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Digital handout set for introduction in Q4
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 22/07/2024
» The Commerce Ministry has revealed the final preparations concerning the registration of recipients and participating shops for the digital wallet handout scheme.
Digital wallet scheme signs up vendors
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 04/07/2024
» The Commerce Ministry says up to 1.6 million vendors are ready to join the digital wallet scheme, which is expected to pump up the economy, increase store income and reduce the cost of living.
Cannabis valued at B43bn by 2025
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 22/07/2022
» Thailand's cannabis market is expected to grow by about 15% a year between 2023 and 2025, with the market value forecast to reach up to 43 billion baht in 2025, according to the latest study by the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC).
All pot patent requests scrapped
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 02/02/2019
» The Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) has rejected all requests submitted by foreign pharmaceutical companies to patent marijuana extracts, while at the same time opening the door for companies to appeal the decision.
Foreign firm's cannabis extract patent application rejected
Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 19/11/2018
» Commerce Minister Sontirat Sontijirawong has ordered the Intellectual Property Department to dismiss a foreign company's application for a patent for cannabis extract.
Pot patents stretching the envelope
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 16/11/2018
» A Commerce Ministry-appointed panel has been given one week to finish examining controversial applications for marijuana extract patents as opponents plan a huge rally against decriminalising the drug for certain usages.
Marijuana patent bid shot down
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 13/11/2018
» The Commerce Ministry has allayed fears it will put the brakes on developing marijuana extracts for possible medicinal usage, saying the project has the backing of the government.