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BBC film shows 'dark side' of Pattaya
Gary Boyle, Published on 16/09/2025
» After a recent BBC documentary focusing on the “dark side” of Thailand, Pattaya tourism operators have urged the government to solve negative issues such as fraud, the decriminalisation of sex workers and regulation of cannabis.
Cannabis backers start hunger strike
Gary Boyle, Published on 11/07/2024
» Pro-cannabis activists on Wednesday began a hunger strike to demand that the government listen to their views, as the Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) affirmed that parts of the plant would be relisted as a narcotic on Jan 1.
Health minister still plans to recriminalise cannabis
Gary Boyle, Published on 27/06/2024
» Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsutin said on Wednesday a survey of about 100,000 people found most respondents wanted the recriminalisation of cannabis, and he would make it happen.
Weed protesters 'not going anywhere'
Gary Boyle, Published on 11/06/2024
» A gathering of cannabis advocacy groups outside Government House who are opposed to the relisting of the plant said they will stay there until a law to control its use was enacted.
Cannabis U-turn could bring protests, lawsuits
Gary Boyle, Published on 10/05/2024
» The government’s move to reclassify cannabis as a narcotic threatens to trigger street protests and lawsuits by owners of thousands of dispensaries that have sprung up across the country since decriminalisation two years ago.
MFP plans protection for cannabis growers, sellers
Gary Boyle, Published on 25/05/2023
» The Move Forward Party (MFP) plans to reinstate cannabis as a narcotic drug, while protecting its growers and sellers.
Buying cannabis in Thailand may get harder
Gary Boyle, Published on 12/05/2023
» The days of easily buying marijuana in Thailand may soon be over.
Vape law makes waves
Gary Boyle, Published on 03/02/2023
» The laws regulating e-cigarettes have sparked controversy, prompting a cabinet minister to propose vaping be legalised while police crack down on the sale of the devices.
ID soon required to buy cannabis
Gary Boyle, Published on 11/01/2023
» Thai nationals seeking to purchase cannabis buds will soon have to show their ID cards, with sales information recorded on a government database.
Cannabis guide for tourists issued
Gary Boyle, Published on 05/01/2023
» The Ministry of Public Health has issued a guide titled “10 Things Tourists Need to Know about Cannabis in Thailand” to tell visitors about what they can and cannot do with cannabis in the country.