Same-sex marriage on Thailand’s horizon as Cabinet okays bill
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said once the bill is enacted into law, it would guarantee sexual equality and endorse all sexual diversities in line with international human…
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Bangkok Pride parade shines ray of hope for Thailand’s LGBTQ+ community
The parade on June 5, filled with rainbow flags, was joined by supporters of all genders, activists, sex workers, politicians, and celebrities, dressed in “anything that…
Most Thai businesses not ready for metaverse: Survey
Thai executives are less confident than their global counterparts that the metaverse will be a breakthrough or transformational, though they widely accept that the new world of…
Bangkok governor plans to end mandatory mask rule
Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt said he would also seek further relaxation of Covid rules for the capital.
Pubs, bars allowed to reopen as Thailand moves towards ‘endemic’ Covid-19
However, customers may be asked to show proof of vaccination, while people at risk of infection have still been advised to avoid entertainment venues.
Thai noodle shop vows to keep 3-baht price despite higher costs
Owner Thawat Pirata said that his shop had never experienced this level of high costs and low profits due to the rising cost of raw materials since it was set up 34 years ago.
Thailand’s business opportunities amid Russia-Ukraine crisis
Russia’s trade minister said the West’s economic boycott would prompt his country to expand markets in Asia and give Thailand the opportunity to bag a bigger share in Russia.
Thailand ready to boost trade with Russia to $10 billion: Russian economic development minister
He also said Thailand was also working on finalising its free trade agreement with Eurasia, comprising Russia, Belarus, Armenia, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan.
New era dawns for Bangkok as Chadchart triumphs
Political observers believe Bangkok voters overwhelmingly backed Chadchart because he projected himself as a capable administrator with no political affiliations.
Thailand citizens free to grow marijuana and hemp from June 9
They are required only to inform the number of ganja or hemp plants they are growing to the FDA via an app called “Pluke Gan” or “growing ganja”.