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UNBELIEVABLE: Supachai jaisamut - Caught on Camera

The memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed by eight prospective parties on forming a coalition government could be bad news for advocates of the current freer cannabis policy.

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Bhumjaithai rejects high spender label

The Bhumjaithai Party is asking the Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI) to clarify an article it released recently, which said the party's campaign promises would place the most burden on the state's coffers compared to other parties' pledges.

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BJT calls for Pheu Thai's dissolution

The Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) has authorised its candidates to file a complaint with the poll watchdog against Srettha Thavisin.

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Bhumjaithai opposes World Cannabis Day activities

The Bhumjaithai Party says it objects to any activities to mark World Cannabis Day on Thursday, warning that it is still illegal to smoke cannabis in public places.

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People victory after court revoked gag order - Chuvit

Former massage parlour tycoon-turned-whistleblower Chuvit Kamolvisit has celebrated the Civil Court's ruling to revoke its injunction, which had ordered him to suspend his criticism of the Bhumjaithai Party's policy of legalising cannabis, as a victory for the people.

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Chuvit to appeal gag order on ganja policy

Former massage parlour tycoon Chuvit Kamolvisit will on Friday appeal a Civil Court injunction ordering him to suspend his criticism of the Bhumjaithai Party's cannabis policy pending its ruling in a case brought against him.

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Chuvit ordered to suspend criticism of cannabis policy

The Civil Court has ordered Chuvit Kamolvisit to suspend his criticism of the Bhumjaithai's cannabis policy pending its ruling in a case brought against him, according to a senior party member.

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Bhumjaithai to file legal complaints against Chuvit

The Bhumjaithai Party will have its potential candidates in 400 constituencies nationwide file legal complaints against whistleblower Chuvit Kamolvisit for allegedly damaging them.

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Bhumjaithai to revive cannabis bill after election

The Bhumjaithai Party has pledged to push for the passage of a bill on cannabis and hemp in the next House session after the election, after the controversial draft failed to win support this week.

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Cannabis bill runs out of time

The House of Representatives has almost run out of time to pass the much-awaited cannabis bill, as lawmakers remain divided over key provisions, leaving the fast-growing industry in regulatory limbo.

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Axed part of hemp bill sparks debate

The House committee vetting the controversial cannabis/hemp control bill on Wednesday agreed to remove Section 3 of the draft law which stipulates that cannabis and hemp were not considered narcotic substances under the Narcotics Act.

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'Misconduct' probe sought

Supachai Jaisamut, a Bhumjaithai list MP and party registrar, has petitioned the House committee on public health to launch a probe against a state-run hospital director, accusing the head medico of misconduct and insulting his superior.

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Lax ganja rules seen as toxic threat to kids

Thirty three organisations have called for the government to regulate the recreational use of cannabis and ban young people from legally accessing it.

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Prayut issues ganja ban for military

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has ordered the Royal Thai Armed Forces not to use cannabis and a Democrat MP has asked the House Speaker to ban any use of the drug in parliament.

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Prayut quashes talk of reshuffle

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Monday assured there won't be a cabinet reshuffle while a deputy minister faces legal action over forest encroachment.

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