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Cannabis users in Thailand ‘will need medical certificates’
Gary Boyle, Published on 22/05/2025
» Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsutin says cannabis users in Thailand will be required to have medical certificates to make sure that the plant is used for medical purposes only.
Cannabis users in Thailand ‘will need medical certificates’
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 22/05/2025
» Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsutin says cannabis users in Thailand will be required to have medical certificates to make sure that the plant is used for medical purposes only.
Govt plans dams to cleanse contaminated water from Myanmar
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 21/05/2025
» The government plans to build check dams on northern rivers to filter out hazardous pollutants from mining operations in neighbouring Myanmar, Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said on Wednesday.
Sek Loso jailed for nearly 3 years
Published on 21/05/2025
» Rock musician Seksan Sookpimay, known as "Sek Loso", has lost his final appeal.
Unsafe heavy-metal levels in 3 northernmost rivers
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 21/05/2025
» Unsafe heavy-metal levels have been detected in the Kok, Mekong and Sai rivers in the northernmost provinces of Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai.
Rocker Sek Loso loses final appeal, begins prison sentence
Online Reporters, Published on 21/05/2025
» Rock singer Seksan Sookpimay, known as “Sek Loso”, has lost his final appeal, sentenced by the Supreme Court to two years, 12 months and 20 days in prison without suspension.
Rethinking short rentals in Thailand
News, Published on 21/05/2025
» The global rebound in tourism after Covid-19 has driven a notable surge in short-term rentals (STRs) through online platforms. Offering travellers greater flexibility, STRs have become a popular alternative to traditional hotels, particularly in urban and tourist-heavy areas. In the European Union, their use has expanded rapidly, reflecting forecasts that predict continued growth fuelled by competitive pricing and evolving travel preferences.
THAIFEX 2025 Returns with Global Food Innovation
Published on 21/05/2025
» At the end of May, one of the region’s most important events for food industry professionals—ranging from business owners and retailers to supermarkets, restaurants, and more—makes its highly anticipated return: THAIFEX – ANUGA ASIA 2025. Organised by the Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), Ministry of Commerce, in collaboration with the Thai Chamber of Commerce and Koelnmesse, Germany, the event stands as a premier platform for discovering business opportunities and forging top-tier international partnerships.
DIPROM Drives Hero Brand Growth in Cosmetics Sector
Published on 20/05/2025
» Bangkok, May 2025 – The Department of Industrial Promotion (DIPROM) is advancing its mission to develop “Hero Brands” in Thailand’s cosmetics industry as part of a broader strategy to promote Thai fashion soft power. Implemented through the initiative “Brand and Product Image Development Towards Fashion Hero Brands in the Thai Cosmetics and Beauty Industry”, the programme focuses on enhancing brand-building skills, offering in-depth consultations, and transforming local wisdom into creative cultural assets. The goal is to equip Thai brands with a modern, distinctive, and valuable identity to meet global market demand—an effort expected to generate more than THB 62 million in economic value.
Covid cases surge to 33k in Thailand, with 6k in Bangkok
Post Reporters, Published on 19/05/2025
» Covid-19 cases reported in Thailand spiked to 33,030 last week, with at least 6,000 cases in Bangkok, according to the Department of Disease Control.