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Thailand vows to tighten control on cannabis after smuggling cases involving tourists soar

Thailand vows to tighten control on cannabis after smuggling cases involving tourists soar

Thai officials said they planned to tighten regulations on cannabis sales after cases of tourists attempting to smuggle the drug out of the country soared in recent months.
Fed-up Bangkok man unleashes snakes in condo to protest neighbor's noisy dog

Fed-up Bangkok man unleashes snakes in condo to protest neighbor's noisy dog

Thai farmers urge PM to enlist Blackpink’s Lisa to promote fruit exports

Thai farmers urge PM to enlist Blackpink’s Lisa to promote fruit exports

Thailand scraps plan to give each young citizen $300

Thailand scraps plan to give each young citizen $300

The Thai government has scrapped a plan to distribute THB10,000 (US$300) to each citizen aged 16–20 amid growing global economic uncertainties.
May 16, 2025 | 01:30 am PT
Thailand eases alcohol ban on 5 Buddhist holidays at airports, hotels

Thailand eases alcohol ban on 5 Buddhist holidays at airports, hotels

Thailand allow limited sales of alcohol on five Buddhist holidays in specific locations, such as international airports and hotels, starting Saturday, as part of efforts to boost tourism.
May 10, 2025 | 04:06 pm PT
Thai government taps influencer for durian sale in China

Thai government taps influencer for durian sale in China

Thailand’s Commerce Ministry is tapping the influence of a prominent social media star to drive its durian and other fruits exports through an online sales event targeting Chinese buyers.
May 9, 2025 | 03:50 am PT
Top Thai retailers step up hiring of elderly workers

Top Thai retailers step up hiring of elderly workers

Major Thai retailers are hiring seniors over 60, embracing flexible work and welfare benefits as part of ageing society CSR initiatives.
May 4, 2025 | 04:00 pm PT
Thai PM hospitalized with high fever after Cambodia trip

Thai PM hospitalized with high fever after Cambodia trip

Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra was admitted to hospital with a high fever shortly after returning from an official visit to Cambodia, a government spokesperson said Friday.
April 25, 2025 | 11:32 pm PT
Chinese buyers likely to reduce purchases of Thai apartments amid slowed tourism, earthquake impact

Chinese buyers likely to reduce purchases of Thai apartments amid slowed tourism, earthquake impact

Condo transfers from Chinese buyers in Thailand are expected to remain at less than 40% of foreign transfers for the second consecutive year, as tourism from the nation softens and the recent earthquake dampens confidence.
April 9, 2025 | 06:10 pm PT
Thai durian prices expected to drop as supply surges

Thai durian prices expected to drop as supply surges

Thai durian traders and exporters expect prices of the stinky fruit to decline this year as supply is forecast to increase.
March 22, 2025 | 02:48 pm PT
Thailand convicts ex-prosecutors in fugitive Red Bull heir hit-and-run case

Thailand convicts ex-prosecutors in fugitive Red Bull heir hit-and-run case

A court in Thailand on Tuesday convicted two former prosecutors for misconduct in connection with a high-profile hit-and-run case involving the fugitive heir to the Red Bull energy drink empire.
April 22, 2025 | 04:36 pm PT
Myanmar earthquake disrupts Thai football association's T-shirt sales campaign to pay debt

Myanmar earthquake disrupts Thai football association's T-shirt sales campaign to pay debt

The Football Association of Thailand has postponed a press conference for its fundraising campaign, which includes selling T-shirts to help pay off debt worth dozens of millions of dollars, following the earthquake in Myanmar.
March 30, 2025 | 05:20 am PT
Bangkok quake death toll rises to 17: city authorities

Bangkok quake death toll rises to 17: city authorities

The death toll in Bangkok from a massive earthquake that hit Myanmar and Thailand rose to 17 on Sunday, city authorities said.
March 29, 2025 | 08:00 pm PT
Bangkok high-rise collapses as 7.7-magnitude Myanmar earthquake rocks Thailand

Bangkok high-rise collapses as 7.7-magnitude Myanmar earthquake rocks Thailand

An under-construction high-rise building in Bangkok collapsed after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake rocked Thailand and neighboring Myanmar midday on Friday.
March 28, 2025 | 12:59 am PT
Thailand's stock exchange suspends trading following 7.7-magnitude Myanmar earthquake

Thailand's stock exchange suspends trading following 7.7-magnitude Myanmar earthquake

The Stock Exchange of Thailand has suspended all trading activities on Friday afternoon after a strong earthquake struck neighbouring Myanmar, the tremors of which were felt in Thailand's capital, Bangkok.
March 28, 2025 | 12:30 am PT
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