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Regulation signed to make cannabis flowers a controlled herb in Thailand

13 Sept 12:30 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Public Health Minister enacted a regulation classifying cannabis flowers as a controlled herb, aiming to curb recreational abuse due to their higher THC content.
The new rules restrict access to individuals over 20, exclude pregnant/breastfeeding women, and limit prescribed patient possession to 30 days.
This temporary measure addresses misuse while the comprehensive Cannabis and Hemp Bill progresses through parliament, reinforcing the plant's intended use for medical and economic benefits.

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).