THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Friday 12 January 2024

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ONWR Prepares Proactive Measures Against Drought Risks in Thailand

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The ONWR has assessed that the influence of El Niño is causing Thailand to experience significantly lower-than-normal rainfall levels across the country, especially during the first half of the year.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1316923-onwr-prepares-proactive-measures-against-drought-risks-in-thailand/

 

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Anutin Addresses Labor Shortage and Skilled Workforce Development

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Anutin Charnvirakul, acknowledged that Thailand is beginning to experience a labor shortage. This is attributed to the increasingly educated population having more choices, coupled with changes in family structures, such as fewer marriages and decisions not to have children.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1316924-anutin-addresses-labor-shortage-and-skilled-workforce-development/

 

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PM Pledges Basic Rights for Ethnic Minorities

 

 

CHIANG MAI, Jan 12 (TNA) – Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Srettha Thavisin vowed ethnic minority groups, who were born in Thailand to have opportunities to apply for citizenship and to have access to basic rights.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1316925-pm-pledges-basic-rights-for-ethnic-minorities/

 

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PAT Launches New Free Zone at Bangkok Port

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Manaporn Charoensri, Deputy Minister of Transport, stated that the government is committed to promoting new activities to enhance service levels and support trade and investment.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1316926-pat-launches-new-free-zone-at-bangkok-port/

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Thai Government Extends Visa for Foreign Muay Thai Students to 90 Days

 

 

On January 12th, 2024, Asst. Prof. Pimol Srivikorn, the Advisor to the Prime Minister and the president of the Taekwondo Association of Thailand, publicly revealed after the 1st meeting of the Sport Industry Subcommittee regarding an extension visa for foreigners studying Muay Thai to stay in Thailand from 60 to 90 days.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1316929-thai-government-extends-visa-for-foreign-muay-thai-students-to-90-days/

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2 former ministers accused of demanding bribes from Thai workers in Finland

 

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Former Labour Minister Suchart Chomklin is seeking justice after accusing the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) of damaging his reputation by calling out two former labour ministers for demanding bribes from Thai workers in Finland.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1316900-senior-labour-official-denies-dsi’s-allegation-of-human-trafficking/?do=findComment&comment=18615161

 

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Pattaya Police Chief Visits Shot Journalist

 

 

Pattaya police chief Pol. Col. Nawin Thirawit visited local journalist Natthapat Buncharee, 28, at his residence today, January 12th, 2024, to check on his recovery following a shooting attack.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1316931-pattaya-police-chief-visits-shot-journalist/

 

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South Korean drugs kingpin arrested in Bangkok

 

FILE PHOTO: Wikimedia

 

Police in Bangkok have arrested a South Korean national believed to be leader of a drug smuggling network.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1316932-south-korean-drugs-kingpin-arrested-in-bangkok/

 

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Intharam Temple gives away over 1,000 gift items for National Children’s Day

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

Inthraram Temple in the Mueang Mai Subdistrict of Amphawa District, Samut Songkhram province, is going all out for National Children’s Day, giving away gold rings, laptops, and smartphones.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1316934-intharam-temple-gives-away-over-1000-gift-items-for-national-children’s-day/

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Kids should wear face masks at outdoor activities on Children’s Day

 

 

Parents are advised to ensure that their children wear face masks when they attend outdoor activities on Children’s Day tomorrow, due to poor air quality in and around Bangkok.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1316935-kids-should-wear-face-masks-at-outdoor-activities-on-children’s-day/

 

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