Study Shows Cannabis Helps Reduce Dependency on More Harmful Drugs, Says Rangsit University Dean
National —
On June 16th, 2024, Prof. Panthep Puapongphan, the Dean of the College of Oriental Medicine at Rangsit University, commented on efforts to reclassify cannabis as an illegal narcotic by some parties.
Prof. Panthep warned...
Hundreds of medical personnel sign petition, demanding Thai government to immediately suspend decriminalization of...
Bangkok -
A total of 851 medical personnel have signed a petition for the government to immediately call off the current basically law-free period of marijuana decriminalization until final rules and regulations being drafted by...
Tobacco Products Control Committee proposing to draft regulation on importing and selling cigarettes that...
Bangkok –
The National Tobacco Products Control Committee is planning to draft a law to ban importing and selling e-cigarettes and cigarettes that contain cannabis and hemp substances.
Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul told the Associated...
Thai FDA warns about advertising products with cannabis and hemp
Thailand –
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of Thailand has delivered a public warning about advertising products with cannabis and hemp, stating that doing so incorrectly could bring stiff fines and even prison...
Jellyfish Warning: First Aid Treatment for Jellyfish Stings
PRESS RELEASE:
The danger posed by toxic jellyfish should not be underestimated. Jellyfish venom affects the main systems of the body; namely, the cardiovascular system. A sting with enough poison can cause the heart to...
Thai Public Health Minister still wants people to wear masks after Covid-19 is labeled...
Bangkok -
Facial masks will still be recommended in many areas after Thailand has labeled Covid-19 as an endemic disease, Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul stated today, May 30th.
The Minister gave an interview about the...
DDC Warns of Sharp Increase in Flu Cases
PRESS RELEASE:
The Department of Disease Control (DDC) has reported a significant surge in seasonal influenza cases, with over 970,000 individuals affected this year. This figure is three times higher than the corresponding period for...
Thai Government Updates Traffic Act with Stricter Alcohol Limits, Extends VAT Reduction to 2025
National —
On September 20th, 2024, the Thai Royal Gazette published a new ministerial regulation on alcohol testing for drivers under the Traffic Act, 2024.
This regulation repeals the 1994 and 2017 versions, establishing updated...
Thailand’s 24/7 Emergency Hotlines for Safety and Support
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Thailand offers various 24-hour emergency hotlines and services to assist residents and visitors in urgent situations. These services, accessible in Thai and English, assist with various emergencies, including medical issues, crime, natural disasters,...
Kathu to hold family run 2022
Kathu-
Famiy Run 2022 will be held in Kathu this week.
The race will be on this Friday (August 26th) from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. at Kathu Municipality.
Fun Run 6 kilometers one person (200 baht...
