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Calls to revive 'red cars' in Chiang Mai
Gary Boyle, Published on 14/05/2024
» Chiang Mai tourism operators are urging the local government to help revive the transport service provided by the province's iconic rot daeng ("red cars") as more passengers have switched to other forms of transport.
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.
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.
Teachers, students to share school toilets
Gary Boyle, Published on 24/04/2024
» Teachers and students will share the same toilets at all schools under the Office of the Basic Education Commission (Obec).
New ride-hailing service starts in Bangkok
Gary Boyle, Published on 29/02/2024
» Thailand's ride-hailing market is expected to intensify with the debut of Singapore-based Tada on Wednesday.
Extended nightlife hours to start Dec 15
Gary Boyle, Published on 06/11/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has agreed to extend opening hours for nighttime entertainment venues, including pubs and bars, to 4am in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Chon Buri and Phuket from Dec 15.
Three killed after jet ski rams longtail boat
Gary Boyle, Published on 30/10/2023
» Three people on board a longtail boat were killed when a speeding jet ski rammed into their vessel in a canal in Bang Phli district of Samut Prakan on Saturday.
Royal pardon reduces Thaksin’s jail term to one year
Gary Boyle, Published on 01/09/2023
» His Majesty the King has granted a royal pardon to Thaksin Shinawatra, reducing the former prime minister’s combined jail sentence from eight years to one, according to Friday's Royal Gazette.
Developer of Ashton Asoke 'must be held responsible'
Gary Boyle, Published on 02/08/2023
» The owner of the Ashton Asoke project is responsible for building an entrance to the condominium complex in accordance with the required standards, so they must be held responsible for failing to do so, Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt said on Tuesday.
'Deal struck on next govt'
Gary Boyle, Published on 28/07/2023
» A political deal involving the formation of a new government has been reached in Hong Kong between Thaksin Shinawatra and Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, the leader of the Progressive Movement, a source in the Pheu Thai Party says.