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Chinese-made elephant pants face import ban
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 06/02/2024
» The Customs Department has been told to ban Chinese imports of elephant-patterned pants as the pattern's copyright has now been registered, Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said on Monday.
New cannabis bill ready for cabinet
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 06/02/2024
» A new version of the cannabis and hemp control bill will be proposed at the cabinet meeting next week, Public Health Minister Cholnan Srikaew said on Tuesday.
Varawut touts dual ID-disability cards
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 07/02/2024
» Social Development and Human Security Minister Varawut Silpa-archa on Tuesday said he plans to combine ID and disability cards to facilitate disabled people.
Digital wallet committee to resume planning
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 05/02/2024
» The government's digital wallet policy committee is expected to resume its work after a meeting between Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat.
Thai-China ties to hit new high
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 04/02/2024
» The Thai-Chinese Cultural Relationship Council (TCCRC) and the Chinese ambassador to Thailand are confident the mutual visa exemption scheme for nationals of the two countries will stimulate outbound tourism and further strengthen bilateral ties.
Beijing bank may finance megaproject
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 04/02/2024
» The China-led Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is interested in financing Thailand's Land Bridge megaproject, says Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.
Soft power panel quits en masse
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 03/02/2024
» A planned event to host a Guinness World Record competition where participants would compete to wear the largest number of elephant-print pants is being seen as one of the main reasons behind the mass resignation of members of a government soft power sub-committee, some are speculating.
PM to sign Sri Lanka FTA in days
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 02/02/2024
» Thailand and Sri Lanka will sign a free trade agreement (FTA) this week during Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin's trip to the island country, said spokesman Chai Watcharonke on Thursday.
Soft power fashion panel quits en masse
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 02/02/2024
» A panel of fashion experts advising the government’s soft power committee has resigned en masse, with some sources speculating they were dismayed by a planned marketing stunt involving elephant-print pants.
Tougher tests for drunk drivers
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 30/01/2024
» The cabinet on Tuesday approved regulations proposed by the Royal Thai Police to improve alcohol testing of motorists, said deputy government spokesman Kharom Polpornklang.