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Explainer - What are Southeast Asia's scam centres, and why are they being dismantled?
Reuters, Published on 04/03/2025
» Scam centres that operated along the Thai-Myanmar border for years have drawn fresh attention after the high-profile abduction and release of a Chinese actor in Thailand.
The highs and lows of liberalising weed
News, Pratch Rujivanarom, Published on 02/03/2023
» A boom in cannabis businesses has helped jolt the tourism industry back to life, as travellers flock to Thailand for marijuana tourism.
Covid becoming seasonal, annual vaccination will suffice
Post Reporters, Published on 06/02/2023
» Covid-19 will become seasonal and vaccination should be annual for vulnerable people, while mRNA vaccine produces more complications than earlier vaccines, according to a prominent virologist.
Govt more democratic this year, survey finds
News, Post Reporters, Published on 05/02/2023
» The government is delighted with a new Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) report that Thailand's ranking on a democracy index has improved more than any other country in the world over the past year, says government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri.
Tourism workers run short
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 19/01/2023
» More than 9,000 workers are still in demand in the tourism industry as foreign arrivals continue to arrive in large numbers, according to the Labour Ministry.
Govt allays concerns over Chinese return
News, Post Reporters, Published on 04/01/2023
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha gave assurances Thailand is ready to handle the return of travel and tourists from China as concern grows over imported Covid cases following China's reopening of its borders on Sunday.
Plugging the gap
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 02/12/2022
» Thailand has resumed importing legal migrant workers under memorandums of understanding signed with neighbouring countries after the Covid-19 pandemic eased.
China 'ready to emerge'
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 24/10/2022
» Maintaining neutrality and a balanced foreign policy amid rising tensions among global powers will help Thailand benefit from China's new administration, which comprises mostly reform-minded executives, according to academics.
Thai use of medical cannabis promoted at gathering
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 26/08/2022
» Thailand could be an example of how "health could bring wealth" based on the successful policy of cannabis use for medical treatments, says Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.
Chinese rate Thailand No 4 as tourists return
News, Mongkol Bangprapa and Kamolwat Praprutitum, Published on 13/08/2022
» Thailand is among the five most favourite destinations for Chinese travellers as the easing of Covid-19 pandemic restrictions sees more Chinese taking trips outside of the country, according to government spokesman Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana.