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Thailand makes it into list of 23 “best travel destinations” for 2023

By Peter Roche

 

An American online news and lifestyle publication has included Thailand in its list of the world’s best travel destinations for 2023. Alesandra Dubin, News and Lifestyle editor at Insider.com also singles out an American music festival that will be held in Thailand for the first time this year.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1284284-thailand-makes-it-into-list-of-23-“best-travel-destinations”-for-2023/

 

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Thailand to expand online visa application to more nationalities as tourism returns

By Peter Roche

 

The Thai government says it’s working on extending the e-visa service to more nationalities, as tourists return in increasing numbers. A spokeswoman for the Foreign Ministry says the application system is being refined to allow people from all countries to apply online.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1284285-thailand-to-expand-online-visa-application-to-more-nationalities-as-tourism-returns/

 

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Covid: Thailand tourism up but still below pre-pandemic level

 

A Chinese tourist at the Temple of the Emerald Buddha
IMAGE SOURCE,NARONG SANGNAK/EPA-EFE/REX/SHUTTERSTOCK

Thailand says tourist numbers jumped last year, as coronavirus restrictions were eased, but remained way below pre-pandemic levels.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1284287-covid-thailand-tourism-up-but-still-below-pre-pandemic-level/

 

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Alleged Drunk Driver Survives Collision with Power Pole in Pattaya
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

PHOTO: TMN Cable TV Pattaya

 

Pattaya — An alleged drunk driver who was driving home from a party in Pattaya crashed into an electricity pole and sustained injuries yesterday, January 22nd.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1284288-alleged-drunk-driver-survives-collision-with-power-pole-in-pattaya/

 

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Thailand offers 5 year year visas to HK influencers to promote tourism

ByPeter Roche

 

 

Thailand is switching to online influencers as a key strategy in its new approach to attracting new tourists to visit the kingdom. With the return of Chinese and Hong Kong visitors, the TAT (Tourist Authority of Thailand) is giving the invited influencers a special ‘gift’.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1284289-thailand-offers-5-year-visas-to-hk-influencers-to-promote-tourism/

 

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15-year-old Thai schoolgirl who committed suicide was bullied at school

 

 

Being bullied by friends at school appears to have led to the recent suicide of a 15-year girl in Ban Tha Liab of Tha Kradan sub-district in Sanam Chai Khet district of Chachoengsao Province, according to the Facebook page of Teenee Paed Riew.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1284301-15-year-old-thai-schoolgirl-who-committed-suicide-was-bullied-at-school/

 

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Thai FDA warns against use of liquid nitrogen in food and drinks

 

 

The Thai Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) has warned eateries to be careful in the use of liquid nitrogen in the preparation of food and drinks, or face imprisonment or heavy fines if the substance is overused and has harmful effects on consumers.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1284302-thai-fda-warns-against-use-of-liquid-nitrogen-in-food-and-drinks/

 

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Thailand to use the “5Fs” of soft power to promote tourism this year

 

 

Thailand plans to make full use of its soft power, which includes Thai boxing and food, in the hope of attracting more tourists to visit Thailand this year.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1284303-thailand-to-use-the-“5fs”-of-soft-power-to-promote-tourism-this-year/

 

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Thailand’s Health Security Office to give out 94.5m free condoms

 

 

The National Health Security Office (NHSO) plans to distribute 94.5 million condoms, free of charge, to gold health card holders of “reproductive age”, starting on February 1st at health service units, primary health service units and community clinics.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1284304-thailand’s-health-security-office-to-give-out-945m-free-condoms/

 

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BOT Expected to Raise Rates Amid Higher Tourism Growth

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Bank of Thailand (BOT) is expected to raise interest rates by 25 basis points on Wednesday (25 Jan) to curb elevated inflation, with further hikes likely even as China’s reopening brightens the economic outlook.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1284305-bot-expected-to-raise-rates-amid-higher-tourism-growth/

 

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Malaysian PM to Visit Thailand for Security Talks Next Month

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is set to visit Thailand on February 10 for talks with Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha and Deputy Prime Minister Gen Prawit Wongsuwon on security cooperation between the two nations.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1284306-malaysian-pm-to-visit-thailand-for-security-talks-next-month/

 

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11 Bodies from Van Crash Sent for Identification

 

 

BANGKOK, Jan 23 (TNA) – Eleven bodies of those killed in a passenger van crash in Nakhon Ratchasima were sent to the Police General Hospital in Bangkok for identification.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1284307-11-bodies-from-van-crash-sent-for-identification/

 

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Exhibition marks centenary of Prof Silpa Bhirasri’s arrival in Siam

 

Wall of fame. (Photo courtesy of River City Bangkok)

 

On 14th January, 1923, Tuscan-born artist Corrado Feroci arrived in Thailand, or Siam as it was then.  A century later his students, artists and art lovers are celebrating his life and times in an exhibition in memory of the 100th year of his arrival in Thailand, the first of many art events to be held this year to mark the milestone.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1284320-exhibition-marks-centenary-of-prof-silpa-bhirasri’s-arrival-in-siam/

 

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Chinese national, tour operator to be questioned in police escort scandal

 

 

A tour operator and a Chinese tourist are to be invited in for questioning over controversial and unauthorised police escorts provided by Thai tourist and traffic police officers.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1284321-chinese-national-tour-operator-to-be-questioned-in-police-escort-scandal/

 

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