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Isan Creative Festival 2026 Celebrates Northeast Thailand's Culture and Innovation

The Isan Creative Festival 2026 returns to Khon Kaen celebrating northeastern Thailand’s culture, innovation, and growth

• •Isan Creative Festival 2026 runs July 11–19 in Khon Kaen and across the Isan region
• •Festival theme 'Northeast Modern' focuses on cultural abundance, adaptation, and connectivity

by Isan Creative Festival 2026 returns to Khon Kaen on July 11 to 19 with ‘Northeast Modern’ theme

OG Lab hosts its first farm tour on Koh Samui

After more than six months of preparation, OG Lab ran the first final test of its farm-tour program on Koh Samui, and the guests left happy

• •OG Lab completed the first final run of its Koh Samui farm-tour program
• •The program included a science briefing, terpene-station tastings, restricted production areas, and a botanical-garden lecture
• •OG Lab is inviting travel agencies, agents, hotels, and cannabis shops to collaborate on future tours

by OG Lab

GIO café on Koh Samui introduces Vero ice cream with mixed reviews

GIO café on Koh Samui now offers Vero ice cream, an Italian brand new to the island, alongside its popular breakfast menu

• •GIO café is known for its large breakfast menu and popular salmon sandwiches
• •A new Vero ice cream fridge has been installed, introducing an Italian brand with London experience
• •Vero competes with the widely available Rossini ice cream, which has a strong presence on the island
• •Some customers notice an artificial aftertaste in Vero's raspberry-pistachio flavor amid Koh Samui’s mindful food culture

David Byrne to Perform in Bangkok with New Album Who Is The Sky

David Byrne will perform in Bangkok on August 10, 2026, showcasing songs from his new album Who Is The Sky?

• •David Byrne’s Bangkok concert is scheduled for August 10, 2026, at UOB LIVE
• •Who Is The Sky? is Byrne’s first album since 2018, featuring collaborations with notable artists
• •The live show includes 13 performers, including members of the American Utopia band

by David Byrne announces ‘Who Is the Sky?’ new album and world tour in Asia

Cannabis Pre-Roll Quality Improves With Advanced Manufacturing, Says PreRoll-Er

PreRoll-Er has introduced new manufacturing technologies to address common quality issues in cannabis pre-rolls, aiming to deliver a smoother and more reliable smoking experience for consumers

• •Pre-roll quality issues are often due to outdated knock-box production methods
• •PreRoll-Er developed the Spin-Er and PR200 to improve packing consistency using centrifugal force and layered compaction
• •Patrick Grenier of PreRoll-Er emphasized the need to respect the plant by engineering better pre-rolls

by Pre-Rolls Don’t Suck. Bad Manufacturing Does.

Chile Launches Major Trade Summit in Bangkok to Deepen ASEAN Partnerships

Chile has launched a five-day business summit in Bangkok to strengthen trade ties with ASEAN nations, focusing on food industry connections and expanding its presence

• •Chile-Asean Business Summit 2026 began in Bangkok, organized by ProChile
• •The summit includes business meetings, networking, and participation in THAIFEX-Anuga Asia

by Chile boosts Asean trade ties

Conan O’Brien Shares Cautious Foray Into Cannabis Edibles With Podcast Audience

Conan O’Brien revealed on his podcast that he has only managed to eat a quarter of a cannabis gummy in two weeks, highlighting his cautious approach to edibles and sparking audience interest

• •Conan O’Brien discussed his slow experience with cannabis edibles on his podcast
• •His assistant Sona Movsesian introduced him to Camino gummies, encouraging him to try them
• •O’Brien has only eaten a quarter of one gummy over two weeks, citing personal and family caution

by Conan O’Brien Has Been Trying To Eat One Weed Gummy For Two Weeks. He’s Managed A Quarter.

5 Seconds of Summer to Rock Bangkok with Everyone’s A Star Tour

5 Seconds of Summer will perform in Bangkok on November 9 as part of their Everyone’s A Star world tour

• •5 Seconds of Summer will play Bangkok on November 9 at UOB Live
• •The band’s new album Everyone’s A Star launches a fresh tour across Asia
• •They have sold over 18 million albums and won major international awards
• •Tickets for the Bangkok show are available via Thai Ticket Major

by 5 Seconds of Summer announce ‘Everyone’s A Star!’ world tour to include a stop in Bangkok on 9 November

Georgia Governor Signs SB 220, Expanding Medical Cannabis Access for Patients

Governor Brian Kemp signed Senate Bill 220 into law, expanding medical cannabis access in Georgia and introducing greater flexibility for patients and doctors despite opposition from some physicians

• •Governor Brian Kemp signed SB 220, expanding Georgia's medical cannabis program on May 12, 2026
• •Physicians' opposition letter warning of health risks was not supported by peer-reviewed research
• •Peer-reviewed studies and medical organizations support safe, flexible cannabis delivery methods for patients

by Georgia Doctors Wanted Gov. Kemp to Veto a Medical Cannabis Bill. Their Letter Doesn’t Hold Up.

Javier Hasse Wins International Journalist of the Year at London Cannabis Awards

Javier Hasse of High Times was named International Journalist of the Year at the 2026 Business of Cannabis Awards in London, highlighting the global impact of his cannabis coverage

• •Javier Hasse received the International Journalist of the Year award at the Business of Cannabis Awards 2026 in London
• •The event attracted nearly 250 entries from eight countries, a record for the awards
• •Special mentions in the journalist category went to Jodie Yettram and Aurélien Bernard

by High Times’ Javier Hasse Named International Journalist of the Year at the Business of Cannabis Awards in London

Friday Nights Come Alive at Wann Restaurant with Natasha Pai and Amias

Experience a seamless blend of fine dining and vibrant nightlife this Friday at Wann Restaurant with Natasha Pai and Amias

• •Event takes place Friday, May 29th at 7:00 PM at Wann Restaurant, Koh Samui
• •Natasha Pai performs early evening with curated dining and cocktails
• •Amias drives the late-night energy, transitioning to a club vibe

Weather on Koh Samui Brings Warm Days with Light Showers and Thunderstorms

Koh Samui's weather today features warm temperatures, gentle breezes, and occasional light rain with thunderstorms

• •Koh Samui temperatures range from 27°C to 32°C with sea temperatures around 29°C
• •Weather forecast includes mostly cloudy skies with light rain and thunderstorms

Pew Research Center Poll Shows 88% of Americans Support Marijuana Legalization in Some Form

A new Pew Research Center poll finds that 88 percent of Americans support legalizing marijuana for either medical or recreational use, signaling ongoing national momentum for cannabis reform

• •Pew Research Center survey shows 55% of U.S. adults support both recreational and medical marijuana legalization
• •An additional 33% favor legalizing marijuana for medical use only, while just 11% support keeping it illegal
• •Majority support for some form of legalization exists across both Democratic and Republican voters
• •Support for full legalization is highest among adults under 30 and among Black Americans

by Tom Angell

Thailand Supreme Court Establishes Guidelines to Prevent Abusive Lawsuits

Thailand's Supreme Court has released new guidelines to help courts identify and dismiss abusive criminal lawsuits, aiming to safeguard freedom of expression and

• •The Supreme Court president issued the 2026 Guidelines on Bad-Faith Criminal Litigation to address abusive lawsuits
• •Guidelines provide criteria for identifying and screening bad-faith criminal complaints, including SLAPP cases
• •More than 109 SLAPP-type cases were filed in Thailand between 1997 and 2022, mostly criminal in nature

by Top court issues guidelines to curb abusive lawsuits

Central Embassy hosts vibrant picnic garden with interactive art until June 7

Central Embassy presents a vibrant picnic garden with interactive art installations and workshops until June 7

• •The Living Ground: Hope's Garden transforms Central Embassy into a picnic garden and interactive art space until June 7
• •A 5-meter tall purple sculpture named Hope is the interactive centerpiece encouraging visitor engagement

by Picnics meet art at Central Embassy

Dreamscape Brings Electronic Beats to Elephant Beach Club

Dreamscape brings top DJs and immersive visuals to Elephant Beach Club for a night of beachside electronic music

• •Dreamscape event at Elephant Beach Club on Saturday, 30 May 2026
• •Featuring DJs David Chong, Kris Nami, and Karin Stepaniuk
• •Includes projection art and fire shows on the beach

Celebrate Pride with Tackthai at Club SEEN Koh Samui Beach Party

Join Club SEEN on June 28th for a lively Pride Celebration beach party with Tackthai’s electronic beats on Koh Samui

• •Pride Celebration beach party at Club SEEN on June 28th starting at 10 PM
• •Dynamic selector Tackthai will provide high-energy electronic music

Congress Set to Let Federal Ban on Hemp THC Products Take Effect in November

Congress is expected to allow a sweeping new federal ban on hemp-derived THC products to take effect in November, threatening to upend the hemp cannabinoid industry and impact consumers nationwide

• •Congress is unlikely to reverse last year's hemp ban before it takes effect in November
• •The new law expands THC limits to include delta-8, delta-9, and THCA, and restricts products to 0.4 milligrams of total THC per container
• •Industry leaders warn the ban will force many companies to close or operate illegally and could lead to more consumer arrests
• •Limited regulatory changes may occur around THC limits and beverages, but a broad repeal is not expected

by Marijuana Moment

VA Documents Reveal Schedule III Cannabis Could Expand Access for Veterans

Newly released VA documents indicate that rescheduling cannabis to Schedule III could expand legal access for veterans, though some limitations would remain under current policies

• •VA documents obtained via FOIA detail the impact of cannabis rescheduling on veterans' access
• •Doc Laing of the Veterans Action Council authored an op-ed analyzing the findings

by Tom Angell

Thailand Deploys AI-Powered SERS-TB Tool to Accelerate Latent Tuberculosis Screening

Thailand has introduced the SERS-TB system, an AI-powered tool that rapidly screens for latent tuberculosis, aiming to boost early detection and improve access to TB

• •Thailand launched the SERS-TB system to screen for latent tuberculosis using AI and portable spectrometers
• •The project is led by NSTDA, Nectec, Khon Kaen University, Roi Et Hospital, and Health Region 7 agencies
• •SERS-TB reduces testing time from days to under an hour, with some results available in minutes
• •Field demonstrations were held in Roi Et and Khon Kaen from May 24–26, 2026

by AI-powered tool to screen for latent TB

Srinakharinwirot University Expands Academic Partnerships with Leading Chinese Institutions

Srinakharinwirot University leaders visited top Beijing institutions to expand cooperation in research, education, and digital innovation, aiming to boost international

• •Srinakharinwirot University delegation visited leading institutions in Beijing to expand academic partnerships
• •Discussions with the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences focused on research and knowledge exchange in social sciences and humanities
• •Talks at Beijing Foreign Studies University explored collaboration in Asian studies, language, business, and student exchanges

by SWU boosts China partnerships