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Thai cannabis shops given 3 years to transform to clinics

News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 02/04/2026

» The Ministry of Public Health has begun a full transition to ensuring cannabis use in Thailand will be for medicinal purposes only, allowing dispensaries a three-year timeframe to convert into medical clinics in order to continue operating.

THAILAND

Bangkok tests waste-to-energy plant

News, Post Reporters, Published on 02/04/2026

» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has launched a system trial of the On Nut waste-to-energy plant to help tackle the city's waste problem and provide a new source of sustainable power.

THAILAND

High hopes for cancer control

News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 02/04/2026

» The Ministry of Public Health is moving to draft Thailand's first Cancer Control Act, raising hopes for improved access to treatment, stronger prevention and greater equity in medical resources as the country faces a growing cancer burden and mounting healthcare costs.

THAILAND

People's Party rejects ethics breach arguments

News, Post Reporters, Published on 02/04/2026

» The People's Party (PP) insists it has a right to propose laws, even if they turn out to be unpopular.

THAILAND

Probe into coconut slump

News, Published on 31/03/2026

» The Ombudsman will travel to Ratchaburi on Friday to hear complaints over coconut packing houses, or "longs", and the sharp drop in coconut prices, amid concerns over possible price collusion and foreign nominee arrangements.

THAILAND

Groups call for tougher booze curbs

News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 31/03/2026

» Civil groups are calling on the Excise Department to take firm action against vendors selling alcohol in designated water-play zones during the Songkran festival next month.

THAILAND

Arsenic levels rising in Mekong

News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 31/03/2026

» Civil society groups have warned that heavy metals -- particularly arsenic -- are gradually accumulating in sections of the Mekong River in northeastern Thailand.

THAILAND

Cabinet eyes B100bn in road projects

News, Published on 31/03/2026

» Three major road projects will be submitted to the new cabinet for consideration, with a combined investment exceeding 100 billion baht, according to the Department of Highways (DoH).

THAILAND

DSI clarifies stance on case of missing ex-abbot

News, Post Reporters, Published on 30/03/2026

» The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) clarified its handling of the case involving Phra Dhammajayo, former abbot of Wat Phra Dhammakaya, following a decision by prosecutors to scrap it after the statute of limitations expired.

THAILAND

Lawmakers to meet over House benefits

News, Post Reporters, Published on 30/03/2026

» Lawmakers will meet on Monday to debate scrapping free meals for MPs following criticism over excessive taxpayer-funded benefits.