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Three Thai Beaches Make it to the World's Top 100 List

 

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Thailand boasts three of the top 100 beaches globally, according to BeachAtlas, a UK-based startup focusing on beach information. The beaches include famous Maya Bay, which came in fifth on the 2024 Golden Beach Award list. Visitors flock to Maya Bay for its stunning blue waters, dramatic cliffs, and beautiful white sands. Despite the one-hour speedboat trip from Phuket or Krabi, the beach sees between 4-5,000 visitors daily.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1326672-three-thai-beaches-make-it-to-the-worlds-top-100-list/

 

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Digital wallet project adds to Government's financial strain

 

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The government's financial burden, displayed as the percentage of interest to its expected revenue, is predicted to increase from the current 8% to 11% next year. This jump is largely due to the introduction of the government's main digital wallet giveaway program.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1326675-digital-wallet-project-adds-to-governments-financial-strain/

 

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Motorcyclist falls into a cable duct manhole in Mae Sot district

 

Photo courtesy of Thai PBS

 

A woman riding a motorcycle was seriously injured in Mae Sot, Tak province, when she hit an unmarked steel barrier and fell into a cable duct manhole. The incident happened on Sunday night.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1326676-motorcyclist-falls-into-a-cable-duct-manhole-in-mae-sot-district/

 

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Pattaya Police Crack Down on Major Motorbike Theft Network, Recover 14 Stolen Bikes

 

Photo courtesy of The Pattaya News

 

On Sunday, May 5th, a major motorcycle theft ring was broken up by the Nongprue police, resulting in the arrest of four suspects.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1326677-pattaya-police-crack-down-on-major-motorbike-theft-network-recover-14-stolen-bikes/

 

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