Bangkok: Dr. Prapon Tangsrikiattikul, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Public Health, has urged for the swift passage of legislation governing the use of cannabis. He highlighted the absence of significant problems associated with cannabis over the past three years and argued against the need to reclassify it as a drug. According to Thai News Agency, Dr. Prapon discussed the

Bangkok: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Mr. Phumtham Vejjayachai, has stated that the decision to withdraw the Entertainment Bill will depend on the opinion of the council. Acting in his capacity as Prime Minister, Mr. Phumtham indicated that the matter has not yet been considered or discussed in the Cabinet meeting scheduled for tomorrow. According to Thai News

Bangkok: Secretary-General of the House of Representatives Pol. Lt. Col. Aphat Sukhanan highlighted the constitutional requirements for prime minister candidates, emphasizing that candidates must rely on their current MP votes on the nomination day. This clarification effectively nullifies the aspirations of Gen. Prawit Wongsuwan, leader of the Palang Pracharath Party, to propose himself for the prime minister position despite having

Bangkok: Thailand has submitted a proposal to negotiate additional taxes with the United States, aiming to extend the negotiation deadline to August 1. Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira shared that the negotiations remain ongoing and the proposals can be modified as needed. According to Thai News Agency, the proposals sent to the US are based on the

Bangkok: In a recent Senate meeting, the focus was on Thailand’s economic direction amid discussions on growth targets and stimulus measures. The session, chaired by Gen. Kriangkrai Srirak, First Vice President of the Senate, saw Senator Mr. Naraset Prachayakon raising concerns about the country’s economic growth rate. Questions were posed regarding the effectiveness of current economic stimulus measures, particularly in

Bangkok: “Phumtham” has raised concerns regarding the proposal to appoint Anutin Charnvirakul as the interim Prime Minister, questioning the decision by the Prachachon Party. Phumtham Vejjayachai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, addressed the issue in his role as acting Prime Minister. He highlighted the historical stance of the Bhumjaithai Party, led by Anutin, which has opposed constitutional amendments

Bangkok: The Senate has noted an increase in HIV infections among the youth, as explained by the new Deputy Minister of Public Health, Mr. Chaichana Dejdecho. He revealed plans to collaborate with educational institutions to distribute condoms and educate students on safe sexual practices to curb the spread of the virus. According to Thai News Agency, during a Senate meeting

Bangkok: “Paethongtarn”, the Prime Minister, smiled and entered Government House to join the meeting of the committee to organize the royal celebration in her capacity as the Minister of Culture, while “Phumtham” sat at the head of the table. According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Paethongtarn Shinawatra, Prime Minister and Minister of Culture, traveled to Government House. The Prime Minister’s