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Minister signs bill banning recreational use of weed
Gary Boyle, Published on 08/01/2024
» Public Health Minister Cholnan Srikaew has signed proposed legislation regarding cannabis, emphasising that it cannot be used for recreational purposes.
Pursuing passport paradise
Business, Published on 08/01/2024
» After the first cabinet meeting of this year, the government excited some local travellers with the announcement of a reciprocal visa exemption between Thailand and China scheduled to start in March, part of a plan to empower Thai passports.
NGO slams new alcohol tax rates
News, Published on 08/01/2024
» Stop-Drink Network Thailand has slammed the cabinet's decision to radically lower taxes on wine and other alcoholic beverages in the name of tourism promotion, saying the government is trying to solve one problem by creating another.
'VIP patient', court step up
Published on 08/01/2024
» The year is off to an intriguing start, with political pundits anticipating that three Constitution Court rulings this month and the potential release of convicted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra in February will shape the country's political landscape for months to come.
Panel to mull outlook for Thai GDP and shipments
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 08/01/2024
» The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) is scheduled to meet on Wednesday to discuss its outlook for Thai GDP and exports in 2024.
Thailand targets 2% growth in exports to the US market
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 08/01/2024
» Thailand plans to ramp up the value of trade and investment with the US, aiming for 2% growth in exports to the market this year.
Supachai doubtful for Asian Cup
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 08/01/2024
» Striker Supachai Chaided, who received 19 stitches on his eyebrow after his team Buriram United beat Bangkok United 1-0 in a Thai League 1 game on Saturday night, is expected to report to the national training camp for the upcoming AFC Asian Cup in Qatar today.
The threat that is persuasive AI
News, Published on 08/01/2024
» What does it take to change a person's mind? As generative artificial intelligence becomes more embedded in customer-facing systems -- think of human-like phone calls or online chatbots -- it is an ethical question that needs to be addressed widely.
Budget bill lacks focus
News, Editorial, Published on 08/01/2024
» The House debate following the first reading of the 2024 Budget Bill concluded on Friday with most government MPs voting in support of the bill, despite concerns sounded by the opposition, most notably the Move Forward Party, about the 3.48-trillion-baht budget.
Gender not important
Published on 08/01/2024
» Re: "Robbery done to 'fund revenge plot'", (BP, Jan 6).