THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Thursday 9 February 2023

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SEC Launches E-license Service App

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has authorized its first e-license application through Biz Portal, enabling securities firms to submit an online request for an operating license.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1286006-sec-launches-e-license-service-app/

 

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Thai government to increase capacity in four airports – 200 M arrivals by 2031

 

PHOTO: Suvarnabhumi Airport traffic to increase

 

“International Air Transport Association’s prediction that there will be roughly 200 million foreign arrivals in 2031 to Thailand.”

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1286007-thai-government-to-increase-capacity-in-four-airports-–-200-m-arrivals-by-2031/

 

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Bangkok Hosts Exhibition to Celebrate Thailand-Kazakhstan Relations

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - An exhibition on the urban management of Astana, the capital city of Kazakhstan, is being held in Bangkok until February 12, 2023. The event is organized to celebrate the 30th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Kazakhstan and Thailand.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1286008-bangkok-hosts-exhibition-to-celebrate-thailand-kazakhstan-relations/

 

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Ko Mak Recognized as Green Destination

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - A small island in Trat province has been recognized as a green destination for its good practice in waste management. The Ministry of Tourism and Sports reveals it is working to encourage sustainable tourism, in line with the country’s Bio-Circular-Green economic model.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1286009-ko-mak-recognized-as-green-destination/

 

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Chinese Tourists Escape Fire at Pattaya Pool Villa

 

 

A fire gutted a pool villa in Pattaya last night, February 8th. Chinese visitors who stayed at the villa were able to escape with no injuries.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1286010-chinese-tourists-escape-fire-at-pattaya-pool-villa/

 

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“Softening of demand after April” – Phuket hoteliers worry about bookings

 

PHOTO: Phuket's Nai Harn beach

 

Phuket’s tourist arrival numbers have stabilised after the pre-Christmas/new year surge in passenger arrivals at Phuket International Airport. Since the middle of December, arrival data shows that Phuket is welcoming 10-15,000 passengers a day. Since the middle of January, the daily arrivals have flatlined, indicating an easing of demand as both the western and Chinese New Year holidays are now passed.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1286011-“softening-of-demand-after-april”-–-phuket-hoteliers-worry-about-bookings/

 

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Rabies scare in Maha Sarakham province

 

 

Two villages in the Chuen Chom district of Thailand’s north-eastern province of Maha Sarakham have been declared rabies control areas, after a number of people and animals were attacked by rabid dogs.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1286020-rabies-scare-in-maha-sarakham-province/

 

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Former Pattaya Mayor Sonthaya Khunplume Rejoins Pheu Thai Party

 

 

Former Pattaya mayor and powerful political veteran Sontaya Khunplume led his team of 12 politicians to rejoin the main opposition Pheu Thai party on Thursday, February 9th.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1286029-former-pattaya-mayor-sonthaya-khunplume-rejoins-pheu-thai-party/

 

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Teenagers Throwing Ping Pong Bombs at Bali Hai Pier Alarms Tourists in Pattaya

 

 

A gang of youngsters caused chaos by throwing ping pong bombs at Bali Hai Pier around 11 PM yesterday, February 8th. Pattaya residents and tourists were alarmed and called for action from relevant authorities.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1286030-teenagers-throwing-ping-pong-bombs-at-bali-hai-pier-alarms-tourists-in-pattaya/

 

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New Police Chief of Nongprue Police Station Meets with Pattaya Mayor

 

 

Pattaya’s Nongprue sub-district has a new police chief named Pol. Col. Tawee Kutthalaeng. The officer met with the Pattaya mayor yesterday to offer his greetings.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1286031-new-police-chief-of-nongprue-police-station-meets-with-pattaya-mayor/

 

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Several Pattaya Mobile App Taxi Drivers Fined For Not Having Required Transport Documentation

 

 

Pattaya Police launched a crackdown on app taxi drivers and fined many of them for using private vehicles to pick up passengers and not having public transport driving licenses.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1286032-several-pattaya-mobile-app-taxi-drivers-fined-for-not-having-required-transport-documentation/

 

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