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FDA wants cannabis put on its list of essential medicines

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is pushing to expedite the listing of cannabis in the National List of Essential Medicines and for food product use.

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Essential medicine
06:17

FTI warns of energy impact on exports

Thai exporters are warned to brace for non-tariff barriers if Thailand fails to increase the proportion of renewable energy in its energy portfolio.

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Impact on exports
06:00

Clinic accused of liposuction death

Six people including a doctor are to be questioned by police after a woman allegedly died during a liposuction procedure at their clinic in Bangkok on Saturday.

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Liposuction death
05:16

TAT wants vaccine passport policy

Thailand should have a clear-cut plan on a vaccine passport by June if plans to reopen the international market by the fourth quarter are kept.

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Vaccine passport
05:00

Tourists in Phuket under villa quarantine

Fifty-nine wealthy foreign tourists arrived in Phuket on Sunday night and went into "villa quarantine" at the Sri Panwa Hotel.

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Phuket's villa quarantine
04:02

State keeping a tab on We Win retailers

The government has been keeping a close eye on low-priced Blue Flag stores and other retail outlets that joined the Rao Chana (We Win) financial relief scheme.

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Retailers warned
04:00

PM volunteers for first shot

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Monday announced he is ready to be the first Thai to be vaccinated against Covid-19 in a bid to boost public confidence in the China-made vaccine.

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First shot
22 Feb 2021

Four Karen villagers arrested for 'poaching'

The arrest of four ethnic Karen villagers near Bang Kloi by park officials was condemned for violating the agreement between the government and the campaigning group.

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Getting worse
22 Feb 2021

More easing under proposed Covid-19 remapping

Drinking will be allowed at eateries until 11pm or midnight in all provinces except Samut Sakhon under the remapping of Covid-19 zones proposed by authorities.

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More easing proposed
22 Feb 2021

Just 14 of 89 new Covid cases Monday from mass testing

Only 14 of 73 new domestic Covid transmissions Monday from active testing; 16 imports bring total to 25,504. No new deaths.

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+89 Covid cases
22 Feb 2021

Myanmar gripped by strike as anti-coup protests build

Businesses in Myanmar shut Monday in general strike called to oppose military coup, thousands of protesters gather despite threat of violence.

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General strike
22 Feb 2021

Self-awareness for sustainable business leadership

The world as we know it has shifted, that is very clear. Because of this, our lives, careers and businesses have also shifted. We can even say that we have changed, but have we adjusted to the changes for the better?

22 Feb 2021
Self-awareness for sustainable business leadership
22 Feb 2021

PPRP House vote rebels face censure of their own

The Palang Pracharath Party is considering taking action against party MPs who abstained from voting for the transport minister at the end of last week's censure debate.

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Censure of their own
21 Feb 2021

Border alert in Mae Sai over anti-coup rally in Tachilek

Immigration police fear influx of Myanmar protesters fleeing crackdown after rallies in Tachilek, across the border from Chiang Rai's Mae Sai district.

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Border alert
21 Feb 2021

Thailand logs 92 new Covid cases Sunday

Thailand logs 92 new coronavirus cases Sunday, most in Samut Sakhon, for total of 25,415; no new deaths.

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+92 Covid cases
21 Feb 2021

Most foresee no change in Thai politics after censure debate: poll

Opposition outscored government during censure debate, says Suan Dusit Poll, but most foresee no change in Thai politics.

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'No change'
21 Feb 2021

Vote shakes up ministers

The future of three cabinet ministers hangs in the balance following the no-confidence vote in parliament.

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Vote shakes up ministers
21 Feb 2021

Cave discovery rekindles hidden gold tales

Deep in the mountain of Sukhothai lies a cave with a system of chambers that could trigger a renewed treasure hunt for Japanese wartime gold.

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Cave discovery
20 Feb 2021

Activists hold 'no-confidence' rally

Activists gather for what they call a people’s no-confidence debate outside Parliament, hours after PM Prayut and key ministers easily survived a series of censure votes.

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Still no confidence
20 Feb 2021

Prayut, ministers survive no-confidence vote

PM Prayut and his nine ministers easily survive no-confidence votes after a four-day debate in which the opposition took aim at poor economic management and corruption.

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Sailing through