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Thailand edges closer to legalising same-sex unions

Thailand edges closer to legalising same-sex unions

Draft seeks to replace gendered terms in existing laws.
Thailand starts million-plant cannabis giveaway, but discourages getting high

Thailand starts million-plant cannabis giveaway, but discourages getting high

The country is banking on developing it as a cash crop.
Thailand legalises growing, consumption of marijuana

Thailand legalises growing, consumption of marijuana

However, smoking pot in public can still violate health laws.
Victoria's Secret agrees to finance US$8.3m settlement for laid-off Thai workers

Victoria's Secret agrees to finance US$8.3m settlement for laid-off Thai workers

It's the biggest settlement of its kind in the global garment industry.
Thai army boycotts online retailer Lazada after video enrages royalists

Thai army boycotts online retailer Lazada after video enrages royalists

The website use ban comes after a video mocks the royal family.

Tourist favourite Thailand's recovery lags on slow Covid rule changes

Tourist favourite Thailand's recovery lags on slow Covid rule changes

While other have eased entry requirements, Thailand has clung to a cumbersome process.

Thailand to scrap on-arrival Covid tests from May

Thailand to scrap on-arrival Covid tests from May

Visitors are encouraged to perform self-tests during their stay instead. 
Foreign Ministry refutes report of 10k M'sians illegally in Thailand

Foreign Ministry refutes report of 10k M'sians illegally in Thailand

They reportedly could not return home at start of MCO. 
Thai airline's April Fool's tweet prompts royal insult complaint to police

Thai airline's April Fool's tweet prompts royal insult complaint to police

Thai Vietjet staff joked it was launching Thai province Nan-Munich route. 
Border reopens reunites families, boosts tourism industry

Border reopens reunites families, boosts tourism industry

But it is a little quiet on the northern front.

Couples who marry in Thailand will not be fined - Perlis exco

Couples who marry in Thailand will not be fined - Perlis exco

They just need to submit complete documents.
Thailand agreed to opening land borders Wang Kelian, Bukit Kayu Hitam – PM

Thailand agreed to opening land borders Wang Kelian, Bukit Kayu Hitam – PM

He says the move would contribute to the country's recovery.

New air VTLs involving M'sia, Thailand, Cambodia begin March 15

New air VTLs involving M'sia, Thailand, Cambodia begin March 15

Transport minister says VTLs expected to aid mutual economic recovery.
PM's Thai visit opens new vista enhance bilaterla ties

PM's Thai visit opens new vista enhance bilaterla ties

Thailand is the sixth-largest trading partner of Malaysia.
Malaysia, Thailand agree to reopen border soon

Malaysia, Thailand agree to reopen border soon

PM Ismail Sabri is on a three-day official visit to Thailand.

Border reopening, vaccine R&D on PM’s agenda for Thailand visit

Border reopening, vaccine R&D on PM’s agenda for Thailand visit

Economic cooperation will also be discussed. 
PM's visit to Thailand expected to bring good news on land border reopening

PM's visit to Thailand expected to bring good news on land border reopening

There will also be discussion on recognising vaxx certificates from both countries.
Thai government plans to reopen Malaysia-Thai border in March

Thai government plans to reopen Malaysia-Thai border in March

Malaysian tourists have been the largest group of visitors before the pandemic.
Thailand to seek travel bubbles with China, M'sia

Thailand to seek travel bubbles with China, M'sia

Thailand only received 0.5pct of 2019's tourist arrivals last year.
Oil spill reaches shoreline in eastern Thailand

Oil spill reaches shoreline in eastern Thailand

The use of oil spill dispersants likely lessened the impact.
Thailand gives green light to growing cannabis at home

Thailand gives green light to growing cannabis at home

Cannabis should be for medical purposes, says regulator.

Thailand and Indonesia unveil plans to develop molnupiravir Covid-19 pill

Thailand and Indonesia unveil plans to develop molnupiravir Covid-19 pill

They join other regional countries looking to make versions of the drug.

Fleeing violence in Myanmar, thousands camp along Thai border river

Fleeing violence in Myanmar, thousands camp along Thai border river

Many have fled to Thailand, but poor conditions in refugee camps there have prompted some to return.
Thailand allows visitors back to beach made famous by Dicaprio's movie

Thailand allows visitors back to beach made famous by Dicaprio's movie

'The Beach' was closed for three years to allow its ecosystem to recover.