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Bhutan lifts tobacco ban temporarily
AFP, Published on 29/08/2020
» The Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan, known for embracing gross national happiness and outlawing television until 1999, has made the unusual decision to reverse a ban on the sale of tobacco, blaming the coronavirus.
Buffaloes return to Ban Boonrueng
Oped, Paskorn Jumlongrach, Published on 16/09/2020
» In a vast area of wetlands in Ban Boonrueng village, located in Chiang Rai's Chiang Kong district, the return of buffaloes signifies the resilience of what was a disappearing swamp forest in the northern province.
China STVs exempt from ban
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 23/10/2020
» The Chinese government's ban on outbound tour groups will not affect those who apply for a special tourism visa (STV), says a key official.
6 Chinese defy travel ban
News, Post Reporters, Published on 29/10/2020
» CHIANG RAI: Six Chinese nationals have been arrested in Mae Sai district of this northern province for allegedly entering the kingdom illegally in defiance of the travel ban imposed by the Thai government to combat the Covid-19 pandemic.
Farm chemical ban lacks support
Oped, Editorial, Published on 06/12/2020
» People who have optimistically thought the ban on toxic farm chemicals, like paraquat and chlorpyrifos, that took effect in the middle of this year should make vegetables and fruits safer to consume should think again.
Thailand not alone in ban
News, Postbag, Published on 27/12/2020
» Re: "Tourists not to blame", (PostBag, Dec 26).
Seahorse kebabs spur fishing ban
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 24/01/2018
» The Fisheries Department plans to prohibit the fishing of seahorses in Thai waters after the small marine fish were found grilled on skewers for sale to Chinese tourists at a floating market in Pattaya.
Lift ban and scrap meet
News, Editorial, Published on 22/03/2018
» This week, junta leader and Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha appeared to present himself as a more generous man. After having forbidden parties from holding political activities for almost four years, he has invited them to gather at a June meeting which will be planned, facilitated and possibly dominated by him. The move is, however, ill-advised and lacks substance. It will not be useful for anyone but it demonstrates the regime's desire to further exert control over post-election politics.
Scrap political ban, parties urge
News, Post Reporters, Published on 24/03/2018
» Existing political parties are stepping up calls for the regime's ban on political activities to be totally lifted in light of its partial revocation on April 1.
Songkran ban on big lorries
Online Reporters, Published on 04/04/2018
» Police will prohibit lorries - with 10 wheels or more - on three highways linking with the Northeast during the Songkran travel period.