BANGKOK, THAILAND โ Thailand’s new cannabis bill is designed to protect vulnerable groups, particularly children, while supporting the economic potential of the cannabis industry. According to SOMSAK THEPSUTIN, Minister of Public Health, the draft law, currently under review, outlines strict regulations …
BANGKOK, THAILAND โ Thailandโs new cannabis regulations are set to reshape the industry, with a focus on public health and safety. The updated rules, effective January 2025, enforce strict guidelines on cannabis use and possession. Public smoking of cannabis is now …
BANGKOK, THAILAND โ On September 13th, during the second joint session of the National Assembly, MP NICHAPA SUVANNANAK emphasized the importance of integrating medical cannabis into Thailand’s healthcare system, particularly through traditional medicine. NICHAPA advocated for the use of medical …
BANGKOK, THAILAND โ The Thai governmentโs policy on medical cannabis continues to gain momentum as Deputy Prime Minister POOMTHAM WECHAYACHIAI confirmed that there is no opposition within the coalition. Speaking on September 10th, Poomtham emphasized that once a policy becomes …
BANGKOK, THAILAND โ Deputy Prime Minister ANUTIN CHARNVIRAKUL has reiterated the Thai government’s commitment to advancing its cannabis policy, particularly in the realm of medical use. During his first day in office at the Ministry of Interior, Anutin confirmed that …
BANGKOK, THAILAND โ Recent research from the United States has sparked interest in the potential cognitive benefits of cannabis, particularly for adults over the age of 45. The study, highlighted by Professor THIRAVAT HEMACHUDHA of Rangsit Universityโs Faculty of Eastern …
BANGKOK, THAILAND โ DOD BIOTECH, a prominent player in Thailand’s biotech sector, has announced its decision to withdraw from the cannabis business, citing sustained financial losses and a challenging regulatory environment. The company, which had initially entered the cannabis market …
BANGKOK, THAILAND โ A legal cannabis farm in the Phra Khanong district has become the center of a heated dispute between the farm owner and local residents. Neighbors have lodged numerous complaints about strong odors, noise, and moisture issues emanating …
BANGKOK, THAILAND โ As Thailand’s new government takes shape, Prime Minister PAETONGTARN SHINAWATRA has confirmed that the nation’s cannabis policy, initially championed by the Bhumjaithai Party, will continue without disruption. Speaking after a meeting focused on solidifying the new administration’s …
BANGKOK, THAILAND โ Thai authorities have arrested two Taiwanese nationals involved in an illicit cannabis smuggling operation. The two suspects, identified as MR. LIN, 30, and MR. CHANG, 29, were apprehended during separate raids in the Bang Rak and Din …
BANGKOK, THAILAND โ In a dramatic turn of events, Thailandโs parliament has elected PAETONGTARN SHINAWATRA, the 37-year-old daughter of THAKSIN SHINAWATRA, as the country’s youngest prime minister. The election comes just a day after she was thrust into the spotlight …
BANGKOK, THAILAND โ A cannabis store in Bangkokโs Ramkhamhaeng area became the target of violence after its owner expressed views opposing the re-criminalization of cannabis. On July 20, a group of over ten individuals stormed the store, vandalizing the premises …
โข Driving The News: ANUTIN CHARNVIRAKUL, leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, has taken a firm stand against the Pheu Thai Partyโs attempt to reclassify cannabis as a narcotic, a move that could jeopardize the current government coalition. โข Why It …
โข Why It Matters: Recriminalizing cannabis could undermine investor confidence and derail the economic benefits already seen from the cannabis industry in Thailand. โข Driving the News: Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul expressed concerns that reversing cannabis legalization would negatively …
โข Why It Matters: Reclassifying cannabis as a narcotic could limit its medical use, impacting patients who rely on it as an alternative treatment. โข Driving The News: The Thai Cannabis Federation submitted a formal request to prevent cannabis from …
โข Driving The News: Thailandโs Customs Department reported significant drug seizures, including cannabis and cocaine, worth over 45 million baht in multiple operations. โข Why It Matters: These seizures underscore Thailandโs intensified efforts to crack down on drug smuggling, with …