Month: November 2023

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November 2, 2023December 5, 2023

Thailand Changes Criteria for Number of Methamphetamine Pills that Makes Someone Legally a Dealer

On November 1st, 2023, Pol. Lt. Gen. Panurat Lakboon, the Assistance Commissioner – General of the Royal Thai Police, publicly revealed per the Ministry of Public Health’s latest ministerial regulations that the possession of methamphetamine of 10 units or less would be considered criteria as drug users, not drug dealers. B50m crystal meth packaged as […]

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Joe Biden walking with supporters at a pre-Wing Ding march from Molly McGowan Park in Clear Lake, Iowa

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November 2, 2023December 5, 2023

Thai PM Srettha to meet Biden in San Francisco next month

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is scheduled to visit the United States and meet with President Joe Biden next month for bilateral talks. Thai PM Srettha Thavisin Meets US President Joe Biden The source said that Srettha will attend the Asia Pacific Economic Leaders Meeting (APEC) in San Francisco, scheduled for November 15-17, and hold side-line […]

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Turkish Airlines aircraft at Istanbul Ataturk Airport

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November 2, 2023December 5, 2023

Thai Airways to fly to Istanbul from December 1

Thai Airways International (THAI) will start direct flights between Bangkok and Istanbul on Dec 1. Thai Airways and Turkish Airlines Agree on Joint Operations The news was formally announced at a launch ceremony yesterday, which was led by Piyasvasti Amranand, THAI Chairman of the Plan Administrators, and Serap Ersoy, Ambassador of the Republic of Turkiye […]

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Isan

November 2, 2023

22-Wheel Oil Tanker Crashes and Ignites Fire, Causes Traffic Chaos on Mittraphap Road, Korat

At 6:00 PM, on October 31st, 2023, the Pho Klang police officers received an accident report about a 22-wheel oil tanker lorry that had crashed and caught fire on the Pak Thong Chai level bridge, Mittraphap Road, Mueang, Nakhon Ratchasima. Heavy Rains Cause Major Flooding in Korat At the incident scene, fire trucks and the […]

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News

November 1, 2023December 5, 2023

Thai government extends subsidy for Electric Vehicle buyers until 2027

The Thai government has agreed to extend the 100,000 baht per car subsidy for buyers of electric vehicles (EVs) until 2027, to promote the production and use of EVs in the country. Buyers have ordered 17,068 Electric Vehicles with Tax Incentives The government also agreed to cut the import duty charged on completely-built up (CBU) […]

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The Nagas are a divine race of half-human, half-serpent beings

Isan

November 1, 2023

Heavy Storm Halts Naga Fireball Festival in Nong Khai

At 4:30 PM, on October 30th, 2023, at the Naga Fireball Festival, Mekong River, Nong Khai, a heavy storm caused bamboo naga structures to fall apart. Nobody was harmed as the event had not yet started. DSI Arrests Member of Commercial Surrogacy Gang in Nong Khai The strong gales and heavy rains that lasted more […]

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Phuket

November 1, 2023

Phuket Taxi Drivers Protest 40 Baht Public Transport Project

Taxi drivers in Patong filed a letter to the Patong Mayor after they found out about plans to allow a 40 Baht flat fee public transport service project around Patong. Phuket Taxi Argument Over 44 Baht Fare Difference with Foreign Passenger Goes Viral, Driver Apologizes Hundreds of Tuk Tuks, motorbikes, and taxi drivers in Patong […]

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Chiang Mai

November 1, 2023

Chiang Mai pub raid finds 242 underage customers

Five senior Chiang Mai police officers recently reinstated after being transferred to inactive posts over an illegal casino have again been suspended, following a raid on a pub. Pattaya GoGo Bar Raid Finds Suspected Gamblers and Alleged Illegal Migrant Workers Say Police They were returned to inactive posts on Wednesday after local officials found an […]

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