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Health ministry wants ban on recreational cannabis by year-end
Bloomberg News, Published on 21/02/2024
» The government wants to ban recreational use of cannabis by the end of this year, Public Health Minister Cholnan Srikaew said on Wednesday, threatening to put thousands of marijuana shops and farms that have sprung up around the country since a decriminalisation drive two years ago out of business.
Prayut clears multi-billion spending plan as election nears
Bloomberg News, Published on 14/03/2023
» The cabinet approved a raft of proposals in what’s likely to be its last meeting before Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha dissolves parliament to pave way for a general election.
Academics: PPRP squabble risks early polls
Bloomberg News, Published on 20/01/2022
» The ouster of an influential Thai lawmaker and his supporters from the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) in the ruling coalition may trigger an early general election and hamper Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's ability to pass key legislation, including the budget for next year.
Thailand set to beat vaccination target with more booster shots
Bloomberg News, Published on 16/12/2021
» Thailand is on course to surpass the goal of administering 100 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines this year, boosting its defence against the Omicron variant as the government weighs further easing of curbs on tourists.
Stark differences among SE Asia’s vaccination strategies
Bloomberg News, Published on 08/02/2021
» Moderna Inc won approval from Singapore for its Covid vaccine and signed a deal to sell doses to the Philippines, becoming the fourth supplier to get regulatory clearance in Southeast Asia.
100 days free of local virus cases, but Thailand pays heavy price
Bloomberg News, Published on 02/09/2020
» Thailand has reported zero locally-transmitted Covid-19 cases for 100 days in a row, joining a small group of places like Taiwan where the pathogen has been virtually eliminated.
PM pushes Asean fund for virus tests, protective gear
Bloomberg News, Published on 14/04/2020
» Southeast Asian nations plan to discuss forming a joint fund to combat the coronavirus pandemic with China, Japan and South Korea during a virtual summit on Tuesday, according to a Thai official.
How Bill Gates aims to save $233bn by reinventing the toilet
Bloomberg News, Published on 06/11/2018
» SYDNEY: Bill Gates thinks toilets are a serious business, and he’s betting big that a reinvention of this most essential of conveniences can save a half million lives and deliver $200 billion-plus in savings.