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Bangkok Taxi Fare to Rise

15 November 2022 13:47

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The Transport Ministry approved a fare rise for 80,000 taxis in Bangkok. The fare will start at 35 baht for small taxis and 40 baht for big ones and then climb up depending on traveled distances.

Detection Dog Stops Tourist from Smuggling in Smoked Bats

15 November 2022 11:43

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A tourist tried to smuggle a smoked bat and pork into the country but to no avail because an “Inspector Beagle” stopped the attempt at Suvarnabhumi airport, according to the Department of Livestock Development.

PM Leaves for Cambodia to Attend ASEAN summits

15 November 2022 09:34

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Prime Minister and Defense Minister Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha and spouse, on Thursday leave for Cambodia to attend 40th and 41st ASEAN summits and related summits.

NBTC Allocates B600m for Live World Cup Programs

15 November 2022 17:03

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The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission resolved with a majority vote to allocate 600 million baht to help the Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) pay for rights to the live broadcasts of the World Cup 2022 final round.

Immigration Bureau Introduces Online Visa Extension

15 November 2022 11:17

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The Immigration Bureau introduced its “e-Extension” services allowing foreigners to have their visas extended online within only three minutes.

Bangkok Collects 572,602 Krathong Baskets

15 November 2022 10:48

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Staff of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration collected 572,602 Krathong baskets from water sources in the Loy Krathong festival last night, up 42% from last year’s amount, and there was not a single Styrofoam Krathong basket collected in seven districts.

Ministry Withdraws Foreigners’ Land Purchase Policy

15 November 2022 10:20

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The cabinet allowed the Interior Ministry to withdraw for reconsideration its newly drafted regulation to let specific groups of foreigners buy land for residence.

Thailand, Cambodia Sign Agreement on Road Improvement Project

15 November 2022 15:14

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Thailand and Cambodia signed a loan agreement to finance the improvement of a border road section from Siem Riep to Anlong Veng and Choam/Sa Ngam of National Road No. 67 in Cambodia.

33 Public Parks in Bangkok Open to Loy Krathong

15 November 2022 13:43

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The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration opened its 33 public parks for people to celebrate the Loy Krathong festival until midnight tonight.

Total Lunar Eclipse Can Be Seen on Loy Krathong Night

15 November 2022 10:42

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People can witness a total lunar eclipse in the Loy Krathong festival on the night of Nov 8, according to the National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand (NARIT).

Permission for Foreigners’ Land Acquisition Withdrawn

15 November 2022 10:09

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Interior Minister Anupong Paojinda asked Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon to withdraw a draft ministerial regulation that would otherwise allow wealthy foreigners to buy land plots to attract foreign investment to the country, according to the director-general of the land department.

PM Meets with U.S. Ambassador to Thailand

15 November 2022 08:48

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The new United States ambassador to Thailand Robert F. Godec, on Monday paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister and Defense Minister Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha on occasion of his assumption of the position at Government House.