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Thai cannabis industry thrown into chaos
Bloomberg News, Published on 26/06/2025
» Three years after becoming the first Asian nation to decriminalise cannabis, Thailand is poised to reverse course amid political turmoil and now requires a prescription to buy cannabis at any of the 10,000-18,000 dispensaries that have sprung up since 2022.
Weeden: Elevating the Cannabis Experience with Responsibility and Vision
Published on 13/06/2025
» As Thailand continues to refine its approach to cannabis regulation, a new generation of dispensaries is emerging, those that prioritise education, safety, and accessibility alongside quality products. Leading this wave is Weeden, a Phuket-based cannabis chain that has quickly become one of the most recognisable and trusted names in the sector.
Traffic police figure upgraded to ‘Sarawat Choey AI’
News, Online Reporters, Published on 27/12/2024
» The long-standing traffic police figure in Thailand, known as 'Jah Choey' or Pol Sgt Idly Silent, has been promoted to police major after 17 years of service.
Operators want government to ease rule on alcohol sales
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 20/02/2024
» The extension to the opening hours of entertainment venues and the liquor tax incentive has made less of a positive impact on tourism than expected, while operators urged the government to consider cancelling the limited hours available for the sale of alcoholic drinks.
Local sector set to grow by 30% amid election bump
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 24/04/2023
» Thailand's event management industry is expected to grow by 25-30% to reach 16-17 billion baht this year as both the government and private sectors are rolling out events, particularly related to election campaigns.
NT's last-mile service aims to generate revenue stream
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 24/04/2023
» State-owned National Telecom (NT) is set to launch a "single last-mile service" this year that allows telecom and broadcast operators to rent its fibre-optic network to access their household customers.
Khao San '420' parties cancelled
Gary Boyle, Published on 21/04/2023
» The “420” weed parties planned for Khao San Road on Thursday were cancelled and are expected to be postponed until after the general election, after critics pointed out that smoking marijuana in public places is still illegal.
'420' parties on Khao San up in smoke
News, Post Reporters, Published on 21/04/2023
» The "420" weed parties planned for Khao San Road yesterday were cancelled and are expected to be postponed till June 9 following the general election after critics said they would be in breach of the law, which bans the smoking of cannabis in public places.
‘420’ parties on Khao San up in smoke
Post Reporters, Published on 20/04/2023
» The “420” weed parties planned for Khao San Road on Thursday were cancelled and are expected to be postponed until after the general election, after critics pointed out that smoking marijuana in public places is still illegal.
Khao San hopes for Songkran boom
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 18/03/2023
» The Songkran festival is likely to return to Khao San Road this year as tourism operators are discussing possible events to lure visitors after the authorities prohibited water splashing last year.