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

Cannabis ice cream.
Cannabis ice cream. Photo: Chulalongkorn University.

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 [Read More…]

PM candidate Srettha Thavisin says he won’t touch lèse majesté law

Srettha Thavisin, former CEO of a leading real estate conglomerate, of the Pheu Thai Party is expected to become Thailand's next PM.
Srettha Thavisin, former CEO of a leading real estate conglomerate, of the Pheu Thai Party is expected to becomenext PM of Thailand. Photo: Hopefully999.

Pheu Thai party’s prime ministerial candidate Srettha Thavisin said that the lèse majesté issue must set aside if his prime ministerial candidacy is to receive [Read More…]

Move Forward party defends its proposal to amend lese majeste law

Sappaya-Sapasathan , the new parliament of Thailand under construction in Bangkok
Sappaya-Sapasathan , the new parliament of Thailand under construction in Bangkok. Photo: Sri85

Move Forward Secretary-General Chaithawat Tulathon defended the party’s advocacy for amendment of the lèse majesté law (Section 112 of the Criminal Code) today (Thursday) and [Read More…]

Alcohol Control Laws in Thailand to be a Divisive Issue in the Post Election Period

A pub restaurant in Khao San Road, Bangkok
A pub restaurant in Khao San Road, Bangkok. Photo: Kate Ewing / flickr. CC BY 2.0.

The Thai Alcohol Business Association, or TABA, announced last Friday, June 9th, 2023, that it supports an amendment of the country’s current alcohol control regulations [Read More…]