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Thai rights body sounds alarm about vaping
Post Reporters, Published on 22/08/2025
» The National Human Rights Commission of Thailand (NHRC) has called for urgent action to tighten regulations on e-cigarettes following a sharp rise in usage among children and adolescents.
Soldiers also suffer stress
Oped, Editorial, Published on 22/08/2025
» The recent tragedy of a 25-year-old soldier who killed himself after he injured two civilians in a shooting in Surin province should not be concealed by the military.
Preserved corpses at ‘HIV temple’ to be cremated
Post Reporters, Published on 21/08/2025
» Authorities will cremate more than 20 preserved corpses found at Wat Phra Bat Nam Phu, long known for caring for people living with HIV/Aids, in Lop Buri on Saturday, following a public outcry over the temple’s long-standing display of Aids patients’ remains in its museum.
One Bangkok Welcomes HSBC Thailand Office
Published on 21/08/2025
» One Bangkok announces a pivotal leasing agreement with HSBC Thailand, marking a significant strategic alliance that reinforces both parties’ shared commitment to be a hub for connecting and supporting businesses, corporates, and institutions locally and globally. Under this landmark partnership, the global financial institution will establish its new Thailand office at One Bangkok Tower 4, one of the most prestigious office buildings in the heart of Bangkok.
Regulation to curb usage of mercury
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 20/08/2025
» Construction of new mercury plants will not be allowed and the use of mercury in industrial processes will be limited in an effort to better protect the environment and human health, says the Industry Ministry.
Why aid workers need protection
Oped, Published on 20/08/2025
» From flood-hit villages in Nepal to conflict-affected areas in Myanmar, midwives, doctors and community responders save lives. These humanitarians are the first to arrive and the last to leave when a crisis strikes. They work in conflict zones, climate disaster areas and displacement camps, often with scarce resources and under constant threat of violence.
Thailand hosts ASEAN vaccine security, workforce dialogue
Published on 19/08/2025
» Bangkok, August 19, 2025 — Thailand, through the National Vaccine Institute (NVI) in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Health, the ASEAN Secretariat, and international partners, hosted the ASEAN Vaccine Security and Self-Reliance (AVSSR) meeting to advance the region’s strategy for vaccine security and self-reliance. The objective was to translate ASEAN’s vaccine strategy into concrete outcomes and promote sustainable regional cooperation. The meeting also reviewed progress under the ASEAN Vaccine Security and Self-Reliance Strategic Plan (2021–2025).
Backing key to growth of character marketing
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 19/08/2025
» Character marketing has room for growth, as non-human characters can convey messages and are loved by the public, says Vithita Group, a Thai media company.
Reclaiming motherhood
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 19/08/2025
» A woman slowly grows into a mother over time. It is a full-time job that never ends until the lights go out. After nine months of pregnancy, she nurtures her child for years until adulthood. Her reward? It is said that the child is the apple of her eye. It is expected for a woman to sacrifice her body, career and everything for this role.
Hong Kong democrat Jimmy Lai given heart monitor for final stretch of marathon trial
Published on 18/08/2025
» HONG KONG - Hong Kong pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai was given medication and a heart monitor on Monday for the start of final submissions in a landmark national security trial after concerns over his health delayed proceedings last week.