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Japan law to punish cyclists for phone use, riding drunk takes effect
R May, Published on 01/11/2024
» TOKYO: A revised Japanese traffic law took effect on Friday, introducing prison terms and fines for cyclists who use their mobile phones or ride while under the influence of alcohol.
Dept issues warning on kratom drinks
R May, Published on 02/05/2024
» The Department of Medical Sciences has warned against overconsumption of kratom-mixed beverages, saying the drink may contain a higher level of mitragynine than the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) recommendation.
Booze tax cuts approved to boost tourism
Gary Boyle, Published on 05/01/2024
» The cabinet has approved tax cuts on alcoholic beverages, with wine prices set to fall significantly, in order to boost tourism.
Oil spill heads for Koh Samet
Gary Boyle, Published on 27/01/2022
» An oil spill flowing towards Koh Samet is hitting the island's tourism as operators could face many cancellations, as happened with a previous spill at Ao Phrao in July 2013.
Vessel caught smuggling diesel
R May, Published on 20/10/2021
» A small oil tanker carrying 400,000 litres of smuggled diesel was seized and its crew arrested in Samut Prakan on Saturday.
Tap water 'too salty' to be safe
Gary Boyle, Published on 04/02/2021
» Thailand has a saltwater problem after the amount of sodium in tap water exceeded the standard level.
Future Forward Party lays out reform for booze producers
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 15/01/2020
» The Future Forward Party (FFP) on Tuesday unveiled a plan to push a law touted through parliament that would open up the country's alcoholic beverage industry and ensure fair treatment for new and small liquor and beer producers.
Love-triangle murder, body found in oil drum
Gary Boyle, Published on 27/03/2019
» A hardware shop owner is being hunted after an employee was found dead, stuffed in an fuel drum buried under concrete, in Bang Khen district, Bangkok.
Petrol station 'trust' apps launched for motorists
Gary Boyle, Published on 22/08/2018
» The Commerce Ministry has launched "full-litre petrol" mobile apps to assure motorists that the petrol stations where they fill up are trustworthy.
The beholder of the eye
Life, Story: Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 24/07/2018
» The overuse of tiny screens is known to potentially cause big vision problems. The eyes can get exhausted after looking at smartphones, tablets or computers for too long. The exposure to blue light may hurt your eyesight and cause blurry vision or even long-term nearsightedness.