THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Wednesday 11 January 2023

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TPSO Says Thai Exports To Chinese Market To Turn Green This Year

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO) reported it has detected positive signals for Thai exports after China’s lifting of its zero Covid policy. The office especially took note of Thai fruit exports, for which demand is expected to increase significantly.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283217-tpso-says-thai-exports-to-chinese-market-to-turn-green-this-year/

 

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Hundreds of Suspects Arrested Last Year in Thailand in Online Crimes Crackdown

 

 

Hundreds of suspects were arrested in an online crimes crackdown with almost 120,000 numbers shutdown from call center scammers last year.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283218-hundreds-of-suspects-arrested-last-year-in-thailand-in-online-crimes-crackdown/

 

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Phuket Tourism Businesses Making Preparations To Handle Expected Influx of Travelers From China

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Tourism businesses in Phuket are reportedly ready to accommodate Chinese travelers who are expected to soon arrive in greater numbers. The Phuket Tourism Council has also expressed support for the use of non-discriminatory disease control measures that do not target travelers from specific countries.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283220-phuket-tourism-businesses-making-preparations-to-handle-expected-influx-of-travelers-from-china/

 

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Officials seize 49 sky lanterns from beach vendors on northern Phuket beach

 

Stock image: Flickr/Sari F

 

Vendors on Bangtao Beach, one of the most popular beaches on the northern west coast of Phuket, have been caught illegally selling floating lanterns, according to a Phuket Express report. A total of 49 lanterns were seized from 4 beach vendors, following a visit by officials from the Thalang District Office.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283221-officials-seize-49-sky-lanterns-from-beach-vendors-on-northern-phuket-beach/

 

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Pattaya Police Continue Raids on Venues Allegedly Violating Legal Closing Times

 

 

Pattaya police continued to wage war against entertainment venues that allegedly opened past the legal closing time of 2 AM.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283222-pattaya-police-continue-raids-on-venues-allegedly-violating-legal-closing-times/

 

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Pattaya Rescuer Falls Out of his Truck After Python Escapes on Truck’s Bed

 

 

A rescuer suffered a serious head injury after falling down from a truck’s bed and hitting his head when a python he caught suddenly escaped.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283223-pattaya-rescuer-falls-out-of-his-truck-after-python-escapes-on-truck’s-bed/

 

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Pattaya Tourist Police Vow to Deter Crime Against Chinese Visitors

 

 

Pattaya Tourist Police said they are ready to take care of an influx of Chinese tourists, especially in terms of safety.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283224-pattaya-tourist-police-vow-to-deter-crime-against-chinese-visitors/

 

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Chiang Mai launches COVID vax campaign ahead of tourist arrivals from China

 

 

Chiang Mai has launched a COVID-19 vaccination campaign, as a precautionary measure ahead of the return of tourists from China, with the first direct flight between Shanghai and Chiang Mai set to arrive in the northern capital on January 18th.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283237-chiang-mai-launches-covid-vax-campaign-ahead-of-tourist-arrivals-from-china/

 

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TAT aims to make the whole year high season for travel in Thailand

 

 

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) plans to make the whole year a high season for travel, to boost both domestic and inbound tourism, according to Parichart Boonclai, TAT Executive Director of Advertising and Public Relations. The strategy is to promote the identity of each region, to encourage domestic tourists throughout the year.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283239-tat-aims-to-make-the-whole-year-high-season-for-travel-in-thailand/

 

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Fire Guts 7-11 and Six other Buildings in Chonburi

 

 

Police are investigating the cause of a fire that destroyed one 7-11 convenience store and six buildings in Chonburi’s Ban Bueng district early this morning, January 11th.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283240-fire-guts-7-11-and-six-other-buildings-in-chonburi/

 

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Phuket is the “favourite” Thai holiday destination among Chinese tourists

 

PHOTO: Chinese visitors arrive in Thailand

 

Phuket, followed closely by Chiang Mai, is the top destination favoured by Chinese tourists, according to the President of the Phuket Tourist Association. Thanet Tantiphiriyakit is welcoming the long-awaited return of the Chinese, adding that many countries are happy to welcome them back.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283241-phuket-is-the-“favourite”-thai-holiday-destination-among-chinese-tourists/

 

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