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Thai cannabis shops given 3 years to become clinics
Gary Boyle, Published on 03/04/2026
» The Ministry of Public Health has announced moves to make cannabis use in Thailand for medicinal purposes only, allowing shops a three-year timeframe to convert into medical clinics in order to continue operating.
Immigration warns of scam digital arrival card websites
Gary Boyle, Published on 30/03/2026
» The Immigration Bureau has warned foreign travellers against fraudulent websites offering Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) services for a fee.
Phuket Airport defends ban on activating ride-hailing apps
Gary Boyle, Published on 09/03/2026
» Phuket International Airport has defended newly installed signs barring drivers from waiting or activating ride‑hailing apps in front of the terminal, following criticism on social media that they restrict passengers’ transport options.
Chinese men caught selling crystal meth in Pattaya
Gary Boyle, Published on 28/10/2025
» Two Chinese men were arrested in Pattaya early Tuesday morning for possession of crystal methamphetamine, smuggled vapes and cigarettes for alleged sale at parties.
Former Thai PM Thaksin seeks royal pardon
Gary Boyle, Published on 30/09/2025
» Thailand's former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has submitted a petition for a royal pardon for his one-year jail sentence, his lawyer said on Monday.
Innocent people’s frozen bank accounts unlocked in 'half a day'
Gary Boyle, Published on 17/09/2025
» The bank accounts of innocent people frozen during police investigations into scammers' mule accounts will be unlocked within half a day, police said on Tuesday.
Student punches teacher over exam score
Gary Boyle, Published on 12/08/2025
» A female teacher in Uthai Thani was punched in the face by a Grade 11 student because he did not receive a perfect score on a midterm exam.
King Power closing shops, cutting staff
Gary Boyle, Published on 23/07/2025
» King Power is streamlining its duty-free business by closing its three downtown branches in Bangkok and Pattaya and launching a voluntary redundancy programme for employees.
New cannabis controls ban most smoking in shops
Gary Boyle, Published on 26/06/2025
» The public health minister's new regulation on the sale and use of cannabis products includes a ban on smoking inside cannabis shops unless under medical supervision.
US visa applicants must make social media accounts public
Gary Boyle, Published on 24/06/2025
» Applicants for three types of non-immigrant visas to the United States must set their social media accounts to public mode as part of the submission process, the US embassy in Thailand said on Monday.