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Not about safety
Postbag, Published on 12/07/2025
» Re: "Safer tourism needed now", (Editorial, July 11).
Thailand’s big casino gamble hangs on fine print
Published on 12/02/2025
» Thailand is setting its sights on becoming a global gaming hub, with plans to build a casino industry that generates billions in revenue, draws some of the biggest names in the business and benefits a thriving tourism sector.
Thai PM Paetongtarn to prioritise tackling B16tn household debt
Published on 08/09/2024
» Thailand’s new government plans to expedite a sweeping debt restructuring to tackle an estimated $474 billion of household liability, offer financial assistance to small businesses and accelerate fiscal stimulus to lift growth.
Inspiring Success: Highlights from Bangkok's Thailand Wellness Asia Summit 2024
Published on 14/06/2024
» Thailand, with its successful hosting of the third annual Thailand Wellness Asia Summit (TWAS) event in 2024, is paving the way for Asia to become the wellness hub of the world. The event kicked off with a grand opening ceremony at the Intercontinental Hotel, Bangkok. Held from 11 June to 14 June, the event is one of Southeast Asia’s largest gatherings on wellness, witnessing participation from over 30 countries with over 1,000 attendees.
Thailand's weed legalisation dilemma
Oped, Published on 05/06/2024
» When cannabis or ganja was legalised (the plant was removed from the illicit drugs list) in 2022 by the Prayut Chan-o-cha government, this led to mass confusion whereby the public misunderstood and perceived it as "liberalisation". This resulted in widespread and unregulated cannabis consumption.
Businesses up in smoke
Business, Published on 20/05/2024
» A deadline set by cannabis advocacy groups is rapidly approaching for the government to justify its plan to reclassify cannabis as a narcotic.
Srettha: Legalising casinos good for revenue, jobs
Published on 29/03/2024
» The government is considering drafting a casino bill and if passed by parliament, it would generate more jobs and state revenue and allow for the creation of a mega entertainment project, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, also the finance minister, said on Friday.
Weed for wellness touted
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 21/12/2023
» Thailand is in need of a "holistic wellness" approach to capitalise on the use of cannabis to boost tourism, according to Dr Kampon Sriwatanakul, chairman of the Thailand National Charter of Health.
5 events to tout medical cannabis opportunities
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 03/11/2023
» Three wellness and two medical cannabis events will be launched to explore business opportunities while destigmatising its medical usage.
PM urged to push health hub
News, Post Reporters, Published on 20/10/2023
» Members of the public health sector are urging the government to promote the idea of Thailand as a medical hub during Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin's visit to Saudi Arabia to draw high-end visitors, says Thai trade representative Nalinee Thavisin.