Thailand Enacts Stricter Narcotics Possession Limits to Curb Drug Distribution

Police of Narcotics Suppression Bureau have announced a ban on the invasion or destruction of assets obtained from the drug trade.
Police of Narcotics Suppression Bureau have announced a ban on the invasion or destruction of assets obtained from the drug trade. Photo: U.S. Consulate Chiang Mai.

On June 18th, 2024, Ms. Treechada Srithada, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Public Health, announced new ministerial regulations concerning the legal possession limits of [Read More…]

Thai Public Health Minister Says It Is ‘Impossible’ to Legalize Vaping, Declares Further Crackdown

Thailand's Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul.
Thailand's Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul. Photo: Rameshe999. CC BY-SA 4.0.

Thai Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul reiterated his stance on banning all forms of e-cigarettes, including selling and importing the products into the country. Anutin [Read More…]

Thai Minister Urges to Legalize E-Cigarettes, Saying It is Safer Than Normal Cigarettes

Close-up Photo of a e-cigarette with Samurai Design
Close-up Photo of a Vape with Samurai Design. Photo: Parich Sitthichai / Pexels.

Digital Economy and Society Minister Chaiwut Thanakamanusorn said today, February 3rd, that Thailand should amend the law to legalize e-cigarettes to reflect the lives of [Read More…]

Cannabis in food and for use in Thailand sees brisk sales following decriminalisation

A pilot project of greenhouse cannabis cultivation, Chula Saraburi campus
A pilot project of greenhouse cannabis cultivation, Chula Saraburi campus. Photo: Chulalongkorn University.

Cannabis has suddenly become a fad among many Thai eateries, which are openly offering food and drinks containing cannabis after the plant, as well as [Read More…]