Health Minister allegedly duped by bureaucrats into delisting hemp as Category 5 drug

14 Sept 03:04 Key points summarised by AI

Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul reportedly approved a ministerial announcement delisting hemp and its extracts from Category 5 narcotics, allowing their use in food, cosmetics, and medicine.
Medical cannabis campaigners, including rocker Add Carabao, expressed concern, alleging the minister was misled by bureaucrats and that the decision favors corporate interests.
Minister Anutin is reportedly worried and plans to issue a new announcement to rescind the problematic one, which originated from the Toxic Substances Committee.
Add Carabao urged public and civic groups to unite against this bureaucratic misstep, portraying the minister as a victim of vested interests.

Thai Army proposes sending cadets to China for military training

Yesterday 20:52 Key points summarised by AI

The Thai Army proposes sending cadets to China's Academy of Armoured Forces to strengthen military cooperation.
Discussions included exchanging military curricula, expertise, and information on cyber, space affairs, AI, and UAV technology.
Both nations plan to share knowledge and experience in combating online crime and scam networks.
China reiterated its neutral stance on the Thai-Cambodian border situation, supporting peaceful resolution efforts.