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Cannabis shops face clampdown
Gary Boyle, Published on 07/01/2026
» The Ministry of Public Health is pushing for a new regulation on cannabis before the next government takes office, with the draft now under review by the Office of the Council of State.
Thailand to review stiff fines in new booze law
Gary Boyle, Published on 12/11/2025
» A Thai government committee overseeing alcohol policy will meet on Thursday to review new rules that impose harsh fines for drinking during times when sales are prohibited, the government said on Tuesday.
B10,000 fine for drinking in pubs after hours
Gary Boyle, Published on 18/09/2025
» Customers who continue to drink in pubs after closing time for alcohol sales face fines of up to 10,000 baht from early November, the Department of Provincial Administration has warned.
Thai cabinet approves casino bill
Gary Boyle, Published on 28/03/2025
» Thailand’s cabinet on Thursday approved a draft law for casinos and entertainment complexes, as the government looks to attract more tourists and build a major gaming industry.
Thais effectively barred from entering new casinos
Gary Boyle, Published on 18/02/2025
» Thailand has proposed tough entry requirements for local gamblers in casinos as it plans to build a major gaming industry to boost tourism.
Cannabis controls to be tightened
Gary Boyle, Published on 10/10/2024
» The Public Health Ministry will issue a new regulation to tighten control of the production, import, export, sale and possession of cannabis and hemp extracts.
New bill plans to keep cannabis legal
Gary Boyle, Published on 20/09/2024
» Thailand has proposed a new bill to regulate its cannabis industry and restrict marijuana uses to health and medical purposes, the latest effort to control recreational smoking after several policy u-turns.
Horse racing club plans Bangkok casino
Gary Boyle, Published on 28/08/2024
» The Royal Turf Club is raising a 200-billion-baht fund to open an entertainment complex that will include a casino on a vast land plot in Bangkok.
Court dissolves Move Forward Party
Gary Boyle, Published on 08/08/2024
» The Constitutional Court on Wednesday disbanded the Move Forward Party (MFP) and banned its executives for 10 years.
Thailand signals another U-turn on cannabis
Gary Boyle, Published on 24/07/2024
» Thailand will work towards controlling the use of cannabis through laws instead of re-listing it as a narcotic, according to Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, in yet another policy U-turn.