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Conscription blues
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 07/05/2023
» The issue of compulsory military service has gained national attention in the lead-up to the May 14 polls, with several parties pledging to end it in favour of voluntary enlistment if elected as the next government.
A walk on the crowded side in Phuket old town
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 09/04/2023
» Phuket's tourist magnetism has extended from its beaches inland to its walking street that is now bursting at the seams.
Thais 'fighting wars on many fronts'
News, Published on 03/04/2023
» Today, election campaign excitement clicks up a notch as candidates parade into designated venues in their provinces to apply to run for seats in the May 14 poll.
Traders eye Thai curry drawcard
News, Published on 27/03/2023
» The inclusion of phanaeng curry at the top of the list of the "100 Best-Rated Stews in the World" provides food vendors and the tourism industry with optimism in the hope this will attract more tourists.
Potash investment upsets locals
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 13/03/2023
» Locals in Chaiyaphum province have expressed alarm after the cabinet's decision in February to put an extra 90 million baht investment into Asean Potash Chaiyaphum Plc (APOT), seen as a push to revive the local potash mining industry.
Avoiding the third rail
News, Published on 12/03/2023
» The Move Forward Party (MFP) has declared amending the ultra-sensitive lese majeste law will not take precedence in its election campaign, a "watered down" stand that could see the party easing into membership of the next government.
The highs and lows of liberalising weed
News, Pratch Rujivanarom, Published on 02/03/2023
» A boom in cannabis businesses has helped jolt the tourism industry back to life, as travellers flock to Thailand for marijuana tourism.
All choked up on bad air
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 19/02/2023
» A white mask looked dusty and had turned grey as if it had been left in a dustbin when in fact it had been worn for just one day by a resident in Lampang.
Cops red-faced as scandals rock force
News, Published on 13/02/2023
» A series of recent scandals involving police officers' misconduct has dealt further blows to public confidence in the Royal Thai Police (RTP), and increased pressure for long overdue reform.
High hopes for new landmark
News, Published on 30/01/2023
» The Na Phra Lan tunnel near the Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew) is becoming a tourist attraction on Rattanakosin Island, also known as the old town in Bangkok, with up to 40,000 tourists expected to visit the tunnel each day.