Thailand to Review Cannabis Regulations Amid Industry Pressure

BANGKOK – The Ministry of Public Health has announced it will reassess Thailand’s current cannabis regulations following growing concerns from representatives of business who argue that stringent rules are severely impacting the sector. The advocacy group “Writing Thailand’s Cannabis Future” recently met with health officials to urge swift reforms aimed at revitalizing the legal cannabis […]

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Flooding Holds Steady Across 19 Thai Provinces as Waters Slowly Recede

BANGKOK – Widespread flooding persisted across 19 provinces on Wednesday, primarily affecting regions of the Central Plain and the Northeast, with water levels largely holding stable or showing slight signs of receding. The situation remains most critical in the Central Plain, where eight provinces continue to grapple with significant inundation. Typhoon Matmo to Intensify Monsoon, […]

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Court Sentences 11 Former Red Shirt Protesters for 2010 Demonstrations

BANGKOK – The Criminal Court on Tuesday handed down prison sentences to 11 former “red shirt” protesters for their roles in the 2010 anti-government demonstrations, a prolonged period of political unrest that ended in a deadly military crackdown. The defendants were convicted of violating emergency regulations imposed during the protests, which sought to overthrow the […]

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Residents in Border Provinces Receive Relief Payments Amid Thai-Cambodian Unrest

Residents in the border provinces of Buri Ram, Sisaket, and Surin have begun receiving government relief payments intended to alleviate hardships caused by recent unrest along the Thai-Cambodian border. Many recipients were seen withdrawing funds from local ATMs, expressing their intention to use the financial assistance for daily necessities and agricultural supplies. Numerous residents conveyed […]

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Thailand Launches 24-Hour Digital Platform for Foreign Work Permits

BANGKOK – The Ministry of Labour has inaugurated a comprehensive digital service platform named “e-WorkPermit,” designed to allow foreign workers and their employers to complete the entire work permit process online. Labour Minister Treenuch Thienthong announced that the new system enables applicants to submit documents, track application status, receive approvals, and obtain permits without the […]

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Australian Writer Claims Improper Arrest in Thailand Over Malaysian Criticism

BANGKOK – An Australian academic arrested in Thailand on a defamation charge alleges he has become a victim of transnational repression, asserting that his detention stems from writings critical of the Malaysian government. Murray Hunter, a 66-year-old independent scholar, was taken into custody Monday at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport as he prepared to board a flight […]

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Typhoon Matmo to Intensify Monsoon, Bringing Heavy Rain and Flood Risk to Thailand

BANGKOK – While Typhoon Matmo is forecast to make landfall in China’s Guangdong province on Sunday, its influence will strengthen monsoon conditions over Thailand, leading to increased rainfall and potential flooding in several regions through October 7. The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) confirmed the storm will not enter Thai territory but will enhance the southwest […]

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