Tag: Law
Thailand to Celebrate Marriage Equality Landmark
Thailand is preparing to celebrate a landmark moment as it becomes the first Southeast Asian country and the third in Asia to legalize marriage equality. [Read More…]
Majority of Public Feedback So Far on Draft Law Opposes Proposal to Make Cannabis Illegal Again in Thailand
On June 13th, 2024, Thai Minister of Public Health Somsak Thepsuthin provided an update on the public consultation held from June 11-25 regarding a draft [Read More…]
In Thailand, calls for review of juvenile law are growing
Calls for tougher punishments for serious crimes committed “intentionally” by juvenile delinquents are gaining momentum as more parliamentarians expressed their support for such a move [Read More…]
Thailand Tightens Regulations On Cannabis For Medical Use
Public Health Minister Dr Cholnan Srikaew has signed a bill proposing strict regulations on cannabis use in Thailand, emphasizing its restriction to medical purposes only. [Read More…]
Thai Government to Consider Total Ban on Carrying Guns in Public
Thai Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul revealed he is planning to tighten gun control laws by prohibiting everyone, including those with legal permits, from carrying [Read More…]
PM candidate Srettha Thavisin says he won’t touch lèse majesté law
Pheu Thai party’s prime ministerial candidate Srettha Thavisin said that the lèse majesté issue must set aside if his prime ministerial candidacy is to receive [Read More…]
Move Forward party defends its proposal to amend lese majeste law
Move Forward Secretary-General Chaithawat Tulathon defended the party’s advocacy for amendment of the lèse majesté law (Section 112 of the Criminal Code) today (Thursday) and [Read More…]
Alcohol Control Laws in Thailand to be a Divisive Issue in the Post Election Period
The Thai Alcohol Business Association, or TABA, announced last Friday, June 9th, 2023, that it supports an amendment of the country’s current alcohol control regulations [Read More…]
