Yellow and Pink lines to begin trial runs this yearThe Yellow Line electric railway project is under construction on Srinagarindra Road in Bangkok last month. (Photo: Varuth Hirunyatheb)The Yellow and Pink monorail lines are expected to begin trial runs in October, with partial operations to start early next year, according to Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob. Construction of the 49 billion baht Yellow Line is 93% finished, while the 52.6 billion baht Pink Line is 88.5% complete, Mr Saksayam said. He added the ministry will negotiate with the operators of other mass transit systems over a possible waiver of entry fees for commuters who change routes on their journey. The Yellow Line has received 28 out of 30 trains from its supplier while the Pink Line has received 26 out of 42, with the remaining trains due to be delivered this month and in October."

Breakthroughs of Medical Applications from Taiwan Helped Explore Potentials of Different Industries“Taiwan” stunned, shaking up the healthcare industry with the Taiwan Excellence Webinar under the theme “Smart Medical Applications” graced by five Taiwanese ICT-medical brands that showcased their most innovative products, taking med-tech equipment applications to new heights. The device supports Dual Screens to enable better interaction between healthcare providers and patients, coming with an External USB Cable to connect to PCs and Laptops. The software comes with its mobile application for patients to access their treatment data and efficiently communicate with their healthcare providers for personalised professional treatment. One of its most notable all-in-one panel PCs is none other than the 2022 Taiwan Excellence Award-winning Hawkeye. For more information, please visit https://www.unitedorthopedic.com/The Taiwan Excellence webinar attracted more than 200 registrations, welcoming online viewers from over 10 countries, including the Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, Italy, France, Iran, Germany, and the U.K.

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Deputy government spokesperson Rachada Dhnadirek on Thursday posted a warning on her Facebook page, citing information from the Thai embassy in the island state. She said that cannabis and hemp are considered illicit drugs in Singapore, although Thailand has legalised the plant since June 9. According to the embassy in Singapore, the use or possession of marijuana carries an imprisonment of up to 10 years or a maximum fine of 20,000 Singapore dollars (about 508,000 baht). Those who trade in marijuana or smuggle into or out of Singapore risk capital punishment. The embassy urged Thai travellers to refrain from carrying cannabis, hemp or products containing the plant into Singapore, as they could risk the severe punishments.

Eateries using cannabis must inform customers firstA woman eats food at a stall where there is a sign indicating that its food is free of cannabis, in Din Daeng district of Bangkok on June 23, 2022. The notice requires eateries that incorporate cannabis into their food and beverages to inform all their customers in advance. Restaurateurs are prohibited from showing or advertising any message indicating cannabis can prevent or cure illnesses, he said. When they visit eateries, they must know if the places use cannabis in their cooking, what dishes contain cannabis and how much cannabis is used,” Dr Rungruang said. “They can then decide if they should consume any food or not.”Cannabis-free eateries should have signs to inform their potential customers, he said.

“When the new law is enacted, this practice cannot go on because all marijuana-based goods must first be approved by the authorities. However, we are in a vacuum period right now and we cannot control it,” Supachai admitted. He is requesting the Chana Songkram police to monitor Khaosan Road activities to prevent such trade. The bill is aimed at allowing marijuana and hemp to be used for medical purposes and for making cash products, not for recreational use, he made it clear. The bill has been drafted based on public opinions from all sectors so that the new law brings about benefits for the country, Supachai said.

Tortured man gets RTP cashThe Royal Thai Police (RTP) has been ordered to pay 3.38 million baht in compensation plus 7.5% interest to a man who was wrongfully arrested and tortured by the police in 2009. The ruling by the South Bangkok Civil Court on Wednesday resolved the lawsuit filed by the victim, Ritrong Cheunjit, in 2017. Mr Ritrong said while he was in police custody, officers tied a plastic bag around his head in an attempt to extract a confession from him. However, it turned out the police had the wrong suspect in custody, and Mr Ritrong sued seven police officers who took part in his torture. In 2017, Mr Ritrong filed a civil suit with the Southern Bangkok Civil Court against the RTP and demanded that the police pay him compensation for damages and delete his criminal record from their database.

KBank and JMT set up JK AMC with registered capital of 10 billion baht, each holding a 50% stake. The bank is in the process of transferring the bad assets to JK AMC, with the process likely completed within this month. JK AMC also plans to purchase bad assets, both secured and unsecured loans, from other financial institutions, he said. The country's two largest AMCs, the SET-listed Bangkok Commercial Asset Management (BAM) and the state-owned Sukhumvit Asset Management (SAM), have each begun the process of setting up JV-AMCs in collaboration with financial institutions and commercial banks. Patchara Samalapa, co-president at KBank, said the bank plans to sell NPLs to JK AMC worth 50 billion baht in total this year.

The farm has been handpicked as one of several pilot models of the "Digital Village Initiative" by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). However, Khuen Supanyabut, who leads the association, said his farm can still manage to grow seasonal vegetables like Chinese kale, bok choy, morning glory and coriander. Any extra income earned from selling organic produce is shared among all the members. The lessons learned were presented at a Digital Village Initiative webinar on knowledge sharing and policy dialogue last Monday. "Digital village innovations and technologies can help lead us all to a world of better production, better nutrition, better environment and a better life -- leaving no one behind," Mr Aziz added.

Thailand has the advantage of turning hemp and cannabis into cash crops as it has built a comprehensive process of developing products from the plants. Labs and factories have been set up to extract substances from the two plants for use in consumer products. With a fairly large local market, businesses entering the industry can be assured of success. The government has set up the Thai Industrial Hemp Trade Association (TIHTA) to facilitate businesses entering the industry. The expo will also include a seminar titled the 2nd International Hemp Environmental Forum 2022 featuring 25 foreign experts.

Travellers reminded cannabis illegal in other countries in the regionTravellers are warned not to carry cannabis or cannabis products from Thailand to South Korea, following similar warnings issued for other countries in the region. It is the latest in a growing list of Thai embassies warning travellers from Thailand that cannabis and cannabis-based products remain illegal in most countries. Thais wanting to travel or stay in South Korean are warned not to carry cannabis, hemp or products containing these plants into the country. The Thai embassy in Japan on June 24 warned Thais not to carry cannabis or cannabis-based products into Japan because penalties are severe. On June 21, the Thai embassy in Jakarta followed suit, warning Thais not to carry cannabis or cannabis products into the country.

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The warning is aimed at Thai tourists and those who plan to stay or work in South Korea. The embassy said that people who are caught smuggling cannabis and hemp into South Korea could face five years in jail and even life imprisonment. It said people caught planting or selling marijuana and hemp would face a jail term of at least one year, while being in possession of the plants or consuming them would get a punishment of five years in jail.

BANGKOK, June 28, 2022, PTT Group board of directors, including Prof Dr Thosaporn Sirisumphand, Chairman of PTT Public Company Limited (PTT) and ARUN PLUS Co., Ltd. (ARUN PLUS), Mr Danucha Pichayanan, Secretary-General, Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council, M.L. Chayotid Kridakon, Thai Trade Representative and Advisor to Prime Minister, and Mr Auttapol Rerkpiboon, President and Chief Executive Officer of PTT, together with the top executives from Foxconn Technology Group, Mr Young Liu, Chairman and CEO of Foxconn, paid a courtesy visit to H.E. General Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prime Minister of Thailand, and Mr Supattanapong Punmeechaow, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy of Thailand. The objectives of the visit were to express the strong determination and solid collaboration of Foxconn Group and PTT Group to strengthen Thailand’s EV industry and investment opportunities. Also, some key discussion topics including relevant operations, to monitor the progress of cooperation between PTT Group and Foxconn joint venture, and to create comprehensive EV ecosystem in Thailand were highlighted.

Cabinet wants 4-day debateThe cabinet has proposed the no-confidence debate be held from July 19-22 but the timeframe remains open to negotiation by the opposition. The timeframe was set by the cabinet at its weekly meeting yesterday. The government has settled for a four-day debate while the opposition has said it wants five days. The government whip will now discuss the proposed debate timeframe with the opposition. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha told the cabinet meeting yesterday that he was ready to answer censure allegations.