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Korat shop selling Chinese goods creates a stir
Prasit Tangprasert, Published on 26/07/2024
» NAKHON RATCHASIMA - A supermarket selling Chinese brands that was the talk of the town in this northeastern city closed temporarily on Friday with no prior notification.
Thailand’s new visas: Deeper Dive
Dave Kendall, Published on 26/07/2024
» Thanks to the new visa regulations issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, it’s never been easier to visit Thailand and stay in the country long-term.
CP Foods no-show at panel meet on alien fish
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 26/07/2024
» A House committee has expressed disapproval of Charoen Pokphand Foods (CPF) for not appearing at a meeting to answer questions related to blackchin tilapia, which the company imported for research in 2010.
Control law will pass, Anutin says
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 26/07/2024
» Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul appeared optimistic yesterday that a bill on controlling cannabis will be passed into law within the tenure of the current coalition government, while a health advocacy group called for a total ban on using cannabis for recreational purposes.
Transport Minister Leads Blood Donation Drive Honouring King
Published on 25/07/2024
» Mr Suriya Jungrungreangkit, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport, announced that in celebration of His Majesty the King’s 72nd birthday on 28 July 2024, officials and staff from the Ministry of Transport's 22 agencies have initiated the "Transport Ministry's 100 Hearts to Honour the King" project. This involves offering royal blessings, pledging to be exemplary civil servants, and uniting in a blood donation goal of 2 million CCs for His Majesty. Moreover, 172 scholarships will be awarded to students in schools around Bangkok Port to enhance educational opportunities and morale, fundamental to societal and national development.
Thailand signals another U-turn on cannabis
Gary Boyle, Published on 24/07/2024
» Thailand will work towards controlling the use of cannabis through laws instead of re-listing it as a narcotic, according to Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, in yet another policy U-turn.
NSTDA reveals crucial future technologies
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 24/07/2024
» Artificial muscles, engineered microbes and security robotics are among the top 10 technological advances to watch out for this year, as they will make an impact over the next 5-10 years, according to the National Science Technology and Development Agency (NSTDA).
Israeli PM sees more hope for hostage deal
Published on 23/07/2024
» WASHINGTON - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said conditions for a ceasefire and hostage deal with Hamas are “becoming ripe”, suggesting the two sides are getting closer to agreeing to at least a temporary halt to their war in Gaza.
Thailand signals another U-turn on cannabis
Published on 23/07/2024
» Thailand will work towards controlling the use of cannabis through legislation instead of re-listing it as a narcotic, according to Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, signalling yet another policy U-turn.
Move Forward seeks to legalise porn, sex toys in Thailand
Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 22/07/2024
» The Move Forward Party (MFP) is pushing a proposal to amend the Criminal Code to legalise the adult entertainment industry and its related products -- including pornographic materials and sex toys -- in an effort to break the taboo surrounding the topic and better regulate the industry.