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Thailand May 23, 2024

Thai government to reclassify marijuana as a narcotic, require permits for use

Thailand's public health minister announced plans on Thursday to reclassify cannabis as a narcotic, permitting its use only for medical purposes and research.

Thailand May 23, 2024

Most severely injured from flight that hit extreme turbulence need spinal operations, Thailand hospital says

A Bangkok hospital says many of the more seriously injured people who were on the Singapore Airlines flight that hit severe turbulence need operations on their spines.

Thailand May 23, 2024

Thai PM faces expulsion as court accepts ethics probe over controversial Cabinet appointment

Thailand's Constitutional Court accepted a petition from outgoing senators to investigate Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin over the appointment of a Cabinet member.

Thailand May 21, 2024

Thailand welcomes the return of trafficked antiquities from New York's Metropolitan Museum

Two ancient statues have been returned to Thailand from New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art after they were illegally trafficked by a British collector.

Thailand May 20, 2024

Thailand's new Senate selection process unfolds as candidates begin 'complicated' registration

Thailand has officially begun the selection of new set of senators, a process that has become part of the ongoing war between progressives and conservatives.

Thailand May 16, 2024

Human rights group urges Thai government to halt forced repatriation of political dissidents

Human Rights Watch, a human rights group, has called on the Thai government to cease the forced return of political dissidents to their authoritarian home countries.

Thailand May 16, 2024

Thai pro-cannabis advocates rally as government moves to recriminalize

Pro-cannabis advocates in Thailand rallied at the health ministry in response to the prime minister's stated intention to recriminalize cannabis.

Thailand May 15, 2024

Thai PM orders investigation after monarchy reform activist died in prison

Thailand Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin ordered an investigation into the death of activist Netiporn "Bung" Sanesangkhom following a heart attack and a monthslong hunger strike.

Thailand May 14, 2024

Thai activist dies in prison after months of hunger strike for monarchy reform

Netiporn Sanesangkhom, a 28-year-old Thai activist, died in prison after a hunger strike protesting the monarchy's role in Thailand, according to officials.

Drugs May 12, 2024

Police bust finds over 700 pounds of drugs inside Transformers statues

The drugs originated in Cambodia and traveled through Thailand, intended for sale in more luxurious markets in neighboring areas such as Australia, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Malaysia.

Thailand May 9, 2024

Massive chemical storage tank in Thailand catches fire, 1 dead, 4 injured

In Thailand, a chemical storage tank caught fire, killing one person and injuring four others. The company that owns the tanks said it would compensate those affected.