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Cabinet approves draft liquor regulations

The cabinet on Wednesday approved three draft ministerial regulations to give small-scale liquor producers a better chance of selling their products and developing the production of local liquors, but the regulations may end up doing the opposite of what they intend, according to experts.

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Red carpet rolled out for first Chinese arrivals

Almost 300 Chinese passengers will land at Suvarnabhumi airport today, marking the first flight after China relaxes its travel rules.

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Govt readies phone app digital IDs

The government will start using a digital ID card through a mobile application on Jan 10 for people who use public services provided by government agencies.

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Dept set to inspect NY gift baskets

The Department of Internal Trade (DIT) will be inspecting New Year gift baskets sold at shops and supermarkets across the country in the coming days to ensure the products are of an acceptable standard, said deputy government spokeswoman Traisuree Taisaranakul on Sunday.

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Govt sets goals to end Aids epidemic

The government is aiming to eradicate Thailand's Aids epidemic by 2030, said deputy government spokeswoman Traisuree Taisaranakul on Thursday.

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New regulations for CBD in food items

The Public Health Ministry has issued three announcements regulating the use of cannabidiol (CBD) as an ingredient in food products.

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State vows continued effort on economic zones

The government has pledged to move ahead with new regional economic corridors and continuation of its promotion of 10 existing special economic zones (SEZs) in an effort to decentralise development and growth, as well as lure investment to the provinces.

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Tax waiver for foreign actors

The cabinet on Tuesday agreed to a waiver of personal income tax for foreign actors and actresses for five years, aiming to generate more than 3.5 billion baht in revenue from investments in foreign film productions.

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Govt agencies to be e-friendly

The government has enacted a new law mandating that government agencies must have an electronic channel to serve the public, deputy government spokeswoman Traisuree Taisaranakul said on Thursday.

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Flood relief spending to hit B23bn

The government plans to spend at least 23 billion baht to help those affected by recent flooding.

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MotoGP racers to show their Muay Thai skills

The government arranged for some racers in the MotoGP 2022 World Championship in Buri Ram this weekend to try their hand at Muay Thai, and will screen it worldwide in a grand tourism promotion.

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Pupils in dope clip get reprimand

The government has reaffirmed it is illegal for students to smoke cannabis in schools and for vendors to sell cannabis to people aged under 20 years old, deputy government spokeswoman Traisuree Taisaranakul said on Wednesday.

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Anutin wants to further reward health volunteers

Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul will seek 2.1 billion baht from the government's contingency fund for a 2,000 baht handout to every community-based health volunteer for their contribution to Covid-19 control.

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No let up in jabs despite downgrade

The government is continuing its vaccination drive despite Covid-19's pending downgrade in status to "communicable disease under surveillance" from Sunday.

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Brighter employment figures proof of recovery, claims govt

Thailand's economy shows sign of recovery, following a dip in unemployment to its lowest level since the start of Covid-19 pandemic.

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Airport upgrades for Udon Thani, Buri Ram, Krabi

The cabinet on Tuesday approved the take over by Airports of Thailand (AOT) of Udon Thani, Buri Ram and Krabi airports from the Department of Airports, and the 9-billion-baht expenditure to develop them.

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DDC to track outbreak of tomato flu

Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has assigned the Department of Disease Control to monitor India's tomato flu outbreak despite the lack of cases in Thailand, says deputy government spokeswoman Traisuree Taisaranakul.

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Govt nod for B983m Cambodia loan

The cabinet on Tuesday approved a proposal to loan Cambodia 983 million baht to fund a new road construction project, said deputy government spokeswoman Traisuree Taisaranakul.

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Govt frets over Rohypnol sales

The government has ordered authorities to sweep out manufacturers and vendors who illegally produce or sell Rohypnol, aka the blue tongue pill, to curb abuse of the drug among teenagers.

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Special holiday for Apec summit

The government intends to announce a special holiday for Greater Bangkok on Nov 16-18, when the capital city hosts the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit.

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BMTA gets nod to seek loans despite mounting debt

The Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) has been given the green light to seek loans worth 7.5 billion baht to ensure its liquidity remains at an acceptable level, deputy government spokeswoman Traisuree Taisaranakul says.

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Airlines to resume two China travel routes

Thailand is ready to welcome the return of Chinese tourists after Thai airlines were allowed to resume operating two flights between the countries each week for the first time since the start of the pandemic.

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Airlines cleared to reinstate two China travel routes

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Thailand launches 2028 Expo bid

Thailand will on Sunday launch its bid in Paris to host the 2028 Specialised Expo.

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PM issues hurry-up to airport link

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has urged all agencies concerned to speed up construction of the high-speed railway project in the hope of attracting more investors to the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).

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