THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Tuesday 13 June 2023

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Cambodian PM Welcomes Thailand’s Affirmation Not to Repatriate Cambodian Workers

 

 

(AKP) - Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, has welcomed the information confirming that the Thai side had no intention to repatriate Cambodian migrant workers, but would further facilitate their stay in Thailand.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297795-cambodian-pm-welcomes-thailand’s-affirmation-not-to-repatriate-cambodian-workers/

 

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TCEB Forms New Team to Develop MICE Market

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) has announced a new strategy to expand the domestic Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) market.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297796-tceb-forms-new-team-to-develop-mice-market/

 

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Pattaya is Finally Removing Unsightly Electrical Wires off Walking Street

 

 

The unsightly mess of electrical wires above Pattaya Walking Street are finally being dismantled in response to completion of an underground cable installation project.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297797-pattaya-is-finally-removing-unsightly-electrical-wires-off-walking-street/

 

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Timber Cutters Arrested in Reserved Forest in Chiang Mai

 

 

8 Thai men were apprehended while illegally felling trees in the reserved forest of Chiang Mai, northern Thailand, on June 11th.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297798-timber-cutters-arrested-in-reserved-forest-in-chiang-mai/

 

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Thai PM-hopeful Pita Continues to be Hindered by Media Shareholding Controversy

 

PHOTO: Pita Limjaroenrat - พิธา ลิ้มเจริญรัตน์

 

Pita Limjaroenrat, the leader and prime ministerial candidate of the Move Forward Party, is currently under investigation regarding his alleged shareholding in iTV Plc. If these allegations are proven true, it could result in his disqualification from assuming the position of Prime Minister and a subsequent ban from engaging in politics.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297800-thai-pm-hopeful-pita-continues-to-be-hindered-by-media-shareholding-controversy/

 

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Kind-hearted Thais donate over 1 million baht to help 4 year old girl and her blind grandmother

 

Photo via Facebook/ เกือบสวย

 

The gut-wrenching struggle of a four year old girl and her 68 year old blind grandmother in the Isaan province of Buriram tugged on the nation’s heartstrings leading the good people of Thailand to dig deep into their pockets and donate 1 million baht to help the family.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297802-kind-hearted-thais-donate-over-1-million-baht-to-help-4-year-old-girl-and-her-blind-grandmother/

 

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SCB-Julius Baer launches 45 Academia programme for Thai business heirs

 

Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

In Thailand, there’s a new academic programme for business heirs. SCB-Julius Baer Securities, a joint venture between Siam Commercial Bank and Julius Baer, has introduced The 45 Academia programme as part of its New Wave of Wealth strategy. This initiative aims to nurture the future leaders of wealth management by offering comprehensive training for business heirs in Thailand.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297803-scb-julius-baer-launches-45-academia-programme-for-thai-business-heirs/

 

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Thantawan Industry Plc targets eco-friendly products for Thai BCG initiative

 

 

There’s a new eco-friendly initiative in Thailand. Thantawan Industry Plc, a leading plastic manufacturer and developer of innovative products, is focusing on producing eco-friendly products in support of the Thai government’s bio-, circular, and green (BCG) economic development initiatives.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297805-thantawan-industry-plc-targets-eco-friendly-products-for-thai-bcg-initiative/

 

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TCEB seeks global support for Phuket to host Specialised Expo 2028

 

PHOTO: TCEB

 

As the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) prepares for its final presentation to the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) next week, it continues to seek support for Phuket’s bid to host the Specialised Expo 2028. Over the past three years, TCEB has been working with Thai stakeholders and BIE member states to garner votes for Phuket as the host city.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297806-tceb-seeks-global-support-for-phuket-to-host-specialised-expo-2028/

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Japanese customer accuses Thai masseur of attempted rape in Bangkok

 

Photo via Twitter @Reiriesz

 

A Japanese woman took to Twitter to share a story that a Thai masseur attempted to rape her while providing a service at a massage parlour near Khao San Road in Bangkok. The female shop owner defended her male employee, telling police that inserting a finger into a woman’s vagina is part of the service.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297807-japanese-customer-accuses-thai-masseur-of-attempted-rape-in-bangkok/

 

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Ten waterfalls worth visiting during the rainy season

 

 

The rainy season is an ideal time to visit Thailand’s waterfalls, because they are at their most beautiful. 

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297808-ten-waterfalls-worth-visiting-during-the-rainy-season/

 

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Phuket Taxi Drivers File Formal Complaints to Officials Over Mobile Application Taxis

 

 

Phuket taxi meter drivers have filed formal complaints to relevant officials asking for assistance over what they call illegal mobile application taxis.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297810-phuket-taxi-drivers-file-formal-complaints-to-officials-over-mobile-application-taxis/

 

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Knife-Wielding Homeless Man Terrifies Pattaya Residents

 

PHOTO: TMN Cable TV Pattaya

 

A knife-wielding man believed to be homeless scared and threatened to attack Pattaya residents on June 11th.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1297811-knife-wielding-homeless-man-terrifies-pattaya-residents/

 

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