Thai FDA announces Public Health Ministry’s amendments related to marijuana-infused food product regulations
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The Thai Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced some changes of regulations related to food products containing cannabis and hemp substances.
Dr. Withit Saritsadeechaikul, FDA Deputy Secretary-General, told the Associated Press on Tuesday, October...
Pattaya Police and Immigration step up overstay checks and safety patrols around Pattaya
Pattaya —
Despite being very unpopular among tourists, Pattaya police continued their intense crackdown on nightlife venues almost every night as a deterrent to the venues breaking regulations and violent incidents. This coincides with...
Twenty French Motorbike Racers Arrested in Patong – VIDEO
Twenty French motorbike racers have been arrested after causing a public nuisance.
Video clips of dozens of foreigners on motorbikes racing in Patong last night have gone viral on local social media groups, causing outrage...
Bangkok Bus Authority Asks Passengers Not to Bring Durian On Board
Bangkok –
The Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) is asking passengers not to bring durian after complaints from other users.
The BMTA has posted a message requesting passengers not to bring durian onto buses as it's...
DSI Raids Accounting and Law Firm in Phuket Allegedly Being Illegal Nominee for Foreigners
Phuket –
The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) raided an accounting and law company in Chalong for allegedly being an illegal network nominee for foreigners with a hundred million baht of total damages.
The raid on...
Owners of Fireworks Warehouse where Fatal Explosion took place in Thailand Surrender
Narathiwat —
A Thai couple who owned a fireworks warehouse that exploded and killed 12 people handed themselves over to the Thai police on Saturday, August 5th.
First our previous story:
Owners of the devastated fireworks...
Suspect Arrested in Phuket After Allegedly Raping a 12-Year-Old Girl
Phuket –
A wanted suspect was arrested in Thalang after he allegedly raped a 12-year-old girl in Phatthalung.
Police from the Crime Suppression Division (CSD) told TPN media that earlier this week they have arrested...
Investigation to Take Place Into Raid on Top Thai Cops Home
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Thai Prime Minister Mr. Srettha Thavisin appointed an independent investigation committee on Pol. Gen. Surachate, also known as “Big Joke”, Hakparn's house search by other police.
On September 25th, 2023, Pol. Lt. Gen....
Thailand Moves Ahead on Setting a Legal Difference Between Drug Users and Dealers for...
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On November 3rd, 2023, Dr. Kittisak Aksornwong, the ministry's acting deputy permanent secretary, and other relevant officials held a meeting to discuss the criteria for methamphetamine possession.
During the meeting between medical officials and...
German Documentary on Sex Tourism in Pattaya Continues to Cause Concerns in Thailand
Pattaya —
Thailand's Ministry of Social Development and Human Security (MSD) has pledged serious legal action in child exploitation cases and promised to provide suitable assistance to the victims.
The announcement was made by MSD Minister...