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Thai Police to Benefit from Increased Allowances in New Fiscal Directive
 

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Thailand's police force is set to receive a boost this year as an invitation to increase their allowances rings out from the office of National Police Chief, Kittirat Phanpetch. The directive, empowered on November 12, not only seeks to enhance officers' remuneration but foregrounds streamlined budget management and warns against misused funds.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343668-thai-police-to-benefit-from-increased-allowances-in-new-fiscal-directive/

 

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Thailand Looks to Bolster Suvarnabhumi Airport as Southeast Asia's Top Transit Hub
 

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The Suvarnabhumi Airport, internationally renowned and Thailand's busiest, is in for a significant overhaul with plans to be the top transit hub in Southeast Asia. The Airports of Thailand (AOT) have released an ambitious master plan aimed at boosting the percentages of transit flights from a mere 4% to a lofty 20%. The ultimate aim is to join the ranks of the world's top 20 airports by the year 2030.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343669-thailand-looks-to-bolster-suvarnabhumi-airport-as-southeast-asias-top-transit-hub/

 

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Phuket Guesthouse Drama: Favourite Staff Member Behind 1M Baht Jewellery Heist
 

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Phuket guesthouse owner, 33-year-old Sophia Brussaard, experienced a shocking betrayal when she discovered her restaurant manager was responsible for the theft of nearly 1 million baht (£23,000) worth of her jewellery and luxury items. The theft was revealed to be a desperate attempt by the restaurant manager, overwhelmed by online gambling debts, to recover her losses.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343670-phuket-guesthouse-drama-favourite-staff-member-behind-1m-baht-jewellery-heist/

 

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Crackdown on Crime during Festival Nets Firearms and Arrest in Sisaket
 

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In the midst of the Loy Krathong celebrations, the local authorities carried out a successful crime crackdown recently in Sisaket province. The festive glow of the festival was accompanied by the diligent work of the police force who managed to seize firearms, ammunition and arrest a 45-year-old local man.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343671-crackdown-on-crime-during-festival-nets-firearms-and-arrest-in-sisaket/

 

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Anticipation Peaks as Tourists Seek Winter Chill at Doi Inthanon National Park

 

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At Doi Inthanon National Park in Chiang Mai, the plummeting temperature to a fresh 9°C has welcomed an influx of tourists seeking an authentic encounter with winter chill. The breathtaking spectacle of nature, highlighted by picturesque grass and wildflower frost formations, are a charming lure.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343672-anticipation-peaks-as-tourists-seek-winter-chill-at-doi-inthanon-national-park/

 

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Pattaya beach turns into unregulated booze and kratom market

 

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Pattaya Beach, a once serene paradise for tourists and locals, is now teetering on the edge of chaos as unlicenced vendors run rampant.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343673-pattaya-beach-turns-into-unregulated-booze-and-kratom-market/

 

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Thaksin to Join Pheu Thai Workshop as 'Expert Guest'

 

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Thaksin Shinawatra, Thailand's ex-Prime Minister, will participate as an "invited expert" at a Pheu Thai Party seminar in Hua Hin next month, confirmed Pheu Thai Secretary-General Sorawong Thienthong.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343674-thaksin-to-attend-pheu-thai-workshop-as-expert-guest/

 

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Thai police officer who died pursuing suspect in Phrae honoured

 

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A 22 year old police officer with a promising future, tragically died in the line of duty. He has been posthumously promoted and awarded special recognition following his brave actions while pursuing a suspect.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1343678-thai-police-officer-who-died-pursuing-suspect-in-phrae-honoured/