Pantipa Wacharath, Author at สำนักข่าวไทย อสมท

Doctors’ Organizations Oppose Cannabis “Liberalization”

20 September 2022 22:10

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The Medical Council of Thailand, the Medical Association of Thailand and 15 colleges of medicine issued a joint statement to demand the proper use of cannabis for medical purposes and object its recreational use.

Sugary Drink Tax Hike Postponed

20 September 2022 15:22

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The cabinet resolved to delay a third-phase increase in the sugary drink tax for six months to avoid worsening financial burdens on people.

Solar Lamps Installed after Students Got Electric Shocks

20 September 2022 11:38

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Organizations gave honorary certificates and scholarships to two students who risked their life while rescuing other students hit with electric shocks in floods. Meanwhile, provincial officials hurriedly installed solar lamps near schools to prevent such danger from recurring.

DSI Seizes 26 Luxury Cars Earlier Stolen in Britain

20 September 2022 10:57

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The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) retrieved 26 out of 35 luxury cars that were reported to be stolen in Britain and blamed the crime on a group of car importers and dealers.

Thai Ambassador to Attend Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II

19 September 2022 17:03

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The Thai ambassador to Britain will attend the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II as the representative of Thailand, according to the Foreign Ministry.

Gen Prawit Inspects Water Situations in Far South

19 September 2022 13:51

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Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon visited Narathiwat province to follow up local water situations and discuss the development of southern border provinces.

Fawn Veerasunthorn Praised for Being Disney’s 1st Thai Animation Film Director

19 September 2022 11:41

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The government praised Fawn Veerasunthorn for being the first Thai artist to co-direct an animation film, Wish, of Walt Disney Animation Studios.

Pattaya Police Chief Transferred after Forced Prostitution Reports

19 September 2022 11:13

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Pattaya police chief Pol Col Kulchart Kulchai was transferred to an inactive position after two incidents related to alleged prostitution in Pattaya City including the death of a Kyrgyz woman who was reportedly lured into prostitution.

TAT Launches Coach Convoys to Boost Domestic Tourism

16 September 2022 14:27

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The Tourism Authority of Thailand and partners launched convoys of coaches to encourage Thai people to visit regions to support bus operators in the post-COVID era.

Eight Monkeypox Case Reported in Thailand

16 September 2022 13:22

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A Thai man who returned from Qatar is the eight monkeypox case of the country, according to the Department of Disease Control.

Police Find Gun Connected to Death of Student at Classroom

16 September 2022 12:56

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Police found a homemade .38 caliber pistol which was accidentally discharged at a Grade 9 student in a computer room of a school in Bang Bua Thong district.

Irrigation Dept Protects Central Plain Paddy Fields from Floods

16 September 2022 12:07

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The Royal Irrigation Department confirmed it would not direct floodwater to low-lying paddy fields in the Chao Phraya river basin and would wait for harvest late this month.