The Latest Breaking News from Anutin Charnvirakul

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.

Bangkok Post · Dec 1, 2022

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.

Bangkok Post · Dec 1, 2022

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.

Bangkok Post · Dec 1, 2022

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.

Bangkok Post · Nov 21, 2022

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.

Bangkok Post · Nov 17, 2022

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.

Bangkok Post · Nov 17, 2022

APEC host Thailand'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.

Reuters · Nov 17, 2022

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.

Bangkok Post · Nov 17, 2022

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.

Bangkok Post · Nov 15, 2022

Anutin dismisses bid to re-outlaw weed

Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Monday dismissed a plan to return marijuana to Type 5 narcotics status, saying that would fall under the remit of the Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB).

Bangkok Post · Nov 14, 2022