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Four admitted to hospital, one dies after using cannabis following decriminalisation

2 Oct 15:31 Key points summarised by AI

Following cannabis decriminalization in Thailand, four individuals were hospitalized, and a 51-year-old man died from heart failure after suspected cannabis use.
The hospitalized patients included a 16-year-old admitted to intensive care, a 17-year-old, and a 25-year-old experiencing heart palpitations, while the deceased had an underlying heart condition.
Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt reported these first known cases, prompting the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) to consider declaring schools and nearby eateries cannabis-free zones to protect students.
While recreational cannabis use (THC < 0.2%) is legal, authorities admit limitations in protecting adults but will focus on preventing student involvement in cannabis use.

Today 09:24 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand secured a US$200 million loan from the World Bank to significantly invest in clean energy and low-carbon urban development initiatives.
The program aims to drive clean energy funding and low-carbon growth, ensuring a just transition for small and medium-sized enterprises, workers, farmers, and local communities.
Channelled through the Export-Import Bank of Thailand, the loan will fund energy efficiency upgrades in public buildings and industrial areas, including rooftop solar installations and electrical system modernizations, reducing initial capital burdens via Energy Service Companies (ESCOs).