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Thailand unveils new bill to regulate cannabis while keeping it legal
Published on 20/09/2024
» Thailand has proposed a new bill to regulate its cannabis industry and restrict marijuana uses to primarily health and medical purposes, the latest effort to rein in recreational smoking after several policy u-turns.
Justice minister supports more clarity on ethics
Published on 19/09/2024
» Justice Minister Tawee Sodsong has voiced support for amending provisions in the constitution on ethics for political office holders, saying the definition of “honesty” stipulated by such provisions is vague.
Govt upbeat on wage hike plan
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 19/09/2024
» Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn is confident that a fresh daily minimum wage hike to 400 baht nationwide could be introduced on Oct 1 along with measures to assist affected businesses.
More complaints filed against PM, Pheu Thai Party
Post Reporters, Published on 16/09/2024
» Activists have filed new complaints against Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and her Pheu Thai Party, over a party in Pathum Thani province in June and the mini-heart gesture she made for an photograph while wearing full-dress uniform.
Pheu Thai wins Phitsanulok by-election
Online Reporters, Published on 16/09/2024
» PHITSANULOK - Jadet Jantar of the coalition-core Pheu Thai Party won the by-election in constituency 1 on Sunday, beating his only opponent, Nathachanon Chanaburanasak of the opposition People’s Party.
Long road ahead for Thai PM Paetongtarn
Published on 15/09/2024
» Economists and political analysts see potential in the Paetongtarn Shinawatra administration's policies, but the public will have to wait and see how they turn out.
‘Fierce’ rivalry expected in Phitsanulok by-election
Published on 14/09/2024
» Fierce competition is expected in Sunday’s by-election in Phitsanulok to replace Padipat Santipada, who was banned from politics for 10 years following the disbandment of the now-defunct Move Forward Party.
Activist files another petition against PM
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 14/09/2024
» Prolific petitioner Ruangkrai Leekitwattana has filed another complaint with the Election Commission (EC) against Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, this time over her appointment of a minister reportedly linked to corruption during a provincial election.
A move that could backfire
News, Published on 14/09/2024
» Pheu Thai might not have considered the consequences of sidelining Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) leader Gen Prawit Wongsuwon's faction from the coalition and keeping the group led by Capt Thamanat Prompow, according to observers.
People's Party slams 'empty' government labour vows
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 14/09/2024
» The opposition has called for implementing the ruling Pheu Thai Party's promised 600-baht minimum wage while criticising the government's labour policy for lacking initiatives to enhance labour skills.