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Thai People Support the Reclassification of Marijuana as a Narcotic Substance

 

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The Minister of Public Health, Somsak Thepsutin, confirmed that a recent poll affirms most Thai citizens are in favor of designating marijuana as a drug due to the concerns regarding its effect on youngsters. Approximately 100,000 participants took part in a June 11 to 25 survey. The survey was part of a public opinion process concerning the plan to include marijuana and hemp in the Category 5 Drugs list. More than 80% of those polled showed their support for the plan. The plan will soon enter the review process by the Narcotics Control Board (NCB).

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1332711-thai-people-support-the-reclassification-of-marijuana-as-a-narcotic-substance/

 

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Final Warning Issued by NBTC for SIM Card Verification

 

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The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has given a final notice to individuals owning six to 100 SIM cards, asking them to verify their identities by July 13. If they don't, they will no longer be able to make outgoing calls or send text messages. As of June 30, out of roughly 3.98 million SIM cards affected by this rule, just over 1.63 million have been verified, leaving more than 2.3 million still to be checked.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1332713-final-warning-issued-by-nbtc-for-sim-card-verification/

 

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Senior Military Officers' Early Retirement Plan Gets Approved

 

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The government has approved an early retirement scheme for senior military officers. This scheme will encourage them to retire by offering a retirement incentive of 7 to 10 times their final monthly salary. The initiative will be put into action over the next three years and targets officers who hold the rank of colonel and higher, according to Deputy Government Spokeswoman Kenika Ounjit.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1332716-senior-military-officers-early-retirement-plan-gets-approved/

 

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Pattaya Mayor Calls for Road Painting at Night to Ease Daytime Traffic

 

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Mayor Poramase Ngamphichet of Pattaya implemented a directive to repaint road markings and traffic symbols on Sukhumvit Road. The initiative, carried out on the night of July 10, 2024, primarily aimed to reduce traffic issues during the day.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1332717-pattaya-mayor-calls-for-road-painting-at-night-to-ease-daytime-traffic/

 

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Residents in Pattaya Urge Police to Take Action Against Repeated Burglaries

 

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People living in Pattaya's Soi Khao Talo area are scared and upset because a serial thief has been repeatedly robbing their rented rooms.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1332718-residents-in-pattaya-urge-police-to-take-action-against-repeated-burglaries/

 

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Thai investors flee Myanmar chaos, pulling out 253 billion baht

 

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Thai companies are fleeing Myanmar amid escalating conflict and economic instability. The ongoing clash between Myanmar’s military government and opposition forces shows no signs of easing, prompting Thai firms to withdraw a staggering US$7 billion (around 253 billion baht) in investments.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1332723-thai-investors-flee-myanmar-chaos-pulling-out-253-billion-baht/

 

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Public Health Minister ramps up mental health hotline services

 

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To combat the intertwined issues of mental health and narcotics abuse, Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsutin has directed agencies to ramp up hotline services for greater efficiency.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1332724-public-health-minister-ramps-up-mental-health-hotline-services/

 

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Thailand tightens ‘feathered’ measures to curb avian flu outbreak

 

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Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health is tightening measures to prevent the spread of avian flu. Hospitals near the Cambodian border are on high alert following Cambodia’s report of its seventh H5N1 case this year.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1332725-thailand-tightens-‘feathered’-measures-to-curb-avian-flu-outbreak/

 

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6 year old Thai girl rescued after being forced to deliver drugs

 

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A Thai man in the central province of Suphan Buri organised the rescue of a six year old girl after witnessing her family members using drugs and forcing her to deliver narcotics throughout the community. Her home is only 500 metres from a police station but officers appeared to be unaware of the problem.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1332726-6-year-old-thai-girl-rescued-after-being-forced-to-deliver-drugs/

 

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Gas Plant Explosion in Suphan Buri Injures Several People

 

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A massive explosion ripped through a gas filling plant in Doem Bang Nang Buat District, Suphan Buri Province earlier today, leading to a significant emergency response. The blast, which occurred in the late morning, has left the facility engulfed in flames and resulted in multiple injuries.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1332728-gas-plant-explosion-in-suphan-buri-injures-several-people/

 

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Phuket Power Outage: Essential Maintenance To Affect Kathu Tomorrow

 

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Residents in Kathu, Phuket, should brace for a major power outage tomorrow, as the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA Phuket) conducts crucial maintenance on the high-voltage network. The blackout, scheduled from 9am to 4.30pm, will impact a considerable portion of Kathu, including key residential areas.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1332729-phuket-power-outage-essential-maintenance-to-affect-kathu-tomorrow/

 

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Thai Man Denies Rape Despite Evidence in Buriram Province

 

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A Thai man has been accused of sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl in Buriram, Isaan province. While he admitted to using drugs and intending to rob the girl's house, he denied the allegations of rape, despite the discovery of semen at the house.

 

Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1332730-thai-man-denies-rape-despite-evidence-in-buriram-province/

 

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