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Alarm as e-smoking rate 'increases 10-fold' in a year
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 15/02/2024
» Authorities are pushing for stricter policies to control the spread of electronic cigarettes after the number of smokers increased tenfold in recent years.
Phuket tourism office aims to banish low-season blues
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 04/01/2024
» Phuket: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT)'s Phuket office will continue promoting the province as a year-round destination with no official low season, according to office director Lertchai Wangtrakuldee.
Flu, dengue and Covid top 2023 infectious disease charts
Post Reporters, Published on 31/12/2023
» Infuenza, haemorrhagic dengue fever and Covid-19 have been the most widespread infectious diseases in Thailand this year, according to the Department of Disease Control.
TikTok may open training centre
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 17/11/2023
» TikTok has expressed interest in setting up a training centre in Thailand for Thai users to promote Thai food and soft power as tax incentives will be offered to the company, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said.
Ex-MFP MP sought by micro-party
News, Post Reporters, Published on 06/11/2023
» Thai Civilized Party, a micro-party which did not win a single House seat in the May 14 election, is courting Wuttiphong Thonglour, a former Move Forward Party member who was expelled over sexual harassment allegations.
2023's influenza cases jump 5-fold
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 12/10/2023
» The number of influenza cases in 2023 has risen fivefold when compared to last year's monthly averages and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is now warning against buying artificial influenza antiviral pills labelled oseltamivir that have been smuggled into the country.
Japan start-ups target global challenges
News, Post Reporters, Published on 06/10/2023
» A number of Japanese start-ups have showcased their inventions aimed at improving global food security, facilitating green and efficient agricultural practices and contributing to the fight against global warming.
5m Chinese likely from visa-free policy
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 26/09/2023
» At least five million Chinese tourists are expected to visit Thailand by the end of the year after the government's visa-free policy for China and Kazakhstan went into effect on Monday, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Ban recreational use of cannabis, official says
Post Reporters, Published on 24/09/2023
» Cannabis use for recreational purposes should be totally banned, and parts of the plant with a high content of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) should be reinstated as narcotics on the list of narcotics, according to Dr Rasmon Kalayasiri, director of the Centre for Addiction Studies.
Official left facing chop for tree sales
News, Post Reporters, Published on 26/08/2023
» A senior forestry official based in Kalasin has been transferred pending a fact-finding probe into the disappearance of Siamese rosewood worth 1 million baht from the compound of a municipal office in Yang Talat district.