More than half of Thailand’s 80,000 e-cigarette users are between 15 and 24, according to a 2013 poll. WHO called e-cigarettes “hazardous” and demanded tighter regulation to protect children and teens. Over 10,000 people have joined Right2Switch’s petition to preserve consumer rights. We ask Thailand to follow the evidence. Our nation continues to follow WHO’s erroneous advice, putting us in a small group. Vaping is safer than smoking and the best way to help people quit. Former smoker vaping saved my life. E-cigarettes should be legalized and regulated. 50,000 Thais die annually from smoking. Thailand’s harsh vaping prohibitions would increase smoking-related illnesses and deaths. It’s crazy that e-cigarettes are now widely supported in Thailand. The Coalition of Asia Pacific Tobacco Harm Reduction Advocates (CAPHRA) noted Asia’s progress toward safer nicotine products from tobacco-based cigarettes. Public health minister Anutin Charnvirakul said earlier this month that e-cigarette imports must be banned to…
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From Tuesday to Thursday, Noru is anticipated to bring sporadic heavy rainfall to northern and northeastern Thailand (September 27-29). Between Monday and Thursday, sailors should exercise caution in the Andaman Sea and the upper Gulf of Thailand. The Mun River breached its banks yesterday, causing chest-high flash floods in Ubon Ratchathani province, forcing over 1000 residents to flee their homes. After a continuous rise in water level in previous months, the river eventually overflowed. On Friday at around 1 pm, a tropical depression to the east of the Philippines grew into a tropical storm. This weekend, a monsoon is anticipated to bring torrential rain to all of Thailand before Noru arrives in the nation. On Sunday, Noru is predicted to hit land in the Philippines before tearing through the South China Sea. On Tuesday, Noru is anticipated to hit northern and northeastern Thailand. This week will likely bring heavy rain…
Health officials have described the situation as more of an endemic than a pandemic, and the Thai government has been planning for some time to transition to a post-pandemic era. At that meeting, it was also determined that isolating those with minor or no signs of the virus was unnecessary. However, those with “dangerous” stages of leprosy or tuberculosis, symptomatic elephantiasis, third-stage syphilis, and disorders associated with drug addiction are still prohibited from entering. New precautions would be implemented based on the inhabitants, visitors, and affected individuals. Such interventions consist of encouraging sick individuals to continue wearing face masks and to increase hand washing and social isolation for five days. Those with chronic alcoholism are likewise prohibited from entry. Today, Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul announced the revisions following a meeting with the National Communicable Disease Committee. Two days ago, the cabinet removed the virus from a list of prohibited diseases…
Buddhists from Buddhism Protection for Peace (BPP) in Thailand met yesterday in front of the CP Tower on Silom Road in Bangkok to deliver a message to the company’s executive board addressing the labeling of halal products. Internet users in Thailand suggested that demonstrators target the government organization that benefits from the introduction of halal labels rather than Muslims or convenience retailers. Praphat asserted that “Islamic laws and rules exploit our Buddhist faith.” Buddhists must preserve their own religion and declare that they do not demand goods to be labeled as halal. Since it doesn’t affect us, we shouldn’t have to pay more for the halal label. Businesses must go through the process, which treats each product separately, every year.An article on Krua.Co claims that Thailand has the largest selection of halal products in the entire world. Furthermore, according to Long Tun Man, Thailand is the largest importer of halal…
The country’s sinking currency is increasing inflationary pressures, according to Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith, who also promised to investigate if the decrease is related to the nation’s economic fundamentals. According to Arkhom, the Finance Ministry has limited authority because the Bank of Thailand controls monetary policy. In order to determine if the baht is degrading too quickly and how its value loss is harming the economy, businesses, and consumers, a joint analysis will be conducted during the planned discussion. In the meantime, it’s been claimed that the government has put in place a number of steps to lower high energy prices in an effort to aid companies in controlling their production expenses. Since July 2, 1997, the baht has not been fixed to the US dollar. Numerous factors influence the value of the currency, and the ministry will speak with the Bank of Thailand to determine which ones are responsible…
Thai agents have never participated in a coordinated operation abroad. In 35 smuggling attempts, 22 kg of methamphetamines, 290,000 “yaba” pills, and 479 ecstasy pills were recovered. KCS operatives visited Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport once a month between May and August to track drug-smuggling. Thailand and Korea praised their combined effort to curb drug trafficking after discovering a large number of drugs. Thai Customs Administration deputy director Pongtep Buasap applauded the initiative. They plan alliances with Southeast Asian and European states. The Korea Customs Service (KSC) sent a team to Thailand in November after discovering a narcotics haul there. Korea seized 124 methamphetamines from Thailand last year. Pongtep and Yoon signed a memorandum of understanding to prevent drug smuggling yesterday. Most medication batches were transported by mail, air freight, or travelers’ carry-on luggage. “We confirmed that the coordinated crackdown involving customs officials at drug supply and consumption sites is successful,” he…
Future candidates may launch their campaigns 180 days before the expiration of the current administration, the article claims. From April 3 through April 7, 2023, registration will be open to all applicants. Next year, the registration period for candidates will run from April 3 to April 7, and the official list of candidates will be released on April 14. In case of Parliament dissolves earlier than expected, the EC is also ready. The EC will designate an early voting day on April 30, 2023, to accommodate the Thai citizens who are unable to cast their ballots on the scheduled day. The general election must be held within 45 days after the government’s term finishes, as required by Section 102 of the Constitution. Within five days of the dissolution, the EC must also publish the election date. It will happen on May 7, 2023. The EC published the general election schedule…
A correction has been submitted after the struggling carrier’s strong recovery from Covid-19. Creditors oppose its rehabilitation strategy. Chai said the company’s recovery should take two years. He predicts the company will outperform last year. THAI predicts 4.5 million travelers this year. Chai believes passenger volume would rise if China and Japan reopen this year. The Finance Ministry’s firm shares will drop from 44% to 33% when the proposal is implemented. July 2022 domestic traffic reached 87% of July 2019’s level. Chai says the measure will end the company’s status as a state organization.Thai Airways International’s updated restoration plan is expected to be approved (THAI). IATA reports that July traffic was up 60% from last year. Chai Eamsiri, the airline’s interim CFO and senior executive, said the company will restructure its debt if the request is granted. Chai said this will reduce the company’s political influence. The revised plan gives…
Moregenshtern blamed Japan’s closure for delayed searches. Thailand’s top tourism destination is Japan. This is true everywhere, including Asia, for the outgoing line. A rise in outbound tourism will reduce domestic tourism due to increasing travel options, he added. Domestic travel search rates jumped 50% in August compared to August 2019. Thailand leads Asia in tourist arrivals, although 2019 levels haven’t been achieved. Thais mainly booked hotel upgrades for secondary cities. Outbound search rates are approximately 50% lower than in August 2018. He said it depends on reopening big incoming markets like China, Hong Kong, and Japan. Asian countries still utilize face masks and may be hesitant to visit the U.S. and Europe. Thailand is one of the first Asian countries to recover from the Covivirus-19 outbreak, according to Agoda. Thai stimulus programs like “We Travel Together” have boosted domestic travel searches on Agoda. Omri Morgenshtern, CEO of Agoda, estimates…
Although they are less connected, Russians still desire to visit Thailand. Currently, travel to Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, and Poland is prohibited for Russians. Russian tourists became the second-largest international source market for Phuket’s tourism industry in the years before the pandemic, contributing significantly to Thailand’s tourism revenue. Russian tourists will be flown into Thailand on chartered flights three times per week during the High Season thanks to the TAT’s collaboration with travel companies. As a result of several airlines suspending their Thailand-Russia services after Russian President Vladimir Putin attacked Ukraine in February, Russia’s access to the kingdom has decreased. On October 30, 2022, Aeroflot will resume operating daily nonstop flights between Russia and Phuket. This winter, Thailand is openly embracing travelers from the former Soviet Union, in contrast to numerous European nations that have imposed travel restrictions on Russia. Russians were the first to download Test & Go/Thailand Pass and…