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Push to take snooker off gambling list
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 17/02/2024
» A proposal to cancel snooker's status as a Class B gambling game for the first time in 89 years will be submitted to the interior minister after gaining advocacy from the Billiard Sports Association of Thailand, the Interior Ministry, the Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) and the House committee on sports.
Law change to boost funds
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 17/02/2024
» The National Committee on Mental Health is seeking an amendment to the Mental Health Act (2008) to create a rehabilitation fund.
Alarm as e-smoking rate 'increases 10-fold' in a year
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 15/02/2024
» Authorities are pushing for stricter policies to control the spread of electronic cigarettes after the number of smokers increased tenfold in recent years.
Data leak sparks concern
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 08/02/2024
» The Department of Older Persons (DOP) filed a complaint with the Cyber Investigation Bureau (CIB) on Wednesday following an alert about a personal data leak from the department's website.
India loans relics of Lord Buddha, disciples for King's birthday
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 09/02/2024
» Relics of the Lord Buddha and his chief disciples Sariputra and Moggallana are being enshrined in Thailand for worship in celebration of His Majesty the King's 72nd birthday in July.
Orphan eggs set to hatch
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 05/02/2024
» Eggs from a leatherback turtle found dead on a Phangnga beach last month were poised to hatch last night.
Dental cap 'violates' rights
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 05/02/2024
» The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Sunday claimed the Social Security Office (SSO) is violating human rights by putting a 900 baht cap on dental treatment costs per person per year.
5 new insect species, 1 plant variety discovered
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 02/02/2024
» The Foundation of the National Science Museum (NSM) has identified five new insect species and a new type of plant in Thailand, affirming the country's development in terms of scientific exploration.
Fisheries chiefs spell out the end for 'foreign' tilapia
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 03/02/2024
» The Department of Fisheries has launched a campaign to eradicate Blackchin tilapia from Thai waterways and fishing spots.
Government helps Thai workers abroad to bring home the bacon
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 31/01/2024
» Thailand sent more than 21,000 workers abroad in the first quarter of the 2024 fiscal year, bringing in almost 60 billion baht in income, according to a top labour official.