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Matichon (มติชน) is a long-running Thai news brand best known for political and social coverage. Founded in 1978, it is associated with in-depth reporting and commentary on public affairs, governance, and major national debates.

On cannabis-related topics, Matichon often frames stories through policy decisions, legal enforcement, and public health, reflecting how cannabis is treated in Thai public discourse. That makes it valuable for understanding the “mainstream” narrative around cannabis in Thailand.

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Matichon
Feb 14, 2026
Three Police Officers Surrender After Armed Robbery of Cannabis Shop in Pathum Thani

Three Police Officers Surrender After Armed Robbery of Cannabis Shop in Pathum Thani

Three police officers have surrendered after allegedly robbing a cannabis dispensary in Pathum Thani, seizing 800,000 baht and over 100 kilograms of cannabis, prompting a major investigation

  • •Three police officers surrendered after allegedly robbing a cannabis shop in Pathum Thani
  • •The suspects took 800,000 baht in cash and over 100 kilograms of cannabis buds

by มอบตัวแล้ว 3 แก๊งตร.ปล้นร้านกัญชา กวาดเงิน 8 แสน–ดอกกัญชา 100 กก. 14.02.26 | 07:40 น.

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Matichon
Jan 23, 2026
Thai Authorities Shut Down Israeli-Linked Cannabis Farm in Krabi for Nominee Violations

Thai Authorities Shut Down Israeli-Linked Cannabis Farm in Krabi for Nominee Violations

Thai regulators have shut down a cannabis farm in Krabi linked to Israeli investors for violating nominee ownership rules, suspending its license and arresting four individuals involved in the operation

  • •The Department of Business Development led a raid on a cannabis farm in Krabi province over nominee shareholder violations
  • •The business restructured its ownership to include Israeli nationals and increased its capital to 6 million baht
  • •Authorities uncovered illegal nominee arrangements, online sales, and cannabis extracts with THC content above legal limits
  • •The Krabi Provincial Public Health Office suspended the business license for 60 days and arrested four suspects

by กรมพัฒนาธุรกิจ บุกทลายฟาร์มกัญชา ‘ทุนเทาอิสราเอล’ กลางกระบี่ ใช้คนไทยเป็นนอมินี 23.01.26 | 09:40 น.

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Matichon
Jan 7, 2026
Thai Political Leader Tawee Sodsong Highlights Major Drug Seizures and Calls for Stricter Cannabis Controls

Thai Political Leader Tawee Sodsong Highlights Major Drug Seizures and Calls for Stricter Cannabis Controls

Prachatat Party leader Tawee Sodsong announced a crackdown policy after his administration seized 900 million methamphetamine pills, and called for tighter controls on

  • •Police Colonel Tawee Sodsong reported the seizure of over 900 million methamphetamine pills during his previous government tenure
  • •Tawee called for cannabis to be restricted to medical use only and for kratom to return to the controlled substances list

by ทวี เอาจริงปราบยาเสพติด โชว์ผลงานตอนเป็นรบ. ยึดยาบ้า 900 ล้านเม็ด ย้ำคุมกัญชา-กระท่อม

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