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'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.
Backing sought for OECD bid
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 15/03/2024
» Thailand is seeking Germany's support in its bid to become a member of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said.
Srettha to meet global leaders
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 17/11/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin will on Friday meet with several world leaders, including US President Joe Biden, as San Francisco hosts the 2023 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) Summit.
EVs may replace old govt vehicles
News, Post Reporters, Published on 20/10/2023
» The government plans to replace old government vehicles with electric vehicles (EVs) in response to the national goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, according to a Government House source.
Workers to feel pinch of grinding economy
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 01/01/2020
» Workers' wages won't stretch very far this year amid a protracted economic slowdown that will hit pockets hard, say experts and labour leaders.
PM says 'abandon cars'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 01/02/2019
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is urging people in Bangkok to abandon their cars and instead use public transport, saying the haze which has choked the capital is mainly caused by vehicles.
Excise rejig could boost electric vehicles
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 19/11/2018
» The Excise Department could revise its tax structure for conventional cars by tightening greenhouse gas emission limits in a push to encourage electric vehicle (EV) production and usage in Thailand.
Charging up the EV market
Business, Piyachart Maikaew, Published on 18/09/2017
» The government is offering full support to electrical vehicle (EV) manufacturers, including a series of excise tax cuts and promotional privileges that have attracted car assemblers to invest in the sector as a means to prop up sales of the eco-friendly vehicles. But there are hiccups that could potentially thwart the government's EV vision as high pricing and job losses come into play.
Toyota speeds up China EV plan
Published on 22/07/2017
» NAGOYA, JAPAN: Toyota Motor Corp is considering beginning mass production of electric vehicles in China as early as 2019, as the Chinese government plans to require carmakers to build a minimum number of environmentally friendly vehicles, a source familiar with the matter said on Saturday.