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Thai PM dealt a setback by court suspension

Thai PM dealt a setback by court suspension

The former coup leader, however, is a 'political survivor'. 
Explainer: How a Thai court suspended Prime Minister Prayuth

Explainer: How a Thai court suspended Prime Minister Prayuth

Court to decide if Prayuth reached eight-year term limit.
Thai PM's official duty suspended pending result of term limit review

Thai PM's official duty suspended pending result of term limit review

The constitutional court is expected to make an official announcement.
Govt not looking to legalise recreational cannabis, Khairy clarifies

Govt not looking to legalise recreational cannabis, Khairy clarifies

He is on a working trip in Thailand to understand medical cannabis.
M’sia keen to learn from Thailand on use of medical cannabis products

M’sia keen to learn from Thailand on use of medical cannabis products

This is especially on its evidence-based applications, says KJ.
PM: Malaysia hopes to revive KL-S’pore HSR project

PM: Malaysia hopes to revive KL-S’pore HSR project

Transport minister is in talks with his Singaporean counterpart.
Proton inks deal to sell Smart EVs in Malaysia, Thailand

Proton inks deal to sell Smart EVs in Malaysia, Thailand

First model will be launched Q4 2023 - Syed Faisal Albar.
M'sia aims to learn from Thailand in push for medical use of cannabis

M'sia aims to learn from Thailand in push for medical use of cannabis

Source says Health Ministry currently developing own framework.
Pot-smoking tourists not welcome in Thailand, says health minister

Pot-smoking tourists not welcome in Thailand, says health minister

He says this after the country decriminalised cannabis in June. 
Sri Lanka's ousted president arrives in Thailand for temporary stay

Sri Lanka's ousted president arrives in Thailand for temporary stay

Rajapaksa arrives in Bangkok on a chartered flight from Singapore.
Thai nightclub fire kills at least 13, cause unknown

Thai nightclub fire kills at least 13, cause unknown

'I saw flames above the stage, on the right side.'
Thai businesses cash in on cannabis, from milk tea to toothpaste

Thai businesses cash in on cannabis, from milk tea to toothpaste

'It gives me a deep and comfortable sleep,' says a tea drinker.
M'sian fugitive Teow's Thai visa revoked, awaiting deportation

M'sian fugitive Teow's Thai visa revoked, awaiting deportation

Thai authorities did not say where he is being deported to.
Thai PM survives 4th no-confidence vote, last big test before polls

Thai PM survives 4th no-confidence vote, last big test before polls

This secures his position as premier until term ends in March next year.
Thailand confirmes first monkeypox case

Thailand confirmes first monkeypox case

Global cases passed 14,000, with six countries reporting their first cases last week.
M'sian tourists going to Thailand are not allowed to bring back cannabis

M'sian tourists going to Thailand are not allowed to bring back cannabis

Our northern neighbour has allowed the smoking of ganja.
Thailand admits to using phone spyware, cites national security

Thailand admits to using phone spyware, cites national security

Minister did not specify which govt agency uses such software.
Thai opposition grills PM in parliament as censure debate begins

Thai opposition grills PM in parliament as censure debate begins

He has successfully fended off three no-confidence votes since 2019.
Omicron subvariants BA.4, BA.5 may soon be dominant in Thailand

Omicron subvariants BA.4, BA.5 may soon be dominant in Thailand

The subvariants comprised 50 percent of all Covid-19 cases last week.
35 Malaysian job scam victims rescued at Thai-Myanmar border

35 Malaysian job scam victims rescued at Thai-Myanmar border

Victims facing immigration offences are currently being detained in Mae Sot.
Mekong villagers net a 'monster' fish

Mekong villagers net a 'monster' fish

Researchers say it is the world's biggest freshwater fish ever recorded.
As Thailand greenlights cannabis, patients welcome cheaper supplies

As Thailand greenlights cannabis, patients welcome cheaper supplies

The relaxation of restrictions has not meant a total free-for-all.
Thailand rushes to rein in cannabis use a week after decriminalisation

Thailand rushes to rein in cannabis use a week after decriminalisation

Concerns raised over unchecked substance use, including by children.
Thailand eases entry rules for tourists, scraps mask policy

Thailand eases entry rules for tourists, scraps mask policy

Thailand seeking to boost tourism sector recovery.