Psychiatric Association of Thailand suggests government to provide information and limit access to cannabis...
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The Psychiatric Association of Thailand suggested the government limit access to cannabis plantations and usage among the vulnerable groups before the liberalization of cannabis.
The group said the government should provide information on the...
Controversy over Thaksin Still in a Hospital Versus a Thai Prison Continues
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On January 3rd, 2024, Mr. Somchai Srisutthiyakorn, a former election commissioner, posted on Facebook regarding Mr. Thaksin Shinawatra's case about receiving medical treatment at the Police General Hospital and alleged indiscriminate treatment for prisoners.
The...
Chinese tourist confirmed as 33rd novel Coronavirus patient
Chinese tourist from Wuhan confirmed Thailand’s 33rd coronavirus case
Thailand’s Disease Control Department (DCD) today announced an additional coronavirus case, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in Thailand to 33.
DCD director-general Dr. Suwanchai Wattanayingcharoenchai...
Thai Alcohol Control Committee opposes selling booze till 4 AM
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The Thai Alcohol Control Committee opposed a proposal to extend the legal hours for selling alcoholic beverages to 4 AM, citing a potential rise in traffic accidents.
Dr. Opas Karnkawinongpop, permanent secretary of the...
RECAP: Thailand finds 20,515 daily Covid-19 infections with 312 additional deaths, 518,118 new vaccinated...
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Thailand discovered a total of 20,515 daily Covid-19 infections with 312 additional deaths in the past 24 hours, CCSA Assistant Spokesperson Apisamai Srirangsan announced today, August 18th.
The fatalities were 174 men and 138...
Thailand in talks with European countries to purchase additional Pfizer-AstraZeneca vaccines
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The Ministry of Public Health, together with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is planning to purchase "resale" vaccines from European countries at 2-3 million doses per month to speed up the country's inoculation...
Thai Government Implements Measures to Combat Illegal Burning and Improve Air Quality
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On February 15th, 2024, Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul disclosed directives following a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin. Governors were instructed to conduct field inspections and engage communities to halt illegal agricultural...
Thai Minister of Environment moving forward with plan to close National Parks for three...
RAYONG(NNT)- The Minister of Natural Resources and the Environment is aiming to propose a three month closure every year of national parks, to allow nature to regenerate itself.
Mr. Varawut Silpa-archa, Minister of Natural Resources...
Pattaya Police officer saved by his Iphone during shootout at Pattaya Restaurant
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A Pattaya cop almost took one to the hip during a restaurant shootout with a big-time gangster – if not for his smartphone.
Sgt. Maj. Powaret Banjong said Tuesday he was recovering from the encounter...
Bangkok Criminal Court issues arrest warrant, sentences two-month imprisonment against two club managers in...
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The Bangkok Criminal today, April 11th, issued an arrest warrant and sentenced two-month imprisonment, although the punishment may be suspended, against two managers of Thonglor entertainment venues for allegedly violating Emergency Decree and...
