THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Wednesday 15 June 2022

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How to avoid derailing renewed cannabis debate

 

 

When the “freedom” to own guns was constitutionally embraced in America a long time ago, critics must have given the same warning as their Thai counterparts up in arms against the “legalization” of cannabis at the moment. Firearms would be misused, it must have been said. The weapons could have fallen into the wrong hands. Tragedies would happen.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262912-how-to-avoid-derailing-renewed-cannabis-debate/

 

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Parliament passes 1st reading of Marriage Equality Bill, paving way for same sex marriage

 

 

Thailand’s House of Representatives passed the first reading of the Move Forward party’s groundbreaking Marriage Equality Bill today (Wednesday), by 212 votes to 180 votes, with 12 abstentions and 4 no votes. The Bill, which, if it becomes law, will allow same-sex marriage.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262913-parliament-passes-1st-reading-of-marriage-equality-bill-paving-way-for-same-sex-marriage/

 

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Officials Ordered to Monitor Commodity Product Prices

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Officials will be keeping a close eye on commodity prices amid reports that entrepreneurs are raising rates well above the government’s predetermined ceiling.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262915-officials-ordered-to-monitor-commodity-product-prices/

 

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Cabinet Acknowledges Plan to Develop Public Financial Skills

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Cabinet has approved in principle a plan to develop people’s financial skills as part of the government’s year for addressing household debt.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262916-cabinet-acknowledges-plan-to-develop-public-financial-skills/

 

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Thailand to temporarily exempt immigration forms for international passengers

 

PHOTO: Bangkok Biz News

 

The Thai Cabinet has agreed to temporarily exempt the use of immigration forms “Tor Mor 6” for foreigners entering and departing from Thailand at all international airports to reduce congestion at Immigration checkpoints.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262917-thailand-to-temporarily-exempt-immigration-forms-for-international-passengers/

 

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Thai police officer sentenced to 20 years for murdering his wife

 

 

A police captain from Bangkok’s Wang Thong Lang district police was sentenced to 20 years in prison today (Wednesday), after he was found guilty by the Ratchadapisek Criminal Court of shooting his wife to death with a pistol at their house two years ago.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262918-thai-police-officer-sentenced-to-20-years-for-murdering-his-wife/

 

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Alternative Protest Site Sought for Demonstrators

 

 

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has announced it is searching for an alternative protest location to reduce the impact of public demonstrations on commuters and local residents.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262920-alternative-protest-site-sought-for-demonstrators/

 

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Rabies alert in Pattaya City zone

 

PHOTO: Animal Army Foundation ช่วยเหลือ ปกป้อง ป้องกัน

 

Rabies alert in Pattaya City zone. Two new confirmed cases were found on June 13th.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262922-rabies-alert-in-pattaya-city-zone/

 

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Opposition submits motion to censure PM, 10 other ministers

 

 

Thailand’s opposition submitted a motion to House Speaker Chuan Leekpai today (Wednesday), to censure Prime Minister Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and ten of his ministers, with the debate tentatively scheduled for July 18th to 22nd.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262944-opposition-submits-motion-to-censure-pm-10-other-ministers/

 

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All city-run schools in Bangkok declared cannabis-free zones

 

 

Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt issued an announcement today (Wednesday) declaring all 436 schools under its supervision to be cannabis-free zones, effective today.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1262945-all-city-run-schools-in-bangkok-declared-cannabis-free-zones/

 

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