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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.
ILO steps up campaign to help migrants
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 02/04/2024
» The International Labour Organization (ILO) in Thailand is stepping up its campaign to protect the rights of vulnerable migrant groups.
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.
5 events to tout medical cannabis opportunities
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 03/11/2023
» Three wellness and two medical cannabis events will be launched to explore business opportunities while destigmatising its medical usage.
Calls for LGBTQ retirement hub
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 04/09/2023
» Thailand has the potential to boost the pink economy by attracting international LGBTQ+ seniors who are looking for a place to retire.
'More work needed' to eradicate Aids by 2030
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 22/12/2022
» Civil society organisations that advocate on behalf of Aids victims and related issues have urged the government to work harder to achieve the goal of wiping out cases of acquired immune deficiency syndrome (Aids) in the kingdom by 2030.
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.
New tumour-injecting gel to treat brain cancer revealed
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 13/05/2022
» Mahidol University has introduced biopolymer gel, a new drug delivery system, to effectively treat brain cancer patients while also reducing the cost.
UN advocates drug crimes downgrades
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 15/01/2022
» The United Nations has called on countries in Southeast Asia to close compulsory drug detention and rehabilitation centres used to detain drug dependents, suspected drug users, victims of sexual exploitation and former sex workers.
'Chemsex guide' to curb overdoses among MSM
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 01/11/2021
» A network of health advocacy groups has come up with a draft guideline to help educate men who have sex with men (MSM) and transgender individuals on what to do in the case of an accidental drug overdose during sex.