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Social media ban for kids?
News, Jutamas Tadthiemrom and Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 12/01/2026
» Australia notched up a world first last December when it imposed a nationwide social media ban on users under 16 through the Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Bill. The law prohibits them from holding accounts on major platforms including TikTok, X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Snapchat and Threads.
Trat tourism revenue set to top B413m
News, JAKKRIT WAEWKLAYHONG, Published on 03/01/2026
» TRAT: About 413 million baht in tourism revenue is expected during the New Year holiday, despite earlier cancellations linked to Thai-Cambodian border clashes, according to the local office of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Trat tourism rebounds as security stabilises
News, Jakkrit Waewkraihong, Published on 22/12/2025
» Trat: The tourism sector in Thailand's eastern border province of Trat is gradually regaining confidence following reassurances from security officials.
Country 'can keep' Chinese missile system
News, Post Reporters, Published on 16/12/2025
» The Defence Ministry has confirmed that Thailand is legally entitled to keep a Chinese-made fifth-generation guided anti-tank missile system seized from Cambodian forces, dismissing speculation that it must be returned to China.
Bangladesh's youth uprising has Arab Spring echoes
News, Niaz Asadullah, Published on 27/07/2024
» In recent weeks, the Bangladeshi government has cracked down violently on students demanding equitable access to coveted government jobs amid an unemployment crisis. To contain the protests, authorities have shut down all educational institutions, imposed a strict curfew, and cut off internet access. Thousands of police officers and paramilitaries have been patrolling the streets, and more than 170 people have died.
Police target unruly teens
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 23/01/2024
» Police are stepping up a crackdown on juvenile delinquency nationwide in the wake of the brutal slaying of a middle-aged woman, allegedly at the hands of five teenagers in Sa Kaeo's Aranyaprathet district early this month.
First group of Thais set to come home
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 17/11/2023
» A first group of 41 Thais, left stranded in northeastern Myanmar due to clashes between Myanmar soldiers and ethnic rebel groups, has been evacuated from Laukkaing to Kengtung in Shan state to await repatriation to Thailand.
Nightspots lobby for 4am licence
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 10/09/2022
» PHUKET: The Sports and Tourism Ministry will soon propose that the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) ease opening restrictions on night entertainment venues to increase earnings and attract tourists.
New plan to allow later boozing draws flak
News, Post Reporters, Published on 15/08/2022
» Allowing pubs to open until 4am in some tourist provinces will only increase casualties from alcohol-related causes, says the Centre of Alcohol Studies of Maha Sarakham University's Faculty of Pharmacy.
Legal action for Mae La riot
News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/12/2021
» Legal action will be taken against those who set fire to state assets during the riot at Mae La refugee camp in Tak's Tha Song Yang district on Tuesday, an official warned.