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EU proposes mandatory microchips for dogs and cats
AFP, Published on 19/06/2025
» STRASBOURG, France - Compulsory microchipping, as well as bans on ear-cropping and tail-docking, are among a set of new rules to protect cats and dogs that European lawmakers are due to vote on Thursday.
Lesser spotted leopards in peril
News, Published on 05/05/2025
» In light of Saturday's International Leopard Day, we need to raise an urgent question: How long can we "celebrate" an event that now marks a countdown to the day these majestic creatures go extinct and become a thing of the past?
Deputy PM calls for new department
News, Post Reporters, Published on 01/05/2025
» Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul proposed establishing a dedicated department to handle immigration matters.
First national census in 15 years begins
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 08/04/2025
» A new national census has begun to collect updated demographic data that will help address key trends such as declining birth rates, an ageing population, labour shortages and a growing foreign population.
Govt ramps up iris scanning for migrant workers
News, Published on 26/03/2025
» The Ministry of Public Health has proposed that the cabinet greenlight an iris-scanning system for nationwide use in registering migrant workers to ensure their right to proper healthcare services.
'Real' digital wallets to debut in Q2
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 12/03/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra yesterday reaffirmed that the digital wallet scheme would continue according to the party's election manifesto promise.
Free internet offer to help the disabled
News, Post Reporters, Published on 26/02/2025
» A memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been signed to provide free internet connections to disabled people registered with the Social Development and Human Security Ministry.
Next phase of digital wallet scheme set to commence
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/01/2025
» The Finance Ministry is poised to transfer 10,000 baht per person to eligible seniors under the digital wallet project, estimated to number 3.5-4 million people, in the next phase starting Jan 27.
Tax reforms being studied, but remain on the agenda
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 03/01/2025
» The government remains committed to tax reform, but insists implementation as a comprehensive package encompassing value-added tax (VAT), corporate income tax and personal income tax to enhance the country's competitiveness while minimising the impact on vulnerable groups.
Babies born to Myanmar mums 'not entitled to free treatment'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 19/12/2024
» Babies of Myanmar parentage born at a border hospital in Thailand are not entitled to receive free healthcare coverage like Thai nationals even though they are automatically issued with a 13-digit identification number, the National Health Security Office (NHSO) said on Wednesday.