Bangkok ShutDown
Bangkok has gone into shutdown, which is expected to last for at least 15 days as protesters put pressure on Thai prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra to step down. Protestors are targeting seven areas across […]
In the bustling red light districts of Bangkok, Pattaya and Phuket, help wanted posters decorate neon lit windows of go go bars offering 30,000 baht per month base salary plus all the private tips a […]
Operation Underground Railroad, anti-child trafficking organization, promoted by the movie “Sound of Freedom”, has begun operations in Thailand. Operation Underground Railroad, aka OUR has announced its grand opening in Thailand with a web page and a Facebook page publicizing […]
Winners – Entrepreneurs who invested in large growing operations. Many foreign and Thai companies have invested in large growing operations, normally indoors with high tech lighting, ventilation and nutrient support systems. -Retailers in major tourist […]
Credit photo by Alpinols AG The text of the draft Thailand Cannabis Decriminalization Act is now available. Some important provisions include: “Household hemp” means the cultivation of cannabis at home for personal consumption in order to maintain […]
Credit photo click here On January 25th, the Narcotics Control Board (NACC) Committee of the Thailand parliament approved, in principle, the removal of cannabis and hemp from the Thailand Narcotics Control Act, Category 5. In theory, […]
Bangkok has gone into shutdown, which is expected to last for at least 15 days as protesters put pressure on Thai prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra to step down. Protestors are targeting seven areas across […]
China, the world’s largest tobacco consumer, is aiming to ban indoor smoking in public areas by the end of the year reports CNN. About one in three cigarettes smoked in the world is in China, according […]
Starbung Coffee has given up their fight after they were taken to court by mega giant Starbucks. Both sides have revealed an out of court settlement has been reached. Starbucks have allegedly agreed to […]
This year will set a record for expatriations by U.S. taxpayers, with at least a 33% increase from the previous high in 2011 reports The Wall Street Journal. Thailand attorney, Jiraporn Thongpong, said, “This report comes […]
Gay and lesbian couples in Vietnam may soon be allowed to hold relationship ceremonies, as the country’s lawmakers begin a debate that gay-rights advocates and their allies hope could one day lead the country to […]
Worldwide coffee giant, Starbucks have sued a local Bangkok street vendor, after claiming his logo copied their well known round logo and dark green background with a human figure inside the circle. Bangkok trademark lawyer, Nunnapat Homchuen […]
Thailand will host an international symposium on the rule of law in Bangkok next month reports The Global Times. Thailand Lawyer Bangkok lawyers, Chaninat and Leeds specialize in Thai and international law The event will […]
A court in Malaysia, a Muslim-majority country, ruled this week that only Muslims are permitted to use the Arabic word “Allah” in reference to God. The decision was made unanimously by three judges. Thailand Lawyer Chaninat and […]
International pop star Rihanna is known for being a lover of social media, and has a strong presence on both Twitter and Instagram. During her recent stay in Thailand, she posted many pictures, including one […]
Suvarnbhumi Airport in Bangkok is due to open a tourist court on Monday in an attempt to fast track cases for travelers reports The Nation. The move is believed to make Suvarnbhumi be the only […]
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