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Thailand rushes to rein in cannabis use a week after decriminalisation

Thailand hastily issued a raft of new regulations for cannabis use this week after a long-planned decriminalisation raised alarm at the potential for unchecked use of the substance anywhere and by anyone - including children.

Reuters

Thailand eases Covid restrictions for travellers in bid to boost tourism

Visitors will still need to show proof that they have been vaccinated and have a negative test

Wales Online

Pete Doherty on Kate Moss romance: Thailand wedding, Rolling Stones scrap and betrayal

In his new memoir, Pete Doherty opens up about his turbulent relationship with Kate Moss - recalling scraps with Rolling Stones singer Ronnie Wood, being booted off Sadie Frost's yacht and how the supermodel tried to help him get clean

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Thailand Pass, Covid insurance to end July 1

Thailand Pass registration and compulsory Covid-19 insurance will be lifted for all people arriving in Thailand from July 1, a senior government spokesman said on Friday.

Bangkok Post

Thailand drops registration for visitors, outdoor mask rule

Thailand is lifting a pre-arrival registration requirement for foreign visitors that was seen as onerous and a drag on the recovery for a tourism industry battered by the coronavirus pandemic

The Independent UK

Thailand eases entry rules for tourists, scraps mask policy

Thailand announced on Friday it would abandon its much-criticised pre-registration process for foreign visitors and no longer require face masks to be worn in public, responding to a slower COVID-19 spread.

Reuters

Thailand gets Bollywood fever as sex worker biopic strikes chord

Gangubai Kathiawadi is the latest film to highlight Indian industry’s growing foothold in Southeast Asian country.

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EU praises push to boost labour rights

The European Union (EU) has praised Thailand's efforts to improve labour rights in its seafood industry under Good Labour Practice (GLP) guidelines.

Bangkok Post

Celebrating women in wine

Men dominate the world of wine sommeliers, worldwide. To shine a spotlight on the rise of female sommeliers in Thailand, Guru speaks to a few who have more than just a passion for good wines.

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5G tech alliance to ramp up use cases

The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry has unveiled a 5G technology alliance aimed at transforming 5G showcases into real use cases with a target of rolling out 10 of them this year.

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Green finance gains ground

Over two-thirds of consumers globally want their bank or financial institution to become more sustainable in future, according to a new report from the cloud banking platform Mambu.

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The magic of the sea

Encounter the powerful magic of the sea with Hendrick's Neptunia, which made its debut in Thailand recently at Sea Life Bangkok Ocean World.

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Beautiful arc

Finding the ideal venue, Louis Vuitton Thailand chose The Pinnacle on Iconsiam's eighth floor for the presentation of the eighth collection by the late Virgil Abloh, who was named men's artistic director in 2018.

Bangkok Post

Digital Valley to host 5G innovation centre

Advanced Info Service (AIS), the country's biggest mobile operator by subscriber base, has collaborated with the Digital Economy Promotion Agency (Depa) to launch the country's first 5G innovation centre and laboratory located at Thailand Digital Valley in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).

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Thailand's bankrupt Myanmar policy

Few signboards foretell the global issues of our time better than what is addressed at the annual meetings of the Shangri-La Dialogue (SLD) in Singapore. After a pandemic-induced two-year hiatus, the most recent SLD covered the gamut on the main stage, from the United States-China geostrategic competition and military modernisation…

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Three myths that justify what cannot be justified

More than 100 days have passed since Russia invaded Ukraine, an independent and sovereign state, and it threatens others; this being an act of war that the world had hoped was obsolete today. Here in Thailand, far from the frontlines, we see Moscow's aggressive disinformation campaign aimed at confusing people…

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Tourism sector needs innovation

Thailand relies on the tourism sector, especially international tourism -- the industry is one of top three revenue generating for the country.

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PM touts digital hub at summit

Declaring Thailand as Asean's Digital Hub would be a great opportunity to showcase advances in Thai 5G technology on a regional level, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said on Thursday.

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Mazda to study EV plan in Thailand

Mazda Sales (Thailand) Co is conducting a feasibility study into its plan to launch plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) and hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) in Thailand, and expects to debut new car models within five years to serve the growing market.

Daily Record

Thailand drug warning for UK tourists as cannabis 'legalised'

It is now possible to cultivate and have marijuana in your possession - but the country still has some of the world's toughest drug laws. This is what tourists should know before visiting the country.

Wales Online

The Welsh beach bar where people drink on the sand with an idyllic backdrop

The pub has been named among the best in the world alongside venues in France, Brazil, Thailand and the Caribbean

Bangkok Post

Shippers deny coconut milk rumour

The Commerce Ministry and food exporters brushed aside reports that Walmart, the giant US retailer, is dropping a Thai coconut milk brand on allegations of forced monkey labour, insisting such practices are a relic of the past.

Bangkok Post

TAT hosts music festival in the South

In order to welcome back visitors to Thailand and to boost the country's tourism sector, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is hosting Rock On The Beach Music Festival, which will take place from Friday until Sunday in Phuket and 24-26 June in Krabi.

Bangkok Post

Polking: We have a year to fix things

Thailand coach Mano Polking told his men to learn from their 2-0 loss to Uzbekistan in their final game of the AFC Asian Cup 2023 qualifiers on Tuesday.

Bangkok Post

How far should interest rate hikes go?

No doubt remains as to whether the Bank of Thailand will raise interest rates. The bank's governor has made it clear they must be raised to deter rising inflation, and that this must be done in a timely manner. Analysts have taken his speech as indicating a 25bp hike will…

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