Your wallet liberated

According to the YAHOO article baseline 10% tariffs 

Thailand 36%

Thailand estimated tariff rates on U.S. products 72%
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7.7 Myanmar Earthquake felt throughout Thailand

 

B angkok Building under construction Collapses 

 Sakon Nakhon Hospital evacuated

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Alcohol Advertisement to become legal again in Thailand

It's not quite official yet, but alcohol advertisement is about to become legal again. Afternoon sales restrictions may also be nixed.

It will also mean your pictures on social media depicting all sorts of alcohol will become safe from possible prosecution and fines.

Thai Parliament Passes Alcohol Control Bill, Easing Restrictions on Liquor and Beer Advertising - The Pattaya News

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You can't take it home with you

Frequent occurances in the news as foreigeners attempt to take home a stash of marijuana. Even though the stuff is legal within Thailand, it's not legal to take on international flights out of the country สกลนคร Sakon Nakhon

Vaping is illegal in Thailand

Possible denial of entry into the U.S. to a number of Thai officials

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Back to the old days when hotels could sell alcohol, every day / all day . . .

. . . but restaurants and bars have to abide by restricted hours and days 

- - - sales allowed at entertainment venues . . . as specified by Minister of Public Health 😂

BUT WAIT: there's a 15 day review period, it's not a done deal yet

Effective day possibly May 11 ( Visakha Bucha Day )

Bangkok Post - Thailand proposes limited alcohol sales on Buddhist holidays

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Hundreds of Myanmar scam center victims handed over to Thai army | REUTERS

LGBTQ marriages now legal in Thailand

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Ancient caves and artifacts discovered

"The largest ancient human cave in Phu Phan Mountain Range, Sakon Nakhon Province has been discovered, such as human skeletons, pottery, geometric stone carvings, and red paintings, which are approximately 3,500-4,000 years old . . ." สกลนคร Sakon Nakhon

Local elections to be held on 1 February

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Governor announces temporary closure of forests

"Phu Pha Yon National Park, Phu Phan National Park, Phu Pha Lek National Park, and Phu Pha Daen Forest Park will be closed to the public between 20 January and 30 May 2025 to prevent forest fires, smog, and PM 2.5 dust."

Restrictions against farm burnings are also expected to be enforced more rigorously

จ.สกลนคร ประกาศปิดป่า 20 ม.ค.-30 พ.ค. 68 ป้องกันการเผา แก้ฝุ่น PM 2.5
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Drug busts seem a very frequent occurrence in the area

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Thailand Floods: 9 Dead, Thousands Displaced

30% domestic airfare discount over the holidays

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Highway construction mishap in Samut Sakhon

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Thailand's disbanded opposition regroups 📰 📰 📰

'Humorous Farce' seen by some as obnoxious and degrading, unflattering

Thai Government Embraces Controversial Apple Ad, Sees Tourism Boost

‘Terrible’: Apple’s new promo video sparks backlash in Thailand | CNN

To me it was nothing more than a humorous farce. Others went as extreme as to use vulgar language "F.... You Apple."

Think good or bad, in the end it will promote tourism.

Six people found dead at Grand Hyatt hotel in Bangkok , poisoning suspected

July 10 Tim Newton Today

Of interest:

Phuket experiences over tourism  

In defense  of keeping it legal