THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Friday 9 February 2024

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Minister Puangpet Inspects Gold Shops in Yaowarat Ahead of CNY

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Puangpet Chunlaiad, Minister attached to the Office of the Prime Minister, led officials from the Office of the Consumer Protection Board (OCPB), Samphanthawong District Office, the Department of Internal Trade, the Metropolitan Police Bureau, and the Gold Traders Association to the Yaowarat area, the largest gold trading zone in Bangkok.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1319512-minister-puangpet-inspects-gold-shops-in-yaowarat-ahead-of-cny/

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Chinese New Year Celebrated Nationwide

 

 

CHIANG MAI, Feb 9 (TNA) – The golden dragon parade is one of the highlight of the Chinese New Year celebration in the northern province of Chiang Mai while Chinese tourists dressed in Thai traditional attire, taking photos at the iconic Tha Phae gate.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1319513-chinese-new-year-celebrated-nationwide/

 

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Prime Minister Conducts On-Site Inspection in Lopburi Province

 

 

LOPBURI (NNT) - The Prime Minister conducted an on-site inspection in Lopburi Province on Friday, February 9, 2024, to monitor the progress of an embankment construction aimed at preventing erosion along the banks of Lamsonthi Canal. Simultaneously, efforts were made to enhance the landscape of Wat Singharam in Lopburi Province. The region currently faces recurring challenges related to the annual flood and drought.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1319514-prime-minister-conducts-on-site-inspection-in-lopburi-province/

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DPM Parnpree Promotes Humanitarian Aid Initiative in Mae Sot

 

 

TAK (NNT) - Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara, visited Mae Sot District of Tak Province to review the situation regarding security, economy, and public health along the border.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1319515-dpm-parnpree-promotes-humanitarian-aid-initiative-in-mae-sot/

 

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Smoke from Forest Fires Covers Chiang Mai Again

 

 

CHIANG MAI, Feb 9 (TNA) – Smog from forest fires has once again blanketed the city of Chiang Mai and PM 2.5 levels exceed the standard at 3 areas.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1319516-smoke-from-forest-fires-covers-chiang-mai-again/

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Romanian Tourist Falls to Death from Pattaya Hotel Balcony

 

 

A 63-year-old Romanian tourist lost his life in a fall from the balcony of a 7-story hotel in Soi 5, Pattaya, on Friday morning, February 9th.

 

Full Story: https://thepattayanews.com/2024/02/09/romanian-tourist-falls-to-death-from-pattaya-hotel-balcony/

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Niall Harbison and Soi Dog Foundation join forces to help stray dogs

 

 

In a unified effort to transform the lives of Thailand’s street dogs, Niall Harbison and his organisation Happy Doggo have joined forces with the renowned Soi Dog Foundation on a large- scale spay/neuter project which will see 2,000 dogs sterilised and vaccinated every single month.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1319518-niall-harbison-and-soi-dog-foundation-join-forces-to-help-stray-dogs/

 

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Less than 5% pay rise for Thai employees this year

 

Photo courtesy of iStock

 

According to Aon Plc’s latest survey, Thai employees are set to experience a modest 4.9% pay rise this year, trailing behind their regional counterparts.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1319519-less-than-5-pay-rise-for-thai-employees-this-year/

 

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Tragic scooter crash in Thailand leaves Queensland dad in coma

 

Photo courtesy of 7NEWS

 

A Queensland father’s life hangs in the balance after a scooter accident in Thailand left him in a coma, paralyzed, and burdened with astronomical medical expenses.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1319520-tragic-scooter-crash-in-thailand-leaves-queensland-dad-in-coma/

 

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Thai Airways takes flight with new Boeing 787 jets

 

Photo courtesy of Reuters

 

Thai Airways soared to new heights with a firm order for 45 Boeing 787 jets, potentially boosting the deal to around 80 aircraft, in response to the escalating demand for international travel, according to industry sources.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1319521-thai-airways-takes-flight-with-new-boeing-787-jets/

 

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Commercial fishing restrictions in Gulf of Thailand start February 15

 

 

The Fisheries Department has announced a 3-month commercial fishing restriction in the Gulf of Thailand, starting February 15, to protect spawning mackerel and to allow their fry to mature.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1319523-commercial-fishing-restrictions-in-gulf-of-thailand-start-february-15/

 

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Thai delight voted fourth best pancake in the world by TasteAtlas

 

 

Khanom Krok, a Thai dessert pancake, has been ranked the world’s fourth best pancake and the best in Southeast Asia in February’s Tasteatlas listing.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1319524-thai-delight-voted-fourth-best-pancake-in-the-world-by-tasteatlas/

 

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