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Thai cannabis shops given 3 years to become clinics
Gary Boyle, Published on 03/04/2026
» The Ministry of Public Health has announced moves to make cannabis use in Thailand for medicinal purposes only, allowing shops a three-year timeframe to convert into medical clinics in order to continue operating.
Polluted Chiang Mai to suffer at Songkran
Gary Boyle, Published on 02/04/2026
» Northern tourism operators expect a poor showing during the Songkran holiday as the region remains choked by smog, amid weak spending attributed to the war in the Middle East and the subsequent oil shock.
Fake building permit racket uncovered on Koh Samui
Gary Boyle, Published on 23/03/2026
» Authorities on Koh Samui are widening an investigation into construction permit forgery involving at least 10 projects and potentially involving both municipal staff and outsiders.
Fuel shortages continue despite adequate reserves
Gary Boyle, Published on 20/03/2026
» Fuel remains scarce at many service stations across Thailand, even though reserves are more than adequate, amid continuing problems with delivery and unusually high demand, officials said on Thursday.
Intruder into Moo Deng's enclosure arrested
Gary Boyle, Published on 19/03/2026
» A man has been arrested after intruding into the enclosure of famed pygmy hippopotamus Moo Deng at Khao Kheow Open Zoo on Tuesday evening.
Two Thai islands win five-star rating
Gary Boyle, Published on 18/03/2026
» Koh Kradan in Trang province and Bileh Beach on Koh Hong in Krabi received the highest five-star rating for 2025 under the "Beach Star" environmental assessment programme.
Govt officials ordered to work from home, suspend overseas trips
Gary Boyle, Published on 11/03/2026
» Caretaker Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered officials at government organisations and state enterprises to work from home and suspend overseas trips, as part of measures to cope with the Middle East war's impact.
Phuket Airport defends ban on activating ride-hailing apps
Gary Boyle, Published on 09/03/2026
» Phuket International Airport has defended newly installed signs barring drivers from waiting or activating ride‑hailing apps in front of the terminal, following criticism on social media that they restrict passengers’ transport options.
New baggage policy leads to longer THAI check-in times
Published on 04/03/2026
» Passengers on Thai Airways International flights are being advised to spare extra time for check-in at Suvarnabhumi airport after long lines on Monday when the airline adopted a new checked baggage policy.
Too much screen time 'bad for kids'
R May, Published on 27/02/2026
» Excessive screen exposure is one of the leading causes of developmental delays among young children, according to a recent government-agency report.