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Thai FDA Seizes Illegal Chinese Goods in Bangkok Supermarkets

 

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In a significant crackdown, the Thai Food and Drug Administration (FDA), alongside police and local authorities, has confiscated over 94,000 illegal Chinese consumer products from Bangkok shops over the past three months. According to FDA deputy secretary-general Lertchai Lertvut, 47 Chinese supermarkets were raided from 31 July to 4 November, uncovering 341 product categories that breached Thai labelling regulations.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342781-thai-fda-seizes-illegal-chinese-goods-in-bangkok-supermarkets/

 

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Bangkok Plans to Transform Phahurat Into a Colorful Little India

 

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The Bangkok Metropolitan Council has announced its plan to turn the Phahurat area into a vibrant Little India to attract tourists and boost investments, aiming to increase the country’s revenue.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342782-bangkok-plans-to-transform-phahurat-into-a-colorful-little-india/

 

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Free holidays for Brits ‘high-jacked’ into Thai drug courier scheme

 

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In a shocking twist on the idyllic Thai getaway, British citizens have reportedly been exploited as unwitting drug couriers, smuggling cannabis from Thailand back to the UK under the guise of a free holiday. British authorities have now called on Thai police to clamp down on this burgeoning drug mule scheme.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342792-free-holidays-for-brits-‘high-jacked’-into-thai-drug-courier-scheme/

 

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Thai piano teacher accuses renowned lawyer of attempted rape

 

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A Thai piano teacher accused renowned lawyer Sittha Biabangkerd of attempted rape, sharing CCTV footage of the alleged incident with news outlets.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342796-thai-piano-teacher-accuses-renowned-lawyer-of-attempted-rape/

 

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Big Joke’s wife sues woman and her husband over alleged false theft complaint

 

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The wife of former police chief Surachate “Big Joke” Hakparn, filed a lawsuit against a woman and her police officer husband for allegedly lodging a false theft complaint accusing her of stealing gold and cash valued at 5.7 million baht.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342797-big-joke’s-wife-sues-woman-and-her-husband-over-alleged-false-theft-complaint/

 

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Phuket transforms into a global luxury hub for the elite

 

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From left: Ravi Chandran, Corporate Affairs Director of Gardens of Eden; Praiya Laparojkit, Executive Director of Mercedes-Benz Phuket; Thiti Samuthrat, Assistant Hospital Director of Bangkok Hospital Phuket; Roman Gorin, Managing Director of Gardens of Eden; and Bill Barnett, Managing Director of C9 Hotelworks

 

Phuket has changed dramatically in recent years. Fringed by the Andaman Sea, the tropical oasis has evolved from a popular beach resort destination into one of the world’s most attractive luxury residential markets, with elite luxury consumer brands, Michelin dining and international quality education and medical care fuelling the interest.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342799-phuket-transforms-into-a-global-luxury-hub-for-the-elite/

 

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Thailand's Public Debt Stays Sustainable Amid Fiscal Strategy

 

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In yesterday's Cabinet meeting, it was disclosed that Thailand's public debt remains within sustainable limits. As of August, the debt reached 11.7 trillion baht or 64% of the GDP, comfortably below the 70% fiscal sustainability benchmark. This reassures that the nation's economic strategies are on track.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342803-thailands-public-debt-stays-sustainable-amid-fiscal-strategy/

 

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Pattaya to Illuminate with Fireworks Festival on November 29 & 30

 

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The International Fireworks Festival 2024 is set to light up Pattaya on 29th and 30th November. Following a preparatory meeting led by Mayor Poramet Ngampichet, the event promises an exhilarating show featuring over 15,000 fireworks each night.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342804-pattaya-to-illuminate-with-fireworks-festival-on-november-29-30/

 

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Park Patrol Sorrow: Officer Dies During Thap Lan Patrol

 

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Thap Lan National Park faced tragedy as Officer Warawan Anchuen, 40, collapsed and died while patrolling the remote and rugged forest areas near the Lam Plai Mat dam yesterday. The emergency services received distress signals at 3.30pm, but despite exhaustive CPR efforts by his fellow officers, Warawan could not be revived.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342805-park-patrol-sorrow-officer-dies-during-thap-lan-patrol/

 

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Thai Saleswoman Arrested: Air Con Scam Exposed in Bangkok

 

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In a significant turn of events, Bangkok's investigative police have arrested 34-year-old saleswoman Panida in the Ramkhamhaeng area for allegedly orchestrating a complex scam involving air conditioning units. The arrest followed a detailed probe by city police, unearthing Panida's deceptive tactics aimed at defrauding multiple clients.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342806-thai-saleswoman-arrested-air-con-scam-exposed-in-bangkok/

 

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Illegal Gambling Den Busted in Bangkok’s Wang Thonglang District

 

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Late last night, Wang Thonglang police, alongside the Metropolitan Police Bureau, unearthed an illegal gambling operation run by Chinese nationals in Bangkok. The raid targeted a repurposed building on Soi Sahakarn Pramoon, which had been a Chinese restaurant before it shut down during the pandemic.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342807-illegal-gambling-den-busted-in-bangkok’s-wang-thonglang-district/

 

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