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Massive Raid On Pathum Thani Meat Factory Halts Nationwide Distribution

Foreign Tourists Filmed Engaging In Inappropriate Behavior On Moving Tuk-tuk in Phuket

Finnish Court Convicts Berry Company Executive Of Human Trafficking Thai Workers

Thailand Consumers Council Sues Meta, LINE, And Apple Over Online Investment Scams

Thailand’s Senate Approves Landmark Alcohol Law Reform

Bangkok – Thailand’s Senate passed a revised Alcohol Control Bill on Monday, marking a significant shift in the country’s liquor regulations by relaxing advertising restrictions and supporting small-scale producers. The legislation cleared its final readings with overwhelming support, receiving 104 votes in favor from the 119 senators present. The amended bill, which previously sailed through […]

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Thailand to Enforce Stricter Helmet Law Starting June 1

Thailand will begin stricter enforcement of its motorcycle helmet law on June 1 as part of a national road safety campaign led by the Royal Thai Police. Riders and passengers who fail to wear helmets will be fined up to 2,000 baht. Drivers carrying unhelmeted passengers will face a doubled penalty. Foreign Couple Allegedly Steal […]

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Thailand to Celebrate Marriage Equality Landmark

Thailand is preparing to celebrate a landmark moment as it becomes the first Southeast Asian country and the third in Asia to legalize marriage equality. Prime Minister’s Office Minister Jiraporn Sindhuprai, on December 2, delivered a keynote speech during the “Marriage Equality Day” press event at Siam Paragon, reaffirming the government’s commitment to equal rights […]

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Majority of Public Feedback So Far on Draft Law Opposes Proposal to Make Cannabis Illegal Again in Thailand

On June 13th, 2024, Thai Minister of Public Health Somsak Thepsuthin provided an update on the public consultation held from June 11-25 regarding a draft aimed at reclassifying cannabis as a type 5 illegal narcotic, which would essentially recriminalize cannabis in Thailand. Over 100,000 People Allegedly Sign Petition to Re-Criminalize Cannabis Use Somsak noted that […]

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Thailand Tightens Regulations On Cannabis For Medical Use

Public Health Minister Dr Cholnan Srikaew has signed a bill proposing strict regulations on cannabis use in Thailand, emphasizing its restriction to medical purposes only. The new law is designed to prevent recreational use of cannabis while promoting its health benefits. Moroccan Man Arrested For Allegedly Working Illegally at Cannabis Shop in Phuket According to […]

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Thai Government to Consider Total Ban on Carrying Guns in Public

Thai Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul revealed he is planning to tighten gun control laws by prohibiting everyone, including those with legal permits, from carrying a gun in public, except for authorized government officials. ‘British Man’ Arrested After Allegedly Dropping Gun at Phuket Nightclub Anutin referred to a recent brutal shooting incident in broad daylight […]

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