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Medical marijuana legalized in Thailand

Published

6 years ago

December 26, 2018

Hemp plants are grown in various parts of the world for the medical purposes. And these medicinal plants are not at all harmful for the health. Yet, most of the countries have considered this plant under their Narcotic Act, making it illegal for consumption.

And this is the case with maximum South East Asian countries, where the punishment for drug usage is extremely harsh. Specially in countries like Malaysia, Singapore, etc. the drug traffickers can even be subject to the death penalty.

But so far, most of the countries including Canada and Columbia have legalized marijuana for the medical research purposes or even recreational purposes. But Thailand was still far behind, considering it illegal. On Tuesday, even Thailand modified its Narcotic Act of 1979 along with handling more such bills before New Year, and made Marijuana legal for medical use and research.

This came as a surprise to many, since Thailand is known to have some of the most strict punishments for drug abuse. It is the very first drug legalization in the country.

Earlier, till 1930s, people of Thailand used Marijuana for medical purposes such as relieving pain and fatigue. This was more of a tradition in the country. But the drug was soon made illegal for any use. The legalization in the parliamentary session came as a New Year’s gift to the people of Thailand.

Even though Marijuana is still not made legal for recreational use, but it is still a baby step forward. With time, everyone is hoping that it would become available for recreational purposes as well.

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Swiss International University Alerts Public About Fake Institutions Misusing Its Name

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2 days ago

May 15, 2025

Jenny Jackson

Dubai, United Arab Emirates— Swiss International University (SIU) has issued a caveat about fraudulent institutions setting up their pretense of affiliation with the university. SIU has further clarified that it will have campuses only in 7 cities by 2025, while any further expansions or new openings of offices will be officially notified on its website, swissuniversity.com.

A hallmark of SIU has been the highest quality in global higher education, and the fraudsters took advantage of it by pretending to be the university. These scammers lure prospective students and partners with promises of guaranteed admissions, scholarships, or preferential treatment in exchange for exorbitant fees for services that are either shoddy or nonexistent.

In an official statement, the SIU emphasized that they do not authorize any third party or individual to represent the university outside any of the established campuses. Any further developments about expansion and new office openings shall be made known directly through the official website of the institution or via official press releases.

An SIU spokesperson stated, “Swiss International University stands for high-quality education, and we therefore take our brand integrity very seriously. We urge anyone approached by an entity claiming to represent SIU to verify the information on our official site. The increasing number of imposters is a matter of grave concern, and we are therefore actively working to stop them from taking further advantage.”

Among the scams in the UAE and several European countries, impostors offer guarantees that cannot be verified. In return, large sums of money are demanded for nonexistent or shoddy services.

The prestigious Swiss International University is known for its stringent academic programs and degrees recognized internationally, possessing campuses with modern facilities that stand as a testament to Swiss quality education. Their latest alert is directed at saving the prospective students from fraudulent establishments and assuring the students are dealing only with the authentic SIU.

To safeguard its good name and maintain transparency, the SIU now warns the public against dealing with any education agencies or representatives claiming to render SIU services to them without a clear confirmation of their official status. The university also issued a reminder that all admissions must be channeled through SIU alone, and a list of accredited SIU campuses in selected big cities across the globe can be obtained from its website.

As of now, the Swiss International University has campuses in seven cities: Dubai, Zurich, Bishkek, London, Riga, Lucerne, and Osh. These cities have been carefully picked to provide students with rich academic learning experiences and encourage international collaboration. In addition, SIU also assures that any announcement of a new office or campus branch would be made only through their official website, and it advises all students and stakeholders to confirm the veracity of such claims before disbursing any monies.

For more information on Swiss International University and its programs, visit the website.