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The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) announced a public consultation from today, July 12, until July 26 to discuss the final electricity tariff adjustment of the year. The proposed adjustments could see electricity bills rise from September to December this year, with costs potentially increasing from 4.18 baht per unit to between 4.65 and 6.01 baht per unit.

 

Shocking surge: Thai electricity tariffs set to spark debate

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Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1332800-shocking-surge-thai-electricity-tariffs-set-to-spark-debate/

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Thailand’s DDC issues health alert on rising eye infections due to contaminated tap water

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An image of an Acanthamoeba | Photo by CDC/ Dr. George Healy taken from Wikipedia

 

The Department of Disease Control (DDC) has issued a public health alert following the discovery of a conjunctivitis outbreak affecting 200 residents in a condominium complex in the Lardphrao area in Bangkok. Investigations have revealed the presence of the parasite Acanthamoeba in the tap water supply within the condominium units.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1332813-thailand’s-ddc-issues-health-alert-on-rising-eye-infections-due-to-contaminated-tap-water/

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99-Year Land Lease To Foreigners Will Harm Thailand: Jatuporn

 

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Jatuporn Prompan. File photo courtesy: Naewna

 

Former Thai Member of Parliament and Red Shirt leader Jatuporn Prompan has vehemently opposed the proposed plans to allow foreigners 99-year leases on land and the introduction of a digital wallet scheme, arguing that both could have detrimental long-term effects on the country.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1332832-99-year-land-lease-to-foreigners-will-harm-thailand-jatuporn/

 

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Foreigner and Thai woman get into heated argument on BTS (video)
by Petch Petpailin

 

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Siam BTS Station in the rush hour | Photo via X/ @js100radio


A video went viral of a foreign man and a Thai woman arguing on the BTS Skytrain in Bangkok after the foreigner almost missed the train because the crowd at the door were reluctant to make space and move inside the carriage.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1332833-foreigner-and-thai-woman-get-into-heated-argument-on-bts-video/

 

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Central Fund Holds Only 43 Billion Baht for Digital Wallet Project

 

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Picture courtesy: The Government Public Relations Department

 

In a pivotal development, the government has confirmed that 43 billion baht from the Central Fund will be allocated to support the digital wallet project in this fiscal year.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1332834-central-fund-holds-only-43-billion-baht-for-digital-wallet-project/

 

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Immigration police arrest Cypriot national for stalking Thai woman

 

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Picture courtesy: Siam Rath

 

In a surprising twist to a case of domestic distress, a Cypriot national was apprehended in Thailand after a meticulous investigation by Thailand's Immigration Bureau. The arrest occurred late in the evening in Bangkok, following intensive police work based on multiple complaints.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1332836-immigration-police-arrest-cypriot-national-for-stalking-thai-woman/

 

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Phuket Old Town Rainbow Crosswalk to Be Removed After Multiple Accidents
By Goongnang Suksawat

 

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Phuket-The rainbow crosswalk at the Chartered Bank Intersection in Phuket Old Town is set to be erased following several reported road accidents.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1332841-phuket-old-town-rainbow-crosswalk-to-be-removed-after-multiple-accidents/

 

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Udon Thani Residents Offer Reward to Cease Nightly Disturbances

 

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Picture courtesy: Khaosod

 

Residents in Ban Dung, Udon Thani are at their wit's end due to nightly disturbances caused by local teenagers ringing doorbells. In response, they are offering a 5,000 baht reward for information leading to the teenagers' capture.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1332842-udon-thani-residents-offer-reward-to-cease-nightly-disturbances/

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Thailand is 'shocked' by Kyiv hospital attack

 

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Buildings of children's hospital Okhmatdyt in Kyiv after Russian missile attack on Ukraine on 8 July 2024. Picture courtesy: Wikimedia

 

In a distressing event early this week, admired Okhmatdyt Children's Hospital in Kyiv was subjected to a violent strike, which caused significant global uproar, including a statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs..

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1332846-thailand-is-shocked-by-kyiv-hospital-attack/

 

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Thai highway drama: Cops revive smuggler with life-saving CPR
by Ryan Turner 

 

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Thai Highway Police officers provided CPR to a man who fell unconscious from shock after being arrested for smuggling 111 Myanmar nationals. The incident took place yesterday, July 11, when police stopped a suspicious truck covered with a tarp on Highway 41 in Surat Thani province.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1332847-thai-highway-drama-cops-revive-smuggler-with-life-saving-cpr/

 

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Fake Journalist Causes Hospital Havoc Amid Emergency

 

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Picture courtesy: Khaosod

 

In a shocking revelation, a widely followed Facebook page, AggressiveDoctor, recently discovered an individual impersonating a journalist from a reputable news outlet, causing chaos at a hospital during an emergency situation.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1332849-fake-journalist-causes-hospital-havoc-amid-emergency/

 

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