Registered patients can keep medicinal cannabis for 3 months from May 21st

13 Sept 09:56 Key points summarised by AI

Registered patients are granted a three-month period, starting May 21st, to possess medicinal cannabis, clarifying that a widely circulated six-month claim is incorrect.
The legal quantity of medicinal cannabis held by patients must be appropriate and necessary for their specific treatment needs.
Following the three-month reprieve, quality-standard medicinal cannabis will be available for prescription by clinicians who have received specialized training.
Civic groups are protesting the perceived strict controls on medicinal cannabis, advocating for amendments to the narcotics law to improve patient access to the drug.

Bai Lu meet-and-greet cancelled days after China’s safety warning

Today 15:28 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Tourism and Sports Minister announced the government will seek clarification from the Chinese Embassy regarding its recent travel advisory warning Chinese nationals about safety concerns in Thailand.
The travel advisory is anticipated to negatively impact the number of Chinese tourists visiting Thailand, despite recent increases in arrivals.
A meet-and-greet event featuring Chinese actress Bai Lu, a WeTV Global Ambassador, was abruptly cancelled just days after the Chinese Embassy issued its safety warning, though no official reason was provided.
The Chinese Embassy's advisory urged citizens to beware of job scams, fraudulent investments, suspicious travel arrangements, and the risk of illegal detention or being lured to the Thai-Myanmar border.
Chinese nationals were advised to verify job offers, use legitimate transport, avoid high-risk border areas, protect personal documents, and keep family informed of travel plans.