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Two events to mark World Cannabis Day
Two events to mark World Cannabis Day
THAILAND: Two cannabis-related forums are set to be hosted in Thailand next month, as the country seeks to promote the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes to the public.
Government mulls southern bridge spots
Government mulls southern bridge spots
THAILAND: The location of the government’s land bridge project in the South – touted as a more convenient way to transport goods from the Middle East to the Pacific region – will be decided by June, Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob said yesterday (Mar 15).
Army preparing temporary camps for fleeing Myanmar nationals
Army preparing temporary camps for fleeing Myanmar nationals
THAILAND: The army is planning temporary camps in Ranong and Chumphon provinces for Myanmar nationals fleeing political violence, as the death toll among protesters opposed to the military coup there continues to escalate.
Tobacco agency pins hopes on hemp
Tobacco agency pins hopes on hemp
BANGKOK: The Tobacco Authority of Thailand (TOAT) expects lucrative businesses related to cannabis and hemp extracts will help compensate for deteriorating income from tobacco production.
Travel deals on agenda as jabs start
Travel deals on agenda as jabs start
THAILAND: Thailand is expected to begin signing vaccine passport deals with other countries next month, says the Public Health Ministry.
It’s just the boxing ticket for foreigners
It’s just the boxing ticket for foreigners
MUAY THAI: The army has announced it will only sell tickets for bouts at Lumpinee Boxing Stadium to foreigners, saying the move will curb the activities of local gamblers.
PM, ministers postpone COVID-19 inoculations
PM, ministers postpone COVID-19 inoculations
THAILAND: Cabinet ministers abruptly postponed their COVID-19 inoculations planned for today (Mar 12) after several European countries suspended use of the AstraZeneca vaccine on reports of adverse reactions in some patients.
Free detainees, Thai government tells junta
Free detainees, Thai government tells junta
THAILAND: The government has asked Myanmar to release detainees against the backdrop of intensified protests in which eight more protesters have been reported killed.
Restrictions to end ‘by October’
Restrictions to end ‘by October’
BANGKOK: Thailand will be fully reopened by October and all COVID-19 restrictions lifted, if all sectors continue to cooperate with the government in its containment efforts, the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) hinted on Wednesday (Mar 10).
Chiang Mai snags ‘most polluted’ label
Chiang Mai snags ‘most polluted’ label
THAILAND: Chiang Mai yesterday (Mar 9) received the most undesirable accolade of becoming the most polluted city on the planet.
Tourist spots to get extra shots
Tourist spots to get extra shots
BANGKOK: Additional doses of COVID-19 vaccines will be sought for provinces which are tourist destinations to boost confidence and the local economies there, according to Culture Minister Itthiphol Kunplome.
We must have Songkran, says PM
We must have Songkran, says PM
THAILAND: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha yesterday (Mar 8) insisted that Songkran celebrations be held to revitalise the struggling tourism industry.
Ministry proposes shorter quarantine from next month
Ministry proposes shorter quarantine from next month
THAILAND: The Public Health Ministry is to ask the government to consider reducing the length of mandatory quarantine for incoming travellers from 14 days to 7-10 days, from next month.
Government plans AstraZeneca jab rollout
Government plans AstraZeneca jab rollout
THAILAND: After much anticipation and delay, Thai authorities have announced they are planning to roll out AstraZeneca jabs on Thursday (Mar 11) with Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha the first recipient.
Four pub-goers shot by drunk kamnan
Four pub-goers shot by drunk kamnan
THAILAND: Four pub customers in Nakhon Phanom were wounded when a kamnan witnesses said was obviously drunk fired wild shots from a pistol because he was unhappy with the table service yesterday (Mar 7).
Police hunt for protest van attackers
Police hunt for protest van attackers
THAILAND: Police are working to identify those who hijacked police vehicles and helped two detained anti-government protesters escape during the protests in Bangkok on Saturday evening (Mar 6).
Activist charged B6m for removing plants at Democracy Monument
Activist charged B6m for removing plants at Democracy Monument
THAILAND: What is the price for removing decorative plants at Democracy Monument? Student activist Panusaya “Rung” Sithijirawattanakul found out yesterday (Mar 7) in a police charge.
New plan proposed for hotel quarantine
New plan proposed for hotel quarantine
THAILAND: A proposal to allow foreign visitors to leave their hotel rooms after the first three days of their mandatory 14-day quarantine period will be submitted to the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA).
Four rallies go ahead despite new ban
Four rallies go ahead despite new ban
BANGKOK: Hundreds of pro-democracy demonstrators gathered outside the Criminal Court on Saturday evening (Mar 6) to call for the release of detained colleagues and the abolition of the lese majeste law, defying a fresh order banning public gatherings in the capital.
Phuket reopening up for discussion
Phuket reopening up for discussion
BANGKOK: The plan to open Phuket to international travellers on Oct 1 must win public consensus to avoid the snags of the previous Phuket model, says Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Governor Yuthasak Supasorn.