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Thailands Daily News Report – Wednesday 28th September 2022
BMA mulls longer hours for visitors
Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt hopes to stimulate the local economy by encouraging some tourist attractions, especially those along the Chao Phraya River, to stay open until midnight.
Source – The Bangkok Post
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New VAT mulled that targets luxury goods
The Finance Ministry is considering the introduction of a two-tier value-added tax (VAT) rate that could generate additional revenue of more than 100 billion baht, says a ministry source who requested anonymity.
Source – The Bangkok Post
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Tropical storm Noru is to hit Thailand’s north-east this Thursday
Tropical storm Noru is expected to hit Thailand’s north-eastern provinces of Mukdahan and Amnat Charoen this Thursday after it swept through Vietnam and Laos. The storm is forecast to bring heavy rain to Thailand, similar to the Dianmu storm in September last year.
Source – Thai PBS World – Thai Meteorological Department
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Tourism prospects hang in the balance
The weak baht could benefit the tourism industry as foreign purchasing power gains value, though it might not be enough to offset high airfares, according to the Thai Hotels Association (THA).
Source – The Bangkok Post
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Cannabis farmers ask for help as prices drop
Farmers in the province are asking the government to help regulate the prices of cannabis after the industry began seeing a drop in value due to an oversupply of the crop.
Source – The Bangkok Post
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The Phuket News Daily Report – Thailand visa exemption 2022
Russian business couple say they were extorted by foreigners
A Russian couple who deal in real estate has sought help from police, saying a gang of foreign men confronted them in a coffee bar on Koh Samui and threatened and extorted them out of B1.8 million in cryptocurrency.
Naka Shrine leads Veg Fest processions
Devotees and Mah Song spirit mediums from the Naka Shrine in Wichit took to the streets this morning (Sept 27), marking the first day of the street processions to be held as part of the Phuket Vegetarian Festival.
Weather warning for Andaman coast
PHUKET: The Marine Department has issued a weather warning as the fallout from Typhoon Noru coupled with the southwest monsoon prevailing over the Andaman Sea is expected to intensify adverse weather in the region.
Sources – The Phuket News – Thaiger News – Phuket Xtra – The Nation Thailand – Thailand & Pattaya news
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