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Marijuana · BangkokInterior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said today that his Bhumjaithai party had fulfilled its election pledge to decriminalise cannabis, but the party was double-crossed when its associated bill passed its first reading in the House, but has been blocked from further progress since. Responding to the government’s plan to reclassify cannabis as a Category 5 narcotic, Anutin insists that the party has scientific proof of the advantages of cannabis…See the Story
Anutin claims party was “double-crossed” in parliament over cannabis bill
Istanbul, Turkey · IstanbulSix-year-old Kuki and one-and-a-half-year-old Alita recently joined the staff of Istanbul Airport, one of the busiest in the world, with a mission to provide solace for stressed travellers. At international departures just before passport control, the two dogs welcome passengers, some who are in a hurry, some feeling the tug of anxiety and some hanging around to say good-bye to loved ones. Ali Bahtiyari, who was travelling outside his native Ira…See the Story
Pics: Therapy Dogs At Istanbul Airport Help Flyers Release Stress
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Thailand · ThailandThe whistle blower in the infamous Yingluck Shinawatra administration’s rice pledging scheme, Dr Warong Dechgitvigrom, has warned Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai and the Pheu Thai party “not to play with fire by messing with the rice issue”. Dr. Warong, chairman of the conservative Thai Pakdee party, was referring to Phumtham’s recent visit to a warehouse in Surin province, where over 100,000 sacks of rice, bought under the rice pledging …See the Story
Pheu Thai warned not to “mess with” decade-old rice pledging scheme
Thailand · ThailandThe Thai military is willing to purchase decade-old rice from the rice pledging scheme, if it is tested for suitability for human consumption, said Defence Minister Sutin Klungsang today. The rice would be for consumption by military personnel, he said, adding “The military is happy to support the government by buying the rice, as it would generate income for the country.” Sutin was referring to the controversial rice on which Deputy Prime Minis…See the Story
Military conditionally offers to buy old pledging scheme rice
Thailand · ThailandEfforts to amend the post-coup Constitution so that a “more democratic” version can be written are picking up steam after the Cabinet decided late last month that three referendums will be required to forge a new charter. On April 23, the Cabinet approved the recommendation of the government-appointed committee on studying approaches to amending the charter. The panel, which is headed by Deputy Premier and Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai …See the Story
Thailand embarks on long and treacherous path to ‘democratic constitution’
Marijuana · ThailandIn a reversal of the previous administration’s policy to decriminalise cannabis and hemp, the Pheu Thai-led government has decided to reclassify cannabis as a Category 5 narcotic, with the exception of medical and health uses. Public Health ministry was instructed by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin to amend its ministerial regulations to include cannabis on the list of Category 5 narcotics, to be completed for enforcement within this year. There…See the Story
Thai government to reclassify cannabis as narcotic
Thailand · ThailandA group of Thai economists have launched a signature campaign to rally support for the Bank of Thailand and its governor, Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput, in the light of ongoing disputes with the government. Thai economists who wish to join the campaign have until this Saturday,” said Nipon Poapongsakorn, chairman of the Thai Economics Association and distinguished fellow at the Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI). The association plans t…See the Story
Thai economists declare support for Bank of Thailand and its governor
Srettha Thavisin · ThailandPrime Minister Srettha Thavisin has asked Deputy Finance Minister Krisada Chinavicharana to reconsider his decision to resign, a well-informed source said today. Krisada Chinavicharana has already submitted his resignation letter to new Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira. The source says that he was unhappy with the new assignments for the three deputy finance ministers. Previously, Srettha, the prime minister, held the position of finance min…See the Story