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Chevron, Total exit Myanmar over deteriorating human rights

By LORI HINNANTJanuary 21, 2022 GMT

PARIS (AP) — TotalEnergies and Chevron, two of the world's largest energy conglomerates, said Friday they were stopping all operations in Myanmar, citing rampant human rights abuses and deteriorating rule of law since the country's military overthrew the elected government.

Thai health ministry proposes easing rules on cannabis use

By CHALIDA EKVITTHAYAVECHNUKULJanuary 20, 2022 GMT

BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand, which in 2020 became the first Southeast Asian nation to decriminalize the production and use of marijuana for medicinal purposes, moved Thursday to further loosen regulations on the drug.

Thailand loosens entry restrictions as omicron worries ease

January 20, 2022 GMT

BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand will ease entry requirements for vaccinated visitors from all countries next month as concerns about the omicron variant of the coronavirus decline, officials said Thursday.