Foreign Divers Allegedly Touch Whale Shark’s Tail in Mu Ko Surin National Park, Facing...
Phang Nga—
On April 3rd, 2024, Mr. Atthaphon Charoenchansa, the director-general of the Thai National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Department, publicly revealed a case of a group of foreign divers allegedly touching the tip...
Stop Gambling Campaign Foundation Responds to PM’s Plan for Entertainment Complex to Tackle Illegal...
National—
On April 2nd, 2024, Mr. Thanakorn Khomkrit, the general secretary of the Stop Gambling Campaign Foundation, mentioned Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin’s statement regarding the deliberation of the study of opening an Entertainment Complex...
Thai Police General Surrenders: Arrest Warrant Issued for Alleged Money Laundering Conspiracy
National—
At 5:30 PM, on April 2nd, 2024, Thai national media reported that Pol. Gen. Surachet Hakphan surrendered to Thai metropolitan investigative police as an arrest warrant was issued for being an official conspiring to...
Deputy PM Anutin Charnvirakul Supports Revising Cannabis Policy: Focus Shifts from Economic to Health...
National—
On April 1st, 2024, Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, the Deputy Prime Minister, publicly mentioned after Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin gave a special interview to France 24, a French news agency, regarding bringing marijuana back...
Thai Industrial Commission Reveals Chinese Investor Violations: Steel Mill Crane Collapse Sparks Investigation in...
National—
On March 31st, 2024, Mr. Akaradej Wongpitakroj, the Chairman of the Industrial Commission, publicly revealed a case of a steel mill's crane collapsing in Rayong. The mill was revealed to be owned by Chinese...
Thai Prime Minister Endorsed Idea of Establishing Entertainment Complexes with Casinos
PRESS RELEASE:
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has reportedly endorsed the idea of establishing entertainment complexes with casinos in Thailand, highlighting the potential to transform illegal gambling operations into regulated entities that contribute to the state's...
Thai Parliament Votes to Deliberate Further on Opening Entertainment Complexes With Legal Casinos
National—
At 8:10 PM, on March 28th, 2024, the Thai House of Parliament voted to agree on deliberation on the study of opening an Entertainment Complex, which would include a legal casino, to tackle illegal...
Thai Cabinet Greenlights Amendments to Alcoholic Beverages Control Law Despite Opposition
National—
On March 29th, 2024, Thai national media reported that the Thai cabinet approved five bills to amend the alcoholic beverage control law. These proposed changes included extending selling hours and permitting more flexibility for...
Minister Puangpet Rolls Out Anti-E-Cigarette Measures in Bangkok Schools
PRESS RELEASE:
Minister attached to the Prime Minister’s Office, Puangpet Chunlaiad, has issued policies aimed at preventing e-cigarettes from falling into the hands of young students, targeting administrators of 437 schools in Bangkok.
Minister Puangpet expressed...
Thai Parliament Officially Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage
National —
Thailand's parliament has overwhelmingly passed legislation that legalizes same-sex marriage.
On Wednesday, March 27th, 2024, the House of Representatives voted 399 to 10 in favor of the "Marriage Equality Bill," with two abstentions and...