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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.
Formaldehyde found in e-cig samples, dept says
News, Post Reporters, Published on 30/11/2024
» The Department of Disease Control (DDC) has warned that formaldehyde was found in samples of e-cigarette liquids sold illegally in Thailand and that the aerosol of the chemical can cause cancer.
Cash boost for mental health
News, Post Reporters, Published on 28/01/2023
» The cabinet has approved a budget worth 686 million baht for the mental health service network development project to help alleviate a shortage in psychiatrists and psychotherapists.
Teens face pandemic woes
News, Post Reporters, Published on 23/05/2022
» Thailand Policy Lab says many Thai teens have expressed their worries on social media through more than 100,000 messages, signalling a possible mental health problem among youths.
Cannabis linked to learning problems
News, Post Reporters, Published on 26/02/2022
» The Centre for Addiction Studies has warned of the long-term side effects of consuming cannabis as the number of users in Thailand rapidly rises.
Suicide-mitigation measures to be stepped up
Post Reporters, Published on 13/01/2022
» More action is needed to counter the rising rate of suicide, especially among young people, the national mental health committee said on Thursday.
Anutin: we'll do better from now on
News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/06/2021
» About 1.6 million more doses of AstraZeneca vaccine are being delivered this week as the Public Health Ministry promises a more effective distribution in future.
Thais living with bipolar 'in the tens of thousands'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 31/03/2021
» Tens of thousands of people are believed to be suffering from bipolar disorder, a mental illness that could fuel suicidal tendencies, according to the Public Health Ministry.
'Suicidal' judge transferred to Chiang Mai
News, Post Reporters, Published on 19/11/2019
» The Judicial Commission on Monday resolved to transfer Judge Khanakorn Pianchana -- who made headlines after shooting himself in court over alleged interference in a case he was handling -- to Chiang Mai until further notice, according to the Office of the Court of Justice.
Suicide rate rising, govt says
News, Post Reporters, Published on 04/07/2019
» Every hour, six people in Thailand attempt suicide, or 53,000 people every year resulting in about 4,000 taking their own life, according to the Department of Mental Health.