The JN.1 strain of Covid-19, which is highly transmissible but with mild symptoms, is now dominant in the country, says the well-known virologist Yong Poovorawan. COVID-19 infections rising in Thailand, public advised to wear face masks The strain was first detected in the United States and is expected to replace all other strains of Covid-19 […]
The Corrections Department has granted permission for convicted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra to continue to receive medical treatment at the Police General Hospital after the expiration of the 120-day limit. Thaksin is sick and not granted special privileges: Thai Justice minister Director-General of the Corrections Department, Sahakarn Petchnarin, told the media today that, on […]
The Council of State did not give a green light to the government to proceed with the loan bill to borrow 500 billion baht to fund its digital wallet scheme, but offered its legal observations which, if strictly followed, will avoid problems with the loan bill, said Pakorn Nilpraphan, secretary-general of the council, today. Thai […]
Public Health Minister Dr Cholnan Srikaew has signed a bill proposing strict regulations on cannabis use in Thailand, emphasizing its restriction to medical purposes only. The new law is designed to prevent recreational use of cannabis while promoting its health benefits. Moroccan Man Arrested For Allegedly Working Illegally at Cannabis Shop in Phuket According to […]
Three ministers from the Pheu Thai party will resign as party-list MPs to focus on their ministerial duties, allowing a new generation of MPs to take their place in parliament. Flooding Hits Northern Thailand, Deputy Prime Minister Assures Aid The three are Deputy Prime Minister Somsak Thepsutin, Transport Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit, and Digital Economy and […]
A 57-year-old Thai man jailed for years in Angola for major fraud has been arrested in Bangkok, accused of previously enticing a businessman to invest 22 million baht in a bogus gems project. British woman’s rape claim: She’s just a con artist says Patpong massage parlor Raveeroj Rithchoteanan was allegedly also involved in another fraud, […]
The Pollution Control Department (PCD) has issued an urgent warning regarding the hazardous levels of PM 2.5 particulate matter in the air, impacting 20 provinces across Thailand. The alert calls for immediate action to address and mitigate the severe air quality crisis that poses significant health risks to millions of residents. The provinces on high […]
BANGKOK (NNT) – German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier is set to lead a government delegation on a three-day visit to Thailand starting January 24, marking the first state visit by a German president to the country since Johannes Rau’s trip in 2002. Steinmeier, who has been in office since March 2017, will be joined by his […]
