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Public Health Ministry reconsiders stand on tough legal action against cannabis users

13 Sept 14:27 Key points summarised by AI

The Thai Ministry of Public Health rescinded its recommendation to police to take legal action against individuals for four cannabis-related offenses, including unauthorized research, export, sale, or processing.
The decision was made after careful scrutiny, aiming to ensure public benefit and protect vulnerable groups, despite the initial recommendation intended for their safety.
The Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine (DTAM) advocates for amending the ministerial edict to safeguard medicinal cannabis users and prevent legal action against those who engaged in cannabis activities before the edict's enforcement.
DTAM emphasizes cannabis's medical and economic benefits, opposing re-criminalization and suggesting that only cannabis flowers should be controlled, allowing other plant parts for commercial 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).