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Minister Puangpet Leads Crackdown on Illegal E-Cigarette Sales

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Puangpet Chunlaiad, Minister attached to the Office of the Prime Minister, on Thursday led the crackdown on the sale of electronic cigarettes in Khlong Thom area of Pom Prap Sattru Phai district in Bangkok.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1320133-minister-puangpet-leads-crackdown-on-illegal-e-cigarette-sales/

 

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Thaksin Exempt from EM Bracelet Due to Illness and Age

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Department of Corrections has announced that former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who will soon be paroled, is not required to wear an Electronic Monitoring (EM) bracelet when released. The agency explained that Thaksin is considered an ailing senior inmate over the age of 70.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1320134-thaksin-exempt-from-em-bracelet-due-to-illness-and-age/

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Supreme Patriarch Hosts Australian Governor-General

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - His Holiness the Supreme Patriarch of Thailand granted an audience to the Governor-General of Australia, General David Hurley, and his spouse, Linda, during their official visit to Thailand as guests of the government.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1320135-supreme-patriarch-hosts-australian-governor-general/

 

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TAT Accelerates Elevating Thailand to Global Muslim Tourism Index Standard

 

 

BANGKOK, Feb 16 (TNA) – Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) drives the Muslim tourism market to elevate Thailand to the standard of the Global Muslim Tourism Index (GMTI) on par with the global level and promotes Muslim tourists to travel to Thailand during the Ramadan season.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1320136-tat-accelerates-elevating-thailand-to-global-muslim-tourism-index-standard/

 

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Thai military chief disclaims use of Thailand arsenals in Myanmar

 

Photo courtesy of The Nation

 

Thailand’s military chief denied that the Thai military arsenal was supplied to Myanmar rebel forces.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1320138-thai-military-chief-disclaims-use-of-thailand-arsenals-in-myanmar/

 

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Leatherback turtle nest discovered at Phuket’s Mai Khao Beach

 

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It’s turtle season along this section of the Andaman Coast. And another leatherback turtle nesting site has been discovered in north Phuket, this time on the long stretch of Mai Khao Beach. The location, just north of the airport, is believed to be Phuket’s first nest of turtles eggs this year.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1320140-leatherback-turtle-nest-discovered-at-phuket’s-mai-khao-beach/

 

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Phuket tour boat operators arrested for safety breaches

 

Photo courtesy of Phuket News

 

Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) and Marine Police Region 8 yesterday arrested two tour boat operators in Phuket for a series of breaches.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1320141-phuket-tour-boat-operators-arrested-for-safety-breaches/

 

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Phuket Airport taxis inspected as Thailand legalises three more apps

 

Picture courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

Phuket Land Transport Office (PLTO) officials yesterday initiated inspections of taxi services at Phuket International Airport. These checks occurred ahead of the PLTO’s announcement that three new app-based taxi services, including Maxim, are now considered legal in Thailand.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1320142-phuket-airport-taxis-inspected-as-thailand-legalises-three-more-apps/

 

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Phuket police weed out illegal marijuana trade

 

Picture courtesy of Phuket Provincial Police

 

Phuket Provincial Police is intensifying its efforts to halt the illegal marijuana trade on the tropical paradise island. The move arrives in response to public grievances about foreigners unlawfully importing cannabis flowers and hosting impromptu gatherings.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1320143-phuket-police-weed-out-illegal-marijuana-trade/

 

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Family feud over billion-baht legacy rocks northern Thailand

 

Picture courtesy of Sanook

 

A family feud over a billion-baht inheritance from a prominent family in Nakhon Ratchasima province has escalated, with both sides engaging in a fiery exchange of allegations. Three of the four heirs have been ousted from the inheritance following the patriarch’s death, instigating a series of public revelations and legal battles that have captivated public interest.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1320144-family-feud-over-billion-baht-legacy-rocks-northern-thailand/

 

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Udon Thani youth wreak havoc in neighbouring village

 

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A violent clash between youth groups from neighbouring villages in Udon Thani province escalated into a full-blown conflict, leading to a series of disturbing incidents that have left residents living in fear.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1320145-udon-thani-youth-wreak-havoc-in-neighbouring-village/

 

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Monitor lizard’s big bedroom splash surprises couple in Thailand

 

Picture courtesy of Sanook

 

A jumbo-sized monitor lizard caused a stir at 4.30pm yesterday when it made an unexpected entrance into a couple’s bathroom in Chachoengsao province, Thailand. Rescue workers were called to the scene at a rental room within Bang Khla Market, Bang Samak, Bang Pakong district, where they encountered the 2-metre-plus reptile.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1320146-monitor-lizard’s-big-bedroom-splash-surprises-couple-in-thailand/

 

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Lifting bus restrictions could drive cross-border travel

 

Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

Songkhla province is considering lifting restrictions on foreign-registered buses, potentially allowing them to cross provincial boundaries.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1320147-lifting-bus-restrictions-could-drive-cross-border-travel/

 

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DSI seizes 10 million baht in uncertified goods in southern Thailand

 

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The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) conducted a raid today in the warehouse of a renowned online merchant in Yala province, seizing over 10 million baht worth of uncertified goods.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1320150-dsi-seizes-10-million-baht-in-uncertified-goods-in-southern-thailand/

 

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Ancient boat unearthed near Krabi’s Khlong Thom District

 

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The discovery of a well-preserved ancient wooden boat found buried along the canal’s banks has captivated the local community in Khlong Thom, Krabi province.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1320152-ancient-boat-unearthed-near-krabi’s-khlong-thom-district/

 

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Surrogacy may include in health insurance scheme

 

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The Health Service Support Department is in consultation with the Office of Insurance Commission and insurance companies to include surrogacy in the health insurance scheme , as the birth rate is falling and Thailand becomes an aging society.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1320153-surrogacy-may-include-in-health-insurance-scheme/

 

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