THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Tuesday 17 January 2023

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Government Follows Up on Quality-of-Life Operations

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The government recently followed up on various quality-of-life missions in the northern provinces of Phayao and Lampang.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283779-government-follows-up-on-quality-of-life-operations/

 

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Moken sea nomads seek justice against island land grab in Satun Province

 

 

A group of Moken sea nomads, from Lipe Island in Thailand’s southernmost province of Satun, rallied in front of the Treasury Department on Tuesday, to demand justice over alleged land encroachment and intimidation.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283780-moken-sea-nomads-seek-justice-against-island-land-grab-in-satun-province /

 

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Bangkok Chinatown Lights Up to Celebrate Chinese New Year

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - A light-up ceremony was held Monday (16 Jan) on Yaowarat Road, also known as Bangkok’s Chinatown, to celebrate the upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283781-bangkok-chinatown-lights-up-to-celebrate-chinese-new-year/

 

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Hua Lamphong Station to Partially Transfer Services

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Department of Rail Transport (DRT) in Thailand has announced that starting from Thursday (19 Jan), there will be fewer long-haul trains departing and arriving at Bangkok’s Hua Lamphong Station.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283782-hua-lamphong-station-to-partially-transfer-services/

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Koh Yao Noi and Koh Yao Yai – the islands off Phuket you MUST visit

 

 

Whilst not on the usual “Instagram’ list of beautiful beaches and islands, Koh Yao Noi and Koh Yao Yai are two large islands off the coast of Phuket that attract thousands of visitors each year.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283803-koh-yao-noi-and-koh-yao-yai-–-the-islands-off-phuket-you-must-visit/

 

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Excise tax cut on diesel fuel to be extended until May 20th

 

 

The Thai cabinet has decided to extend the excise tax cut ondiesel fuel for an additional four months, to ease the financial burden on the private sector and the public.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283809-excise-tax-cut-on-diesel-fuel-to-be-extended-until-may-20th/

 

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TAT strengthens “Visit Thailand Year 2023” towards a meaningful travel direction

 

 

A series of new concepts and enhanced efforts are introduced to continue the milestone achievement from the ‘Visit Thailand Year 2022’ campaign.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283810-tat-strengthens-“visit-thailand-year-2023”-towards-a-meaningful-travel-direction/

 

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6.2 billion baht approved for a reservoir project in Nan Province

 

File Image of Kaeng Krachan Reservoir

 

The Thai cabinet has approved 6.2 billion baht for the Royal Irrigation Department to build a reservoir in Tha Wang Pha district of the northern province of Nan.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1283811-62-billion-baht-approved-for-a-reservoir-project-in-nan-province/

 

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