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'5-pill rule' to become just 1 for meth
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 18/05/2024
» The Public Health Ministry has proposed tightening the definition of a drug user by limiting the legally permissible number of methamphetamine tablets, aka ya ba, from the current threshold of five pills to one to seal a loophole that benefits drug dealers.
Bid to lift afternoon alcohol sales ban rejected
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 15/02/2024
» A government panel has rejected a proposal to scrap the long-standing ban on sales of alcoholic beverages between 2pm and 5pm, citing the risk to public health and safety.
Govt may cut alcohol sale ban
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 04/02/2024
» The government could scrap the afternoon ban on alcohol sales to further boost its tourism promotion policy.
Fireworks factory rules to be revised
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 20/01/2024
» Deputy Prime Minister Somsak Thepsutin has told five ministries to revise their rules for controlling fireworks factories in the wake of an explosion at a Suphan Buri factory that killed 23 people on Wednesday.
Anutin warns clubs to keep minors out
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 09/01/2024
» Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Monday pledged to tighten controls on night entertainment venues to ensure that they keep underaged patrons, guns and narcotics out of their premises.
Loan sharks now targeted by Srettha
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 09/12/2023
» The government has declared a crackdown on illegal loans and loan sharks as a national priority.
Anutin calls for pot policy to continue
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 01/09/2023
» The current medical cannabis policy should be continued under the incoming public health minister as it brings great benefits to people if the drug is used in the correct way, according to the current minister Anutin Charnvirakul.
Songkran injuries up, but road toll down: ministry
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 17/04/2023
» The number of patients admitted to hospital increased by 81% due to a 19% surge in the number of people injured in road accidents during the Songkran festival compared to last year, according to the Ministry of Public Health.
Princess brings designers to local weavers
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 26/01/2023
» A group of top Thai fashion designers paid a visit to local weavers this week in the northeastern province of Sakon Nakhon to share their experience on how to turn traditional woven cloth into high-end products.
Princess inspires local weavers
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 24/01/2023
» Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya on Monday presided over the opening of the Donkoi Sustainable Village, a community-based learning centre that utilises traditional indigo dyeing wisdom in this northeastern province.