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Kids blow B27k a year on vaping
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 22/12/2024
» Young Thai vapers spend an average of 26,994 baht a year, or 2,245 baht a month, on the habit, mostly from money given to them by their parents as living allowances, a recent survey found.
Allowing foreign pilots ‘has helped cut fares’
Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 07/12/2024
» Permission granted to foreign pilots to operate flights in Thailand is a temporary measure designed to address a surge in flight demand that local operators have been unable to meet, says the Ministry of Transport.
Govt 'broke election vow': ex-MP
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 31/10/2024
» Former Democrat Party MP Thepthai Senpong has accused the ruling Pheu Thai Party of breaking its promise made during last year's general election to look into problems surrounding the lese majeste law and find a way to resolve them.
Handout recipients urged to avoid alcohol
Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 29/09/2024
» Anti-drunk driving campaigners are urging recipients of the government’s 10,000-baht cash handout not to spend the money on alcohol, in order to prevent accidents.
10K payees told to avoid alcohol
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 29/09/2024
» A network of anti-drunk driving groups is urging recipients of the government's 10,000-baht cash handout not to spend the money on alcohol, to prevent accidents.
400-baht daily wage plan set to go ahead
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 09/09/2024
» Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn insists on increasing the daily wage to 400 baht nationwide on Oct 1 despite concerns that the rise will harm businesses.
Substandard Chinese goods causing alarm in Thailand
Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 12/08/2024
» The influx of cheap and substandard goods from China via both online and physical platforms has become a critical issue in Thailand, with various parties expressing concerns about its impact on Thai businesses and consumer welfare.
Concerns about foreign property perks downplayed
Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 06/07/2024
» The government has played down concerns raised over the possible negative impacts of its proposal to increase the foreign ownership quota for condominiums to 75% and extend land leasehold terms to 99 years.
Govt gets 'satisfactory' grade
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 03/06/2024
» The results of a recent National Statistical Office (NSO) study show that about 44% of respondents are satisfied with the government's performance during its first six months in office, according to spokesman Chai Wacharonke.
Krabi dugongs died ‘in search of food’
Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 11/05/2024
» A marine biologist is attributing the recent deaths of four dugongs in Krabi to a seagrass degradation crisis that forced the animals to leave their protected habitats in search of food.