Prominent Thai Medical Group Wants the Public to “Vote Out” Legal Marijuana Supporters in...
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A group of 45 medical personnel, academics, and citizens filed a petition against the legal marijuana policy backed by the Bhumjai Thai Party.
The group is urging Thai voters not to choose Bhumjai Thai...
Five Phuket Boat Drivers Test Positive for Illegal Drugs
Phuket –
Five boat drivers tested positive for illegal drugs recently at a pier in Thalang after a random check.
Our previous stories:
A five-year-old Russian girl was pronounced dead and a boat captain fell unconscious and...
Removal of facial mask mandate will only apply in certain areas, Thailand’s Public Health...
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The Ministry of Public Health yesterday, May 25th, clarified the previous news of the upcoming cancellation of the facial mask mandate, stating that the ease will only be implemented in some designated areas.
First,...
Analysis: Things are going well in Thailand after one month of cannabis decriminalization and...
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It has been a month now since the cannabis decriminalization on June 8th, 2022, and we are probably able to say that Thailand is not falling apart.
In fact, Thais and foreigners alike are complying...
Medical expert warns Thais to avoid sexual contact with foreigners to prevent Monkeypox infections,...
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Dr. Amorn Leelarasamee, a Member of the Medical Council of Thailand, on Tuesday, August 2nd, warned the Thai people to avoid practicing group sexual activities and sexual contact with foreigners to prevent themselves...
Thailand lauded by WHO for being champion in handling Covid-19 pandemic
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Thailand has been recognized as a world leader in dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic by Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesu, Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO).
Dr. Tedros recently said in his letter addressed...
UPDATE: More than 6,000 Diarrhea Patients in Phuket, 70% Infected with Norovirus
Phuket –
More than 6,000 patients have been suffering from diarrhea in Phuket in a week after many of them have become infected with a Norovirus, said the Phuket Provincial Health Office (PPHO).
Our previous story:
The...
Proposal to Put Graphic Warning Labels on Alcohol in Thailand Leads to Strong Opposition
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On February 28th, 2024, Mr. Taopiphop Limjittrakorn, a Move Forward Party MP, and relevant agencies received a letter from Mr. Charoen Charoenchai and representatives from the alcoholic beverage industry protesting against a draft announcement...
Bangkok Governor Chadchart to propose facial masks removal in outdoor areas to CCSA
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Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt is planning to propose facial mask removal in outdoor areas and the opening hours extension of entertainment venues until 2:00 AM.
The Governor told reporters earlier this week, June...
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...
