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BMA to offer Muay Thai as an elective in schools
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 19/06/2024
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is introducing Muay Thai as an elective course in 437 schools it runs to preserve the culture and teach young people about discipline, says city council president Surajit Pongsingwitthaya.
Extended alcohol sales hours ruled out for now
Online Reporters, Published on 19/06/2024
» A government panel is adamant that alcohol sales hours will not be extended, citing rising numbers of casualties and road accidents.
30-baht scheme expands its network
Published on 19/06/2024
» Bangkok residents under the universal healthcare coverage programme, better known as the 30-baht scheme, can now seek certain basic healthcare services at any participating contracted clinics and pharmacies.
Digital cash handout carries high financial risk, warns opposition
Post Reporters, Published on 19/06/2024
» The opposition warned the government of the high financial risk of excessive borrowing, largely due to the planned 500 billion baht digital cash handout, as the fiscal 2025 Budget Bill debate began in parliament on Wednesday.
Flying of drones banned in far South
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 19/06/2024
» Security authorities have banned the flying of drones, or unmanned aerial vehicles, in the three southernmost border provinces and part of Songkhla province.
Timor-Leste added to visa-free list
Post Reporters, Published on 19/06/2024
» The cabinet has approved a mutual visa-free agreement with Timor-Leste, under which visitors would be allowed to stay in the country for 30 days upon entry.
Restaurant employee shot dead, another wounded
Online Reporters, Published on 19/06/2024
» A Vietnamese employee was shot dead and another wounded while they were drinking with the owner's son at a seafood restaurant in Bang Khunthian district, Bangkok, in the early hours of Wednesday.
Lawsuits await husbands' lovers of any sex
Online Reporters, Published on 19/06/2024
» A Constitutional Court ruling on the Civil Code will enable wives to sue their husbands' lovers, whether male or female.
Cops hunt oil smuggling masterminds
News, Assawin Pakkawan, Published on 19/06/2024
» Police vowed to find the masterminds of the oil-smuggled gang and will arrest another seven crew members who have been missing after the three seized oil-smuggling vessels were recaptured on Monday.
House passes same-sex marriage law
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 19/06/2024
» Thailand is set to become the first country in Southeast Asia to recognise same-sex marriage, with its marriage equality law passed in the Upper House on Tuesday and now on the way to being promulgated before it is due to take effect in the next few months.