Thailand’s Ministry of Justice to resubmit Civil Partnership Draft Bill for Cabinet consideration after...
Bangkok -
Thailand's Ministry of Justice is planning to resubmit the Civil Partnership draft to the Cabinet for reconsideration as it did not contradict any religious norms, which is another step forward for the...
Paternity Leave to Be Allowed for Thai Government Officials
Thai male government officials have been granted the right to take 15 consecutive working days of paternity leave on full pay, following an edict signed by Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam on May 23....
Thai PM visits southern Thailand this morning, Chana protesters call off overnight gathering
Southern Thailand -
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O'Cha and the National Security Council Committee visited the southern provinces this morning, December 15th, to follow up on national security performances on the borders and the Covid-19 situation.
The...
Royal Thai Navy Implements Air Treatment Machines to Combat Air Pollution in Bangkok
Bangkok—
On February 16th, 2024, Admiral Worawut Pruksarungruang, the Chief of Naval Staff, performed a field inspection on installing air treatment machines to reduce air pollution, and PM 2.5 dust, in the Bangkok area.
The...
Thai Government Cracks Down on Online Gambling: Over 25,000 Websites Blocked
National—
On March 31st, 2024, Ms. Kanika Aunjit, the deputy government spokeswoman, stated to the public regarding a government policy to tackle online gambling websites as major economic crimes.
According to the deputy government spokeswoman, Thai...
“People’s Party 112” pro-democracy protesters gathered at Democracy Monument in Bangkok over the weekend...
Bangkok -
Protesters from the "People's Party 112" pro-democracy group gathered at the democracy monument Friday afternoon, May 20th, for a car mob protest to the Criminal Court to demand the release of Activist Tantawan...
No, Thailand is not Getting Rid of All Migrant Workers
National —
Thailand will still hire migrant workers, Mrs. Kanchana Phatrachok, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said in response to previous false reports that the country would stop allowing Cambodian and Laotian workers...
Thailand’s Department of Corrections responds to allegations about coercion and forced labor in Thai...
Bangkok -
There is no coercion or inmate brutality in Thai prisons, only officials emphasizing behavioral development among inmates, the Department of Corrections declared over the past holiday weekend on December 24th, responding to allegations...
Myanmar Military Conscription Sparks Refugee Surge to Thailand
National—
On February 19th, 2024, Mr. Kannavee Suebsang, the FAIR Party MP, publicly revealed the case where the Myanmar government announced military conscription without gender discrimination, leaving uncertainty about whether it would escape scrutiny under...
Thai Cannabis Network Concerned Over Government’s Move to Criminalize Marijuana, Advocates for Truthful Comparison
National—
On April 4th, 2024, Mr. Prasitchai Nunual, the secretary-general of the Network for Shaping the Future of Thai Cannabis, publicly stated his concerns over bringing marijuana back into an illicit substance type by the...