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Cannabis Policy Shift: Entrepreneurs Fear Business Impact

The recent memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed by eight parties to form a coalition government threatens the future of businesses thriving under the current freer cannabis policy. The Move Forward Partyled bloc has agreed to reinstate cannabis as a narcotic drug under the jurisdiction of Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health and regulate its use, cultivation, import, and export according to specific laws.

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Investigating Overweight-Truck Bribe-Paid Stickers

National police chief Pol Gen Damrongsak Kittiprapas has directed the highway police to look into allegations that drivers of overloaded trucks bearing special bribepaid stickers are avoiding arrest. Police spokesman Pol Lt Gen Archayon Kraithong stated on Monday that Pol Gen Damrongsak wants the Highway Police Division to swiftly uncover the truth behind these accusations.

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Tragic Drowning Incident at Phuket’s Patong Beach

On a fateful Saturday morning, a Russian man tragically drowned while swimming in the sea off Patong Beach in Phuket. Pol Maj Chaiyakorn Tangsakul, an investigator at Patong police station, reported the incident at 7:55 am. On a fateful Saturday morning, a Russian man tragically drowned while swimming in the sea off Patong Beach in Phuket. Pol Maj Chaiyakorn Tangsakul, an investigator at Patong police station, reported the incident at 7:55 am.

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COSTA SERENA Cruise Ship: A One-Day Adventure in Koh Samui

The COSTA SERENA cruise ship made a memorable stop at Nathon Pier, Koh Samui, bringing over 1,800 tourists to experience the beautiful island. Docking on May 22, 2023, at 11:00 a.m., the ship embarked on a oneday trip covering Laem Chabang (Thailand), Sihanoukville (Cambodia), Phu Quoc Island (Vietnam), and finally Koh Samui (Thailand). Various local authorities, including the Koh Samui Municipality, police officers, and Harbor Department officers, ensured a smooth and wellorganized visit for these eager tourists.

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Princess Drives ‘Women Power’: Sustainable Village Project in the Deep South

HRH Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya’s sustainable village project is helping to empower women and promote local wisdom throughout the deep South of Thailand. The Ministry of Interior has expanded this initiative, aiming to improve living conditions in remote areas through sustainable development with the assistance of the United Nations. The project supports local communities in food, water, and medicine security while promoting social equality, environmental preservation, and local wisdom.

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Koh Samui Municipality and Bangkok Airways Collaborate on Mangrove Planting Initiative

Koh Samui Municipality, in collaboration with Bangkok Airways, organized an ecofriendly event called “Conserving the Earth, Planting Mangrove Forests with Bangkok Airways.” This initiative took place on May 24, 2023, at 9:30 a.m. in the Ban Bang Rak Community, Village No. 4, Bophut Subdistrict, Koh Samui District, Surat Thani Province. The event aimed to engage various stakeholders in efforts to preserve and restore mangrove forests and improve environmental awareness within the community.

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Tightening Regulations on Cyanide Resale in Thailand

In light of the recent case involving alleged serial killer Sararat “Aem Cyanide” Rangsiwuthaporn, Thai authorities are taking a closer look into the resale of cyanide compounds in the country. Sararat is suspected of using cyanide acquired from a reseller to kill at least 13 people. As a result, police have decided to press charges against a company that imported cyanide compounds and sold them to other retailers.

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