

PHOTO: Matichon

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O’Cha decided to delay the proposed 300-baht ‘land-entry’ fee for international arrivals and an expected 20 million tourists to visit Thailand in the fourth quarter of 2022.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258582-no-‘land-entry’-fee-to-be-collected-on-international-tourists-yet-thai-prime-minister-says/

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Thai police to speed up clearing of criminal records of those found not guilty

 

 

The Royal Thai Police have announced the launch of a program to facilitate the clearing of the criminal records of those either acquitted in court or who have had their cases dropped by public prosecutors, so that they can resume their normal lives and apply for employment without problems.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258581-thai-police-to-speed-up-clearing-of-criminal-records-of-those-found-not-guilty/

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Are Expat salaries likely to rise in Thailand?

by Michael Bridge

 

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Thailand is the second biggest economy in Southeast Asia. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258591-are-expat-salaries-likely-to-rise-in-thailand/

 

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Thai police warn of serious criminal offense for fake banknotes as inflation hits 13-year high

By Panithan Onthaworn

 

 

Thai officials alerted the public on Tuesday to be cautious of counterfeit 1,000-baht banknotes after several complaints from vendors in a market in Nonthaburi. Officials said that they are rushing the investigation to identify the perpetrators.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258592-thai-police-warn-of-serious-criminal-offense-for-fake-banknotes-as-inflation-hits-13-year-high/

 

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Members of parliament deny allegations of bribe taking for upcoming censure debate

By Erich Parpart

 

Senior members of the current government on Tuesday denied former deputy prime minister’s claims over the weekend that members of parliament were offered 5-30 million baht each to vote against the government in the upcoming censure debate.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258593-members-of-parliament-deny-allegations-of-bribe-taking-for-upcoming-censure-debate/

 

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Young German tourist rescued after being stuck between large rocks while hiking in Thalang forest in Phuket

By Goong Nang(GN)

 

 

Thalang – A 21-year-old German tourist has been rescued after being stuck between several large rocks while hiking in a forest in the Thalang district May 2nd.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258594-young-german-tourist-rescued-after-being-stuck-between-large-rocks-while-hiking-in-thalang-forest-in-phuket/

 

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Three day labor day weekend sees significant domestic tourism boost in Pattaya

By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Bang Lamung —  Hundreds of domestic tourists flooded into Pattaya and Jomtien over the past three days to spend a vacation at Jomtien and Pattaya Beach over the three-day labor day weekend, which gave many Thai people an extra day off work. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258595-three-day-labor-day-weekend-sees-significant-domestic-tourism-boost-in-pattaya/

 

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Section of Hua Hin dual track rail line now 99% complete, set to open in 2023

By Jonathan Fairfield

 

A render of an electric train. file photo

 

The construction of a major section of the new dual track rail line in Hua Hin is now more than 99 percent complete, the Department of Rail Transport (DRT) has announced.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258596-section-of-hua-hin-dual-track-rail-line-now-99-complete-set-to-open-in-2023/

 

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Black Mountain Golf Club celebrates 15th anniversary

By Jonathan Fairfield

 

 

Black Mountain Golf Club in Hua Hin officially celebrated its 15th anniversary on 20 April.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258598-black-mountain-golf-club-celebrates-15th-anniversary/

 

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Thailand recovery back on track after Omicron blip

AUTHOR: TATIANA ROKOU

 

European outbound travellers drive recovery.

 

Major tourism markets in APAC, including Thailand, are getting back on track as international visitors start to plan their trips again, according to data from Bookaway Group, the world’s leading ground transportation aggregator. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258599-thailand-recovery-back-on-track-after-omicron-blip/

 

 

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Shake Shack Plans 15 Restaurants In Thailand

The deal is part of an expanded partnership with Maxim’s Caterers, a licensee who already operates 24 of the burger-and-shake locations in greater China.

 

By Heather Lalley 

 

Photograph: Shutterstock

 

Shake Shack is expanding to Thailand, with plans to open the first of 15 restaurants next year in Bangkok, the burger-and-shakes chain said Monday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258600-shake-shack-plans-15-restaurants-in-thailand/

 

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COVID-19 - May 4: Thailand reports 9,288 new coronavirus cases, 19,119 recoveries, 82 deaths

 

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Thailand on Wednesday (May 4) reported 9,288 new COVID-19 cases, 19,119 recoveries and 82 additional deaths over the past 24 hours. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258603-covid-19-may-4-thailand-reports-9288-new-coronavirus-cases-19119-recoveries-82-deaths/

 

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Video: Airport security review ordered after drug crazed man armed with axe and fake gun storms Suvarnabhumi

 

 

A 34 year old man from Loei armed with a fake gun and a small axe managed to gain access to a restricted area at Suvarnabhumi Airport where a plane was parked.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258618-video-airport-security-review-ordered-after-drug-crazed-man-armed-with-axe-and-fake-gun-storms-suvarnabhumi/

 

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Three year old killed by ten wheel truck in NE in front of mum - he'd just bought an ice-cream

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

A three year old boy was killed in front of his mother as he ran across the road after buying an ice cream, reported Thai Rath.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258624-three-year-old-killed-by-ten-wheel-truck-in-ne-in-front-of-mum-hed-just-bought-an-ice-cream/

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Amulet praised after Thai father survives shotgun blast to the head - police not mentioned

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

A Thai father was in no doubt why he survived a shotgun blast to the head and back.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258629-amulet-praised-after-thai-father-survives-shotgun-blast-to-the-head-police-not-mentioned/

 

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Gearing up towards sustainable energy transition in Thailand

By Veena Thoopkrajae with additional report by Patcharee Luenguthai

 

 

Thailand is in the transition toward the carbon neutrality goals aligned with the Conference of Parties (COP 26) commitment to limit temperature rise to 1.5 degrees, according to an expert.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258630-gearing-up-towards-sustainable-energy-transition-in-thailand/

 

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Jailbreak! Three prisoners with Covid escape in NE - Thais caught but Laotian drug suspect remains at large

 

Sanook Thai Captions: Covid inmates in prison escape (Inset: Still at large)

 

Sanook reported on the escape of three prisoners who were in Covid isolation on remand at Nong Khai provincial prison in the north east of Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258632-jailbreak-three-prisoners-with-covid-escape-in-ne-thais-caught-but-laotian-drug-suspect-remains-at-large/

 

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Spectre of a substitute PM looms over Prayut

By Thai PBS World’s Political Desk

 

 

Politicians and observers are seeking a potential “substitute prime minister” in case PM Prayut Chan-o-cha runs into a “political accident”.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258636-spectre-of-a-substitute-pm-looms-over-prayut/

 

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Heartthrob actor walks out of court with suspended sentence after hitting nursing assistant - no tax, insurance or valid licence

 

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Siam Rath reported that heartthrob Thai actor Chanon Akkhrachata or "Khun" was given a prison sentence of one month suspended for a year after hitting a female nursing assistant who was riding a motorcycle in Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258639-heartthrob-actor-walks-out-of-court-with-suspended-sentence-after-hitting-nursing-assistant -no-tax-insurance-or-valid-licence/

 

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Boy, 14, served with warrant for molesting girl, also 14 - family are too poor to pay compensation or bail

 

Naew Na Thai Caption: 14 year old kid arrested; Molested friend of same age, claimed he didn't force her

 

Naew Na reported on the arrest of a 14 year old boy - named only as M - who molested "A" also 14.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258641-boy-14-served-with-warrant-for-molesting-girl-also-14-family-are-too-poor-to-pay-compensation-or-bail/

 

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Shots fired outside pub by men claiming to be police and soldiers - it was all a misunderstanding

 

Naew Na Thai Caption: What a kerfuffle! Men claiming to be police and soldiers attacked footballers

 

Three members of a provincial football team in Loei, NE Thailand went to the Muang district police to file a complaint after they were set upon by a group of men claiming to be police and soldiers.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258643-shots-fired-outside-pub-by-men-claiming-to-be-police-and-soldiers-it-was-all-a-misunderstanding/

 

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Jealous ex stabs rival THIRTY times in full view of traders and customers at busy market

 

 

Bang Saothong police and Poh Teck Tung rescue services in Samut Prakan were called to the local market after a horrific attack on a man.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258644-jealous-ex-stabs-rival-thirty-times-in-full-view-of-traders-and-customers-at-busy-market/

 

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Brother in law arrested after death of two boys aged 3 and 2

 

Daily News Thai Caption: In-law murders two children

 

Daily News reported on a tragic case that was referred to social activist Paveena Hongsakul who runs a foundation that bears her name.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258646-brother-in-law-arrested-after-death-of-two-boys-aged-3-and-2/

 

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Thailand’s press freedom ranking improves this year

 

 

Thailand’s global press freedom ranking has improved, as the country ranks 115 out of 180 countries in this year’s World Press Freedom index, a jump from 137 in 2021.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258664-thailand’s-press-freedom-ranking-improves-this-year/

 

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Thai Treasury Department cancels water pipeline contract signing ceremony

 

 

The Treasury Department abruptly cancelled the planned contract signing ceremony yesterday (Tuesday), between the department and the Wong Siam Construction Company, which won the bid to manage the water pipeline system providing water to consumers in Thailand’s eastern region, particularly to industries in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258665-thai-treasury-department-cancels-water-pipeline-contract-signing-ceremony/

 

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Swine Farmers Agree to Keep Pork Priced at 100 BahtKilogram

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Swine farmers nationwide have agreed to maintain the price of farm pork at 100 baht/kg in a bid to help people weather economic hardships.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258666-swine-farmers-agree-to-keep-pork-priced-at-100-bahtkilogram/

 

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Retailers to Slash Prices for School Uniforms and Supplies

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Department of Internal Trade (DIT) is working with retailers to provide consumers with 10-69% discounts on school uniforms and supplies.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258667-retailers-to-slash-prices-for-school-uniforms-and-supplies/

 

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Japanese Borrowing Plan to Operate Under Existing Quota

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Finance has clarified that the 13 billion baht borrowing plan from Japan will be carried out under the existing loan quota.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258668-japanese-borrowing-plan-to-operate-under-existing-quota/

 

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Preparations under way for resumption of on-site classes on May 17th

 

 

Thailand’s Education and Public Health ministries have adopted several measures in preparation for the resumption of on-site classes on May 17th at schools across the country, after almost two years of online learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258680-preparations-under-way-for-resumption-of-on-site-classes-on-may-17th/

 

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All you need to know about Thailand’s favorite sweet treat

 

 

Thailand’s mango and sticky rice has been in the international spotlight ever since young Thai rapper Milli – Danupa Kanateerakul devoured the Thai dessert during her live performance at Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival 2022 early this month. The 19-year-old rapper has given such impetus to the dish that sales of this summer sweet have skyrocketed.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1258681-all-you-need-to-know-about-thailand’s-favorite-sweet-treat/