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Tropical Storm Maysak Lashes Thailand with Torrential Rain and Sea Alerts

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Thai Security Forces Kill 4, Seize Drug Haul in Chiang Mai Firefight

Thai Government Leads Nationwide Flood Relief Efforts

BANGKOK (NNT) – Government officials have been dispatched to flood-affected areas nationwide in response to severe storms and landslides, with several ministers visiting key regions to oversee relief efforts and assist local communities. Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra instructed the Flood, Storm, and Landslide Disaster Management Committee and the Disaster Relief Operations Center to lead the […]

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Thai Government Updates Traffic Act with Stricter Alcohol Limits, Extends VAT Reduction to 2025

On September 20th, 2024, the Thai Royal Gazette published a new ministerial regulation on alcohol testing for drivers under the Traffic Act, 2024. This regulation repeals the 1994 and 2017 versions, establishing updated procedures for testing alcohol levels in drivers. The main method for testing will be through breathalyzer devices, with urine and blood tests […]

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Thailand unveils new draft law to regulate cannabis and keep it legal

Thailand has introduced a new bill to regulate its cannabis industry while maintaining its legal status. The proposed legislation aims to restrict cannabis use primarily to medical and health purposes, marking a shift from the unregulated environment that emerged after its decriminalization in 2022. Recreational use is not explicitly banned, but those using cannabis outside […]

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‘Transfersome Gel’ a New Solution for Hypertrophic Scars Chula Pharmacy’s Latest Innovation

Lecturers at the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, have developed an alternative “Transfersome Gel” to help treat hypertrophic scars and dark marks. This gel, made from a key substance found in the Indian pennywort (Centella asiatica) plant, features a special technique that has earned it the International Gold Medal of Innovation at ITEX 2024 […]

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Thai Government Reaffirms Commitment to Tackling Narcotics

BANGKOK (NNT) – The government has reaffirmed that addressing narcotics is one of its top priorities. Six drug smugglers killed in clash with soldiers in Chiang Mai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra emphasized this during a recent meeting with the Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) to discuss strategies for confronting Thailand’s drug challenges. The […]

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Thailand braces for another tropical storm to arrive tomorrow, September 19

Thailand is once again bracing for the impact of another tropical storm expected to hit tomorrow (Sep 19), bringing heavy rain, flash floods, and landslides, with the Northeast region forecast to be the most affected. The Thai Meteorological Department has issued warnings, predicting severe weather as a tropical depression over the South China Sea intensifies […]

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