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Thailand Live Monday 18 September 2023

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Debt moratorium to benefit 7 million farmers and SMEs
by Alex Morgan

 

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Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat has announced that no more than 7 million farmers and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will qualify for the initial phase of the debt moratorium.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306877-debt-moratorium-to-benefit-7-million-farmers-and-smes/

 

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Shares of K-pop agency plunge after Lisa Blackpink reportedly rejects contract renewal offer
 

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Shares of K-pop agency YG Entertainment tumbled almost 9% on Friday after South Korean media reported that Blackpink member Lisa has rejected a contract renewal offer from the agency, reported CNBC news website.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306894-shares-of-k-pop-agency-plunge-after-lisa-blackpink-reportedly-rejects-contract-renewal-offer/

 

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Thai government to tax all income from abroad for tax residents starting 2024
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Thailand’s revenue departments has released new guidelines which will see all income from abroad taxed as personal income tax regardless of whether it was earned income or savings.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306896-thai-government-to-tax-all-income-from-abroad-for-tax-residents-starting-2024/

 

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Trading doubts for trust: Thai Trade representative addresses past controversy
by Atima Homtientong

 

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The newly designated Thai trade representative recently responded to lingering media scepticism regarding her background and qualifications. Nalinee Taveesin insisted that any past misunderstandings had been resolved.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306897-trading-doubts-for-trust-thai-trade-representative-addresses-past-controversy/

 

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Roadside accident: Truck splits in two after lamppost crash
by Nattapong Westwood 

 

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A dramatic incident was recorded by a dashboard camera as a young driver lost control of his vehicle, causing it to crash into a lamppost by the roadside and split into two.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306899-roadside-accident-truck-splits-in-two-after-lamppost-crash/

 

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27 villages in 8 districts of Chiang Mai flooded

 

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Flash floods and river overflows have inundated 27 villages in eight districts of Thailand’s northern province of Chiang Mai, following heavy rain during the weekend, according to the provincial Public Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Office (PDPM).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306903-27-villages-in-8-districts-of-chiang-mai-flooded/

 

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Flowing frustration: Mysterious water bill surge drowns Thai homeowner in questions
by Samantha Rose 

 

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A baffling water bill totalling 2,428 baht has left 42 year old homeowner seeking answers from the Metropolitan Waterworks Authority (MWA).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306905-flowing-frustration-mysterious-water-bill-surge-drowns-thai-homeowner-in-questions/

 

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Monsoon mayhem: TMD forecasts heavy rains for 51 provinces, including Bangkok
by Atima Homtientong

 

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The Thai Meteorological Department issued a warning for heavy rains caused by monsoons affecting 51 provinces across the country, including Bangkok, with 70% of the areas expected to be hit hard.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306907-monsoon-mayhem-tmd-forecasts-heavy-rains-for-51-provinces-including-bangkok/

 

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Mercedes driver faces charges after road rage incident with taxi in Phuket
by Atima Homtientong

 

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A road rage incident involving a Mercedes Benz driver and a taxi driver near the Darasamut Intersection in Phuket, Thailand, resulted in the former facing charges for his violent reaction. The event took place on a Saturday night in September and quickly escalated when the green plate taxi allegedly cut off the Mercedes Benz.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306908-mercedes-driver-faces-charges-after-road-rage-incident-with-taxi-in-phuket/

 

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Thai business department investigates 439 firms for potential nomination violations
by Alex Morgan

 

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In a move to suppress the ‘grey’ market in the fiscal year 2023, the Business Development Department (BDD) investigated 439 companies, suspecting them of acting as nominees for foreign corporations.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306912-thai-business-department-investigates-439-firms-for-potential-nomination-violations/

 

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Identity heist: Thai man’s plastic surgery ploy backfires, friend jailed in case of mistaken identity
by Petch Petpailin

 

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A Thai man resorted to using his friend’s identity to commit a crime and then underwent plastic surgery in an attempt to evade capture.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306914-identity-heist-thai-man’s-plastic-surgery-ploy-backfires-friend-jailed-in-case-of-mistaken-identity/

 

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Padipat’s trip to Singapore is above board – House speaker

 

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The much-criticized planned trip to Singapore by Deputy House Speaker Padipat Suntiphada is a working visit and is permissible under parliamentary regulations, said the House speaker on Monday.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306932-padipat’s-trip-to-singapore-is-above-board-–-house-speaker/

 

Deputy House speaker defends trip to Singapore

 

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First deputy House speaker Padipat Santiphada

 

Deputy House speaker Padipat Suntiphada has defended his planned Singapore trip, saying people should not jump the gun in criticising him or his trip.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306932-padipat’s-trip-to-singapore-is-above-board-–-house-speaker/?do=findComment&comment=18356756

 

Deputy House speaker defends trip to Singapore

 

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First deputy House speaker Padipat Santiphada

 

Deputy House speaker Padipat Suntiphada has defended his planned Singapore trip, saying people should not jump the gun in criticising him or his trip.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306932-padipat’s-trip-to-singapore-is-above-board-–-house-speaker/?do=findComment&comment=18356756

 

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NESDC casts doubts over domestic consumption rise from digital wallet scheme

 

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Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin attends the Thai Rath Forum 2023, on September 18

 

National Social and Economic Council (NESDC) is unsure that the digital wallet scheme will boost domestic consumption to the level desired by the government, as the current consumption rate remains high.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306933-nesdc-casts-doubts-over-domestic-consumption-rise-from-digital-wallet-scheme/

 

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Funding sources for “digital wallet” scheme will be known in 10 days : Deputy finance minister

 

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The Finance Ministry is expected to have answers within ten days to clear public doubt about the source of funding for the government’s digital wallet scheme and the actual amount of money needed, Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat said today (Monday).

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306933-nesdc-casts-doubts-over-domestic-consumption-rise-from-digital-wallet-scheme/?do=findComment&comment=18356767

 

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Thais to enjoy more cut of electricity charge

 

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The Cabinet has decided today (Monday) to reduce further the electricity rate, to 3.99 baht per unit. This follows last week’s decision to reduce the rate from 4.45 to 4.10 baht/unit.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306934-thais-to-enjoy-more-cut-of-electricity-charge/

 

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Thailand and Laos Hold Talks on Boosting Tourism Cooperation

 

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BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand and Laos have initiated discussions aimed at enhancing tourism collaboration, as they explore measures to attract more visitors to the region.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306935-thailand-and-laos-hold-talks-on-boosting-tourism-cooperation/

Leading Thai Police and Relevant Agencies Discuss Police Reform in Thailand

 

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On September 17th, 2023, the Thai Journalists Association set up a conference on “Police Reform: Reclaim Faith or Downfall” in Bangkok lectured by Adjunct Professor Wicha Mahakun, a former member of the NCCC, or the National Counter Corruption Commission, Pol. Col. Wirut Sirisawatdibut, a Secretary General of IJR, and Dr. Mana Nimitmongkol, a Secretary General of ACT.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306937-leading-thai-police-and-relevant-agencies-discuss-police-reform-in-thailand/

 

Dengue Fever in Thailand 2023, and some tips to avoid bites

 

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Dengue fever in Thailand, tips to avoid bites

 

With the number of dengue cases in Thailand this year projected to break records, health experts say a whole-of-society approach is what’s needed to help control the surge.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306938-dengue-fever-in-thailand-2023-and-some-tips-to-avoid-bites/

 

Thai economy faces scrutiny amid recession fears and slow pandemic recovery

 

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Photo taken from the Bangkok Post

 

The Thai economy is in the spotlight as concerns over a looming recession persist due to the nation’s weak export outlook and slow recovery from the pandemic.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306939-thai-economy-faces-scrutiny-amid-recession-fears-and-slow-pandemic-recovery/

 

Broken taxi meter mended: Thai good samaritan’s TikKok gesture goes viral

 

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Photo via TikTok @worldmj

 

A kindhearted Thai woman shared a video on TikTok of the moment she helped a struggling taxi driver. She paid the driver an extra 2,350 baht to replace his broken meter.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306942-broken-taxi-meter-mended-thai-good-samaritan’s-tikkok-gesture-goes-viral/

 

Thai gold prices hold steady: 33,000 baht for ornaments and 32,500 baht for bars

 

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Picture courtesy of Khaosod

 

The Gold Traders Association announced that Thai gold prices remain steady today, compared to yesterday’s final prices. The association revealed that the selling price of gold ornaments stands at 33,000 baht per baht weight. This information was obtained from the Gold Traders Association’s website at 9.22am today.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306943-thai-gold-prices-hold-steady-33000-baht-for-ornaments-and-32500-baht-for-bars/

 

Bitcoin blowup: Domestic dispute turns crypto catastrophe with six-hour standoff

 

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Photo: KhaoSod

 

A heated dispute over Bitcoin investment loss led to a domestic violence incident that escalated into a six-hour standoff with the police. The 35 year old husband, Kritsada, shot his wife and barricaded himself in their home in Uthai district, Ayutthaya province, before eventually surrendering to the authorities.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306944-bitcoin-blowup-domestic-dispute-turns-crypto-catastrophe-with-six-hour-standoff/

 

Thai students rally to care for teacher’s child in heartwarming TikTok video

 

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Still image showing the students taking care of the Teacher's child. Photo taken from aungzalalala's TikTok video

 

A heartwarming scene unfolded in a Thai school when a teacher’s young child was cared for by third-year students. The teacher, who had to bring her child to school due to her mother’s illness, was touched by the students’ collective effort.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306945-thai-students-rally-to-care-for-teacher’s-child-in-heartwarming-tiktok-video/

 

Move Forward party warned by Pheu Thai MPs not to “play games”

 

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Pheu Thai MP Khrumanit Sungpoom has warned the Move Forward party about widespread speculation that it plans to engage in political game play by expelling Deputy House Speaker Padipat Suntiphada from the party, so that it can claim the vacant leader of the opposition post and keep Padipat as Deputy House Speaker, but under the banner of another party.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306948-move-forward-party-warned-by-pheu-thai-mps-not-to-“play-games”/

 

Online speculation grows over Kamnan Nok’s actual whereabouts

 

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The mysteries surrounding the detention of convicted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has also caused many to doubt whether Praween Chanklai, “aka “Kamnan Nok”, a prime suspect in the murder of a police officer, is really being detained in Bangkok Remand Prison.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306949-online-speculation-grows-over-kamnan-nok’s-actual-whereabouts/

 

Sattahip Pub Worker Hospitalized After Excessive Drinking Battle with Patron

 

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PHOTO: ข่าวคนชล

 

A barman in Chonburi’s Sattahip district was admitted to a hospital after falling unconscious and suffering a health crisis following an intense drinking battle with a customer.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1306950-sattahip-pub-worker-hospitalized-after-excessive-drinking-battle-with-patron/

 

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