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Bangkok Proposes 20-Baht Fare Cap for Electric Railways

 

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BANGKOK (NNT) - The Bangkok Metropolitan Council is urging the Ministry of Transport to implement a 20-baht fare cap for all electric railway systems within the next year to encourage the use of public transport and lower air pollution levels.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334921-bangkok-proposes-20-baht-fare-cap-for-electric-railways/

 

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Tour Company Faces Legal Action for Cave Incident

 

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Surat Thani (NNT) - Surat Thani Governor Jessada Jitrat has mandated legal action against a tour company that led a group into the closed Nam Talu Cave within Khao Sok National Park, resulting in a tragic flash flood that killed a 37-year-old guide. The incident, which involved two guides and 22 foreign tourists, unfolded as they were exiting the cave, which is situated in the Ratchaprapa Dam reservoir area.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334846-tourists-safe-after-going-missing-in-tham-nam-thalu-cave/?do=findComment&comment=19128717

 

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Government Okays 433M Baht for Tourism Promotion

 

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The government has given the green light for a 433 million baht fund for the Ministry of Tourism and Sports. This money will be used to promote tourism during the off-peak months through digital campaigns and events. This initiative is being led by the Thailand Tourism Authority (TAT) which hopes to raise revenues from homegrown tourism by 20% to 1.2 trillion baht this year. This move is aimed at making Thailand less reliant on international tourists.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334922-government-okays-433m-baht-for-tourism-promotion/

 

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Thai Traders Doubt Full Benefit of Government's 10,000-Baht Digital Wallet Plan

 

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The local media in Khon Kaen, Thailand, took the views of local traders on August 6, 2024 about the government's new 10,000-baht digital wallet initiative. The governor had launched the option to register for this plan on August 1st through an app called "Thang Raj".

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334924-thai-traders-doubt-full-benefit-of-governments-10000-baht-digital-wallet-plan/

 

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Thai thief gets his knickers in a twist over stolen briefs - video

 

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A Thai thief who stole underwear from a village in Nonthaburi province near Bangkok got his knickers in a twist and begged a victim to drop legal charges against him, fearing his wife would be hurt and think he liked other people’s underwear more than hers.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334926-thai-thief-gets-his-knickers-in-a-twist-over-stolen-briefs-video/

 

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Foreign Volunteers Join Meeting with Pattaya Tourist Police to Improve Tourist Safety

 

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The tourist police in Pattaya conducted a meeting with 40 foreign volunteers. The aim was to clarify their roles in ensuring safety and providing support to local law enforcement on Pattaya's Walking Street.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334927-foreign-volunteers-join-meeting-with-pattaya-tourist-police-to-improve-tourist-safety/

 

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