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Most parents back vape ban: study
News, Post Reporters, Published on 15/09/2023
» Most parents of students agree the new government should maintain the current ban on the import and sale of e-cigarettes, citing the potential health risk, according to the Research Centre for Social and Business Development (SAB).
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The untouchable tax
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 04/09/2023
» Since the introduction of value-added tax (VAT) in Thailand in 1992, no government has dared to increase the rate because of concerns regarding the economic impact, the greater burden in terms of living expenses, and most importantly how politically unpopular such a move would appear.
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Air pollution greatest global threat to human health, says benchmark study
AFP, Published on 29/08/2023
» WASHINGTON - Air pollution is more dangerous to the health of the average person on planet Earth than smoking or alcohol, with the threat worsening in its global epicenter South Asia even as China fast improves, a study showed Tuesday.
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New govt urged to step up tobacco rules
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 27/08/2023
» The Action on Smoking and Health Foundation is urging the new government to continue the e-cigarette ban while reducing the number of cigarette packs people can bring into the country tax-free.
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Skeleton saint Santa Muerte attracts devotees among US Latinos
AFP, Published on 18/08/2023
» NEW YORK - Standing before an elaborate altar in her living room in New York, Arely Vazquez explains the pledge she made to Santa Muerte -- or Saint Death -- after surviving pancreas surgery 17 years ago: that she would honor her "little skeleton" by throwing a festival of thanksgiving each year.
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Carbon from industry added to the tax mix
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 11/08/2023
» The Excise Department says the carbon tax structure will include carbon emitted by the industrial supply chain in the future.
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Struggling French tobacco shops sell bitcoin for cash
By Bangkok Post
Posted at 10/01/2019 Clip length 01:29
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Underaged tobacco farmers face hazardous conditions
By Reuters
Posted at 26/05/2016 Clip length 01:25
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US family reaches deal over cells harvested in 1950s
AFP, Published on 02/08/2023
» WASHINGTON - A US biotechnology company has reached a settlement with the family of Henrietta Lacks, an African-American woman whose cells were used for groundbreaking medical research without her consent.
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France seeks answers after week of rioting
AFP, Published on 04/07/2023
» PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron was on Tuesday to meet with hundreds of French officials to begin exploring the "deeper reasons" for the country's plunge into riots after the killing of a teenager at a traffic stop.
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Baiya working on 'milestone' cancer treatment from tobacco plant
News, Published on 02/07/2023
» A Thai plant-based pharmaceutical company has produced antibodies against cancer from tobacco and undertaken successful trials using lab animals, it said.
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9% of youth smoke illegal vapes, study finds
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 30/06/2023
» An estimated 9.1% of young people in Thailand use e-cigarettes, mostly due to peer pressure and the influence of their friends, according to the results of a survey by the Department of Health Service Support (DHSS).
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