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GENERAL

Taxes on salt and fat considered

Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/11/2024

» The Ministry of Finance is studying the feasibility of imposing taxes on products containing salt and fat as a preventive health measure.

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WORLD

UK proposes ‘historic’ anti-smoking law

Published on 05/11/2024

» LONDON - The British government has introduced a new bill aimed at creating the first “smoke-free generation”, as part of a plan to ease pressure on the National Health Service.

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LIFE

Love wins

Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 29/10/2024

» Behind the success of some men are the women in their lives. This is exactly the case for two male artists, Nuttawut Kaiwansin and Veeravoot Phumdong, who won prestigious awards in the Italthai Portrait Prize 2024 for portraits of their significant other.

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WORLD

Yes, ambassadors can get away with murder

New York Times, Published on 19/10/2024

» LONDON - On Monday, the Canadian government accused India's high commissioner, the equivalent of an ambassador in Commonwealth countries, and five other diplomats of participating in a vast criminal conspiracy that used homicide and extortion to silence critics of India living in Canada.

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OPINION

Temple, state forever tied at the hip

Oped, Published on 12/10/2024

» On Oct 2, the Lower House rejected a bill to liberalise the liquor industry. Such a decision reflects the desire of Thai policymakers and legislators to control and reduce alcohol consumption and related industries. Earlier this year, the bicameral parliament passed the strictest alcohol control act to date -- a complete prohibition of alcoholic advertisements and sponsorships, regardless of whether they are explicit or implicit.

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THAILAND

Rehab push to address youth vaping

News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 08/10/2024

» The Public Health Ministry is looking to rehabilitate 20,000 young vape users as part of its measures to suppress the spread of e-cigarettes, Minister Somsak Thepsutin said.

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THAILAND

Poll: One-third of Thai handout recipients not sure they'll back govt

Online Reporters, Published on 06/10/2024

» Just over one-third of Thais are still undecided whether they will support the government once they have received 10,000 baht under its flagship stimulus handout scheme, according to an opinion survey by the National Institute of Development Administration, Nida Poll.

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THAILAND

Tax evasion fines ‘could reach B2.5bn’

Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 05/10/2024

» The Excise Department expects to collect nearly 2.5 billion baht in fines in cases involving smuggling of untaxed goods in the 2024 fiscal year that ended on Sept 30.

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LIFE

Carbon monoxide in cigarette smoke harms health

Life, Published on 01/10/2024

» DEAR DOCTORS: My understanding is that nicotine and tar are what hurt you when you smoke cigarettes. But you recently said there's also carbon monoxide in cigarette smoke, and that it's even more dangerous. Can you please explain? I want my husband to quit, and this may help.

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THAILAND

Bangkok hospital director promises 'gas chambers' for defiant smokers

Online Reporters, Published on 08/09/2024

» The director of Mongkutwattana Hospital in Bangkok has vowed to lock defiant smokers on his premises in “gas chambers” until they inhale 100% of their cigarette smoke.