The Public Health Ministry has recently wrapped up the first draft of the much-anticipated Cannabis-Hemp Act. Contrary to widespread conjecture, cannabis will not be reclassified as a narcotic. Public Health Minister Chonlanan Srikaew explained that the latest draft represents a well-polished iteration of the original, having been cut down from 94 to around 70 parts. This revised edition not only addresses public unease but also seals the loopholes that lent possibility to the recreational use of cannabis earlier. To clarify, the Ministry of Public Health maintains the core tenet of the law, which regards cannabis as a controlled herb. Nonetheless, any extract boasting a tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) concentration higher than 0.2% persists in being labelled as a narcotic. “While the minister encourages medicinal cannabis uses, he falls short of championing recreational usage. As such, even personal cannabis growth must now have formal authorisation under the newly revised law,” mentioned minister Srikaew.…
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An earthquake packing a savage punch of 6.4 on the Richter scale recently jolted Myanmar and was discernible throughout varied regions of Thailand. This nerve-rattling event resulted in urgent pleas from engineers and scholars for the execution of stringent norms to future-proof construction against such seismological spectacles. Lit off within Myanmar’s confines, this tumult of tectonic trembles, towering at a magnitude of 6.4, ripped through the tranquil morning at 8.37am. The Earthquake Observation Division of the Meteorological Department pinpointed the epicentre, a mere 100 kilometers northwest of Mae Sai district, snugly nestled in Chiang Rai. The reputed United States Geological Survey (USGS) approximated the origin of the quake to be slotted 76 kilometres southwest of Kengtung township in Shan State, buried nine kilometres deep within the Earth’s crust. Subsequent to the initial earthquake, three aftershocks rattled the region, stretching the scales at 4.1, 3.5, and 3.4 magnitudes. The seismic waves…
In an unprecedented turn of events, a former insurance worker has been seized by cyber law enforcement for peddling client data without authorization from a bank-associated insurance firm. The arrest that marked the calendar on November 16, was pursued after a warrant was endorsed by the Thon Buri Criminal Court. The suspect was caught red-handed at the gateway of an upscale residential complex in Phasi Charoen district. Two mobile devices were seized at the scene, providing tangible evidence of his illicit activities. Earlier, law enforcement had taken into custody brokers associated with various insurance companies who were clandestinely trafficking the sensitive personal details of millions of insurance patrons to delinquent factions. Among this web of white-collar crime, the name of a certain Weeratat Sanphanich emerged. The 45-year-old had evidently been involved in a significant number of transactions wherein he had exchanged currency to acquire the details of approximately 2,000 insurance…
The earthquake that echoed in Myanmar yesterday, registering 6.4 on the Richter scale, serves as a clarion call to global engineers and academicians. They propose a tightened and robust regulation system to future-proof buildings against such devastating natural calamities. In the absence of strict compliance to such legislation, our urban habitats stand exposed to the wrath of such seismic activities, they strongly advocate. The tremors initiated in Myanmar, only to be significantly felt in numerous regions across Thailand at around 8.37 am. Chiang Rai’s Mae Sai district, approximately 100 kilometres to the southeast, was the first to feel the jolts, as recorded by the Meteorological Department’s Earthquake Observation Division. For a more detailed understanding of the earthquake, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the epicentre was pinned roughly 76km southwest of Kengtung township in Shan State – the region experiencing the quake at a fairly shallow depth of…
Participating in a cross-border dialogue, army officials from Tachileik, Myanmar, have briefed Thai authorities about an important development. An investigation involving 41 Thai nationals, rescued from unlawful enterprises within the Laukkaing township, is said to have come to an end. This conclusion opens the window for their impending return to their homeland, foreseen to take place within the following days. This information was made public by the Thai armed forces. The details came to light during a meeting between well-regarded military officials of both nations – Thai Army’s Col Nathee Thomsen of the Thap Chao Tak Taskforce, a contingent under the larger umbrella of the Pha Muang Force, and Myanmar’s Tachileik tactical operation commander, Col Thura Zaw Lwin Soe. The rendezvous took place within the boundary lines of the Tachileik customs checkpoint. The Thai representatives intended to explore the root causes of the delay in the repatriation of the 41…
Highlighted prominently in the unfolding narrative of Thailand’s scholastic landscape is the proposed relocation deal of the Rajamangala University of Technology Tawan-ok (RMUTTO) Uthenthawai campus. Currently anchored to Chulalongkorn University (CU) lands, its position is the subject of ministerial discourse coordinated by none other than the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHSRI). In a recent address, the effervescent Minister, Supamas Isarabhakdi, articulated the proposition of a novel deal to facilitate the campus’ relocation. She informed the media of the formation of a committee, a melting pot of representatives stemming from RMUTTO and CU, charged with the formidable task of finding a resolution to this tenacious issue. Debate and deliberation have resulted in the proposition of two effulgent solutions. One option involves CU bestowing the land to the public domain, morphing it into a green utopia as a public park, or perhaps repurposing it as a beacon of…
Exuding the aura of a proactive leader, Thailand’s Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, seized the opportune moment during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in San Francisco. Here, he expressed Thailand’s receptiveness towards foreign investors to his Canadian and Australian counterparts amidst the conspicuous global shift towards business relocation in the Asean region. Bridging ties with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, the discussion revolved around escalating cooperation in various fields. Both sides mutually expressed optimism about the immense opportunities APEC could usher-in for their nations. The main takeaway was an announcement by Prime Minister Srettha about Thailand’s readiness to roll out the red carpet for foreign investments, a result of witnessing the global relocation trend of businesses towards the region. Adding to the palette of global enterprises, remarkable international automobile manufacturers are eyeing Thailand to set the stage for their electric vehicle (EV) production operations. Notably, many leading EV manufacturers who…
Highlighted against the backdrop of the Asia International Hemp Expo in Bangkok, November 2022, cannabis plants held spectators in awe. This intriguing Plant Parade foregrounded a significant sets of events orchestrated by Public Health Ministry, lead by Minister Cholnan Srikaew. The minister provided an enlightening update – the first draft of the much-debated Cannabis-Hemp Act has, at last, reached its completion. He emphasized that this pioneering legislation has not reinterpreted cannabis as a narcotic, unlike its preceding versions with 94 sections. The current iteration, trimmed down to a lean 70 sections, addresses diverse public apprehensions, and fills gaps that previously allowed room for non-medical cannabis usage. The clarified law continues to categorize cannabis as a regulated herb. Moreover, extractions with a THC concentration of over 0.2% remain under the narcotic classification. Minister Cholnan made it clear that the ministry backs medicinal applications of cannabis, while recreational utilization is off-limits. A…
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, a figure known for his keen sensitivity to social causes, made a heartening announcement through his government spokesman, Chai Wacharonke – an additional gift of monetary kindness to four thriving foundations from his personal remuneration. Each of the foundations, representing a panoramic view of societal needs, will receive a sum of 50,000 baht from the Prime Minister’s salary and meeting allowances. Mr Chai elaborated on the diverse range of issues these four foundations – the Thai With Disability Foundation, the Issarachon Foundation, the River of Peace Foundation, and the House of Blessing Foundation – extend their efforts towards. From rendering support to the disabled to stipulating care to the elderly, from providing shelters to the homeless to advocating peace, the initiatives of these foundations cater to a broad spectrum of social needs. This generous move was not out of the blue, though. Back in late September,…
Recently, Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai addressed the media explaining that the legislation seeking approval to borrow 500 billion baht (Thai currency) for the development of a digital wallet scheme is yet to be presented before the Council of State. During post-cabinet meeting press entries, Mr. Phumtham highlighted the need for extensive deliberations on the issue at the digital wallet policy committee meeting, indicating that although the Council of State has shown a willingness to review the proposal, it doesn’t directly signal an affirmative nod. The Deputy Prime Minister emphasized the importance of gathering diversified opinions and potential options. Although an executive decree could enforce the borrowing strategy, he asserted that endorsing legislative scrutiny served the best interests. When inquired about the duration likely to be taken by the Council of State in examining the bill, he enthusiastically expressed confidence in an expedited review process, considering the policy’s importance to…