AI In-brief 22 Sept 19:42

Cabinet approves tighter new cannabis law

Cabinet approves stricter cannabis law, mandating that retail outlets convert into medical clinics where cannabis purchases are exclusively for medical purposes.
The new bill introduces enhanced regulatory control, overseeing cannabis from registered farms to the quality of its extracts and flowers.
Penalties for violations of the law will be clearer and significantly heavier than under current regulations.
Existing cannabis outlets, numbering over 10,000, must convert to licensed clinics or close by their license expiry, no later than 2028, with health officials set to inspect compliance.

AI In-brief 6 Nov 13:12

Ministry launches nationwide PCV vaccination for infants

Thailand's Ministry of Public Health launched a nationwide rollout of the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV) for infants born from October 1, 2025, to protect against severe pneumococcal infections.
This three-dose regimen, developed in collaboration with health experts, aims to significantly reduce severe pediatric infections, addressing a rising trend of over 5,000 cases in children under five between 2023-2025.