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Government delays approval of cannabis ban legislation
Reuters, Published on 13/02/2024
» The government delayed the approval of a draft bill that would ban the recreational use of cannabis as it needs more opinions from other parties, Public Health Minister Cholnan Srikaew said after the cabinet meeting on Tuesday.
Wildlife traffickers creeping back as pandemic restrictions ease - UN
Reuters, Published on 21/09/2021
» SINGAPORE: After a drastic reduction in wildlife trafficking during the pandemic, authorities in Southeast Asia must act swiftly to stop smugglers getting back in business once border controls are relaxed, according to a forthcoming UN report.
Singapore tightens coronavirus curbs to buy time for vaccinations
Reuters, Published on 20/07/2021
» SINGAPORE: Singapore will halt restaurant dining and ban gatherings of more than two people for one month from Thursday, the health ministry said, as a further rise in coronavirus cases deals a blow to the country's reopening plans.
Couples tie the knot on elephants on Valentine's Day
Reuters, Published on 14/02/2021
» Fifty-two couples got married while riding elephants on Sunday, in an annual Valentine's Day mass wedding ceremony at a botanical garden in the eastern province of Chon Buri.
Germany does not believe king has breached state business ban
Reuters, Published on 29/10/2020
» BERLIN: Germany does not believe that Thailand's king has so far breached its ban on conducting politics while staying there, a parliamentary source said on Wednesday, after lawmakers were briefed by the government.
Hand signals only: Protesters learn new language
Reuters, Published on 20/10/2020
» Hands point above head = need umbrella; Hands held over head = need helmet; Hands crossed over chest = enough supplies here.
Hong Kong activists rally in support of Thai protesters
Reuters, Published on 19/10/2020
» HONG KONG: A small group of Hong Kong pro-democracy activists rallied outside the Thai consulate in the Asian financial hub on Monday to show solidarity with protesters in Thailand demonstrating against the government and monarchy.
Access rules to be eased for foreign patients
Reuters, Published on 27/08/2020
» Thailand is to ease its novel coronavirus procedures to allow more patients from abroad to get treatment from next month, a top health official said on Thursday, after appeals from hospitals eager to treat their overseas patients.
Myanmar court denies bail to Canadian preacher who defied virus ban
Reuters, Published on 03/06/2020
» A Myanmar court on Wednesday denied bail to a Canadian Christian preacher who held church services in defiance of a ban on gatherings to prevent the spread of the coronavirus that led to infections in dozens of people including himself.
Plastic piles up as pandemic sidelines pollution fight
Reuters, Published on 11/05/2020
» Thailand began the year with a ban on single-use plastic bags that Bangkok office worker Nicha Singhanoi hoped would cut back the waste that puts her country among the world's top five choking the oceans with plastic.