Extra-long weekend in Thailand: here’s what you need to know

 

 

Thailand is set to enjoy an extra-long SIX day weekend this weekend, which will also see immigration offices closed and a two day ban on the sale of alcohol.

 

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Former Ang Thong school director appeals for legal help

 

 

The former director of a school in Thailand’s Ang Thong province has sought legal support from the Lawyers Council of Thailand, claiming it was unfair to remove her from her job after 126 Myanmar children were found at her former school.

 

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Thaksin faces 12 years in prison upon his return from exile

 

 

Self-exiled former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra will face a total of 12 years in prison, in three outstanding cases, if he returns to Thailand on August 10th, as announced by his daughter, Paetongtarn, after 15 years abroad.

 

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What future for the Move Forward MoU?

 

 

The baton has passed from Move Forward to Pheu Thai, who are now busy talking to parties of all political persuasions, even its political enemies, in a bid to form a government.

 

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Sri Lanka Targets March 2024 to Formalize FTA With Thailand

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Sri Lanka is moving forward with plans to bolster its trade relations as it aims to finalize free trade negotiations with Thailand by February 2024 and formally sign an agreement in March.

 

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DOH Unveils Plan to Develop Thailand’s Highway Network

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Department of Highways (DOH) has announced a 20-year plan to expand the kingdom’s interprovincial network, which will include the construction of new motorways across Thailand. The plan aims to establish a modern and efficient transportation network, facilitating regional connectivity and economic growth.

 

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Sports Authority Issues Apology Over Canceled Tottenham-Leicester Match

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) released an official apology following the cancellation of a friendly match between Tottenham Hotspur and Leicester City at Rajamangala Stadium on Sunday (23 July).

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301786-sports-authority-issues-apology-over-canceled-tottenham-leicester-match/

 

Muslim Diplomats Observe Development in Thailand’s Southern Border Provinces

 

 

YALA (NNT) - Diplomats from ten Muslim countries recently visited the southern border provinces of Thailand to observe local development initiatives.

 

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Finance Ministry Trims GDP Growth Outlook to 3.5%

 

 

Bangkok, July 26 (TNA) – The Ministry of Finance has lowered Thai 2023 economic growth outlook to 3.5% from 3.6% projected earlier.

 

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13 Tons of Illicit Substances Seized in Thai-Australian Anti-Drug-Trafficking Operation

 

 

The Royal Thai Police has extended a joint operation with the Australian Federal Police (AFP) to crack down on transnational drug trafficking networks between the two countries.

 

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6 Year-old Egyptian Girl Drowns at Phang Nga Waterfall

 

 

A 6-year-old Egyptian girl tragically drowned at a waterfall in Mueang Phang Nga.

 

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Phuket officials expect 2.2 billion baht revenue over LONG weekend

 

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A very LONG weekend indeed, 6 days from this Friday (the King’s Birthday) until next Wednesday (the end of Buddhist Lent).

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301792-phuket-officials-expect-22-billion-baht-revenue-over-long-weekend/

 

Phuket Airport to create area for all registered taxis to pick up passengers

 

Phuket airport taxis awaiting passengers

 

The General Manager of Phuket International Airport has confirmed plans for an area where all legally registered taxis can pick up passengers. In a 3 page statement described as a “clarification”, Monchai Tanode responded to a formal complaint from Move Forward MP, Somchart Techathavorncharoen.

 

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Ex-cop wanted in vehicle theft of Kanchanaburi soy milk vendor: More suspects sought

 

Picture courtesy of สำนักข่าวกาญจน์ - Kanchanaburi News Facebook

 

A Thai court issued a warrant for the arrest of an ex-policeman, now identified as one of the alleged perpetrators in a violent vehicle theft. The victim of the attack is a local 25 year old soy milk vendor who was tasered and abducted but ultimately managed to escape his assailants.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301795-ex-cop-wanted-in-vehicle-theft-of-kanchanaburi-soy-milk-vendor-more-suspects-sought/

 

Thai Transport Minister accused of illegally holding shares in partnership company

 

Photo via Thai News Agency

 

Move Forward Party (MFP) MP Pakornwut Udompipat accused the current Minister of Transport of violating the constitution by holding shares in a partnership company.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301796-thai-transport-minister-accused-of-illegally-holding-shares-in-partnership-company/

 

Herb collector saved in 16-hour daring mountain rescue operation in southern Thailand

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

A high-intensity rescue operation managed to save the life of a 55 year old man from a precarious mountain fall in the Chao Pra Mountain, located in Trang province in southern Thailand. This formidable rescue mission, which spanned 16 hours, was carried out by more than 30 expert rescue workers who found the injured man within a crevice on the mountain, due to a fall while he was collecting forest herbs yesterday.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301797-herb-collector-saved-in-16-hour-daring-mountain-rescue-operation-in-southern-thailand/

 

Plung Sungkom Mai party proposes review of coalition MoU

 

 

Leader of Thailand’s Plung Sungkom Mai party has proposed a complete review of the memorandum of understanding (MoU), which was signed by the eight coalition parties led by Move Forward.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301798-plung-sungkom-mai-party-proposes-review-of-coalition-mou/

 

NACC Finds Possible Guilt Against Former Pattaya Mayor in Condo Scandal

 

 

The National Anti-Corruption Organization (NACC) found grounds for possible guilt against former Pattaya Mayor Itthiphol Khunpluem in the controversial Waterfront Suites & Residences condominium scandal.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301799-nacc-finds-possible-guilt-against-former-pattaya-mayor-in-condo-scandal/

 

Charter Court to consider ombudsman’s petition on August 3rd

 

 

Thailand’s Constitutional Court has scheduled a meeting on August 3rd to consider whether to accept for consideration the ombudsman’s petition for the court to rule on the constitutionality of the July 19th decision by parliament, by a majority vote, to reject Move Forward party leader Pita Limjaroenrat’s renomination for the prime ministerial post.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301803-charter-court-to-consider-ombudsman’s-petition-on-august-3rd/

 

State and BMA hospitals will open as normal on July 31st holiday

 

 

For the convenience of patients, especially those with existing appointments, hospitals operated by the Ministry of Public and Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will open as normal on Monday July 31st, even though it has been declared an extra public holiday by the cabinet.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1301804-state-and-bma-hospitals-will-open-as-normal-on-july-31st-holiday/

 

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Thailand Live Thursday 27 July 2023 
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