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Whiffy Phuket urges cannabis crackdown
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 19/10/2025
» Phuket is calling for stricter cannabis regulations following a surge in incidents involving foreign tourists whose erratic behaviour has tarnished its tourism image.
Pheu Thai 'mulling deal with Varawut for PM'
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 10/10/2025
» Speculation is mounting that the Pheu Thai Party has approached Varawut Silpa-archa, leader of the Chartthaipattana Party, to serve as one of its prime ministerial candidates, amid reports of efforts by the Shinawatra family to salvage Pheu Thai's image.
Health ministry pledges to review weed laws
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 09/10/2025
» The Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) has pledged to review restrictive cannabis regulations following mounting pressure from the group "Writing Thailand's Cannabis Future," which has urged swift government action to revive the struggling industry.
New restrictions approved on sale of kratom near schools
News, Post Reporters, Published on 15/09/2025
» The Royal Gazette has published a joint announcement from the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Public Health prohibiting the sale of kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) leaves and boiled kratom juice within a 1,000-metre radius of any education outlet.
Kratom sales set to be banned close to schools
News, Published on 12/09/2025
» The ministries of justice and public health have jointly issued a regulation prohibiting the sale of kratom leaves and boiled kratom juice within 1,000 metres of schools in order to protect children, youth, and other vulnerable groups.
Somsak eyes health boost for Myanmar refugees
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 04/09/2025
» The Ministry of Public Health is set to allocate 160 million baht to improve access to healthcare in seven refugee camps along the Thai-Myanmar border.
Acting Thai PM 'cannot invoke House dissolution'
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 31/08/2025
» Amid speculation the Pheu Thai Party may seek a parliamentary dissolution if it fails to form a new government, the Council of State has clarified that an acting prime minister has no constitutional authority to dissolve the House of Representatives.
Justice minister looks to regulate kratom leaf sales
Post Reporters, Published on 21/08/2025
» Justice Minister Tawee Sodsong has acknowledged growing social concerns over the use of kratom, saying he and Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsutin have discussed a ministerial regulation to control the sale of kratom leaves.
Activists demand fairness in case against rural doctors' leader
Online Reporters, Published on 19/08/2025
» Health advocates have sought help from the government to save Dr Supat Hasuwannakit, leader of the Rural Doctors Society, from imminent ouster from the Public Health Ministry.
Deadly blast linked to illegal activity
News, Post Reporters, Published on 01/08/2025
» Officials have confirmed that a deadly explosion at a fireworks factory in Suphan Buri, which killed 10 people, stemmed from an unauthorised operation that violated safety regulations.