Ministry of Interior orders Buddhist religious holidays, King’s birthday to be celebrated online due...
Thailand-
The Ministry of the Interior, led by Mr. Chatchai Phromlert, the permanent secretary of the Ministry, released an order and notice this evening informing all governors in Thailand to mark His Royal Majesty...
Chonburi Governor closes two more companies temporarily out of Covid-19 concerns
Chonburi, Thailand-
The Chonburi Governor continued tonight what is near-daily orders to close companies, factories, construction sites, or similar places where Covid-19 cases are discovered as the province continues to battle the virus.
The new...
Chonburi Governor relaxes more Covid-19 restrictions: Tourist attractions, Zoo/animal attractions, museums, and more
Chonburi, Thailand-
The Chonburi Governor released an updated order this evening, September 7th, 2021, relaxing several more restrictions and mandated closures in the province. This includes the popular tourist city of Pattaya.
Most, if not...
Online gambling business grows by 135 percent due to Covid-19 pandemic, according to Thailand’s...
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The Covid-19 pandemic has stimulated online gambling in Thailand to grow by 135 percent, circulating about 107 billion baht, the Center for Gambling Studies (CGS) reported today, October 8th.
This is despite gambling being...
Former Nakhon Sawan police superintendent “Joe Ferrari” denies charges of torturing drug suspect to...
Nakhon Sawan -
Thitisan "Joe" Utthanaphon who was arrested for allegedly suffocating a drug suspect to death in August has denied the charge of torturing the suspect to death during a court hearing yesterday, November...
Thai FDA speeds up Cannabis Act enactment, cannabis “sandboxes” proposed for recreational use
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The Thai Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accelerated the implementation of the Cannabis Act which allows planting and growing cannabis plants at home for medical treatment purposes. Additionally, Thai authorities are reportedly...
Three people involved in famous Thai actress’ fatal incident facing legal charges of recklessness and...
Nonthaburi -
Two speedboat passengers and a vessel owner who were involved in the fatal incident of the Thai female actress Nida "DTangmo (Watermelon in English)" Patcharaveerapong were facing legal charges, including recklessness causing...
Personal Data Protection Act or “PDPA” will not apply to Press, DES Minister says
Bangkok -
Minister of the Digital Economy and Society (DES) revealed that the press can continue to feature photos and videos in their news presentations without violating the new protection law of the Personal Data...
Cannabis use banned in Thailand at Ministry of Justice property, courts, etc.
Bangkok, Thailand-
Hoping to take advantage of Thailand's new decriminalized cannabis laws and enjoy some marijuana at the courthouse? Well, you may need to change your plans.
Mr. Jeerapat Panthavee, Secretary-General of...
Thailand Kratom Plant Act announced, brief summary of details
Thailand-
The Kratom Plant Act has been published in the Royal Gazette yesterday (August 26th). Kratom leaves cannot be sold to people aged under 18, breastfeeding women, and pregnant women.
The Kratom Plant Act has...
