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Order signed on need for doctor’s prescription for cannabis
Gary Boyle, Published on 25/06/2025
» Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsutin said on Tuesday he had signed an order restricting cannabis use to strictly medical purposes.
Online arrival cards for Thailand take effect May 1
Gary Boyle, Published on 11/04/2025
» All foreign travellers planning a visit to Thailand are reminded that starting on May 1 they will be required to complete an online arrival card prior to arriving in the kingdom.
Thai cabinet approves casino bill
Gary Boyle, Published on 28/03/2025
» Thailand’s cabinet on Thursday approved a draft law for casinos and entertainment complexes, as the government looks to attract more tourists and build a major gaming industry.
Casino entry 'for richest Thais only'
Gary Boyle, Published on 03/03/2025
» Only Thais who have held at least 50 million baht in a fixed deposit account for no less than six months will be allowed to enter any new casino-entertainment complex, says a government source.
Immigration Bureau says woman's entry denial claims false
Gary Boyle, Published on 29/02/2024
» The Immigration Bureau has dismissed allegations made by an Indonesian woman who claimed that she and her husband were denied entry into Thailand for their honeymoon due to a cash requirement.
Booze warning labels planned
Gary Boyle, Published on 27/02/2024
» The government is planning to introduce a new regulation that would require the makers of alcoholic beverages to put large, graphic images on every bottle and can they produce to warn the public of the dangers of drinking.
Police chief demands Thaksin health report
Gary Boyle, Published on 18/10/2023
» National police chief Pol Gen Torsak Sukvimol on Tuesday called on the Police General Hospital to submit a report on the treatment it is providing for jailed former premier Thaksin Shinawatra.
10.3m guns in Thailand, says survey
Gary Boyle, Published on 05/10/2023
» Authorities will crack down on online sales of guns, national police chief Torsak Sukvimol said on Wednesday, a day after a shooting at a Bangkok shopping mall left two people dead.
Myanmar orders all workers abroad to remit 25%
Gary Boyle, Published on 14/09/2023
» The military government in Myanmar is demanding that expatriate workers remit at least 25% of their foreign currency income through the country’s banking system, according to local reports.
Seatbelts needed for taxi passengers
Gary Boyle, Published on 09/08/2023
» Passengers will need to wear a seatbelt while riding in a taxi or other public transport vehicles starting from Nov 6, according to the police.