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Thai Hotels Struggle as Mid-Priced Rooms Fail to Attract Tourists

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Thailand's hotel industry grappled with occupancy challenges in August, particularly within the budget and mid-priced segments. Despite a nationwide average occupancy rate improvement to 61.8% from 58.4% year-on-year, levels still lagged behind the pre-pandemic figure of 64.7%.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1338003-thai-hotels-struggle-as-mid-priced-rooms-fail-to-attract-tourists/

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Helicopter Rescue for Elderly Flood Victims in Mae Sai

 

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The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM), deployed a helicopter to rescue three elderly individuals, including one bedridden patient, who were trapped in their single-story home in Mae Sai district, Chiang Rai.

 

 

Full story https://aseannow.com/topic/1338040-helicopter-rescue-for-elderly-flood-victims-in-mae-sai/

 

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PM Paetongtarn's Policy Statement critisised as Echo of Thaksin’s Vision

 

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Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra makes the policy statement at parliament in Bangkok, Thailand, Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)

 

During the parliamentary debate on the policy statement delivered by Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, People’s Party MP Sirikanya Tansakul criticised the newly unveiled plans, arguing they largely mirror the ideas previously promoted by Thaksin Shinawatra, the de facto leader of the Pheu Thai Party.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1338042-pm-paetongtarns-policy-statement-critisised-as-echo-of-thaksin’s-vision/

 

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Storm Wreaks Havoc in Nonthaburi: Canopy Blown Away, Power Poles Collapse on Vehicles

 

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Nonthaburi was hit by a severe thunderstorm causing significant damage throughout the area. A commercial building’s parking roof covering collapsed and was blown into the street, taking down power poles and crushing vehicles. The local hospital, Phra Nang Klao, had to rely on backup generators.

 

Full story https://aseannow.com/topic/1338043-storm-wreaks-havoc-in-nonthaburi-canopy-blown-away-power-poles-collapse-on-vehicles/

 

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Man Attacks Store Owner with Iron Pipe in Samut Prakan

 

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BANGKOK - September 13th, police officers from Mueang Samut Prakan Station, together with rescue teams from Samut Prakan Hospital and Ruam Kuson Samut Prakan Foundation, responded to an assault in front of a grocery store on the main path of Soi Tai Baan 17, Tai Baan Subdistrict, Mueang District, Samut Prakan.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1338045-man-attacks-store-owner-with-iron-pipe-in-samut-prakan/

 

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Suphan Buri: Subdistrict Administrative Member Caught Exploiting 12-Year-Old Girl

 

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In a disturbing case from Suphan Buri, a 12-year-old girl fled to seek help after being forced into prostitution by her aunt to serve a local official in Doembang Nangbuat District. The aunt received 2,000 baht, giving only 1,000 baht to the girl.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1338050-suphan-buri-subdistrict-administrative-member-caught-exploiting-12-year-old-girl/

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Incident in Udon Ratchathani: Child Drowns After Being Swept Away by Floodwaters

 

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Three children who were swept away by floodwaters at a weir in Ubon Ratchathani. Two of the children were rescued, but one, identified as an 11-year-old boy was tragically pulled under the water and believed drowned.

 

Full story https://aseannow.com/topic/1338052-incident-in-udon-ratchathani-child-drowns-after-being-swept-away-by-floodwaters/

 

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Van Collides with Trailer Truck on Motorway 7, Four Injured Including Three Chinese

 

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A crash occurred on Motorway Route 7 heading towards Pattaya in the Surasak subdistrict of Si Racha, Chonburi province. A van rear-ended a trailer truck, resulting in four individuals sustaining injuries, with one trapped inside the vehicle.

 

Full story https://aseannow.com/topic/1338055-van-collides-with-trailer-truck-on-motorway-7-four-injured-including-three-chinese/

 

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Torrential trouble: Thailand braces for flood of rain until Tuesday
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Heavy rain and potential flash floods have been forecasted across Thailand until Tuesday, September 17, warns the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD). The announcement, issued at 5pm yesterday, cautioned that several regions would experience increased rainfall and strong winds in the Andaman Sea and the upper Gulf of Thailand.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1338059-torrential-trouble-thailand-braces-for-flood-of-rain-until-tuesday/

 

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ETDA plugs in: Powering up Thailand’s digital economy for 2024

 

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Thailand’s Electronic Transactions Development Agency (ETDA) unveiled plans to further its role as a co-creation regulator and promoter next year, aiming to boost the digital economy’s value and generate positive social impact.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1338096-etda-plugs-in-powering-up-thailand’s-digital-economy-for-2024/

 

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Grab Thailand launches new cash loans for partner merchants

 

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Grab Thailand announced a revamped portfolio of cash loans aimed at its partner merchants, offering three distinct loan products to cater to businesses of all sizes. The new offerings include loan amounts up to 10 million baht with interest rates capped at 1% per month for larger businesses.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1338097-grab-thailand-launches-new-cash-loans-for-partner-merchants/

 

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Bangkok taxi driver berates passenger over travel distance

 

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A taxi passenger in Bangkok shared a harrowing experience where the driver shouted and insulted him, even refusing to stop the car. The passenger complained to the taxi company, only to be told there was no driver by that name.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1338099-bangkok-taxi-driver-berates-passenger-over-travel-distance/

 

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Thai Consumers Shift to Essential Goods Amid Economic Concerns

 

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In the face of growing economic uncertainty, Thai consumers are adjusting their spending habits significantly, as revealed by PricewaterhouseCoopers' (PwC) latest survey. With 54% of respondents expressing significant concern over macroeconomic volatility, a cautionary trend towards essentials spending is evident.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1338102-thai-consumers-shift-to-essential-goods-amid-economic-concerns/

 

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Thailand Launches Charming 5 Regions Tour to Revive Tourism Industry

 

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Today, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) unveiled a groundbreaking initiative to rejuvenate the nation’s tourism sector with its “Charming Thailand: 5 Regions” event series. TAT Governor Thapanee Kiatphaibool announced that this campaign aims to spotlight Thailand’s cultural richness and modern attractions, projecting to draw over 147,000 visitors and generate upwards of 800 million baht in revenue.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1338103-thailand-launches-charming-5-regions-tour-to-revive-tourism-industry/

 

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Sukhothai Leader Arrested for Job Bribe Scandal, Admits Guilt

 

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In Sukhothai, local administrative leader Narong (surname withheld) was apprehended yesterday for allegedly accepting bribes to secure job placements for residents' relatives but failing to deliver on his promises. This arrest follows an intensive investigation prompted by a complaint lodged with the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC).

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1338104-sukhothai-leader-arrested-for-job-bribe-scandal-admits-guilt/

 

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Scammers Impersonate Nonthaburi Police, Alarm Residents

 

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Nonthaburi, 5 October 2023 — A troubling wave of scam calls has swept through Nonthaburi, as individuals posing as police officers target residents. Over the past day, the Nonthaburi City Police Station has been inundated with calls from citizens confused and concerned about requests to verify their bank accounts.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1338105-scammers-impersonate-nonthaburi-police-alarm-residents/

 

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Toddler Rescued from Locked Car in Chon Buri After Heart-stopping Incident

 

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On Wednesday, panic erupted at Rin Thong Kindergarten in Chon Buri when a two-year-old girl was accidentally locked inside her mother’s car, with the engine still running. The incident occurred shortly after 24-year-old Pimlapas stepped out briefly to collect another child from a nearby house. Upon her return, she was horrified to find her daughter, Michel, trapped inside the vehicle.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1338106-toddler-rescued-from-locked-car-in-chon-buri-after-heart-stopping-incident/

 

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