Multiple earthquakes strike Thailand and Myanmar

BANGKOK: On Monday (April 14), a series of earthquakes were reported in Thailand and Myanmar, with the strongest tremor measuring 5.3 magnitude. Earthquake Observation Division, Thai Department of Meteorology (TMD) reported that the epicentre of this quake was located in Myanmar, approximately 10 kilometres from the Thai border. Several smaller earthquakes were also recorded in Myanmar, ranging...

Cannabis advocates threaten to stage hunger strike if Thailand outlaws herb

BANGKOK: A group of cannabis advocates camping outside Government House threatened to go on hunger strike if the government outlaws the herb without first studying the pros and cons of the move. The Thailand Cannabis Future Network said in a Facebook post on Wednesday (July 10) that members of the group who are part of the...