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New rules for pot use
Oped, Editorial, Published on 24/09/2024
» Thailand was the first country in Southeast Asia to legalise cannabis. Despite the policy mandated on June 9, 2022, being made for medical use and wellness, the outcome was one of disarray.
Sex content spurs debate
News, Editorial, Published on 29/07/2024
» The recent proposal by the Move Forward Party (MFP) to amend the Criminal Code and legalise the adult entertainment industry in Thailand has ignited a nationwide debate. The proposal, which aims to regulate and decriminalise adult materials and sex toys, reflects the changing dynamics of technology and society.
Put weed plan on hold
Oped, Editorial, Published on 20/07/2024
» The government, especially Health Minister Somsak Thepsutin, needs to immediately put on hold the plan to put cannabis back on the narcotics list and engage in dialogue on the issue with all stakeholders.
Clear the air in weed row
Oped, Editorial, Published on 17/11/2022
» As cannabis advocates and opponents are at loggerheads, moves to decriminalise the controversial plant hang in the air.
Hemp needs more support
News, Editorial, Published on 02/10/2022
» Marijuana is a drug. It needs proper control. But hemp is not pot. It is a valuable crop for diverse industries, and it needs policy support.
Facing up to dope changes
Oped, Editorial, Published on 17/09/2022
» Delays to the second reading of the cannabis and hemp bill are just disheartening. Instead of giving the bill a chance, MPs, most of them from the Democrat and Pheu Thai parties, on Tuesday voted to suspend debate at the second reading. The bill now goes back to the committee that has already spent three months revising the bill, for another round of changes.
Decriminalise defamation
News, Editorial, Published on 08/06/2018
» Following the Appeal Court's ruling last week quashing defamation charges against British human rights defender Andy Hall, activists who hailed this as a legal victory have made another call for the government to repeal the criminal defamation law.