The Latest Breaking News from Anutin Charnvirakul

Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Monday slammed the proposal to re-list some parts of the cannabis plant as a narcotic, saying there is no evidence of improper use of cannabis under existing laws as claimed by the policy's critics.

Democrat leader Jurin Laksanawisit has denied a rift with the coalition-partner Bhumjaithai Party over cannabis legislation, saying his party supports its use for medical purposes, not liberalisation of it.

The government is ready to announce the downgrade of Covid-19 from a dangerous communicable disease to one that is "communicable under surveillance" from Oct 1, said Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.

The government has affirmed its stance against vaping, saying e-cigarettes are affecting the health of vapers of whom more than half are considered youths.

Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has assigned the Department of Disease Control to monitor India's tomato flu outbreak despite the lack of cases in Thailand, says deputy government spokeswoman Traisuree Taisaranakul.

A law to promote the sale of kratom by individuals has officially taken effect, with violators reminded of the penalties, especially for people under 18.

Thailand could be an example of how "health could bring wealth" based on the successful policy of cannabis use for medical treatments, says Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.

PATHUM THANI: Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Tuesday accompanied his Malaysian counterpart Khairy Jamaluddin Abu Bakar on a visit to a Government Pharmaceutical Organization (GPO) cannabis plantation to discuss the comprehensive medical usage of the plant.

The Ministry of Public Health on Monday defended a reduction of quarantine days from seven to five for asymptomatic Covid-19 patients, saying it was based on academic data and reviewed by relevant parties.