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Local action 'key' to improving health
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 07/04/2026
» Rio de Janeiro: The World Health Organization (WHO) has underscored the critical role cities play in advancing global health, noting that more than half of the world's population now lives in urban areas -- a figure projected to rise to nearly 70% by 2050.
Flood committee 'not needed'
Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 06/12/2025
» Opposition leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, party‑list MP and head of the People's Party (PP), has issued an open letter to Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul criticising the government's decision to form a committee to draw lessons from the recent flooding, arguing the move is inappropriate.
Govt warns on co-pay scheme
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 23/10/2025
» The government has issued a stern warning to both consumers and merchants participating in the Khon La Khrueng Plus scheme, stressing that selling or misusing the benefit without genuine transactions constitutes a criminal offence.
Three cities honoured for public health achievements at Paris summit
Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 20/03/2025
» PARIS: Three cities were recognised for their achievements in preventing noncommunicable diseases and injuries on Thursday during the annual Partnership for Healthy Cities Summit in the French capital.
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.
Thailand's green transition: Embracing the electric vehicle wave
Life, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 27/09/2023
» Pinpawee Pulsawad, a 38-year-old owner of a maid services company in Saraburi province, harbours no regrets about her decision to purchase an electric car for her daily commute.
Bangkok revealed as the third-best destination for backpackers in 2023
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 11/04/2023
» Approximately 44 million backpacking trips are taken each year, with research estimating the average spend per trip as $4,111 (2017).
Hong Kong keen on Thai investors
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 16/01/2023
» Hong kong: Thai startups are being encouraged to explore business opportunities in Hong Kong, after Beijing eased its Covid-19 rules and reopened borders on Jan 8.
Korea welcomes back Thai workers
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 09/08/2021
» Thailand is now one of six major countries sending workers under the Employment Permit System (EPS) policy to work in Korea which is now welcoming back migrant workers from abroad after the Covid-19 pandemic.
Huawei banking on Thai market
Business, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 23/10/2019
» Huawei, a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices, is considering Thailand as its main market for 5G ecosystem development and use in Southeast Asia, says its senior executive.