Thai Ministry of Public Health Warns New Government Not To Recriminalize Cannabis
The Ministry of Public Health has defended the use and benefits of medical cannabis amid concerns that the incoming government will recriminalize the substance.
Outgoing Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said he believes the new...
Ombudsman Seeks Thai Charter Court’s Ruling on Parliament’s Decision to Block Pita’s PM Renomination
National —
The Office of the Ombudsman on Monday, July 24th, decided to ask the Constitutional Court whether Parliament’s decision to block Pita Limjaroenrat, leader and PM candidate for the Move Forward Party, from being...
Thaksin Sentenced to 8 Years in Thai Prison
National —
The Supreme Court on Tuesday, August 22nd, slapped Thaksin Shinawatra, the ex-premier of Thailand, with an 8-year jail term following his homecoming from exile.
The Supreme Court Criminal Division for Holders of Political Positions...
Chaitawat Voted as New Move Forward Party Leader in Thailand
Thailand –
Chaitawat Tulathon, 44, has been voted as the new Move Forward Party leader after the charismatic and popular, but plagued with controversy and legal challenges, Pita has resigned from his position.
Our previous story:
Pita...
Thai Prime Minister Continues to Deny Reports of Chinese Police Patrolling in Thailand
National—
At 5:00 PM (San Francisco local time), on November 13th, 2023, Mr. Srettha Thavisin, the Thai Prime Minister, publicly denied the statement from Ms. Thapanee Kiatphaibool, the Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand...
Move Forward Party Scandal: Nonthaburi MPs’ New Year Brawl Unveils Over 20 Suspects Under...
Nonthaburi—
At 10:30 AM, on January 16th, 2024, Mr. Parit Wacharasindhu, the spokesman for the Move Forward Party, publicly revealed the progress of the investigation into the case of Nonthaburi MPs physically attacking each other...
Deputy National Police Chief Surachet Hakparn’s Legal Team Refutes Alleged Involvement In Online Gambling...
National—
At 10:00 AM, on March 19th, 2024, Mr. Warachan Chuabankoh and Mr. Nattawit Netijaruroj, the legal advisors of Deputy National Police Chief Surachet Hakparn, held a press conference regarding his alleged involvement in famous...
Thai Cannabis Advocates Challenge Prime Minister’s Proposal, Demand Science-based Decision Making
National—
On May 9th, 2024, Mr. Prasitchai Nunual, the secretary-general of the network for Shaping the Future of Thai Cannabis, responded to the Thai Prime Minister’s statement regarding a proposal for the reclassification of cannabis...
Three prominent Pro-democracy protesters denied bail in Bangkok
Bangkok, Thailand-
Three prominent Pro-Democracy protesters were denied bail early this afternoon in Bangkok as supporters of the group protest outside the Bangkok Special Remand prison, demanding their release and dropping off all charges.
The group...
Prominent protest leaders announce escalating protest at Ratchaprasong intersection of Bangkok this evening after...
Bangkok -
A large crowd of pro-democracy protesters is planning to take over the Ratchaprasong intersection this afternoon and evening, November 18, claiming to be the biggest protest in the past months in response to...