152 The government is gearing up to address the problem of foreigners working as tour guides, an occupation reserved for Thai people only.
193 The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns parents to beware of their children eating cannabis –infused cookies, smuggled into the country.
156 The cabinet acknowledged the progress of “Ease of Traveling” roadmap, implemented by Ministry of Tourism and Sports, said Deputy Government Spokesperson Traisuree Taisaranakul.
149 The black seawater spotted at Patong beach is caused by plankton bloom, which is an annual phenomenon, said a senior official.
174 Ammonia leak at a frozen food factory in Songkhla has been under control after about 100 workers were evacuated from accommodation in the premises last night.
162 Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha will not run as a list-MP candidate of the United Thai Nation (UTN) Party but it is not a problem, said government spokesman, Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana.
152 Chiang Mai governor ordered intensified measures to help local residents affected by the hazardous levels of the PM2.5 as the city was ranked the world’s second most polluted city by IQAir as of noon today.
154 Hospitals and medical supplies are adequate to cope with the increasing number of patients suffering from hazardous levels of air pollution in northern provinces, said Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.
186 An opinion poll, which showed the Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat as the top choice for prime minister among Bangkok residents reflected people’s need for change, said the party’s deputy spokesman.
80 The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will announce advance voting date for Thai citizens abroad on Wednesday, said Deputy Government Spokesperson Ratchada Thanadirek.
335 The Royal Thai Police has developed a mobile application called “Tourist Police i lert u” for foreign visitors to Thailand to be able to seek help from the police in cases of emergency.
119 Air pollution in northern provinces spiked past safe levels, prompting health authorities to urge people to stay indoors.
