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Cannabis use by employees in Thailand – what is allowed and what isn’t allowed?
Emi Rowse, Ekachai Chotpitayasunon, Niruch Winiyakul and Kantida Kungvon, Published on 23/09/2022
» There was a lot of hype earlier this year about the delisting of cannabis and hemp plants from the Narcotics Code in Thailand. However, there appears to be some confusion about cannabis use within the country and in particular, what is permitted and not permitted without a license. In order to prevent misuse and a society-wide problem, the Thai government has been elaborating on the permitted use and sale of cannabis in the last few months.
Tha Uthai massacre unfolded over three hours of horror
Poppy McPherson, Jiraporn Kuhakan and Orathai Sriring of Reuters, Published on 12/10/2022
» UTHAI SAWAN, Nong Bua Lamphu: In the days before he murdered 36 people, 24 of them children, the former police sergeant who committed Thailand's worst massacre was firing guns in his backyard.
Inside the kill zone of the Ukraine drone war
By Max Hunder, Sabine Siebold and Manuel Ausloos, Reuters, Published on 19/07/2025
» “Drones, drones, drones. Only drones. A lot of drones.”A weary Ukrainian platoon commander speaks to the transformed nature of modern warfare as he’s medically evacuated from the front lines.
Lebanese elite bury blast probe
By Maya Gebeily, Timour Azhari and Tom Perry, Reuters, Published on 27/01/2023
» BEIRUT: In their move to bury an investigation into the Beirut port blast, Lebanon’s ruling elite have driven another nail in the coffin of the collapsing state, stirring conflict in the judiciary as they try to avoid accountability at any cost.
Thailand unscathed by Western banking turmoil
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Nuntawan Polkwamdee and Sirivish Toomgum, Published on 27/03/2023
» Most economists from the public and private sectors expect the ongoing US and European banking crisis to have a limited effect on the Thai banking sector thanks to the solid fundamentals of local banks and the strong supervision of the Bank of Thailand.
Thais 'fighting wars on many fronts'
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Supoj Wancharoen, Penchan Charoensuthipan and Apichin Chitviriyakul, Published on 03/04/2023
» Today, election campaign excitement clicks up a notch as candidates parade into designated venues in their provinces to apply to run for seats in the May 14 poll.
Rebalance your portfolio
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Somruedi Banchongduang and Sirinnaree Ongsakul, Published on 03/04/2023
» Investors have been keeping an eye on assets offering a decent return this year amid global market volatility and an economic slowdown.
Playing the waiting game
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Somruedi Banchongduang and Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 29/05/2023
» Before May 14, many investors and analysts were hopeful that the general election could reverse the "sell in May" phenomenon, which refers to the Thai bourse traditionally underperforming during the hot, dry months.
Trade takes another hit
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Somruedi Banchongduang and Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 10/07/2023
» The value of Thai exports dipped for an eighth consecutive month in May, falling by 4.6% to US$24.3 billion, contributing to an overall decline of 5.1% to $116 billion in the first five months of this year.
Chinese disinformation fuels anger over Fukushima water
Motoko Rich and John Liu, The New York Times, Published on 31/08/2023
» In Guangdong province, on China’s southern coast, a woman posted a photo of a boxed-up Japanese-brand air-conditioner that she planned to return in protest. In southwestern China, the owner of a Japanese pub posted a video of himself ripping down anime posters and smashing bottles, saying he planned to reopen the business as a Chinese bistro.