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Academics back work of ThaiHealth
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 10/11/2015
» The law governing the work of the Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth) does not need to be amended as the organisation can handle all tasks efficiently and transparently, academics insist.
ThaiHealth has 'conflicts of interest'
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 29/10/2015
» Health academics have backed the government's suggestion that the Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth) law be changed, criticising the foundation for disbursing funds in a way that could breach ethical principles.
ThaiHealth exec defends spending record
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 28/10/2015
» The acting manager of the Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth) has insisted on the foundation's transparency in spending state funds.
Ministry vows swift action against celebs
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 10/10/2015
» Action against celebrities involved in Chang Beer's alleged social media campaign will be swift, says Kittisak Klabdee, secretary to the Public Health Minister.
Pipeline rally ruling nears
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 21/09/2015
» The Songkhla Provincial Court will give its verdict in November over the alleged use of excessive force by police to disperse protesters during an anti-pipeline demonstration in 2002.
Coal burns bright in southern minds
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 22/08/2015
» Somsak Pannak returns from an overnight fishing trip off Thepha district with buckets full of cuttlefish and other edible marine life. He will earn enough from selling the catch to feed his family for a couple of days.
Activists hold alternative plant 'review'
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 29/07/2015
» Songkhla — Residents protesting against plans for a new coal-fired power plant and sea port in Thepa district held their own "public review" Tuesday.
Egat insists on bids for power plant
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 25/07/2015
» Bidding for the coal-fired power plant in Krabi will go ahead, the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand insists, even though a joint panel including residents and the government is looking at whether the project should go ahead.
PM seeks protest middle-man
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 23/07/2015
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said Wednesday he will find an arbitrator to help end an anti-power plant protest by hunger-striking activists.
Anti-coal pair to press on with hunger strike
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 20/07/2015
» After nearly 10 days of a hunger strike, anti-coal protesters Prasitchai Nunuan and Akradej Chakjunda look weak and weary, but maintain they will continue to fight against a coal-fired power plant planned for their home region in Krabi province.