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Seeing through the haze: The new pot law
Business, Janine Phakdeetham, Published on 08/06/2022
» In a highly anticipated move, Thailand is set to decriminalise cannabis and hemp on June 9 as a new law takes effect. The milestone makes Thailand the first Asian nation to decree home cultivation legal, but there are still prohibitions. The Bangkok Post breaks down pressing questions surrounding the new regulations.
Green public transport seen as key to tackling climate change
Business, Janine Phakdeetham, Published on 07/06/2022
» Soaring gas prices coupled with high carbon emissions from vehicles mean efforts to foster a reliable and environmentally friendly mode of public transport are key to helping Bangkok achieve its green ambitions, says Katrin Luger, the managing director of Alstom Thailand.
Explainer: What is PDPA, Thailand's new data law?
Business, Janine Phakdeetham, Published on 01/06/2022
» Thailand's drive to provide more comprehensive online safety for individuals begins Wednesday with enforcement of the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA).
Explainer: What does Chadchart Sittipunt want?
Business, Janine Phakdeetham, Published on 25/05/2022
» Following the first election in nine years, Bangkok welcomes 56-year-old Chadchart Sittipunt as its newest governor with a record-breaking landslide victory of 1.4 million votes.
UK, India, Germany top source markets
Business, Janine Phakdeetham, Published on 20/05/2022
» The Covid situation in China, which has some 40 cities under full or partial lockdown, bodes ill for the return of Chinese visitors to Thailand this year.
Explainer: Inside the case for a minimum wage hike
Business, Janine Phakdeetham, Published on 04/05/2022
» Thai workers are feeling the pinch from months of higher living expenses, leading them to take to the streets on Labour Day to demand a 45% increase in the daily minimum wage.
What are the entry rules from May 1?
Business, Janine Phakdeetham, Published on 27/04/2022
» Starting from May 1, fully vaccinated travellers entering Thailand are no longer required to endure a brief hotel quarantine and take an RT-PCR Covid-19 test upon arrival.
Will Coachella bear fruit for mango farms?
Business, Janine Phakdeetham, Published on 20/04/2022
» The #mangostickyrice trend and a wave of photos showing people devouring the dessert across social media has boosted sales of the yellow tropical fruit served with warm sticky rice. Thai mango growers welcome this trend for two reasons: mangoes are now in season and farmers have struggled to earn a profit since the pandemic began in 2020.
Why is Thailand going through yet another dry Songkran?
Business, Janine Phakdeetham, Published on 13/04/2022
» Splashing has been banned during Songkran for a third consecutive year, frustrating some tourism operators. The decision was based on an increase in Covid-19 cases.
Bayer Thai: 60 years of delivering innovation, sustainability
Business, Janine Phakdeetham, Published on 01/04/2022
» For six decades Bayer Thai Co Ltd has applied its core competencies in the life science fields of healthcare and nutrition to help shape a better quality of life for all Thais.