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Cannabis ban imposed on schools, pot smoking in public banned from Friday

13 Sept 14:06 Key points summarised by AI

The Thai Ministry of Education has enforced a nationwide ban on cannabis and hemp use within all schools, prohibiting students and staff from using or bringing the substances onto premises and banning their sale in school eateries.
The Ministry of Public Health has also implemented new regulations, effective Friday, outlawing public smoking of cannabis and restricting its access to individuals over 20 years old, with a strict prohibition for minors and pregnant women.
These measures respond to growing concerns and reports of youths being hospitalized after consuming cannabis since its decriminalization on June 9th, which led to widespread use in food and drinks.
School administrators are now required to educate students on the health risks and benefits of cannabis, with some regions like Bangkok already declaring schools cannabis-free zones.

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).