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Thai economy navigating a maze of challenges

 

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Keeping economic activities open while whittling down the number of COVID-19 cases will be a major task before the authorities in 2022. (Photo by Dan Freeman)

 

The government recently sent a letter to the Council of State, its legal advisor, seeking its opinion on the proposed 500-billion-baht borrowing plan to fund the digital wallet scheme.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314238-thai-economy-navigating-a-maze-of-challenges/

 

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Gastronomic diversity shines: Thailand gains 2 new 2-star and 6 one-star restaurants in the 2024 Michelin Guide

 

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Of the 35 Michelin-starred restaurants, Thailand has welcomed two new two-star and six additional one-star restaurants in the 2024 Michelin Guide Thailand edition, which consists of 447 food establishments: seven with two Michelin Stars, 28 with one Michelin star, 196 Bib Gourmand, and 216 Michelin Selected venues.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314258-gastronomic-diversity-shines-thailand-gains-2-new-2-star-and-6-one-star-restaurants-in-the-2024-michelin-guide/

 

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PM Dampens Speculation About Democrats Joining Coalition
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

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Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin. Photo: Matichon

 

PRIME MINISTER SRETTHA Thavisin today (Dec.13) dampened speculation that the Democrats might possibly skip over from the Move Forward-led opposition bloc to the Pheu Thai-led coalition government sooner or later.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314259-pm-dampens-speculation-about-democrats-joining-coalition/

 

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Body Believed to Be a Foreigner Found Floating in the Sea off Karon, Phuket

By Goongnang Suksawat

 

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PHOTO: Kusoldharm Foundation

 

Karon – A body which is believed to be that of a male foreigner was reportedly found floating in the sea off Karon.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314262-body-believed-to-be-a-foreigner-found-floating-in-the-sea-off-karon-phuket/

 

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Fine Arts Dept wants speedy return of Thai artefacts from USA

 

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The Thai government should expedite its efforts to retrieve Thai artefacts stolen from Si Thep historical park in Phetchabun province and currently held in the United States, said Phanombootra Chandrajoti, director general of the Fine Arts Department.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314266-fine-arts-dept-wants-speedy-return-of-thai-artefacts-from-usa/

 

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Healthcare revolution or expat confusion? Thai Minister unveils game-changing scheme
by Puntid Tantivangphaisa

 

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Photo courtesy of Pattaya Mail

 

In a move that promises to transform healthcare access for foreign nationals and the stateless, Thai Health Minister Cholnan Srikaew is set to launch a registration scheme on January 1 next year.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314267-healthcare-revolution-or-expat-confusion-thai-minister-unveils-game-changing-scheme/

 

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Young transport worker dies in tragic roadside accident in Lampang
by Nattapong Westwood 

 

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Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

A tragic accident has taken a young private transport company worker’s life as he collided with an electricity pole on a roadside, his body flung into the dark forest, unseen by passersby. The incident occurred at 8.45pm yesterday.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314276-young-transport-worker-dies-in-tragic-roadside-accident-in-lampang/

 

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Thai woman manipulated by scammer into swindling her mother
by Petch Petpailin 

 

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Police in the Isaan province of Ubon Ratchathani rescued a 21 year old Thai woman who was manipulated by a call centre scammer into swindling her mother out of 250,000 baht.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314287-thai-woman-manipulated-by-scammer-into-swindling-her-mother/

 

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Minimum wage hikes unlikely to impact Thai goods pricing significantly
by Alex Morgan

 

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The Commerce Ministry’s planning unit has weighed in on the ongoing debate regarding the impact of minimum wage increases on domestic goods and services, suggesting that such hikes are unlikely to significantly influence the pricing landscape.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314291-minimum-wage-hikes-unlikely-to-impact-thai-goods-pricing-significantly/

 

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Thai PM to advocate for national projects at ASEAN-Japan Commemorative Summit
by Mitch Connor

 

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Government spokesman Chai Wacharonke announced that Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin will be representing Thailand at the ASEAN-Japan Commemorative Summit in Japan from today, December 14 until Monday, December 18.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314292-thai-pm-to-advocate-for-national-projects-at-asean-japan-commemorative-summit/

 

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Distressing discovery of abandoned fetus stuns Phuket neighbourhood
by Mitch Connor

 

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Picture courtesy of Karon Police


In a quiet corner of Karon, Phuket, a distressing discovery was made yesterday. A five month old fetus was found abandoned on a vacant lot near Soi Green Drinking Water.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314296-distressing-discovery-of-abandoned-fetus-stuns-phuket-neighbourhood/

 

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NEPC plans to cap power tariff for Thai households at current rate
by Mitch Connor

 

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Photo courtesy of The Nation

 

The National Energy Policy Council (NEPC), in its recent meeting, moved to limit the power tariff for households consuming not more than 300 units a month at the existing rate of 3.99 baht per unit, an insider familiar with the meeting discussions revealed.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314298-nepc-plans-to-cap-power-tariff-for-thai-households-at-current-rate/

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Thailand weather update: Cold north, stormy south and rain in 19 provinces
by Nattapong Westwood

 

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Today’s weather in Thailand sees a mix of cold in the north, stormy conditions in the south, and a forecast of rainfall across 19 provinces, including the capital city, Bangkok, and its surrounding regions.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314299-thailand-weather-update-cold-north-stormy-south-and-rain-in-19-provinces/

 

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Thai Airways tests sustainable aviation fuel on Phuket-Bangkok flight
by Mitch Connor

 

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Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post


Thai Airways International and PTT Oil and Retail Business PLC piloted a flight employing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from Phuket to Bangkok yesterday, December 13.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314302-thai-airways-tests-sustainable-aviation-fuel-on-phuket-bangkok-flight/

 

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Detained Thai soldier re-arrested after escaping from hospital
by Petch Petpailin

 

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A Thai soldier, held in custody, successfully severed his ankle restraints and escaped from a hospital in the central province of Lop Buri before being recaptured later in the day.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1314303-detained-thai-soldier-re-arrested-after-escaping-from-hospital/

 

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