The Architectural Controversy over Thai Tribute to Angkor Wat
By Guest Writer Thomas Sinclair, Editor of the Pembrokeshire Herald in Wales. Check them out here.
In Buriram province the construction of a temple complex at Wat Phu Man Fah is enkindling a subtle, yet...
Government Plans Reintroducing ‘We Travel Together’ Campaign
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The government is considering the reintroduction of the “We Travel Together” co-payment scheme to stimulate domestic tourism. The initiative, which previously provided subsidies of up to 40% on accommodation, airfares, and dining at...
Thailand Consumers Council urges delay in Fuel Tariff (Ft) hike, dismisses “using air con...
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Thailand Consumers Council (TCC) yesterday, March 21st, submitted a letter to the Energy Minister, urging the Ministry to delay the increase of the fuel tariff (Ft) in the upcoming May-August period.
This followed the Energy...
Thousands of Thai students nationwide start an online class strike today, prompted by pro-democracy...
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Thai social media was flooded with the hashtag "#ไม่เรียนออนไลน์แล้วอิสัส" (roughly translated as "no more f* online classes") which become the top trending hashtag on Twitter in the blink of an eye today, September...
Royal Thai Armed Force reportedly spends nearly 5 billion baht for armed aircraft earlier...
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The Royal Thai Armed Force (RTAF) has reportedly signed a nearly five billion baht contract to purchase 8 armed aircraft from the United States's Textron Aviation Defense, according to Flightglobal reports on Sunday.
According to...
Thai Public Health Minister urges public not to include marijuana in government’s plan to...
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Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Wednesday, October 12th, urged the public not to include marijuana legalization as a part of the government's plan to eradicate the drug problems in Thailand.
The Minister told...
Thai Cannabis Network Seeks Clarity on New Draft Bill: Concerns Over Many Parts of...
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On January 19th, 2024, Mr. Prasitchai Nunual, the secretary-general of the network for Shaping the Future of Thai Cannabis, spoke about Dr. Cholnan Srikaew, the Thai Minister of Public Health, regarding the draft Cannabis...
Thai Prime Minister Joins New Political Party
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Incumbent Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha officially signed up as a member of the Ruam Thai Saang Chart (United Thai Nation) Party on Monday, January 9th.
His debut event was grandly hosted at Bangkok's...
Thai Cannabis Advocates Challenge Prime Minister’s Proposal, Demand Science-based Decision Making
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On May 9th, 2024, Mr. Prasitchai Nunual, the secretary-general of the network for Shaping the Future of Thai Cannabis, responded to the Thai Prime Minister’s statement regarding a proposal for the reclassification of cannabis...
Thai government announces 19th extension of Emergency Decree, effective until September
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The Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) announced another 2-month extension of the Emergency Decree, effective from August 1st to September 30th.
CCSA spokesperson Dr. Taweesilp Visanuyothin told the Associated Press after the CCSA...
