THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Wednesday 30 August 2023

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Third passenger terminal for Bangkok’s Don Mueang airport

By Peter Roche

 

PHOTO: Don Mueang AIrport

Bangkok’s Don Mueang Airport is to get a third passenger terminal, to improve capacity at the capital’s second airport. The project was confirmed by Airports of Thailand president, Kerati Kijmanawat, yesterday, August 29.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305083-third-passenger-terminal-for-bangkok’s-don-mueang-airport/

 

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Thailand to boost tourism by easing visa rules for Chinese, Indian travellers

By Peter Roche

 

PHOTO: Chinese visitors arrive in Thailand

Thailand’s new government is looking to ease visa rules for, initially, Chinese and Indian tourists as PM Strettha Thavisin seeks to boost tourism revenue to 3.3 trillion baht in 2024.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305084-thailand-to-boost-tourism-by-easing-visa-rules-for-chinese-indian-travellers/

 

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“Utility Tokens” to be used for “digital wallet” scheme

 

 

The Pheu Thai-led government will consult the Bank of Thailand over the proposed use of the Utility Token Type 1 as a means of payment for the Pheu Thai party’s “digital wallet” scheme.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305102-“utility-tokens”-to-be-used-for-“digital-wallet”-scheme/

 

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No more beer in glass bottles on Koh Tao

 

 

From this Friday (September 1), beer in glass containers will be banned from Koh Tao as part of attempts to solve the garbage problem on the island.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305103-no-more-beer-in-glass-bottles-on-koh-tao/

 

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OKMD and Thammasat University sign MoU on EdTech program

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Office of Knowledge Management and Development (OKMD) collaborated with Thammasat University to launch a program for start-ups to generate educational innovation, as they believe in the power of Thai entrepreneurs to develop unique products that match the needs of the global market.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305104-okmd-and-thammasat-university-sign-mou-on-edtech-program/

 

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Thai Official Says Asian Games Can Promote Regional Peace

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - A senior Thai Olympic Committee official has expressed optimism that the upcoming Asian Games in Hangzhou, China can serve as an important platform for promoting peace and friendship in Asia.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305105-thai-official-says-asian-games-can-promote-regional-peace/

 

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New Thai PM to Visit Laos to Strengthen Bilateral Ties

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is set to visit Laos to enhance relations between the two countries. The decision follows a friendly call from Laotian Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone, who congratulated Srettha on becoming Thailand’s 30th prime minister.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305106-new-thai-pm-to-visit-laos-to-strengthen-bilateral-ties/

 

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Police seize luxury houses and expensive cars from Chinese romance scam gang

 

 

Twelve luxury houses in Bangkok’s Krungthep Kreetha area, worth a combined Bt600 million, along with several expensive cars, were impounded during raids at 30 targeted locations in Bangkok, Samut Prakan and Udon Thani provinces on August 30.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305112-police-seize-luxury-houses-and-expensive-cars-from-chinese-romance-scam-gang/

 

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Call centre gang suspect apprehended at Aranyaprathet

 

 

A Thai woman, wanted by police in Samut Prakan province as a suspected member of a Cambodia-based call centre gang, was arrested at the Thai immigration checkpoint in Aranyaprathet district of Sa Kaeo province on Tuesday night.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305113-call-centre-gang-suspect-apprehended-at-aranyaprathet/

 

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Two cases of new COVID Omicron sub-variant reported in Thailand

 

 

Two new cases of COVID-19 Omicron sub-variant HK.3 infection have recently been detected in Thailand, but both patients have already recovered and their symptoms were not serious, said Dr. Supakit Sirilak, director-general of the Medical Sciences Department today (Wednesday).

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305114-two-cases-of-new-covid-omicron-sub-variant-reported-in-thailand/

 

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“Thailand Privilege Card" Marks 20th Anniversary

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - "Thailand Privilege Card" marks its 20th anniversary with a rebranding initiative as it introduces a new product that entices foreigners to seek long-term stays in Thailand.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305115-“thailand-privilege-card-marks-20th-anniversary/

 

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Srettha: 1st Cabinet Meeting to Discuss Oil Prices

 

 

BANGKOK, Aug 30 (TNA) – The first cabinet meeting will discuss a reduction in oil prices, said prime minister Srettha Thavisin after he held talks with the United Thai Nation Party on Wednesday.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305116-srettha-1st-cabinet-meeting-to-discuss-oil-prices/

 

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Super Full Blue Moon Visible in Thailand Tonight!

 

PHOTO: NARIT

 

The National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand (NARIT) is inviting people to watch the ‘Super Full Moon’ on Wednesday night (August 30th).

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305121-super-full-blue-moon-visible-in-thailand-tonight/

 

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Pattaya Deputy Mayor Vows to Protect Iconic Walking Street Tree

 

PHOTO: TMN Cable TV Pattaya

 

The Deputy Mayor of Pattaya Manoch Nongyai inspected a “historic tree” on Walking Street in South Pattaya on Wednesday, August 30th, to reassure the public that the city will not tear it down after some businesses lodged complaints against it for its outstretched limbs and called for trimming, but not chopping, of the tree.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305124-pattaya-deputy-mayor-vows-to-protect-iconic-walking-street-tree/

 

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