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Deckchair vendors in Patong must treble their capacity to survive

The legal deckchair touts in Patong have requested that the local authorities increase the number of available chairs and umbrellas by a factor of two. They argue that the current quantity is insufficient to meet the demand for their services on Phuket’s Patong Beach. As part of a new strategy to restrict the activities of approximately sixty small-scale operators along Patong Beach as a whole, the beachfront area that they are allowed to use has been reduced to just 10%. There have been allegations that “some people” are blocking views of the beach and the ocean. Patong Beach, which is populated by wide-eyed tourists interested in looking at the very ordinary daytime vista, is not exactly a beauty spot, at least not in the traditional sense. Patong Beach is located in Phuket, Thailand. It has never been made clear who these complainers are or what their motivations are for making…

A flight from Azur Air circles Phuket for hours before aborting

Every passenger was required to stay the night in Phuket as the jet touched down at exactly 01:00 in the morning. In addition, there were another two hundred passengers who were awaiting a flight from Novosibirsk to Thailand who was also left stranded. The unique route taken by the plane has not been addressed in any official announcements made by Phuket International Airport or Azur Air, nor has the airline informed the general public about the incident. It flew over the Koh Yao islands in Phang Nga Bay, which is located to the east of Phuket, on many occasions before continuing its journey into the Andaman Sea. There, it continued to do so in a cyclical rhythm for close to an hour before deviating from the pattern, traveling to the south and then returning to the pattern. After circling for a further 40 minutes, the airplane flew back over the…

Mercedes-Benz joins Thailand’s electric vehicle (EV) subsidy program

Mercedes-Benz Manufacturing (Thailand) Co Ltd, the German automaker’s Thai assembly plant, will sign a memorandum of understanding with the Excise Department regarding government incentives for the production of electric vehicles, according to Ekniti. The incentive program will need to reduce the price of electric vehicles (EVs) so that they can compete more effectively with gasoline-powered automobiles and motorcycles. If an electric vehicle costs less than 2 million baht, the manufacturer may be eligible for up to 150,000 baht in subsidies and reductions in import duties; if the vehicle costs more than 2 million baht, the manufacturer may be eligible for between 700,000 and 800,000 baht in subsidies and reductions in import duties. Automobile manufacturers are required to establish cooperation agreements with the Excise Department in order to participate in the program. As a result of the agreements, automakers are required to produce the same number of electric vehicles in Thailand…

Sports Authority ordered to repay THB600 million or terminate True World Cup contract

The chairman of the NBTC board, Sorana Boonbaichaipreug, declared on Friday that the SAT had 15 days to refund the money, and a 5% interest fee would be assessed for late payment. Sorana alleged that the SAT violated the “must-have” condition, which states that all individuals must have unlimited access to World Cup broadcasts because other internet TV providers were unable to display the events. Sorana noted that the NBTC has transferred 600 million baht to the SAT in response to the SAT’s budget appeal. Sorana asserted that the SAT violated the “must have” condition when it granted True Corp exclusive rights to online broadcasts. He added that he had no idea where the SAT would obtain the funds to repay the loan if the organization had no remaining funds. He continued by stating that the NBTC would be required to launch a case against the SAT in Administrative Court…

Thailand’s gun control law: Is self-defense shooting permissible?

Friday, renowned attorney Kerdpol Kaewkerd predicted Pisit would avoid jail time by claiming self-defense. The gold shop owner shot the robbers, injuring one. Two suspects escaped, but the injured man and another were caught. Pisit (surname omitted), a gold business owner, was criticized for close-range shooting. The 49-year-old marksman is decorated. This incident raised doubts about “self-defense” shootings. In 2018, engineer Suthep Poshsomboon road-raged and killed a Chonburi teen. Suthep was fired after a child hit him in a right-of-way dispute. The court of the first instance and court of appeals sentenced Suthep to 10 years in prison for choosing an unnecessary conflict. The Supreme Court acquitted and reduced the sentence to three years and four months with parole because the shooting was self-defense. Article 8 of Thailand’s 1947 Firearms, Ammunition, Explosives, Fireworks, and Imitation of Firearms Act requires ammunition to match the owner’s license. Infringers face ten years in…

The Thai film industry is hampered by inadequate funding and audience support

At a seminar Thursday at the World Film Festival of Bangkok 2022, TK Park, Central World, panelists said Thailand’s film industry needed more finance and practical help to compete internationally and boost soft power. At the conference on Thailand’s soft power in the global cinema business, director Chantana Tiprachartm said lack of support is Thai filmmakers’ biggest challenge. Her students backed Thapanee Loosuwan’s film this year. Tiprachartm “Chantana noted Thapanee Loosuwan’s “Blue Again” opening the Busan Film Festival after eight years. “Thailand’s film industry cannot flourish because it is too tough to make films here,” stated Chantana, director of “Nha Harn” and member of the Thai Film Directors Association. She said helping filmmakers, especially beginners, was vital. Pramote Boonnumsuk of the Thai Media Fund (TMF) of the Culture Ministry, Pornchai Wongsri-udomporn of the National Federation of Thai Film Associations, and Chantana Tiprachartm, director of Nha Harn Film and Thai Film…

Immigration authorities will revise visa extension requirements

When former member of parliament Chuwit Kamolvisit said that three former immigration police officers helped Chinese triad members set up foundations in Thailand, the Immigration Bureau did something about it. The commissioner said that Chinese criminal cases were handled by Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn, who was the deputy national police commander. The Immigration Bureau and 26 branches of the Immigration Police looked into how Chinese citizens got visas. Yesterday, Koh Samui Immigration Police arrested a Polish man Interpol was looking for because he was violent and had guns he wasn’t supposed to have. The Immigration and Customs Enforcement department will change its rules to make it harder for foreign criminals to get their visas extended through “studies or foundations.” The head of the Immigration Bureau said that a working group would change the rules about visa extensions for foreigners who work for charities, go to school, or get medical care.…

Employees in Thailand are likely to look for new employment if their salaries remain unchanged, according to a recent survey

More than 73% of Thais who are now employed have stated that if their salaries are not increased promptly, they will start looking for new employment. The Robert Walters Salary Survey 2023, which was published on November 29th, contained this information. The study examined current wage trends, offered insight into the recruitment environment in Thailand in 2022, and generated projections for 2023. More than 87% of the 460 respondents maintained stable work, with 60% of them being between the ages of 40 and 45. The research was carried out in September. The study’s findings indicate that Thailand’s job environment will be significantly influenced by the level of inflationary pressure in the upcoming year. While 73% of employers acknowledge that inflation is the most crucial aspect to take into account when giving compensation increases, 72% of Thai professionals said they will look for new employment possibilities if their earnings are not…

Next week, Bangkok could experience temp as low as 18°C

According to the Meteorological Department of Thailand, Bangkok and its surrounding areas could experience temperatures as low as 18 degrees Celsius throughout the following week. Between the 12th and 14th of December, if the department’s forecast is right, the temperature in the Thai capital will dip below freezing and there will be a discernible breeze for the first time in a very long time. Between December 8 and 10, a moderate high-pressure storm originating in China is expected to cover upper Thailand and the South China Sea, according to information released by the department this morning. As a result of the moving cell, portions of northern and northeastern Thailand may enjoy cold temperatures, morning fog, and light rain this weekend. This weekend, a low-pressure system that originated in Borneo is expected to proceed northward across Malaysia and into the Strait of Malacca and the lower Andaman Sea, increasing the amount…

During Thailand’s three-day holiday weekend, transport officials anticipate tens of thousands of bus passengers

According to Sanyalak, over 227,386 people traveled during the most recent long weekend, which was marked as Thai Father’s Day from December 2-5. According to him, as reported by The Pattaya News, this accounted for 23,233 journeys. During the three-day weekend from December 10 to 12, Thai transportation authorities expect tens of thousands of people to travel within the country by bus. The managing director of the state-owned Transport Co Ltd., Sanyalak Panwattanalikhit, indicated that the company is responsible for around 3,000 trips every day. To prevent the spread of the Covid-19 virus, it is urged that passengers comply with the rules set forth by the Transport Company, such as wearing masks and maintaining social distancing. Constitution Day is a Thai national holiday commemorating the day in 1932 when Thailand became the first permanent constitutional monarchy in the world. Due to the fact that the holiday falls on a Saturday…