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More work ahead on dope change
Editorial, Published on 28/07/2024
» The government's backtracking from its plan to relist cannabis as a narcotic drug is a step in the right direction. The reversal was ordered by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Tuesday, just days before a meeting of the Narcotics Control Board (NCB).
Govt urged to form cannabis impact panel
News, Published on 09/07/2024
» Cannabis advocates are calling on the government to set up a committee to study the impacts of the plant before proceeding to relist it as a narcotic.
Cholnan signs bill banning recreational use of weed
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 07/01/2024
» Public Health Minister Cholnan Srikaew has signed proposed legislation regarding cannabis, emphasising that it cannot be used for recreational purposes.
Are high times over for weed users?
Published on 03/12/2023
» A new cannabis and hemp control bill sponsored by the Public Health Ministry is expected to become law next year to regulate misuse of the plant.
Traditional wellness to lure tourists
News, Post Reporters, Published on 01/12/2023
» The Public Health Ministry is ramping up efforts to promote traditional wellness and medicine as a tourist attraction to help generate more income for the country.
Bang Na marathon to raise funds for local hospital
Published on 12/10/2023
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration's sport association, in collaboration with various partners, will host the inaugural “the 1st Bang Na Running: Run for the Hospital" marathon event.
Herbal medicine a worthy alternative
News, Published on 31/07/2023
» Crisis has turned into opportunity for Thai traditional medicine (TTM) as it has made wider inroads into the treatment of patients following the Covid-19 pandemic.
Former health minister Udomsilp Srisangnam dies
Online Reporters, Published on 14/06/2023
» Professor Dr Udomsilp Srisangnam, an adviser to the Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth) and former public health minister, died on Tuesday aged 80, his daughter Ploypraew Srisaengnam announced on her Facebook page.
Covid case rate 'is getting worse'
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 31/05/2023
» PHUKET: Covid-19 infections have worsened in the island province over the past month, the Provincial Public Health Office said, citing a steady increase in caseloads.