Thailand, Saudi Arabia Ready to Collaborate in Elevating Thai Halal Standards

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Industry disclosed ongoing negotiations with the leadership of the Saudi Standards Metrology and Quality Organization: SASO on January 10, 2024. This initiative aims to enhance standardization, promote trade and investment, and facilitate commercial convenience between the two nations.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317513-thailand-saudi-arabia-ready-to-collaborate-in-elevating-thai-halal-standards/

 

Adult Content Creators Arrested for Exploiting Minor

 

 

BANGKOK, Jan 19 (TNA) – Authorities have arrested four people involved in the production and distribution of explicit content featuring a minor.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317514-adult-content-creators-arrested-for-exploiting-minor/

 

Thailand, Belgium to Consider Launch of Direct Flights

 

 

DAVOS, Jan 19 (TNA) – The launch of direct flights between Brussels and Thai airports has been discussed during the meeting between Thai Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Srettha Thavisin and Prime Minister Alexander De Croo of Belgium.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317515-thailand-belgium-to-consider-launch-of-direct-flights/

 

Thai Consular introduces electronic documents services including e-passports

 

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Thailand‘s Department of Consular Affairs has introduced biometric e-passports and AI-powered consular applications.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317516-thai-consular-introduces-electronic-documents-services-including-e-passports/

 

Bank of Thailand confident in limited corporate bond rollover risk

 

PHOTO: via Thailand Business News

 

Despite rising interest rates, the Bank of Thailand has expressed confidence in the limited risk of corporate bond rollover this year, stating that it should not pose a significant threat to systemic risk. The local bond market has remained functional, with private businesses continuing to secure new funds.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317517-bank-of-thailand-confident-in-limited-corporate-bond-rollover-risk/

 

Thai health chief champions surrogacy for same-sex couples

 

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In a move anticipating the impending legalisation of same-sex marriage in Thailand, the nation‘s Health Department Director-General Atchara Nithiapinyasakul is pushing for a revision of the Surrogacy Act.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317518-thai-health-chief-champions-surrogacy-for-same-sex-couples/

 

Undercover Operation Reveals Police Officer Selling Meth to Colleagues

 

 

On January 18th, 2024, Nong Pling Narcotics Suppression officers performed a sting operation to buy illicit substances from a local drug dealer near the Nong Pling police station in Nakhon Sawan.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317519-undercover-operation-reveals-police-officer-selling-meth-to-colleagues/

 

One person dead, one seriously injured following Phuket domestic dispute

 

 

A fight between members of a Phuket family has left one person dead and another seriously injured, according to a Phuket Express report.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317520-one-person-dead-one-seriously-injured-following-phuket-domestic-dispute/

 

STARLUX Airlines to launch LA and San Francisco to Chiang Mai flights

 

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Taiwanese airline, STARLUX Airlines, is launching new routes from Los Angeles and San Francisco to the northern province of Chiang Mai.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317521-starlux-airlines-to-launch-la-and-san-francisco-to-chiang-mai-flights/

 

US Embassy sets up passport renewal service in Hua Hin

 

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In a bid to make life easier for American citizens in Hua Hin and its environs, the US Embassy’s Citizen Services Unit is bringing its consular outreach programme to the InterContinental Hua Hin Resort on January 25 from 8am to 11am.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317522-us-embassy-sets-up-passport-renewal-service-in-hua-hin/

 

13 year old Thai volunteer rescuer dies in drunk driving accident

 

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A 13 year old Thai volunteer rescuer tragically died on duty in a multi-vehicle accident, the result of a collision caused by a drunk driver in Nonthaburi province, near Bangkok.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317523-13-year-old-thai-volunteer-rescuer-dies-in-drunk-driving-accident/

 

Thai explosion victims receive 10,000 baht compensation as identification continues

 

PHOTO: via corporate finance institution

 

The identification of 12 victims from the recent explosion has been confirmed and efforts are being made to complete the process today. Meanwhile, rescue workers are gathering body parts, some found over a kilometre away from the incident site. A total of 10,000 baht in preliminary compensation has been handed over to the families of the deceased by Udom Pongfa, Advisor to the Minister of Social Development and Human Security.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317524-thai-explosion-victims-receive-10000-baht-compensation-as-identification-continues/

 

Cannabis crusade: A glimpse into the Thailand’s cannabis law reforms in 2024

 

 

In 2021, Thailand made great strides in its approach to cannabis regulation, becoming the pioneer nation among its Southeast Asian counterparts to decriminalize the use and possession of marijuana. This groundbreaking move has led to an explosion of marijuana-related businesses throughout the country and propelled Thailand into new economic territories.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317532-cannabis-crusade-a-glimpse-into-the-thailand’s-cannabis-law-reforms-in-2024/

 

PM Srettha urges ASEAN to hike minimum wages

 

 

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said yesterday Thailand should not continue to use low labour cost as an incentive to draw foreign investments and urged ASEAN countries to work together to increase their minimum wages.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317540-pm-srettha-urges-asean-to-hike-minimum-wages/

 

Court orders government to form urgent plan to address PM2.5

 

 

The Administrative Court in Chiang Mai today ordered Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and the National Environment Board to draw up an emergency plan within 90 days, to deal with PM2.5 pollution problem in northern provinces and to develop short- and long-term plans to deal with it.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317541-court-orders-government-to-form-urgent-plan-to-address-pm25/

 

Thai Man Living in Abandoned Disco Arrested for Illegal Drugs and Firearms

 

 

Police in Pattaya apprehended a Thai man on January 18th for possessing and selling methamphetamine and unauthorized guns.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317542-thai-man-living-in-abandoned-disco-arrested-for-illegal-drugs-and-firearms/

 

Chonburi Residents Alarmed by String of Home Burglaries

 

PHOTO: TMN Cable TV Pattaya

 

Multiple homeowners in Chonburi’s Mueang district are calling for the police to catch a group of burglars who stole millions of baht worth of valuables from their houses in December of last year, 2023.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317543-chonburi-residents-alarmed-by-string-of-home-burglaries/

 

Road Surface Upgrades Underway in North Pattaya

 

 

The Sukhumvit Road-North Pattaya intersection is currently undergoing a comprehensive road surface improvement project in a bid to enhance the overall traffic experience for residents.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1317544-road-surface-upgrades-underway-in-north-pattaya/

 

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