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Thailand aims for 3.4 trillion baht in tourism revenue by 2025

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Thailand’s Tourism Authority (TAT) plans to achieve 7.5% revenue growth or 3.4 trillion baht in 2025, while private operators advocate for airfare subsidies to boost income, to mark the upcoming year as Thailand Grand Tourism Year.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1331903-thailand-aims-for-34-trillion-baht-in-tourism-revenue-by-2025/

 

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Cannabis Shop Owners Plead with Government Over Drug Reclassification

 

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Cannabis shop owners in Khon Kaen criticize the government for reclassifying cannabis as a narcotic. They question how they will be compensated after investing 10 million baht without seeing a return, despite following all regulations.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1331959-cannabis-shop-owners-plead-with-government-over-drug-reclassification/

 

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Foreign Mafia Intimidates Locals in Pattaya

 

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Residents Complain About Aggressive Foreign Mafia in Pattaya, Upset Over Thai Drivers Revving Engines

 

Today (July 10, 2024), Mr. Sompong, a 43-year-old chicken rice vendor, reported aggressive behavior by foreigners who have been causing disturbances and intimidating both locals and other foreigners.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1331968-foreign-mafia-intimidates-locals-in-pattaya/ 

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Burmese worker’s hand minced in meat grinder in Chon Buri
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

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A 20 year old Burmese woman accidentally activated a meat grinder while cleaning it, resulting in a gruesome hand injury. The incident occurred at 10.30am today, July 9, at a dumpling shop in Bang Sai Market, Ban Bueng, Chon Buri province.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1331969-burmese-worker’s-hand-minced-in-meat-grinder-in-chon-buri/

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Thailand braces for heavy rain and storms, Bangkok on alert
by Ryan Turner 

 

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Thailand is bracing for heavy rainfall and thunderstorms, with particularly severe weather expected in Bangkok, the northeast, and the east. The Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) has issued a warning today, July 10, advising caution amid forecasts of storms and heavy rain.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1332026-thailand-braces-for-heavy-rain-and-storms-bangkok-on-alert/

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Locals protest against dolomite mine near Thai national park

 

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Protests erupted near Kaeng Krachan National Park in Phetchaburi as locals voiced their opposition to the opening of a private dolomite mine on a 540-rai plot of land, situated just 1 kilometre from the national park. Concerns centre around the potential negative impacts on their way of life and the park’s environment.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1332103-locals-protest-against-dolomite-mine-near-thai-national-park/

 

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Ang Thong park still positive amid worst coral bleaching in decades

 

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Ang Thong National Marine Park is experiencing its most severe coral bleaching event in a decade, with conditions expected to improve by August. The park anticipates earning over 40 million baht in revenue by the end of the fiscal year.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1332105-ang-thong-park-still-positive-amid-worst-coral-bleaching-in-decades/

 

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Thailand’s plan to turn food waste into lifesavers

 

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Thailand unveiled a plan to tackle food waste and hunger. The National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) has teamed up with the Scholars of Sustenance Foundation (SOS) to outline the creation of a national food bank.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1332107-thailand’s-plan-to-turn-food-waste-into-lifesavers/

 

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Thailand postpones legal consultation on funding for digital wallets

 

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The Thai government has not yet requested legal guidance from the Council of State about using money from the Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) to partially fund a digital wallet program. This was confirmed by the Secretary-General of the Council, Pakorn Nilprapunt. Pakorn explained that the government does not need approval from the council to use the national budget for the program as it has the freedom to manage its budget.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1332117-thailand-postpones-legal-consultation-on-funding-for-digital-wallets/

 

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Small earthquake causes tremors in Koh Samui, felt by local residents

 

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A mild earthquake of 2.0 magnitude rattled Koh Samui, a popular tourist destination in Surat Thani, Thailand, late at night. According to the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD), the quake occurred at 12:14 am on July 10 at a shallow depth of 1 kilometer. The tremor was distinctly felt by locals in several regions including Bo Phut, Soi Talad Kao, Lamai, Maret, and Koh Samui.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1332118-small-earthquake-causes-tremors-in-koh-samui-felt-by-local-residents/

 

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