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Weed protesters 'not going anywhere'
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 11/06/2024
» Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsutin played down the gathering of cannabis advocacy groups outside Government House who are opposed to the relisting of the plant and vowed to stay put until a law to control its use was enacted.
Calls mount for stiffer drunk-driving penalties
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 04/06/2024
» Authorities are pushing to increase the penalties for drunk drivers who cause injuries and road accidents.
Pro-weed groups put heat on govt
News, Prasit Tangprasert, Published on 13/05/2024
» The government is facing increasing pressure from pro-cannabis groups which are threatening to rally at the Ministry of Public Health from Thursday until the ministry can prove that cannabis deserves to be reclassified as a narcotic drug.
Cannabis U-turn could bring protests, lawsuits
Published on 09/05/2024
» The government’s move to reclassify cannabis as a narcotic threatens to trigger street protests and class-action suits by owners of thousands of dispensaries that have sprung up across the country since decriminalisation two years ago.
Group warns about music marketing
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 17/04/2024
» The Stop-Drink Network Thailand has warned against liquor companies using music marketing strategies to promote their products.
Air pollution takes toll on motorcycle taxis
Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 01/04/2024
» Most motorcycle taxi riders in Bangkok have health problems due to air pollution, according to a Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth) survey.
Cabinet mulls easing alcohol curbs
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 29/03/2024
» The cabinet has agreed in principle on five bills to amend the alcoholic beverages control law, which seek to extend selling hours and allow greater flexibility for advertisements, prompting opposition from anti-alcohol advocates.
Drink-driving victims warn about liberalising alcohol laws
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 25/03/2024
» A network of groups against drink driving on Monday called on the ruling Pheu Thai Party to accept all legislative bills to amend the law governing alcoholic beverages in the first reading, to ensure all are fully debated in the House of Representatives.
MFP MP disagrees with cabinet over booze law
News, Published on 05/03/2024
» A Move Forward Party (MFP) MP has voiced disagreement with the cabinet's decision to reject three bills seeking to amend the alcohol control law.
Booze labels split public
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 27/02/2024
» The government is planning to introduce a new regulation that would require the makers of alcoholic beverages to put large, graphic images on every bottle and can they produce to warn the public of the dangers of drinking.