THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Friday 22 December 2023

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Thais in UK warned of scam calls
 

 

The Thai Embassy in London has warned Thais living in the United Kingdom about the scam calls, stating that it has no policy to call and ask for personal information.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1315281-thais-in-uk-warned-of-scam-calls/

 

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MP questions DPM Phumtham’s defence of Thaksin’s treatment

 

 

Move Forward MP Wiroj Lakkhanaadisorn questioned Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai’s today over his claim that convicted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra is not and has not been receiving special privileges and his request that critics do not to politicise the issue.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1315296-mp-questions-dpm-phumtham’s-defence-of-thaksin’s-treatment/

 

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Passengers and crew rescued from sinking ferry in Gulf of Thailand

 

 

The 76 crew and passengers, mostly foreign tourists, on a ferry shuttling between a pier on mainland Surat Thani to the Koh Tao resort island in the Gulf of Thailand, were rescued on Friday morning, after the engine of the boat failed mid-voyage and water began to flow into the vessel.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1315298-passengers-and-crew-rescued-from-sinking-ferry-in-gulf-of-thailand/

 

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Bangkok’s 20-baht metro dream in danger of derailing

 

 

Bangkok commuters’ dream of paying no more than 20 baht for a metro ride regardless of distance traveled still faces serious obstacles.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1315299-bangkok’s-20-baht-metro-dream-in-danger-of-derailing/

 

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Parliament Approves Draft Equal Marriage Law in Initial Reading

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The House of Representatives has passed the equal marriage law in its first reading with a majority vote of 369 to 10.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1315300-parliament-approves-draft-equal-marriage-law-in-initial-reading/

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Thailand Prepares for EU Deforestation-Free Products Regulation

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Narumon Pinyosinwat, the Thai Trade Representative, has chaired a meeting on the rubber industry in preparation for the implementation of the European Union’s Deforestation-free Products Regulation (EUDR).

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1315301-thailand-prepares-for-eu-deforestation-free-products-regulation/

 

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Charming Chiang Mai Flower Festival Attracts over 520,000 Visitors

 

 

CHIANG MAI, Dec 22 (TNA) – The Charming Chiang Mai Flower Festival has recorded over 520,000 visitors since its opening on December 15 as a large number of people gathered to witness the beauty of winter blossoms in full bloom, the musical fountain, light and sound shows and a million-light installation.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1315302-charming-chiang-mai-flower-festival-attracts-over-520000-visitors/

 

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