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In the 'kingdom of silence', the caged bird raps
Oped, Published on 18/07/2025
» In Syria, the caged bird raps. On my first night imprisoned, I began to write:
Govt to outline its achievements
News, Post Reporters, Published on 15/07/2025
» The government is preparing to outline its major accomplishments, focusing on efforts to tackle call centre scams and the illegal e-cigarette trade, as well as progress on the proposed 20-baht flat-rate electric train fare, according to Dr Prommin Lertsuridej, secretary-general to the prime minister.
Rules for portable batteries on planes are changing. Here’s what to know.
New York Times, Published on 18/03/2025
» NEW YORK — The rules around flying with portable batteries are becoming increasingly confusing as some airlines in Asia change their policies, citing the risk of fires.
Task force to scrutinise imported goods
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 06/02/2025
» The Customs Department has set up a special task force to inspect the standards of imported goods to prevent substandard items from flooding the local market, especially those from China.
Choked by pollution
Life, Published on 25/11/2024
» Prof Rawiwan Oranratmanee was an impressively health-conscious person. Her routine workout included yoga, jogging and cycling, among others. Yet at the age of only 55, she was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer.
Curing loneliness
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 18/11/2024
» Studies have shown that loneliness and isolation can have a negative health impact, comparable to risks associated with smoking up to 15 cigarettes or drinking six glasses of alcohol per day.
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.
Demands grow for specific law on electric cigarettes
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 02/08/2024
» Deputy Public Health Minister Thanakrit Jitareerat is calling for the introduction of a separate law to restrict the use and sales of e-cigarettes in Thailand, saying existing laws have proved to be ineffective.
New vape crackdown looms to protect kids
News, Published on 01/06/2024
» Authorities will take urgent action to combat the illegal use of electric cigarettes, saying it is important to suppress them as makers are increasingly preying on children, putting their health at risk.
$9.5 bn of key metals in overlooked electronic waste: UN
AFP, Published on 12/10/2023
» PARIS - Consumers discard or possess disused electronic goods containing raw materials critical for the green energy transition and worth almost $10 billion every year, the United Nations said on Thursday.