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Network protests relisting plan
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 25/05/2024
» The Cannabis Future Network completely disagrees with the Public Health Ministry’s efforts to put cannabis buds back on the narcotics list, and it will protest at Government House next Tuesday, Prasitchai Nunual, secretary-general of the group, said.
73 monkeys caught in Lop Buri
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 25/05/2024
» Almost 73 monkeys were caught on the first day of the operation to remove the troublesome primates from Lop Buri city, according to the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP).
Park battles rising tide of rubbish
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 21/05/2024
» According to Hat Noppharat Thara–Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park officials, marine officers will step up their work collecting floating rubbish around the popular Koh Phi Phi beach, which has been swept in by the monsoon season weather cycle.
Cub linked to Chachoengsao farm
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 19/05/2024
» An animal farm owner in Chachoengsao has been charged for allegedly owning an endangered animal after a tiger cub was spotted roaming around a community in Bang Pakong district.
'5-pill rule' to become just 1 for meth
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 18/05/2024
» The Public Health Ministry has proposed tightening the definition of a drug user by limiting the legally permissible number of methamphetamine tablets, aka ya ba, from the current threshold of five pills to one to seal a loophole that benefits drug dealers.
Volunteer health workers urged to report drug crimes
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 18/05/2024
» Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsutin has called on local health volunteers to tip off authorities about drug smugglers, adding that alerting authorities is part of their job and makes them eligible for rewards.
Health ministry considers lowering possession limit
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 14/05/2024
» A meeting on Thursday will consider lowering the maximum number of methamphetamine pills a person can have in their possession before it is considered a criminal act, according to Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsutin on Monday.
Weed use leaps after law eased
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 12/05/2024
» The public health minister says cannabis use among young adults is now 10 times greater when compared to two years ago before decriminalisation, and he believes the government's plan to relist cannabis as a narcotic must be based on scientific reasoning.
Cancer patients get more help
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 12/05/2024
» The Social Security Board (SSB) has approved a proposal to improve cancer patients' access to treatment resources under the Social Security system, said the Social Security Office (SSO) on Saturday.