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Health advocates denounce e-cigarette legalisation plans
News, Post Reporters, Published on 06/12/2024
» Scholars and health experts have voiced their opposition to the House special committee on e-cigarettes' advice to control its use in the country, saying the recommendations reflect the committee's pro-smoking stance.
More medicines made free for patients
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 05/12/2024
» The National Drug System Development Committee has added more drugs to the national list of essential medicines that patients can benefit from free of charge.
Labour rights in a mutating world
News, Vitit Muntarbhorn, Published on 02/12/2024
» The world of work is undergoing significant changes amidst risks in a precarious setting. The poly-crisis surrounding the workplace ranges from health risks from global warming and climate change to political constraints and demographic changes with an ageing population in several parts of the world. The challenge is thus to respond with more preparedness in the life cycle of existence, where work is a major contributor to not only human livelihood but also self-esteem, a sense of purpose and a sense of belonging. In particular, the following issues thus deserve greater attention.
"EGAT Unveils Plans for Carbon Neutrality by 2030"
Published on 29/11/2024
» The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) reaffirmed its commitment to achieving carbon neutrality by 2030 during its participation in a side event at the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, held in Baku, Azerbaijan. Representing EGAT, Professor Dr. Pisut Painmanakul participated in the seminar “Energy Transition towards Carbon Neutrality”, where the organisation presented its strategic framework under the 4D1E policy and highlighted its progress in renewable energy initiatives.
Treaty could end our plastic crisis
Oped, Published on 29/11/2024
» On Nov 13, a coalition of 160 civil society organisations in Thailand made a historic plea, submitting a joint statement urging the Thai government to champion a strong Global Plastics Treaty at the upcoming fifth and final negotiations in Busan, South Korea. This treaty, initiated in 2022, aims to establish a legally binding global framework to address plastic pollution across its entire life cycle.
Thai Union’s Strategy 2030 Eyes USD 7 Billion Revenue
Published on 25/11/2024
» Aiming to double earnings and lead in marine health and nutrition, Thai Union’s transformative plan targets substantial growth by 2030.
Govt gets tips to run economy
News, Published on 25/11/2024
» The government is mulling a white paper containing proposals on ways to revitalise the flagging economy, in the hope of reaching a 3% growth rate by the end of next year.
Thailand's Eastern Economic Corridor to include Prachin Buri
Post Reporters, Published on 24/11/2024
» The government is planning to expand the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) to include the eastern province of Prachin Buri, in the hope of turning it into a hub for health and tourism for senior citizens.
Hoping to break its duck
News, Published on 23/11/2024
» The drum is rolling once again for the People’s Party (PP), now fired up to win tomorrow’s local election in Udon Thani, a political heartland of the ruling Pheu Thai Party, which it managed to tap into in last year’s general election.
People's Party seeks a provincial win
Published on 23/11/2024
» The drum is rolling once again for the People's Party (PP), now fired up to win Sunday's local election in Udon Thani, a political heartland of the ruling Pheu Thai Party, which it managed to tap into in last year's general election.