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MTV Lebanon
39 minutes ago
- Health
- MTV Lebanon
28 Jun 2025 15:41 PM MoPH: Updated toll of the Kounine strike
A statement was issued by the Public Health Emergency Operations Center of the Ministry of Public Health, announcing that 'the Israeli enemy's drone strike on a car in the town of Kounine resulted, according to an updated toll, in one martyr and one person injured.'
MTV Lebanon
39 minutes ago
- Health
- MTV Lebanon
MoPH: One martyr in airstrike on Kounine
A statement was issued by the Public Health Emergency Operations Center of the Ministry of Public Health, announcing that "the Israeli enemy's drone strike on a car in the town of Kounine resulted, according to a preliminary toll, in one martyr."
Straits Times
10 hours ago
- Straits Times
Thai authorities find 620 sacks of cannabis hidden in durian orchards
At the first location, officers found 85 jute sacks of dried cannabis scattered across the area. PHOTO: THE NATION/ ASIAN NEWS NETWORK BANGKOK - Thai rangers have discovered a significant cache of dried cannabis, amounting to 620 sacks and bundles, hidden within durian and coconut orchards in Bueng Kan province. Authorities believe the drug's owners left it behind in anticipation of tougher new rules that Thailand's Ministry of Public Health implemented on June 26. Lieutenant Kowit Wongsaeng, Commander of the 2108th Ranger Company of the 21st Ranger Task Force, was alerted by an anonymous tip-off about cannabis-like materials in a durian orchard in Ban Tha Si Khai, Bueng Khong Long District. Leading a joint operation with local officials, police, and community leaders, the team conducted an extensive search. At the first location, an orchard north of Ban Tha Si Khai, officers found 85 jute sacks of dried cannabis scattered across the area. Each sack contained dried cannabis inflorescences. A subsequent search led them to a second site, a coconut orchard to the south, where they uncovered a further 510 sacks of dried cannabis, wrapped in plastic, alongside 25 bundles of dried cannabis stems. No individuals were found at either location who could be questioned about the ownership of the haul. The combined seizure of 620 sacks and bundles has been handed over to Lao Luang Police Station for further legal proceedings and to trace the origin of the dried cannabis. District Chief of Bueng Khong Long Tawee Chinnarong said that the cannabis was likely discarded by its owners following the Public Health Ministry's latest announcement. The new rules, effective June 26, specifically control 'cannabis inflorescences,' restricting them to medical use only and requiring both a license for sale and a medical certificate for purchase. He suggested that the individuals in possession of the cannabis likely feared legal repercussions under these new directives. THE NATION/ ASIAN NEWS NETWORK Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Bangkok Post
12 hours ago
- Business
- Bangkok Post
Alcohol sales easing awaits ministry nod
The committee on alcohol beverage control has acknowledged that the easing of alcohol bans on Buddhist holy days has yet to be extended to ordinary retail shops, pending clarification from the Ministry of Interior. Dr Nipon Chinanonwait, director of the Office of Alcohol Control Committee under the Ministry of Public Health, said the committee has yet to receive a response from the Interior Ministry regarding the definition of "place of business", particularly regarding ordinary shops. He said the committee's previous resolution allowed alcohol sales on five major Buddhist holy days, including Makha Bucha, Visakha Bucha, Asarnha Bucha, as well as at the beginning and end of Buddhist Lent. Since the middle of May, five types of locations can offer alcoholic beverages, namely international airport terminals serving outbound passengers, licensed entertainment venues such as restaurants and pubs, tourist venues in designated tourism zones, legally registered hotels, and venues hosting large national or international events approved by the Ministry of Public Health. Additional venues will be officially permitted to sell alcohol on such days once the Interior Ministry provides its interpretation, he said. "We are waiting for further guidance from the Ministry of Interior," Dr Nipon said. "However, progress is also being made on the new alcohol control bill, which is currently undergoing parliamentary deliberation and is expected to pass next month." He noted that the proposed legislation includes a provision to increase the maximum fine for underage drinking from 20,000 baht to 50,000 baht for individuals under 20 years of age. Dr Nipon added that the bill also seeks to revise the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act 2008 on alcohol sale hours, which generally remain from 11am to 2pm and from 5pm to midnight. The new permissible hours for alcohol sales will be determined by the committee later. Meanwhile, the Royal Gazette has published two announcements from the Prime Minister's Office on easing the restrictions on alcohol sales, effective from June 27. The first announcement revises the regulation on alcohol sale hours to give exceptions for international airport terminals, licensed entertainment venues, and hotels to boost tourism and the economy. The second prohibits the sale and consumption of alcohol in railway stations and on trains. However, an exception has been made for a designated room within Hua Lamphong Station.
The Star
a day ago
- Health
- The Star
Thailand steps up monitoring at Cambodian border amid rise in bird flu cases
Thailand's health authorities have increased monitoring at the Cambodian border. -- ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI BANGKOK (The Nation Thailand/ANN): Thailand's health authorities have increased monitoring at the Cambodian border following the confirmation of a seventh human case of H5N1 avian influenza in Cambodia in 2025. Thailand's Ministry of Public Health's Permanent Secretary, Dr Opas Karnkawinpong, confirmed that while the country has not reported any human H5N1 cases in nearly 20 years, surveillance remains ongoing, especially given recent cases in neighbouring countries. Cambodian health officials recently reported their seventh H5N1 bird flu human infection in 2025. The patient is a 41-year-old woman who experienced fever, cough, and difficulty breathing after exposure to poultry that had died of illness near her home. The Thai government is applying a 'One Health' approach, coordinating efforts between the Ministry of Public Health, Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, the local authorities, and other relevant agencies to monitor and manage the risk, Dr Opas said. He advised the public to avoid contact with sick or dead poultry, not to consume animals that have died from unknown causes, and to maintain good hygiene practices. He also recommended wearing gloves when handling poultry and washing hands thoroughly afterwards. Anyone experiencing symptoms after visiting areas with reported outbreaks should seek medical attention promptly and inform health officials, the doctor urged. 'Officials continue to monitor the situation closely and encourage public cooperation to help reduce the risk of avian influenza transmission,' he said. As of June 27, Cambodia has recorded five deaths among seven confirmed cases in 2025, indicating a high fatality rate. Three of these cases occurred in June, with most patients presenting severe symptoms. - THE NATION/ ASIA NEWS NETWORK
