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Health department recommends parents spend more time with children
Health department recommends parents spend more time with children
BANGKOK: The Department of Health has recommended that parents spend more time with their children after a survey found that 64% of children under the age of six spend more than an hour every day on electronic devices.
Asean members discuss economic impact of Russia-Ukraine conflict
Asean members discuss economic impact of Russia-Ukraine conflict
ASEAN: Economic representatives from Asean member states have convened a meeting to discuss measures to mitigate the potential impact that the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict could have on the region’s economies.
EU envoys launch pro-Ukraine campaign
EU envoys launch pro-Ukraine campaign
BANGKOK: David Daly, Ambassador of the European Union to Thailand, along with 18 Ambassadors of EU countries to Thailand have shown their support for Ukraine by joining the “Sunflower for Solidarity” campaign.
Cruise ship terminal mooted for Koh Samui
Cruise ship terminal mooted for Koh Samui
KOH SAMUI: Thailand’s marine officials are considering building a cruise ship terminal on Koh Samui, the popular Gulf of Thailand island off the coast of Surat Thani province, in order to accommodate cruise ship arrivals and improve tourist safety.
Calls for new tourism tactics to better assist Russian and Ukrainians
Calls for new tourism tactics to better assist Russian and Ukrainians
BANGKOK: Sasiwat Wongsinsawat, Thailand’s ambassador to Russia, has said that Thailand needs to form new tourism tactics to better assist Russian and Ukrainian tourists.
Health Department warns pregnant women not to take Favipiravir
Health Department warns pregnant women not to take Favipiravir
BANGKOK: The Department of Health has advised pregnant women who have COVID-19 not to take the antiviral medicine Favipiravir, saying that the drug may harm fetuses, especially during the first trimester.
Mental health dept warns about stress due to excessive news consumption
Mental health dept warns about stress due to excessive news consumption
BANGKOK: The Department of Mental Health has indicated concern for people who constantly follow news and social media updates to the point of stressing themselves out, noting that this is particularly the case when many serious developments are taking place.
NCSA warns heightened cyber threats following Ukraine invasion
NCSA warns heightened cyber threats following Ukraine invasion
BANGKOK: The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) has warned against cyber attacks due to the ongoing crisis in Ukraine, urging firms and agencies to increase cyber protection.
Delivery service sector rakes in B44bn in 2020
Delivery service sector rakes in B44bn in 2020
BANGKOK:- The Department of Business Development (DBD) has revealed that the document and parcel delivery service sector grew exponentially in 2021 from 2020, recording B44 billion in revenue in 2020.
Authorities to address overpriced lottery tickets
Authorities to address overpriced lottery tickets
BANGKOK: Officials will meet this week to discuss the longstanding issue of exorbitant government lottery tickets.
CCSA updates home-grown COVID-19 vaccine developments
CCSA updates home-grown COVID-19 vaccine developments
BANGKOK: The Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has updated the public on the progress of COVID-19 vaccine developments in Thailand.
World Bank says digital and circular economy can benefit Thailand
World Bank says digital and circular economy can benefit Thailand
BANGKOK: The World Bank has said digital and disruptive technologies, along with the development of a circular economy, can earn Thailand up to US$3.4 billion (B110bn) each year in additional investments, savings and revenue.
Drop in tax revenues necessitates emergency loans, says PDMO
Drop in tax revenues necessitates emergency loans, says PDMO
BANGKOK: The Public Debt Management Office (PDMO) has reaffirmed that the government is capable of paying back recent emergency loans taken out by the government to address the COVID-19 crisis.
Thailand plans roadshows, direct flights to Saudi Arabia
Thailand plans roadshows, direct flights to Saudi Arabia
BANGKOK: The Thai government will launch roadshow events in Saudi Arabia next month and estimates that about 200,000 tourists from the Middle Eastern kingdom will visit Thailand in 2022.
Third oil leak confirmed at Rayong pipeline
Third oil leak confirmed at Rayong pipeline
RAYONG: Authorities have been informed by Star Petroleum Refining (SPRC) that another leak in its underwater oil pipeline has been found and sealed during its investigation regarding the previous oil spills.
Cabinet approves diesel tax cut
Cabinet approves diesel tax cut
BANGKOK: The Cabinet has approved a proposed excise tax reduction for diesel for three months, effectively halving the rate from B5.99 to B3 per litre to help alleviate the fuel price crisis.
Survey shows teenagers favour unprotected intercourse on Valentine’s Day
Survey shows teenagers favour unprotected intercourse on Valentine’s Day
BANGKOK: A recent survey by the Department of Health Service Support (HSS) showed teenagers favour having unprotected intercourse as part of Valentine’s Day celebrations.
Commerce Ministry working to prevent mass price hikes
Commerce Ministry working to prevent mass price hikes
BANGKOK: Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit has ordered the Department of Internal Trade to closely monitor product prices and to calculate appropriate price increases for individual products in the event of a transport fare hike.
House of Representatives approves same-sex marriage bill
House of Representatives approves same-sex marriage bill
BANGKOK: The draft act on same-sex marriage has been passed by the House of Representatives and will be sent to the cabinet for further consideration.
Health ministry to add Sinovac-Pfizer cross-vaccine option for children aged 12-17
Health ministry to add Sinovac-Pfizer cross-vaccine option for children aged 12-17
BANGKOK: A cross-vaccination approach using the Sinovac and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines is now being developed as an option for recipients aged 12-17. The move comes in response to findings that this approach heightens immunity as effectively as two doses of only the Pfizer vaccine.