BANGKOK — Thailand’s new administration is steering the country’s cannabis industry tightly toward a medical framework, with ordinary cannabis shops set to disappear as operators renewing their licences will be required to transform their businesses into medical facilities, the Bangkok Post reported. Krabi Police Raid Israeli-Linked Cannabis Farm Operated Through Thai Nominees The policy shift […]
BANGKOK — The National Energy Policy Committee has resolved to cut ex-refinery prices of refined oil products from six domestic refiners by five baht per litre, a significant increase from the previously planned two-baht reduction, in a bold move aimed at reining in what authorities have described as excessive industry profits, Thai PBS World reported. […]
BANGKOK, Thailand — Thailand is considering raising its long-planned foreign tourist entry fee above the initially proposed 300 baht, citing inflation, increasing insurance costs, and the need to extend medical coverage at private hospitals, according to Tourism and Sports Minister Surasak Phancharoenworakul. Thailand Ends 60-day Visa-free Scheme For 93 Countries The tourism tax, first proposed […]
BANGKOK, Thailand — Registration for the Thai government’s “Thais Help Thais Plus 60/40” co-payment scheme has concluded with more than 26 million applicants, falling approximately four million short of the program’s 30 million participant target, according to official statements from government spokesperson Rachada Dhnadirek. Thai Citizens Use Shoes To Reserve Places In Bank Queues The […]
BANGKOK, Thailand — Thailand is actively repositioning itself as a premier global destination under a new value-over-volume strategy, having already welcomed over 14 million international arrivals in the first five months of 2026. The Ministry of Tourism and Sports has expressed strong confidence that the Kingdom will exceed a total of 33.2 million foreign visitors […]
BANGKOK, Thailand — The Thai Cabinet has officially approved the first draft of new deportation regulations, marking a significant step toward tightening controls on illegal immigration and expediting the removal of foreign nationals who violate the law. The move aims to establish a clear, efficient legal framework for deportations, addressing previous gaps in administrative coordination. […]
BANGKOK, Thailand — Approximately 2.76 million Thai citizens who were initially disqualified from the 2026 state welfare card scheme have formally appealed for a review of their eligibility, the Ministry of Finance has announced. The surge in appeals highlights the significant impact of the government’s revised and stricter screening criteria for the social safety net […]
BANGKOK, Thailand — The Thai opposition is actively preparing to launch a no-confidence debate against the government upon the reconvening of parliament, warning that a series of escalating corruption scandals could trigger severe political consequences for the ruling administration, the Bangkok Post reported. Anutin Charnvirakul Secures Second Term as Thailand’s 32nd Prime Minister Opposition leader […]
BANGKOK, Thailand – The Thai cabinet has approved a draft regulation in principle aimed at expediting the deportation of foreign nationals whose behavior is deemed incompatible with Thai morals and social norms, addressing long-standing procedural bottlenecks in the country’s immigration system. Thai Cabinet Approves First Draft Of Strict New Deportation Regulations Deputy Prime Minister for […]