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PM asked if she lied about her father's 'serious illness'
Gary Boyle, Published on 26/03/2025
» An opposition MP has said that Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra told reporters her father Thaksin was healthy just two days before he returned to Thailand, and questioned why he was then "seriously ill" and spent his prison term in the comfort of the Police General Hospital.
Casinos a game-changer for Thai tourism, says Agoda
Gary Boyle, Published on 07/11/2024
» Casinos would significantly boost tourism to Thailand, says the chief executive of the online travel agency Agoda, who is confident the country could set a record for foreign arrivals next year.
Cannabis U-turn could bring protests, lawsuits
Gary Boyle, Published on 10/05/2024
» The government’s move to reclassify cannabis as a narcotic threatens to trigger street protests and lawsuits by owners of thousands of dispensaries that have sprung up across the country since decriminalisation two years ago.
Thailand leads push for 6-nation visa
Gary Boyle, Published on 08/04/2024
» Thailand is steering a plan for a joint-visa programme with six Asean countries that together hosted about 70 million tourists last year.
Thailand wants global Pride event
Gary Boyle, Published on 04/03/2024
» Thailand will offer Bangkok and Phuket as venues for an international LGBTQ+ summit and other activities in 2028, to show the world the country's support for gender inclusivity.
Booze warning labels planned
Gary Boyle, 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.
Airports authority wants Suvarnabhumi in world's top 50
Gary Boyle, Published on 19/01/2024
» Airports of Thailand (AOT) aims to push Suvarnabhumi airport to rank among the world's 50 best airports within the next two years.
Elephants raid local farms
Gary Boyle, Published on 08/12/2023
» A herd of at least 100 wild elephants attacked farms in Prachin Buri this week, prompting officials to try to drive them back into the forest.
Chinese-Thai couple arrested with 18,000 sex toys
Gary Boyle, Published on 06/10/2023
» Police on Thursday arrested a Chinese man and his Thai wife for the alleged possession of more than 18,000 sex toys.
Pita to get 1 more shot at PM position
Gary Boyle, Published on 18/07/2023
» Eight coalition allies on Monday evening agreed to renominate Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat as the prime minister on Wednesday – but if he fails again, the Pheu Thai Party will have the next chance.