Thailand’s National Anti-Corruption Commission has decided not to press charges, against former prime ministers Thaksin and Yingluck Shinawatra or former Pheu Thai MP Yaowapa Wongsawat, in connection with the fraudulent…
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Thailand’s National Anti-Corruption Commission has decided not to press charges, against former prime ministers Thaksin and Yingluck Shinawatra or former Pheu Thai MP Yaowapa Wongsawat, in connection with the fraudulent…
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Actress Pattaratida “Tangmo” Patcharawirapong was famous during her lifetime, but even more so after her controversial death in early 2022. “Tangmo” is the second-most popular Google search word in Thailand…
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Thailand’s King and Queen have tested positive for COVID-19, but their symptoms are very mild, the Bureau of the Household said in a statement on Saturday. The infections were found…
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Their Majesties the King and Queen paid a visit to HRH Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendira Debyavati at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital this afternoon (Friday). The Princess is in hospital after she…
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The Thai government has agreed to extend the deadline for student loan reprieves to June 30th next year, Deputy Government Spokesperson Rachada Dhnadirek said today (Wednesday). According to the debt…
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I grew up in the Thai education system. Stories from the past, including folk stories, are something I read mostly for entertainment. My curiosity about what has happened in the…
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From the next academic year, schools across Thailand will teach history as a main subject in line with the policy of Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha. The move has prompted…
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Thailand has spent more than six months trying to pass a law to control the use of cannabis, but this legal vacuum is likely to continue for some time. Many…
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More than 80% of people living in Bangkok are satisfied with the performance of Governor Chadchart Sittipunt in the six months since he took office, according to a National Institute…
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Building Blue Carbon ecosystems should become an integral part of national mitigation and carbon sink plans, said Assistant Professor Thon Thamrong-Nawasawat of the Faculty of Fisheries, Kasetsart University. Research findings…
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AIDS claimed 9,300 lives in Thailand last year, despite the availability of free, comprehensive care for those living with HIV. Though this figure is worrying, what’s even more worrying is…
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Former actress Savika Chaiyadej, aka “Pinky”, is expected to leave the Central Women’s Correctional Institution tonight, after the Criminal Court granted her temporary release on five-million baht bail. The conditions…
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Commuters using the Bangkok Mass Transit (BTS) train service on the Sukhumvit and Silom routes will be charged an additional 1-3 baht beginning on January 1st, according to the company….
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Pig farmers in Doi Saket district of Chiang Mai Province have been ordered, by livestock development officials, not to move their pigs off their farms, as a precautionary measure to…
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Bangkok’s Bang Sue Grand Station – touted as Southeast Asia’s most modern rail terminus – opened with little fanfare last year as COVID-19 dominated headlines. Its role as the national…
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Thai inmates may watch World Cup 2022 football matches up to 9pm, but without gambling or quarrelling, according to Aryut Sinthoppan, director-general of the Corrections Department. He said that the…
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The COVID-19 crisis may have passed, but the threat from smog is back for the long term. Hazy skies are a sign that hazardous fine dust particles – which can…
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The company contracted to handle passenger baggage at Suvarnabhumi airport will be replaced if it does not improve the baggage reclaim service, which is currently causing delays for passengers. Transport…
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The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) is determined to procure two F35 fighter jets from the United States, despite resistance from opposition parties, and is now awaiting a response from…
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FIFA has threatened to suspend broadcast rights for World Cup 2022 football matches in Thailand after it was discovered that audiences in two neighbouring countries can view the Thai transmissions,…
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With Covid-era travel restrictions now relaxed, Thailand is once again underlining its reputation in the medical field by drawing in visitors wanting to benefit from the country’s natural attractions while…
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Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn is currently recuperating at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital after successful radiofrequency catheter ablation treatment to address heart arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat) yesterday (Tuesday), according…
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A task force has been set up by the Royal Thai Police to fight illegal gambling on football, both online and offline, during the month-long World Cup 2022, which kicks…
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Two Thai female mountain trekkers died on Friday in Nepal, according to foreign news agencies. The two victims, 49-year-old Pataya Philaisengsuri and 37-year-old Penny Aranlum, were among a group of…
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Eleven securities companies sought help from the Economic Crime Suppression Division (ECD) police today (Wednesday) by investigating the unusual trading in shares in More Return Company (MORE) last week, costing…
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The Royal Thai Navy Convention Hall has once again been chosen to host world leaders at the APEC Gala Dinner, reprising its role after two decades. On Thursday night, APEC…
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The Ministry of Public Health has issued a new edict to tighten controls on the use of cannabis for commercial purposes, research, study and export. The new edict, which comes…
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A young Thai doctor who, like many people, never expected to get cancer because of his physical fitness and clean lifestyle, has decided to tell his story of life with…
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Thais travelling abroad have been warned not to bring fresh fruit back to Thailand, as they may face legal action. Agriculture Department Director-General Rapeephat Chantarasriwong said that a number of…
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Although the government has issued a new regulation promising to liberalize Thailand’s alcohol sector, critics see little hope of small brewers breaking the market domination of a few giant producers….
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The Royal Thai Police (RTP) are in the process of revising the entire management of service pistols and the welfare gun program, under which police officers can buy their own…
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About 30,000 police officers will be on duty for the APEC Summit in Bangkok, taking place on November 18th and 19th, including about 3,000 posted at the Queen Sirikit National…
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A group of Thai berry pickers lodged a complaint today (Wednesday) with the House Labour Affairs Committee, seeking an investigation of the Employment Service Department and the company which hired…
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Two university faculties have issued a joint statement opposing the use of 1.6 billion baht, from the Broadcasting and Telecommunications Research and Development Fund for Public Interest (BTFP), to buy…
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Although Thai law was changed last year to allow the termination of a pregnancy up to 12 weeks and again this year with some conditions to up to 20 weeks, it remains difficult for…
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The news that “Khru Mued” or Prasart Thongaram, one of the legendary khon masters, passed away on November 5 marked a big loss for the country’s traditional performance art industry….
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Loy Krathong revellers will be able to enjoy a total lunar eclipse as they celebrate the annual festival on Tuesday night. According to the National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand…
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The Thai cabinet decided on Tuesday to designate the Naga, a mythological serpent in Hindu and Buddhist folklore, as a national emblem in the category of mythological creatures and part…
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Talking about a “good” departure is more common today than it has been in the past. Although not everyone believes there is life after death, an increasing number of people…
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The number of people in Thailand suffering from mental problems rose from 1.3 million in 2015 to 2.3 million last year, while the number of suicides is also on the…
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A new edict has been issued by the Department of Agriculture to ease restrictions on the import of cannabis and hemp seeds. Effective today (Saturday), cannabis and hemp seeds can…
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Thailand officially enters the cold season tomorrow (Saturday). It will last until the end of February, with slightly lower average temperatures than last year, according to the Thai Meteorological Department….
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Where would be without a mouth? It’s a part of the body that really matters, not least because it allows us to eat and drink as well as speak and…
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Despite mounting criticisms and concerns for his safety, Thai heartthrob Phakin “Tono” Khamwilaisak will on Saturday plunge into the Mekong River in Nakhon Phanom for a 15-km charity swim that…
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The rapid spread of COVID-19’s latest subvariant – XBB – is grabbing attention worldwide, including in Thailand. Three weeks after it was first detected in Singapore, XBB now accounts for…
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Their Majesties the King and Queen presided over the official opening of the newly-renovated Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre this evening (Saturday). The convention centre will be the venue for…
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The rainy season may soon give way to winter. But a massive amount of floodwater remains and continues to rise both in depth and width, putting many historic monuments and…
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Their Majesties the King and Queen today presided over a royal ceremony to unveil the statue of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej at the new Chalerm Phrakiat Park in Bangkok’s…
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Their Majesties the King and Queen will preside over a ceremony today (Thursday), unveiling the statue of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej at the new Chalerm Phrakiat Park in Bangkok’s…
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The shocking mass killing of mostly very young children in Nong Bua Lam Phu province has exposed far-ranging problems in Thai society, law enforcement and healthcare. Under the spotlight are…
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The government plans to overhaul gun laws, to make it harder for people to acquire licensed firearms, to empower authorities to confiscate guns from people who are mentally unfit to…
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Two CNN reporters, who entered the crime scene at the childcare centre in Nong Bua Lam Phu province to cover the mass killings last Thursday, are scheduled to depart from…
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Thai society’s deep tradition of respect for elders means children are always expected to show gratitude to their parents. The long-held custom means children are also barred from taking legal…
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Human rights activists from Ukraine, Belarus and Russia won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday, a strong rebuke to Russian President Vladimir Putin, whose invasion of Ukraine ruptured decades of…
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As torrential floods continue to flow through urban and rural zones across Thailand, a rising number of people are falling victim to the annual “natural” disaster. Many have also been…
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His Majesty the King and Her Majesty the Queen of Thailand visited Nong Bua Lam Phu Hospital this evening (Friday), to meet the families of the victims of yesterday’s mass…
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A Thai criminologist claims that the mass murder at a child care centre in the north-eastern province of Nong Bua Lam Phu yesterday (Thursday) will not be the last of…
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Bangkok authorities on Tuesday urged government agencies and private companies to consider allowing their personnel and employees to work from home in the next few days as Bangkok is expected…
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Bangkok has been ranked 5th among the world’s top 10 cities for expats to live and work this year, according to the global expat index by the online language learning platform…
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The Thai Foreign Ministry has chosen a cat, by the name of Nuan, as Thailand’s publicity mascot for the APEC Summit, to be held in Bangkok on November 18th and…
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Since 1901, the Nobel prizes have been awarded to men, women and organizations for work that has led to great advances for mankind, in line with the wishes of inventor…
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The boom in social media has given birth to a multitude of influencers and idols, though some are cashing in on their fame the wrong way. The advice is to…
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The Phetchaburi Administrative Court revoked orders today (Thursday), issued by the Public Sector Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC) and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, dismissing Chaiwat Limlikhitaksorn, former chief of…
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The brightly colored coral reefs teeming with marine life are far more than just a magnificent sight. The natural undersea attractions that beckon snorkelers and divers also create recreational and…
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Drug addicts sometimes commit shocking crimes in their quest for a fix, even attacking their own family members. In some cases, parents push for the arrest of their drug-crazed children…
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Thailand’s Mental Health Department will coordinate with the National Health Security Office to push for the inclusion of psychiatric medication in the National List of Essential Medicines, to cope with…
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The government will lose about 6 billion baht in revenue per year if students with loans from the student loan program are exempted from paying interest and fines, in case…
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Tropical storm Noru, which is located in the Philippine Sea today (Saturday), is expected to hit Vietnam, the Lao PRD and Thailand on Tuesday and Wednesday and bring heavy to…
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The shooting down of the marijuana bill in Parliament last week sparked concerns on both sides of the debate. The pro-pot camp is worried the legalization of cannabis will be…
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The youngest possible segment of the Thai population – aged from six months up to five years old – will soon be able to get COVID-19 jabs as the government…
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A 101-year-old former teacher at a school in Chiang Mai province served as interpreter for Britain’s late Queen Elizabeth II when she visited the northern province in 1972. According to…
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The Bhumjaithai party’s flagship piece of legislation, the draft Cannabis-Hemp Bill, which has already passed its first reading in the House of Representatives, was dealt a major setback when the…
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The Bhumjaithai party has rejected a call by some Democrat MPs for a review of the Narcotics Act B.E. 2522 (1979 AD), to reclassify cannabis as Category 5 narcotic, after…
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World wakeboard champion Daniel Grant has been given a one-month suspended jail term and fined 5,000 baht by the Thanyaburi Provincial Court, after he was found guilty of traffic violations…
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Health is the best gift you can give to yourself. And Siriraj Piyamaharajkarun Hospital (SiPH) is more than happy to give the gift of health to help you live well…
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The transition to new traffic laws, which list more types of offenses and harsher penalties for offenders, has already begun. Here is what you need to know: Three-month grace period…
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Thailand’s Rice Policy and Management Committee has approved a budget, amounting to about 150 billion baht, to guarantee the income of more than 4.6 million rice farming households for their…
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Thai police dealing with human trafficking and sexual abuse of children cases have recently been provided with some extra help, in the form of a two-year-old Labrador Retriever sniffer dog,…
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The Thai government has ordered the Thai national flag at all government agencies and state enterprises to be lowered to half-mast today (Friday) for three days, as Thailand expresses condolence…
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Rain water leaked through the roof of the parliament building onto the ground floor again last night, requiring workers to bring buckets and wheelbarrows to catch the drips, said former…
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The use of smallpox vaccine to inoculate humans against monkeypox does not work, because it does not generate the immunity required to prevent monkeypox infection, according to Dr. Supakit Sirilak,…
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The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has launched a pilot project to use specially-designed compressed garbage trucks which have separate bins for food waste, in the hope of reducing the costs…
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The student debt forgiveness campaign believes the budget Thailand has set to reduce inequality – 700 billion baht – should be more than enough to ensure education is “really free”….
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The Belgium-based Federation Cynologique Internationale (FCI) has finally approved the certification of the Thai Bangkaew as a new breed of dog, according to Deputy Government Spokesperson Rachada Dhnadirek. The Bangkaew…
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Life in Thailand may seem to have returned to normal, but the coronavirus that has plagued the world for the best part of three years is still making its presence…
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Recent incidents of gun violence and police crackdowns on illegal guns have proved how easy it is to acquire this kind of weapon in Thailand despite tough firearm laws. A…
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Doi Mon Jam villagers from Mae Rim district of Chiang Mai are planning a protest march from their mountainous retreat to Bangkok, via the provincial seat, this Monday to petition…
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The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is getting tough with motorcyclists who either ride or park on the capital’s pavements, with fines of up to 5,000 baht. According to a press…
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Deputy secretary-general of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), Prayad Puangchampa, was dismissed from service today (Monday), after he was found to be unusually wealthy by amassing 658 million baht in…
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The US Department of Homeland Security has been negotiating with the Denver Art Museum for the return of three historic artefacts to Thailand, Deputy Government Spokesperson Rachada Dhnadirek said today…
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Progressive Movement leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit and his two running mates have become the first team from Thailand to complete the PTL-UTMB trail run within time limit of 152 hours and…
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Bangkok’s 199 Hotline has been receiving a call every 15 minutes from members of the public asking for help in dealing with snakes which have entered their homes, averaging more…
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You’ve probably heard of asbestos, a naturally occurring mineral in rock and soil which is widely used in manufacturing. On one hand, the substance is a blessing, providing us with…
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The law on kratom trees (Mitragyna speciosa), which seeks to decriminalise kratom leaves and remove them from the list of narcotics in Category 5, has come into force following its…
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The 2022 daily minimum wage is set to be increased by 5.02%, tentatively from October 1st, pending final deliberation by the cabinet. This would raise the average to 337 baht,…
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Two people were injured when their cars plunged into a construction pit on a road running parallel to the Friendship Highway, in Soong Nern district of Thailand’s north-eastern province of…
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The Student Loan Fund (SLF) is dismissing calls for it to write off 337 billion baht of loans taken by students to fund their education. Over the past few weeks,…
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Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announced Sunday the country will repeal a colonial-era law criminalizing gay sex, though he maintained that the government will continue to “uphold” marriage as…
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Thailand’s Land Traffic Act B.E. 2565 (2022AD), which mandates that all passengers in private and public transport vehicles, except buses, wear safety belts, will be enforced once the Royal Thai…
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Thanks to constant mutations, the COVID-19 virus is still several steps ahead of vaccine developers. While researchers have managed to develop vaccines that are effective against the original strain of…
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