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New campaign to curb children's vape use
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 07/06/2024
» The National Health Commission Office (NHCO) has agreed on five principles to prevent e-cigarette use among children and adolescents, as studies show that the earlier a person starts using tobacco, the higher the chance of developing an addictive lifelong habit.
Poll on workplace abuse triggers alarm
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 05/06/2024
» Activists are pressing for equality, respect for human dignity and safe office environments to prevent sexual exploitation and harassment in the workplace, following a recent survey in which one-quarter of office workers had observed some kind of sexual harassment in their places of work.
Communities rise up against mining
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 05/06/2024
» A number of communities are preparing to take legal action against the cabinet in the wake of its approval late last year of a master plan for mining activity in the country, which they claim will destroy their living habitats and the environment.
'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.
Network protests relisting plan
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 25/05/2024
» The Cannabis Future Network completely disagrees with the Public Health Ministry’s efforts to put cannabis buds back on the narcotics list, and it will protest at Government House next Tuesday, Prasitchai Nunual, secretary-general of the group, said.
Bogus ‘healers’ could face legal action
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 23/05/2024
» The Ministry of Public Health has warned people who claim to have healing powers that they can face charges with jail terms of up to eight years.
Lop Buri monkey blitz resumes
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 22/05/2024
» National parks officials will resume an operation to remove troublesome monkeys from the city of Lop Buri on Friday to reduce the conflict between residents and the primate population there.
Ministry welcomes return of two valued artifacts by New York's Met
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 21/05/2024
» The Ministry of Culture has officially welcomed the return of two highly valued ancient artifacts by an esteemed New York museum as a significant milestone in collaboration between Thailand and the United States.
Lop Buri’s monkey move begins
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 15/05/2024
» Authorities on Wednesday began to relocate the first batch of macaques that have occupied parts of downtown Lop Buri, endangered pedestrians and brought business to a halt.
Alarm bells ring as Covid situation worsens
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 13/05/2024
» Experts are becoming concerned about the worsening Covid-19 situation over the past weeks, with health authorities issuing warnings on the spread of the new Omicron sub-variants.