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Royal note of thanks for princess's medical carers

Their Majesties the King and Queen have thanked medical workers involved in the care and treatment of Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati, according to a Facebook post by Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.

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Night venue hours 'won't be extended'

Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Monday moved to assure concerned civic groups, saying the ministry is firmly opposed to the proposal that would see the opening hours of night entertainment venues extended by two hours.

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Bhumjaithai: Anutin only candidate for PM

The Bhumjaithai Party intends to put forward only its leader, Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, as its candidate for prime minister, spokesman Paradorn Prissananantakul said on Saturday.

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The shadow of Tuhao

Right on cue, activist Srisuwan Janya, secretary-general of the Association for the Protection of the Constitution, went to the Election Commission on Dec 6 to file a petition calling on the poll regulator to seek the dissolution of two major parties in connection with the high-profile Chinese criminal syndicate allegedly…

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Bhumjaithai rolls out red carpet for defectors

The Bhumjaithai Party on Friday welcomed to its ranks 34 former MPs who applied for membership and confirmed their intention to contest the next polls under the party's banner.

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Former MPs jump ship, join Bhumjaithai

About 40 politicians, 34 of them former MPs, applied for membership of Bhumjaithai on Friday, confirming their intention to run under their new party's banner at the coming general election.

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Anutin scores high in poll, but remains quiet on plans

Bhumjaithai Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul has downplayed a recent opinion survey that suggested he stands a good chance of becoming the next prime minister, saying voters will have the final say in the coming general election.

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Early House dissolution 'likely'

Potential mass defections to the Bhumjaithai Party could trigger an early House dissolution, according to political observers.

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40 MPs poised to join Bhumjaithai Party

About 40 MPs from various parties are expected to announce their allegiance to the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) later this week in a move seen as bolstering its leader Anutin Charnvirakul's chance of becoming the next prime minister.

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Anutin denies shifting blame

Public Health Minister and Bhumjaithai Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul on Thursday denied attempting to turn the tables on fellow coalition member Democrat Party over matters related to the control of cannabis.

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Anutin 'not keen' on being Prayut's heir

Bhumjaithai Party leader and Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said he wouldn't want to inherit the prime minister's post from anyone, saying many of those who did so in the past didn't manage to serve a full term.

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Anutin addresses beach photo involving minors

A photo depicting two minors smoking pot along Pattaya Beach that went viral has prompted Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul to call on the police to enforce the law.

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Govt sets goals to end Aids epidemic

The government is aiming to eradicate Thailand's Aids epidemic by 2030, said deputy government spokeswoman Traisuree Taisaranakul on Thursday.

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TAT taps Iconsiam for New Year's Eve countdown

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has joined hands with the Iconsiam shopping complex and partners to organise a New Year's Eve countdown featuring a display of 30,000 fireworks along the Chao Phraya River.

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Anutin blasts NHSO budget

The National Health Security Office (NHSO) should have done a better job before requesting help in approving its annual budget, Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said on Wednesday.

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Thai PM Prayut Chan-o-cha mulls move to UTN

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said he is considering a move to join the newly-established United Thai Nation Party (UTN) or Ruam Thai Sang Chart.

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Thailand’s Pot Boosters Battle Bid to Delegalize Cannabis

Thailand made it legal to cultivate and possess marijuana for medicinal purposes in June, but calls are mounting to relist the plant as a narcotic.

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Prayut's future still under wraps after report of crucial meeting

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's political future remained under wraps on Tuesday, with key members of the Sam Mitr faction of the Palang Pracharath party (PPRP) tight-lipped over the prospect of his joining the Ruam Thai Sang Chart party led by Pirapan Salirathavibhaga.

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Narcotics board 'has no sway' over cannabis orders: Wissanu

The Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) has no authority to alter or reverse any ministerial announcements signed by Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul concerning the decriminalisation of cannabis, Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam said on Monday.

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Researchers support cannabis bill

The Association of Researchers of Thailand (ART) on Monday submitted a letter to Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul showing support for the Cannabis and Hemp Bill and a ministerial announcement on cannabis.

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Dems' Sathit says he won't jump ship

Democrat deputy leader Sathit Pitutecha denies planning to leave the party despite saying its popularity is in decline and its leader lacks the charm to impress voters.

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Apec host's budding marijuana industry faces backlash

Near the grand conference halls in central Bangkok where Asian leaders will meet this week, a plethora of marijuana shops - the Thai capital's newest tourist draw - were bustling despite a controversy that threatens the growing sector.

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APEC host Thailand's budding marijuana industry faces backlash

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Anutin calls for patience on cannabis bill

A recent announcement categorising flowers or buds of the cannabis plant as "controlled herbs" is a temporary measure to slow recreational use while deliberation in parliament continues, Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said on Wednesday.

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Jurin 'never more ready' to be PM

Commerce Minister and Democrat Party leader Jurin Laksanawisit has declared himself ready to be nominated as the party's prime ministerial candidate ahead of next year's expected election.

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