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    Thai Magnate Receives 16 Months for Poaching, but Cleared of Black Panther Killing

    posted March 19, 2019 / No Comments

    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 […]

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    Buriram to Host Its First Ever Weed Fest

    posted March 18, 2019 / No Comments

    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 […]

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    Thailand Capitalizing on Same-sex Partnership Law to Draw LGBT Tourists

    posted March 18, 2019 / No Comments

    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, […]

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    Thai Airports Get Rid of Smoking Rooms and Smokers

    posted March 6, 2019 / No Comments

    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. […]

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    It’s Now Legally Possible to Possess Marijuana in Thailand. Here’s How.

    posted March 4, 2019 / No Comments

    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 […]

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    Thailand Ranked 99th in World Corruption Index

    posted February 28, 2019 / No Comments

    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 […]

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    Thai Government Unveils First Medical Marijuana Greenhouse

    posted February 28, 2019 / No Comments

    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. […]

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    Medical Marijuana to Full Legalization? One Thai Political Party is Fighting the Fight

    posted February 27, 2019 / No Comments

    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 […]

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    Thai Authorities: Legal Medical Marijuana Not a Green Light for Home Growing

    posted February 25, 2019 / No Comments

    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 […]

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    Medical Marijuana Legalization Comes into Effect, But Experts Fear Monopolization

    posted February 21, 2019 / No Comments

    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 […]

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