Thailand’s economy stuck in the middle
Author: Richard Yarrow, Harvard University and ANU

 

Thailand's Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha offers prayers at a shrine at the Interior Ministry in Bangkok, Thailand, 3 October 2022 (Photo: Reuters/Chalinee Thirasupa).

 

Southeast Asia’s second largest and once one of its most dynamic economies is struggling under the weight of an ageing population, a deteriorating education system and low yield rice farming. Thailand looks trapped as a middle-income country, unable to get rich, and stuck between a younger, dynamic Vietnam and larger Indonesia.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275646-thailand’s-economy-stuck-in-the-middle/

Diwali The Indian Festival Of Lights – Monday October 24
By Editor

 

 

Diwali is the Indian “festival of lights”—a holiday that celebrates the triumph of good over evil. This year, Diwali will be celebrated on October 24. Though technically religious, it’s also become a cultural event celebrated with sweets and special foods. 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275650-diwali-the-indian-festival-of-lights-–-monday-october-24/

 

Legal abortions to be available at 110 locations in Thailand from Oct 27th  

 

 

From October 27th, women in Thailand in their 12th to 20th weeks of pregnancy can get an abortion legally at any of the 110 hospitals and clinics offering the services across the country, subject to prior consultation with experts.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275658-legal-abortions-to-be-available-at-110-locations-in-thailand-from-oct-27th/

 

Thai PM visits flood victims in Sing Buri Province

 

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha flew to Sing Buri province today (Monday). His helicopter first landed in a stadium, belonging to the Sing Buri Provincial Administrative Organisation, for a briefing from officials on the flooding and relief being provided to its victims.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275691-thai-pm-visits-flood-victims-in-sing-buri-province/

 

First cruise ship in three years docks in Phuket today

 

Image Credit: Phuket Public Relations Office

 

The first cruise ship to arrive in Thailand in three years docked at the Patong pier in Phuket today (Monday), to allow about 800 passengers to come ashore for a one-day sightseeing excusion.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275692-first-cruise-ship-in-three-years-docks-in-phuket-today/

 

10m meth pills seized in Thailand’s Maha Sarakham and Roi Et provinces

 

 

Thai police recently seized about 10 million methamphetamine tablets, arrested five suspects and confiscated three vehicles in two separate incidents in the country’s north-eastern provinces.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275694-10m-meth-pills-seized-in-thailand’s-maha-sarakham-and-roi-et-provinces/

 

Thailand Driven by New Hopes

 

 

Thai authorities and top-notch business executives are bullish on the post-pandemic economic outlook, driven by signs of recovery in exports and tourism, and new economic directions that will push Thailand towards new chapters in a sustainable manner.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275695-thailand-driven-by-new-hopes/

Six suspects wanted for the theft of police pistols and seized drugs arrested

 

 

Police have arrested six suspects who allegedly robbed a local official and five defence volunteers of their service pistols, about 20,000 methamphetamine pills and a car in Rattaphum district of Songkhla Province last week.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275711-six-suspects-wanted-for-the-theft-of-police-pistols-and-seized-drugs-arrested/

 

Man reportedly throws punches at a motorcycle taxi rider and gets stabbed in the chest

 

PHOTO: TMN Cable TV Pattaya

 

A 40-year-old Thai man was hospitalized after reportedly punching a motorcycle taxi rider in Pattaya and getting stabbed in the chest in retaliation.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1275712-man-reportedly-throws-punches-at-a-motorcycle-taxi-rider-and-gets-stabbed-in-the-chest/

 

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Thailand Live Tuesday 25 October 2022
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