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Thailands Daily News Report - Wednesday, August 31st, 2022
Deputy head of Thailand’s corruption watchdog fired for being ‘unusually wealthy’
Deputy secretary-general of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), Prayad Puangchampa, was dismissed from service today (Monday), after he was found to be unusually wealthy by amassing 658 million baht in assets, many of which are being kept abroad.
Source - Thai PBS World
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Ban on e-cigarettes to remain
The government has affirmed its stance against vaping, saying e-cigarettes are affecting the health of vapers of whom more than half are considered youths.
Source - The Bangkok Post
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Young Thai crypto investors ‘doomed’ by the get-rich-quick idea: NESDC
Young Thais investing in cryptocurrencies and digital assets risk big losses due mainly to their get-rich-quick attitude and lack of experience and knowledge. Young Thai crypto investors ‘doomed’ by the get-rich-quick idea: That was the warning issued by the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC), a government think tank, in a report on Thailand’s outlook in the second quarter.
Source - The Nation Thailand
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Don Mueang-Pattaya shuttle bus launches
Don Mueang airport is now providing a 350-baht per ride bus service from the airport to Pattaya. The airport will also consider operating other services if it proves popular.
Source - The Bangkok Post
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Songkhla hotels criticize entry fees for tourists
The Hatyai Songkhla Hotels Association has spoken out against the government-imposed 300-baht tourism fee, saying it has proven a fresh blow following the Covid-19 pandemic.
Source - The Bangkok Post
Thailand's 300 baht entry fee for tourists is set to start in early 2023
The proposed 300 baht entry fee for tourists to Thailand could start being collected by early next year, it has been revealed. Speaking on Monday (Aug 30), Thailand’s Minister of Tourism and Sports revealed the 300 baht fee will be applied to all foreign passengers arriving by plane.
Source - Hua Hin Today
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The Phuket News Daily Report
Phuket businesses reminded of human rights
Pitikan Sithidej of the National Human Rights Commission of Thailand was in Phuket yesterday (Aug 29) to lead a seminar held to explain to local business operators the necessity of upholding human rights in business operations.
Officials target Soi Paniang flooding
Ratsada Municipality has installed a pump to help drain the Soi Paniang community just north of Samkong so that residents can access their homes and to help alleviate fears of more homes being flooded.
Phuket readies for Veg Fest
The annual Phuket Vegetarian Festival this year, to be held from Sept 26 - Oct 4, will maintain its COVID-19 prevention measures, officials have confirmed.
Source - The Phuket News - Phuket Xtra - Thaiger News - The Nation
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