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

 

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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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Whip hand with Pheu Thai to secure power in this year’s General Election despite Senate’s power
by Joseph O' Connor

 

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(Right) Pheu Thai’s leading candidate for prime minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra or Ung Ing celebrating Chinese New Year in Bangkok with another tipped candidate for the job, property developer tycoon Srettha Thavisin. (Left) General Prawit Wongsuwan, Deputy Prime Minister and Prime Minister Prayut Chan ocha, now appear to be pursuing divergent political paths. One is likely to be prime minister after the 2023 General Election in the summer. It is more likely to be Ms Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the favourite in national opinion polls.


A strong political performance is still required from the Pheu Thai Party but if it manages to secure over 200 seats in the next General Election.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1284339-whip-hand-with-pheu-thai-to-secure-power-in-this-year’s-general-election-despite-senate’s-power/

 

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Tu Hao And Other Suspects To Fight Drug Trafficking, Money Laundering Case
by TNR Staff 

 

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Mr. Chaiyanat Kornchaiyanant, alias Tu Hao, surrendering to police. Photo: Matichon

 

THE TWENTY-THREE suspects in a Chinese grey business case with charges including drug trafficking, money laundering and transnational crime, among whom is Mr. Chaiyanat “Tu Hao” Kornchaiyanan, all pleaded not guilty today (Jan. 23), Naewna newspaper said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1284341-tu-hao-and-other-suspects-to-fight-drug-trafficking-money-laundering-case/

 

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Foreign tourists returning to Hua Hin, many more expected this year
By Online Reporter

 

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The tourism industry in Hua Hin is showing signs of recovery following a surge in foreign tourists arrivals in recent weeks.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1284345-foreign-tourists-returning-to-hua-hin-many-more-expected-this-year/

 

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Sole Survivor of Minivan Fire that Burned 11 People Alive in Nakhon Ratchasima Tells His Story
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

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PHOTO: Thairath Online


Nakhon Ratchasima province — The only survivor who could escape a minivan inferno that killed 11 people, including two children, came out to tell his horrific true story.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1284346-sole-survivor-of-minivan-fire-that-burned-11-people-alive-in-nakhon-ratchasima-tells-his-story/

 

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Thailand’s dependence on tourism means losing passport wars

By Pasuth Thothaveesansuk


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For foreigners from the so-called ‘global north’ traveling to Thailand, for the most part, they can just come whenever they please without the need of a visa for stays ranging from 45 to 90 days.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1284355-thailand’s-dependence-on-tourism-means-losing-passport-wars/

 

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Police procedures in Nonthaburi questioned after 10 year old Cambodian girl was attacked by motorcyle taxi guy

 

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Daily News Thai Caption: Suspicious!

 

Daily News reported on the latest developments in the case of a ten year old Cambodian girl who was attacked by a motorcycle taxi rider in Nonthaburi.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1284357-police-procedures-in-nonthaburi-questioned-after-10-year-old-cambodian-girl-was-attacked-by-motorcyle-taxi-guy/

 

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Tourism pipe dreams, cop's 'weed' shop, start of burning season : Tim Newton Today - Jan 24

 

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A prediction of 80 million annual tourists for Thailand, the burning season - and the pollution that follows - has started for 2023, an entreprenearial Thai policeman has started his own weed shop, Covid numbers stable despite new tourist arrivals.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1284359-tourism-pipe-dreams-cops-weed-shop-start-of-burning-season-tim-newton-today-jan-24/

 

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British diving instructor found dead on Thailand’s Koh Tao under ‘mysterious’ circumstances

British diving instructor, Neil Gibin, from Birmingham was found dead in Thailand’s Koh Tao, also known as ‘Death Island’.

By Rahmah Ghazali

 

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A British man was found dead on Thailand’s Koh Tao - notoriously known as Death Island - last week and  circumstances surrounding his death remain a mystery. The body of Neil Gibin, 48, was discovered in a rented bungalow in the small paradise island on Wednesday (January 18) after he failed to turn up to a diving lesson.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1284363-british-diving-instructor-found-dead-on-thailand’s-koh-tao-under-‘mysterious’-circumstances/

 

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Tourism con: Fraudster who offered fake vouchers for money off in Pattaya is arrested - 10MB lost

 

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Daily News Thai Caption: Fraudulent vouchers (Voucher Thip)

 

Daily News reported on the arrest of a woman who allegedly defrauded potential tourists by offering fraudulent vouchers for sale for money off at resorts, pool villas, condos and restaurants in Pattaya.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1284364-tourism-con-fraudster-who-offered-fake-vouchers-for-money-off-in-pattaya-is-arrested-10mb-lost/

 

 

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Anti-corruption activist points to four issues in "VVIP" tourists' scandal

 

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Picture: Siam Rath

 

The secretary of Thailand's Anti-Corruption Organization went on Facebook to outline the bigger issues in the case of "VVIP" foreign tourists getting special treatment and privileges from Thai tourist police.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1284368-anti-corruption-activist-points-to-four-issues-in-vvip-tourists-scandal/

 

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JSOC Law For Preventing Repeat Sexual Or Violent Crimes Takes Effect
by Namo Vananupong

 

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BANGKOK (NNT) - The bill aimed at preventing repeat criminal offenses relating to sexual or violent crimes, known as the JSOC bill, has taken effect. There are currently 17,807 inmates who fall under the stipulations of the new law.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1284371-jsoc-law-for-preventing-repeat-sexual-or-violent-crimes-takes-effect/

 

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Phuket Businesses Brace for Influx of Chinese Travelers
by Paul Rujopakarn

 

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BANGKOK (NNT) - Entrepreneurs on Phuket island are bracing enthusiastically for the long-awaited return of Chinese tourists, hoping that China’s reopening and dismantling of its strict pandemic curbs can boost their flagging businesses.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1284373-phuket-businesses-brace-for-influx-of-chinese-travelers/

 

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Pattaya: Cats become cannibals after being left without food for 2 months - neighbors find horrific scene

 

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Siam Rath were contacted yesterday by a resident of the Rungruang housing estate in Nern Phlap Wan, Pattaya, after a horrific abandonment of cats was discovered.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1284375-pattaya-cats-become-cannibals-after-being-left-without-food-for-2-months-neighbors-find-horrific-scene/

 

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Chinese man wanted by Interpol on fraud charges arrested in northeast Thailand

By Peter Roche

 

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A Chinese national sought by Interpol on fraud charges has been arrested by Thai immigration police in northeast Thailand. Following the issuing of a red warrant by Interpol, the suspect, identified only as ‘Liu’, was detained by officers in the Wapi Pathum district of Maha Sarakham, according to a Nation Thailand report.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1284378-chinese-man-wanted-by-interpol-on-fraud-charges-arrested-in-northeast-thailand/

 

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Thammanat, Prawit and the predicted return of Thaksin Shinawatra
 

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Many were surprised to see master powerbroker Thammanat Prompow kneeling on stage to present a garland to Palang Pracharath leader General Prawit Wongsuwan, in a symbolic apology and show of remorse. But analysts say it was just a political show aimed at legitimizing his imminent return to the ruling party.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1284380-thammanat-prawit-and-the-predicted-return-of-thaksin-shinawatra/

 

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Millions of baht's worth of E-cigarettes and vaping fluid seized - Thai-Malaysian connection

 

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Thailand's tech police announced the arrest of three people and the seizure of 30 million baht's worth of e-cigarettes and vaping fluid from a warehouse in Saraburi, reported Thai Rath.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1284381-millions-of-bahts-worth-of-e-cigarettes-and-vaping-fluid-seized-thai-malaysian-connection/

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Cabinet approves phase 5 of the “We Travel Together” program

 

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The Thai cabinet approved the 5th phase of the “Rao Tiew Duay Kan” (We Travel Together) program on Tuesday, which is intended to boost domestic tourism.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1284394-cabinet-approves-phase-5-of-the-“we-travel-together”-program/

 

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