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‘Growing public health crisis’, love for nation behind move to fully ban vapes: Malaysia’s health ministry
Read more: ‘Growing public health crisis’, love for nation behind move to fully ban vapes: Malaysia’s health ministryIn a statement to CNA, the ministry also responded to claims by industry players that the government has sent “conflicting signals” on vapes.
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Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki erupts again, spews ash plume 18km high
Read more: Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki erupts again, spews ash plume 18km highThe volcano erupted for a second straight day, blanketing villages with debris.
Thailand
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Diesel tax to drop by 1 baht per litre
Read more: Diesel tax to drop by 1 baht per litreThe government is preparing to reduce the excise tax on diesel by one baht per litre, aiming to ease the rising cost burden on consumers, even though the move is expected to cost the state up to 2 billion baht per month.
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Govt prepares co-payment scheme to ease living costs
Read more: Govt prepares co-payment scheme to ease living costsThe government plans to launch the “Khon La Khrueng” co-payment scheme to help ease the rising cost of living, with rollout expected after it delivers its policy statement to parliament.
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Restaurants face a rough 2026
Read more: Restaurants face a rough 2026The restaurant industry continues to face several challenges this year, as tourism has not fully recovered, labour shortages persist and costs remain high.
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Raise a glass to new alcohol laws
Read more: Raise a glass to new alcohol lawsThe Alcoholic Beverage Control Act of 2025, which took effect last November, has sparked confusion among stakeholders in the alcoholic beverage industry, including retailers and consumers. The Explainer intends to address some of the concerns.
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Bureau seeks 10% growth for exhibitions market
Read more: Bureau seeks 10% growth for exhibitions marketAmid economic uncertainty, the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) targets 10% growth for the Mice (meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions) segment this year, with 163 billion baht in revenue and 29.4 million participants.
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‘Growing public health crisis’, love for nation behind move to fully ban vapes: Malaysia’s health ministry
Read more: ‘Growing public health crisis’, love for nation behind move to fully ban vapes: Malaysia’s health ministryIn a statement to CNA, the ministry also responded to claims by industry players that the government has sent “conflicting signals” on vapes.
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Manchester City gifts delight loyal Thai grandmas
Read more: Manchester City gifts delight loyal Thai grandmasManchester City has delighted two senior fans in Thailand with gifts after learning about their avid and enduring support of the football club.
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Anutin’s long political ascent
Read more: Anutin’s long political ascentBhumjaithai (BJT) Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul’s ascent from engineer to the 32nd prime minister caps nearly three decades in politics, shaped by infrastructure discipline, political resilience and the decriminalisation of cannabis.
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TikTok affirms B270bn outlay in Thailand
Read more: TikTok affirms B270bn outlay in ThailandTikTok has confirmed its long-term investment plan in Thailand worth 270 billion baht, according to caretaker finance minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas.