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Thailand considers excise tax hikes on imported EVs
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 18/07/2025
» The Ministry of Finance is studying the imposition of a higher excise tax on imported electric vehicles (EVs) that use a low proportion of local content.
Tourism industry likes Thaksin’s ‘CEO governor’ idea
Published on 18/07/2025
» Tourism operators agree with former premier Thaksin Shinawatra’s proposal for “CEO governors” — a policy he introduced two decades ago with mixed results — but say there must be checks to ensure transparency and that work is carried out effectively.
Samitivej Launches Medical-Grade Skincare for Children
Published on 17/07/2025
» Samitivej International Children's Hospital launches bear & bloom, a skincare range for children developed by paediatric allergists and immunologists. Bringing hospital-grade expertise into your child’s daily care at home.
University fee subsidies linked to growth agenda
Post Reporters, Published on 16/07/2025
» More scholarships will be made available to address national priorities, including artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductors and soft power sectors such as food, tourism and sports, according to Thailand’s new higher education minister.
Suriya defends fare policy
News, Post Reporters, Published on 16/07/2025
» The government's 20-baht flat fare policy for electric train rides is intended to help ease financial burdens on commuters, and not to benefit private investors, Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit said on Tuesday.
MRC to the rescue
News, Editorial, Published on 12/07/2025
» A planned trip by the Mekong River Commission (MRC), a regional body tasked with overseeing the use of the Mekong River, to evaluate the transboundary water pollution in northern Thailand has given local villagers cause for optimism regarding this crisis.
Mexican fishermen join fight to save extraordinary amphibian
AFP, Published on 10/07/2025
» SAN JERóNIMO PURENCHECUARO — After decades working as a fisherman on a high-altitude Mexican lake, Froylan Correa is now helping to save an endangered amphibian with gills resembling a lion's mane and a remarkable regenerative ability.
Health Dept rejects child arsenic level allegations
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 10/07/2025
» The Department of Health has rejected claims that two children living near the Kok River in Chiang Mai were found with excessive levels of arsenic in their bodies, following growing concerns over heavy metal contamination linked to mining activities in Myanmar.
June was hottest on record in western Europe: EU monitor
AFP, Published on 09/07/2025
» PARIS - Western Europe sweltered through its hottest June on record last month, as "extreme" temperatures blasted the region in punishing back-to-back heatwaves, the EU climate monitor Copernicus said Wednesday.
Cabinet approves B20 Bangkok train fare cap
Online Reporters, Published on 08/07/2025
» The cabinet on Tuesday approved a plan to cap all train fares in Greater Bangkok at 20 baht from Oct 1 to help commuters reduce travel costs and entice drivers to switch to mass transit.