THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Friday 3 November 2023

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Thais trapped in Myanmar are safe : government spokesman
 

This photo taken on November 2 shows Myanmar’s military chief Senior General Min Aung Hlaing (L) speaking during a meeting in Nay Pyi Taw. He said the military will strike back at ethnic armed groups waging an offensive in the north of the country.//AFP

The Thai Embassy in Myanmar is providing shelter for Thais who were trapped in a border town, where fighting between the junta and an ethnic alliance is escalating.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311120-thais-trapped-in-myanmar-are-safe-government-spokesman/

 

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Cold season may arrive in mid-November, last just a month

 

File photo : Doi Inthanon National Park is covered with frost in winter.//Photo by National Park Department

 

The cold season in Thailand may arrive in the middle of this month, about two weeks later than usual, and it may only last about a month.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311130-cold-season-may-arrive-in-mid-november-last-just-a-month/

 

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Thai Hostages held by Hamas and other militants : Thai FM

 

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara (L) met with the Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Hassen Shoukry (R) in Cairo.

 

Thai Foreign Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara said today that the 23 Thai hostages taken in Israel are being held by Hamas and other militant groups. As such, negotiations must be held with multiple captors.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311131-thai-hostages-held-by-hamas-and-other-militants-thai-fm/

 

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Myanmar military using foreigners including Thais as human shields

 

In this file photo taken on March 8, members of the ethnic rebel group Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA) take part in a training exercise at their base camp in the forest in Myanmar’s northern Shan State.

 

Myanmar’s military junta has used foreigners including Thais as human shields in northeastern Shan State, where fighting the junta and an ethnic alliance is escalating, according to The Irrawaddy online.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311132-myanmar-military-using-foreigners-including-thais-as-human-shields/

 

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Thais Prefer Asia Pacific Destinations for Year-End Trips

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Global Travel Intentions Study commissioned by Visa has revealed that Thai travelers are favoring Asia Pacific destinations for their year-end travel plans. The study said the top five international leisure destinations for Thai travelers in 2023 are Japan, South Korea, Mainland China, Australia, and Singapore.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311133-thais-prefer-asia-pacific-destinations-for-year-end-trips/

 

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Government to Debut Optional Bi-Monthly Salary Payment for Civil Servants in December

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Thai government has announced a plan to start offering civil servants the option of receiving their salary in bi-monthly payments. The initiative aims to alleviate financial burdens for lower-ranking civil servants and to improve liquidity.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311134-government-to-debut-optional-bi-monthly-salary-payment-for-civil-servants-in-december/

 

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Govt Requested to Review Regulating Sugar Prices

 

 

BANGKOK, Nov 3 (TNA) – Sugar producers are urging the government to review its decision to add sugar to the list of controlled goods.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311135-govt-requested-to-review-regulating-sugar-prices/

 

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Entertainment Venues to Open Until 4 AM Starting December 15

 

 

BANGKOK, Nov 3 (TNA) – Prime Minister and Finance Minister Srettha Thavisin held a meeting with various parties to discuss extending the operating hours of nighttime entertainment venues until 4 AM, starting from December 15.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311136-entertainment-venues-to-open-until-4-am-starting-december-15/

 

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Raising Long-Tailed Japanese Chickens: A Lucrative New Business

 

 

KHON KAEN, Nov 3 (TNA) – The ancient Japanese breed of chickens known as “Onagadori” or Long-Tailed Japanese Chickens is a beautiful bird traditionally raised by the upper noble class of Japanese society.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311137-raising-long-tailed-japanese-chickens-a-lucrative-new-business/

 

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Car driver escapes with minor injuries in tunnel collision

 

PHOTO: WeR News

 

A car driver has had a lucky escape after the sedan she was driving collided with an oil delivery truck in a Phuket underpass. The incident took place in the island’s Samkong Underpass (next to the big Lotus’s store) around 4.15am yesterday, November 2.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311138-car-driver-escapes-with-minor-injuries-in-tunnel-collision/

 

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Phuket officials meet to discuss solutions to ease Thepkasattri Road traffic

 

PHOTO: All Trails

 

Talks are continuing on a proposed new road linking Kathu and Srisoontorn, to ease the turgid congestion along  Thepkassattri Road and provide a new route to Phuket International Airport. The Phuket News reports that the working group overseeing the project has agreed to begin the required surveys and inspections and to draw up maps of land boundaries.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311139-phuket-officials-meet-to-discuss-solutions-to-ease-thepkasattri-road-traffic/

 

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Arrest warrants issued for two officials suspected of helping prisoner escape

 

Maharaj Nakhon Si Thammarat Hospital. PHOTO: Thailand Medical News

 

Two public servants are being sought by police on suspicion of helping a convicted criminal escape. The Nakhon Si Thammarat provincial court has issued arrest warrants for the unnamed officials, as the hunt for 37 year old escapee Chaowalit Thongduang continues.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311140-arrest-warrants-issued-for-two-officials-suspected-of-helping-prisoner-escape/

 

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