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Thailand Lengthens Visa-free Stay for Hong Kong Residents

 

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Thailand’s decision to lengthen visa-free visits for people from Hong Kong aims to strengthen business ties and encourage more tourists, say industry leaders. This decision comes despite a recent murder-suicide event in Bangkok involving six individuals. However, this hasn’t affected tourists' plans significantly, they pointed out.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333372-thailand-lengthens-visa-free-stay-for-hong-kong-residents/

 

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Thailand Leads in Drug Seizures by South Korean Authorities

 

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Thailand remains the leader in terms of the quantity of illegal drugs seized by South Korean law enforcement in 2024. This accounts for a sizable chunk of the drugs grabbed at the country's borders.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333375-thailand-leads-in-drug-seizures-by-south-korean-authorities/

 

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Chulabhorn Hospital offers free Hepatitis screenings

 

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Chulabhorn Hospital invites the public to participate in a free Hepatitis B and C screening programme in honour of the king on July 25 and July 26. The initiative celebrates the His Majesty the King’s 72nd birthday on July 28.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333376-chulabhorn-hospital-offers-free-hepatitis-screenings/

 

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Thailand rubber farmers oppose fund use for fish purchase

 

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Rubber farmers in Prachuap Khiri Khan raised concerns over the Ministry of Agriculture’s decision to use funds from the Rubber Authority of Thailand (RAOT) to buy black-banded trevally fish at 15 baht per kilogramme. The farmers question the fairness and appropriateness of this policy.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1333379-thailand-rubber-farmers-oppose-fund-use-for-fish-purchase/

 

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