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Dept mulls easing booze curbs at banquets
News, Post Reporters, Published on 09/03/2026
» The Department of Disease Control (DDC) has opened public consultation on easing alcohol restrictions at traditional events, including wedding banquets and diplomatic events, in restricted venues.
Public transport fares capped amid Mideast tensions
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Achadthaya Chuenniran and Surachai Piragsa, Published on 07/03/2026
» The Ministry of Transport has ordered a cap on public transport fares as tensions in the Middle East threaten to drive up global energy prices, warning operators not to raise rates beyond legal limits.
Shortage of psychiatrists bodes ill for mental health
News, Published on 06/03/2026
» The country is grappling with a critical shortage of psychiatrists, with fewer than 900 specialists now working nationwide, according to the Public Health Ministry.
Thai massage industry set for overhaul
News, Post Reporters, Published on 04/03/2026
» The Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine (DTAM) says it is working on a comprehensive upgrade of the country's traditional Thai massage industry.
Cambodia absence highlights fragile trust
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 04/03/2026
» Cambodia's absence from the Cobra Gold military drill this year signals a persistent lack of trust between Thailand and Cambodia, analysts say.
Govt eyes B3.8bn in export deals
News, Post Reporters, Published on 01/03/2026
» The Commerce Ministry is aiming for nearly 3.84 billion baht in new export opportunities following business‑matching talks with Otis McAllister, a major US importer, as part of efforts to expand Thai food exports amid shifting global trade conditions.
Social Security LINE sticker costs draw scrutiny
News, Post Reporters, Published on 28/02/2026
» The Social Security Office (SSO) is facing renewed criticism following reports that it spent nearly 70 million baht on its LINE Official Account and sticker campaign.
Contactless payments coming to four MRT lines
News, Post Reporters, Published on 28/02/2026
» A new connectivity scheme led by the Transport Ministry is set to implement contactless payments across four MRT railway lines to expand the common ticketing system from June 1.
Chinese tourists extend stays over Lunar New Year
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 25/02/2026
» More Chinese tourists have chosen longer stays in Phuket for the Lunar New Year holiday after travel plans to Japan were disrupted, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Ride-share drivers must register vehicles by Feb 28
News, Post Reporters, Published on 24/02/2026
» Ride-sharing drivers operating through mobile applications must register their vehicles under categories Ror Yor 17/18 with the Department of Land Transport by Saturday, the government has warned.