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Taking up the fight against 'fake news'
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 29/08/2019
» The Minister of Digital Economy and Society (DE) Buddhipongse Punnakanta has rolled up his sleeves in his fight against "fake news that is rampant on social media and the internet". Under his plan, the ministry is to launch the "anti-fake news centre", which is expected to be operational in October.
Regime puts journalists in the crosshairs
Spectrum, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 05/03/2017
» Freedom of expression is under threat in the post-coup era, and now Thai journalists are in the firing line. Since last month, the nation's media circle has been shaken by the "bill on rights protection, ethical promotion and standards of media professionals" -- the media rights protection bill -- proposed by the media reform steering panel of the National Reform Steering Assembly (NRSA).
Mind the generation gap
Spectrum, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 17/07/2016
» They wear deep red lipstick modelled after their idol, Taylor Swift. They worship the Apple and Visa brands, and enjoy music ranging from One Direction, DJ Calvin Harris and The 1975, as well as lesser-known performers with niche followings.
Crunch time for the insect industry
Spectrum, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 12/06/2016
» 'Have you tried cricket yet?"The question pops up at the top of the New York-based Exo company's website. It sounds uninviting for those who imagine the whole body of a bug. But don't judge. Scroll down.
Plastic surgeons file 'face off' action
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 17/02/2016
» The Facial Plastic Surgery Association of Thailand lodged a police complaint Tuesday against a "fake doctor" behind a controversial plastic surgery campaign, who allegedly gave country singer Surachai Sombatchareon a facelift last week.
Pharmacists want sales check rule on medicines lifted
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 18/08/2015
» Pharmacists have called on the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to rescind its new regulation requiring drug stores to obtain sales records for three types of everyday medicines that can be used as precursors in making illegal street drugs.
Consumer advocates urge crackdown on false adverts
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 06/11/2014
» Consumer groups are urging state authorities to clamp down on exaggerated radio adverts for health products, which are still rampant in many parts of the country.
Pharmacists step up protests against FDA's drugs bill
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 13/10/2014
» Pharmacists at various hospitals nationwide last week began protesting against a new version of the drugs bill approved by the Council of State (CoS), causing a headache for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which is overseeing the bill's amendment.
Chemists win more time over drugs bill
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 10/10/2014
» About 300 pharmacists rallied at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) headquarters yesterday to protest against a pharmaceutical bill which seeks to allow people other than doctors and pharmacists to dispense drugs.
FDA orders importers to report details on baby milk products
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 07/08/2013
» Importers of baby milk goods are required to report details about the imported materials to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as the agency steps up safety standards for dairy products for infants.