Survey Shows Most Thais Think “Mafia” Holds Sway Over Police and Politicians
National —
Most respondents in an opinion survey conducted by the National Institute of Development Administration, or Nida Poll, believe that certain Thai police officers and politicians covertly serve and protect influential figures with mafia-like...
UPDATE: No Evidence Found on any Online Gambling Ring Connections to Thai Deputy National...
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On September 25th, 2023, Pol. Lt. Gen. Voravat Watnakhonbancha, Commissioner of the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB), made a revelation following the search of the residence of Deputy National Police Chief Pol....
Defense Ministry Lays Out Policy for Flood Management and Modern Military
PRESS RELEASE:
BANGKOK (NNT) - A recent policy announcement from the Ministry of Defense emphasizes the need for military units to prepare flood response plans to assist civilians. This came after a Defense Council meeting, which...
Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs Gives Update on the Israel Situation
Summary of Press Briefing on the Situation in Israel
on Friday 13 October 2023 at 15.00 hrs.
at Press Conference Room, MFA and via MFA Facebook Live
1. Overview
1.1 Mrs. Kanchana Patarachoke, Director-General of the Department of Information...
Alcohol Sales Banned for End of Buddhist Lent This Upcoming Sunday
Thailand –
The end of Buddhist Lent this year will be on Sunday, October 29th when alcohol sales will be banned nationwide for 24 hours.
The End of Buddhist Lent also called “Awk Phansa” in Thai...
Thai Government Backtracks, Says Entertainment Venues Will be Allowed to Serve Alcohol During Extended...
National—
On November 7th, 2023, Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, the Deputy Prime Minister, clarified to Thai national media about the extension of opening service hours of entertainment districts to 4 AM in four pilot provinces.
At present,...
Statement on the latest developments in the Middle East: humanitarian pause and release of...
PRESS RELEASE:
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand welcomes the latest agreement on the additional release of hostages beginning today, mainly women and children, taken in the violence in Israel and Gaza.
The Ministry...
Songkran Officially Becomes a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage in Thailand
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On December 5th, 2023, Mr. Kowit Phakamas, the Director-General of the Thai Department of Cultural Promotion, publicly announced the registration of the Songkran Festival in Thailand as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity by...
In Total 2,864 Drunk Driving Cases Reported in Three Days of Thailands New Year...
Thailand –
The Thai Department of Probation reported in total 2,864 cases of drunk driving in Thailand in three days (December 29th - December 31st) of the New Year Seven Days Road Safety campaign (December...
Ongoing Debate Continues Over Draft Thai Cannabis Bill Banning Recreational Use, Prescription Certificates Proposed
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On January 15th, 2024, Dr. Cholnan Srikaew, the Thai Minister of Public Health, publicly revealed an issue with Mr. Prasitchai Noonuan, a member of the Thai cannabis network, who mentioned the Cannabis and Hemp...
