Thai Prime Minister Hosts Cambodia Prime Minister for First Official Visit to Thailand, Sign...
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At 10:10 AM on February 7th, 2024, Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin welcomed Gen. Hun Manet, the Cambodia Prime Minister, and his wife on their first official visit to Thailand.
The Thai Prime Minister...
Thai Minister of Public Health Unveils New Cannabis and Hemp Bill, Prioritizing Medical Use...
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On February 6th, 2024, Dr. Cholnan Srikaew, the Thai Minister of Public Health, publicly stated that the new Cannabis and Hemp bill is ready to be presented at the Thai cabinet meeting next week.
The...
Thai Prime Minister Announces Study of Amnesty for Unregistered Firearm Owners Amid New Proposed...
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At 12:00 PM, on February 6th, 2024, Mr. Srettha Thavisin, the Thai Prime Minister, gave a statement after the Thai cabinet meeting on a study of an amnesty for unregistered firearm possessors to surrender...
Thai Government Introduces Dust-Free Rooms for PM2.5 Protection
PRESS RELEASE:
The Ministry of Public Health has announced plans to set up "dust-free" hospital rooms in 30 provinces to protect at-risk patients from the adverse effects of PM2.5 pollution. The decision follows reports of...
Dengue Surge Hits Many Thai Provinces with 8,000+ Cases
PRESS RELEASE:
Dengue fever has escalated into a significant concern in Thailand, with the Department of Disease Control (DDC) reporting over 8,000 infections and 13 fatalities in January.
DDC Director-General Thongchai Keeratihuttayakorn highlighted a sharp 91.25%...
Thai Minister of Commerce Cracks Down on Illegal Import of Elephant Pants from China...
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On February 5th, 2024, Mr. Phumtham Wechayachai, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce, issued an order to the Thai Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) to investigate a case in which Thai elephant...
Former Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra Faces Legal Charges Over Alleged Offenses Against the Monarchy
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On February 6th, 2024, Mr. Prayut Phetkhun, the spokesperson for the Office of the Attorney General, publicly revealed details regarding a legal case involving Mr. Thaksin Shinawatra, on Section 112 of the Criminal Code...
Update: No Foul Play Suspected in Recent Fire at Thai Ministry of Agriculture
Bangkok—
On February 5th, 2024, Ms. Ayarin Panrit, the spokeswoman for the Minister of the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, gave a statement regarding a fire that broke out at the Ministry of Agriculture building...
Thailand Prepares for the Biggest Songkran Festival Ever as a UNESCO World Heritage
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On February 5th, 2024, Mr. Chai Watcharong, the Thai Government spokesman, publicly revealed an announcement made by the Thai Ministry of Culture on the World Songkran Festival in 76 provinces across Thailand starting from...
Could Thailand Really Introduce a Schengen Style Visa for Parts of Southeast Asia?
Over the last few days the Thai Prime Minister, Srettha Thavisin, has made it clear that he intends to pursue plans for a groundbreaking Schengen style (but with some major differences, read on) visa...
