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Points system for drivers begins
Gary Boyle, Published on 10/01/2023
» The Royal Thai Police (RTP) on Monday started a point system in a bid to improve driving discipline and road safety in the kingdom.
Entry requirements clarified for overseas visitors
Gary Boyle, Published on 10/01/2023
» The government clarified the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand's rules for incoming international passengers on Monday, scrapping a rule which required inbound travellers to show proof of Covid-19 vaccination.
Restaurants warned over 10% service charge
Gary Boyle, Published on 05/10/2022
» Restaurants are able to collect a 10% service charge only when they prominently display the fee to customers, according to the Office of the Consumer Protection Board (OCPB).
Police confused by pot memo
Gary Boyle, Published on 28/07/2022
» The Ministry of Public Health recalled an urgent letter shortly after it was sent to the police asking them to take legal action against those who failed to get permits related to the use of cannabis.
Stricter traffic rules expected in July
Gary Boyle, Published on 28/01/2022
» Increased fines for traffic offences are expected to come into force in July, says the House committee on transport.
Prayut insists 20-year plan here to stay
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 28/09/2018
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has leapt to the defence of the government's 20-year national strategy, saying he would not let any politicians scrap the plan that is designed to direct the country's long-term development over the next two decades.
Tests uncover Viagra in stars' diet products
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 26/04/2018
» Mercury, Viagra and a substance used to make methamphetamine were among ingredients found in substandard dietary supplement products and cosmetics promoted and sold by celebrities, the Dietary Supplement Industry Club said on Wednesday.
Prayut 'willing' to be outsider PM
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 04/04/2018
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has admitted for the first time he could be "outsider premier" after the general election scheduled to take place in February next year.
PM denies poll delay conspiracy
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 28/03/2018
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Tuesday denied that the military regime was conspiring to delay next February's election via potential plans to submit a poll-related bill to the Constitutional Court for a ruling on its validity.
Small comfort in new graft rank
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 22/02/2018
» Thailand is doing a little better in the fight against graft, rising to 96th place in the latest Corruption Perception Index from 101st place a year ago.