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Rama VI Road declared smoke-free
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 14/02/2026
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has declared Rama VI Road a smoke-free area as part of its push to promote a "Healthy City" environment.
Vapes laced with anaesthetic on the rise
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 22/11/2025
» The Department of Medical Sciences (DMS) has warned the public that e-cigarettes are being increasingly laced with etomidate, a dangerous anaesthetic, posing severe health risks, particularly to the brain and respiratory system.
Killer disease spike bodes ill for future, new national survey finds
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 09/11/2025
» Thailand is facing worsening public health trends that could fuel a surge in non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in coming years, says the latest National Health Examination Survey (NHES).
6-year-olds now vaping, survey finds
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 04/09/2025
» A recent nationwide survey by the Department of Health Service Support (DHSS) exposed alarming trends in e-cigarette use among children and youth, with the youngest new user reported as being just six years old.
Panel to thrash out new online booze sales rules
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 31/08/2025
» The Department of Disease Control (DDC) is studying the sale of alcoholic beverages through online platforms to develop regulations for the sector.
Anutin warns Department of Lands of litigation risk
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 06/08/2025
» Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) leader Anutin Charnvirakul has called on the newly appointed director-general of the Department of Lands (DoL) to adhere to the rule of law in resolving the land dispute in Khao Kradong, Buri Ram province.
Thailand cracks down on anaesthetic used in ‘zombie pods’
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 17/07/2025
» Thai authorities are tightening restrictions on etomidate, an intravenous anaesthetic, in order to curb its use in potentially deadly vape products known as “zombie pods”.
6 marine parks to adopt new e-ticketing system
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 20/06/2025
» KRABI: The Department of National Parks will launch a new e-ticketing system at six southern marine parks this October to boost transparency, prevent corruption, and improve revenue collection, according to the environment minister.
3 herbs earn special status
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 17/06/2025
» Three of Thailand's most common medicinal herbs -- phlai, black ginger and kratom -- have been listed as the herbs of the year for 2025 by the National Herbal Medicines Policy Committee.
6 marine parks to pilot new e-ticket system in October
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 29/04/2025
» The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) will officially launch a fully implemented e-ticket system at six major marine national parks on Oct 15, coinciding with the start of the tourist season.