THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Friday 5 January 2024

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Thai man accidentally kills wife’s alleged lover during heated confrontation
by Nattapong Westwood

 

Photo courtesy of Khaosod.

A jealous husband in Thailand arranged a confrontation with his wife’s alleged lover, which resulted in a violent encounter and death.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1316177-thai-man-accidentally-kills-wife’s-alleged-lover-during-heated-confrontation/

 

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Chinese online travel giant reveals 90% surge in searches about Thailand
 

 

Following the announcement of pre-travel visa exemptions for Chinese and Thai tourists starting March 1st, searches using Thailand-related keywords surged by 90% within an hour.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1316178-chinese-online-travel-giant-reveals-90-surge-in-searches-about-thailand/

 

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Irish firm takes flight: Thai Airways to receive new Airbus airliner from CDB
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of Airport Technology

 

Irish aircraft leasing company CDB Aviation is unleashing the power of two A330-300 aircraft into the hands of Thai Airways.

 

Fuyll story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1316180-irish-firm-takes-flight-thai-airways-to-receive-new-airbus-airliner-from-cdb/

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Thai Embassy in Tokyo promotes a splash of Thai colour

 

 

The Thai Embassy in Tokyo has introduced Thai-styled clothing colours to Japanese netizens, claiming that they bring good fortune.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1316194-thai-embassy-in-tokyo-promotes-a-splash-of-thai-colour/

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Interior minister promises to spend budget wisely

 

 

Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has told parliament that the bulk of the 460 billion baht allocated to the Interior Ministry in the 2024 fiscal year will be used to increase opportunities, improve social equality and eradicate poverty.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1316195-interior-minister-promises-to-spend-budget-wisely/

 

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Govt Urges People to Take Advantage of "Easy E-Receipt" Tax Deduction Program

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Chai Wacharonke, the government spokesperson reminded members of the public to request electronic tax invoices or e-receipts for purchases of products or services in order to take advantage of the "Easy E-Receipt" tax reduction measure.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1316198-govt-urges-people-to-take-advantage-of-easy-e-receipt-tax-deduction-program/

 

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New DNA Testing Program for Thai Citizenship Verification

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Deputy Government Spokesperson Karom Phonphonklang has announced that the Department of Provincial Administration is implementing a DNA testing project for the 2024 fiscal year.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1316199-new-dna-testing-program-for-thai-citizenship-verification/

 

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PM Offers Clarification on Landbridge Project

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Srettha Thavisin, announced the details of the 2024 national budget during today’s parliamentary session (Jan 4). The Prime Minister provided additional insights into the Landbridge project.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1316200-pm-offers-clarification-on-landbridge-project/

 

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Pollution Control Dept Declares Dust Season

 

 

BANGKOK, Jan 5 (TNA) – The Pollution Control Department has announced the onset of the dust season and issued a warning for the lower northern and metropolitan areas, urging vigilance from January 5 to 12.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1316201-pollution-control-dept-declares-dust-season/

 

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Progress observed in Mae Wong – Khlong Lan rewilding

 

 

A deer giving birth might not appear remarkable. But when the fawn is born in Mae Wong – Khlong Lan national parks in the north of Thailand, it’s cause for great celebration because it marks a major achievement in the progress of a rewilding project.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1316202-progress-observed-in-mae-wong-–-khlong-lan-rewilding/

 

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Thai authorities stumble on 7.5 kilos of heroin destined for Australia

 

PHOTO: Thai Rath

 

The authorities have discovered 7.5 kilograms of heroin concealed in a seat cushion and heading for Australia.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1316203-thai-authorities-stumble-on-75-kilos-of-heroin-destined-for-australia/

 

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Deputy Police Chief Selected to Become New NSC Chief

 

 

BANGKOK, Jan 5 (TNA) –  The National Security Council (NSC) meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin agreed to appoint a deputy national police chief Pol Gen Roy Ingkhapairoj as secretary-general of the NSC.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1316153-thailand’s-deputy-police-chief-set-for-national-security-council-role/?do=findComment&comment=18598575

 

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Loan bill to fund “digital wallet” appropriate and transparent – Julapun

 

 

Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat said today that the government’s decision to issue a bill to authorise borrowing for the funding needed for the digital wallet scheme is the most straightforward and transparent approach, because members of parliament can debate the issue and set up a panel to increase or cut the amount of the borrowing.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1316210-loan-bill-to-fund-“digital-wallet”-appropriate-and-transparent-–-julapun/

 

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