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A former chairman of Baker McKenzie, an international law firm with offices in Thailand and a member of the National Reform Council has come out strongly against a recent move by the Revenue Department to change a 38-year regulation applicable to foreigners with overseas income on several grounds including the legality of the order and its broader impact on the Thai economy moving forward.

Top lawyer and former member of the National Reform Council, along with others, calls for a new Revenue Code and for Thailand to compete with World tax havens such as Singapore and Hong Kong.

 

Change in the tax law does target expats living in Thailand and extends reporting obligations
by Joseph O' Connor

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311285-change-in-the-tax-law-does-target-expats-living-in-thailand-and-extends-reporting-obligations/

 

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Russian Man Causes Multiple-Motorcycle Collision Late Night in Pattaya, Refuses Alcohol Test and Tries to Escape
By Kittisak Phalaharn

 

 

Pattaya—At 2:00 AM, on November 4th, 2023, Pattaya City police officers received a multiple-motorcycle collision report in Bang Lamung, Chonburi.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311287-russian-man-causes-multiple-motorcycle-collision-late-night-in-pattaya-refuses-alcohol-test-and-tries-to-escape/

 

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Couple Injured, Three Kids Flee in Terror From Brazen Daylight Shooting and Kidnapping Attempt in East Pattaya
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Banglamung – A couple were injured from gunshot wounds while three kids fled in terror after an unknown male suspect opened fire at them in what Nongprue police are calling a debt-related incident over the weekend.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311288-couple-injured-three-kids-flee-in-terror-from-brazen-daylight-shooting-and-kidnapping-attempt-in-east-pattaya/

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Thai Police Seize Over 400 Illegal Blank and BB Guns Worth 4 Million Baht in Bangkok Warehouse Raid
By Kittisak Phalaharn

 

 

Bangkok—On November 2nd, 2023, Anti-Trafficking In Persons (ATP) officers were dispatched to search two warehouses in the Suksawat area, Rat Burana, Bangkok, on a search warrant from Thonburi Criminal Court.

 

Full story: 

https://aseannow.com/topic/1311289-thai-police-seize-over-400-illegal-blank-and-bb-guns-worth-4-million-baht-in-bangkok-warehouse-raid/

 

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Suthin Dared To Find Out Truth About ISOC’s ‘Secret Funding’
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Defence Minister Suthin Khlangsang next to ISOC logo. Photo: Matichon

 

DEFENCE MINISTER SUTHIN Khlangsang has been dared to look into “secret funding” regularly provided for missions of the Internal Security Operations Command and see to it that it does not slip into the pockets of army generals.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311290-suthin-dared-to-find-out-truth-about-isoc’s-‘secret-funding’/

 

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Night Venue Operators Say 4 A.M. Closure Will Greatly Boost Revenue
by TNR Staff

 

A band playing music in a nightclub. Photo: Unsplash

 

NIGHT entertainment venue operators expect the extended closure to 4 a.m. in certain areas of four provinces, namely Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket and Chonburi, from Dec. 15 onwards as announced by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin will greatly increase revenue during the New Year holidays, Matichon newspaper.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311291-night-venue-operators-say-4-am-closure-will-greatly-boost-revenue/

 

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2 More Thai Workers Dead, One More Taken Hostage
by TNR Staff 

 

Palestinians push an ambulance after a convoy of ambulances was hit, at the entrance of Al Shifa Hospital in Gaza City on Nov. 3, 2023. Photo: Reuters/Anas al-Shareef and published by CNA

 

THE FOREIGN Ministry said this evening (Nov. 4) two more Thai workers had died in the Israel-Hamas war raising the death toll to 34 while one more was taken hostage increasing to 24 the number of Thais held captive by Hamas fighters, Naewna newspaper said.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311292-2-more-thai-workers-dead-one-more-taken-hostage/

 

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Anti-land bridge banners emerge in Phato district of Chumphon province
 

 

Banners opposing the government’s land bridge mega project have surfaced in Phato district of Chumphon province and conservation groups will hold a forum for discussion of the project at the Phato Tambon Administrative Organisation’s office on November 15th.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311293-anti-land-bridge-banners-emerge-in-phato-district-of-chumphon-province/

 

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Possession of more than 5 meth pills to constitute dealing
 

 

Public health, anti-narcotic officials and the police have reached a consensus that possessing more than five meth pills will constitute dealing in the drug, as the Thai government escalates the fight against the scourge of methamphetamine use.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311294-possession-of-more-than-5-meth-pills-to-constitute-dealing/

 

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Norse Atlantic Airways launches direct flights between Oslo and Bangkok
by Kanlayakorn Pengrattana

 

Photo of the welcoming ceremony of the inaugural flight of Norse Atlantic Airways between Oslo and Thailand.

Norse Atlantic Airways recently launched its first direct flight between Oslo, Norway and Bangkok, Thailand on 2 November 2023 in an attempt to strengthen ties and cultural exchange between the two countries.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311295-norse-atlantic-airways-launches-direct-flights-between-oslo-and-bangkok/

 

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Airbus Targets 20% Growth in Thai Helicopter Market

by Krajangwit Johjit

 

    
BANGKOK (NNT) - Airbus has set its sights on expanding its helicopter division in Thailand, expecting to tap into a growth potential of 20%. The anticipated increase in demand is largely due to the need for helicopters in disaster relief, search and rescue operations, and maritime security across Southeast Asia.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311296-airbus-targets-20-growth-in-thai-helicopter-market/

 

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Village Headman, Boy Killed At Mor Lam Shooting
by TNR Staff 

 

Mor lam show shooting victims being taken to the hospital.

 

A YOUTH high on drugs and wielding a pistol killed a village headman and a boy during a traditional mor lam music show in Kalasin after he barged in to defend a younger friend being attacked by a rival gang of youths but fired seven shots upon suddenly falling there, Naewna newspaper said today (Nov 5).

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311297-village-headman-boy-killed-at-mor-lam-shooting/

 

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Thai Deputy Prime Minister Warns Entertainment Venues that Extended Hours Do Not Cover Alcohol Sales
By Kittisak Phalaharn

 

At 2:30 PM, on November 4th, 2023, Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, the Deputy Prime Minister, stated to Thai national media about a recent announcement on nighttime service hours to 4 AM in entertainment districts during the Kathina ceremony (Buddhist festival) in Surin.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311298-thai-deputy-prime-minister-warns-entertainment-venues-that-extended-hours-do-not-cover-alcohol-sales/

 

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Not aliens or Northern lights: Professor explains Kaeng Krachan’s mysterious green glow
By Online Reporter

 

 
Image: Kananak Sookjai / เขาพะเนินทุ่ง อุทยานแห่งชาติแก่งกระจาน จ.เพชรบุรี

A professor from Kasetsart University has offered an explanation to the mysterious green lights that were seen above Kaeng Krachan National Park this past weekend.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311299-not-aliens-or-northern-lights-professor-explains-kaeng-krachan’s-mysterious-green-glow/

 

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Phuket PSU students unite for safe sex initiative

By Peter Roche

 

PHOTO: Students prepare safe sex packs at PSU

To start with, a big thanks to the Phuket Love You Club and Carex Condom Company.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311300-phuket-psu-students-unite-for-safe-sex-initiative/

 

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Thailand economy: Fiscal position to suffer due to government policies like digital wallet scheme
by Alex Morgan

 

Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

Thailand’s fiscal position is predicted to face a downturn in the medium term, according to analysts, as the government advances populist policies such as the digital wallet scheme.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311301-thailand-economy-fiscal-position-to-suffer-due-to-government-policies-like-digital-wallet-scheme/

 

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Pattaya’s Jomtien Beach to host inaugural Lullah festival
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of Pattaya Mail

 

The sandy shores of Pattaya‘s Jomtien Beach are poised to host the inaugural Lullah Fest 2023 Street Food & Party On The Beach. This vibrant event, set to take place from November 17 to 19, is already stirring up excitement.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311302-pattaya’s-jomtien-beach-to-host-inaugural-lullah-festival/

 

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Chon Buri: Huge haul of undisclosed animal carcasses seized by Livestock Department
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of Pattaya News

 

The quiet humdrum of Pattaya was broken yesterday by a significant operation led by the Chon Buri Department of Livestock.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311303-chon-buri-huge-haul-of-undisclosed-animal-carcasses-seized-by-livestock-department/

 

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Most respondents disagree with ISOC dissolution – Super Poll
 

 

Given a choice between disbanding political parties or the Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC), 70.2% of respondents to Super Poll say they would prefer to see political parties being dissolved, compared to 29.8% who want ISOC disbanded.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311304-most-respondents-disagree-with-isoc-dissolution-–-super-poll/

 

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Most poll respondents do not want “digital wallet” means tested – NIDA Poll

 

 

More than half of the respondents to a recent opinion poll want the 10,000 baht one-time benefit, under the digital wallet scheme, to be given to every Thai who is 16 or over, regardless of their wealth.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311305-most-poll-respondents-do-not-want-“digital-wallet”-means-tested-–-nida-poll/

 

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‘I Am Nobody’s Puppet’: PM
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

De facto Pheu Thai boss Thaksin Shinawatra, left, and Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin,right. Photos: Thai Rath

 

PRIME MINISTER SRETTHA Thavisin has apparently vented his frustration saying he virtually is “no puppet” under control of de facto Pheu Thai boss Thaksin Shinawatra or any other persons.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311306-‘i-am-nobody’s-puppet’-pm/

 

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ISOC Missions Can No Longer Be Run As In Cold War Era: PM
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin attending a meeting at Internal Security Operations Command recently. Photo: Thai Rath

 

THE INTERNAL SECURITY Operations Command’s missions can no longer be carried out as in the Cold War era which ended long ago, according to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311307-isoc-missions-can-no-longer-be-run-as-in-cold-war-era-pm/

 

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Foreigner Arrested at Phuket Airport for 80 Days of Overstay
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Phuket – A foreigner was arrested at the Phuket International Airport for 80 days of overstay.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311308-foreigner-arrested-at-phuket-airport-for-80-days-of-overstay/

 

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Fatal Collision in Phuket: Two Young Foreigners Dead, One Injured After Car Driver Crashes into Motorcycle
By Kittisak Phalaharn

 

 

Phuket—At 1:00 AM, on November 5th, 2023, the Chalong police officers received an accident report in front of the Friendship Beach Resort, Mueang, Phuket.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311312-fatal-collision-in-phuket-two-young-foreigners-dead-one-injured-after-car-driver-crashes-into-motorcycle/

 

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South Korean Immigration issues prompt diplomatic concerns for Thai tourists
by Bright Choomanee

 

Picture courtesy of PPTVHD36

 

The South Korean Foreign Affairs Ministry has expressed regret over reports of its immigration officials denying entry to Thai tourists, causing diplomatic tensions between the nations, as conveyed by the Thai Foreign Affairs Ministry.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311313-south-korean-immigration-issues-prompt-diplomatic-concerns-for-thai-tourists/

 

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Man Arrested for Allegedly Raping Stepdaughter Since She was Four Years Old in Phuket
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

 

Phuket – A man was arrested after he allegedly raped his stepdaughter since she was four years old until she was a teenager in Phuket.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311314-man-arrested-for-allegedly-raping-stepdaughter-since-she-was-four-years-old-in-phuket/

 

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Two women in Bangkok arrested on fraud charges

 

 

Two women are being held in police custody on fraud charges, for allegedly duping other people into believing that they could arrange for them to appear on a popular TV talk show.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311315-two-women-in-bangkok-arrested-on-fraud-charges/ 

 

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Thai Ministry proposes Clean Air Act to combat rising pollution crisis
by Bright Choomanee

 

Picture courtesy of thainews

 

The Ministry of Natural Resource and Environment (MNRE) is set to introduce a groundbreaking Clean Air Act to address the escalating air pollution concerns that have gripped the nation.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311316-thai-ministry-proposes-clean-air-act-to-combat-rising-pollution-crisis/

 

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Currently Legal Nightlife Zones in Pattaya to Test 4 AM Bar Closings from December 15th

By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya — Legal entertainment zones in Pattaya will get to pioneer 4 AM bar closings after it is implemented on December 15th by the Thai government, revealed Pattaya Mayor Poramase Ngampiches.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311317-currently-legal-nightlife-zones-in-pattaya-to-test-4-am-bar-closings-from-december-15th/

 

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Pattaya Air Suffers ‘Worst’ PM2.5 Hazardous Dust Level
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

 

Pattaya —Pattaya holds the top spot for the highest PM2.5 health-hazardous dust level as of November 5th, 2023.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1311318-pattaya-air-suffers-‘worst’-pm25-hazardous-dust-level/