Police, FDA raid Bangkok warehouse, arrest 4 Vietnamese over illegal cannabis production
TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2026
Thai narcotics police and FDA officials arrested four Vietnamese nationals after raiding a Bang Bon warehouse allegedly used to process cannabis and cannabis extracts for sale in Thailand and overseas.
Bangkok fake MSG factory smashed in major cross-province crackdown
FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2026
The CIB and Thai FDA have dismantled a major fake MSG and seasoning powder operation in Bangkok, seizing nearly Bt2 million worth of counterfeit products and equipment.
Thai FDA classifies weight-loss pens as specially controlled medicines
THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2026
Thailand’s FDA has tightened controls on injectable GLP-1 drugs amid rising misuse of “weight-loss pens” on social media, warning of serious health risks and stressing they must now be dispensed only on a doctor’s prescription.
Thai FDA says medicine supplies are secure for 90 days despite Middle East tensions
TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2026
Thailand’s Food and Drug Administration says medicine and medical supply stocks remain under control for at least 90 days, with no shortages of critical drugs, though rising logistics and packaging costs are putting pressure on the pharmaceutical industry.
Health Ministry signals measures to curb medicine price rises as freight costs climb amid Hormuz war uncertainty
SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2026
Public Health Permanent Secretary Dr Somruek Chuengsaman says drug makers report no production issues but warn higher transport costs could push up medicine prices. The FDA is asking manufacturers to temporarily slow or halt exports and prioritise domestic supply while monitoring national stock levels.
Thai FDA warns on unapproved herbal inhaler registration misuse
THURSDAY, JANUARY 29, 2026
Thai Food and Drug Administration is taking legal action against the manufacturer and has advised consumers to be cautious when purchasing or using the product.