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Thai city’s marijuana growers fret over unsold stock, change in government policy

As the second anniversary of the decriminalisation of ganja approaches on June 9, members of a community enterprise growing marijuana in Sakon Nakhon said that things had not…

  • Published: May 13, 20247:19 am
  • Author The Nation
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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…

  • Published: May 10, 202411:42 am
  • Author The Nation
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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…

  • Published: May 9, 20248:30 am
  • Author The Straits Times
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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.

  • Published: May 9, 20247:56 am
  • Author The Straits Times
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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,…

  • Published: May 7, 20248:03 am
  • Author The Nation
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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…

  • Published: May 6, 202411:03 am
  • Author The Nation
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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…

  • Published: May 6, 202410:11 am
  • Author The Nation
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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.

  • Published: May 3, 20248:09 am
  • Author The Nation
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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…

  • Published: May 2, 202411:55 am
  • Author The Nation
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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.

  • Published: April 30, 20249:40 am
  • Author The Star

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