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Cannabis U-turn could bring protests, lawsuits
Published on 09/05/2024
» The government’s move to reclassify cannabis as a narcotic threatens to trigger street protests and class-action suits by owners of thousands of dispensaries that have sprung up across the country since decriminalisation two years ago.
One dead in Rayong gas tank blast
Online Reporters, Published on 09/05/2024
» RAYONG: A huge blaze at a chemical storage site at the Map Ta Phut Industrial Port was brought under control late Thursday afternoon, after one person died and hundreds were evacuated from the surrounding area.
OCPB, FDA asked to weigh in on old-rice dispute
News, Published on 09/05/2024
» The Office of the Consumer Protection Board (OCPB) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are being urged to inspect the quality of decade-old rice, which the Commerce Ministry plans to sell amid concerns about aflatoxin and chemical contamination.
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.
Tak locals issue petition over cadmium tailings
News, Post Reporters, Published on 08/05/2024
» Locals in Tak have filed a petition with the Administrative Court against the relocation of cadmium in a move conducted by the Industry Ministry, with concerns over the safety of the storage depot and the possibility of contamination.
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.
Thai Chamber of Commerce blasts govt wage hike plan
News, Post Reporters, Published on 07/05/2024
» The Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC) is opposing the government's plan to increase the minimum daily wage to 400 baht for workers nationwide, expected in October.
Myanmar rebels set up border patrol near Mae Hong Son
Online Reporters, Published on 04/05/2024
» Myanmar's rebel fighters have reportedly begun strengthening defences against the Myanmar army by setting up patrols just across the border from Mae Hong Song province.
Referendum 'held back' by current law
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 03/05/2024
» The law needs to be amended before a referendum on the first charter is held, according to Chartthaipattana Party list-MP Nikorn Chamnong, who heads a sub-committee on the charter referendum.
Ministry to cut Second Stage Expressway tolls
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 03/05/2024
» The Transport Ministry expects to lower the tolls on the Second Stage Expressway from 90 baht to as low as 25 baht by August to help reduce costs for motorists.