THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Tuesday 10 January 2023

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Laemchabang Port Customs detected 5,600 kg. imported dried Khat

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Mr. Patchara Anuntasilpa as Director General of Thai Customs Department, Mr. Pongthep Buasap acting as Principal Advisor on Customs Control Development, Mrs. Nantita Sirikup as Deputy Director General of Thai Customs Department, Mr. Tawal Rodjit as Director of Enforcement Division, Mr. Suradej Trongsirivibool as Director of Laemchabang Port Customs Office, Mr. Varis Visantanon as Expert on Cargo Inspection Techniques, Mr. Prasit Deejongcharoen as Director of Customs Control Section, Mr. Thitiphong khumphuy as Director of Customs Service Section 1 and Mr. Setthawut Chantrawattana as Director of X-Ray and Technology Center, together with officers of Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) from Ministry of Justice, and the Narcotics Suppression Bureau from the Royal Thai Police conducted a press conference to announce the seizure of Psychoactive plant or dried Khat leaves weighing 5,600 kilograms with an estimated value of 60 million Thai Baht.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283098-laemchabang-port-customs-detected-5600-kg-imported-dried-khat/

 

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Justice Minister Compensates Mountain B Club Fire Victims

 

 

The Thai Justice Minister compensated 954,104 Baht to 12 victims of the Mountain B club fire that killed 26 pubgoers and injured a lot more on August 5th, 2022.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283099-justice-minister-compensates-mountain-b-club-fire-victims/

 

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Large Billboard in Pattaya Area Falls and Injures Woman

 

 

A woman was seriously injured after a large billboard fell on her today, January 10th.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283100-large-billboard-in-pattaya-area-falls-and-injures-woman/

 

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TAT to Hold Roadshow in China Next Month

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is planning a roadshow in China during the third week of February in an effort to tap into the Chinese tourism market and create tour packages for foreign independent travelers (FITs) and tour groups.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283102-tat-to-hold-roadshow-in-china-next-month/

 

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Indian PM Invited to Visit Thailand

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand has invited Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit the kingdom in order to strengthen strategic and trade relations between the two countries.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283103-indian-pm-invited-to-visit-thailand/

 

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Thailand Tops ASEAN Poll for Sustainable Development

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand has ranked first among the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) for the fourth consecutive year, scoring 74.13% in an assessment of the kingdom’s progress toward achieving the 17 sustainable development goals (SDGs).

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283106-thailand-tops-asean-poll-for-sustainable-development/

 

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US Ambassador Thanks Thai Public Health Minister Anutin Successfully Managing Pandemic

 

 

The US ambassador to Thailand met with Anutin Charnvirakul, Public Health Minister, on Monday, January 9th, to find ways for future cooperation between the two countries.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283107-us-ambassador-thanks-thai-public-health-minister-anutin-successfully-managing-pandemic/

 

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Homeless People Taking Over Abandoned Venues Anger Some Pattaya Residents

 

 

Residents in Pattaya are urging authorities to take action against homeless people who allegedly throw waste and occupy abandoned venues without permission.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283123-homeless-people-taking-over-abandoned-venues-anger-some-pattaya-residents/

 

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3 companies qualify to bid for satellite orbital slot packages on January 15th

 

 

Three companies are qualified to join the bidding for satellite orbital slot packages, to be held by the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) on January 15th, with a mock auction to be held the day before.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283126-3-companies-qualify-to-bid-for-satellite-orbital-slot-packages-on-january-15th/

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Cabinet extends environmental protection edict in Phang-nga

 

 

The Thai cabinet extended the edict for the protection of the environment in seven districts of the southern province of Phang-nga province today (Tuesday), for another two years from April 1st.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283127-cabinet-extends-environmental-protection-edict-in-phang-nga/

 

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