Understanding Thailand’s New Tax Directive on Foreign Income
by Cod Satrusayang

 

The Revenue Department of Thailand recently issued Directive No. 161/2566, dated September 15, stipulating that individuals with foreign-sourced income must include it in their tax calculations for the year they repatriate the income to Thailand. The directive takes effect from January 1, (2024).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308101-understanding-thailand’s-new-tax-directive-on-foreign-income/

 

Digital lottery: Thai man challenges ‘Paotang’ app for unpaid winnings
by Samantha Rose

 

Photo: Sanook

 

A 52 year old man, Sarawuth Jangkina lodged a police complaint after purchasing 20 digital government lottery tickets via the ‘Paotang’ application, which won but were declared as non-winning by the system.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308102-digital-lottery-thai-man-challenges-‘paotang’-app-for-unpaid-winnings/

 

List of “influential figures” complete, next target to be village and sub-district heads
 

 

Village and sub-district heads (Kamnan) who are influential figures in their localities will be dealt with in line with the government’s policy to crack down on dark influences in Thailand, according to Deputy Interior Minister Chada Thaised.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308104-list-of-“influential-figures”-complete-next-target-to-be-village-and-sub-district-heads/

 

Thai-Chinese Chamber urges neutrality in US-China conflict, deeper China ties
by Alex Morgan 

 

Photo: Thai-Chinese Chamber of Commerce/Facebook

 

The Thai-Chinese Chamber of Commerce’s president, Narongsak Puttapornmongkol, has urged the new Thai government to maintain neutrality in the US-China conflict while deepening trade links with China.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308105-thai-chinese-chamber-urges-neutrality-in-us-china-conflict-deeper-china-ties/

 

Thailand’s soft power strategy eyes tech and regulatory overhaul
by Alex Morgan

 

Photo: rockresearch.com

 

Thailand’s soft power is set to receive a significant boost, with creative content experts advocating for the removal of obsolete regulations and the incorporation of cutting-edge technology.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308107-thailand’s-soft-power-strategy-eyes-tech-and-regulatory-overhaul/

 

Thailand flood watch, floods head to Bangkok, Thailand's Lalisa goes 'crazy' : Tim Newton Today - Oct 2

 

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308111-thailand-flood-watch-floods-head-to-bangkok-thailands-lalisa-goes-crazy-tim-newton-today-oct-2/

 

Thailand’s heavy rain forecast puts regions on alert for more flooding ahead
by Mitch Connor 

 

Photo: Freepik.

 

Several regions across Thailand are bracing for more flooding following warnings of heavy rain from tomorrow until next Wednesday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308114-thailand’s-heavy-rain-forecast-puts-regions-on-alert-for-more-flooding-ahead/

 

Kuwaiti Tourist Injured in Overnight Pattaya Hotel Fire
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya — One Kuwaiti tourist was moderately injured in a hotel fire that occurred early on Monday morning in Pattaya, on October 2nd.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308115-kuwaiti-tourist-injured-in-overnight-pattaya-hotel-fire/

 

Viral video: Taxi driver’s ‘you’re too fat’ confrontation leaves passenger speechless
by Samantha Rose 

 

Photo: Sanook.

 

A video of a taxi driver verbally confronting a passenger has gone viral, sparking widespread criticism and discussion online.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308120-viral-video-taxi-driver’s-‘you’re-too-fat’-confrontation-leaves-passenger-speechless/

 

Body Believed to Be Foreigner Found Adrift off Sattahip Coast
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Sattahip —Local fishermen discovered a mysterious body, believed to be that of a foreigner, off the coast of Sattahip district on Saturday, September 30th.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308124-body-believed-to-be-foreigner-found-adrift-off-sattahip-coast/

 

Thai man arrested for raping female financial company worker
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ Thanarit Prakobkure.

 

Police and residents in the eastern province of Rayong worked together until they successfully arrested a Thai man who raped a finance company worker after he hid in the forest for more than 30 hours.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308127-thai-man-arrested-for-raping-female-financial-company-worker/

 

China and Thailand bolster diplomatic ties, visa exemption for Chinese tourists
by Atima Homtientong

 

Picture courtesy of Bangkok Post.

 

China and Thailand, marking 48 years of diplomatic rapport, continue to strengthen their cooperative ties, as highlighted by Han Zhiqiang, the Chinese Ambassador to Thailand, in a recent interview.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308129-china-and-thailand-bolster-diplomatic-ties-visa-exemption-for-chinese-tourists/

 

Thailand and Italy cook up a delicious deal for gastronomy and tourism
by Mitch Connor

 

Photo: Nalinee Taveesin/ AP.

 

A mutual agreement has been reached between Thailand and Italy to collaboratively promote the gastronomy and tourism sectors of both nations, according to Thai trade representative, Nalinee Taveesin.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308130-thailand-and-italy-cook-up-a-delicious-deal-for-gastronomy-and-tourism/

 

Two Bodies Found inside Shipping Container

 

 

BANGKOK, Oct 2 (TNA) – Two bodies believed to be foreigners were found dead inside a shipping container.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308141-two-bodies-found-inside-shipping-container/

 

Midnight mayhem: Drunk passenger attack on Thai taxi driver leads to electrifying collision
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Photo: KhaoSod.

 

During the early hours of today, a drunk passenger attacked a taxi driver, leading to a collision with an electricity pole in Samut Prakan province. The incident occurred on Thepparat Road, Bang Kaew district, where the intoxicated passenger was found unconscious with blood seeping from his ear.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308145-midnight-mayhem-drunk-passenger-attack-on-thai-taxi-driver-leads-to-electrifying-collision/

 

Thailand to host BIMSTEC summit on November 30th

 

 

Thailand has convened a summit of countries on the rim of the Bay of Bengal for the end of next month, according to an informed source.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308153-thailand-to-host-bimstec-summit-on-november-30th/

 

Buoyant EV market raising skill gap concerns

 

EV car charger

 

The EV market in Thailand is growing rapidly thanks largely to the government’s promotional packages to incentivise both car manufacturing and consumers, high fuel costs and increasing awareness about emissions from road-based transportation.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308155-buoyant-ev-market-raising-skill-gap-concerns/

 

Free trade agreements with the EU, UAE and Sri Lanka expected next year

 

 

Thailand is expected to finalise free trade agreements (FTAs) with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), Sri Lanka and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the second and third quarters of next year, which will increase trade volume between Thailand and the three export markets by about US$31 billion, or one trillion baht, annually.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308156-free-trade-agreements-with-the-eu-uae-and-sri-lanka-expected-next-year/

 

Govt Unveils 2024 Budget Plan

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand’s government has disclosed its budget blueprint for the 2024 fiscal year, with a strong emphasis on transparent and efficient financial management.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308157-govt-unveils-2024-budget-plan/

 

PM’s Closed-Door Meeting with Thai Central Bank Governor

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - In a significant turn of events, a private discussion was held between key officials concerning Thailand’s economic and financial landscape. The meeting, which occurred at the Government House, lasted approximately 45 minutes and both parties opted not to give any interviews post-discussion.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308158-pm’s-closed-door-meeting-with-thai-central-bank-governor/

 

Work Hard, Play Hard: Productive Coworking Spaces in Thailand

 

Source: fizkes / Shutterstock.com

 

Thailand — a haven for digital nomads — has also emerged as a competitive market for coworking spaces, catering to a wide variety of workplace needs and not just in Bangkok.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308159-work-hard-play-hard-productive-coworking-spaces-in-thailand/

Villages in Sukhothai flooded as Yom River embankment collapses

 

 

The embankment along the Yom River in Sukhothai province has collapsed in several areas, sending water from the swollen river gushing into riverside farmland and local communities.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308161-villages-in-sukhothai-flooded-as-yom-river-embankment-collapses/

 

PM Orders Comprehensive Assistance for Flood Victims

 

 

BANGKOK, Oct 2 (TNA) – Prime Minister and Finance Minister Srettha Thavisin will convene a meeting with officials from the Royal Irrigation Department this afternoon to assess the flooding situation and discuss comprehensive assistance measures.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308161-villages-in-sukhothai-flooded-as-yom-river-embankment-collapses/?do=findComment&comment=18390856

 

Upskirt offender’s capture unfolds in Bangkok, skirt-chasing days over for Thai pervert

 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod

 

A 29 year old Thai pervert has been arrested in Bangkok for illicitly upskirt filming unsuspecting women. The arrest follows a warrant issued by the South Bangkok Criminal Court on September 15.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308162-upskirt-offender’s-capture-unfolds-in-bangkok-skirt-chasing-days-over-for-thai-pervert/

 

Gold holds its ground: Steady prices shine in market update

 

 

Gold prices remained steady today according to the Gold Traders Association‘s opening market update, with the price of gold ornaments set at 32,650 baht per baht-weight.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308164-gold-holds-its-ground-steady-prices-shine-in-market-update/

Thai farmer’s luxury car market trip turns heads: Viral video hits 8.7 million views

 

Picture courtesy of Sanook

 

A viral video, viewed by 8.7 million people, portrays an intriguing scenario of a Thai man venturing to a local market in his Audi A4 luxury car to sell freshly harvested vegetables. The man’s identity adds to the surprising narrative.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308165-thai-farmer’s-luxury-car-market-trip-turns-heads-viral-video-hits-87-million-views/

 

Friendly catfish steals Thai hearts online with fin-tastic affection

 

Picture courtesy of Sanook

 

A uniquely sociable freshwater catfish, known for its fondness for human interaction, has attracted widespread attention and concern for its well-being. Fish lover Denchai Lueklek shared the extraordinary behaviour of the catfish on his Facebook account.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308169-friendly-catfish-steals-thai-hearts-online-with-fin-tastic-affection/

 

Pheu Thai MPs to ask House to consider Padipat’s suitability as deputy House speaker

 

Adisorn Piengkes (left), Padipat Suntiphada (right)

 

Pheu Thai’s party-list MP Adisorn Piengkes said today (Monday) he and other MPs will propose an urgent motion to the House of Representatives, questioning the suitability of Padipat Suntiphada to remain as deputy House speaker.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308170-pheu-thai-mps-to-ask-house-to-consider-padipat’s-suitability-as-deputy-house-speaker/

 

World Bank Downgrades Thai Economic Growth Forecast

 

 

BANGKOK, Oct 2 (TNA) – The World Bank has released a report in October, revising down its economic growth forecast for Thailand this year to 3.4%, reflecting a slower recovery compared to other countries in the ASEAN region.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308171-world-bank-downgrades-thai-economic-growth-forecast/

 

So-called Activist ‘K 100 Million’ Creates Chaos on Pattaya’s Sukhumvit Road

 

 

A so-called Thai activist, Kanespissanuthep Jakkrapobmahadeja, commonly known as “K 100 million”, was spotted causing a scene in the middle of Sukhumvit Road in Pattaya on Sunday morning, October 1st.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1308092-mysterious-man-in-suit-causes-stir-in-pattaya/?do=findComment&comment=18391129