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Thailand has announced laws on coral- damaging suncreen in national parks. Violators could face a fine of up to 100,000 baht. The Royal Gazette published an announcement made by the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation on banning sunscreens containing toxic compounds, that contribute to the deterioration of the ecosystem and coral reefs, […]
Read More Read MoreChulabhorn Royal Academy continues to provide Sinopharm jabs free of charge to persons with disabilities in Bangkok, with daily registration open for those who missed the previous opportunities. Chulabhorn Royal Academy (CRA) has arranged a COVID-19 vaccination drive for persons with disabilities at the Government Complex, in cooperation with Dhanarak Asset Development Company Limited and […]
Read More Read MoreThe Cabinet has allocated an additional 12.6 billion baht from the government’s central budget to the Ministry of Public Health for its COVID-19 response, covering staff compensation and procurement of medical equipment. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Health, Anutin Charnvirakul revealed today that the Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) has been allocated an […]
Read More Read MoreOn the occasion of the birthday anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit the Queen Mother and National Mothers Day August 12, 2021, the Prime Minister has presided over a presentation of flowers and a ceremony in honor of Her Majesty. Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha and his spouse Naraporn Chan-o-cha attended the ceremony to honor […]
Read More Read MoreMembers of the general public are urged not to miss the “Perseid” meteor shower or “Mother’s Day meteor shower” on Mother’s Day (Aug 12) night through to the dawn of 13 August The Perseids are expected to reach an a peak rate of 110 meteors per hour in the early hours of 13 August around […]
Read More Read MoreThailand’s National Electronics and Computer Technology Centre (Nectec) has launched a new platform, which will support the public sector’s move to share necessary data for further use by businesses and citizens. Nectec executive director Chai Wutiwiwatchai said the center continues to support open technology platforms, which are useful for the public, and government agencies can […]
Read More Read MoreThe US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has added Thailand, Israel, the West Bank and Gaza, Aruba and French Polynesia to its highest “Level 4: Very High” COVID-19 list as cases spread around the globe. The list comprises more than 70 countries, including Indonesia, Malaysia and Myanmar. The CDC warned against travel to […]
Read More Read MoreThailand’s Department of Cooperative Promotion (DCP) is working with several agencies to offer free parking spots, as well as low-interest loans, to help cabbies and taxi cooperatives survive the COVID-19 crisis. DCP deputy director-general Wisit Srisuwan said many cabbies were out of work due to the lack of customers. Some 3,000 taxis are also parked […]
Read More Read MoreThailand’s Office of Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) has revealed that more than 8,000 people charged and/or convicted will be cleared when krathom (Mitragyna speciosa) is removed from the illegal narcotics list on 24 August. According to ONCB secretary-general Wichai Chaimongkol, the Narcotics Act of 1976 was amended in 2021 to remove krathom from the list. […]
Read More Read MoreThailand’s Public Health Ministry is set to issue an executive decree to provide healthcare professionals caring for COVID-19 patients with immunity from legal liability. Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said the decree is intended to reassure medics and those handling the COVID-19 situation that they can concentrate on their work without having to worry about […]
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Bangkok, 22/03/2025: An international arrest warrant has been issued by the Thai government against Shankhesh Mutha, the prime accused in the theft of diamonds worth several crores of rupees from an Indian-origin diamond trader in Bangkok.
