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Penalty guidelines set for cannabis business offences

The Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine has issued new penalty guidelines on cannabis businesses that violate the rules.

Bangkok Post

Penalty guidelines set for cannabis business offences

The Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine has issued new penalty guidelines imposing licence suspensions or revocation on cannabis businesses that fail to file required reports or otherwise violate the rules.

Bangkok Post

DTAM pushes 5-point plan to boost kratom industry

The Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine (DTAM) is advancing a five-pronged strategy to develop kratom into a globally recognised economic herb, supported by research, innovation and international standards.

Bangkok Post

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This 4/20, Wall Street Is Betting on More Than Marijuana

Wall Street is currently pivoting toward high-growth biotech plays as federal support accelerates a revolution in alternative medicine.

MarketBeat

From health trackers to Puranas: Andhra CM Naidu’s pivot to alternative medicine

Three-and-a-half years ago, Telugu news channels dedicated sufficient time discussing the health tracker ring worn by Telugu Desam Party (TDP) supremo, then opposition leader and incumbent Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu. A simple, no-nonsense platinum band, it went well with his signature beige attire. At that point in July…

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Cannabis restricted to 5 medical uses, health authorities say

Cannabis buds may legally be used only by patients with five categories of symptoms and must be obtained with a doctor’s prescription, the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine announced on Monday.

Bangkok Post

RFK Jr. will ‘end the war’ against alternative medicine at the FDA, from stem cell therapy to chelation

“If you want to take an experimental drug … you ought to be able to do that," said RFK Jr.

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24 Incredibly Dangerous Things That Most People See As Safe

A new diet, a new skincare hack, or a booming interest in some form of alternative medicine. Sometimes certain trends come and they might seem safe and fun, yet in reality, they're not.

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Ritual founder asks Congress to regulate supplement industry

Ritual founder Katerina Schneider is asking Congress to regulate the supplement industry, despite HHS Secretary RFK Jr.'s support for alternative medicine.

Fortune

The Intersection of Sports and Alternative Medicine: A Growing Trend

Athletes looking for fresh approaches to improve performance, accelerate recovery, and preserve their general well-being have opened the world of sports to a greater acceptance of alternative medicine in recent years. Although conventional training ...

USA Today Sports Media Group

The Multi-Trillion-Dollar Wellness Industry Is Making Us Sick

Alternative medicine has become a scrutiny-free wonderland for anything and everything

The Walrus

5 Ayurvedic recipes for weight loss

The ancient medicinal practice of Ayurveda that originated in India around 3,000 years ago is known for its holistic effect on health. The alternative medicine system emphasizes on eating satvik and wholesome foods that are cooked and served fresh and warm. Eating foods cooked with the principles of Ayurveda can…

The Times of India

30 Incredibly Dangerous Things That Most People See As Safe

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Man claimed 'alternative medicine alone could cure'

Victoria's Health Complaints Commissioner has warned people against a provider who allegedly claimed alternative medicine alone could cure serious conditions.

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Weed shop near school closed

The Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine (DTAM) has suspended the licence of a cannabis shop near a well-known school on Silom Road for a month.

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Weed shop near school suspended

The Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine (DTAM) has suspended the licence of a cannabis shop near a well-known school on Silom Road for a month.

Bangkok Post

Calls grow to ban weed shops near schools

Operating cannabis shops near schools is permitted as a specific law has yet to be issued to control the locations of such establishments, according to the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine (DTAM).

Bangkok Post

Search of ganja shop at Chuvit's hotel 'routine inspection'

The chief of the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine has denied any unfair treatment in the search of a cannabis shop at a hotel owned by crime whistleblower Chuvit Kamolvisit.

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List of top herbs eyed for export

The Public Health Ministry has unveiled its list of so-called "herbal champions", but cannabis, hemp and kratom have been omitted, according to the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine.

Bangkok Post

ID soon required to buy cannabis buds

Thai nationals seeking to purchase cannabis buds will soon have to show their ID cards, with sales information recorded on a government database, according to the Department for the Development of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine (DTAM).

Bangkok Post

Weed vendors issued New Year warning

The Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine (DTAM) has warned vendors against getting involved in New Year parties where cannabis is used as part of the celebrations.

Bangkok Post

Six held following Khao San Road cannabis inspection

Six people have been arrested for allegedly selling cannabis and allowing customers to smoke inside shops on Khao San Road in Bangkok without permission, says the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine (DTAM).

Radio France Internationale

French Order of Physicians demands stricter rules against medical quackery

The French Order of Physicians has called for tighter rules to avoid “confusion” between health professionals and alternative medicine practitioners, after the online medical appointment platform Doctolib was pushed to delete listings of 17 naturopaths.

Daily Mirror

Olivia Newton-John’s pioneering plant-based diet and herbal medicine work amid cancer

Olivia complimented her traditional medicine cancer treatments with meditation, acupuncture and massage therapies, sparking the beginning of her recovery journey with alternative medicines and a plant-based lifestyle

Bangkok Post

First book on Thai traditional remedies using ganja

The Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine has launched a book detailing 162 old remedies that have cannabis as an ingredient, the country’s first of its kind.

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