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Brazil leads on school meals, curbs processed foods
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 07/04/2026
» Rio de Janeiro: Brazil's national school meal programme is being hailed as a global model for ensuring children's right to healthy food, even as the country battles industry resistance to broader regulations on ultra-processed products.
Event to highlight Thai 'soft power'
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 07/07/2025
» The government is inviting the public to attend "Splash -- Soft Power Forum 2025", touted as Southeast Asia's largest soft power showcase, from Tuesday to Friday at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok.
Trade groups call for peace along border after skirmish
Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 03/06/2025
» Phnom Penh: The Thai Business Council in Cambodia (TBCC) has expressed concerns about border tensions between Thailand and Cambodia and has sought immediate intervention from both governments to ensure stable trade relations.
Thai PM to visit Vietnam this week
Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 11/05/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra will visit Vietnam on May 15-16 for talks aimed at strengthening bilateral relations, with both nations set to upgrade their partnership to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership — the highest tier of diplomatic relations Vietnam offers its allies.
Banks roll out relief measures for victims
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 31/03/2025
» Eight state-owned banks have introduced relief measures for victims of the earthquake including debt repayment suspension and low-interest loans, says deputy government spokesman Anukul Prueksanusak.
WHO keeps focus amid US cuts
Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 24/03/2025
» The World Health Organization (WHO) is concerned about the effects of United States budget cuts and policy changes, a senior WHO executive has said.
Thailand cracks down on nominee businesses
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 13/02/2025
» Authorities have prosecuted 820 cases of nominee businesses that caused nearly 12.5 billion baht in damages, and identified over 200,000 mule accounts nationwide.
Thai PM tackles air quality in first TV address slot
Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 02/02/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on Sunday broadcast her first monthly TV address to the nation, summing up her work and the government’s achievements since the year began.
Cabinet nod for VAT cut extension
Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 18/09/2024
» The cabinet has approved an extension of the 7% value-added tax (VAT) reduction for another year, aiming to alleviate the impact of the cost of living and boost consumer spending.
Signs of hope amid HIV ‘second wave’
Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 03/08/2024
» The recent spike in HIV infections among groups of young people in the Asia Pacific region is a serious concern, and countries need to invest more in prevention and intervention, says Eamonn Murphy, the UNAIDS regional director for Asia Pacific and Eastern Europe Central Asia.