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US surgeon general seeks cancer warnings for alcoholic drinks
Published on 03/01/2025
» WASHINGTON - Alcoholic drinks should carry a warning about cancer risks on their labels, the US Surgeon General said on Friday, in a move that could signal a shift towards more aggressive tobacco-style regulation for the sector.
Biden blocks Japanese takeover of US Steel
Published on 03/01/2025
» WASHINGTON - US President Joe Biden on Friday followed through on his pledge to block Nippon Steel’s $14.9-billion bid for US Steel, citing concerns that the deal could hurt national security.
Assets of fraud suspect Boon Vanasin targeted
Published on 03/01/2025
» Thai authorities have begun seizing the assets of hospital tycoon Boon Vanasin, who fled the country after allegedly drawing more than 12 billion baht into non-existent medical projects from hundreds of investors.
Malaysia doubles patrols to find Myanmar migrant boats
Published on 03/01/2025
» KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia’s coastguard said on Friday that it was doubling patrols in its waters to locate boats carrying undocumented migrants from Myanmar, after almost 200 were detained on an island in the northwestern state of Kedah.
Elephants steered away from Prachin Buri villages
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 03/01/2025
» Parks and wildlife officials say their efforts to prevent wild elephants from intruding on communities in Prachin Buri province have been a success, with “Sorapong”, the most problematic bull, sent back to its habitat.
Course for Chinese ‘police volunteers’ investigated
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 03/01/2025
» The Metropolitan Police Bureau has summoned university lecturers for questioning about a controversial “volunteer police” training programme that charges Chinese nationals 38,000 baht per person.
Excise taxes on cars to be restructured
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 03/01/2025
» The Excise Department is preparing restructure tax rates on automobiles to support the transition from internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to future mobility technologies, including electric and hydrogen-powered vehicles
Thailand urges regional anti-scam effort
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 03/01/2025
» Thailand aims to secure a commitment from Asean member countries to more effectively combat online scams at the Asean Digital Ministers’ Meeting this month, says Deputy Prime Minister Prasert Jantararuangtong.
Nine hurt as illegally cut tree falls on bus
Published on 03/01/2025
» KANCHANABURI: Nine foreign tourists were injured when a roadside tree believed to have been illegally cut suddenly fell onto a bus on Friday morning. A suspected timber poacher was subsequently arrested and a chainsaw and a pruning saw seized.
Giant Dogs Await at Jungceylon Kids Day 2025
Published on 03/01/2025
» Jungceylon invites families to the "Jungceylon Kids Day 2025 x Giant Dog – The Giant Pup Festival and Friends" this Children’s Day.