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Thailand signals another U-turn on cannabis
Published on 23/07/2024
» Thailand will work towards controlling the use of cannabis through legislation instead of re-listing it as a narcotic, according to Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, signalling yet another policy U-turn.
Put weed plan on hold
Oped, Editorial, Published on 20/07/2024
» The government, especially Health Minister Somsak Thepsutin, needs to immediately put on hold the plan to put cannabis back on the narcotics list and engage in dialogue on the issue with all stakeholders.
Hunger-striking cannabis advocate admitted to hospital
News, Prasit Tangprasert, Published on 16/07/2024
» A member of a pro-cannabis group was hospitalised on Monday, five days after going on a hunger strike to protest the government's plan to relist cannabis as a narcotic.
Fully committed potheads
Postbag, Published on 14/07/2024
» Re: "Supporters vow hunger strike protest", (BP, July 11).
Cannabis backers start hunger strike
Gary Boyle, Published on 11/07/2024
» Pro-cannabis activists on Wednesday began a hunger strike to demand that the government listen to their views, as the Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) affirmed that parts of the plant would be relisted as a narcotic on Jan 1.
Cannabis backers start hunger strike as legal change looms
Post Reporters, Published on 10/07/2024
» Pro-cannabis activists on Wednesday began a hunger strike to demand that the government listen to their views, as the Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) affirmed that parts of the plant would be relisted as a narcotic on Jan 1.
Ankle tags proposed for home detention in political cases
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 04/07/2024
» The Ministry of Justice is moving to amend the rules to allow suspects in political cases to be detained in their homes pending trial, on condition that they wear electronic ankle monitoring (EM) bracelets, according to Justice Minister Tawee Sodsong.
Creepy toys
Oped, Postbag, Published on 15/06/2024
» Re: "Doll seller faces charges over undelivered orders", (BP, June 11).
Not to die in vain
Oped, Editorial, Published on 14/06/2024
» A month has passed since political activist Netiporn Saneysangkhom died in a prison hospital, and yet we still haven't seen any progress regarding the probe into her tragic passing.
Move Forward argues Constitutional Court has no power to dissolve it
Online Reporters, Published on 09/06/2024
» The Move Forward Party (MFP) said the Constitutional Court has no power to dissolve it and a previous ruling on the party's stance on the lese majeste law is irrelevant to the ongoing disbandment case.