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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.
Ministry embracing data-driven approach to policymaking
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/07/2024
» The Finance Ministry wants to upgrade its fiscal policymaking by adopting a data-driven approach.
AI in the spotlight
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 17/07/2024
» In today's digital age, artificial intelligence has become increasingly integrated into people's daily lives, from movie recommendations on streaming platforms to virtual assistants like Siri and Alexa and semi-autonomous technology in Tesla vehicles. As a result, the misuse of AI is becoming an issue of concern.
Relisting 'will cause 27-billion-baht loss'
Published on 16/07/2024
» The government’s plan to put cannabis back on a list of illegal drugs will cause a 27-billion-baht loss to the local cannabis industry, said Wisan Potprasat, CEO of the Cannabis Medical Industrial Estate Association of Thailand.
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.
Critics slam Thai govt's approach to cannabis
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 14/07/2024
» Critics have slammed the government's plan to reclassify cannabis as a narcotic, arguing it will harm businesses involved in cannabis-based products and undermine investor confidence in the country.
Making Thailand a data-driven nation
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 13/07/2024
» Launched in February 2024, the Big Data Institute's (BDI) core mission is to transform Thailand into a data-driven nation within four years.
UN Praises Thailand’s Progress on Sustainable Goals
Published on 11/07/2024
» Thailand commended for exemplary progress on Sustainable Development Goals, says Interior Ministry.
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.
TCCC Participates in Unity Industry, Conserve Water and Care for Society Activity
Published on 10/07/2024
» Ms. Thamonwan Thumsukhang (2nd left), OSHE Specialist of the Occupational Safety and Health Environment Division, and representatives of Thai Central Chemical Public Company Limited (TCCC), a leading high-quality NPK compound fertiliser producer and distributor in Thailand under OX-Brand, participated in the opening of the Unity Industry, Conserve Water and Care for Society Activity. The event is part of the "Unity Industry, Conserve Pa Sak River Project," honoured by Mr. Supakit Boonsiri (2nd right), Deputy Director General of the Department of Industrial Works, Ministry of Industry. The event brought together local entrepreneurs and community leaders to foster collaboration and enhance the image of factories. This initiative aligns with TCCC’s longstanding commitment to societal care.