Thai public asked for views on hemp legalization for industrial and medicinal purposes

14 Sept 07:32 Key points summarised by AI

Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul urges public opinion on a draft regulation allowing households to cultivate up to 0.06 hectares of hemp.
The initiative aims to establish hemp as a new cash crop for Thai farmers, significantly boosting their revenues.
Hemp contains valuable chemicals like THC and CBD, which are in high demand across industrial, medicinal, food, drink, and cosmetic sectors.
Currently classified as a Category 5 narcotic, this proposed legalization would decriminalize hemp cultivation for specific applications.

Flooding persists in Bangkok and 22 provinces

Today 16:00 Key points summarised by AI

Persistent flooding continues across Bangkok and 22 Thai provinces, though water levels are gradually receding in many affected areas.
Over 604,000 families, impacting approximately 1.83 million people, are still grappling with the widespread flood conditions.
The national flood death toll has reached 80 since mid-September, with fatalities reported across various provinces.
Major regions like Pathum Thani, Ayutthaya, and Bangkok report significant numbers of affected households, with hundreds of thousands still in trouble.