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Tourism operators in Chiang Mai brace for high season

By Peter Roche

 

PHOTO: Wikimedia

Chiang Mai officials and tourism operators have met to discuss preparation for the forthcoming high season, including measures to deal with crime.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305608-tourism-operators-in-chiang-mai-brace-for-high-season/

 

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Heroic Thai husband’s defence of pregnant wife ends in fatal stabbing
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ Chonyuen Wisutthipat.

 

A Thai man defending his pregnant wife from an attack from a man with mental health issues wielding a knife was fatally stabbed in the chest.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305609-heroic-thai-husband’s-defence-of-pregnant-wife-ends-in-fatal-stabbing/

 

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Advice on military reform offered to Thailand’s new Defence Minister
 

Photo from Facebook: Somchai Srisutthiyakorn

Former election commissioner Somchai Srisutthiyakorn has offered some advice to Defence Minister Sutin Klungsang regarding military reform, suggesting that he should not follow everything told to him by the military’s top brass, following their informal meeting on Sunday at Government House.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305610-advice-on-military-reform-offered-to-thailand’s-new-defence-minister/

 

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Lack of compromise delays House Standing Committee chair assignments

 

 

A meeting of political parties to assign the chairs of 35 House Standing Committees yesterday (Monday) made no progress, as the parties refused to compromise, according to Pichet Chuamuangphan, second deputy House spokesman.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305622-lack-of-compromise-delays-house-standing-committee-chair-assignments/

 

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New Cabinet shines light on the dark side of Thai politics

 

 

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin’s Cabinet is poised to take up its duties after being sworn in before His Majesty the King on Tuesday. The new government is due to deliver its policy statement in Parliament on Monday (August 11). However, controversy has erupted over the appointment of certain ministers, given their questionable backgrounds and tainted records.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305603-latest-cabinet-line-up-at-a-glance/?do=findComment&comment=18327975

 

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Antiquities get a new life at the Fine Arts Department’s CSNM

 

Historical stone sculptures stand in rows at the Central Storage of National Museums

 

Located 60 kilometres north of Bangkok in Pathum Thani province, the Central Storage of National Museums (CSNM) is a haven for archaeologists, researchers, scholars, and art enthusiasts.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305624-antiquities-get-a-new-life-at-the-fine-arts-department’s-csnm/

 

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Antiquities get a new life at the Fine Arts Department’s CSNM

 

Historical stone sculptures stand in rows at the Central Storage of National Museums

 

Located 60 kilometres north of Bangkok in Pathum Thani province, the Central Storage of National Museums (CSNM) is a haven for archaeologists, researchers, scholars, and art enthusiasts.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305624-antiquities-get-a-new-life-at-the-fine-arts-department’s-csnm/

 

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Oil Spill Cleanup Underway

 

 

CHONBURI, Sept 5 (TNA) – The Thai Oil Pcl. is working to mitigate the impact of the oil spill incident which includes the ongoing removal of the oil slick, estimated at approximately 60,000 liters, the company said in its statement.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305516-sriracha-oil-spill-under-control/?do=findComment&comment=18328002

 

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Boy showing off sword ends in stabbing, 13 year old friend dies

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

In a tragic accident, a 16 year old boy stands accused of inadvertently stabbing to death his 13 year old friend while showing off his sword. The tragic incident took place in Nong Han, in the northern Thai province of Udon Thani, where local police are now investigating the case.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305625-boy-showing-off-sword-ends-in-stabbing-13-year-old-friend-dies/

 

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Thai hotel industry fears revenue and tax loss over reclassifying small properties

 

Photo by Norbert Braun on Unsplash

 

The Thai Hotels Association (THA) voiced concerns over recent ministerial regulations that exclude accommodations with fewer than eight rooms and 30 guests from being classified as hotels. The THA predicts this new rule will result in a 15-20% decrease in hotel tourism revenue, heightened safety risks, and loss of tax revenue.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305626-thai-hotel-industry-fears-revenue-and-tax-loss-over-reclassifying-small-properties/

 

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Buzz around relic-embedded Buddha statue in Ban Khai District

 

Image courtesy of Sanook

 

A renowned temple in the Ban Khai District of Rayong recently created a buzz with the construction of a colourful rendition of the Buddha statue, featuring vibrant green, yellow, and red hues. This edition, known as the Wat Taek version of the Buddha, also comprises relics of famous eastern monks, making it a hot topic among Buddhist statue enthusiasts.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305627-buzz-around-relic-embedded-buddha-statue-in-ban-khai-district/

 

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PM Srettha urges public to trust his government

 

 

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has asked the public to have faith in his government, as he vowed to put economic policies promised during the election campaign into immediate practice.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305632-pm-srettha-urges-public-to-trust-his-government/

 

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EGAT expects “Utility Green Tariff” to be announced around year-end

 

Warit Rattanachuen, Assistant Governor, EGAT

 

The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) is expected to announce a new energy price structure, which is known as the “Utility Green Tariff” (UGT), at year end or early next year, in the hope that it will attract multinational corporations to invest in renewable energy mega projects in Thailand.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305633-egat-expects-“utility-green-tariff”-to-be-announced-around-year-end/

 

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Deputy police chief in Cambodia seeking help to track down call centre gang members

 

 

Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn, the deputy national police, is in Cambodia today (Tuesday) to seek cooperation from police there in the arrests of nine Thai and Chinese suspects working in a call centre gang.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1305634-deputy-police-chief-in-cambodia-seeking-help-to-track-down-call-centre-gang-members/

 

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