THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Thursday 29 December 2022

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Most of Thailand to become cooler

 

 

A new strong cold front from China is now covering northern Thailand and the South. This will cause the temperatures to fall by 2-4oC in northern and north-eastern regions and by 1-3oC in the rest of the country, except the south.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281986-most-of-thailand-to-become-cooler/

 

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Cabinet approves new tax breaks for SMEs, general public

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Members of the Cabinet have approved a set of new tax measures that include special corporate tax exemption for eligible firms, individual income tax deductions, and tax measures to promote climate actions.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281987-cabinet-approves-new-tax-breaks-for-smes-general-public/

 

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Thai exports grow by 7.6% in first 11 months of 2022

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thai exports are starting to feel the effects of the global economic slowdown, with the latest figures pointing to a 6% export contraction for the month of November. Whole-year exports have nevertheless exceeded targets, with a 7.6% expansion seen in the first 11 months of 2022.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281989-thai-exports-grow-by-76-in-first-11-months-of-2022/

 

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PM satisfied with EEC development

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Prime Minister has admired the development progress of the country’s Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) campaign, which has been on track with the campaign’s timeframe. The Prime Minister has asked for cooperation from all sides to help drive forward this campaign, which shall help raise people’s income and the country’s development.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281991-pm-satisfied-with-eec-development/

 

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Police Kick Off New Year Road Safety Campaign

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Royal Thai Police kicked off the annual seven-day New Year’s road safety campaign on Wednesday (Dec. 28), offering 10,000 baht awards for the best footage of traffic offenses.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281992-police-kick-off-new-year-road-safety-campaign/

 

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Thailand Remains Popular Destination for Russian Tourists

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand has seen a significant increase in Russian visitors in recent months, with reports indicating that the number of arrivals doubled in November and was nearly seven times higher than in September.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281994-thailand-remains-popular-destination-for-russian-tourists/

 

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NBTC Pushing for Media Cooperation Between Thailand and South Korea

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) is working towards collaboration between Thai and South Korean broadcast operators to elevate the potential of Thai television programs and promote soft power internationally.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281995-nbtc-pushing-for-media-cooperation-between-thailand-and-south-korea/

 

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Power Tariff Increment Cut for Non-Household Users

 

 

BANGKOK, Dec 29 (TNA) – The Energy Regulatory Commission reduced its power tariff increment for non-household users by 35 satang per unit.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281996-power-tariff-increment-cut-for-non-household-users/

 

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PM Orders Fast Aid for Thais in Poipet’s Casino Inferno

 

 

BANGKOK, Dec 29 (TNA) – Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has ordered relevant officials to speed up help for Thai victims in the casino fire in Cambodia’s Poipet town.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281948-50-thais-trapped-in-burning-cambodian-casino-wednesday-night/?do=findComment&comment=17813438

 

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American man who jumped from third floor of Phuket Airport dies in hospital

 

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Police in Phuket have confirmed that an American man, who is understood to have jumped from the smoking are on the third floor at Phuket Airport’s international terminal, has died from his injuries. According to a Phuket Express report, the man jumped from the third floor at the back of the Departures area yesterday afternoon, just after 3pm.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281919-foreign-man-seriously-injured-after-falling-from-phuket-airport-departure-platform/?do=findComment&comment=17813447

 

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Phuket launches accident prevention centre ahead of New Year

 

Photo: Thalang Police

 

Officials in Phuket have launched a Road and Marine Accidents Prevention Centre, with the aim of reducing the number of avoidable incidents over the New Year holiday period. According to a Phuket Express report, Governor Narong Woonciew presided over the launching of the centre yesterday at the offices of the Phuket Provincial Administration in Phuket Town.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1281999-phuket-launches-accident-prevention-centre-ahead-of-new-year/

 

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HTMS Sukhothai communications dome found Thursday, five crew still missing

 

 

A communications dome, belonging to sunken HTMS Sukhothai, was found drifting at sea this morning (Thursday), but there is still no trace of the last five missing crew members, as the search continues for the 11th day today.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1282013-htms-sukhothai-communications-dome-found-thursday-five-crew-still-missing/

 

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