Thailand’s Digital Minister Seeking Court Order to Shut Down Facebook in Thailand over Fake...
Bangkok, Thailand-
In a late afternoon press conference on Monday, August 21st, 2023, Thailand’s Caretaker Digital Economy and Society Minister Chaiwat Thanakamanusorn stated that his ministry is planning to seek a court order to shut...
Thai parliament send liquor and same-sex marriage bills for Cabinet review, delaying first readings...
Bangkok -
The House of Representatives yesterday, February 9th, has forwarded two proposed draft bills, the 'progressive' liquor bill and the same-sex marriage bill, to the Cabinet Committee for review.
The Cabinet review essentially means that...
Thai Cabinet Unanimously Approves Protection and Promotion of Ways of Life of Ethnic Groups...
National—
On February 28th, 2024, the Thai cabinet unanimously approved the principles outlined in the Protection and Promotion of the Ways of Life of Ethnic Groups Act, using the Cabinet's proposal as the primary framework.
Mr....
Thailand listed in Tier 2 of US Trafficking in Persons Report for government’s efforts...
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Thailand was ranked Tier 2 in the United States' Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report 2022 for managing human trafficking problems in the country, moving up from the Tier 2 Watch List in 2021.
Thailand...
Proposed Thailand VAT Increase Could Help the Elderly
National —
The Thai government is currently not considering a policy to raise the value-added tax (VAT) from its current 7% to 10%, the government on Sunday, August 27th, clarified. However, discussions have emerged that...
More than 70 Ukrainian and Russians hold a Russia-Ukraine war protest in Phuket this...
Phuket -
Dozens of Ukrainian and Russian tourists in Phuket staged a symbolic protest against the Russia-Ukraine war, demanding peace and the immediate end of the political conflict in Patong today, March 2nd.
About 70 Ukraine...
Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul Addresses Alleged Foreign Mafia in Phuket, Vows to Take...
Phuket—
On March 3rd, 2024, Mr. Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana, the Deputy leader of the United Thai Nation, publicly revealed after visiting Phuket last week to inspect and gather information regarding an allegation of foreign mafia...
Exiled Chinese Christian Group Arrested in Pattaya for Overstay Draws Global Attention, Fears of...
Pattaya, Thailand-
A large group of Chinese nationals who fled China due to fears of persecution for their faith were arrested in Pattaya this week for overstaying their visas, a common crackdown in Thailand that...
Protest at Juvenile Detention Center in Nakhon Ratchasima Draws Attention of Deputy Prime Minister
Nakhon Ratchasima—
On November 10th, 2023, more than 40 juveniles protested at a juvenile detention center in Nakhon Ratchasima as protest leaders reportedly asked for justice from juvenile correctional officers who they claimed harassed and...
Thailand receives United Nations Public Service Awards for five consecutive years for improving public...
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Thailand has won the United Nations Public Service Awards (UNPSA) award for five consecutive years for improving public services and internal bureaucratic reforms nationwide, a deputy spokesperson announced today, March 4th.
Ratchada Thanadirek of...