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Cannabis oil claimed to help terminally ill HIV patients

A terminally ill HIV couple, in Phutabat in Chondan district of Thailand’s Phetchabun province, say they felt better after being treated with cannabis oil for nine days.After previously being treated with modern medicines, the wife was found lying unconscious showing little or no response. She ...

Thailand ranks higher for competitiveness

Thailand has moved up five places, from the 25th from the 30th position, in a World Competitiveness ranking due to improved economic performance, government efficiency and infrastructure.The International Institute for Management Development (IMD) of Switzerland rated 63 economies for their economic performance, government efficiency, business ...

Bangkok Post Reporter

Rights Activist Bridles at Amended Rape Law

A new law unveiled on Tuesday no longer considers the forced insertion of an object into the anus, mouth or genitals as rape.The latest amendment to the Penal Codes strictly defines rape as an assault that involves the asssailant’s genitals – a change called a ...

Rice Policy & Management Committee - 34 million tons of rice to be released this year

The Rice Policy and Management Committee announces rice stock release plans and expects over 34 million tons of rice throughout this year.The Rice Policy and Management Committee yesterday approved the project to provide over 180 million baht in funding to help farmers with rice harvests ...

Tewit Kemtong

Thailand-Laos forest planting activity held

Thung Chang district in Nan province of Thailand has held an ASEAN forest planting activity as part of the campaign promoting security and strength in villages along Thailand-Laos border, enhancing both countries’ relations.Keep reading ...

Smoking rate on the rise despite govt efforts

More than 70,000 Thais die from smoking-related illnesses each year, and the number of new smokers — some as young as 10 years old — is on the rise, despite the country’s decades-long effort to curb smoking rates, which was initiated by the late Privy ...

Bangkok Post Reporter

ADB calls for sustainable funding for transit systems

The Asian Development Bank has urged the Thai government and other governments in developing Asia to manage their debt carefully.The ADB has also proposed sustainable financing solutions for the rapid mass transit system in mega-cities like Bangkok, Jakarta and Manila. Meanwhile, a Thai land developer ...

Wichit Chaitrong

Regional UN policy forum calls for greater empowerment, inclusion of marginalized groups

The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) opened its 75th session in Bangkok on Monday, with global and regional leaders calling for greater empowerment and inclusion of marginalized groups to achieve the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.According to a ...

Marine Rangers: DMCR calls for volunteers to help protect marine treasures

The Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) is calling for people – Thai or foreign – to volunteer as “Marine Rangers” in order to protect coral reefs and other coastal areas, including mangroves, from damage by irresponsible tour operators or other unscrupulous parties.Keep reading ...

Thailand passes ICAO inspections

The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) said Thailand achieved an effective implementation of standards score of 65.07%, which exceeds the minimum pass threshold of 60% set by United Nations’ aviation watchdog. Keep reading ...

Thodsapol Hongtong

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