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    The tragedy of suicide

    Every 40 seconds, someone loses their life to suicide and nearly 800,000 people die due to suicide every year, the World Health Organisation (WHO) announced ahead of World Suicide Prevention Day, which is being marked today, September 10. Suicide is the second leading cause of ...

    The Nation Reporter

    Nectec launches website with AI database

    The National Electronics and Computer Technology Center (Nectec) has launched a website that allows programme developers, startups and businesses to access an artificial intelligence (AI) research database and services to develop products linked with the technology.Keep reading ...

    Suchit Leesa-Nguansuk

    VAT stays at 7% for another year

    Finance Minister Uttama Savanayana confirmed on Tuesday (September 10) that the Cabinet has agreed to maintain value added tax (VAT) at 7 per cent for another year and has vowed to keep a close eye on the economy.Keep reading ...

    The Nation Reporter

    Beverage manufacturers prepares for sugar tax

    Starting October 1st, 2019, the Excise Department will impose a new rate of sugar tax that was first announced in 2017 to encourage the general public to consume less sugar. Manufacturers have reportedly reduced sugar content in beverages over the past 2 years.Keep watching ...

    Thailand's healthcare ranked sixth best in the world

    Thailand is gaining worldwide recognition for the quality of its healthcare services, after the US magazine CEOWORLD placed Thailand sixth in its’ 2019 list of countries with the best healthcare systems, the Public Health Ministry said.Keep reading ...

    Bangkok Post Reporter

    Law change 'condones' abuse

    Women’s rights activists on Monday lambasted the proposed amendment to the 2007 law promoting the development and protection of families, saying the changes actually condone, rather than curb, domestic violence.Keep reading ...

    Bangkok Post Reporter

    Asean policymakers commit to investing more in people

    Asean ministers and senior officials on Monday discussed how to accelerate human capital development in the region by using policy investments and reforms.Asean countries have succeeded in achieving high levels of economic growth and have substantially reduced poverty over the last 20 years. However, education, ...

    The Nation Reporter

    VAT gradually falling short of 2019 target

    The Revenue Department estimates that value-added tax (VAT) collection will fall short of the target for this fiscal year because of waning domestic consumption and the stronger baht, and the shortfall could extend to next year if the situation remains unchanged.Keep reading ...

    Wichit Chantanusornsiri

    Forum on potential groundwater resources

    Water reserves like groundwater are important for schools and communities in remote areas. The Department of Groundwater Resources continually organizes development projects and provides information on the development of groundwater resources that have potential for consumption.Keep reading ...

    Supawadee Wangsri

    Government downplays fears on economy

    The government has moved to ally fears about the state of the economy, insisting the country is not in recession.Government spokeswoman Narumon Pinyosinwat said some critics are relaying inaccurate descriptions of the state of the economy.Keep reading ...

    Bangkok Post Reporter

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