Supporters of Cannabis Prepare Legal Challenge Over Policy Reversal
In Bangkok, hundreds of cannabis entrepreneurs, farmers, and activists came together to protest the government’s proposed reclassification of marijuana as a narcotic, just two years after its decriminalization. During the…
Ezy Airlines of Thailand Welcomes Its Inaugural Grand Caravan Acquisition
Ezy Airlines of Thailand has recently received its first aircraft ahead of its scheduled launch of commercial operations in the third quarter of this year. The airline, under the ownership…
Thailand Unveils New Visa Initiatives to Boost Tourism and Attract Visitors
The government approved a series of new visa initiatives on Tuesday to boost tourism, including visa-free and visa-on-arrival programs, extended stays for students, and reduced health insurance requirements for retirees.…
Couple taken into custody for distributing hallucinogenic substances referred to as “magic mushrooms
A couple has been apprehended at a condominium for cultivating and vending “magic mushrooms” online, advocating their potential healing properties. The Metropolitan Police Bureau officers took the duo, known as…
Thailand’s tourism ranking drops by over 10 positions
Thailand’s government faces criticism from tourism operators for the country’s deteriorating position in the travel and tourism development index. Thailand slipped to the 47th spot from 36th in the latest…
Red Line route under scrutiny due to proposed design modification
The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) board has instructed the railway agency to reassess the Red Line electric train extension project due to concerns over a proposed design alteration that…
Department prepares for increased rainfall with the approaching La Nina phenomenon
With the anticipated onset of the La Nina phenomenon in the upcoming months, the Royal Irrigation Department (RID) is actively considering various strategies to brace for potential flooding during the…
One week after Singapore Airlines turbulence, 34 still hospitalized in Bangkok
Following the Singapore Airlines turbulence incident nearly a week ago, 34 passengers are still hospitalized in Bangkok. The update on Monday confirmed that out of the 50 individuals on the…
Employment sees a 0.1% year-on-year decline in Q1 due to reduced agricultural positions.
Thailand witnessed a 0.1% decline in employment during the first quarter compared to a year earlier, primarily attributed to decreased farm positions. The National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC)…
Tax refunds face delays due to a rise in fraudulent filings in the 2023 fiscal year.
The delay in issuing personal income tax refunds this year can be attributed in part to stricter document verification procedures, prompted by a surge in the submission of counterfeit documents…