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  • Thai temples ordered to limit cash holdings amid monk scandal | Thaiger

    Thai temples ordered to limit cash holdings amid monk scandal

    Following a romantic scandal involving monks, the Sangha Supreme Council issued a regulation requiring every temple across Thailand to hold no more than 100,000 baht in cash. The regulation is expected to come into effect on October 1. The scandal, which involves a Thai woman named Golf and several respected monks, captured widespread public attention. In addition to focusing on…

  • Thailand sets out stance on cyberspace laws | Thaiger

    Thailand sets out stance on cyberspace laws

    Thailand has released its national position on the Application of International Law in Cyberspace, confirming that human rights laws are applicable in cyberspace under international norms, according to a statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on its Facebook page. The document is a result of national consultations involving several key agencies such as the Office of the Attorney General,…

  • Thailand eases citizenship rules for children of long-term migrants | Thaiger

    Thailand eases citizenship rules for children of long-term migrants

    Thailand’s Ministry of Interior has announced new citizenship regulations aimed at resolving decades-long issues of statelessness among children born to long-term migrants. The order, signed by Deputy Interior Minister Teerarat Samretwanich, was published in the Royal Gazette today, June 30. will take effect immediately and will remain valid for one year, unless extended by the Cabinet. Under the new criteria,…

  • Alcohol act revamp: Thailand raises the bar on booze ads | Thaiger

    Alcohol act revamp: Thailand raises the bar on booze ads

    The Thai Cabinet agreed to revise the Alcohol Beverage Control Act, allowing businesses to advertise their alcohol products and enabling the public to share pictures and videos of alcoholic beverages without legal punishment. The draft of the revised Alcohol Beverage Control Act was discussed during the Cabinet meeting yesterday, March 19. At the end of the meeting, 365 Parliament members…