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No More Antigen Tests Required on Visitors

20 September 2022 14:22

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Visitors will not have to undergo antigen tests or show their vaccination evidence when health authorities redefine COVID-19 as a communicable disease under surveillance on Oct 1.

Govt to Use Muay Thai as Soft Power

20 September 2022 11:27

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The government agrees with a Senate committee on sports to set up a national Muay Thai institute to promote the martial art as the soft power of the country.

Next Polls Expected on May 7, 2023

20 September 2022 18:34

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The next general election will tentatively occur on May 7, 2023, unless the House is dissolved, according to the Office of the Election Commission (EC).

Civil Partnership Bill to Return to House in November

20 September 2022 14:45

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A House committee plans to return a civil partnership bill to the House for its deliberation in the second and third readings in November, according to the spokesman of the panel.

B287m Allocated to Tackle Illegal Fishing

20 September 2022 11:18

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The cabinet approved a 287-millon-baht budget as compensation for the destruction of illegal fishing boats in the second-phase implementation of government policies to tackle illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.

COVID Not Banned Disease for Visitors Anymore

20 September 2022 10:25

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The cabinet agreed to lift a ban on COVID-19 as an undesirable disease for visitors and the foreigners who reside in the country.

Doctors’ Organizations Oppose Cannabis “Liberalization”

20 September 2022 22:10

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The Medical Council of Thailand, the Medical Association of Thailand and 15 colleges of medicine issued a joint statement to demand the proper use of cannabis for medical purposes and object its recreational use.

Sugary Drink Tax Hike Postponed

20 September 2022 15:22

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The cabinet resolved to delay a third-phase increase in the sugary drink tax for six months to avoid worsening financial burdens on people.

Solar Lamps Installed after Students Got Electric Shocks

20 September 2022 11:38

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Organizations gave honorary certificates and scholarships to two students who risked their life while rescuing other students hit with electric shocks in floods. Meanwhile, provincial officials hurriedly installed solar lamps near schools to prevent such danger from recurring.

DSI Seizes 26 Luxury Cars Earlier Stolen in Britain

20 September 2022 10:57

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The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) retrieved 26 out of 35 luxury cars that were reported to be stolen in Britain and blamed the crime on a group of car importers and dealers.

Thai Ambassador to Attend Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II

20 September 2022 17:03

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The Thai ambassador to Britain will attend the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II as the representative of Thailand, according to the Foreign Ministry.

Gen Prawit Inspects Water Situations in Far South

20 September 2022 13:51

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Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon visited Narathiwat province to follow up local water situations and discuss the development of southern border provinces.