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Sugar and spice and all things nice: How e-cigarette brands target girls

11 Sept 18:03 Key points summarised by AI

E-cigarette brands aggressively target young Thai girls with appealing flavors and social media marketing, contributing to a sharp rise in vaping rates among this demographic.
Medical experts issue strong warnings about the severe health risks of vaping, especially during pregnancy, which can lead to complications like miscarriage, premature birth, and long-term developmental issues for the baby.
The article debunks common myths, clarifying that vaping is not a safe alternative to smoking, does not aid weight loss or stress relief, and highlights that women face greater challenges in quitting and higher health risks.
A personal story illustrates the dangers, recounting a 15-year-old girl's addiction to flavored vapes, leading to a life-threatening lung condition and a call for urgent policy intervention against e-cigarettes in Thailand.

Today 14:58 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's government will launch the "Chainat-Pasak-Gulf" water diversion canal project in fiscal year 2027, a seven-year mega-infrastructure initiative.
This permanent structural solution aims to mitigate recurrent central plains flooding by diverting water from the Chao Phraya River directly into the Gulf of Thailand, significantly reducing flow to major cities like Ayutthaya and Bangkok.
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul justifies the long-term investment as a means to reduce future damages and fiscal burdens, contrasting it with the 40-50 billion baht spent annually on short-term flood relief.
Concurrently, the Prime Minister instructed officials to expand drainage capacity into the Tha Chin River and swiftly remove water hyacinths to improve immediate flood management.