Thailand’s health care system ranked sixth best in the world in recent poll
Thailand is gaining worldwide recognition for the quality of its healthcare services, after the US magazine CEOWORLD placed Thailand sixth in its' 2019 list of countries with the best healthcare systems, the Public Health...
Lawmakers state they will introduce draft bill to grow up to six marijuana plants...
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The Bhumjaithai Party has insisted it would submit a draft bill to the House this week to allow people to grow six marijuana plants at home.
The move came after the party's forum to gather...
Dual pricing at hospitals to become legal September 29
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Dual-pricing isn’t just for national parks, museums and amusement parks anymore.
Thai public hospitals can now legally charge foreign nationals higher rates for services under new regulations published Friday.
More than dual-pricing, the new...
Pattaya calls for donations for northeast flood victims
Pattaya calls for donations for northeast flood victims
Pattaya –The collection donation for flood victims in Khon Kaen, northeast of Thailand, is underway, with donations accepted at the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Rescue Foundation.
Donations of items...
All cigarettes in Thailand to be sold in identical dull packaging starting September 12th
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Noting that tobacco companies have started complying with Thailand’s Standardised Packaging Regulation two weeks ahead of the required deadline, the Southeast Asia Tobacco Control Alliance is commending Thailand being the first country...
Thai public health department warns men of risks of illegal penis enlargements
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Thai men worried about their manhood have been warned not to inject themselves to increase their size.
Dr. Akhom Praditsuwan from the Thai public health department said today, July 25th, 2019 that despite countless warnings...
Pattaya City Marathon meeting held, significant road and bar closures discussed for July 21,...
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This afternoon Pattaya City officials held a preparation meeting for the upcoming Pattaya City Marathon which is on Sunday, the 21st of this month in the early morning hours.
They announced several rules, closures, and...
Tropical Storm Mun brings to light pollution issues on Na Jomtien Beaches, again (Video)
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On July 5th, 2019, social media was abuzz with videos and pictures from concerned citizens on Na Jomtien Beach as once again thick black water poured into the ocean from local drains despite...
Electronic Balance Board explodes on charge in Pattaya, injures owner and nearly burns down...
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Korakat Karndee, 39 years old, had just finished using his electronic balance board, a device used for exercise and sold widely over the internet and in Pattaya and had placed it on the charger...
The United States releases the 2019 Annual Human Trafficking in persons report, Thailand remains...
Complete 2019 report can be found here: https://www.state.gov/reports/2019-trafficking-in-persons-report/
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The 2019 United States report on Human Trafficking has been released today. The report is released annually and rates countries in Three Tiers based on the problem...
