As Final Marijuana Laws are Prepared to be Submitted to Thai Parliament, Opposing Groups...
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On November 14th, 2023, Dr. Cholnan Srikaew, the Minister of Public Health, revealed to Thai national media regarding a recent meeting to draft the Marijuana and Hemp Act.
Having heard the principles of the recent...
Thailand Combats Violence Against Woman and Children
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November has been designated as a month to focus on eradicating violence against children, women, and families in Thailand. Social Development and Human Security Minister Varawut Silpa-archa made clear the importance of ending...
Thai Activists Threaten to Invade Thaksin’s Hospital Room if Health Details Not Released
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A group of activists, who refer to themselves as the "Network of Students and People Reforming Thailand," threatened to storm the hospital room of Thailand's former Prime Minister, Thaksin Shinawatra, to verify if...
Thailand Wrestles with the Ripple Effects of Cannabis Decriminalisation
As the fragrant tendrils of cannabis intertwine with the spicy scents of Thailand’s famed street markets, the nation finds itself entwined in a knotty debate over the recent decriminalisation of the much-maligned plant.
Only a...
Wuhan Virology Institute Warns of New COVID Strains
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The latest research on coronaviruses in bats has triggered global concerns about the potential for future outbreaks.
A study led by Dr. Shi Zhengli, Director of the Center for Emerging Infectious Diseases at Wuhan...
Thai FDA Confirms Safety of Imported Japanese Seafood
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BANGKOK (NNT) -Â The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has reassured consumers that seafood imported from Japan remains safe for consumption, following rigorous testing for radioactivity. The announcement comes amid international concerns about the...
Legislators to Renew Push to Tighten Cannabis Usage
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BANGKOK (NNT) -Â Parliament will renew a push for an overarching law on cannabis use for medical and research purposes, more than a year after the herb was legalized.
Last year, Thailand became the first...
Thousands of Kilograms of Garbage Found Dumped in Chalong
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About 100,000 kilograms of garbage have been found dumped in Chalong, Mueang Phuket.
The issue had been brought to light by the Facebook page ‘Monsoon Garbage Thailand’ earlier this week.
Mr. Waranyoo Boonsit, the admin...
Surge in Flu Cases Prompts Govt Action
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Health reports have indicated that the number of influenza patients tripled recently, with young children in schools identified as a high-risk group. To combat the surge, the Ministry of Public Health has ordered...
New Thai Prime Minister Says He “Doesn’t Agree” With Recreational Cannabis Use
Thailand –
The new Thailand Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said he does not agree with recreational cannabis use and sales while in a recent interview with a prominent Thai media outlet.
PM Srettha told popular...
