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Pattaya police raid love hotels to prevent underage sexual activities

by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ หนังสือพิมพ์ 4 เหล่าทัพ

 

Mueang Pattaya Police Station officers raided several love hotels in the city to stamp out underage guests indulging in illegal underage sexual activities and prevent sexual assaults on Loy Krathong Day.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312818-pattaya-police-raid-love-hotels-to-prevent-underage-sexual-activities/

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Civil service starting salaries to rise by 10%

 

 

The cabinet approved a 10% salary increase over the next two years today, for newly-recruited government officials, to begin in the middle of next year, tentatively.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312839-civil-service-starting-salaries-to-rise-by-10/

 

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DSI chief axed

 

The DSI Facebook page published a photo of Suriya who wrote, ‘I had known that this day would come on the first day I took the leadership of this office. I chose my own way. I’m not sorry; I did my best. I felt honoured to work with you.”

 

The director-general of the Department of Special Investigation (DSI), Pol Col Suriya Singhakamol, has been removed and appointed as the deputy permanent secretary of justice by the cabinet.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312840-dsi-chief-axed/

 

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PM announces comprehensive plan to address informal debt problem

 

 

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin declared the government’s determination today to address the chronic informal debt problem, which is affecting many people, by mobilising the police, local officials nationwide and the Finance Ministry to help in mediating settlement of informal debts with creditors in a manner which is fair to both parties and which will enable debtors to maintain their dignity.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312841-pm-announces-comprehensive-plan-to-address-informal-debt-problem/

 

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Thai-Chinese Meeting Addresses Negative Film Impact on Tourism

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thai and Chinese officials recently met to address concerns stemming from a Chinese film that negatively depicted Thailand, causing worry among Chinese tourists.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312842-thai-chinese-meeting-addresses-negative-film-impact-on-tourism/

 

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Cabinet Approves Draft Clean Air Act

 

 

BANGKOK, Nov 28 (TNA) – The Cabinet on Tuesday approved a draft clean air act to reduce pollution.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312843-cabinet-approves-draft-clean-air-act/

 

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Air India to begin direct flights between Delhi and Phuket

 

Indian Wedding in Phuket

 

As part of its ongoing expansion in Southeast Asia, Air India will begin operating direct flights from Delhi to Phuket. Travel Daily News reports that the non-stop service will launch on December 15, to meet tourist and trade demand. Between now and May 2024, Thailand offers visa-free entry for stays of up to 30 days for travellers from India.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312846-air-india-to-begin-direct-flights-between-delhi-and-phuket/

 

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Thai authorities demand registration for individuals holding over five SIM cards

 

Photo courtesy of ThailandeSIM.com

 

Under the leadership of Prasert Chantraruangthong, the Committee for the Prevention and Suppression of Cybercrime has mandated the registration of individuals possessing more than five SIM card numbers.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312847-thai-authorities-demand-registration-for-individuals-holding-over-five-sim-cards/

 

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Violence against women and children in Thailand triples in 2022

 

Photo via Woman and Men Progressive Movement Foundation (WMP)

 

The Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth) and Woman and Men Progressive Movement Foundation (WMP) reported that violence against women and children in Thailand tripled in 2022 compared to the previous year.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312849-violence-against-women-and-children-in-thailand-triples-in-2022/

 

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Rice and shine: Thai government dishes out financial aid to farmers through BAAC

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

The Thai government initiated a financial aid programme for rice farmers, channelling through the Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC).

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312850-rice-and-shine-thai-government-dishes-out-financial-aid-to-farmers-through-baac/

 

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Miraculous escape from Gaza hellfire: Thai worker’s astonishing tale of survival

 

Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

In the aftermath of the conflict in Gaza, Thai worker Wanchai Monsena defies death and lives to recount a harrowing tale of survival.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312851-miraculous-escape-from-gaza-hellfire-thai-worker’s-astonishing-tale-of-survival/

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Thailand’s film industry is set for transformation with new self-regulation bill

 

Photo courtesy of Pattaya News

 

Thailand‘s film industry is poised for a significant transformation following the finalisation of the draft for a new Movies and Games Bill by the Ministry of Culture.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312852-thailand’s-film-industry-is-set-for-transformation-with-new-self-regulation-bill/

 

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Car crash with suspected alcohol influence in Tha Phra tunnel obstructs Bangkok traffic

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

A car accident involving a Honda Jazz car and a Mazda CX3 occurred inside the Tha Phra tunnel in Bangkok, leading to the Honda Jazz flipping over and obstructing the road.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312853-car-crash-with-suspected-alcohol-influence-in-tha-phra-tunnel-obstructs-bangkok-traffic/

 

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Bangkok’s Loy Krathong cleanup sees 640,000 eco-friendly wonders whisked away

 

Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

Following the Loy Krathong Festival Bangkok’s waterways were cleared of nearly 640,000 Krathongs, most of which were crafted from natural, biodegradable materials.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312854-bangkok’s-loy-krathong-cleanup-sees-640000-eco-friendly-wonders-whisked-away/

 

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Pubs and bars in parts of Thailand a step closer to 4am closing

 

 

The Cabinet agreed in principle on Tuesday to an amendment to the Interior Ministry’s regulations which would allow pubs and bars in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, Chon Buri and Koh Samui to stay open until 4am.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312860-pubs-and-bars-in-parts-of-thailand-a-step-closer-to-4am-closing/

 

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