An employee meticulously inspects thriving marijuana plants inside the luxuriant confines of a greenhouse operated by Actera, a reputable cannabis cultivation company nestled in Samut Prakan. (Photo: Bloomberg) Amidst the vibrant green foliage and the hum of horticultural activities, a storm brews on the policy front. Cannabis advocates are gearing up for a significant, long-term rally next month, defiantly opposing the Ministry of Public Health’s controversial plan to reclassify cannabis as a narcotic. Prasitchai Nunual, the dynamic secretary-general of the Writing Thai Cannabis’ Future Network, made waves with this announcement shortly after the group’s dramatic walkout from a tense meeting with Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsutin on a heated Wednesday. Before the walkout, hopes were high. The group passionately urged Minister Somsak to champion a dedicated law governing the use of cannabis and to spearhead a committee to rigorously study whether Thailand needs a bespoke cannabis act to effectively regulate…
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Lawmakers attend a parliamentary session. (File photo) The majority of people surveyed by the Secretariat of the House of Representatives are expressing strong opposition to a bill sponsored by civil society groups seeking amnesty in political and lese-majeste cases dating back to September 2006. According to the final results of the month-long online survey, a significant 64.66% of respondents rejected the bill, with only 35.34% in favor. A total of 90,503 respondents participated in the survey from May 13 until midnight on June 12, as confirmed by the secretariat. However, supporters of the bill have raised concerns over a sudden surge of thousands of “No” votes in the final hours of the poll on Wednesday night, suggesting it might have been part of an orchestrated effort. They noted that before this spike, the opinions had been nearly balanced at 50:50. Padipat Suntiphada, the deputy speaker of the House, expressed doubts…
Counterfeit powdered milk and a range of other food supplement products smuggled from Vietnam were unveiled by consumer protection police during a media briefing on Thursday. (Photo supplied/Wassayos Ngamkham). In a significant bust, consumer protection police have seized counterfeit powdered milk products valued at 18 million baht, smuggled from Vietnam. The raid on a warehouse in Samut Prakan also resulted in the arrest of six migrant workers. Officers from the Consumer Protection Police Division (CPPD) and officials from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) confiscated 41 items of evidence, including nearly 20,000 cans of powdered milk and numerous other supplement products, according to Pol Maj Gen Witthaya Sriprasertparb, CPPD commander. The crackdown follows an FDA investigation that discovered a website making dubious claims about powdered milk products, purporting exaggerated benefits and falsely claiming certification by the FDA in the US. These ads suggested the products were No. 1 best sellers…
Imagine being a new recruit in the army, fresh out of training and full of enthusiasm, only to find out you’re losing a significant chunk of your paycheck to unexpected expenses. Picture this: newly conscripted soldiers showing off their ATM cards and cash withdrawal slips as they try to make sense of their dwindling funds, all in the spirit of promoting army activities. But here’s the kicker—these fresh-faced soldiers might not even realize they’re being charged for everything from their uniforms to a cheeky septic tank pumping fee! The drama unfurled in the Royal Thai Army’s backyard when the commander of a training unit in Nakhon Ratchasima found himself abruptly transferred. The reason? A probe into some rather questionable deductions from conscripts’ salaries. Among the eyebrow-raising charges were utilities and, hilariously enough, a fee to pump out the septic tank. How did this come to light, you ask? Thank the…
Cannabis enthusiasts are gearing up for a long-standing rally against the Public Health Ministry’s plan to reclassify the plant as a narcotic next month. This news was made public by Prasitchai Nunual, the secretary-general of Writing Thai Cannabis’ Future Network, after a rather heated meeting with Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsutin on Wednesday ended abruptly as the group’s representatives decided to walk out. In the prelude to the meeting, the advocacy group called on the minister to champion legislation that would control the use of cannabis and establish a committee to explore whether a specialized cannabis act is necessary. The absence of such an act would subject cannabis use to the rigorous provisions of the Criminal Code, which imposes stringent penalties for cannabis-related offenses. Mr. Prasitchai underscored the necessity for the ministry to abandon its reclassification plans unless it can be demonstrated that legalizing cannabis is detrimental to public interests.…
Confiscated vessels are anchored at the marine police pier in Sattahip district of Chon Buri. (Photo supplied/Wassayos Ngamkham) In a twist fit for an action-packed thriller, five police officers have been reassigned to inactive posts amid the bewildering disappearance of three boats carrying a hefty 330,000 litres of smuggled oil and 18 crew members from a marine police pier in Chon Buri. The search is on for these rogue vessels, which are believed to be associated with a notorious oil smuggler operating in southern Thailand. The authorities suspect that the boats might be making their way toward Cambodian waters, although current intel suggests they haven’t quite made it to international waters just yet. The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) has wasted no time and sprung into action, forming a fact-finding committee to unravel the mystery behind how these three out of five recently confiscated vessels from an oil smuggling case pulled…
The welcome sign to Malaysia beams brightly from the Thai-Malaysian bridge, offering a warm greeting to travelers in Sungai Kolok district of Narathiwat. It’s a sight to behold on the Thai side, a promise of adventure and connectivity between two vibrant cultures. Excitement buzzes as news of a new bridge linking Thailand and Malaysia starts to circulate. The provincial governor, Trakul Thotham, shared the thrilling update that construction might kick off as soon as April next year. Of course, this depends on the completion of the all-important environmental impact assessment (EIA), a standard procedure to ensure that the environment remains protected even as development progresses. This insight was relayed to the public by Bernama, a reputable news agency, on Thursday. These revelations came to light during a briefing with visiting members of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Sungai Kolok. OIC members were treated to a tour of the…
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Imagine a future where power plants are more eco-friendly, and carbon emissions are significantly slashed—all thanks to an innovative partnership. Enter the exciting collaboration between the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) and BIG, aiming to revolutionize how hydrogen is stored and transported. This initiative is a pivotal step toward cleaner energy generation and a significant stride in EGAT’s mission to achieve Net Zero Emissions. The buzzworthy moment recently took place in the sleek meeting room on the 19th floor of the EGAT 50th Anniversary Building, nestled in Nonthaburi Province. Here, Mr. Thepparat Theppitak, the EGAT Governor, and Mr. Piyabut Charuphen, Managing Director of BIG, signed a Memorandum of Understanding. The agreement kicks off a promising journey to study the feasibility of storing and transporting hydrogen for EGAT’s Hydrogen Blending Demonstration project. With the ink barely dry on the MOU, the collaboration sets forth a comprehensive agenda. It includes rigorous…
Bangkok Commercial Asset Management PCL, affectionately known as BAM, is a trailblazing force in tackling commercial banks’ NPAs and NPLs, propelling the Thai economy and society towards sustainable growth. They’ve recently taken a giant leap forward in customer engagement, thanks to a strategic partnership with ConnectX and the adoption of cutting-edge MarTech solutions. They’ve seamlessly integrated a Customer Data Platform (CDP), revolutionizing the way they collect and utilize customer data. This advanced approach has fine-tuned their marketing strategies, making them more precise and relevant than ever before. Dr. Thanakorn Wangpipatwong, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Information Technology and Digital Group, and Chief Technology Officer, gushed, “Our collaboration with ConnectX and the implementation of MarTech platforms have ushered in a new era of marketing excellence. By harnessing data as the cornerstone of our campaigns, we’ve achieved unparalleled accuracy in reaching and resonating with our target audience. This has allowed us to effectively…