It’s a yes: 61 percent votes in favor of referendum
Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha announced yesterday the acceptance of the outcome of a referendum that approved a military-backed constitution, saying unity was needed to tackle problems facing the country. The constitution, which critics fear will stifle democracy, won the approval of 61.35 percent of those who voted on Sunday, the Election Commission said earlier as […]
Oh man! Thailand expecting to welcome influx of tourists from Oman
Thailand has recently alienated their Chinese tourists after trashing them on social media, and if this story holds any weight, they may be losing others as well. However, in between bouts of trying to lure rich Germans back to the land of smiles, the latest news from the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is that Thailand can expect a 20 […]
Stories abound as Pokémon Go is already causing problems in Thailand
BANGKOK:– Social media was abuzz with stories as day one of the official launch of Pokémon Go hit Thailand. Many people posted on the Panthip page with one taxi driver saying that he nearly ran over three teenagers who ran out in front of his cab trying to catch Pokémon. He said that he brushed […]
Sports education to be introduced to schools nationwide
BANGKOK, 9 August 2016 (NNT) – Sports education will be included in schools nationwide to encourage Thai students to be more athletic. Education Minister General Dapong Rattanasuwan has signed an agreement with Sports and Tourism Minister Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul in their joint effort to promote athletics among Thai youths. The initiative will enable youths to pursue […]
Constitution approval means ‘megaprojects’ can move forward
The tentative passing of the new constitution means that almost 20 of the junta’s “megaprojects,” with a total cost of THB1.4 trillion, will be able to move ahead. Eleven of those are slated to be completed by 2022 as part of a plan to encourage economic growth in Thailand. The government’s big infrastructure projects […]
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