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Bangkok Bites Back: Register and Chip Your Pets by Jan 2026
Did you understand that the post you originally quoted, was regarding the necessity of chipping in al provinces? And NO! You are not entitled because you are white. -
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Report Blistering Heat Grips Thailand: Health Warnings for All
yeah When I was in Basic training in San Antonio in 1964, the yellow or red flag was up daily. That meant over 100 and over 110 . We were not allowed PT or drill so the only physical acty we could do was go to the pool! that was okay for a while especially since most of my unit did not know how to swim so were only allowed in the very shallow end. But I also spent a couple of years in Karachi - played golf when it said 120 degrees and ll the Pakistani pros told us we were crazy to go out. Drink 10 bottles of water, no sweating nor peeing! So where did all that water go? -
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Travel Thailand Loses Top Spot to Vietnam for Chinese Tourists: A Call for Action
Let them all go to Vietnam We don't need them here -
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Report Thailand Targets High-Risk Sectors in Nominee Business Crackdown
Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post The Commerce Ministry of Thailand has intensified its strategy to clamp down on nominee-based businesses within the country. This updated inspection approach, led by Auramon Supthaweethum, Director General of the Department of Business Development (DBD), zeroes in on six high-risk sectors, focusing on foreign entities using Thai nationals as nominees to mask their ownership. This initiative aims to bolster investor confidence and safeguard the national economy by tackling foreign-controlled businesses operating under the guise of Thai ownership. The revised plan targets sectors where such practices are most prevalent, including tourism-related businesses (such as restaurants, souvenir shops, and entertainment venues), real estate and land trading, e-commerce, logistics, warehouses, hotels and resorts, agriculture-related businesses, and general construction. The DBD plans an ambitious investigation covering 46,918 business entities, concentrating primarily on those with foreign shares ranging from 0.09% to 49.9%. These inspections will be conducted in coordination with relevant enforcement agencies. From September 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025, authorities handled 852 cases, revealing damages totalling 15.1 billion baht. Investigations are driven by whistleblower tips and patterns indicating potential nominee activities. Notable hotspots include construction and real estate in areas like Rama IX and Krungthep Kreetha, and restaurants in Huai Khwang, Rama IX, and Ratchadaphisek. Additionally, landholding for agricultural purposes in regions such as Rayong and Chanthaburi is under scrutiny. In collaboration with the Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO), the DBD has drafted amendments to the Anti-Money Laundering Act. These changes propose penalties for Thai citizens who aid or act as nominees for foreigners operating businesses illegitimately under the 1999 Foreign Business Act. Violations relating to nominee activities (Section 36) and unauthorised foreign business operations (Section 37) can lead to asset seizure and freezing for both Thai and foreign parties involved. The draft amendments are currently open for public consultation until April 25, inviting feedback to refine the law aimed at strengthening Thai enterprises, fostering fair competition, and encouraging lawful foreign business operations in Thailand. Following the consultation, the draft will be submitted to the Cabinet for approval, and subsequently brought before the House of Representatives and the Senate for further deliberation. Upon passage, the Commerce Ministry, in concert with the Council of State, plans to amend the Foreign Business Act, with a focus on adjusting shareholding ratios and defining business types that could impede operations. Auramon underscored the importance of gathering insights from the private sector throughout this legislative process. Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-04-24 -
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I Love to Touch You When We Walk: But,..."OK in Thailand"?
"Do you abide by local social norms?" No, never have, never will, what ever they are anyway. Don't really pay attention or care what other people think or do. -
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Report Thailand to Test Nationwide Emergency Alerts on 50 Million Devices
A good idea to test an emergency system. Having it go wrong on the day is the worst scenario.
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