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Thailand’s mega New Year’s Eve countdown bash at ICONSIAM promises fun and surprises
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

Prepare for a dazzling extravaganza as Thailand gears up for an unparalleled New Year’s Eve countdown bash at ICONSIAM‘s River Park.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312919-thailand’s-mega-new-year’s-eve-countdown-bash-at-iconsiam-promises-fun-and-surprises/

 

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Thailand’s duty-free dream: Govt’s five-pronged plan to woo tourists and shoppers
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

In a move to transform Thailand into an irresistible haven for tourists and shoppers alike, the government has unleashed a five-pronged plan that could turn the Land of Smiles into a duty-free paradise.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312923-thailand’s-duty-free-dream-govt’s-five-pronged-plan-to-woo-tourists-and-shoppers/

 

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Thief steals 88 gold necklaces worth at least 17 million baht in Chiang Mai
by Petch Petpailin

 

Photo via Facebook/ ศูนย์ข่าว ส.ว.ท.

 

A Thai man stole 88 gold necklaces from Yaowarat Krungthep Gold Shop in Lotus’s supermarket in the Fang district in the northern province of Chiang Mai yesterday. Each gold necklace was worth 200,000 to 500,000 baht causing losses of at least 17 million baht.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312924-thief-steals-88-gold-necklaces-worth-at-least-17-million-baht-in-chiang-mai/

 

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Rayong village chief fires gun during Loy Krathong Festival causing panic (video)
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

A village chief instigated fear and commotion today in Nikhom Patana, Rayong, by firing a gun during a Loy Krathong Festival at a prominent local temple.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312926-rayong-village-chief-fires-gun-during-loy-krathong-festival-causing-panic-video/

 

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Education Ministry assigned to take urgent steps to improve Thais’ English proficiency

 

 

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has ordered the Education Ministry to come up with measures rapidly, to improve English proficiency among Thai people, students in particular, after Thailand’s very poor ranking on the global Education First (EF) English Proficiency Index 2023.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312930-education-ministry-assigned-to-take-urgent-steps-to-improve-thais’-english-proficiency/

 

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Australian Tourist Allegedly Loses 200,000 Baht to Pickpocket on Pattaya Tour Bus
By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

PHOTO: รักสยาม นิวส์

Pattaya —An Australian tourist expressed frustration after losing all his belongings and a large sum of money allegedly to a pickpocket on a tour bus while traveling to Pattaya to celebrate Loy Krathong.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312931-australian-tourist-allegedly-loses-200000-baht-to-pickpocket-on-pattaya-tour-bus/

 

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Defence Ministry gets first civilian spokesperson

 

File photo : Jirayu Houngsub

 

Jirayu Houngsub, a former Pheu Thai MP, has been appointed a spokesperson for the Ministry of Defence, said Defence Minister Surin Klungsang on Wednesday.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312938-defence-ministry-gets-first-civilian-spokesperson/

 

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Ex-Move Forward MP expelled for sexual harassment joins new political home

 

File photo : Chaiyamparwaan Manpianjit

 

One of the two MPs, who were expelled earlier this month from the Move Forward Party for alleged sexual harassment, has found a new political home.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312940-ex-move-forward-mp-expelled-for-sexual-harassment-joins-new-political-home/

 

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GSB offers Bt50,000 low interest loans to informal debtors

 

 

The Government Savings Bank has announced the introduction of a program of credits, to address the problem of debts owed by Thai people who have borrowed from informal lenders.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312943-gsb-offers-bt50000-low-interest-loans-to-informal-debtors/

 

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“Madam Dear” announces candidacy for Democrat leadership

 

 

Watanya Bunnag, better known locally as “Madam Dear”, officially declared her candidacy today for Democrat party leader.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312944-“madam-dear”-announces-candidacy-for-democrat-leadership/

 

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PM Srettha Leads Environmental Crisis Meeting in Chiang Mai

 

 

CHIANG MAI (NNT) - Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin led a meeting in Chiang Mai province on Wednesday (Nov 29), targeting the serious environmental issues of forest fires, smog, and PM 2.5 pollution.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312945-pm-srettha-leads-environmental-crisis-meeting-in-chiang-mai/

 

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Justice Ministry Reshuffles Top Officials to Strengthen Policy Execution

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Justice has announced a significant restructuring. Pol Maj Suriya Singhakamol is set to move from his current role as the director of the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) to become the deputy permanent secretary for justice. The change, ratified by the Cabinet on November 28, forms a part of the ministry’s broader strategy to bolster policy execution.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312946-justice-ministry-reshuffles-top-officials-to-strengthen-policy-execution/

 

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Thailand Celebrates Another Safe Return of Citizens from Israel

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand welcomed the safe return of two citizens previously detained abroad, marking a diplomatic victory for the country. The duo arrived at Israel’s Al Shamir Medical Center, where they were greeted by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara and a group of Thai officials.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312948-thailand-celebrates-another-safe-return-of-citizens-from-israel/

 

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Thailand Gears Up for 2026 IMF-World Bank Meetings

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand has been selected to host the prestigious 2026 annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank, marking the country’s 2nd time hosting these major global financial conferences since 1991.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312949-thailand-gears-up-for-2026-imf-world-bank-meetings/

 

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Finance Min Readies to Expedite National Policy to Resolve Unregulated Debt Issues

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Finance is taking proactive steps to address unregulated debt problems, aligning with national policy.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312951-finance-min-readies-to-expedite-national-policy-to-resolve-unregulated-debt-issues/

 

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Japan Signs Agreement to Purchase 5,000 Tons of Thai Bananas

 

 

NAKHON RATCHASIMA, Nov 29 (TNA) – The Department of International Trade Promotion led a Japanese buyer delegation to sign a purchase agreement for bananas with farmers in Nakhon Ratchasima Province.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312952-japan-signs-agreement-to-purchase-5000-tons-of-thai-bananas/

 

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Foreign Holdings of Thai Stock Market Hit Record High

 

 

The value of foreign holdings of Thai shares as of August 2023 was recorded at US$168.05 billion (THB5.87 trillion), driven mainly by price increases in some stocks and IPO stocks of new listings, according to the Stock Exchange of Thailand’s SET Note Vol. 16/2023. 

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312953-foreign-holdings-of-thai-stock-market-hit-record-high/

 

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BOT Maintains Interest Rate at 2.50%

 

 

BANGKOK, Nov 29 (TNA) – The Bank of Thailand’s Monetary Policy Committee has decided to keep the policy interest rate at 2.50 percent, with the Thai economy projected to expand by 2.4 and 3.2 percent in 2023 and 2024, respectively.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312954-bot-maintains-interest-rate-at-250/

 

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CAAT Addresses Complaints Over Flight Rescheduling by Nok Air

 

 

On November 28th, 2023, the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) publicly revealed a discussion with Nok Air during meetings on November 13th and 20th, on complaints about rescheduling flights frequently.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312955-caat-addresses-complaints-over-flight-rescheduling-by-nok-air/

 

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Thailand TCS Officers Raid Alleged Criminal Network Worth 1.3 Billion Baht

 

 

On November 29th, 2023, Thai technology crime suppression (TCS) officers held a press conference on a raid operation that they called “ Shutdown One Billion Hybrid Scam” on an alleged transnational criminal organization in 5 locations in Bangkok and Samut Prakan.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312956-thailand-tcs-officers-raid-alleged-criminal-network-worth-13-billion-baht/

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Thailand will welcome 25 million foreign visitors for 2023

 

Flickr/Tore Bustad

 

The Tourism Authority of Thailand says the country is set to meet its target of 25 million overseas visitors by the end of 2023. Nation Thailand reports that between January 1 and November 25, the kingdom welcomed 24,081,613 foreign arrivals.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312957-thailand-will-welcome-25-million-foreign-visitors-for-2023/

 

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No evidence of naked short selling in Thai stock market, says ASCO

 

Photo: Bangkok Post

 

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) and the Association of Securities Companies (ASCO) confirmed that there is no occurrence of naked short selling within the Thai exchange. This comes amidst the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) request for ASCO members to align their short-sell guidelines with those of the SEC.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312958-no-evidence-of-naked-short-selling-in-thai-stock-market-says-asco/

 

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Thai Investigation Police Raid Illegal Gambling Den in Nonthaburi Hotel

 

 

On November 29th, 2023, Thai investigation officers launched a search operation at a large illegal gambling den in a hotel in the Ngamwongwan area, Nonthaburi, according to the criminal court warrant.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312959-thai-investigation-police-raid-illegal-gambling-den-in-nonthaburi-hotel/

 

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Female Bangkok teacher accused of sexually assaulting schoolgirl

 

Photo via Facebook/ ฅนมีสี

 

A 12 year old schoolgirl from the Nong Chok district of Bangkok accused a female teacher of sexually assaulting her and luring her into sending explicit pictures and pornography.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312961-female-bangkok-teacher-accused-of-sexually-assaulting-schoolgirl/

 

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Suspected Drug Dealer Dies in Chonburi Motorbike Crash

 

PHOTO: TMN Cable TV Pattaya

 

A motorcyclist, who was suspected of being a drug dealer by Banglamung police, was found dead following a crash on Motorway 7 inbound to Chonburi.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312963-suspected-drug-dealer-dies-in-chonburi-motorbike-crash/

 

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Taxi rider in Pattaya nabbed for overcharging 1,600 baht for 3-kilometre trip

 

Photo via Facebook/ ค้นข่าวnews and สายตรงนายกเมืองพัทยา

 

Mueang Pattaya Police Station officers arrested a motorcycle taxi rider without a permit for overcharging two passengers 1,600 baht for a 3-kilometre trip to Pattaya International Fireworks Festival. The suspect shipped the blame onto another rider.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312966-taxi-rider-in-pattaya-nabbed-for-overcharging-1600-baht-for-3-kilometre-trip/

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Chachoengsao truck collision claims life of local street vendor

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

A tragic incident took place at 9.30am today when an 18-wheel truck collided with a motorcycle, resulting in the death of a local street vendor. The event occurred on the temporary two-lane road in front of the Luang Por Utama temple, in the city of Chachoengsao.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312967-chachoengsao-truck-collision-claims-life-of-local-street-vendor/

 

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Female party entertainer accuses police officer of rape and physical assault

 

Photo via ThaiRath

 

A female party entertainer in the northern province of Lamphun accused a police officer of raping and physically assaulting her. The accused officer denied the allegations.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312968-female-party-entertainer-accuses-police-officer-of-rape-and-physical-assault/

 

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Pervy Phuket man arrested for string of motorbike assaults

 

Picture courtesy of Eakkapop Thongtub

 

Police in Thalang, Phuket, arrested a Thai man in connection with an unsettling string of assaults on women. The suspect, a 34 year old man was apprehended for a series of incidents in which he pursued women on motorbikes and molested them.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312969-pervy-phuket-man-arrested-for-string-of-motorbike-assaults/

 

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A 23 year old man found shot dead in southern Thailand: Police launch manhunt

 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

The tragic end of a 23 year old man suffering from panic and depression disorders was discovered in his employer’s house, where he was found shot dead in the bedroom. Police officers are actively hunting down the suspect as the investigation continues.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1312970-a-23-year-old-man-found-shot-dead-in-southern-thailand-police-launch-manhunt/