Myanmar puts troops on alert after Pita’s statements

 

 

Myanmar’s second-most powerful general has issued a directive to his commanders to keep a closer watch on the Thai-Myanmar border after Thailand’s Move Forward Party won the most House seats in the May 14  general election.

 

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Thailand Hosts This Year’s Meeting of International Sericulture Commission

 

 

BANGKOK ( NNT) - The Department of Sericulture is hosting the annual International Sericulture Commission (ISC) meeting, bringing together representatives from six countries to discuss strategies for the international development of the sericulture industry. The conference, scheduled for May 21-28, is also set to see the establishment of World Silk Day as proposed by Thailand.

 

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Thai foreign investment outlook positive amid political shift

 

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The Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) and prominent business leaders expressed optimism about foreign investment in the country this year, despite delays due to the formation of a new government. IEAT Governor Veeris Ammarapala stated that foreign investors are expected to understand the evolving political landscape in Thailand, including the transition towards a Move Forward Party-led coalition government.

 

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Thailand investment value surges 77% with South Korea as top foreign investor

 

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Investment in Thailand experienced a significant surge in the first quarter of the year, with a 77% year-on-year increase to 185.7 billion baht, primarily driven by 397 project proposals. The Board of Investment (BoI) revealed that South Korea emerged as the leading foreign investor during this period.

 

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Thailand’s soaring household debt risks economic slowdown, warns NESDC

 

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The National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) issued a warning concerning Thailand’s mounting household debt, stating that it could become a significant issue if the economy and employment rates decline. NESDC Secretary-General Danucha Pichayanan emphasised the need for debt restructuring alongside financial and fiscal discipline at both individual and corporate levels.

 

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TikTok user shares June’s winning Thai lottery numbers

 

 

A search for potential winning lottery numbers is underway as the Thai government lottery draw date of Thursday, June 1 approaches.

 

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Thai restaurant in California forced to close amid racist dog meat rumours

 

 

The Tasty Thai restaurant in Fresno, California, was forced to temporarily close its doors after racist rumours spread online that the owners were selling dog meat.

 

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Thai Oil predicts equal oil demand and supply, boosted by Asian refineries

 

Oil refinery facilities in Sriracha Chonburi Thailand, Image via flickr

 

Thai Oil Plc (TOP), a subsidiary of the PTT Plc conglomerate, anticipates a more favourable outlook for oil trading in 2023, with global oil demand and supply projected to be nearly balanced.

 

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Two Chinese Nationals Injured After SUV Crash in Lampang

 

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Two Chinese nationals have sustained injuries after a SUV crash in Lampang.

 

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Tragic twilight collision: Man defies wife’s warning, loses life in motorcycle accident

 

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A fatal accident occurred when a man defied his wife’s warning and drove his motorcycle during twilight hours, resulting in a collision with a pickup truck. The incident took place on the Nato Hming-Kok Yang road in Trang Province, Thailand.

 

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‘Blue Lagoon’ promoted as tourist attraction in Khon Kaen, Thailand

 

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An abandoned limestone quarry-turned-reservoir dubbed the “Blue Lagoon” is being promoted as a tourist attraction in Khon Kaen, northeast Thailand.

 

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Illegal logging gang caught in Thai wildlife reserve, drugs found

 

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Authorities in Phayao, northern Thailand, yesterday arrested a group involved in illegal logging and seized various items, including processed timber and amphetamines. The suspects were apprehended in the Wiang Lor Wildlife Sanctuary in the province’s Choon district.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295670-illegal-logging-gang-caught-in-thai-wildlife-reserve-drugs-found/

 

Thepprasit Road upgrade aims to reduce accidents, accommodate underground cables

 

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In Pattaya, the construction of traffic islands on Thepprasit Road has sparked concerns among residents and business owners. Pattaya City Mayor Poramese Ngampiches reported he addressed these concerns, explaining that the traffic islands are part of a project to upgrade the road and its surrounding areas to accommodate future underground electrical cables, thus avoiding the need for re-excavation.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295671-thepprasit-road-upgrade-aims-to-reduce-accidents-accommodate-underground-cables/

 

Phuket Hotels Association launches online travel sale to back local talent

 

PHAB 2022 successful scholars at Rajabhat University in Phuket

 

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Phuket Hotels Association, the nonprofit organisation of hoteliers focused on promoting a positive image of Phuket, is inviting members of the public to take part in its “Absolutely Fabulous Online Travel Sale” – an online auction with great prizes that will fund scholarships for talented young people in Phuket. This forms part of the Phuket Hotels Association Benefit (PHAB) 2023 campaign, an important fundraising initiative to support Thai students in hospitality studies in Phuket, Thailand.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295672-phuket-hotels-association-launches-online-travel-sale-to-back-local-talent/

 

Thai Anti-Cannabis Campaigner Pleased with Coalition’s MOU, Urges to Shut Down All Cannabis Shops

 

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Outspoken anti-cannabis campaigner Chuwit Kamolvisit was particularly pleased after seeing that the Move Forward-led coalition, in a memorandum of understanding (MOU), planned to regulate cannabis as a narcotic again.

 

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NBTC scraps 3.8bn baht telehealth project over budget concerns

 

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The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) board members have voted against the development of a 3.8 billion baht telehealth project, citing misalignment with the objectives of the Universal Service Obligation (USO) project budget.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295675-nbtc-scraps-38bn-baht-telehealth-project-over-budget-concerns/

 

Air France #AF276 to Tokyo has declared an emergency

 

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Air France flight #AF276 from Paris to Tokyo has declared an emergency.

 

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Male Corpse Found in Sattahip Sea

 

 

A body believed to be that of a missing Cambodian boat worker was found near a mangrove swamp in Sattahip district today, May 23rd.

 

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Man confesses to beating Thai-British girlfriend, forcing her to eat dog poo, and killing her pets

 

 

A Thai man confessed to physically abusing his Thai-British girlfriend, forcing her to eat dog poo and killing her dogs today at a police station in Samut Prakan in central Thailand.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295679-man-confesses-to-beating-thai-british-girlfriend-forcing-her-to-eat-dog-poo-and-killing-her-pets/

 

Contaminated water supply leaves residents in Buriram with painful rashes and sores

 

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Residents are pleading for urgent assistance to address their contaminated water supply, which has caused rashes and sores all over their bodies in the Mueang district, Buriram province. The village head says he is aware of the issue and is preparing a budget to address the problem.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295680-contaminated-water-supply-leaves-residents-in-buriram-with-painful-rashes-and-sores/

 

Ten People Injured After Bus Crash in Songkhla

 

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Ten people have sustained injuries after a bus from Bangkok heading to Hat Yai that was carrying 30 passengers crashed in Songkhla.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1295682-ten-people-injured-after-bus-crash-in-songkhla/

 

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