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UK-bound cannabis seized
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 27/09/2024
» More than 1.3 tonnes of dry cannabis buds bound for the United Kingdom have been seized by the Customs Department at Laem Chabang Port.
Thailand Marks World Contraception Day with Youth Campaign
Published on 27/09/2024
» The Bureau of Reproductive Health, Department of Health, Ministry of Public Health, in collaboration with the Planned Parenthood Association of Thailand under the patronage of Her Royal Highness Princess Srinagarindra, and Bayer Thai Co., Ltd., is launching a campaign to celebrate the World Contraception Day 2024, which falls on September 26 each year. This year’s theme is "Empowering Choices, One Decision at a Time," aimed at creating knowledge about effective contraception to enable the younger generation to make informed decisions and shape their futures, thereby reducing the incidence of unintended pregnancies in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Carbon tax enforcement in the offing
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/09/2024
» The government is to introduce a carbon tax, with enforcement slated for this year, says Deputy Finance Minister Paopoom Rojanasakul.
Discussion set for baht, inflation
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/09/2024
» The Finance Ministry is scheduled to discuss the inflation framework and exchange rate issues with the Bank of Thailand next week.
Monks should know better
Oped, Editorial, Published on 27/09/2024
» It is appalling that a building containing pillars with valuable stucco works created by a national artist was demolished over the weekend at Wat Mahathat Worawihan in Phetchaburi province.
Mortgage growth forecast to plunge
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 27/09/2024
» Kasikorn Research Center (K-Research) expects 1.2% growth in mortgages within the commercial banking sector this year, the lowest level of expansion in 23 years.
Anti-trafficking centre opened
News, Post Reporters, Published on 27/09/2024
» The government has opened the Thailand Victim Identification and Referral Centre in Don Muang district to boost the country's reputation and elevate it to Tier 1 on the US State Department's Trafficking in Persons (TIP) ranking.
Strong baht barely dents Thai exports
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 27/09/2024
» Related strengthening of Asian currencies against the dollar has limited any adverse impact on Thailand's exports as the baht appreciates rapidly, reducing the urgency for the Bank of Thailand to quickly adjust interest rates, say analysts.
Marking 100 years of protection
Oped, Published on 27/09/2024
» This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Geneva Declaration of the Rights of the Child, a groundbreaking moment that laid the foundation for the definition and adoption of child rights around the world. Save the Children's founder, Eglantyne Jebb, was instrumental in drafting this historic declaration, which was adopted by the League of Nations in 1924 and later paved the way for the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC). While we celebrate this centenary, we must also recognise the growing inequalities and risks that undermine children's rights today.
GH Bank unveils new loan
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 27/09/2024
» Government Housing (GH) Bank, in collaboration with the Social Security Office, has launched a low-interest housing loan at a fixed rate of 1.59% for up to five years.