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Thai farmers feeling the heat of climate debate
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 09/12/2018
» Ampai Meelap, 43, a durian farmer on the frontlines of climate change witnesses the threats of unpredictable weather every year.
Weathering water's extremes
Spectrum, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 12/11/2017
» Since downpours from the North swept down into the central Chao Phraya River basin early last month, people are fearfully bracing for the next big flood to hit Bangkok. The Thai government tells the public it is making a concentrated effort to ensure the capital will be protected from future flooding. Despite the heavy rainfall this year, leaders have dismissed the possibility of another flood like 2011's.
Tourism pressures could be changing bear behaviour
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 05/03/2017
» The death of an Asian black bear, which fell from a helicopter while being transported for release in a jungle in Khao Yai National Park, may reflect the result of tourism pressure on animal behaviour and habitats.
USAID, Chula partner up
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 22/01/2017
» The United States Agency for International Development and Chulalongkorn University launched an official partnership to accelerate renewable energy shares in the Lower Mekong subregion on Thursday.
Princess to honour Mahidol recipients
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 28/01/2016
» Michael Gideon Marmot and Morton M Mower are the recipients of the prestigious Prince Mahidol Award (PMA) for 2015. The award will be presented today by Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn at the Royal Palace. Each laureate will receive a medal, a certificate and US$100,000 (3.5 million baht).
ThaiHealth manager Supreeda pledges transparency
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 04/02/2016
» Transparency will be brought to the Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth), its newly appointed manager Supreeda Adulyanon says.
Red Cross begs for funds to boost stem cell drive
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 21/02/2016
» The Thai Red Cross Society has urged the government to increase its funding of stem cell schemes to help save the lives of people with blood diseases.
Solar power inching ahead in Thailand
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 22/12/2015
» Two years ago, all Kordin Chaihae could do after sunset was to sit quietly by a candle in his small house in Songkhla's Chana district.
Health officials see ageing population as a priority
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 27/12/2015
» Treatment of chronic illness will be the emphasis of a range of new policies being adopted by public health authorities looking to deal with the country's ageing population.
ThaiHealth appoints new manager
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 23/01/2016
» Former deputy manager of the Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth) Supreeda Adulyanon was appointed its new manager on Friday at an executive meeting.