In Thailand, free condoms distributed via vending machines
Soaring cases of syphilis in Thailand prompt government department to rethink how to gain the attention of sexually active Thai people.…
Thailand hopes its nightclubs bring back tourists
The Thai government has approved a law to extend the opening hours of nightclubs and entertainment venues to boost tourism.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
World news digest of February 16, 2022
World news digest of February 16, 2022: some news around the world, in short…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity: 43 new inscriptions in 2021
Arabic calligraphy, rumba or truffle hunting are some of the elements inscribed to UNESCO's list of the intangible cultural heritage of humanity in 2021.…