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Tawee Sodsong Closes Chapter on 'Debt Prison' as Parliament Approves Repeal of Criminal Penalties for Bounced Checks
Parliament has approved consideration of a bill to repeal the 1991 Dishonored Checks Act, which currently criminalizes bounced checks and has been criticized for imprisoning people unable to pay debts in violation of Thailand's constitution
Thailand Advances Open Trade and Innovation at APEC Trade Ministers Forum
Thailand's commerce minister will attend China's APEC trade meeting in May to advance open trade, digital innovation, and sustainable economic cooperation across the Asia-Pacific region.
Doctor Warns People Born Before 1992 Should Get Blood Tests for Hepatitis B Virus
People born before 1992 should get blood tests for hepatitis B, a Thai doctor warns, since Thailand's nationwide infant vaccination program only began around that year and many may carry the dormant virus unknowingly. Early detection can pr
Taiwan Confirms Third Hantavirus Case This Year After Man Bitten by Rat During Work—Has Since Recovered
A 40-year-old worker in Taiwan's third confirmed hantavirus case this year was bitten by a rat at work but has recovered; all three cases involve the Seoul strain, which cannot spread between humans.
Suriya Accelerates Thai SME Development, Pushes Cost-Reduction and Income-Growth Measures to Support Modern Agricultural Processing and Product Value Enhancement
Agriculture Minister Suriya partnered with SME Thai federation to boost agricultural processing through cost-reduction and income-growth policies, technology adoption, and expanded market access to strengthen farmer incomes and global compe
Civil Aviation Authority Escalates Ebola Monitoring with Three-Pronged Health Measures
Thailand's Civil Aviation Authority is implementing three-pronged health measures across airports and airlines to monitor and prevent Ebola transmission following the WHO's declaration of a public health emergency in the Democratic Republic
Royal Palace Statement on Princess Bajrakitiyabha's Health Condition - Bulletin No. 7
Princess Bajrakitiyabha remains unconscious at Chulalongkorn Hospital with severe, uncontrollable infections affecting multiple organs despite intensive medical support since December 2022.
Government Pushes E-Sports into Schools Nationwide, Transforming Gaming into a Tool for Skill Development, Income Generation, and Career Building
Thailand's government is introducing e-sports into schools nationwide through the "TO BE NUMBER ONE" club network, aiming to develop digital skills, critical thinking, and career opportunities for youth while positioning the industry as a p
Tour Group Backlash Against Petchpakplaraa for Mocking Tray Scott's Trauma
Tour guide Petchpakplaraa faces social media backlash for mocking Tray Scott's childhood trauma, with supporters rallying around Scott as critics call out her lack of empathy and compassion.
Royal Appointment of Phra Phrom Wachiradic as Abbot of Wat Pa Saeng Arun Royal Monastery
The King appointed Phra Phrom Wachiradic as abbot of Wat Pa Saeng Arun Royal Monastery in Khon Kaen, one of five temples elevated to royal status in honor of the Queen's 4th cycle birthday.
Surasak Confident 60-Day Visa Exemption Reduction Won't Impact Main Tourism Market, Says It Helps Block Scammer Gangs
Thailand's tourism minister says cutting the 60-day visa exemption for 93 countries won't hurt main tourism markets, arguing most visitors stay under nine days anyway and the move helps block scammers misusing visa categories.
Thai Help Thai Plus 60/40 Registration Steps and Instructions
Thailand's Thai Help Thai Plus program opens registration May 25-29 through the Pao Tang app, offering 30 million eligible citizens 4,000 baht in monthly subsidies where the government covers 60 percent of food and goods purchases from June