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Thai authorities have arrested a former MP in connection with shooting and injuring a local government administrator and his driver in Nonthaburi province, as the country grapples with recurring gun violence.
Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is pushing for stricter firearms legislation and enforcement following a mass shooting at a Nonthaburi school, rejecting proposals to arm teachers while ordering intensified weapons seizures.
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has called for a stronger and more resilient ASEAN, emphasising regional solutions to shared challenges and tangible benefits for citizens ahead of the bloc's 60th anniversary.
Thailand is advancing a new Cannabis and Hemp Act to restrict use to medical purposes only, with stricter controls on cultivation and retail operations. The government plans to shut down over 6,000 unlicensed cannabis shops and impose tougher penalties for violations.
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has successfully steered Thailand through an energy crisis triggered by Middle East conflicts in his first 100 days, earning cautious approval for maintaining stability. However, analysts warn that his government remains focused on immediate crisis management rather than addressing deep structural economic weaknesses plaguing the nation.