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Biodiversity dividend
Asia focus, Apiradee Treerutkuarkul, Published on 16/08/2021
» Making biodiversity an integral part of economic and development strategy can bring a return on investment in economic, social and environmental terms. Southeast Asia, home to at least 60% of the world's tropical peatlands, 42% of all mangroves and 15% of tropical forests, has huge potential to capitalise such investments.
Food safety and fake news
Asia focus, Apiradee Treerutkuarkul, Published on 14/12/2020
» The spread of Covid-19 has disrupted supply chains and international trade across the region. The implications for food supplies have been considerable, with public concern growing about the safety of what we eat and drink.
Hubble-bubble spells trouble
Life, Apiradee Treerutkuarkul, Published on 01/05/2012
» Every time Salman Hossain makes a visit to Singapore, the US businessman usually arranges to meet friends at a shisha cafe, one of many which have sprung up in Kampong Glam, predominantly Muslim/ethnic Malay district in the city-state.
Health ministry pushes for free HPV shots for girls
News, Apiradee Treerutkuarkul, Published on 08/04/2012
» The Public Health Ministry will ask the cabinet to approve free HPV vaccinations for young girls.
Free emergency care ratchets up NHSO power struggle
News, Apiradee Treerutkuarkul, Published on 05/04/2012
» There are two sides to the coin when it comes to the government's successful push for unconditional free treatment for emergency cases, regardless of a patient's healthcare benefits package, effective on Sunday.
Private hospitals fear 'chaos'
News, Apiradee Treerutkuarkul, Published on 29/03/2012
» Private hospitals are predicting chaos in the health service when free treatment for emergency cases begins on Sunday.
Virologist calls for vigilance to stop the return of bird flu
News, Apiradee Treerutkuarkul, Published on 08/03/2012
» A renowned virologist is calling on livestock authorities and health workers to closely monitor poultry farms and communities nationwide in a bid to prevent the re-emergence of bird flu.
Govt urged to review Thai-EU pact
News, Apiradee Treerutkuarkul, Published on 07/03/2012
» FTA Watch is urging the government to review a proposed free trade pact with the European Union as they say it ignores public participation in decision-making and denies scrutiny of the negotiations.
Traditional drugs seen saving money
News, Apiradee Treerutkuarkul, Published on 18/02/2012
» Thai traditional medicines are to be included in official healthcare services in nine provincial hospitals this year to reduce reliance on expensive modern treatment.
Medical council demands changes to law
News, Apiradee Treerutkuarkul, Published on 11/02/2012
» The Medical Council of Thailand plans to push for an amendment to the Consumer Case Procedure Act 2008 in a bid to help protect doctors from lawsuits.