Myanmar Military Conscription Sparks Refugee Surge to Thailand
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On February 19th, 2024, Mr. Kannavee Suebsang, the FAIR Party MP, publicly revealed the case where the Myanmar government announced military conscription without gender discrimination, leaving uncertainty about whether it would escape scrutiny under...
Press release: Thailand’s Health Minister won’t stop legalization of vaping
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“Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul may not support the legalization of e-cigarettes, but most politicians and the public do, with legal vape sales only months away,” says Asa Saligupta, Director of ECST (ENDS Cigarette Smoke...
Pattaya Authorities Inspect Homeless Community Near Bali Hai Pier
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A group of Pattaya authorities inspected a homeless community near the Bali Hai Pier on June 2nd.
The visit was in response to the public's concerns regarding the presence of homeless individuals, which...
Thai Government Holds Seminar on E-Cigarette Dangers, Urges Vigilance at Educational Institutions in Bangkok
Bangkok—
At 9:00 AM, on March 28th, 2024, Dr. Puangpetch Chunlaid, the Minister attached to the Prime Minister’s Office and relevant agencies held a seminar on e-cigarette dangers to administrators of 437 educational institutions in...
Group of Thai parents protest at the Thai Ministry of Education over mandatory Covid-19...
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A group of parents arrived at the Ministry of Education yesterday, January 18th, 2022, to demand the cancellation of regular ATK (Rapid Covid-19) testing and the mandatory policy of wearing facial masks for...
Bangkok Governor approves seven areas in capital for public gatherings
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Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt today, June 24th, has signed an announcement approving seven areas in the capital for public gatherings.
The announcement is to maintain law and order while all kinds of gatherings can...
Proposed VAT Increase Aims to Bolster Elderly Support Funds in Thailand
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The Thai government is currently not considering a policy to raise the value-added tax (VAT) from its current 7% to 10%, the government on Sunday, August 27th, clarified. However, discussions have emerged that...
Family of Bangkok Electrical Conduit Fall Victim Seeks 10 Million Baht in Compensation
Bangkok—
At 11:30 AM, on May 4th, 2024, Thai national media reported that the family and relatives of a male victim who fell into an electrical conduit in Bangkok decided to file a lawsuit...
Thailand receives United Nations Public Service Awards for five consecutive years for improving public...
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Thailand has won the United Nations Public Service Awards (UNPSA) award for five consecutive years for improving public services and internal bureaucratic reforms nationwide, a deputy spokesperson announced today, March 4th.
Ratchada Thanadirek of...
UNICEF encourages Thai youth to ‘Meet Your Mind, Find Your Safe Zone’ for mental...
Bangkok, 16 November 2022 – UNICEF launches its Every Day is Mind Day campaign. The slogan for this year’s important campaign is ‘Meet Your Mind, Find Your Safe Zone’ to help children and young...
