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Health ministry wants ban on recreational cannabis by year-end
Bloomberg News, Published on 21/02/2024
» The government wants to ban recreational use of cannabis by the end of this year, Public Health Minister Cholnan Srikaew said on Wednesday, threatening to put thousands of marijuana shops and farms that have sprung up around the country since a decriminalisation drive two years ago out of business.
Court officially declares activist Surachai missing
Published on 14/02/2024
» A court in Nakhon Si Thammarat has officially declared activist Surachai Danwattananusorn, who went into exile in Laos and has not been heard from since 2018, as missing.
Government delays approval of cannabis ban legislation
Reuters, Published on 13/02/2024
» The government delayed the approval of a draft bill that would ban the recreational use of cannabis as it needs more opinions from other parties, Public Health Minister Cholnan Srikaew said after the cabinet meeting on Tuesday.
Tawee wades in on legal weed debate
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 08/02/2024
» The Justice Ministry has urged the Public Health Ministry to classify cannabis flower buds and extracts from the plant as a narcotic substance until a law regulating the use of cannabis is passed.
New cannabis bill ready for cabinet
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 06/02/2024
» A new version of the cannabis and hemp control bill will be proposed at the cabinet meeting next week, Public Health Minister Cholnan Srikaew said on Tuesday.
Grab premium products from the mountains at Siam Paragon
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 18/01/2024
» A myriad of premium quality products from the mountains and select world-class dishes will be presented during the "Royal Project Gastronomy Festival 2024", which is running at the Parc Paragon and Gourmet Market of Siam Paragon, from today to Jan 28.
Better weed bill needed
Oped, Editorial, Published on 13/01/2024
» All eyes are on the Public Health Ministry -- which has pushed for a tough draft bill on cannabis and hemp control. The bill was up for a public hearing on Friday.
Draft bill on cannabis control not finished
Gary Boyle, Published on 11/01/2024
» The drafting of the new cannabis and hemp control bill is still not complete and it has not yet been forwarded to the cabinet for approval, Public Health Minister Cholnan Srikaew said on Wednesday.
Draft bill on cannabis control not finished, says Cholnan
Post Reporters, Published on 10/01/2024
» The drafting of the new cannabis and hemp control bill is still not complete and it has not yet been forwarded to the cabinet for approval, Public Health Minister Cholnan Srikaew said on Wednesday.
Pot law won't blunt arrivals
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 10/01/2024
» Tourism operators say the new cannabis and hemp draft law prohibiting recreational use could lead to dispensaries closing down, but it wouldn't affect the overall tourism industry as hemp is not a major draw for foreign tourists.