Facial Recognition Becomes a Requirement at Thai Banks for High-Value Transactions
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Financial institutions in Thailand have begun mandating facial recognition for customers conducting high-value transactions. The move, aimed at reducing fraudulent activities and scams, is expected to provide extra security for clients.
Deputy Government Spokesperson Traisuree...
Soi Romanee in Phuket, Thailand Ranks 19th Amongst World’s 20 Most Beautiful Streets
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Seasia.Stats, a news website in Southeast Asia, has selected "The World's 20 Most Beautiful Streets," featuring pastel colors galore, unique architectural details, and the ones with the most charm.
Soi Romanee in Phuket, Thailand,...
Navy Sacks Officer Amid Alledgations of Ammunition Theft
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The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) has taken decisive action in response to allegations of theft of large quantities of ammunition from a naval base, relieving an officer, who held the rank of chief...
OERC Says Electricity Rate Measures Require Formation of New Government
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The Office of the Energy Regulatory Commission (OERC) has stressed the importance of a new government making decisions on additional cuts to electricity rates.
Following a request by the Joint Standing Committee on Commerce,...
PM Prayut Bids Farewell to Defence Council with Good Spirits
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Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha has chaired his final meeting with the Defence Council, appearing in good spirits as he bid them farewell. The outgoing premier also allowed group photos to be taken...
TAT Shifts Focus to Promote Thailand as Sustainable Tourism Destination
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The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is shifting its focus towards promoting Thailand as a "sustainable destination" committed to environmental protection, according to TAT Governor Thapanee Kiatphaiboon.
The agency aims to educate foreign tourists...
Prime Minister Says that Ending the Drug Cycle is on Nation’s Agenda
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Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has placed emphasis on government policy, such as giving government agencies control, in order to solve the drug problem.
The Government has a policy to encourage drug addicts to receive...
Thai Workers in Israel: Assistance Measures Detailed by Labor Min
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BANGKOK (NNT) -Â The Ministry of Labor has held a meeting to monitor the situation and provide assistance to Thai workers in Israel.
Piroj Chotikasatien, Permanent Secretary for Labor, disclosed that the identities of the...
Thailand Waives Tourist Visas for Russia, India, and Taiwan
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From 1 November 2023 to 30 April 2024 for Russian tourists, and from 10 November 2023 until 10 May 2024 for Indian and Taiwanese tourists.
Bangkok, 1 November 2023 – Thailand is extending a temporary...
Phuket Initiates ’Crime-Free’ Tourism Safety Scheme
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(NNT) - Phuket province has initiated the ’Phuket Crime Free’ scheme to enhance the safety of international tourists during the high season.
The project, established through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), involves collaboration...