Court rejects call to shut down Mungkornfa platform amid lottery overpricing

 

 

The Criminal Court dismissed a petition from the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DES) today (Thursday) seeking to shut down websites run by the Mungkornfa online lottery platform, amid the government’s crackdown on overpriced lottery tickets.

 

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JSCCIB Calls For Extension of Diesel Subsidy

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry, and Banking (JSCCIB) has proposed several economic measures for the government to consider. These policies would mend the ailing economy battered by the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic, and rising inflation.

 

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Indulging the senses in the mangrove forest

 

 

We always need to go back to nature, no matter how far our urban lives lead us away from it. And a perfect place to do just that is a community eco-tourism project in Koh Lanta.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1259465-indulging-the-senses-in-the-mangrove-forest/

 

Second candidate disqualified in Bangkok gubernatorial election

 

 

A second candidate in the upcoming Bangkok gubernatorial election, Sarawut Benchakul, who ran as an independent, has been disqualified, following his dismissal from a state office over alleged corruption, according to the Bangkok Election Commission (EC).

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1259466-second-candidate-disqualified-in-bangkok-gubernatorial-election/

 

Pattaya mayoral candidate Poramase holds large rally on Koh Larn

 

 

Pattaya mayoral candidate Poramase Ngampiches or “Beer” along with his candidates for Pattaya council members from the Rao Rak Pattaya team rallied on Koh Larn and answered nine questions about solutions to issues on the island.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1259467-pattaya-mayoral-candidate-poramase-holds-large-rally-on-koh-larn/

 

Bangkok gubernatorial candidates Chadchart, Suchatvee get most positive traffic on social media

 

 

Former Bangkok governor Aswin Kwanmuang, Democrat candidate Suchatvee Suwansawat and former transport minister Chadchart Sittipunt are the three Bangkok gubernatorial candidates most mentioned on social media, according to a poll conducted by data analytics company Bizcuit Solution.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1259485-bangkok-gubernatorial-candidates-chadchart-suchatvee-get-most-positive-traffic-on-social-media/

 

New Food Delivery Platform Launched to Help Restaurants and Consumers

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - A national food delivery platform has been launched to assist restaurants in paying lower commission fees, thereby reducing food prices for consumers.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1259486-new-food-delivery-platform-launched-to-help-restaurants-and-consumers/

 

Government Seeking Effective Measures To Reopen Night Entertainment Venues

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Authorities are exploring effective Covid-19 prevention measures for nightclubs, bars and other night entertainment venues if they’re allowed to reopen.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1259488-government-seeking-effective-measures-to-reopen-night-entertainment-venues/

 

Private Sectors Remains Optimistic About Thailand Reaching GDP Growth Target

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - A private-sector-led committee is optimistic that Thailand will meet its 2.5-4% GDP growth target this year if various measures are implemented.

 

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Police: No Fabricated Evidence in Tangmo Case

 

 

BANGKOK, May 12 (TNA) – There was not any fabricated evidence or witness account in the case of late actress Pattaratida “Tangmo” Patcharaveerapong, said national police chief Pol Gen Suwat Jangyodsuk.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1259490-police-no-fabricated-evidence-in-tangmo-case/

 

Luxury Call Scam Gang Busted

 

 

CHIANG MAI, May 12 (TNA) – Police arrested about 20 suspects at luxurious pool villas at the center of this northern province allegedly for operating a call scam.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1259491-luxury-call-scam-gang-busted/

 

Intoxicated female motorbike rider dies after crashing into a car

 

 

A 49-year-old woman was reported as deceased after crashing into a sedan and being run over by a second car while driving the wrong way overnight in Chonburi.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1259493-intoxicated-female-motorbike-rider-dies-after-crashing-into-a-car/

 

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