![APEC host Thailand's budding marijuana industry faces backlash APEC host Thailand's budding marijuana industry faces backlash](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/61668676519_marijuana.jpg)
APEC host Thailand's budding marijuana industry faces backlash
Since Thailand decriminalised cannabis this year, shops selling homegrown and imported strains, pre-rolled joints and gummies sprang up.
Thu Nov 17 2022
![How will Thailand's legalization of cannabis affect tourism in the country? How will Thailand's legalization of cannabis affect tourism in the country?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/71660015705_cannabis.jpg)
How will Thailand's legalization of cannabis affect tourism in the country?
Thailand's health minister warns tourists that it's not an open invitation for foreigners to come to the country to smoke joints freely.
Tue Aug 09 2022
![Weight loss key to managing obese patients with osteoarthritis Weight loss key to managing obese patients with osteoarthritis](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/41648089983_osteoarthritissaki.jpg)
Weight loss key to managing obese patients with osteoarthritis
The most common type of arthritis affecting the cartilage of a joint that is caused by injury or wear and tear of the joints over the years.
Thu Mar 24 2022
![Tiger undergoes rare hip replacement surgery at Illinois zoo Tiger undergoes rare hip replacement surgery at Illinois zoo](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/61611902885_TBTiger.jpg)
Tiger undergoes rare hip replacement surgery at Illinois zoo
Veterinarians at Brookfield Zoo noted that like humans, animals routinely develop degenerative problems in their joints as they age.
Fri Jan 29 2021
![203 people arrested at entertainment joints for MCO violations 203 people arrested at entertainment joints for MCO violations](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/41610272680_ISMAILSABRI.jpg)
203 people arrested at entertainment joints for MCO violations
Indulging in activities at entertainment outlets formed the highest number of violations of the Movement Control Order (MCO) recorded yesterday, with 203 people arrested.
Sun Jan 10 2021
![Gambling activities now moving into coffee shops - Mazlan Gambling activities now moving into coffee shops - Mazlan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/51591090397_MazlanLazim.jpg)
Gambling activities now moving into coffee shops - Mazlan
After gambling joints have been smashed and their electricity supply cut off, operators are now using coffee shops as their front.
Wed Sep 02 2020
![Non-fasting Muslims buy, eat at fast food, 24-hour restaurants - JAWI Non-fasting Muslims buy, eat at fast food, 24-hour restaurants - JAWI](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-07/71436615594_MCDONALD.jpg)
Non-fasting Muslims buy, eat at fast food, 24-hour restaurants - JAWI
Fast food and 24-hour restaurants have been identified as favourite joints for non-fasting Muslims to get their food during Ramadan.
Sat Jul 11 2015
![Agencies urged to study possibility to ban Muslims working at 24-hour joints Agencies urged to study possibility to ban Muslims working at 24-hour joints](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-05/71368328079_295x200.jpg)
Agencies urged to study possibility to ban Muslims working at 24-hour joints
Suhaimi Salleh says besides drinking and selling alcohol, it is also a sin for those who lift the box of liquour and stack it on shelves.
Wed May 13 2015
![Pot lovers light up as Washington legalizes marijuana Pot lovers light up as Washington legalizes marijuana](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-02/61425043058_295x200.jpg)
Pot lovers light up as Washington legalizes marijuana
Washington residents can now possess up to 56 grams of marijuana and grow six plants in the privacy of their homes without threat of arrest.
Fri Feb 27 2015
![Japan scientists develop micro-fine adhesive sensors Japan scientists develop micro-fine adhesive sensors](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-12/51419255954_295x200.jpg)
Japan scientists develop micro-fine adhesive sensors
Scientists in Japan have developed a sticky sheet of tiny sensors that can be put directly on moving joints or beating hearts.
Mon Dec 22 2014
![Kangaroo brains on menu as first Aussie cookbook goes on show Kangaroo brains on menu as first Aussie cookbook goes on show](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-06/41401668261_295x200.jpg)
Kangaroo brains on menu as first Aussie cookbook goes on show
One recipe reads: "Roast kangaroos' tails in the ashes with the skin on; when nearly done, scrape them well, and divide at the joints.
Mon Jun 02 2014