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Bangkok Police Crack Down on Illegal Parking and Unlicensed Drivers
Should be a daily occurrence not an operation. -
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Trump’s Puerto Rico fallout is ‘spreading like wildfire’ in Pennsylvania
He's probably on to something if they are living in the US instead of Puerto Rico. -
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Foreigners brawl on Patong Beach sparks criticism of Thai laws
Couldn’t have been too bad because Thais were not ‘outraged’. -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Wednesday 6 November 2024
Thai Govt Proposes Salt & Fat Tax to Boost Public Health The government is considering imposing new taxes on salty and fatty foods as part of a broader strategy to improve public health and reduce healthcare costs. This measure aims to address rising health issues like obesity, heart disease, and high blood pressure. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1342719-thai-govt-proposes-salt-fat-tax-to-boost-public-health/ -
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Thai Govt Proposes Salt & Fat Tax to Boost Public Health
Thailand's government is considering imposing new taxes on salty and fatty foods as part of a broader strategy to improve public health and reduce healthcare costs. This measure aims to address rising health issues like obesity, heart disease, and high blood pressure. The Ministry of Health has announced plans to explore this option in an effort to lower the nation’s overall sodium and unhealthy fat consumption. High levels of salt and unhealthy fats in diets are linked to numerous health problems, including cardiovascular diseases. With this proposal, the government plans to incentivise healthier eating habits and put further pressure on food manufacturers to reformulate their products. The proposed taxes would specifically target processed foods high in salt and trans fats, focusing on items often consumed by large numbers of people. The Ministry of Health is collaborating with public health experts, economists, and stakeholders from the food industry to assess the potential impacts of such taxes. They aim to ensure that any policy implemented is not only effective but also fair and economically viable for groups affected, particularly in the food production and retail sectors. Critics argue that the tax could raise food prices and disproportionately affect lower-income families; however, the Ministry is considering measures to mitigate these impacts, possibly through subsidies for healthier food options. They also propose a phased introduction of the tax to allow time for both the food industry and the public to adjust. If approved, the salt and fat taxes could be implemented within the next two years, making it a critical part of the government's health policy strategy. Public consultations are expected to take place in the coming months to gather opinions and refine the proposal's details, reported Bangkok Post. -- 2024-11-06 -
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Band-aid mistake in chicken soup sparks online outrage in Thailand
Made my stomach turn just thinking about it. -
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Brave Mum Exposes Knife-Wielding Thugs in Pattaya Attack
It's like when you call hotel maintenance, and a little guy arrives without so much as a screwdriver... and you told them the AC was not working, ladder and tools are needed. Poor young guy was the rookie who always gets sent!
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