Thai Government Leads Nationwide Flood Relief Efforts

A pickup truck and a motorcycle driving through a flooded street in Bangkok
A pickup truck and a motorcycle driving through a flooded street in Thailand. Photo: Philip Roeland / flickr. CC BY-NC-ND 2.0.

BANGKOK (NNT) – Government officials have been dispatched to flood-affected areas nationwide in response to severe storms and landslides, with several ministers visiting key regions [Read More…]

Thai Government to Roll Out 10,000 Baht Cash Payments in Digital Wallet Scheme

The back of a 1000 Baht banknote, with the image of King Rama IX, H.M. Bhumibol Adulyadej
The back of a 1000 Baht banknote, with the image of King Rama IX, H.M. Bhumibol Adulyadej. Photo: Paul Sullivan / flickr.

On September 9th, 2024, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Phumtham Wechayachai revealed details about the 10,000-baht digital wallet scheme, set to be discussed [Read More…]

Deputy Thai PM Anutin Backs Cannabis Decriminalization and Regulated Casino Complexes

Thailand's Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul.
Thailand's Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul. Photo: Rameshe999. CC BY-SA 4.0.

Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul commented on two major issues this morning in Bangkok: Cannabis and Casinos. Test Kit for THC Amount in Cannabis Products [Read More…]