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As many states weigh legalising cannabis, here's what they can learn from the struggles of growers in Canberra

The haze of cannabis is everywhere right now. Germany has recently become the latest country to move towards legalising recreational cannabis, following in the footsteps of Uruguay, Malta, Canada and parts of the United States. Even Thailand has begun distributing one million cannabis plants to households after dropping it from…

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Thailand's Nattaya Boochatham becomes first bowler from Associate Nations to claim 100 wickets in women's T20Is

NEW DELHI: Thailand spinner Nattaya Boochatham achieved a historic milestone on Monday by becoming the first bowler from an Associate Nation to claim 100 wickets in T20 International (T20I) cricket.

The Times of India

‘Severe stress’: Myanmar, South China Sea push ASEAN to breaking point

As week of key meetings gets under way, Indonesia’s foreign minister tells counterparts the group must prove its worth.

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Thailand's king approves a new Cabinet more than 3 months after elections

Thailand’s king has formally endorsed members of a new Cabinet, paving the way for a government headed by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin to take office more than three months after the general election

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Thailand's king reduces prison term of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra to a single year

Thailand’s king has reduced the prison term of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra from eight years to one year following the divisive politician’s return from 15 years of self-imposed exile

The Independent UK

Soulmate, doting grandma, business mentor: Kylee remembered after fall

'Kylee will live forever in our hearts'.

Newcastle Herald

Banned drug found for the first time

The strong tranquilliser flualprazolam is being widely used in the four southernmost provinces of Thailand, officials say.

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'India will find plenty of support in Qatar for Asian Cup 2023'

PANAJI: India's preparations for the all-important AFC Asian Cup early next year will start with the King's Cup in Thailand where the national team has been drawn to play former champions Iraq.

The Times of India

Elite Card price to be increased by 50%

Thailand Elite Card is preparing to raise its minimum membership price by 50% to 900,000 baht, from 600,000 baht.

Bangkok Post

Thai man kills 3 in his family and tries to take his own life after falling prey to online scam

At least 11 people are suspected to be involved with a loan scam that allegedly drove a man to kill his wife and two young boys before trying to take his own life in their family home, Thai police said Wednesday

The Independent UK

Thailand mulls easing visa rules to lure Indian, Chinese tourists

BANGKOK: Thailand is likely to ease visa rules for Chinese and Indian travelers and allow longer stays for visitors from all nations as new Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin looks for ways to boost tourism revenue to nearly $100 billion next year.

The Times of India

India win inaugural Women’s Asian Hockey 5s World Cup Qualifier

India qualify for Women's Asian Hockey 5s World Cup, Navjot Kaur slams hat-trick in 9-5 win over Malaysia. India's Mariana Kujur and Jyoti scored twice each, Monika Dipi Toppo and Mahima Choudhary also scored. India to face Thailand/Indonesia in final, will compete in inaugural World Cup in Muscat Jan '20.

The Hindu

An and Kunlavut earn historic first titles at badminton worlds

An Se Young and Kunlavut Vitidsarn became the first women’s and men’s singles winners from South Korea and Thailand at the badminton world championships

The Hindu

Pad kaphrao contest seeks true taste of Thailand’s most loved dish

Tourism body tries to nail down best recipe for a dish popular at home but often overshadowed abroad

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Indian women beat Thailand 5-4 in Asian Hockey 5s World Cup Qualifier

India continue unbeaten run in Women's Asian Hockey 5s World Cup Qualifier, beating Thailand 5-4. India had earlier beaten Japan 7-1 & Malaysia 7-2. Kujur scored winner in last minute.

The Guardian - UK

‘I couldn’t just ignore them’: one man’s mission to save the world’s street dogs

Having battled addiction and saved himself, Niall Harbison has become a saviour of Thailand’s street dogs

The Hindu

Prannoy signs off with maiden World Championships bronze medal after losing semifinal to Vitidsarn

H.S. Prannoy’s dream run at the World Championships ended after he lost in three games to world number 3 Kunlavut Vitidsarn of Thailand in the men’s singles semifinal to sign off with a bronze

The Times of India

BWF World Championships: HS Prannoy settles for bronze, loses to Kunlavut Vitidsarn in semis

NEW DELHI: Indian badminton player HS Prannoy won a hard-earned bronze medal at the BWF World Championships, following a fiercely fought semi-final clash against Thailand's Kunlavut Vitidsarn. The thrilling match, lasting a captivating 1 hour and 15 minutes, saw the World No.9 Prannoy giving his all against the formidable third-ranked…

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Backseat driving: On Thai civilian governance and the Thai military’s hold

Thailand’s new Prime Minister’s could find it hard to tackle Thailand’s myriad challenges, when his government is remote-controlled by the military

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on Thaksin’s return to Thailand: dodgy deals can’t replace democracy

Editorial: Voters chose progress in May’s elections. Instead, they’ve been handed a fragile political bargain between longstanding foes

The Guardian - US

South-east Asian countries demand Denver museum return looted artefacts

Officials from Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand accuse the Denver Art Museum of possessing stolen antiquities and asked for return of eight pieces that were looted from temples and historical sites

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In one chaotic day, Thailand sees one PM elected, one ex-PM sent to jail. Where does the country go from here?

More than three months after Thailand’s national elections – and many anti-democratic manoeuvres in parliament – the country finally has a new prime minister, Srettha Thavisin. But, given the chaotic nature of Thai politics, this was perhaps not even the biggest news of the week.

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Thaksin taken to hospital hours after being jailed on return to Thailand

Prison officials say concerns about the former prime minister’s blood pressure and blood oxygen levels prompted move.

The Independent UK

Thaksin moved from prison to a hospital less than a day after he returned to Thailand from exile

Thailand’s divisive former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra was transferred from prison to a hospital less than a day after he returned from an extended exile and started serving an 8-year sentence

The Guardian - UK

Why has Thaksin Shinawatra returned to Thailand and what happens next?

The former prime minister has returned after 15 years and was immediately jailed, while his party has aligned with the military establishment he opposed for years

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