End Cigarette Smoke Thailand cites England’s plan to hand out free vaping kits to...
UK/Thailand-
 The End Cigarette Smoke Thailand (ECST) Group cited England’s initiative to hand out free vaping kits, calling it an effective way to help save smokers’ lives and prevent children from accessing e-cigarettes.
This came after...
Illegal Night Club in Phuket Raided for Allegedly Being Open Late and Allowing Minors
Phuket –
An illegal night club in Phuket Town was raided for allegedly opening over the legal closing time and allowing minors to enter the venue.
The Mueang Phuket District Chief Mr. Pairoj Srilamoon told the...
TAT Adopts Cautious Approach to Visa Fee Waiver Scheme
PRESS RELEASE:Â
The Tourism Authority of Thailand is taking a cautious approach toward implementing a visa fee waiver scheme to attract more foreign tourists.
In response to tourism operators urging the government to offer a visa...
Thai Military Outlines Plans to Reduce Conscription Quotas
PRESS RELEASE:
BANGKOK (NNT) - Defence Minister Sutin Klungsang has confirmed that the military has outlined plans for an immediate reduction in military conscription quotas, in line with the new government’s policies.
Minister Sutin, along with Prime...
Prime Minister Says that Ending the Drug Cycle is on Nation’s Agenda
PRESS RELEASE:
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has placed emphasis on government policy, such as giving government agencies control, in order to solve the drug problem.
The Government has a policy to encourage drug addicts to receive...
Over 7 Million Baht Worth of Illegal Cigarettes and Liquor Seized in Hat Yai
Songkhla—
On October 27th, 2023, the Consumer Protection Police Division (CPPD) officials and relevant officials confiscated illegal cigarettes and illicit liquor worth more than 7 million baht at a private transportation center in Hat Yai,...
Thai Cabinet Approves Draft Clean Air Act
National —
Thailand's Cabinet on Tuesday approved in principle a draft clean air act to reduce pollution.
The draft law, originally proposed by the Thai Ministry of Natural Resource and Environment, received a green light from...
Thai Officials Investigate Large Amount of Foreign Workers Living Together in Samut Sakhon
Samut Sakhon—
At 10:30 AM, on January 5th, 2024, Mueang Samut Sakhon police officers and relevant agencies performed an inspection at a townhouse in Baan Suan Rangsi, Mueang, Samut Sakhon, after a local reported almost...
Editorial: Thailand Has Some Tough Decisions to Make Around Teen Violence and Legal Punishment
If you have regularly read or followed our news you have likely been aware of what seems like an increasing trend of teen violence in Thailand involving deadly weapons, especially younger than sixteen years...
UPDATE: Owner of Phuket Villa at Center of Stair Kicking Controversy to Face Legal...
Phuket –
A villa owner at Yamu Beach in Paklok is going to face legal action after part of the villa encroached on the public area.
Our previous story:
The beach stairs of a villa are being...