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Pressure mounting in Thailand to regulate marijuana use

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Pressure is growing on Thailand’s government to rein in the use of marijuana six months after it was legalised. Critics say cannabis use is already out of control and want it either heavily regulated or criminalised again. Even those supporting legalisation say that restrictions, similar to those on tobacco and alcohol, are needed. Al Jazeera’s @TonyCheng reports from Bangkok, Thailand. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #Thailand #marijuana

Police fire tear gas, rubber bullets at Bangkok protesters

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Thai police have fired water cannon, tear gas and rubber bullets at anti-government protesters in Bangkok. The crowds marched towards an army base that is home to the prime minister’s residence, demanding his resignation over what they say is his failure to handle the coronavirus pandemic. Al Jazeera’s Florence Looi reports. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #Thailand #Protests

ASEAN urged to consider Myanmar’s expulsion over coup abuses

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The protesters are angered by the decision to invite Myanmar’s army chief to the ASEAN leaders’ summit in Jakarta. The coup and the brutal crackdown that followed are top of the agenda. But there seems to be little consensus about how the regional grouping should react, as Al Jazeera’s Tony Cheng reports from Bangkok, Thailand. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #Myanmar #ASEAN

Thailand protests: Demands for political change continue

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Anti-government protests in Thailand continue to draw tens of thousands of people onto the streets. They are demanding reform both within the palace and parliament. But after months of demonstrations, a political solution remains uncertain. Al Jazeera’s Scott Heidler reports from Bangkok. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #Thailand

Thailand: Protesters take to Bangkok streets despite warning

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Tens of thousands of Thai protesters have been out on the streets for a fourth day, despite police shutting down major roads and public transport in the capital. A ban on public gatherings and a crackdown on Friday failed to stop protesters, who are demanding new elections and reforms to the monarchy. Al Jazeera’s Tony Cheng reports from Bangkok, Thailand. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #Thailand #ThailandProtests #whatsHappeningInThailand

Thai protesters rally in Bangkok defying state of emergency

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Hundreds of protesters gathered on Thursday in the Thai capital, Bangkok, calling for police to free arrested activists, defying emergency measures imposed earlier to quell a pro-democracy movement. Thailand imposed “serious” emergency measures banning gatherings of more than five people in a bid to stop youth-led demonstrations that have been rocking the country since mid-July. Al Jazeera’s Scott Heidler has more from Bangkok. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #Thailand

Thai student protests: Boycotts force businesses to pick sides

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Student-led demonstrations have been taking place in Thailand for months. The young protest leaders are using new methods to make their message heard, taking their efforts online as well as on the street. They recently targeted advertisers on a news network they say is pro-government, urging their supporters to boycott companies running advertisements on the network. And big-name brands have responded, pulling their advertising from the network. Al Jazeera’s Scott Heidler reports from Bangkok, Thailand. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #Thailand #ThailandProtests #AljazeeraEnglish