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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Thursday 22 May 2025
Thailand to Require Medical Certificates for Cannabis Use Within 40 Days File photo for reference only. AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit Thailand's Public Health Minister has announced a major regulation change requiring cannabis users to present medical certificates, aiming to curb recreational use. Minister Somsak Thepsutin revealed plans for the new rules, hoping to establish order after cannabis was decriminalised nearly three years ago. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1361364-thailand-to-require-medical-certificates-for-cannabis-use-within-40-days/ -
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Report Thailand to Require Medical Certificates for Cannabis Use Within 40 Days
File photo for reference only. AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit Thailand's Public Health Minister has announced a major regulation change requiring cannabis users to present medical certificates, aiming to curb recreational use. Minister Somsak Thepsutin revealed plans for the new rules, hoping to establish order after cannabis was decriminalised nearly three years ago. This move reflects ongoing efforts to regulate cannabis use amid the rapid rise in recreational consumption. Minister Somsak's proposition marks a shift towards stricter cannabis control, emphasising verified medical use prescribed by licensed professionals. He stated, "We will improve regulations on cannabis use," reinforcing the need for medical certification, applicable to both locals and foreigners. The Health Ministry aims to unveil this updated regulation within 40 days, bringing medical-focused groundwork to a previously unchecked cannabis market. Cannabis decriminalisation initially emerged as a policy driven by the Bhumjaithai Party, recognising its potential economic benefits. Yet, a surge in recreational use and cannabis-related businesses has prompted significant regulation review. Dr Somlerk Jeungsmarn, Director-General of the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine, echoed the sentiment, suggesting potential dosage limits and penalties for non-medical use, including possible imprisonment. Despite earlier legislative delays, the new bill spearheaded by Pheu Thai aims to regulate cannabis industries more tightly, focusing on health and medical purposes. Proposed changes will demand licenses for cannabis cultivation, sales, and other related businesses, addressing past regulatory gaps. The draft, recently publicised under Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra's administration, proposes licensing mandates, albeit without an outright ban on recreational use due to political pressure from Bhumjaithai. The upcoming legislation suggests an increasingly regulated environment, with the Ministry of Public Health poised to enforce enhanced controls. While the precise implications of these changes remain to be seen, the drive towards medical certification underscores a significant pivot in Thailand’s cannabis policy, seeking to streamline usage strictly for health-orientated applications. Adapted by ASEAN Now from Bangkok Post 2025-05-22 -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Thursday 22 May 2025
Police Clamp Down on Prostitution to Protect Pattaya’s Image File photo for reference only In a dramatic turn of events on May 21st, 2025, Pattaya Police, led by Pol. Col. Anek Sathongyoo, orchestrated a massive raid to combat prostitution along Pattaya’s famed beachfront. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1361362-police-clamp-down-on-prostitution-to-protect-pattaya’s-image/ -
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Updates and events in the War in Ukraine 2025
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