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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.
Reshuffle ruffles some
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 05/05/2024
» The first cabinet reshuffle under the Srettha Thavisin government aims to enhance efficiency, particularly in advancing economic stimulus initiatives, as the government plans to introduce additional populist programmes to attract votes in the next election, academics say.
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.
Govt to review limit on drug possession amid backlash
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 13/02/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Monday said the government is ready to review a ministerial policy that will lower punishment for drug users found in possession of five meth pills or less.
New cannabis bill ready for cabinet
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 06/02/2024
» A new version of the cannabis and hemp control bill will be proposed at the cabinet meeting next week, Public Health Minister Cholnan Srikaew said on Tuesday.
Cholnan signs bill banning recreational use of weed
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 07/01/2024
» Public Health Minister Cholnan Srikaew has signed proposed legislation regarding cannabis, emphasising that it cannot be used for recreational purposes.
Several parties 'unhappy' with MFP amnesty bill
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 05/12/2023
» An amnesty bill proposed by the main opposition Move Forward Party (MFP) has met with resistance from several other parties due to its inclusion of lese majeste offences, according to Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai.
New panel to revamp healthcare
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 14/09/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has instructed Public Health Minister Cholnan Srikaew to set up a committee to enhance services under the universal healthcare scheme, said government spokesman Chai Wacharonke.
Prawit determined to stay on as PPRP leader
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 24/05/2023
» Gen Prawit Wongsuwon, leader of the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP), has rejected speculation that he will step down following the party's underwhelming election result.
Poll fever begins as candidates register
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 05/04/2023
» Leaders and core members of political parties turned up at City Hall in Bangkok's Din Daeng district yesterday to register their candidacy for the May 14 general election under the party-list system.