Move Forward Party Scandal: Nonthaburi MPs’ New Year Brawl Unveils Over 20 Suspects Under...
Nonthaburi—
At 10:30 AM, on January 16th, 2024, Mr. Parit Wacharasindhu, the spokesman for the Move Forward Party, publicly revealed the progress of the investigation into the case of Nonthaburi MPs physically attacking each other...
Ongoing Debate Continues Over Draft Thai Cannabis Bill Banning Recreational Use, Prescription Certificates Proposed
National—
On January 15th, 2024, Dr. Cholnan Srikaew, the Thai Minister of Public Health, publicly revealed an issue with Mr. Prasitchai Noonuan, a member of the Thai cannabis network, who mentioned the Cannabis and Hemp...
Thai Parliament Deliberating Seven Versions of Urgent Clean Air Bill to Tackle PM 2.5...
National—
At 2:00 PM, on January 11th, 2024, the Thai Parliament convened to discuss the urgent matter of the Clean Air bill presented by the Thai cabinet.
This came after Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin...
Thai Prime Minister Signs Clean Air Bill During Visit to Chiang Mai to Tackle...
National—
At 9:30 AM, on January 11th, 2024, Srettha Thavisin, Thai Prime Minister, signed a Clean Air bill while visiting Chiang Mai to follow up on public transportation networks and air pollution problems.
Previously, Srettha...
Thai Government Debates Alcohol Advertising, Sales Hours
National—
On January 10th, 2024, Mr. Thaophiphob Limchitrakorn, Bangkok MP from the Move Forward Party, proposed reconsideration of a stricter Alcohol Control bill regarding advertising alcoholic products during a recent parliamentary meeting.
There were three drafts...
Thai Government Unveils Progress on Marijuana Bill: Open for Public Feedback on January 12
National—
On January 10, 2024, Dr. Tewan Thaneerat, the deputy director of the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine (DTTAM), announced the progress of the Draft Marijuana Bill.
The draft has undergone eight revisions...
Thai Health Minister Proposes Marijuana Bill Focusing Only on Medical Use
National—
On January 6th, 2024, Dr. Cholnan Srikaew, the Thai Minister of Public Health, forwarded a Marijuana Bill for Cabinet consideration, emphasizing its focus on medicinal use only.
The implementation of measures was to prevent misuse,...
Controversy over Thaksin Still in a Hospital Versus a Thai Prison Continues
National—
On January 3rd, 2024, Mr. Somchai Srisutthiyakorn, a former election commissioner, posted on Facebook regarding Mr. Thaksin Shinawatra's case about receiving medical treatment at the Police General Hospital and alleged indiscriminate treatment for prisoners.
The...
Thai Ministry of Public Health Introduces Enhanced Gold Card Scheme: Single ID Access for...
National—
On January 4th, 2024, Ms. Treechada Srithada, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Public Health, publicly revealed a new version of the Universal Coverage scheme, also known as the gold card or 30-baht scheme,...
Thai Cabinet Approves Tax Adjustments on Locally Brewed Alcoholic Beverages to Bolster Tourism Hub...
National—
On January 2nd, 2024, Mr. Lawan Saengsanit, the Director-General of the Revenue Department, publicly revealed that the Thai cabinet approved an adjustment on excise taxes and duties structures on local liquor to promote Thailand...
