Thailand’s Land Transport Department has decided to extend the July 15th deadline for GrabBike (Win) riders to operate, without registering as public transport operators, by two more months, while urging those who wish to continue providing their motor…
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Thais warned not to take cannabis or hemp products to some countries
The Thai embassies in Japan, Indonesia and Vietnam have advised the Foreign Ministry to warn Thai people not to bring cannabis, hemp or their extracts when they visit these countries, as they may face heavy fines, jail or even death.The warning follows…
Read MoreCan Move Forward survive latest wave of dissolution threats?
The opposition Move Forward Party has been cleared of serious charges that threatened its dissolution after the Election Commission (EC) decided not to forward an accuser’s complaint to the Constitutional Court.However, the legal headaches may not be o…
Read MoreThai health minister catches COVID-19 after overseas trip despite 6 vaccine shots
Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul tested positive for COVID-19, using a rapid antigen test, upon his return from abroad on Sunday, even though he has already received six doses of vaccine, with the last one being administered on June 13th.Publ…
Read MoreInternational headwinds offset Thai economy’s gains
Despite the fast-rising inflation driven largely by food and energy costs, some economic research houses have recently revised upward or at least maintained their economic growth projections for Thailand for the year.Siam Commercial Bank’s Economic Int…
Read MoreAsia-Pacific nations on accelerated push for rural digitalization to achieve SDGs
Bangkok – Rapid acceleration of digitalization in rural communities in Asia and the Pacific is critical for regaining momentum towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), government policy makers agreed at the conclusion of a one-day ev…
Read MoreProbe ordered into whether Sutthisan police ignore illegal gambling
A fact-finding committee has been set up by the Metropolitan Police Bureau (MPB) to find out whether police in the Sutthisan area of Bangkok had deliberately turned a blind eye to illegal gambling, which was uncovered during a raid by the MPB on the ni…
Read MorePilots and airlines reminded to comply with Thailand’s relaxed COVID-19 measures
The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has issued a notice (NOTAM) to pilots and airlines, reminding them to comply with the latest, but relaxed COVID-19 measures in Thailand, which will become effective on July 1st.The relaxations include:• N…
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