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Administrative Court rejects tobacco companies’ appeal against graphic health warning

14 Sept 01:32 Key points summarised by AI

The Central Administrative Court upheld the Public Health Ministry's mandate for 85% graphic health warnings on cigarette packs, rejecting an appeal from tobacco companies.
The court based its decision on the ministry's legal obligation to protect public health and Thailand's adherence to the World Health Organization's tobacco control conventions, aiming to reduce smoking rates.

Yesterday 16:06 Key points summarised by AI

Two suspected drug couriers were killed in a shootout with narcotics officers in Phetchaburi province.
Authorities seized approximately half a tonne of crystal methamphetamine, also known as Ice, during the operation.
The incident occurred on Tuesday night after officers tracked a network suspected of transporting large quantities of drugs to southern Thailand.
The suspects, identified as Chattharin and Rungarun, both 27, opened fire when confronted by officers, who returned fire, resulting in their deaths.