Over 100,000 People Allegedly Sign Petition to Re-Criminalize Cannabis Use as Pro Cannabis Groups...
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On June 6th, 2024, Thai Minister of Public Health, Somsak Thepsuthin, addressed the public regarding the controversy over potentially reclassifying cannabis as a type 5 narcotic.
According to Thai national media, the anti-cannabis group "Youth...
Paetongtarn Shinawatra Expressed Gratitude Following Thailand’s New Prime Minister
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Paetongtarn Shinawatra has expressed her gratitude to parliamentarians following her election as Thailand's new prime minister, succeeding Srettha Thavisin after his removal by the Constitutional Court. During her address at Bangkok's Voice Space...
Phuket Polling Stations See Large Crowds of Early Voters
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Polling stations in Phuket saw large crowds of early voters despite the heat.
The advance voting in Phuket province was marked by a bustling and frenzied atmosphere in the early morning. The Provincial Hall,...
Thai Parliament Succesfully Chooses House Speaker
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Wan Muhamad Noor Matha from the Prachachart Party has been chosen unanimously to become the House Speaker of the Thai Parliament.
On Tuesday, July 4th, the 500 Members of the House of Representatives convened at the...
Youth Protesters Demonstrate Against Thai Senator at Ministry of Culture
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The youth-led Thalu Wang protest group protested in front of the Thai Ministry of Culture on Sunday, August 6th, to demand the revocation of the national artist status of a senator who reportedly...
New Thai PM to Urgently Address Soaring Energy Bill and Oil Prices
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The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) has expressed its approval of Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin's pledges to reduce energy bills and retail diesel prices.
FTI Chairman Kriengkrai Thiennukul stated that soaring energy and diesel...
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...
Thai Prime Minister Endorsed Idea of Establishing Entertainment Complexes with Casinos
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Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has reportedly endorsed the idea of establishing entertainment complexes with casinos in Thailand, highlighting the potential to transform illegal gambling operations into regulated entities that contribute to the state's...
Thai Constitutional Court Gives Results, Future Dates on Multiple Major Cases Such as Move...
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On June 18th, 2024, the Thai Constitutional Court convened to deliberate on several high-profile cases, including the Election Commission's (EC) petition to dissolve the Move Forward Party (MFP), a case involving Prime Minister...
Minimum Wage Hike to 400 Baht Delayed Indefinitely Due to Bank of Thailand Issues
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On September 23rd, 2024, Labor Minister Phipat Ratchakitprakarn addressed the recent delays in the Minimum Wage Board meetings.Â
The board was expected to discuss a nationwide minimum wage increase to 400 baht on October...
