DPM Prawit says sacked PPRP MPs still loyal to government despite no reversal in decision
Deputy Prime Minister and leader of Thailand’s ruling Palang Pracharat Party (PPRP), Gen. Prawit Wongsuwan, said today (Tuesday) the group…
How COVID-19 is hitting future prospects of Thailand’s aspiring uni students
Thailand’s youngsters can breathe sighs of relief after the grueling one-day university entrance examination was canceled, but their future education…
Mekong Region Sees 224 New Species, Despite ‘Intense Threat,’ Report Says
BANGKOK — A devil-horned newt, drought-resilient bamboo and a monkey named after a volcano were among 224 new species discovered…
Thailand’s 2021 corruption standing drops six places to 110th out of 180 countries
Thailand’s corruption standing fell six places, ranked 110th, in the 2021 Corruption Perception Index, with a score of 35 out…
Thailand First in Asia to Move to Decriminalize Marijuana
BANGKOK — Thailand on Tuesday became the first country in Asia to approve the de facto decriminalization of marijuana, though…
Cannabis, hemp greenlighted to be decriminalised in Thailand, recreational use remains banned
Thailand’s Narcotics Control Board today (Tuesday) endorsed the Ministry of Public Health’s drafted announcement on decriminalising cannabis and hemp, by…
Naval vessels dispatched to help in fight oil spill in Gulf of Thailand
The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) has ordered three naval vessels from the First Fleet Command to be dispatched to help…
Thailand’s digital minister in hospital for COVID-19 treatment
Digital Economy and Society (DES) Minister Chaiwut Thanakamanusorn revealed today (Monday) that he is infected with COVID-19 and is now…
Thailand’s ‘P-move’ protesters resume march to demand civil, land rights
P-move demonstrators, who have been camping in front of the United Nations building on Ratchadamnoen Road for the past five…
Special House session may be held to deliberate two election-related laws
Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam offered an assurance today (Monday) that the government is not dragging its feet over…