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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Sunday 16 March 2025
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Suvarnabhumi Airport Secures Second Place in DestinAsian Readers’ Choice Awards 2025
Picture courtesy of AOT Suvarnabhumi Airport, operated by Airports of Thailand Public Company Limited (AOT), has been ranked as the second-best airport in the 2025 DestinAsian Readers’ Choice Awards. This prestigious recognition is based on votes from readers of DestinAsian, a leading travel magazine in the Asia-Pacific region, which highlights high-quality travel experiences. The awards are determined by factors including service quality, safety, and overall passenger satisfaction, reflecting the airport’s commitment to enhancing facilities and services to meet the needs of travellers worldwide. This year marks the 18th edition of the awards, which celebrate excellence in the tourism industry, including categories such as airports, hotels, destinations, and cruise businesses. AOT has continually worked to improve Suvarnabhumi Airport, elevating the travel experience with greater convenience, safety, and modern amenities. The ranking affirms Suvarnabhumi’s growing role as a world-class aviation hub, with AOT dedicated to expanding its capabilities and services for global connectivity. -- 2025-03-16 -
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Former Phuket MP Urges Investigation into ‘Nominee’ Businesses Exploiting Legal Loopholes
Picture courtesy of Matichon. Former Member of Parliament for Phuket, Suttha Prateep Na Thalang, has called for a thorough investigation into the use of ‘nominee’ arrangements by foreigners to conduct illegal businesses in the province. He has also suggested reducing the free visa period to 30 days in order to close legal loopholes and prevent foreigners from competing with local Thai workers. The call follows recent allegations posted on social media by a former Finance Minister, accusing Phuket police officers of accepting bribes from foreign tourists, ranging from 10,000 to 20,000 baht, to avoid legal action. Suttha emphasised that both the officers accepting bribes and the tourists offering them were committing criminal acts. In addition to this issue, Suttha expressed concerns about foreigners using loopholes in the law to take away jobs from Thai citizens. He noted that some foreigners were opening shops, companies, and car rental businesses in the province using Thai ‘nominees’ to hold shares on their behalf. He has called on the Department of Business Development to enforce stricter controls on business registrations to prevent such practices. Suttha also urged tourism-related organisations, such as the local Chamber of Commerce and the Tourism Business Association, to take a stand on the matter and not allow the issue to continue unchecked. Furthermore, he criticised the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) for failing to address long-standing corruption cases in Phuket, some of which have been unresolved for decades, leaving many offenders unpunished due to their advancing age. He also voiced concerns about the policy of allowing a 60-day free visa for foreign tourists, suggesting that this could provide a window for some to engage in illegal businesses. Since most tourists typically stay for only up to 21 days, he argued that extending the visa period to 60 days has made it easier for foreigners to overstay and continue their business operations without legal repercussions. Suttha also raised the issue of foreign tourists renting large-engine motorcycles, particularly those with engines ranging from 350cc to over 1,000cc. He pointed out that Phuket’s roads are not designed to accommodate such large vehicles, leading to frequent crashes. In response, Suttha has proposed limiting the engine size for rental motorcycles to no more than 160cc for safety reasons and to protect local businesses from being overtaken by foreign competitors. He noted that foreign tourists, particularly from countries like France and Russia, are increasingly renting high-priced motorcycles, which are beyond the investment capabilities of most Thai nationals. Suttha concluded with the following demands: 1. An investigation into foreign-owned businesses and ‘nominee’ arrangements in Phuket, with stricter enforcement by the Department of Business Development and related authorities. 2. A reduction of the free visa period to 30 days to limit opportunities for foreigners to exploit legal loopholes for illegal business activities. 3. The introduction of measures to regulate the rental of large motorcycles in tourist areas to reduce accidents and protect Thai businesses. “Action must be taken swiftly to address these issues before Thai businesses in Phuket are overwhelmed by foreign competitors,” Suttha stressed. -- 2025-03-16 -
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British Tourists Arrested in Phuket for Reckless Driving and Attack
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Jealous Programmer Shoots Ex-Girlfriend Dead After Rejection A 41-year-old woman was shot dead inside her car in the Bang Sue district of Bangkok after rejecting a plea from her gambling-addicted ex-boyfriend to reconcile and move back in with him. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1354708-jealous-programmer-shoots-ex-girlfriend-dead-after-rejection/
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