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Thaksin Calls for Tax Cuts to Boost Thai Banking Liquidity

 

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Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has urged the Bank of Thailand to halve the withholding tax on commercial banks. Speaking at the “Dinner Talk Vision for Thailand 2024” event organised by Nation TV, Thaksin highlighted that reducing this tax would provide banks with the liquidity needed to issue more housing and car loans, thereby tackling the nation’s chronic household debt problem.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1336314-thaksin-calls-for-tax-cuts-to-boost-thai-banking-liquidity/

 

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Massive oil slick threatens Sattahip’s pristine shores

 

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A massive oil slick has been discovered just 4 nautical miles from Bang Saray Beach, sending shockwaves through the local community and environmental groups. The slick, stretching over 2 kilometres, was first reported in the afternoon, igniting fears of its devastating impact on marine life and the booming tourism industry.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1336315-massive-oil-slick-threatens-sattahip’s-pristine-shores/

 

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Oil Spill in Bang Saray Bay Sparks Urgent Cleanup Efforts

 

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Local officials in Chon Buri’s Sattahip district are racing against time to prevent an oil spill from reaching Bang Saray Beach. Yesterday, August 22, residents and tourists noticed oil slicks about 3 to 4 kilometres offshore. The spill, believed to be from a large ship, remains unidentified.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1336315-massive-oil-slick-threatens-sattahip’s-pristine-shores/?do=findComment&comment=19173934

 

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Thailand Department of Rice aids northern farmers after floods

 

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Thailand’s Department of Rice, in collaboration with three rice associations, has donated survival bags and over 50 tonnes of rice to assist northern farmers affected by recent floods.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1336317-thailand-department-of-rice-aids-northern-farmers-after-floods/

 

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Baby Elephant's Heart-Wrenching Calls as Mother Swept Away in Thai Floods

 

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In a heartrending scene, the cries of a baby elephant echoed through the forests of northern Thailand as its mother was carried off by torrential floodwaters. Overnight rains triggered severe flooding across Phayao, Nan, Chiang Rai, and Phrae provinces, wreaking havoc on homes and farmlands.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1336318-baby-elephants-heart-wrenching-calls-as-mother-swept-away-in-thai-floods/

 

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Death toll in Phuket landslide rises to 9, including 2 Russians

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The death toll from the flash flood and landslide in Phuket rose to nine, with two of the deceased being Russian nationals. Ten people were injured while dozens remain missing.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1336269-heavy-rains-cause-landslides-in-phuket-1-dead/?do=findComment&comment=19174008

 

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Thaksin-era furniture returns as Paetongtarn takes office

 

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The iconic furniture from Thaksin Shinawatra’s administration has been reinstated in the Prime Minister’s office, just in time for his daughter, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, to take the reins as Thailand’s youngest premier.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1336319-thaksin-era-furniture-returns-as-paetongtarn-takes-office/

 

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Commerce Ministry promotes Thai SELECT restaurants

 

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The Commerce Ministry launched prototype Thai SELECT restaurants to boost Thailand’s soft power on a global scale.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1336320-commerce-ministry-promotes-thai-select-restaurants/

 

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Thai Airlines Gear Up for Major Fleet Expansion Post-Covid Recovery

 

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As the global aviation industry experiences a swift recovery post-Covid, Thailand's airlines are preparing for a significant fleet expansion. Anticipating a doubling in air travel by 2043, as forecasted by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), Thai carriers are positioning themselves to dominate the skies.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1336321-thai-airlines-gear-up-for-major-fleet-expansion-post-covid-recovery/

 

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Bangkok Yai Police Hunt Trio After Brazen Early Morning Heist

 

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Bangkok – Police are urgently reviewing CCTV footage to identify and apprehend three robbers who struck an apartment in Bangkok Yai in a daring early morning theft. The incident occurred around 4:30am today, seeing the trio steal 50,000 baht in cash, three mobile phones, and a gold bracelet.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1336322-bangkok-yai-police-hunt-trio-after-brazen-early-morning-heist/

 

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Thai Schoolgirls Expose Teacher Over Inappropriate Instagram Images

 

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In a small town in Pattalung, Southern Thailand, a group of schoolgirls has lodged a formal complaint against a male teacher suspected of creating and sharing explicit images of them on Instagram. On August 23, one student, after discovering nude images of herself on the platform, reported the matter to teachers, only to be discouraged from taking legal action by the school director, who was concerned about the school's reputation.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1336323-thai-schoolgirls-expose-teacher-over-inappropriate-instagram-images/

 

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