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Ripe time to push for pension reforms
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 20/07/2020
» A worker on a daily wage can hardly make ends meet, so what kind of a life can he or she expect to have after retiring? Not a very good one, I'm afraid.
Taking up the fight against 'fake news'
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 29/08/2019
» The Minister of Digital Economy and Society (DE) Buddhipongse Punnakanta has rolled up his sleeves in his fight against "fake news that is rampant on social media and the internet". Under his plan, the ministry is to launch the "anti-fake news centre", which is expected to be operational in October.
Don't let govt backslide on healthcare
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 09/06/2017
» The public is in a panic about a possible change in the universal healthcare system, which may significantly curb access to healthcare. The panic is justified.
Plastic surgeons file 'face off' action
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 17/02/2016
» The Facial Plastic Surgery Association of Thailand lodged a police complaint Tuesday against a "fake doctor" behind a controversial plastic surgery campaign, who allegedly gave country singer Surachai Sombatchareon a facelift last week.
Ministry eyes stem cell therapy adverts
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 23/02/2015
» The Public Health Ministry is working on a bill to stop unverified commercial stem cell therapy services being advertised after finding some clinics making exaggerated claims.
Gold mine locals to get health checks
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 27/01/2015
» The Public Health Ministry has ordered health checks on villagers living near a gold mine in Phichit province and for treatment to be provided for those whose blood is contaminated by heavy metals.
Pharmacists step up protests against FDA's drugs bill
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 13/10/2014
» Pharmacists at various hospitals nationwide last week began protesting against a new version of the drugs bill approved by the Council of State (CoS), causing a headache for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which is overseeing the bill's amendment.
Siriraj claims first Ebola antibody
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 03/10/2014
» Researchers at Mahidol University's Siriraj Hospital claimed yesterday to have developed the world's first Ebola antibody treatment.
Narong backs outlawing all asbestos use
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 01/02/2014
» Permanent secretary for Public Health Narong Sahametapat has backed a push to outlaw the use of all asbestos in Thailand.
Doctors to blow whistles at PM's home
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 16/11/2013
» The Rural Doctors Society (RDS) is set to hold a whistle-blowing demonstration on Wednesday in front of Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra's house to protest against the Public Health Ministry's new performance evaluation system.