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'Pimple-popping toy' deemed hazardous to children
Post Reporters, Published on 16/07/2025
» The Department of Health (DOH) has launched a campaign to safeguard children against hazardous toys incuding a new "pimple popper".
Life in a dust-free zone
Life, Patipat Janthong, Published on 27/01/2025
» "I want there to be less dust so I won't get sick again," said Surakrit Kiatchaipipat, or "Darwin", with enthusiasm. "Then I can go to school and play outside."
'Toy pods' seen as Trojan horses to addict kids
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 29/05/2024
» The Department of Medical Services (DMS) on Wednesday warned people about spreading “Toy Pods”, the newest generation of e-cigarettes that is now popular among teenagers.
Ukraine's dilemma: Rebuilding amid war
AFP, Published on 23/08/2023
» KHARKIV, Ukraine: Picking her way through charred ruins with a flashlight, Tetiana Bezatosna returned to her apartment after it was pummelled by Russian bombardment. The Ukrainian mother-of-two has little hope it will ever be rebuilt.
There's no excuse to be lost for words
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 06/06/2021
» It is always nice to come across new words and last week I discovered a tiny treasure trove of fancy locution thanks to the Grandiloquent website which specialises in flowery, but genuine language. Grandiloquent means a "pompous or extravagant style of language" and there is plenty of that about.
In beautifying efforts, don't lose sight of reality
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 04/01/2020
» After watching Bangkok governor Aswin Kwanmuang's clip wishing us all well for 2020, I asked myself if I should, in his words, "feel blessed", especially since the reality is the complete opposite.
Port fire sparks scrutiny
Published on 02/06/2019
» When containers aboard the KMTC Hongkong went up in flames last Saturday, officials at Laem Chabang Port were quick to say that the containers were loaded with “dolls and toys” and there were no chemical substances present.
Over 130 injured in chemical blaze
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 26/05/2019
» CHON BURI: One hundred thirty-three people were injured, with at least 80 hospitalised, after cargo containers at Laem Chabang port burst into flames, following a loud bang around dawn.
Shopping for a judge
News, Postbag, Published on 17/03/2019
» Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, leader of the Future Forward Party, in a recent interview with the Bangkok Post, is quoted as saying "The criminal charges against Khun Thaksin [were laid] under the military government … we are proposing to get him back. Reopen the cases against him, and the judge has to be neutral … he has the right to a free and fair trial."
NY sues Walmart, Target for selling toys with high lead levels
AFP, Published on 14/12/2018
» WASHINGTON - New York state authorities on Thursday announced a lawsuit against retail giants Walmart and Target for selling Chinese-made toys that had up to 10 times the legal limit of lead.