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Sutin presses ahead with annual reshuffle
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 29/08/2024
» Defence Minister Sutin Klungsang yesterday pressed ahead with the annual military reshuffle, although it remains unclear if he will retain his post in the new cabinet led by Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra.
Anutin firmly opposed to recriminalising cannabis
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 09/07/2024
» Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul stands firm on his party's cannabis policy, committing himself on Tuesday to putting the brakes on the push to return it to the narcotics list when the issue comes before Narcotics Control Board (NCB).
Thailand confirms interest in a 6th bridge to Laos
Online Reporters, Published on 03/06/2024
» Thailand has confirmed its interest in building another bridge to Laos, the sixth connecting the two countries across the Mekong River.
Cannabis permit system in pipeline
Published on 23/05/2024
» Permits will be required to grow and use cannabis for medical purposes and research, and recreational use will be banned under new legislation, Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsutin said on Thursday.
Protesting senators keep names a secret
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 20/05/2024
» The majority of senators who signed a petition seeking Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin's ouster over the controversial decision to appoint Pichit Chuenban as PM's Office Minister would rather remain unidentified, but they are not acting on behalf of anyone, according to a senator.
Health ministry considers lowering possession limit
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 14/05/2024
» A meeting on Thursday will consider lowering the maximum number of methamphetamine pills a person can have in their possession before it is considered a criminal act, according to Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsutin on Monday.
Akanat downplays Krisada quit rumour
News, Chaiwat Satyaem, Published on 13/05/2024
» The United Thai Nation (UTN) secretary-general Akanat Promphan yesterday shrugged off a rumour that Krisada Chinavicharana would resign from the party after quitting his deputy finance minister post last week.
PM: Cannabis to be relisted as a narcotic by year-end
Published on 08/05/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Wednesday reiterated his determination that cannabis would be relisted as a narcotic by the end of 2024, as he announced a get-tough approach to illicit drugs.
New health minister seeks cannabis views
Published on 07/05/2024
» Newly appointed Health Minister Somsak Thepsuthin says he needs to listen to people’s opinions first before making a final decision on the future of cannabis.
Sutin ‘confident’ about anti-coup proposal
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 01/05/2024
» Defence Minister Sutin Klungsang on Wednesday expressed confidence in a proposal authorising the prime minister to suspend top officers suspected of plotting a military coup, saying it could be a potential deterrent against military intervention.