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Diabolical toy pods merit firm ban
Oped, Published on 11/04/2024
» The latest news on the rising popularity of "toy pods" -- as well as the Bangkok Post's editorial titled "Save children from toy pods" -- reminded me of commercial determinants of health (CDoH), a topic which was addressed at the Prince Mahidol Award Conference in January.
Thailand Consumers Council highlights school bus safety concerns
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 03/05/2024
» The Thailand Consumers Council (TCC) says there is cause for concern over safety on school buses and urged schools nationwide to address the matter.
Ayutthaya and Rayong chemical blazes linked
Published on 02/05/2024
» AYUTTHAYA - A warehouse where a chemical fire caused the evacuation of a hospital in this central province is owned by a company that is linked to a firm in Rayong where illegally stored chemicals caught fire last month, police say.
Heat wave in Southeast Asia closes schools
Gary Boyle, Published on 30/04/2024
» The Philippines has closed schools down and warned of overloading on its power grid, as authorities across Southeast Asia issued a series of health alerts for a deadly heat wave.
Air quality in Chiang Mai continues to deteriorate
News, Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 30/04/2024
» The air quality in Chiang Mai has continued to deteriorate over the past several days due to wildfires spreading in the province, according to local authorities.
Child safety first
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 30/04/2024
» On a sunny weekday, a group of students were enjoying PE class when suddenly a loud explosion occurred. Smoke began to spread, and everybody dropped to the ground.
Brunei inks pacts to boost trade, tourism
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 29/04/2024
» Brunei and Thailand on Monday signed two memorandums of understanding on trade and tourism cooperation.
NVI Drives Local Vaccine Procurement Efforts
Published on 24/04/2024
» National Vaccine Institute (NVI), in collaboration with Ministry of Public Health and Ministry of Interior, supports Department of Local Administration (DLA) to promote immunization in their respective areas through the procurement of essential vaccines for public. This initiative has received technical support and has reached the initial stage of developing an influenza vaccine to be provided in the Pathum Thani area and other local districts moving forward.
Srettha wants warehouse fire answers
News, Published on 24/04/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has ordered an investigation into a blaze at a chemical plant in Rayong on Monday, promising a prompt assessment so evacuated residents can return to their homes.
Thais make peace broker offer to Myanmar junta, rebels in Myawaddy
Published on 22/04/2024
» Thailand is ready to broker peace talks between Myanmar's military government and resistance fighters amid an increase in fighting in the key Myanmar trading town of Myawaddy opposite Tak's Mae Sot over the weekend.