Thai Marijuana Act Consideration Committee rejects petitions for suspension of decriminalization, addresses concerns
Bangkok -
The Marijuana Act Consideration Committee has thanked the medical personnel of Ramathibodi Hospital and various groups like Islamic organizations in the South of Thailand after they raised concerns over the law-free period of...
Cabinet initially approves ‘Traffic Law Enforcement Department’ establishment to monitor and prosecute traffic law...
Bangkok -
The Cabinet Committee on Tuesday, September 6th, approved the establishment of the 'Traffic Law Enforcement Department' under the Traffic Case Draft Act to monitor and prosecute those who offended the traffic laws.
Government deputy...
Top physicians and government opposition parties ask Thai court to ban cannabis use other...
National —
A group of physicians and opposition political parties has petitioned the Thai Administrative Court to ban the use of marijuana other than for strict medical purposes, citing the lack of regulations to protect...
6,992 Drunk Driving Cases in Six Days of Thailand’s ‘New Year’s Seven Days of...
Thailand-
From December 29th, 2022 to January 3rd there were in total 6,992 cases of drunk driving in Thailand's ‘New Year's Seven Days of Danger’ campaign.
Weerakit Hanpariphan, director-general of the Department of Probation said today...
Consul of France in Thailand Visits Phuket Head of Police to Discuss Proposal for...
Phuket –
The Consul of France in Thailand visited the Phuket Provincial Police Commander to discuss about French tourists who had been breaking laws and causing legal problems, bringing some to propose a controversial red...
Move Forward Party Promises Legal Protection for Registered Thai Cannabis Business Operators and Growers
National —
Move Forward Party (MFP) deputy leader Ms. Sirikanya Tansakun affirmed Thursday, May 25th, that registered marijuana growers and business operators would be legally shielded even when the new government re-lists marijuana as a...
Pattaya City to Stop Street Vendors on Walking Street from Monday, July 3rd
Pattaya, Thailand-
Pattaya City officials sent out a letter to Walking Street business owners earlier this week informing them of an upcoming change to current policies and procedures.
As of Monday, June...
Hostess and Karaoke Bars in Pattaya Inspected to Prevent Underage Staff and Patrons
Pattaya –
Hostess Bars and Karaokes in Pattaya were randomly inspected to prevent underage users and staff.
A video version of this story is here.
Lieutenant Colonel Surachet Aneksri of the Pattaya City Police told The...
No Plans to Shut Down Facebook in Thailand, Says New Digital Minister
Thailand –
The New Minister of Digital Economy and Society has suspended any previous plan to shutdown Facebook in Thailand.
Our previous story:
In a late afternoon press conference on August 21st, 2023, former Thailand’s Digital Economy...
Thai PM Mulls Over Tightening Gun Control and Expanding Foreign Markets
PRESS RELEASE:
BANGKOK (NNT) - The government is intensifying efforts to address the widespread issue of firearms in Thailand.
Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Srettha Thavisin, after consulting with various agencies and discussing with Deputy Prime...
