Thailand’s gaping disparity in welfare spending on state officials and the people

By Thai PBS World’s Business Desk

 

 

Budgetary provisions are under scrutiny as Thailand’s House of Representatives is currently in the process of vetting the much-delayed budget bill for fiscal 2024. The total outlay is 3.48 trillion baht (US$99 billion).

 

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Free event aims to shed light on the new tax rules for foreign income brought into Thailand
By Online Reporter 

 

 

Following the recent changes in Thai tax regulations requiring tax residents to pay personal income tax on income brought into Thailand from overseas, the BCCT Pre-Connecting Western Seaboard (Hua Hin) Tax Briefing event aims to shed more light on the situation.

 

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Pheu Thai leader backs Srettha as PM, for now

 

Paetongtarn Shinawatra//Photo : Nikkei

 

Pheu Thai leader Paetongtarn Shinawatra has stated that, at this hour, Srettha Thavisin is the right man to lead Thailand.

 

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Rice Department head admits he hatched a plot to ensnare Srisuwan

 

Rice Director General Natthakit Khongthip

 

Rice Department Director General Natthakit Khongthip told the media today that it was his initiative to hatch a plot to ensnare serial petitioner Srisuwan Janya, because he was very annoyed by his relentless attempts to expose alleged corruption in his department, despite the fact that he had been cleared of the allegation.

 

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Khao Thamorrat, the sacred landmark of Sri Thep

 

Sacred Khao Thamorat// Photo by Warunee Maneekum

 

Since UNESCO’s recognition of Sri Thep as a World Heritage site last year, visitors have been flocking to the ruins. Yet few make it to Khao Thamorrat, the sacred mountain of the ancient town.

 

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Uthenthawai college told to stop accepting new students this year

 

 

The Rajamangala University of Technology Tawan-ok Uthenthawai (RUTU) campus has received an order to cease the admission of new first-year students, marking the initial phase of its closure. This measure is aimed at returning the land to Chulalongkorn University.

 

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Kaset Fair to Showcase Farming Innovations and Culture

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Kaset Fair, an annual event highlighting the latest advancements in farming and agriculture, is being planned by Kasetsart University. The event, taking place from Feb 2 to 10, will spread across various zones on the university grounds, offering a diverse array of activities and exhibits.

 

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AOT Speeds Up Andaman Airport Build

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Airports of Thailand Public Company Limited (AOT) is expediting the construction of the new Andaman International Airport, envisioned as a direct long-haul flight hub in Thailand's southern region. Transport Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit recently inspected the progress of the airport in Phang Nga province, set to be Phuket's second airport, and initiated steps to enhance local transport infrastructure.

 

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Thailand's Car Production Set for Growth Amid Challenges

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand's car production is projected to see a modest increase of 3.17%, reaching 1.9 million units this year, despite various economic challenges, as per the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI). In contrast, the total car production in the previous year was slightly below the 1.85 million target, coming in at 1.84 million units due to weak domestic sales and the impact of the global economic slowdown on exports.

 

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Prime Minister to Sign FTA During Sri Lanka Visit

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has been scheduled to visit Sri Lanka on February 3-4, upon the invitation of President Ranil Wickremesinghe, to be the guest of honor at Sri Lanka's 76th Independence Day celebrations and sign a free-trade agreement between the two countries.

 

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Srettha Invites Xi for 50th Thai-Chinese Anniversary

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has extended an invitation to Chinese President Xi Jinping to visit Thailand in 2025, marking the 50th anniversary of Thai-Chinese diplomatic relations. This announcement was made following a meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, concluding his four-day visit to Thailand.

 

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Fake designer goods valued over 10 million baht seized in Phuket

 

PHOTOS: MGR Online

 

Police have confiscated over 500 counterfeit items valued over 10 million baht from shops in Patong. The Phuket Express reports that officers were acting on a complaint from a company that sells genuine branded goods from designers such as Gucci, Alexander McQueen, Adidas, and Balenciaga.

 

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Feasibility study for Phang Nga airport to be completed by August

 

PHOTO: Daily News

 

A feasibility study for a “second Phuket airport” (to be located in Phang Nga) is going ahead, according to a Nation Thailand report. Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungruangkit says the study should be completed by August.

 

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Thai man and transwoman arrested on child porn charges

 

Photo via Facebook/ Stump

 

Police arrested a Thai man and a transwoman for making and selling child porn. Three female victims were rescued, the youngest was only 13 years old.

 

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Thai Airways flight diverted to Sydney, captain clarifies decision

 

Photo courtesy of Sanook

 

A Thai Airways captain faced criticism over a decision to divert a Bangkok-Melbourne flight to Sydney due to poor visibility, sparking online debate.

 

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Thai gold prices drop at market open, gold bars at 34,050 baht

 

Photo by mamewmy taken from Freepik

 

Gold prices in Thailand saw a decline at the opening of the market, comparing the last price from January 29. The Gold Traders Association (GTA) reported the selling rate for gold ornaments at 34,550 baht per baht-weight (a traditional Thai unit of measurement for gold, equating to 15.16 grammes) for today, marking a decrease of 100 baht from the previous day’s closing rate.

 

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Phuket Airport’s got trunks: Viral sensation as tourists make splash in speedos

 

Picture courtesy of Phuket News

 

A Facebook user sparked viral attention after sharing an image in the Thai Tourism group, Du Lịch Thái Lan, capturing the unusual sight of two foreign tourists clad in tiny speedo trunks at Phuket International Airport.

 

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Foreign man caught damaging police wheel clamp

 

Photo via TikTok/ @_neung132 via Facebook/ MGR Online ภาคใต้

 

A video featuring a foreign man, using a stone to smash a lock and chain on his motorcycle after it got clamped by police in Phuket, has gone viral in Thailand. Thai netizens called on the police to clarify the charges the foreigner faces.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1318468-foreign-man-caught-damaging-police-wheel-clamp/

 

Bangkok leverages Boys Love series for global Thai product boost

 

PHOTO: via prachatai english

 

Bangkok’s commerce scene is set to undergo a transformative boost as the Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister, Phumtham Wechayachai, revealed a groundbreaking initiative to elevate Thai products and services to the global stage through the popular and increasingly recognised medium of television and films. Slated to reach an audience of three million across 100 countries, the scheme aims for a staggering 2 billion baht in orders.

 

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Stray bullet injures man in Bangkok car park incident

 

Picture courtesy of Police TV

 

A stray bullet hit a man in the leg as he sat in his car in a Bangkok car park last night. The incident was reported to the Thonglor police around 8.50pm by the victim, Voraset Klueniam, a 53 year old man.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1318471-stray-bullet-injures-man-in-bangkok-car-park-incident/

Bangkok singer arrested for 2 million baht luxury theft spree

 

PHOTO: via tlhr2014

 

An up-and-coming singer was apprehended by Bangkok’s Metropolitan Police on allegations of stealing over 2 million baht worth of luxury branded goods. The arrest of 29 year old Thanandon Ramasutha, was the culmination of a meticulous police investigation following a burglary at a celebrity manager’s home in January 2024.

 

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Thai man takes legal action against boyfriend for stealing 35,000 baht and iPhone

 

 

A Thai man took legal action against his boyfriend for stealing a mobile phone and 35,000 baht from his bank account. The victim said he still loved his boyfriend and would drop the charge if he returned his valuables.

 

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Off-duty officer thwarts armed assault at Tak gas station

 

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

A quick-thinking police officer has been praised for his decisive actions in averting a potential assault at a gas station in Tak. The incident, which occurred today, January 30, saw the officer, identified as Police Lance Corporal Patiphan Kachewapha, thwart an armed man’s attempt to assault a woman in the ladies’ restroom.

 

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Phetchaburi police hunt for killer after man shot 14 times

 

PHOTO: via the economic times

 

A brutal murder on the streets of Phetchaburi has local police searching for a cold-blooded killer who shot a 30 year old mobile trader known for his good looks, multiple times in broad daylight. The assailant, captured on CCTV footage, pursued the victim, Suthat, on a motorcycle before firing at close range and then fleeing the scene.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1318477-phetchaburi-police-hunt-for-killer-after-man-shot-14-times/

 

Rayong solar company lays off 800 amid financial woes

 

PHOTO: via MIT news

 

A prominent solar cell manufacturing company in Rayong has been forced to lay off a significant number of employees, totalling 800, affecting both day and night shifts. The layoffs come as a consequence of several months of financial strain where the company had deferred paying 75% of wages.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1318478-rayong-solar-company-lays-off-800-amid-financial-woes/

 

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