A Thai construction magnate received 16 months in prison on poaching and weapons possession charges but has been cleared by the courts on accusations that he killed an endangered black panther. The rumors of the […]
Hot on the heels of becoming the first Asian country to legalize medical marijuana, Buriram is set to host its first ever weed festival. “Pan Ram”, as the festival is called, hopes to host over […]
Thailand’s tourism sector is marketing the country’s new same-sex partnership law as a means to draw more LGBT vacationers. As it stands now, Thailand receives the highest share of LGBT tourism contribution of any country, […]
Airports across Thailand have now become entirely smoke-free areas in compliance with Thailand’s Tobacco Products Control Act of 2017 (TPCA) and the Ministry of Public Health’s mandate that government agencies and state enterprises must be smoke-free. […]
Even though medical marijuana has yet to be churned out for those suffering certain ailments in Thailand, it’s now possible to legally possess cannabis in the country–assuming you have a valid reason. Thanks to a […]
Thailand’s ranking in the 2018 World Corruption Index has fallen all the way down to 99, scoring a measly 38/100. In 2015, Thailand was ranked 76th. According to the surveyors, weakening democratic institutions and political rights since […]
Thailand’s government pharmaceutical agency unveiled its first legal cannabis greenhouse, which will be used for medical and research purposes. Just over a week ago, Thailand became the first Asian country to legalize medical marijuana nationwide. […]
In the run-up to Thailand’s first election since the 2014 military coup on March 24, the Bhumjai Thai political party has made full legalization of marijuana their number one issue. The party’s leader, Anutin Charnvirakul, states […]
Thailand’s Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) has warned those seeking the medicinal benefits from medical weed from growing their own plants at home, remarking that those who do grow are committing a criminal offense. According to […]
Everybody from Thai farmers and scholars to ordinary people are rejoicing in Thailand after the National Legislative Assembly legalized medical cannabis, but experts warn that the hasty legislation could leave the door open to monopolization […]
