Cabinet approves Andaman International Medical Hub project in Phuket

 

 

The Thai cabinet approved a project to build an international medical hub in Phuket today (Tuesday), at an estimated cost of about five billion baht. When complete, the project is expected to generate about 62 billion baht in annual revenue through medical tourism, according to Traisuree Traisoranakul, deputy government spokesperson.

 

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Minister Anucha inspects flooding in Chai Nat

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Minister attached to the Prime Minister’s Office Anucha Nakasai today inspected flood response operations in Chai Nat. He expects the situation to recover sooner than later should there be no additional water flowing through the province.

 

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Gov’t makes preparations as APEC Economic Leaders’ Week looms

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand will be hosting the 29th APEC Economic Leaders’ Week next month, with leaders from several Asia-Pacific economies having already confirmed their participation. The Prime Minister has ordered related agencies to host this gathering in an orderly fashion.

 

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MOC works closely with FTI to build on success of expanding Thai goods in Saudi Arabia

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Commerce and the Federation of Thai Industries today had a meeting on several issues related to driving the Thai economy. One of the highlights was how to support trade and investment between Thailand and Saudi Arabia.

 

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Learning Centers in Thailand: Letting Kids Grow Outside the Classroom

 

 

As the restrictions surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic finally draw to a close, Thailand’s younger generation is heading back to school. But after two years of learning at home in front of a computer screen, many are finding it difficult to adjust.

 

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Defense Forces Chief Guarantees Security for APEC Summit

 

 

BANGKOK, Oct 11 (TNA) – The armed forces and the police are ready to ensure security during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit next month and do not see any sign of violence, said the chief of defense forces.

 

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Ubol Ratana Dam Raises Discharge Rate on Oct 10-12

 

 

BANGKOK, Oct 11 (TNA) – The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand raises the discharge rate of the Ubol Ratana hydropower dam in Khon Kaen province on Oct 10-12.

 

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Famous local pizza maker “Joe Pizzaking” passes away in Pattaya

 

 

A local Thai pizza maker known locally in Pattaya as “Joe Pizzaking” passed away peacefully at a hospital.

 

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Residents in part of Sattahip evacuate from flash floods

 

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A group of villagers in Moo 3 in the Plu Ta Luang sub-district of Sattahip has been ordered to evacuate immediately to escape flash floods.

 

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More districts in Nonthaburi declared flood disaster zones on Tuesday

 

 

Bang Bua Thong and Bang Kruai districts and more areas of Pak Kret district in Bangkok’s neighbouring province of Nonthaburi were declared flood disaster zones today (Tuesday), as overflows from the Chao Phraya River flood more areas.

 

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23 billion baht to be earmarked for post-flood rehabilitation

 

 

About 23 billion baht will be allocated to rehabilitation programs for provinces affected by the current flooding, Deputy Government Spokesperson Rachada Dhnadirek said today (Tuesday).

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1274470-23-billion-baht-to-be-earmarked-for-post-flood-rehabilitation/

 

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