Almost 20% of Thai teenagers face the risk of self-harm, according to the Department of Mental Health (DMH). This alarming statistic underscores the urgent need to prioritise mental health issues among the youth, experts suggest. DMH director Kittisak Aksornwong revealed on October 18 that 503,884 teenagers aged 18 and under have registered on the Department’s …
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The government will soon allow individuals without smartphones to register for the 10,000-baht handout scheme at state banks, Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat announced. Julapun noted yesterday that the initial phase of the cash handout scheme, targeting 14.5 million vulnerable people, has effectively boosted economic activity and money circulation nationwide. For those in vulnerable groups …
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Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt has expressed support for the Transport Ministry’s proposal to introduce a congestion fee for vehicles entering the central parts of Bangkok. The revenue generated from this fee would be used to subsidise a flat 20-baht fare across all electric train lines in the city. Congestion charges are not a novel idea, …
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The Department of National Parks, Wildlife, and Plant Conservation (DNP) has reported a significant increase in income, reaching 2.2 billion baht in the fiscal year 2024, marking a nearly 50% rise. Hat Noppharat Thara-Mu Koh Phi Phi in Krabi emerged as the top revenue generator, contributing 629 million baht (US$19 million). Khao Yai in Nakhon …
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