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Pride event to span over five days
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 21/05/2024
» The government, along with the private and civil sector, will host a five-day Pride event in Bangkok to show Thailand's readiness to be Asia's "rainbow" capital.
Park battles rising tide of rubbish
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 21/05/2024
» According to Hat Noppharat Thara–Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park officials, marine officers will step up their work collecting floating rubbish around the popular Koh Phi Phi beach, which has been swept in by the monsoon season weather cycle.
'Golden Boy' is returned from US
News, Prasit Tangprasert, Published on 21/05/2024
» A 900-year-old statue smuggled out of Thailand by a notorious art dealer in 1975 has finally been returned to the country after spending over three decades in the possession of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.
Pichit dismisses resignation rumour as Srettha defends appointment
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 21/05/2024
» PM's Office Minister Pichit Chuenban on Monday dismissed rumours that he had resigned from his post, as the Constitutional Court is set to later this week decide on his fate in a charter violation case lodged by a group of 40 caretaker senators.
Senate race heats up as interest runs high
News, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 20/05/2024
» More than 31,000 people have asked for applications to apply for senators after the five-year term of 250 senators installed by the now-defunct National Council for Peace and Order ended on May 10.
Thailand's cannabis U-turn is a cautionary tale
News, Published on 20/05/2024
» Turns out you can have too much of a good thing. Earlier this month, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin ordered a U-turn on the country's landmark cannabis policy, saying the plant should be soon classified as a narcotic again and its use limited to medical and health purposes.
Myanmar LGBTQ people plea for help
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 20/05/2024
» While Pride Month is around the corner in Thailand, Burmese LGBTQ people live under the Tatmadaw's shadow, waiting for help from their Thai counterparts.
Land reform dangers
News, Editorial, Published on 20/05/2024
» The recent decision by the cabinet to amend regulations to allow farmers to use state land beyond agricultural purposes has raised concerns about potential misuse and exploitation for commercial benefits.
Public keen on strict curbs
News, Published on 20/05/2024
» Most Thais support the government's plan to relist cannabis as a narcotic and limit its use to medical purposes, according to a survey carried out by the National Institute of Development Administration (Nida).
Senate race attracts 31,000+ sign-ups
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 20/05/2024
» Over 31,000 people have asked for Senate application packs across the country ahead of the Election Commission (EC) today beginning to vet prospective candidates.