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Thailand Live Wednesday 2 October 2024

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Rescue Team Claims Highly Unusual CNG Tank Placement in Tragic Bus Fire

 

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A popular social media page has shared images from a rescue team revealing an unusually placed CNG tank in the bus involved in a devastating fire that claimed the lives of 23 students.

 

Full story : https://aseannow.com/topic/1339544-school-bus-fire-claims-multiple-lives-and-injures-young-students-in-rangsit/?do=findComment&comment=19276616

 

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Thailand to develop SME-focused industrial estate in EEC

 

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The Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) is planning to develop a new industrial estate tailored specifically for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC). Sumet Thangprasert, the acting governor of IEAT, confirmed that a portion of an IEAT-owned industrial estate in the EEC would be utilised for this project.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1339652-thailand-to-develop-sme-focused-industrial-estate-in-eec/

 

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Strong baht, flooding impact Thailand’s tourism market deficit with Japan

 

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The appreciation of the baht and severe flooding have emerged as pivotal factors for Thailand’s tourism industry, particularly with the High Season fast approaching. The final quarter is crucial in determining if Thailand can rebalance its tourism market deficit with Japan, which outperformed Thailand last year.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1339653-strong-baht-flooding-impact-thailand’s-tourism-market-deficit-with-japan/

 

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Boost Songkhla tourism with better rail links to Malaysia, says guide

 

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Promoting Songkhla province’s cultural attractions and enhancing rail connections with Malaysia could significantly boost tourism, according to the founder of the Songkhla Tour Guide Association.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1339654-boost-songkhla-tourism-with-better-rail-links-to-malaysia-says-guide/

 

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Thailand Welcomes 26M Tourists, Rakes In 1.214 Trillion Baht

 

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Thailand's tourism sector has made a robust comeback, welcoming over 26 million international tourists from January 1 to October 1, generating a sizable 1.214 trillion baht in revenue. Sorawong Thienthong, Minister of Tourism and Sports, announced these impressive figures, signalling a strong recovery for the nation as a premier travel destination.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1339655-thailand-welcomes-26m-tourists-rakes-in-1214-trillion-baht/

 

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Phuket Airport Scandal: AoT Seeks More Time for Evidence Submission

 

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Airports of Thailand (AoT) has requested additional time to provide evidence to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) amidst allegations of corruption at Phuket International Airport. The controversy centres around an 11.8 million baht contract for stickers commemorating His Majesty The King, raising concerns about procedural irregularities.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1339656-phuket-airport-scandal-aot-seeks-more-time-for-evidence-submission/

 

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Anutin Denies Influencing Senate on Referendum Rule Change

 

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Anutin Charnvirakul, leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, rejected accusations yesterday, October 1, that his party swayed the Senate's vote to retain the double majority requirement for constitutional referendums.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1339657-anutin-denies-influencing-senate-on-referendum-rule-change/

 

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Clash Erupts Over Fishing at Sacred Thai Sanctuary

 

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A major dispute has erupted at Wat Yan Sangwararam in Bang Lamung, Chon Buri, leading to a dramatic intervention by the Royal Thai Navy. On 27th September, a group of fishermen, defying the sacred status of the area, set up their rods within the temple grounds. The fishermen, notably teenagers, faced immediate action as navy officers confiscated their equipment.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1339658-clash-erupts-over-fishing-at-sacred-thai-sanctuary/

 

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Thai School Cancels Field Trip After Tragic Bus Fire Incident

 

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In response to an unforeseen tragedy, St. Anthony Bang Pa-in School in Ayutthaya has cancelled its field trip scheduled for October 9. This decision follows the devastating bus fire on October 1 that claimed the lives of 23 students and teachers from Wat Khao Phraya Sangkharam School.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1339660-thai-school-cancels-field-trip-after-tragic-bus-fire-incident/

 

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Bangkok Raid Unveils Contraband Goods in Chinese-Owned Minimarts

 

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In a dramatic crackdown, police in Bangkok's Huai Khwang district have raided 10 Chinese-owned minimarts, responding to complaints about the sale of smuggled foreign goods. The operation, led by Vice Minister of Public Health Thanakrit Chit-areerat, marks a significant step in the Thai government's fight against contraband and unregistered products.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1339661-bangkok-raid-unveils-contraband-goods-in-chinese-owned-minimarts/

 

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Thon Buri Revamp: BMA to Boost Tourism Through Site Assessments

 

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The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has launched an extensive evaluation of Thon Buri's historical sites to enhance tourism and support city development. Thaiwut Khankaew, director of BMA’s City Planning and Development Department, alongside consultancy firm A-Seven Corporation, have been surveying numerous communities and landmarks in Thon Buri. Their goal is to optimise land use potential and stimulate local economies.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1339662-thon-buri-revamp-bma-to-boost-tourism-through-site-assessments/

 

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School Bus Fire Victims Identified

 

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BANGKOK, Oct 2 (TNA) – Relatives of the 23 victims killed in Tuesday’s school bus fire in central Thailand gathered at the Institute of Forensic Medicine on Wednesday morning to claim the bodies of their loved ones.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1339544-school-bus-fire-claims-multiple-lives-and-injures-young-students-in-rangsit/?do=findComment&comment=19276868

 

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Thai School Bus Tragedy Claims Lives, Prompts Safety Overhaul

 

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Bangkok, October 2, 2024 – A devastating bus fire near the Monument of Honor has claimed multiple lives, including students and teachers from Wat Khao Phraya School in Uthai Thani. With 23 people still missing, including 20 students and 3 teachers, the nation mourns the tragic incident that unfolded on Vibhavadi Road.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1339544-school-bus-fire-claims-multiple-lives-and-injures-young-students-in-rangsit/?do=findComment&comment=19276877

 

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Thailand’s Bold Move: Decriminalising Sex Work Sparks National Debate

 

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Thailand's Prime Minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, is causing a stir with a proposal to develop an entertainment complex that would bring underground businesses, including sex work, into the formal economy. This initiative aims to boost government revenue through taxation, funding crucial welfare programmes in education, public health, and infrastructure.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1339668-thailand’s-bold-move-decriminalising-sex-work-sparks-national-debate/

 

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