More than 70 Ukrainian and Russians hold a Russia-Ukraine war protest in Phuket this...
Phuket -
Dozens of Ukrainian and Russian tourists in Phuket staged a symbolic protest against the Russia-Ukraine war, demanding peace and the immediate end of the political conflict in Patong today, March 2nd.
About 70 Ukraine...
Criminalizing torture and enforced disappearance draft bill passes third reading in Thai parliament yesterday
Bangkok -
Thai parliament voted on a draft bill criminalizing torture and enforced disappearance in the second and third readings yesterday, February 23rd.
The voting was ended with 359 votes in favor, 1 abstention, and 2...
Disrupting Harm report in Thailand: Online sexual abuse and exploitation of children in Thailand...
BREAKING – Online sexual abuse and exploitation of children in Thailand is underreported, with only 1- 3% of children disclosing experience told the police.
“The interview took place in the police station at the front desk...
Chiang Mai Framework for Action: Toolkit launched for construction sector to help improve ...
BANGKOK, 10 February 2022 – With support from the European Union, today the Baan Dek Foundation and UNICEF launched the Chiang Mai Framework for Action (CMFA), a toolkit that provides construction companies and real...
Thai parliament send liquor and same-sex marriage bills for Cabinet review, delaying first readings...
Bangkok -
The House of Representatives yesterday, February 9th, has forwarded two proposed draft bills, the 'progressive' liquor bill and the same-sex marriage bill, to the Cabinet Committee for review.
The Cabinet review essentially means that...
Transport operators and drivers gathering for overnight protest in front of Ministry of Energy...
Bangkok -
A group of truck drivers is gathering for an overnight protest in front of the Ministry of Energy in the Chatuchak district of Bangkok today, February 8th, to demand the Minister's resignation after...
Thai Food and Drug Administration still planning on allowing recreational cannabis in “some” areas
Thailand:-
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has indicated that the Ministry of Public Health wants to utilize the benefits of cannabis following its removal from Thailand’s list of prohibited drugs.
The administration said the use...
Thai government forms ‘Casino Committee’ to consider legalized gambling entertainment complex opening
National -
Thailand's Royal Gazette yesterday, February 3rd, announced the establishment of a 'Casino Committee' to study and consider the potential opening of a legalized gambling entertainment complex to solve illegal gambling problems and boost...
Group of Thai parents protest at the Thai Ministry of Education over mandatory Covid-19...
Bangkok -
A group of parents arrived at the Ministry of Education yesterday, January 18th, 2022, to demand the cancellation of regular ATK (Rapid Covid-19) testing and the mandatory policy of wearing facial masks for...
Rich primate species diversity threatened and in need of urgent conservation, WWF report...
January 5, 2022 -- 44 different primate species call the Greater Mekong home, but are increasingly threatened by habitat loss and hunting.
“Primates of the Greater Mekong: Status, Threats and Conservation Efforts,” a new WWF...
