Thai Food and Drug Administration still planning on allowing recreational cannabis in “some” areas
Thailand:-
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has indicated that the Ministry of Public Health wants to utilize the benefits of cannabis following its removal from Thailand’s list of prohibited drugs.
The administration said the use...
Thai Prime Minister Orders Crackdown on Illegal Guides, Addresses Taxi Meter Issues and PM...
Bangkok—
At 8:50 AM, on February 23rd, 2024, Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, Governor of Bangkok Chadchart Sittipunt, and relevant agencies held a meeting on the progress of Bangkok City development.
During the meeting, Srettha...
Bangkok Governor approves seven areas in capital for public gatherings
Bangkok -
Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt today, June 24th, has signed an announcement approving seven areas in the capital for public gatherings.
The announcement is to maintain peace and order while all kinds of gatherings can...
Deputy PM Anutin Charnvirakul Inspects Chiang Mai Amid Wildfire and PM 2.5 Concerns
Chiang Mai—
On April 9th, 2024, Ms. Traisulee Traisanakul, the Secretary to the Thai Minister of the Interior, stated to the public regarding Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s inspection in Chiang Mai province to...
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...
National -
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...
Thai Authorities Overhaul Communication Infrastructure: Installing Underground Cables in Bangkok to Enhance Safety and...
Bangkok—
On May 3rd, 2024, The Thai National Broadcasting and Telecommunication Commission (NBTC) and the Thai Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) proceeded to reorganize and install communication cables into conduits to improve scenery and reduce accidents...
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...