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France said to back Thai visa-free push
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 12/03/2024
» Thailand has gained support from France for its ambitious plan to seek a visa-free agreement with European countries in the Schengen area, while intending to accelerate negotiations for a free trade agreement with the EU, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Tuesday.
Booze labels split public
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 27/02/2024
» The government is planning to introduce a new regulation that would require the makers of alcoholic beverages to put large, graphic images on every bottle and can they produce to warn the public of the dangers of drinking.
Anutin issues order to halt gun licences
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 23/11/2023
» Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has signed an order instructing firearms registrars to stop issuing licences to carry guns for one year in an attempt to curb gun violence, said Traisuree Taisaranakul, secretary to the interior minister.
Journalists tour 'once violent' Xinjiang
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 02/11/2023
» China allowed a number of international media organisations to observe what is hailed as success in containing terrorist-related violence in Xinjiang.
Govt tweaks land ownership plan for foreigners
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 05/11/2022
» The government is implementing tougher controls on its land ownership plan for foreigners following sovereignty concerns from the public, a government spokeswoman said.
Curbs on small distillers to be relaxed
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 02/11/2022
» The cabinet yesterday approved a draft ministerial regulation which will loosen curbs on liquor production by small-scale distillers.
'Stay neutral' as US-China tensions rise, experts says
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 04/08/2022
» Thailand must maintain neutrality and remain committed to a balanced foreign policy amid rising tensions between the United States and China following US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan, academics say.
State of emergency extended by 60 days
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 09/07/2022
» The government has extended the state of emergency for another two months, until the end of September, to continue to facilitate Covid-19 controls and protect people's lives, according to a spokesman.
Masks no longer compulsory
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 25/06/2022
» The government has lifted its face mask mandate and advised vulnerable groups and those who suspect they may be infected to still use them for the sake of personal and public health.
Further easing of Covid controls expected
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 19/05/2022
» The government will on Friday consider further relaxation of Covid-19 controls to allow more businesses and activities to resume, and possibly lower its Covid alert level late this month, according to the government spokesman.