New regulation controls cannabis flowers in Thailand
Thailand-
A new regulation to control the use of cannabis flowers has been issued for medical and industrial purposes.
Traisulee Traisaranakul Deputy Government Spokesperson revealed to the press. “The Public Health Ministry Anutin Charnvirakul has signed...
Senior Thai Police Crack Down on Road Checkpoint Rules
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Thai checkpoint police have been ordered by the national police chief to store their body cam recordings for at least 20 days, following viral extortion cases against visiting tourists.
National police chief Pol. Gen. Damrongsak...
Two Seafood Restaurant Owners in Phuket Arrested With Various Protected Fish Including a Moray...
Phuket –
Two seafood restaurant owners in Phuket have been arrested with various protected fish including a Moray eel.
The Department of Marine and Coastal Resources Phuket Office told the Phuket Express that on Friday (March...
Thai Democrat Party Supports Sex Toy Legalization
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The Thai Democrat Party said it supports sex toy legalization in Thailand, where they are currently illegal, as a controlled item to diminish sex crimes.
Ms. Ratchada Thanadirek, Executive Director of the Democrat Party,...
Tourists Mistakenly Believed They Had Been Robbed after Smoking Cannabis with Beach Vendors in...
Phuket –
Two Thai tourists who visited a famous beach in Phuket later admitted to police that they agreed to smoke cannabis given to them by beach vendors and then when they were intoxicated they...
Man Arrested for Selling Fireworks on Patong Beach
Patong –
A man was arrested for selling fireworks on Patong Beach.
The Patong Police told the Phuket Express on Friday (July 21st) that they had received complaints that fireworks were being sold and displayed at...
Contingency in Place for Possible Thaksin Return
PRESS RELEASE:
Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam recently revealed that a contingency plan has been devised in anticipation of the potential return of fugitive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra.
According to Wissanu, the government has taken...
Another Alcohol Vendor Arrested in Patong
Patong –
A man was arrested in Patong after he was found selling alcohol from a box.
The Patong Police told the Phuket Express that on Monday night (August 28th) they arrested Mr. Teerapat (Age and...
Phuket Immigration Investigates Alleged Russian Vehicle Rental Shop
Phuket –
Phuket Immigration inspected a vehicle rental shop in Mueang Phuket after they were notified by concerned citizens that the business was allegedly entirely Russian owned and employed Russian staff illegally, without involving any...
Owner Arrested at Illegal Bar in Patong Selling Alcohol to Underage Customers
Patong –
An owner was arrested for opening a bar without permission, selling alcohol past the legal closing time, and selling alcohol to underage customers at a bar on the Bangla Road in Patong.
The Patong...
