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State Audit Office launches first-ever audit of Thai PBS after three straight years of losses
State Audit Office launches first-ever audit of Thai PBS after three straight years of losses
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2026
Thailand’s State Audit Office has formed a special team to scrutinise Thai PBS’s budget use for the first time, following complaints over transparency and value for money. Financial reports show the public broadcaster recorded deficits in 2022-2024.Thailand Fights Lung Cancer: Early Action Could Save Thousands
Thailand Fights Lung Cancer: Early Action Could Save Thousands
THURSDAY, JUNE 12, 2025
Thai medical experts unite to combat a projected lung cancer surge, aiming to save over 15,000 lives and cut mortality by 20% with early detection and innovative treatments, a vital message highlighted on World No Tobacco Day.Push for stronger vape control on World No Tobacco Day
Push for stronger vape control on World No Tobacco Day
SATURDAY, MAY 31, 2025
On World No Tobacco Day, Thai health advocates warn of rising e-cigarette use among youth and call for urgent local-level action. With smoking rates falling nationwide, attention now turns to protecting vulnerable communities and preventing nicotine addiction in new forms.Police seize over 130m baht worth of vapes in Nonthaburi bust
Police seize over 130m baht worth of vapes in Nonthaburi bust
TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2025
The raid, part of ‘Operation Smoke Out’, underscores government’s aim to crack down on sale of illegal smoking devicesNew push in Thailand for ban on smoking in private vehicles
New push in Thailand for ban on smoking in private vehicles
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 06, 2024
The Tobacco Products Control Committee is pushing to ban smoking in private cars to reduce passengers’, especially children’s, exposure to harmful smoke lingering in small spacesA Thai artist with a message on waste recycling and reduction
A Thai artist with a message on waste recycling and reduction
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Plastics, foams, spunbond bags, clothes and tobacco butts should be disposed of properly for sustainable environment preservation, a renowned Thai upcycle artist said on Tuesday.THB5,000 fine for cigarette stalls without quit smoking signs
THB5,000 fine for cigarette stalls without quit smoking signs
TUESDAY, AUGUST 20, 2024
Cigarette stalls lacking quit-smoking signs to be fined 5,000 baht from WednesdayThailand's tobacco: THB 60bn excise taxes (2022), aids 50,000 households
Thailand's tobacco: THB 60bn excise taxes (2022), aids 50,000 households
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2023
A recent report from the Oxford Business Group underscores the pivotal role of Thailand's tobacco industry in both the nation's economy and the sustenance of rural employment.Chula presents Plant-based Biopharmaceutical Research to combat cancer cells
Chula presents Plant-based Biopharmaceutical Research to combat cancer cells
MONDAY, JULY 31, 2023
For the first time in Thailand, lecturers at Chulalongkorn University’s Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences have successfully developed antibody from tobacco plants with inhibitory effects on the growth of cancer cells in laboratory animals.Thailand must focus on controlling tobacco instead of banning vaping devices: ECST
Thailand must focus on controlling tobacco instead of banning vaping devices: ECST
TUESDAY, JULY 11, 2023
Thailand should stop people from smoking tobacco instead of banning vaping devices, the Ends Cigarette Smoke Thailand (ECST) network said.