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Thai govt to expedite aid for tourism sites hit by floods
News, Post Reporters, Published on 22/09/2024
» The government will expedite its compensation plan, including soft loans and tax measures, for tourism businesses hit by the recent inundation, according to an official.
Statue fest gains new followers in Thailand's Petchabun
News, Published on 22/09/2024
» The tradition of "Um Phra Dam Nam", meaning "the bathing of a Buddha image", in Phetchabun is expected to attract 200,000 visitors, generating about 80 million baht over the course of the 10-day event, which starts this Friday.
Suspected drunk drivers in Thailand to undergo new tests
News, Post Reporters, Published on 22/09/2024
» Thai police may now take urine or blood samples to test the blood alcohol levels of drivers who refuse to blow into breathalyser devices, under a new regulation.
Celebrity Thai hippo Moo Deng goes live online 24/7 for fans
News, Published on 22/09/2024
» Khao Kheow Open Zoo has begun live streaming Moo Deng to serve her fans worldwide. The zoo earned more than 12 million baht from Sept 1–19 amid a visitor influx spurred by interest in the animal, and expects to gain up to 200 million baht in revenue from one million visitors in its 2024 fiscal year ending this month.
400-baht minimum wage unlikely by Oct 1
News, Post Reporters, Published on 21/09/2024
» The daily minimum wage hike to 400 baht nationwide cannot be introduced on Oct 1 as planned after some members of the tripartite wage committee failed to attend a meeting to discuss the proposed wage increase yet again on Friday.
Marriage equality law likely by early 2025
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 21/09/2024
» Civil society groups hope the Marriage Equality Bill will be announced in the Royal Gazette by Oct 2, with enforcement starting in January next year.
Volunteers push for central rescue app
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 21/09/2024
» Rescue volunteers from 12 organisations have proposed the government develop an app that would serve as a central digital command centre for rescue workers to ensure prompt assistance to disaster victims.
Zoo denies 'Moo Deng' a prisoner
News, Published on 21/09/2024
» Khao Kheow Open Zoo has hit back after a foreign TikToker accused the zoo of imprisoning pygmy hippo "Moo Deng", insisting it operates in accordance with international standards.
Deere faces bribery probe
News, Post Reporters, Published on 21/09/2024
» The Transport Ministry will set up a committee to investigate a scandal in which the US-based agricultural and construction equipment firm Deere & Company allegedly paid bribes to obtain procurement contracts from the Department of Highways (DoH) and the Department of Rural Roads (DRR).
Ex-con 'murdered' driver
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 21/09/2024
» An ex-convict has been arrested on suspicion of murdering a female driver for a ride-hailing app last week in Nakhon Pathom.