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New cigarette warning labels on hold
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 27/08/2013
» The Central Administrative Court has ordered the Public Health Ministry to suspend the enforcement of a new cigarette health warning.
Tobacco packet push stalled
Post Reporters, Published on 26/08/2013
» The Central Administrative Court has ordered the Public Health Ministry to suspend the enforcement of a cigarette health warning enlargement regulation in a high-profile case filed by tobacco giant Philip Morris against the ministry.
Anti-gay row may tarnish Russia's sporting glory
AFP, Published on 19/08/2013
» Russia on Monday basked in the glory of its triumph at the World Athletics Championships but the event was shadowed by a controversy over homophobia which now risks tarnishing its hosting of the Winter Olympics and World Cup.
French Open men's final: live report
AFP, Published on 09/06/2013
» 1541 GMT: Ferrer says: "I've enjoyed a lot these two weeks. It is the best I have played.
Songkran road accidents: Mostly motorcycles
Jon Fernquest, Published on 19/04/2013
» 321 dead, 3,040 injured, 78.11% motorcycles, 21% no helmet, alcohol 39.11%, speeding 23.59%, 232,600 no helmet violations.
Big cigarette warnings draw dissent
Online Reporters, Published on 12/03/2013
» Two government departments have urged the Public Health Ministry to reconsider its plan to alter the size of the graphic warnings on cigarette packs.
Teen pregnancy: Growing problem in Thailand
Jon Fernquest, Published on 08/03/2013
» Births in Thailand falling but teen births rising fast (43% in last 10 years). Govt looking to follow successful UK teen birth reduction program.
Tricks of the ivory trade
Jon Fernquest, Published on 04/03/2013
» Registration of Thai elephants with micro ID chip under skin, cheap way to save lives of elephants & beat corrupt ivory traders at their game.
Briton arrested in Indonesia over drugs
AFP, Published on 19/02/2013
» JAKARTA - A Briton arrested for marijuana possession in Indonesia's capital Jakarta could face up to 12 years in prison if convicted, a police spokesman said Tuesday.
Traders oppose cigarette warning plan
Online Reporters, Published on 08/02/2013
» The Thai Tobacco Trade Association is opposed to the Public Health Ministry's plan to require the world's largest graphic warning on cigarette packs, because it would affect small traders nationwide, association executive Varaporn Namat said on Friday.