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3 herbs earn special status
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 17/06/2025
» Three of Thailand's most common medicinal herbs -- phlai, black ginger and kratom -- have been listed as the herbs of the year for 2025 by the National Herbal Medicines Policy Committee.
More medicines made free for patients
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 05/12/2024
» The National Drug System Development Committee has added more drugs to the national list of essential medicines that patients can benefit from free of charge.
Is cannabis a viable health option?
Oped, Published on 17/07/2024
» Cannabis has been known as a herbal plant with psychoactive effects for thousands of years. The herb has been used for both medical and recreational purposes. As the plant is addictive, several countries have categorised it as a narcotic drug.
Making a better treatment work
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 06/11/2018
» The attempt to legalise cannabis for medicinal purposes has gained momentum, especially now that the National Legislative Assembly has promised to go in full-speed toward passing amendments to the 1979 Narcotics Act, decriminalising weed for health reasons. Despite controversy, such a movement would be another significant treatment alternative to cope with a growing number of illnesses.
Thailand eyes moves to allow medical marijuana plantations
News, Post Reporters, Published on 21/01/2018
» Is Thailand now ready to legalise marijuana plantations for medical use? In recent days both legislators and state officials have been in the news after coming out to voice their support for cannabis cultivation for limited use within the medical realm.
Govt plans herb product boost
News, Post Reporters, Published on 10/03/2017
» The government aims to boost the economy with a five-year goal to promote herbal medicine and herbal product-making businesses.
About Politics
News, Published on 10/09/2016
» The Thai herbal industry may get an injection of prime ministerial pizzazz v Since Aug 7, new election proposals are popping up and causing alarm v Gen Prayut sidesteps the usual cliques in the military reshuffle, and Gen Prawit might feel miffed.