Showing 1 - 10 of 13
Cannabis at crossroads
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 09/09/2025
» Cannabis advocates in Thailand are calling on the new government to deliver legislation that protects users, businesses, non-users and minors, following concerns that recent regulatory changes have created monopolistic industry conditions.
Asean urged to end punitive drug laws
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 05/09/2025
» Civil society groups across Southeast Asia have called on Asean to move away from punitive drug policies and adopt harm reduction measures as the bloc drafts a new post-2025 strategy.
Gender-sensitive protocols urged for LGBTQ+ arrests
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 23/08/2025
» The National Human Rights Commission of Thailand (NHRC) has recommended gender-sensitive protocols for law enforcement following complaints of police misconduct during the arrest of LGBTQ+ individuals.
Lao PM to visit Thailand this week
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 18/02/2025
» Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone will visit Thailand on Thursday to strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries, according to the Foreign Affairs Ministry.
Rehab policy 'may not suit all users', psychologist says
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 03/01/2025
» The recent police raid on an exclusive gay party on Dec 8 in Watthana district of Bangkok, in which more than half of the 124 party-goers tested positive for drugs and were sent to rehab, has raised wider questions about privacy and the drug policy.
Travellers told not to smuggle pot
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 29/08/2024
» The UK's National Crime Agency (NCA) has warned travellers to the United Kingdom from Thailand, Canada and the United States that any attempt to bring cannabis into the country could see them sent to jail after a huge increase in arrests was reported.
Minister touts economic, security integration push
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 29/07/2024
» Thailand wants Asean to improve integration efforts by adopting a common digital economy system, supporting sustainable development and ensuring security in the region through existing mechanisms.
Activists call for a review of drug laws
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 25/12/2023
» Advocates for harm reduction principles have expressed their concerns about Thailand's Narcotics Code, saying it will be challenging to enforce a law against drugs which promotes decriminalisation and harm reduction at the same time.
US helps Isan fight gangs with B12.7m
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 21/05/2022
» The United States' International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs Office (US INL) has donated over US$370,000 (12.7 million baht) worth of equipment to the police to support efforts to combat transnational crime in the Northeast.
UN forges bonds in war on drugs
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 04/04/2022
» The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is seeking closer cooperation with Thailand to tackle narcotics issues in the region.