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New edict tightens controls on non-medical use of cannabis in Thailand

13 Sept 16:43 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Ministry of Public Health issued a new edict to strictly regulate non-medical cannabis use, replacing a criticized lax predecessor.
The edict designates only the cannabis flower bud as a controlled herb, mandating official permits for all commercial activities including research, sale, and export.
It explicitly prohibits the sale of cannabis to individuals under 20, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and bans sales via vending machines or for smoking in most business premises.
The new regulations also forbid commercial advertising and the sale of cannabis in public spaces like parks, temples, and hostels.

Yesterday 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).