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Sek pulls out the stops, win for cop-abusing teen
News, Mae Moo, Published on 07/01/2018
» Rocker Sek Loso's former wife says she is willing to go back to the man she has chastised publicly since their messy divorce three years ago as he grapples with serious legal charges that could put him behind bars.
Breathing uneasy: smog spurs health problems in New Delhi
Spectrum, Published on 07/01/2018
» When air quality levels in New Delhi rose over 40 times above the World Health Organisation's (WHO) safe limit, Rai, former president of the Indian Tour Agents Association, suffered a major asthma attack.
No need for a rush on bans
News, Editorial, Published on 15/01/2018
» While most people agree with the statement that we live in a complicated world, a huge number argue for what they claim to be simple solutions. Nowhere is this more common than in addressing criminal, anti-social or harmful goods and behaviour. Some people favour strict laws that ban goods and behaviour. But bans almost never result in completely halting their target. In most cases, regulation beats bans hands down.
Remembering to not forget
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 16/01/2018
» Still Alice, the 2014 film about a linguistic professor and her family facing challenges as she is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, gives the world a glimpse of how it would be like living with a person losing her memory. In reality, not every case is like that.
Philip Morris bets on a smoke-free future
Business, Published on 16/01/2018
» Philip Morris International is switching its strategy to emphasise its heat-not-burn tobacco products, which, according to studies submitted to the US Food and Drug Administration, contain less harmful agents than traditional cigarettes.
Prayad targets wins on 3 tours
Sports, Published on 18/01/2018
» Singapore: Prayad Marksaeng is feeling tip-top and ready to begin the defence of his title at the US$1 million SMBC Singapore Open today.
Marijuana high jinks
News, Editorial, Published on 24/01/2018
» The government is still unable to articulate a coherent policy on currently illicit drugs. While there obviously is some support inside the cabinet to liberalise laws, no rational programme has yet emerged. Senior ministers up to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha refuse to touch the subject. And the same situation holds within the Royal Thai Police. Police departments concerned support a new policy of liberalisation but at headquarters, the police chief still can't get past the failed war on drugs.
Heart attack risk high with one cigarette a day: study
AFP, Published on 25/01/2018
» Just one cigarette a day carries nearly half the risk for heart attack and stroke as smoking a full pack of 20, according to a large-scale study published Thursday.
D-Day for beach smokers approaches
News, Chaiwat Satyaem, Published on 28/01/2018
» From Thursday, smokers who drop cigarette butts on beaches will face hefty fines and a possible jail term.
Smoking ban at 24 beaches in force from Thursday
Online Reporters, Published on 31/01/2018
» When the clock ticks into Thursday, 24 beaches in 15 provinces will be declared no-smoking zones, with hefty penalties for violators.