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Police crack down on foreign criminals
Gary Boyle, Published on 17/04/2024
» Authorities are ramping up their crackdown on foreign criminals who arrive as tourists and use Thailand as their base for crimes.
Draft bill on cannabis control not finished
Gary Boyle, Published on 11/01/2024
» The drafting of the new cannabis and hemp control bill is still not complete and it has not yet been forwarded to the cabinet for approval, Public Health Minister Cholnan Srikaew said on Wednesday.
Cannabis loopholes to be closed
Gary Boyle, Published on 20/11/2023
» The Public Health Ministry has completed the first draft of the Cannabis-Hemp Act and said it will not reclassify cannabis as a narcotic, Public Health Minister Cholnan Srikaew said on Friday.
MFP lawmaker takes aim at beer duopoly
Gary Boyle, Published on 24/05/2023
» A beer-loving MP-elect once arrested for illegal brewing is hoping the Move Forward Party’s election victory can help him break up Thailand's alcohol duopoly.
Chiang Mai people sue PM for failing to tackle smog
Gary Boyle, Published on 11/04/2023
» About 1,700 people in Chiang Mai on Monday sued the prime minister and two state agencies for failing to tackle the annual smog over the region, which they say is shortening their lives by about five years.
Navy criticised over lost ship
Gary Boyle, Published on 22/12/2022
» The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) has come under fire over the sinking of its warship as a House committee on military affairs prepares to grill Prime Minister and Defence Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha over the matter next week.
Two more Chinese suspects caught over kidnapping
Gary Boyle, Published on 23/11/2022
» Two more Chinese suspects allegedly involved in a businessman's kidnapping in Pattaya were arrested on Tuesday.
City to rezone nightspots
Gary Boyle, Published on 19/08/2022
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) plans to work with the Metropolitan Police Bureau to revise zoning for night entertainment venues.
Police confused by pot memo
Gary Boyle, Published on 28/07/2022
» The Ministry of Public Health recalled an urgent letter shortly after it was sent to the police asking them to take legal action against those who failed to get permits related to the use of cannabis.
Tourism fee to hit all foreigners
Gary Boyle, Published on 15/07/2022
» The planned 300-baht tourism fee is expected to apply to all foreigners without exception, serving as insurance coverage of up to 500,000 baht per person in case of accidents.