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Phuket taxi driver hits foreign man on airport zebra crossing

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Photo via Facebook/ Phuket Times ภูเก็ตไทม์

 

A Thai taxi driver hit a foreign man on a zebra crossing at Phuket International Airport yesterday leaving the man with serious injuries.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340867-phuket-taxi-driver-hits-foreign-man-on-airport-zebra-crossing/

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Search continues for 12 year old Thai girl missing for 12 days

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Photo via Facebook/ กระแสข่าวชาวกระบี่ทีวีออนไลน์

 

A Thai mother and aunt in the southern province of Phang Nga are searching for her 12 year old girl, who has been missing for 12 days since October 5, when the family left the girl alone at home to attend a vegetarian festival.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340868-search-continues-for-12-year-old-thai-girl-missing-for-12-days/

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MP Denies Speeding in Parliament Car Park Collision

 

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A minor collision at the Parliament’s B2 parking lot, sparked a discussion when MP Sirin Sanguansin, representing Bangkok for the People’s Party, was involved in the collision.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340906-mp-denies-speeding-in-parliament-car-park-collision/

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Cabinet Set to Review Casino-Entertainment Complex Feedback

 

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The Cabinet is poised to review feedback from a recent public hearing regarding a proposed bill to establish casino-entertainment complexes in Thailand. This initiative, spearheaded by the Fiscal Policy Office (FPO), aims to regulate casinos and foster tourism-related revenue.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340908-cabinet-set-to-review-casino-entertainment-complex-feedback/

 

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Newborn Found in Trash Bag, Mother Confesses to Dumping Body

 

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Authorities discovered the body of a newborn male infant in a trash bag outside a row of rental apartments in the Phra Khanong district of Bangkok. The discovery was made by a garbage collector who immediately alerted the police.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340909-newborn-found-in-trash-bag-mother-confesses-to-dumping-body/

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Phuket Airport Boosts Capacity to Meet Rising Tourism Demand

 

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Phuket International Airport is set to increase its flight capacity, aiming to handle 18 million passengers by 2025. This comes in response to growing demands for both international and domestic travel. Presently, the airport manages about 260 to 280 flights daily, with a further increase expected during the high season.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340915-phuket-airport-boosts-capacity-to-meet-rising-tourism-demand/

 

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Bank of Thailand Interest Rate Cut Offers Boost to Tourism Sector

 

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Thailand's tourism sector gets a boost following an unexpected interest rate cut by the Bank of Thailand, reducing the official rate by 25 basis points to 2.25% on Wednesday. This move is poised to energise the sector, allowing tour operators to expand and attract more tourists.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340916-bank-of-thailand-interest-rate-cut-offers-boost-to-tourism-sector/

 

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PM Paetongtarn invites China for 6G launch base collaboration

 

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FILE photo - Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, center, arrives ahead of the 19th East Asia Summit in Vientiane, Laos, Friday, Oct. 11, 2024. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)

 

In an effort to strengthen economic ties and technological advancement, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has invited China to establish a satellite launch base in Thailand to propel 6G technology deployment. This proposal is part of broader discussions aimed at bolstering bilateral relations as Thailand and China gear up to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic ties next year.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340918-pm-paetongtarn-invites-china-for-6g-launch-base-collaboration/

 

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High-end Hotels Plan Rate Hike Amid Tourist Surge

 

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As the tourism sector anticipates a booming high season, posh hotel operators are expected to increase room rates. The latest hotel operator sentiment index suggests a rise in tourists, especially impacting luxury accommodations, while budget hotels are struggling to keep up.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1340920-high-end-hotels-plan-rate-hike-amid-tourist-surge/

 

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