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...
In-Depth: Who is Srettha Thavisin, Thai Prime Minister Candidate
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With events earlier this week firmly removing charismatic and popular Prime Minister candidate Pita Limjaroenrat from the Move Forward Party from the running as the next Thai PM, we wanted to profile the most...
Thai Cannabis Advocacy Groups Urge Public Health Minister to Reconsider Cannabis Criminalization
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On May 16th, 2024, Mr. Prasitchai Nunual, the secretary-general of the network for Shaping the Future of Thai Cannabis, and representatives from various sectors submitted a letter to Thai Minister of Public Health Somsak...
Thai Senators Warn Online Harassers of Legal Action as Another Prime Minister Vote Looms...
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A group of Thai senators came out to warn netizens of defamation lawsuits after they were reportedly bombarded with negative comments, due to their decision not to support or abstain from voting for...
Minister Puangpet Dismisses Unverified Claims Against Prime Minister
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In response to circulating rumors, Minister attached to the Prime Minister’s Office Puangpet Chunlaiad addressed concerns regarding misleading news centered around Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.
She highlighted that today's ease of disseminating information via...
Prayut Administration Bids Farewell After Holding Final Cabinet Meeting
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The outgoing administration held its final cabinet meeting on Tuesday (29 Aug), concluding with a group photo of ministers and staff.
Caretaker Prime Minister and Defense Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha expressed his gratitude to...
Emergency Decree does not contradict any Constitutional law, the Thai Court says
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The Constitutional Court has voted that the “Emergency Decree” is not contrary to the Constitution.
The voting followed an objection from pro-democracy activist Piyarat "Toto" Chongthep who requested the Constitutional Court to consider whether...
No Plans to Stop Allowing Migrant Workers, Says Thai Government
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Thailand will still hire migrant workers, Mrs. Kanchana Phatrachok, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said in response to previous false reports that the country would stop allowing Cambodian and Laotian workers...
Thaksin’s Daughter is now the Leader of the Pheu Thai Party
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Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the daughter of Thailand's former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, has been elected as the first female leader of the ruling Pheu Thai Party.
Paetongtarn, 37, was the sole candidate at...
PM and Cabinet announce policies to the National Assembly
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Key policies have been presented at the National Assembly led by Prime Minister and Finance Minister Srettha Thavisin to address Thailand's economic, social and political challenges.
The government has committed to fostering unity and...
