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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Friday 6 December 2024
Thai E-Cigarette Debate Sparks Health Experts' Outrage File photo for reference only The House special committee on e-cigarettes has caused an uproar by suggesting three controversial proposals: maintaining a complete ban, legalizing heated tobacco products (HTPs), or approving all types of e-cigarettes. Health organizations across the nation are criticizing these options for seemingly supporting pro-smoking interests. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1345550-thai-e-cigarette-debate-sparks-health-experts-outrage/ -
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Married landlord shoots car of tenant’s boyfriend in jealous rage
Childish innuendo - thread removed or censored Grotesque violence involving attempted murder and naming people by their real names - no problem -
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Thailand's EV Industry Faces Challenges Amid Subsidy Concerns - video
Somehow, I find this EV vehicle hype all over the world funny. Lots of people want to tell us all that EVs are easier to maintain and so much better in so many ways. Great, then they should sell like hot cakes. But apparently that is not happening. Maybe if the people in charge want to promote them, then they should do everything so that people actually want them. Make it easy to charge them fast everywhere. Adress concerns about fire-risks. If the infrastructure is there, then people will buy those cars. And if not, then not. What's the point of making them cheaper if people don't want to use them? -
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Is Accident Insurance a Requirement in Thailand
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Thai E-Cigarette Debate Sparks Health Experts' Outrage
File photo for reference only The House special committee on e-cigarettes has caused an uproar by suggesting three controversial proposals: maintaining a complete ban, legalizing heated tobacco products (HTPs), or approving all types of e-cigarettes. Health organizations across the nation are criticizing these options for seemingly supporting pro-smoking interests. Health experts from the Tobacco Control Research and Knowledge Management Centre, Action Against Smoking and Health Foundation, and Thai Health Promotion Foundation demand a thorough examination of these recommendations. Concerns are high that the committee might be swayed by industry ties. Dr. Roengrudee Patanavanich from Mahidol University points out a conflict of interest, revealing that two committee members have connections to the tobacco industry. This, she says, breaches Article 5.3 of the World Tobacco Control Convention, and questions the committee's impartiality. Globally, the trend is to ban e-cigarettes; countries like Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Brazil have strict restrictions. Even nations like the UK and France, which allow e-cigarettes, impose limitations on disposable variants. Dr. Prakit Vathesatogkit from the Action on Smoking and Health Foundation criticizes the report for neglecting control measures if legalization occurs, warning it could lead to a spike in youth addiction. He also highlights potential financial burdens due to the increased need for monitoring and enforcement if e-cigarettes are legalized, requiring more resources and specialized equipment. Echoing these sentiments, the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Diseases advises countries like Thailand to ban e-cigarettes and HTPs outright due to economic constraints. Economist Prof. Isra Sarntisart argues against claims that legalizing e-cigarettes would increase tax revenue, calling it an "economic mirage." He cites a US study showing that tax gains do not cover the medical costs associated with e-cigarette-related illnesses. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nitas Sirichotirat emphasizes the threat smoking poses to UN Sustainable Development Goals, highlighting the broader impact of e-cigarettes on both health and economy. As Thailand navigates this contentious issue, the debate underscores significant health and economic implications for its future. -- 2024-12-06 -
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Electric Vehicles in Thailand
Oh dear............... Well, some folk here are easily pleased, eh, and also have nothing on topic to offer..........😬 -
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Specific EV Questions
Those prices are a bit eye watering. How long do you plan on living here, as thought it was just a for years. If 3 or 4 yrs, you're talking 10k a year, just to be able to charge your car. Didn't even pay for electric yet, which is minimal. If using slow charger that comes with car, 9-ish hours over night (2100-0600), that should be about 20kWh, and would get our car (46.3kWh usable) about 150 kms a day. Are you really going to drive that much or more everyday, as if doing 6 days a week, that's 47k kms a year. All should be able to be done, simply overnight on slow emergency / granny charging cable. If you catch yourself short, you can always pop into a charging station for 30-45 mins to top up, while doing something in the area, or just chilling and having a coffee & Danish.
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