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Charter readings done 'by year end'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 18/11/2025
» Parliament is expected to finish the readings of the constitution amendments by the end of the year, so the cabinet can ask the Election Commission (EC) to start the referendum planning process by mid-January next year, Prime Minister's Office Minister Paradorn Prissanananthakul said yesterday.
Cabinet discusses next co‑pay scheme phase
Post Reporters, Published on 16/11/2025
» The cabinet will formally discuss the second phase of the Khon La Khrueng Plus (Co‑Pay Plus) scheme on Tuesday, with a rollout expected early next year, says Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas.
Anti-smoking foundation sounds e-ciggie warning
News, Post Reporters, Published on 05/11/2025
» The Action on Smoking and Health Foundation has called on the government to take decisive action against the rising use of e-cigarettes, particularly among young people.
Thai rights body sounds alarm about vaping
Post Reporters, Published on 22/08/2025
» The National Human Rights Commission of Thailand (NHRC) has called for urgent action to tighten regulations on e-cigarettes following a sharp rise in usage among children and adolescents.
Challenges aplenty await central bank chief
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 14/07/2025
» As the search for the next governor of the Bank of Thailand nears its conclusion, with cabinet approval of the chosen candidate expected within days, attention is rapidly shifting to the challenges awaiting the appointee.
New route, airline policy to boost secondary Thai cities: ministry
Post Reporters, Published on 01/06/2025
» Thailand's Transport Ministry has fleshed out its "New Route-New Airline" initiative to promote aviation tourism to secondary cities by cutting carriers' landing and parking fees in those provinces.
Govt reduces rice export licence fees
Post Reporters, Published on 19/05/2025
» The government has relaxed export restrictions to allow small-scale farmers to sell rice to world markets as it seeks to end a monopoly in the sector.
Tiered tax system on cigarettes under fire
News, Post Reporters, Published on 03/05/2025
» Academics have criticised the tiered tax system currently applied to cigarettes, and called on the government to restructure it to a single excise tax rate as recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO).
E-cigarettes, e-baraku now specifically prohibited for students
News, Post Reporters, Published on 07/01/2025
» The cabinet has approved the designation of electronic cigarettes and electronic baraku as prohibited items for students, with four levels of punishment, as proposed by the Ministry of Education..
Health advocates denounce e-cigarette legalisation plans
News, Post Reporters, Published on 06/12/2024
» Scholars and health experts have voiced their opposition to the House special committee on e-cigarettes' advice to control its use in the country, saying the recommendations reflect the committee's pro-smoking stance.