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New prison rule 'not designed for Thaksin'
Gary Boyle, Published on 14/12/2023
» The Department of Corrections (DOC) has denied that its new regulation, which allows for the detention of inmates outside prison, will benefit convicted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra.
New station plan threatens historic buildings
Gary Boyle, Published on 26/06/2023
» The new Democracy Monument Station plan has come under fire for its likely impact on historic buildings in one of Bangkok's oldest neighbourhoods.
The power of young voices
Gary Boyle, Published on 12/06/2023
» A new generation demanded to be heard at Youth Pride 2023.
Commuters face rail travel woes
Gary Boyle, Published on 20/01/2023
» The State Railway of Thailand made a big change in its 126-year history on Thursday when long-distance train services to the North, Northeast and South of the country moved from Hua Lamphong station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, formerly known as Bang Sue Grand Station, in Chatuchak district.
Bus, van services ready for New Year travellers
Gary Boyle, Published on 22/12/2022
» State-run Transport Co will arrange buses and vans for 3,500 trips a day for New Year travellers, expecting 55,000 passengers a day from next Wednesday to Thursday.
Thailand in top 10 for expats
Gary Boyle, Published on 14/07/2022
» Thailand has moved into the top 10 among the best countries for expatriates, rising to 8th place from 14th last year in a survey.
Revellers ignore splash ban
Gary Boyle, Published on 15/04/2022
» The government is urging full compliance with the ban on water-splashing during the Songkran holidays, to help prevent cases from spiralling out of control after the long break.
Alcohol sales rules tipped to ease
Gary Boyle, Published on 29/11/2021
» Authorities are considering extending hours for the sale of alcoholic beverages from 9pm to 11pm or midnight ahead of the upcoming holiday season.
Nightclubs, bars closed until mid-Jan
Gary Boyle, Published on 12/11/2021
» Night entertainment venues nationwide remain shut until at least mid-January, the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) says.
Grand reopening hopes fade
Gary Boyle, Published on 07/06/2021
» Businesses have responded cautiously to the plan to reopen Phuket to vaccinated foreign tourists next month, as operators aren't confident they will be able to draw tourists back to the resort island due to the tough requirements for tourists.