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Thairath is one of Thailand’s major mass-market news brands, known for high domestic reach and fast-moving coverage of national events. It publishes in Thai and covers politics, society, crime, public health, and everyday issues affecting people across the country.

For cannabis-related reporting, Thairath often reflects the local Thai context: government decisions and enforcement, public health concerns, and how communities react to policy changes. It’s a useful window into how cannabis is discussed in mainstream Thai news.

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ThairathIsland
May 29, 2026
Authorities Expand Seizure of Illegal Cannabis Factory in Bangkok's Bang Bon District

Authorities Expand Seizure of Illegal Cannabis Factory in Bangkok's Bang Bon District

Bangkok authorities intensify asset seizures linked to illegal cannabis extract production in Bang Bon district

  • •Seven Vietnamese suspects arrested for illegal cannabis extract production in Bang Bon, Bangkok
  • •Authorities seized over 60 air conditioners and two cars connected to the operation
  • •Licensed cannabis cultivation is legal, but unauthorized processing into extracts like hashish remains illegal
  • •Two financiers, one Thai and one Vietnamese, are under investigation with warrants pending

by ขยายผลยึดทรัพย์ โรงงานผลิตกัญชาแก๊งเวียดนาม จ่อหมายจับ 2 นายทุน ชาวไทย-เวียดนาม

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ThairathIsland
Apr 27, 2026
Sri Lankan Authorities Arrest 22 Buddhist Monks at Airport for Smuggling 110 Kilograms of Cannabis

Sri Lankan Authorities Arrest 22 Buddhist Monks at Airport for Smuggling 110 Kilograms of Cannabis

Sri Lankan authorities detained 22 Buddhist monks at Colombo airport after finding 110 kilograms of Kush cannabis hidden in their luggage following a trip to Thailand

  • •Sri Lankan customs arrested 22 Buddhist monks at Colombo airport for smuggling 110 kilograms of cannabis
  • •The monks had returned from a four-day, anonymously sponsored trip to Thailand
  • •Each monk carried approximately 5 kilograms of Kush cannabis hidden among personal items

by ศรีลังกาจับพระ 22 รูป คาสนามบิน ฐานซุกกัญชา 110 กก.

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ThairathIsland
Jan 21, 2026
Krabi Governor Suspends Cannabis Farm License Amid Legal Violations

Krabi Governor Suspends Cannabis Farm License Amid Legal Violations

Krabi Governor suspends cannabis farm license for 60 days due to legal violations, with potential for permanent revocation and prosecution of involved parties

  • •Krabi Governor suspends cannabis farm license for 60 days
  • •The farm allegedly operated using foreign ownership with Thai nominees

by ผู้ว่าฯกระบี่ สั่งพักใช้ใบอนุญาต “ฟาร์มกัญชา” เตรียมดำเนินคดีชาวต่างชาติ-นอมินีคนไทย

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ThairathIsland
Dec 18, 2025
Thai Customs Accuses Businessman Tom Kruesopon of Illegal Cannabis Importation

Thai Customs Accuses Businessman Tom Kruesopon of Illegal Cannabis Importation

Thai customs officials have filed charges against businessman Tom Kruesopon for allegedly importing cannabis illegally, highlighting strict import regulations

  • •Thai customs filed charges against Tom Kruesopon for illegal cannabis importation
  • •The incident was reported after Kruesopon's social media live broadcast

by ศุลกากรเข้าแจ้งความเอาผิด "ทอม เครือโสภณ" นําเข้ากัญชาผิดกฎหมาย

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ThairathIsland
Dec 18, 2025
Thai Health Minister Clarifies Cannabis Import and Clinic Policies

Thai Health Minister Clarifies Cannabis Import and Clinic Policies

Thailand's Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul rejects claims of cannabis import favoritism and denies imposing KPIs for hospital cannabis clinics

  • •Anutin Charnvirakul addresses allegations against Tom Kruesopon regarding illegal cannabis imports
  • •Health Minister refutes claims of KPIs for cannabis clinics in hospitals
  • •Medical treatment decisions are left to doctors' discretion, without government targets
  • •Ministry urges police action against unauthorized cannabis activities

by กรณี “ทอม เครือโสภณ” ยึดตามกฎหมาย ปัดตั้ง KPI ให้ทุก รพ.ทำคลินิกกัญชา

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ThairathIsland
Dec 18, 2025
Thai Health Minister Enforces Strict Cannabis Regulations Amid Protests

Thai Health Minister Enforces Strict Cannabis Regulations Amid Protests

Thailand's Health Minister reiterates commitment to medical cannabis amid protests, enforcing strict regulations and training programs for compliance

  • •Health Minister Somsak Thepsuthin emphasizes medical cannabis use amid protests
  • •1,565 cannabis shops inspected; 82 licenses suspended, 5 revoked

by “สมศักดิ์” ไม่กังวลม็อบกัญชาปักหลัก ย้ำชัดเจตนารมณ์ใช้ในทางการแพทย์ 100 เปอร์เซ็นต์

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ThairathIsland
Dec 18, 2025
Khon Kaen Cannabis Shop Faces Closure for Selling to Minors Without License

Khon Kaen Cannabis Shop Faces Closure for Selling to Minors Without License

A Khon Kaen cannabis shop faces closure after selling to minors without a license, prompting police action and a potential shutdown

  • •Khon Kaen cannabis shop sold to minors without a license
  • •Authorities found minors using cannabis and kratom drinks
  • •The shop manager was a 16-year-old hired by the absent owner
  • •Police confiscated substances and coordinated child protection

by ร้านขายกัญชาให้เด็กเยาวชน นั่งสูบควันโขมง ไม่มีใบอนุญาต ตำรวจจ่อชงเรื่องเสนอสั่งปิด

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ThairathIsland
Dec 18, 2025
Thai Authorities Raid Cannabis Shop in Khon Kaen, Discover Underage Users

Thai Authorities Raid Cannabis Shop in Khon Kaen, Discover Underage Users

Thai authorities raid a cannabis shop in Khon Kaen, discovering underage users and seizing illegal substances as part of a crackdown on cannabis regulations

  • •Authorities in Khon Kaen raided a cannabis shop, finding underage users
  • •The operation is part of stricter regulations on cannabis use
  • •Ten youths, aged 13 to 17, were found consuming cannabis and kratom
  • •A 16-year-old caretaker claimed she was hired to manage the shop

by บุกจับร้านกัญชา พบเยาวชนสภาพเมาเป็นสิบ เด็ก 16 รับจ้างดูแลร้าน

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ThairathIsland
Dec 18, 2025
Unauthorized Cannabis Warehouse Raided in Bangkok, 1,685 Plants Seized

Unauthorized Cannabis Warehouse Raided in Bangkok, 1,685 Plants Seized

Authorities in Bangkok raided an illegal cannabis warehouse, seizing 1,685 plants and arresting three Vietnamese nationals for unauthorized cultivation

  • •Authorities dismantled an illegal cannabis site in Bangkok's Bang Khun Thian district
  • •1,685 cannabis plants were seized, and three Vietnamese nationals were arrested

by ดส.บุกทลายโกดังกัญชาเถื่อน ปลูกโดยไม่ได้รับอนุญาต หลังพลเมืองดีร้องเรียนกลิ่นโชยรุนแรง

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ThairathIsland
Dec 18, 2025
Chonburi Residents Demand Action Against Cannabis Odor from Local Shop

Chonburi Residents Demand Action Against Cannabis Odor from Local Shop

Chonburi residents demand urgent action to curb cannabis odor affecting over 20 households, as health officials struggle due to regulatory limitations

  • •Residents in Chonburi are affected by cannabis odor from a local shop
  • •Over 20 households have been impacted for more than a year

by ชาวบ้านโวย กลิ่นกัญชารบกวน ตั้งแต่เช้ายันดึก เจ้าหน้าที่ลงตรวจหลายครั้ง ทำอะไรไม่ได้

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