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Understanding Thailand’s 40 reserved occupations exclusively for Thai nationals
Online Reporters, Published on 04/09/2025
» Although Thailand is relatively open in allowing foreigners to work through legal work visas, the law still restricts certain occupations exclusively for Thai nationals. Foreigners who do not receive specific exemptions are prohibited from engaging in these professions or roles.
Thai cannabis advocates plan mass rally on July 7
Online Reporters, Published on 25/06/2025
» Cannabis advocates in Thailand plan a mass rally at the headquarters of the Ministry of Public Health on July 7 to protest against the government’s campaign to recriminalise the plant three years after it was removed from the national narcotics list.
Parents warned, kids eating smuggled cannabis cookies
Online Reporters, Published on 29/03/2023
» The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned parents to be alert after "many children" in the south were hospitalised after eating smuggled cannabis-infused cookies containing excessive levels of psychoactive tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).
Kratom bill becomes law, minors warned
Online Reporters, Published on 27/08/2022
» A law to promote the sale of kratom by individuals has officially taken effect, with violators reminded of the penalties, especially for people under 18.
Certificates issued to almost 1m people wanting to grow cannabis
Online Reporters, Published on 09/07/2022
» The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued almost 1 million electronic certificates to registrants who seek permission to cultivate cannabis following the legalisation of cannabis and hemp on June 9.
Travellers reminded cannabis illegal in other countries in the region
Online Reporters, Published on 29/06/2022
» The Thai embassy in Seoul has warned people going from Thailand to South Korea that cannabis and cannabis-based products are illegal there and carry stiff jail terms, with deportation and the likelihood of being barred from future entry.
Embassy: Don't bring cannabis to Japan
Online Reporters, Published on 25/06/2022
» The Thai embassy in Japan has warned Thais not to carry cannabis, hemp and cannabis or hemp-based products into Japan or face punishment.
Medical specialists concerned over cannabis use, as govt plans massive handout
Online Reporters, Published on 10/06/2022
» The Department of Agriculture will start distributing 1 million cannabis plants to members of the public this month, while a paediatricians' organisation warn that young people are vulnerable to cannabis' effects because their brains are still developing.
Over 100,000 people register to grow cannabis
Online Reporters, Published on 09/06/2022
» More than 100,000 people registered to cultivate cannabis via the application and website of the Food and Drug Administration on Thursday morning as the legalisation of cannabis and hemp took effect.
Cannabis detainees to be released with law change
Online Reporters, Published on 04/06/2022
» Ongoing trials and detention in connection with cannabis-related offences will be cancelled once revised restrictions take effect on Thursday, according to the Office of the Judiciary.