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Weed advocates slam control bill
Weed advocates slam control bill
BANGKOK: Advocates of cannabis legalisation blasted Public Health Minister Cholnan Srikaew’s decision to endorse a new draft of the cannabis and hemp control bill without consulting the civil sector as he had promised.
Thaksin’s daughter denies Cabinet move
Thaksin’s daughter denies Cabinet move
BANGKOK: Pheu Thai Party leader Paetongtarn Shinawatra yesterday (Jan 7) denied that she would be appointed a Cabinet minister amid speculation about a reshuffle.
Health minister signs bill banning recreational use of weed
Health minister signs bill banning recreational use of weed
BANGKOK: Public Health Minister Cholnan Srikaew has signed proposed legislation regarding cannabis, emphasising that it cannot be used for recreational purposes.
Phuket tourism office aims to banish low-season blues
Phuket tourism office aims to banish low-season blues
PHUKET: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT)’s Phuket office will continue promoting the province as a year-round destination with no official low season, according to office director Lertchai Wangtrakuldee.
Stars to dazzle at Thailand Masters
Stars to dazzle at Thailand Masters
BADMINTON: The star-studded Princess Sirivannavari Thailand Masters 2024 will take place between Jan 30-Feb 4 at Nimibutr Stadium in Bangkok, it was confirmed yesterday (Jan 5).
Showjumper Janakabhorn qualifies for Paris Olympics
Showjumper Janakabhorn qualifies for Paris Olympics
OLYMPICS: Janakabhorn Karunayadhaj has made history by becoming the first Thai to earn a slot in the Olympic Games individual show jumping competition in Paris later this year.
Government military budget slammed
Government military budget slammed
BANGKOK: The opposition parties yesterday (Jan 4) took aim at budget allocations for the nation’s military, saying they ran counter to Pheu Thai Party’s policy statements on downsizing and reforming the armed forces.
TAT points to shortfall in marketing budget
TAT points to shortfall in marketing budget
BANGKOK: As the fiscal budget 2024 for tourism marketing has been set at a much lower rate than the benchmark in 2019, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) admitted that it would be challenging to stimulate foreign arrivals from 28 million in 2023 to 40mn within this year.
Thai athletes and fans brace for stellar year
Thai athletes and fans brace for stellar year
ALL SPORTS: An exciting year ahead is expected for both Thai athletes and fans with the Olympic Games in Paris and the Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games at home set to take place.
National New Year road deaths down 23%
National New Year road deaths down 23%
BANGKOK: Road accidents over the New Year holiday killed 212 people and injured 1,860 others, with both figures substantially down on those from last year, according to official statistics.
Police chief wants age of criminal responsibility lowered
Police chief wants age of criminal responsibility lowered
BANGKOK: National police chief Pol Gen Torsak Sukvimol has proposed the minimum age of criminal responsibility be lowered, because young people are committing more serious crimes.
New Year tourism revenue soars
New Year tourism revenue soars
BANGKOK: Tourism-related revenue surged by 44% during the New Year countdown period thanks to a visa-free scheme and extended operating hours of entertainment places, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
National New Year holiday death toll reaches 128
National New Year holiday death toll reaches 128
BANGKOK: During the final three days of the year, the government recorded 1,150 traffic accidents that killed 128 people and injured 1,151 others across Thailand.
Japan cruise to 5-0 friendly win over Thailand
Japan cruise to 5-0 friendly win over Thailand
FOOTBALL: Masatada Ishii’s reign as Thailand manager got off to a bad start yesterday (Jan 1) after his team were thumped 5-0 by his compatriots in Tokyo, Japan.
Bangkok mall shooter, 14, to remain institutionalised
Bangkok mall shooter, 14, to remain institutionalised
BANGKOK: Parents have let the mental treatment institute where he was detained continue treating their 14-year-old son who killed three people on a shooting rampage at Siam Paragon mall in October.
Govt sets ambitious B3.5trn tourism target for ‘24
Govt sets ambitious B3.5trn tourism target for ‘24
BANGKOK: The government is aiming to generate B3.5 trillion for the economy through the tourism industry this year, as it plans to promote the country as a year-round tourism destination.
‘Unite as one to conquer obstacles’
‘Unite as one to conquer obstacles’
BANGKOK: His Majesty the King has urged Thais to unite for the New Year, join forces to overcome obstacles and challenges lying ahead, and steer the country towards prosperity and stability.
Alarm sounded over syphilis infections
Alarm sounded over syphilis infections
BANGKOK: Health officials are looking to tighten preventive and control measures after finding higher rates of syphilis and gonorrhoea among young people, says Public Health Minister Cholnan Srikaew.
Day 1: 34 dead in New Year road accidents nationwide
Day 1: 34 dead in New Year road accidents nationwide
BANGKOK: Thirty-four people were killed and 335 injured in road accidents nationwide on Friday, the first day of the government’s road safety campaign.
Police officer held in expressway slaying
Police officer held in expressway slaying
BANGKOK: A police officer has been arrested after a businessman was shot to death on an expressway in Wang Thonglang district of Bangkok late Friday night (Dec 29).