PM Srettha clamps down on cannabis for recreational use
The PM tasked the Justice Ministry, the Office of the Narcotics Control Board, and the Narcotics Suppression Bureau to work together to arrest drug dealers and seize their assets…
Thailand to re-criminalise cannabis as PM vows to get tough on drugs
The moves come despite the rapid growth of a domestic retail sector for marijuana, with tens of thousands of shops and businesses springing up in Thailand in the past two years in…
Plans for Thai maid to inherit $3.7 million in assets from French boss hit a snag
The plan was put on hold when authorities found potential legal breaches after scrutinising the shareholding structure of her boss’ company GVNE, reported Bangkok Post.
Almost 3 per day injured on Bangkok sidewalks, most by motorbikes
Officials promised to respond with tighter enforcement of the law against sidewalk riding, which carries penalties of up to one month in jail and/or a maximum fine of 10,000 baht,…
Thailand ties with Brazil in number of sex workers
Thailand has around 250,000 people working in the sex industry, ranking it in 8th place globally, according to the International Union of Sex Workers. China came in first place…
Summer of 2024 has claimed 38 lives in Thailand due to heatstroke
Dr Atthapol Kaewsamrit, deputy director-general of the Health Department, said most heatstroke deaths happened to labourers working outdoors, the elderly, people with…
Samui maid claims French woman found shot dead left her US$1.3 million
So far, police have not yet wrapped up the case but they see suicide as a possibility.
Weakening baht the foremost challenge facing PM Srettha II Cabinet
Analysts believe the premier’s move to appoint Pichai as the new finance minister was aimed at reducing his confrontations with the Bank of Thailand. The central bank has…
Border security beefed up after blast on Thai side
Authorities said bomb is believed to have been planted by wanted criminals along the route used by security personnel vehicles.
Thailand’s human rights record remains dismal, says Amnesty International
The study, which looks into human rights concerns during 2023 in 155 countries, said Thai authorities used criminalisation, surveillance, and intimidation as means to subdue young…