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Control law will pass, Anutin says
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 26/07/2024
» Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul appeared optimistic yesterday that a bill on controlling cannabis will be passed into law within the tenure of the current coalition government, while a health advocacy group called for a total ban on using cannabis for recreational purposes.
Public Health Ministry pushing for one-tab rule for meth
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 07/06/2024
» The Ministry of Public Health is seeking to make regulatory changes where anyone possessing more than one methamphetamine tablet, rather than five or more tablets at present, will be regarded as an offender and not be sent to rehab.
Cannabis backers urge minister not to turn back clock
Published on 16/05/2024
» Dozens of cannabis advocates urged the government on Thursday to abandon its plans to relist marijuana as an illegal narcotic, a week after it announced a dramatic policy U-turn just two years after decriminalising it.
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.
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.
Thais make peace broker offer to Myanmar junta, rebels in Myawaddy
Published on 22/04/2024
» Thailand is ready to broker peace talks between Myanmar's military government and resistance fighters amid an increase in fighting in the key Myanmar trading town of Myawaddy opposite Tak's Mae Sot over the weekend.
Ammonia leak in Chon Buri affects 100 people
Chaiyot Pupattanapong, Published on 18/04/2024
» CHON BURI: An ammonia leakage from an ice factory in tambon Nong Prue of Bang Lamung district has affected about 100 people within a one-kilometre radius early Thursday morning.
Songkran road death toll reaches 206
Online Reporters, Published on 16/04/2024
» Traffic accidents during the first five days of the Songkran road safety campaign week killed 206 people and injured 1,593 others, according to data released on Tuesday.
No change to ‘five-pill rule’, says minister
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 04/04/2024
» Public Health Minister Cholnan Srikaew insists no more changes will be made to a new regulation that specifies the maximum amounts of certain drugs that will be considered for personal use if found on someone’s person.