Ongoing Debate Continues Over Draft Thai Cannabis Bill Banning Recreational Use, Prescription Certificates Proposed
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On January 15th, 2024, Dr. Cholnan Srikaew, the Thai Minister of Public Health, publicly revealed an issue with Mr. Prasitchai Noonuan, a member of the Thai cannabis network, who mentioned the Cannabis and Hemp...
Thai Government Debates Alcohol Advertising, Sales Hours
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On January 10th, 2024, Mr. Thaophiphob Limchitrakorn, Bangkok MP from the Move Forward Party, proposed reconsideration of a stricter Alcohol Control bill regarding advertising alcoholic products during a recent parliamentary meeting.
There were three drafts...
Thai Prime Minister Signs Clean Air Bill During Visit to Chiang Mai to Tackle...
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At 9:30 AM, on January 11th, 2024, Srettha Thavisin, Thai Prime Minister, signed a Clean Air bill while visiting Chiang Mai to follow up on public transportation networks and air pollution problems.
Previously, Srettha...
Thai Government Unveils Progress on Marijuana Bill: Open for Public Feedback on January 12
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On January 10, 2024, Dr. Tewan Thaneerat, the deputy director of the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine (DTTAM), announced the progress of the Draft Marijuana Bill.
The draft has undergone eight revisions...
Thailand to Exercise Permanently Waiving Visa With China Starting March 1st of 2024 to...
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At 10:10 AM, on January 2nd, 2024, Mr. Srettha Thavisin, the Thai Prime Minister, publicly revealed a conclusion after the Thai cabinet meeting regarding stimulating international tourism and the Thai national economy.
The Thai government...
Thailand Leads Push for Seamless Tourism with Neighboring Countries
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Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has announced plans to develop seamless tourism between Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia, following a meeting with leaders of the three countries, held on the sidelines of a summit...
Thai Government Unveils Comprehensive Measures to Tackle Forest Fires and Air Pollution
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On December 6th, 2023, Ms. Traisulee Traisanakul, the Secretary to the Thai Minister of the Interior, publicly revealed policies for preventing and solving problems of forest fires, smog, and PM 2.5 smoke proposed by...
Thai Government to Empower Governors with CEO-like Authority
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The Cabinet has approved a proposal to grant provincial governors powers similar to those of a company CEO, aligning with its decentralization policy. This decision was made during a cabinet meeting and is...
Thai Prime Minister Visits Phuket Over the Weekend to Inspect Safety Drills
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Thailand’s Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin arrived in Patong over the past weekend and inspected safety drills.
Our previous story:
Thailand’s Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin will visit Patong today to personally see safety drills performed...
Government Launches Major Discount Campaign for New Year
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BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Commerce is gearing up for a large-scale promotional event in collaboration with over 300 manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, and convenience stores. The event, hosted as a New Year’s gift...
