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Homemade guns a genuine threat
News, Editorial, Published on 17/07/2022
» The assassination of former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe should ring alarm bells for governments around the world, including Thailand's, about the threat posed by homemade guns such as the one used in the crime.
Moral hazards
Oped, Postbag, Published on 02/07/2022
» Re: "All for pride, pride for all", (Life, June 27).
Thais 'willing' to wear masks in public
Gary Boyle, Published on 27/06/2022
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has expressed satisfaction over news that most Thais are voluntarily wearing masks for protection against Covid-19 despite the mask mandate being lifted on Thursday.
Thais 'willing' to wear masks in public
News, Published on 26/06/2022
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has expressed satisfaction over news that most Thais are voluntarily wearing masks for protection against Covid-19 despite the mask mandate being lifted on Thursday.
Don't let puritans spoil progress
News, Editorial, Published on 26/06/2022
» A few weeks have passed since the possession and consumption of cannabis for medicinal purposes was decriminalised. Meanwhile, recreational use is "strongly discouraged", especially in public, but with a lack of clear legislation and rules in place against it, many have interpreted the regulation change that enabled it as blanket legalisation.
Unmasking changes to Covid restrictions
Business, Janine Phakdeetham, Published on 22/06/2022
» As Thailand plans to downgrade Covid-19 to endemic status in July, several rules from the pandemic era such as wearing a mask in public and mandatory purchase of Covid health insurance to enter the nation for foreign visitors are set to change.
Kla: Scrap ban on alcohol sales from 2-5pm
Online Reporters, Published on 18/06/2022
» The government should scrap the ban on alcohol sales from 2pm to 5pm to support the tourism recovery, says Atavit Suwannapakdee, secretary-general of the Kla Party.
Not a weed pioneer
Oped, Postbag, Published on 18/06/2022
» Re: "Let's clear up ganja haze," (Editorial, June 17).
CCSA to decide on extending bar hours
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 17/06/2022
» The government will today consider whether to allow nightlife outlets to operate beyond midnight while all provinces nationwide are expected to be reclassified as green zones where nearly all Covid-19 restrictions on businesses and activities will be lifted.
Experts raise cannabis concerns
News, Published on 12/06/2022
» Concerns over the recreational use of cannabis have been raised following the plant's decriminalisation, with doctors citing problems surrounding a lack of proper regulations.