Thai temple offering free coffins sees sharp rise in demand
Bereaved locals are now contacting the temple for a free coffin almost every day, apparently because they cannot afford to buy one amid the pandemic and price crisis.
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Phuket lifts mask mandate, eases other Covid-19 restrictions
Wearing facemasks outdoors is voluntary, except in crowded places and in areas with poor ventilation. However, vulnerable people should still wear a facemask when near others.
Thailand issues new relaxed entry rules for airlines and passengers
Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn expects arrivals to rise from the current level of 20,000-25,000 per day to 25,000-30,000 per day.
Thailand woos Chinese tourists as Beijing eases travel restrictions
Higher fares would not deter the Chinese, some travel agents say, as they can stay longer in Thailand.
Regional security, Myanmar top Prayut, US defence chief meeting
America's Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin made a three-day visit to Thailand.
Health dept issues guidelines on use of cannabis as food additive
According to guidelines, food business operators, including markets, restaurants and outlets, are required to clearly display that cannabis is being used as an additive, among…