A CANNABIS network today (Sep. 22) urged Public Health Minister Chonlanan Srikaew to clearly define what a planned draft bill on cannabis and hemp would mean in saying it is to be for medical and health purposes only because if traditional medical practitioners are cut out it could lead to conflicts, TV Channel 7
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Warning issued after tourist drowns off Pattaya beach
AN UNIDENTIFIED foreign man drowned off Pattaya beach this afternoon (Mar. 19) with officials warning the public to watch out for strong wind and rough waves, Naewna newspaper said. Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan radio centre was alerted of the tourist drowning at Nipa Lodge intersection in Nong Prue subdistrict, Bang Lamung district, at 2 p.m.and
Read moreAvoid popular fried dough sticks, iced tea for breakfast: health official
By Channel News Asia THAILAND’S Department of Health has asked consumers to avoid the locally popular Pa Thong Ko fried dough with Thai iced tea for breakfast, as they can provide too much energy and undermine health. The advisory came shortly after the two local favourites made it to the top ten rankings on
Read moreBangkok Airways warns public about scammers
BANGKOK Airways Plc this morning (Feb. 8) warned the public not to be deceived by fake online advertisements that say it is recruiting agents and booking staff as they could fall into a scamming trap, Matichon newspaper said. The airline mentioned that these fake ads run on Facebook have used its name, logo and
Read moreDurian sparks ‘gas leak’ emergency in Australia store
By AFP and published by The Straits Times Sydney – Canberra firefighters rushed to a store in Australia’s capital Friday (Oct. 15) after reports of a gas leak – only to find that the smell was caused by the penetrating waft of durian fruit. Emergency responders instructed the public to avoid the area as
Read moreJapan warns citizens of possible suicide bombings in Thailand, other SE Asian countries
THE Japanese embassy in Thailand sent an email on Sunday September 12 alerting its citizens in here to beware of suicide bombings in crowded places such as restaurants, hotels, markets, tourist attractions and religious places, Siam Rath newspaper said this afternoon (Sept. 14). Japanese people in Thailand were told if such visits were unavoidable
Read moreUN sounds clarion call over humans ‘irreversible’ impact on climate
By Reuters Staff, published by Channel NewsAsia THE UN panel on climate change sounded a dire warning today (August 9), saying the world is dangerously close to runaway warming – and that humans are “unequivocally” to blame. Already, greenhouse gas levels in the atmosphere are high enough to guarantee climate disruption for decades if
Read moreClubhouse emerges as platform for Thai dissidents, govt issues warning
By Patpicha Tanakasempipat, Reuters, published by US News & World Report THAILAND warned users of Clubhouse not to break the law after the audio social media app emerged almost overnight as a platform for discussion of the monarchy, the latest example of the fast-growing app drawing the ire of governments in Asia. Digital minister
Read moreBiden demands Myanmar military ‘relinquish power’
By AFP and published by Channel NewsAsia (Yangon): US President Joe Biden called on Myanmar’s generals to “relinquish power” on Thursaday (Feb 4) and demanded they free civilian leaders detained in this week’s coup, as his administration said it was considering sanctions. Washington has led international condemnation of Monday’s putsch, which saw democratic leaders including
Read moreThailand warns US of ‘conflicts’
By Kavi Chongkittavorn Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha minced no words last week in stating that as the US’ first and oldest treaty partner in Asia, Thailand is very proud of its strategic ties with the United States, which have contributed to security, stability and prosperity in the region. Prime Minister Prayut, in his 229-word congratulatory
Read moreGermany advises against Oxford/AstraZeneca jab for over-65s?
Why has Germany advised the Oxford/AstraZeneca jab should only be used in adults under 65? The issue boils down to a lack of data on efficacy of the vaccine in this age group. The standing committee on vaccination of the Robert Koch Institute, Germany’s disease control agency, said: “There is insufficient data to judge how
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