Drunk Driving Remains a Huge Problem in Thailand
In just the four days leading up to New Year’s Day, over 18,000 people were sent to court on drunk driving charges–over 8,000 on New Year’s Eve alone. Drunk driving accounted for nearly a third […]
In just the four days leading up to New Year’s Day, over 18,000 people were sent to court on drunk driving charges–over 8,000 on New Year’s Eve alone. Drunk driving accounted for nearly a third […]
A new health ministry regulation will soon make it possible for Thai farmers to privately grow 1 rai (around half an acre) of hemp. The hemp could then legally be used in the production of […]
A widespread plastic bag ban across Thailand’s largest retailers is forcing shoppers to get creative when it comes to carrying their purchased goods. Since the ban on January 1st, hundreds of posts have gone viral […]
Thailand Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha recently announced the launch of a website aimed at educating Thai people on medical cannabis. Thailand became the first country in Southeast Asia to legalize medical cannabis in December 2018. […]
Thailand’s Land Transport Department (LTD) has said the ride-hailing service Grab will likely be legalized in the Kingdom. The announcement comes after months of discussion and debate over the subject as well as regular news […]
Just three years ago, Bangkok had over 683 areas designated for street food. Now, that number has fallen to 175 as the Bangkok metropolitan government has made numerous efforts to clean up the city’s congested […]
A US jury in California has found that tech billionaire Elon Musk did not defame a cave rescuer in Thailand who he called a “pedo guy” in a tweet. The feud between the two started […]
Thai officials stated that they will reform the country’s cryptocurrency law in 2020 as a way to stay competitive in the burgeoning blockchain market. Last year, Thailand became one of the first countries to legalize, […]
Thailand’s health minister has doubled down on his promise to allow Thai households to grow up to six marijuana plants at home, which they will then be able to sell to the government to be […]
A draft bill that would end mandatory military conscription in Thailand has drawn criticism from the country’s army. Maj. Gen. Kongcheep Tantravanich said the bill will harm national security and promised to review the draft […]
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