Future of Thai Sex Workers Relies on Election
National —
Thailand’s sex workers are optimistic that a new government after the May 14th election will pass legislation that helps to decriminalize the country’s thriving sex industry, which provides livelihoods to an estimated 300,000 people,...
Man Arrested for Illegally Catching Cuttlefish in Phuket
Phuket –
A man was arrested with a cuttlefish at Panwa Cape in Wichit and charged for catching marine animals in a protected zone.
Mr. Wissanu Jangjai from the Phuket Marine Resources Conservation Center told the...
Man Arrested with Blacktip Reef Sharks in Phuket
Phuket –
A man was arrested with four black tip reef sharks at Panwa Cape in Wichit.
The Phuket Marine Resources Conservation Center told the Phuket Express on Tuesday (May 2nd) that they have arrested a...
As Thai Elections Near so Does War of Words on Legal Cannabis
National —
The Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine iterates to the public that it is against the law to sell cannabis to children under 20 years old, pregnant women, and breast-feeding women, following...
Thai Democrat Party Supports Sex Toy Legalization
National —
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,...
Headless Dugong Found on Beach in Krabi
Krabi –
A headless dugong was found on a beach in the Nuea Klong district.
The village headman, Mr. Yongyut Fangkhwa, was notified by locals of the incident on Wednesday (April 19th). He arrived at Baan...
Thai Public Health Department and Police Warn Cannabis Users Against Recreational Use on 4/20...
Thailand –
Thailand's public health department as well as law enforcement have warned cannabis users against recreational use on the "World Weed Day" of April 20th.
Doctor Attaphon Kaewsamrit, the Deputy Director General of the Department...
Two People Arrested for Allegedly Illegally Selling Cannabis in Phuket Town
Phuket –
Two shop owners were arrested for allegedly Illegally selling cannabis and selling cannabis on footpaths in Phuket Town.
A team of Phuket Provincial Officers and the Phuket City Police inspected cannabis shops in Phuket...
Man Arrested in Patong for Allegedly Illegally Selling Cannabis Buds
Patong –
A man was arrested in Patong for allegedly illegally selling cannabis buds and being unable to present a legal license for selling cannabis.
On Thursday night (April 13th) a team from the Phuket...
UPDATE: Driving Licenses of Two Phuket Taxi Drivers in Viral Fight Suspended for 180...
Phuket –
The driving licenses of two taxi drivers in Phuket who were fighting, reportedly over who had jurisdiction over picking up customers at a hotel, have been suspended for 180 days.
Our previous story:
The Phuket...