Move Forward Party Promises Legal Protection for Registered Thai Cannabis Business Operators and Growers
National —
Move Forward Party (MFP) deputy leader Ms. Sirikanya Tansakun affirmed Thursday, May 25th, that registered marijuana growers and business operators would be legally shielded even when the new government re-lists marijuana as a...
Thai Parliament passes Marriage Equality and Civil Partnership draft bills in its first reading...
Bangkok –
The Marriage Equality draft bill, proposed by the oppositional Move Forward Party, passed its first reading at the parliament today, June 15th, with 210 votes in favor, 180 objections, and 12 abstentions.
A similar...
Patong warns that no fireworks and floating lanterns are allowed
Patong, Phuket –
The Patong Municipality has warned the public that no fireworks or floating lanterns are allowed for any event, unless special approval is given by Patong officials, with punishment strictly being enforced.
The Patong...
British Man Arrested on Samui Island for 25 days of Overstay
Samui, Surat Thani –
A British man was arrested on Samui Island in Surat Thani for 25 days of overstaying his legal visa conditions.
The Surat Thani Immigration officers told the Phuket Express that this week...
Legal Action Taken Against Five Illegal Taxi Drivers in Phuket
Phuket –
Legal action is being taken against five illegal taxi drivers in Phuket.
The Phuket Land Transport Office (PLTO) reported yesterday (February 22nd) that relevant officials set up a checkpoint in the Cherng Talay...
Chinese Man Arrested at Phuket Airport for Illegally Working
Phuket –
News Brief:
A Chinese national was arrested at the Phuket International Airport for illegally working in Thailand.
The Immigration Office at the Phuket International Airport told the Phuket Express on Wednesday (April 5th) that they...
Illegal Night Club in Phuket Raided for Allegedly Being Open Late and Allowing Minors
Phuket –
An illegal night club in Phuket Town was raided for allegedly opening over the legal closing time and allowing minors to enter the venue.
The Mueang Phuket District Chief Mr. Pairoj Srilamoon told the...
Phuket hotel workers gather to support hotel owner after hotel gets shut down for...
Patong –
Over a hundred Phuket hotel workers gathered at the Patong Bay Hill Resort Hotel in Patong, Phuket, to support hotel owner Preechawut (Prab) Keesin after the hotel was reported violating legal closing times...
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...
Thailand’s Narcotics Control Board to discuss proposal by cannabis opponents to recriminalize the plant...
Thailand-
 Thai Public Health Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said today to the Thai media that in his opinion cannabis cannot be reverted back into an illegal narcotic drug and he is...