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Council of State spikes lottery partial-refund hopes
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 08/12/2025
» The Council of State (CoS) has advised against a proposal to offer partial refunds to buyers of digital lottery tickets who do not win prizes because the plan was deemed to exceed the authority of the Government Lottery Office (GLO), says a top finance official.
When Harris calls Trump out, do voters listen?
News, Francis Wilkinson, Published on 25/07/2024
» Kamala Harris visited her campaign headquarters on Monday and delivered a key message.
How to attain universal cancer care
News, Sonali Johnson, Published on 22/09/2023
» At the upcoming second United Nations High-Level Meeting on Universal Health Coverage (UHC) this week, the world's governments are expected to adopt a new set of commitments focused on accelerating implementation of UHC. No resolution will be complete without the explicit inclusion of comprehensive cancer services.
Wars aren't won with peace economies
News, Joseph E Stiglitz, Published on 19/10/2022
» Politically, the G7 and likeminded countries around the world have adopted a war footing to stop Russian aggression. Russian President Vladimir Putin violated the most fundamental principle of international law by launching an unprovoked attack on another member of the United Nations -- an institution created explicitly to prevent such aggression. The dangers of appeasement should be obvious. Even a little empathy should make us shudder in horror at the prospect of having to live under Mr Putin's rule.
MPs told to be careful in poll run-up
News, Post Reporters, Published on 20/09/2022
» The Election Commission (EC) has warned election candidates and political parties not to engage in activities outside of their political remit that might sway people into voting for them until parliament finishes its tenure next year as this could be deemed as vote-buying.
Tax break for vaccine help
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 07/05/2021
» The cabinet has agreed on a bill allowing tax deductions for donations to the National Vaccine Institute (NVI) to help spur Covid-19 vaccine development, says government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri.
UK report shines a light on e-waste
News, Pornphrom Vikitsreth, Published on 16/12/2020
» The long-awaited entrance of the new iPhone series to Thai stores has become a trending subject. In addition to the upgraded technology and lavish exterior, one notable contrast is that this series does not come with the customary wall charger and wired earphones. While such omission has reasonably raised eyebrows, especially when there is no trace of any price reduction, Apple justified their action by claiming that the smaller packaging will help them deliver more units at once and, thus, reduce their carbon footprint.
Vaccine no panacea
News, Postbag, Published on 24/11/2020
» In "Will vaccines end our economic slump?" Chartchai Parasuk reveals a sobering economist's view of Thailand's future prospects (Opinion, Nov 19).
Royal fund set up to combat virus
News, Post Reporters, Published on 07/04/2020
» The Chaipattana Foundation has established a fund to receive donations to battle the coronavirus outbreak at the behest of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn.
'Super' fund full of flaws
News, Editorial, Published on 14/12/2019
» The Prayut Chan-o-cha cabinet recently approved the Super Savings Fund (SSF) as a new tax-saving fund to replace the Long-Term Equity Fund (LTF), for which the tax incentive is due to lapse at year-end.