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Govt urged to form cannabis impact panel
News, Phumwat Suwanchaisak, Published on 09/07/2024
» Cannabis advocates are calling on the government to set up a committee to study the impacts of the plant before proceeding to relist it as a narcotic.
BMA to boost safety in Yaowarat
News, Phumwat Suwanchaisak, Published on 30/06/2024
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration and the Tourism and Sports Ministry are ramping up safety measures in Yaowarat after a surge of visitors flocked to Chinatown, as it is also known, inspired by Lisa's Rockstar music video.
ESG 'ineffective' without right leadership
News, Phumwat Suwanchaisak, Published on 15/06/2024
» A desire for a better future is essential to achieve sustainability and the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles alone may not be enough, Rajeev Peshawaria, CEO of Stewardship Asia Centre, said at a conference in Bangkok this week.
Govt eyes tier upgrade in watchlist
News, Phumwat Suwanchaisak, Published on 07/06/2024
» Thailand is aiming to become a Tier 1 country on the US State Department Trafficking in Persons watchlist, according to Social Development and Human Security Minister Varawut Silpa-archa, saying it is important to address the rise of related scams such as fake job adverts as well as online trafficking operations.
New vape crackdown looms to protect kids
News, Apinya Wipatayotin & Phumwat Suwanchaisak, Published on 01/06/2024
» Authorities will take urgent action to combat the illegal use of electric cigarettes, saying it is important to suppress them as makers are increasingly preying on children, putting their health at risk.