Thailand opens consultation on proposed THB450 foreign tourist fee
TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2026
The draft would allow foreign tourists multiple trips into and out of Thailand within 30 days without another payment while covered by the insurance provided.
Japan clarifies AI legal limits and plans expert panel to draft rules
FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2026
New guidance says some business legal tasks would, in principle, not constitute unauthorised legal practice when AI is not designed for disputes and safeguards prevent misuse.
Japan drafts safeguards for celebrity voices against AI misuse
TUESDAY, JULY 14, 2026
The draft sets out when unauthorised AI-generated voices and portraits may lead to civil liability while generally allowing entertainment-based impersonation.
Health ministry pushes tighter alcohol controls near educational sites
SUNDAY, JANUARY 18, 2026
Department of Disease Control has completed public consultations on a draft ban on alcohol sales in and around educational institutions, with exact radius to be announced later.