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Parents alerted to danger of ‘cartoon’ drugs
Online Reporters, Published on 15/05/2025
» Parents have been advised to pay close attention to the spread of drugs in cartoon-shaped pill form that could easily lure children to try. Their effects could be fatal, according to the Food and Drug Administration of Thailand (FDA).
Vaping, kratom blamed for students' hospitalisation
News, Surachai Piragsa, Published on 22/02/2025
» Three young students in Buri Ram are in critical condition after using e-cigarettes and kratom for two years. One doctor said their lungs were now severely damaged, while the government has warned parents to keep an eye out for pod toys that mimic cute Japanese anime characters and are becoming popular among young people.
Thai students critical after vaping and kratom overuse
Surachai Piragsa, Published on 21/02/2025
» Three young students in Buri Ram are reportedly in critical condition in hospital after using e-cigarettes and kratom for two years, according to a doctor who says their lungs have been severely damaged.
Raids yield B40m in counterfeit goods
News, King-oua Laohong, Published on 04/11/2021
» Police have seized pirated and fake goods worth 40 million baht during a series of raids in Rayong and Pathum Thani.
Myanmar cigarette smuggler arrested off Ranong
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 20/06/2021
» RANONG: A Myanmar national was arrested with a large quantity of foreign cigarettes by customs officials on patrol to prevent smuggling on Sunday morning, 3 Naval Area commander V/Adm Choengchai Chomchoengpaet said.
Thai-Japanese boy who sought father in headlines again
Online Reporters, Published on 14/12/2018
» Keingo Sato made headlines eight years ago when he searched for — and eventually was reunited with — his long-lost Japanese father. Now 17, he is in the spotlight again after a major transformation.
Doraemon joins rain-asking ritual in Phichit
Sitthipoj Kebui, Published on 21/06/2018
» PHICHIT: Doraemon, the famous Japanese cat cartoon character, has replaced a real cat in a ceremony farmers hold to ask for relief from a drought and shortage of tap water.
Sampeng market raided, 60k pirated cups seized
King-oua Laohong, Published on 14/06/2018
» Nine people were arrested and about 60,000 pirated cups of many brands seized, including Yeti coolers, when the Department of Special Investigation raided 10 locations at Sampeng market on Wednesday.