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Combating e-cigarettes
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 12/05/2025
» According to a survey by the Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital Mahidol University, 43% of primary students in a school in the Central Region had tried e-cigarettes. Additionally, the number of female students who smoked e-cigarettes was higher than males.
Paris retrospective celebrates frail David Hockney
AFP, Published on 08/04/2025
» PARIS - Increasingly frail but with undimmed passion, Britain's David Hockney has put aside his health worries to shape what he describes as the biggest exhibition of his vast career.
Vape dilemma heats up
Oped, Editorial, Published on 15/03/2025
» Photos of Chorayuth Chatupornprasith, MP of the People's Party, vaping in parliament have caused a stir, especially as there are parliamentary moves to revise policies for e-cigarettes, which are currently illegal in Thailand.
Brazil shares vape-ban success story
Published on 02/07/2024
» Brazilian tobacco experts have backed Thailand’s ban on e-cigarettes, noting that Brazil’s 14-year ban has led to a continued decrease in traditional cigarette smoking without a corresponding increase in e-cigarette usage and recommended using medical evidence to counter tobacco company lobbying.
Rise of the killer 'toys'
Oped, Editorial, Published on 31/05/2024
» As we celebrate World No Tobacco Day today, society, especially parents, are facing a new challenge -- the rise of young smokers and deceptively packaged but harmful tobacco products like "toy pods", the fifth generation of e-cigarettes designed to be both collectable and appealing to youngsters.
Police urge joint effort in vape war
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 16/04/2024
» The Consumer Protection Police Division (CPPD) is asking for a concerted push to help protect Thai youths from the negative health consequences posed by e-cigarettes.
Kids drawn to vaping despite proven health risks
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 16/04/2024
» They can look harmlessly cute, coming in bright cartoon-like colours and with various tempting flavours.
Turkmenistan vows to end smoking within two years
AFP, Published on 08/06/2023
» ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan: Turkmenistan's authoritarian leader launched an "unprecedented" anti-smoking crusade on Thursday, ordering the Central Asia country to rid itself completely of tobacco within two years.
We need to stay on track for a healthier future
Oped, Published on 31/05/2023
» Over the course of the 20th century, tobacco smoking killed around 100 million people, most of whom lived in today's rich countries. Today the health burdens of smoking are moving from high-income to low- and middle-income countries. Some estimates even suggest that one billion people could die from tobacco use over the 21st century.
Epic wins for BBDO in asia and MENAP at the Epica this year focusing on impact first
Published on 19/12/2022
» In contrast to other design and advertising awards, the Epica Awards are judged by the industry's press, composed of 35 editors and senior reporters from marketing magazines. Out of the 3099 entries that were made this year, some work took home top honours. Among those who got recognised for their work were IMPACT BBDO, BBDO India and BBDO Bangkok.