A step closer to decriminalisation of cannabis and hemp in Thailand
The Narcotics Control Committee agreed today (Thursday) to decriminalise the use of all parts of and extracts from cannabis and hemp in Thailand by removing the plants from the Category 5 list of narcotics, paving the way for households to…
Deputy PPRP leader Paiboon Nititawan says ouster of Thammanat, dissident MPs necessary
Thailand’s ruling Palang Pracharat Party (PPRP) has decided to expel its controversial secretary-general, Thammanat Prompao, and 20 MPs loyal to him because they made a demand which the party found to be unacceptable and which may damage the party if…
First meeting of House of Representatives this year collapses due to lack of quorum
The first meeting this year of the House of Representatives suffered a setback yesterday (Wednesday) when it was abruptly adjourned due to the lack of a quorum. The meeting began in the morning and lasted until, in the early evening,…
Sweegen Praises New Framework on Stevia Technology By International Food Safety Authority
Sets Global Example on Standards for Countries Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif., Jan. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sweegen’s health and wellness commitment through global sugar reduction solutions became stronger after Codex Alimentarius (Codex), the international food standard safety authority, recently adopted the specifications for all four stevia technologies, including Sweegen’s bioconversion. “The new Codex framework […]
Data centre to keep tabs on corruption
Published by The Bangkok Post The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has opened a centre for data analysis in an effort to prevent misconduct and corruption among state agencies. Niwatchai Kasemmongkol, secretary-general and spokesman for NACC, on Wednesday said the Corruption…
KBank denies reporting Binance deal
Published by The Bangkok Post KBank denies reporting Binance deal Local exchanges nervous about giant Kasikornbank (KBank) denied announcing a partnership with Binance, the world’s largest digital exchange, saying it is interested in establishing and investing in digital asset businesses,…
Tax may see SET trading value sink
Published by The Bangkok Post Trading value on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) could drop 40% if a capital gains tax on share sales is imposed, with the higher cost driving investors away from the market, says Paiboon Nalinthrangkurn,…
Committee finalised for data protection act
Published by The Bangkok Post The committee responsible for spearheading tasks for the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) has been established, unlocking the process ushering in necessary subordinate regulations as the law is set to be fully enforced in June….