Thailand
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Business
All EU airlines can now have direct flights to ASEAN countries like the Philippines, Singapore, or Thailand
Following an air transport agreement between the European Union and ASEAN, airlines from 37 countries are now able to operate an unlimited number of direct flights from and to these countries. There will also be more opportunities to fly to a country and then directly go to a third one.
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Society
Prison for lèse-majesté for a sticker on the portrait of Thailand’s King
A court in Thailand sentenced a political activist to two years in prison for lèse-majesté. Many others have been charged with defaming monarchy during recent protests calling for political change.
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Business
Foreign barbers are prohibited from working in Thailand, government recalls
Thailand recalled that foreign barbers are strictly prohibited to work in the country, as well as 26 other jobs.
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Culture & Sport
Thailand wants to add another name for Bangkok on official documents: Krung Thep Maha Nakorn
The capital of Thailand, Bangkok, may soon have another name for official documents: Krung Thep Maha Nakorn. But Bangkok would still be used. It's not that big a change.
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Politics
Saudi Arabia and Thailand restore ambassadors after three decades of tensions
Saudi Arabia and Thailand resume diplomatic relations after decades of tensions sparked by the Blue Diamond Affair.
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Health & Science
Thailand removes marijuana from the list of narcotics and clears up legal confusion
Thailand removed marijuana from the list of narcotics, solving confusion on therapeutic use and making a clear step towards decriminalization of cannabis.
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Business
Thailand plans to collect a new tax on international tourists from April
Thailand is planning to collect a tax from international tourists of US$9 per person.
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Business
Thailand stops export of pork for 3 months to limit price increase
Thailand decided to ban pork export for 3 months to reduce pressure on rising prices as production decreased.
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