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Tourism minister wants to help visa overstayers
Gary Boyle, Published on 19/03/2020
» The Tourism Ministry will seek a reprieve for some 500,000 tourists who will end up overstaying their visa now that countries in Europe have started sealing their borders to deal with Covid-19.
Cinemas to close for two weeks
Gary Boyle, Published on 18/03/2020
» Two major cinema operators are closing their theatres for two weeks to help stop the spread of Covid-19.
Poverty on the rise as economy slows
Gary Boyle, Published on 06/03/2020
» The percentage of Thais living in poverty has fallen dramatically over the past three decades, from over 65% in 1988 to under 10% in 2018. However, that trend has reversed in recent years with a rise in poverty, according to a new World Bank report.
Government considers nine-day Songkran
Gary Boyle, Published on 18/02/2020
» The government is considering adding two more public holidays during the Songkran festival to bolster the sagging tourism sector, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said on Monday.
Virus control shifts to flu patients
Gary Boyle, Published on 10/02/2020
» Health officials are monitoring flu patients to better contain the novel coronavirus as both diseases produce similar symptoms.
Man arrested for making schoolgirl porn
Gary Boyle, Published on 07/02/2020
» A man has been arrested in Suphan Buri province for alleged sexual abuse of a schoolgirl and videotaping it for sale on his Facebook messenger and Twitter accounts.
Politicians tout porn, sex toys to battle rape
Gary Boyle, Published on 21/01/2020
» Several politicians have touted the idea of legalising pornography and sex toys, saying that they may help reduce incidences of sexual assault.
Girl tricked into making pirate krathong floats, then arrested
Gary Boyle, Published on 05/11/2019
» NAKHON RATCHASIMA: A 15-year-old girl was arrested and fined after making krathong baskets featuring cartoon characters that were ordered by undercover copyright police.
Toon raises B26m for hospitals
Gary Boyle, Published on 28/10/2019
» Artiwara "Toon Bodyslam" Kongmalai and his running mates ended their run for hospitals in need of better medical equipment in the southern region on Sunday with donations of at least 26 million baht.
Abbot accused of abusing boy, 13
Gary Boyle, Published on 16/10/2019
» KANCHANABURI: A 51-year-old abbot is accused of detaining a 13-year-old for several days, forcing the boy to give him massages with a "happy ending".