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Lawsuit against Anutin for removing cannabis from controlled drugs list dismissed

1 Oct 01:46 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Supreme Administrative Court upheld a lower court's decision, dismissing a lawsuit against Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul for de-listing cannabis and hemp from Category 5 controlled drugs, stating the plaintiffs were not directly affected.
Following the de-listing, the Ministry of Public Health issued new regulations declaring cannabis flowers a controlled traditional medicine, imposing strict conditions on sales, distribution, and access, prohibiting sales to minors, pregnant women, and in certain public venues.

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).