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Prayut set to bolster powers of ONCB
News, King-oua Laohong, Published on 19/05/2022
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha says he is ready to back an amendment to the Narcotics Code that includes empowering the Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) to take the lead in case investigations.
Japan ties in line for boost
News, King-oua Laohong, Published on 02/05/2022
» The official visit by Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, the first of its kind in nine years, will not only help cement long-term Thai-Japanese relations but also spawn new trade and investment opportunities for both sides, believe some observers.
Kratom plants 'legal to grow' from Aug 24
News, King-oua Laohong, Published on 16/07/2021
» Kratom, the plant formerly listed as a narcotic, should be legal to grow from Aug 24, Justice Minister Somsak Thepsuthin said on Thursday.
Singchai Thaninson nominated as attorney general
King-oua Laohong, Published on 09/06/2021
» The Public Prosecutor Commission has passed a unanimous resolution to nominate deputy attorney general Singchai Thaninson as the country's 16th attorney general, Office of the Attorney General spokesman Prayuth Phetkhun said on Wednesday.
Senate passes bill removing kratom from narcotics list
King-oua Laohong, Published on 23/02/2021
» The Senate on Tuesday approved an amendment bill removing kratom from the narcotics list in its third reading, a step closer to households being allowed to grow up to three kratom trees each for daily use, Justice Minister Somsak Thepsutin said on Tuesday.
DSI told to speed up MRT inquiry
News, King-oua Laohong, Published on 22/12/2020
» Activist Srisuwan Janya on Monday demanded that the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) speed up an investigation into alleged irregularities during bidding for the 128.1-billion-baht contract to build and operate the Orange Line on Bangkok's electric rail system.
Plan in motion to rescue SMEs from ruin
News, King-oua Laohong, Published on 15/07/2020
» Some small and medium enterprises (SMEs) affected by Covid-19's economic impact could soon qualify for government assistance after the Legal Execution Department began adjusting its criteria to allow businesses to enter rehabilitation.
Graft seen in medical purchases
News, King-oua Laohong, Published on 30/05/2020
» The Public Sector Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC) has found suspected irregularities in purchases of medical equipment and essential supplies related to Covid-19 at 19 local administrative organisations (LAOs) during a nationwide inspection.
Hemp still illegal, says ONCB
News, King-oua Laohong, Published on 31/01/2020
» The Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) on Thursday insisted that hemp plants were still illegal, meaning they cannot be grown or possessed.
Kratom set to be legalised in parts of the country
News, King-oua Laohong, Published on 24/01/2020
» The Narcotics Control Board is planning to relax the legal prohibition on kratom and permit the consumption of the plant in certain areas.