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Thailand and Sweden to Discuss Visas for Thai Berry Pickers

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Labor has said it will start negotiations with Swedish officials following Sweden’s threat to suspend the issuance of seasonal working visas to Thai berry pickers, following reports of unfair treatment by employers and job brokers.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285079-thailand-and-sweden-to-discuss-visas-for-thai-berry-pickers/

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What to do if Thai police stop you and attempt a ‘shake-down’

 

Thai police

 

First thing… keep calm. Let them lead the conversation and don’t say anything other than answering their questions.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285080-what-to-do-if-thai-police-stop-you-and-attempt-a-‘shake-down’/

 

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Officials working to reduce sugar intake in Thailand amid growing health concerns

 

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Thailand’s Department of Health says it’s working with the private sector in a bid to raise awareness of the health risks associated with too much sugar. Department chief Suwannachai Watthanayingcharoenchai says the new project aims to improve the public’s understanding, with participating restaurants cutting back on the amount of sugar they use in their dishes.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285081-officials-working-to-reduce-sugar-intake-in-thailand-amid-growing-health-concerns/

 

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Tourism officials forecasting 12 million visitors for Phuket this year

 

Tourists in Phuket

 

The Phuket office of the Tourism Authority of Thailand is feeling optimistic about tourism in 2023, predicting 12 million visitors for the island. According to a Phuket Express report, Phuket TAT director Nathasiri Ronnasiri says that figure equates to what was seen in pre-pandemic days.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285082-tourism-officials-forecasting-12-million-visitors-for-phuket-this-year/

 

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Ear check application to help detect early dementia

 

 

Thais now have a convenient choice for checking their hearing thanks to the launch of the EarTest by Eartone application, which could also help detect early dementia.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1285104-ear-check-application-to-help-detect-early-dementia/

 

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