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PM: Cannabis to be relisted as a narcotic by year-end
Gary Boyle, Published on 09/05/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Wednesday said that cannabis would be relisted as a narcotic by the end of 2024.
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.
'Foreigners only' casinos suggested
Gary Boyle, Published on 01/04/2024
» The government has been asked to open the first-ever entertainment-casino complex on Thai soil in Hat Yai to boost tourism, with only foreigners allowed to enter at first.
Airlines to cut Songkran fares
Gary Boyle, Published on 12/03/2024
» Six airlines will add 104 flights and give a discount of about 20% on early morning and late night domestic flights during the Songkran holiday.
Pita returns to parliament, criticises handout scheme
Gary Boyle, Published on 25/01/2024
» Former Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat made a return to parliament on Thursday and said the country is not in need of the government's 500-billion-baht digital wallet handout scheme, which could result in long-term burdens.
PM wants electric mass transit to cut PM2.5
Gary Boyle, Published on 12/01/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin vowed to promote electric mass transit to help solve the air pollution problem in Chiang Mai.
Pattaya Floating Market laments slowdown of tour groups
Gary Boyle, Published on 22/12/2023
» The operator of Pattaya Floating Market says attracting a large numbers of tourists is still needed as it urges the authorities to reverse the image of Thailand as an unsafe destination.
Zones for nightspot 4am closing time can expand
Gary Boyle, Published on 18/12/2023
» Interior Minister Anutin Charvirakul said that he was ready to consider expanding the zones where entertainment places can open until 4am in order to boost the economy.
Chinese tourists worried about safety
Gary Boyle, Published on 15/12/2023
» Tourism operators in China say safety remains the major concern for Thailand tour packages, predicting trips here might reach the pre-pandemic level by 2025.
Groups want govt to scrap 4am opening
Gary Boyle, Published on 05/12/2023
» Some groups want the government to rethink its plan to allow bars, clubs and other entertainment venues to operate until 4am, saying authorities have not taken the necessary precautions to prevent alcohol-related accidents.