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The DTV program has had a promising start, according to Thai Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa. Although no official numbers have been released, social media bloggers estimate that between 1,500 and 2,500 visas have been issued in the first 10 weeks.

 

Destination Thailand Visa Sparks Interest, Faces Future Hurdles

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1339343-destination-thailand-visa-sparks-interest-faces-future-hurdles/

 

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Rising Baht Sparks Fears of Another 'Tom Yam Kung' Crisis

 

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Thailand - Prachai Leophairat, CEO of TPI Polene Public Company Limited, expressed concern over the rising value of the Thai baht and its potential economic impact, drawing parallels to the 1997 "Tom Yam Kung" crisis.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1339373-rising-baht-sparks-fears-of-another-tom-yam-kung-crisis/

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Denmark Considers Importing Medications from Thailand and Asia to Cut Costs

 

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Denmark is exploring the possibility of importing medications from Thailand, India, and China to provide its citizens with more affordable pharmaceutical options, according to a report by ScandAsia.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1339366-denmark-considers-importing-medications-from-thailand-and-asia-to-cut-costs

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Campaigners Urge Handout Recipients to Avoid Alcohol Amid Payout Uncertainty

 

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Anti-drunk driving advocates are calling on recipients of the government’s 10,000-baht cash handout to avoid spending the funds on alcohol, warning that such purchases could lead to accidents and serious injuries.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1339369-campaigners-urge-handout-recipients-to-avoid-alcohol-amid-payout-uncertainty/

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Close Call: Footage Captures Car Passing Over Collapsing Road in Phayao

 

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A major road collapse occurred in Phayao Province prompting urgent warnings for motorists traveling through the affected area. Residents described hearing a loud noise just before the ground gave way, and they rushed to stop vehicles from crossing the hazardous section. Footage from a car’s dashcam has surfaced, showing a vehicle narrowly escaping the road collapse.

 

Full story https://aseannow.com/topic/1339382-close-call-footage-captures-car-passing-over-collapsing-road-in-phayao/

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Thai Airways Files Restructuring Plan: Eyes 2025 Relisting

 

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Thai Airways International (THAI) will submit its restructuring plan to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) on Monday. This move is crucial for the airline's exit from business rehabilitation, a process it has been navigating for the past four years.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1339399-thai-airways-files-restructuring-plan-eyes-2025-relisting/

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PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra Thanks Public After Topping Poll

 

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FILE - Leader of Pheu Thai Party, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, daughter of Thailand's former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, wave before press conference in Bangkok, Thailand, Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)

 

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra expressed her gratitude to the public on Sunday after topping a quarterly poll conducted by the National Institute of Development Administration (Nida). Ms Paetongtarn secured 31.35% support, with respondents lauding her leadership and efforts to address the country's various challenges.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1339400-pm-paetongtarn-shinawatra-thanks-public-after-topping-poll/

 

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Family Heartbroken as Teen Found Murdered After 5 Days Missing

 

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Police were alerted to the discovery of a lifeless body found floating in an abandoned pond in Songkhla province. 15 year old arrested for being involved involved in the murder.

 

Full story https://aseannow.com/topic/1339401-family-heartbroken-as-teen-found-murdered-after-5-days-missing/

 

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Fire Destroys Storage Facility at Wat Chaeng, Ubon Ratchathani

 

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 A fire broke out on September 29, in the candle storage facility of Wat Chaeng, located in Nai Mueang Subdistrict, Ratchathani Province.

 

Full story https://aseannow.com/topic/1339402-fire-destroys-storage-facility-at-wat-chaeng-ubon-ratchathani/

 

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Mother Arrested After Attacking Daughter with Knife

 

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A 35-year-old woman in Pathum Thani went into a violent frenzy, attacking her 11-year-old daughter with a knife, leaving her injured. She then locked herself in a room with her 7-year-old son at a housing project in Klong Luang, Pathum Thani.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1339403-mother-arrested-after-attacking-daughter-with-knife/

 

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19-Year-Old Arrested for Wielding Knife and Causing Chaos on Expressway Bus

 

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Police arrested a 19-year-old man after he caused a disturbance on a public bus traveling on the Si Rat Expressway. A search of his belongings revealed two more knives and drug paraphernalia.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1339404-19-year-old-arrested-for-wielding-knife-and-causing-chaos-on-expressway-bus/

 

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10,000 Baht Government Handout Celebration Turns Violent

 

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A family of three in Udon Thani, who received 10,000 baht from a government program, used the funds to buy a second-hand motorcycle with a sidecar for work.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1339405-10000-baht-government-handout-celebration-turns-violent/

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