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Alcohol vending-machine crackdown urged
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 05/11/2025
» The Stop Drink Network Thailand (SDN) has called on the Ministry of Public Health to take immediate legal action against alcohol vending machines operating without permits, warning that the absence of clear regulations poses a major public health risk.
Health ministry gears up to revise Thai booze rules
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 01/07/2025
» The Ministry of Public Health expects scrutiny of a new bill containing a series of amendments to the Alcohol Control Act 2008 to be completed later this month, says minister Somsak Thepsutin.
New campaign to curb children's vape use
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 07/06/2024
» The National Health Commission Office (NHCO) has agreed on five principles to prevent e-cigarette use among children and adolescents, as studies show that the earlier a person starts using tobacco, the higher the chance of developing an addictive lifelong habit.
Songkran splash sites to be strictly booze-free
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 12/03/2024
» Rules will be strictly enforced to make water-splashing venues nationwide completely free of alcohol during the Songkran festival next month, officials said on Tuesday.
Govt may cut alcohol sale ban
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 04/02/2024
» The government could scrap the afternoon ban on alcohol sales to further boost its tourism promotion policy.
Anutin warns clubs to keep minors out
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 09/01/2024
» Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Monday pledged to tighten controls on night entertainment venues to ensure that they keep underaged patrons, guns and narcotics out of their premises.
Kratom sellers to warn minors, mothers at point of sale
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 25/12/2023
» Vendors selling food and drinks containing kratom will now be required to display a sign at their point-of-sale, warning individuals under the age of 18, pregnant or breastfeeding women against purchasing the psychoactive product.
Anutin calls for pot policy to continue
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 01/09/2023
» The current medical cannabis policy should be continued under the incoming public health minister as it brings great benefits to people if the drug is used in the correct way, according to the current minister Anutin Charnvirakul.
9% of youth smoke illegal vapes, study finds
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 30/06/2023
» An estimated 9.1% of young people in Thailand use e-cigarettes, mostly due to peer pressure and the influence of their friends, according to the results of a survey by the Department of Health Service Support (DHSS).
Sinovac for ages 3-17 gets ministry nod
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 01/02/2022
» A Public Health Ministry sub-committee on immunity promotion has approved the use of Sinovac's Covid-19 vaccine on minors over the age of three, it was announced on Monday.