The potential reintroduction of the “Khon La Khrueng” co-payment scheme is expected to support Thai businesses amid the current sluggish economy, while an academic believes the scheme could boost GDP growth to 2-2.5% this year.
Cannabis advocates in Thailand are calling on the new government to deliver legislation that protects users, businesses, non-users and minors, following concerns that recent regulatory changes have created monopolistic industry conditions.
It may sound playful, but experts say China’s “pretend to work” trend masks a sobering reality: a generation taught to strive now struggles to find its place.
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The Criminal Court has sentenced Chonthicha Jangrew, a People’s Party (PP) MP for Pathum Thani, to two years and eight months in prison for lese-majeste.
The Senate on Monday accepted for debate a Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) bill that is key to the implementation of a flat-rate train fare for commuters in Greater Bangkok.
Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra returned to Bangkok when his private jet landed at Don Mueang airport on Monday afternoon, the day before the Supreme Court’s ruling on his prolonged hospital stay instead of serving prison time.