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Fair probe for 'ATK doctor'
Oped, Editorial, Published on 20/08/2025
» When Dr Supat Hasuwannakit, chair of the Rural Doctor Society, led a mission to help Bangkok combat the deadly Covid-19 pandemic in 2021 by providing ATK test kits, he won plaudits and awards from the government.
Activists demand fairness in case against rural doctors' leader
Online Reporters, Published on 19/08/2025
» Health advocates have sought help from the government to save Dr Supat Hasuwannakit, leader of the Rural Doctors Society, from imminent ouster from the Public Health Ministry.
Health minister distances himself from bid to dismiss rural doctor chief
Online Reporters, Published on 18/08/2025
» Public Health Minister Somsak Theptusin said on Monday he was unaware of an attempt to axe Supat Hasuwannakit, the Rural Doctor Club president, from the bureaucracy as a probe into his alleged wrongdoing took place before his tenure.
Support for embattled 'Covid hero' doc
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 18/08/2025
» Civil society groups and academics on Sunday came out in defence of Dr Supat Hasuwannakit, president of the Rural Doctor Society, who faces dismissal over alleged irregularities in the procurement of antigen test kits (ATKs) during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Doctor faces dismissal over 'irregularities' in ATK project
News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/08/2025
» Supat Hasuwannakit, director of Saba Yoi Hospital in Songkhla and president of the Rural Doctor Society, says he faces dismissal from government service over alleged irregularities in the procurement of antigen test kits (ATKs) during the Covid-19 pandemic.
TRIUP Fair 2024 Unites Sectors to Drive Innovation
Published on 26/09/2024
» Thailand Science Research and Innovation (TSRI), in collaboration with nine Programme Management Units (PMUs) and network partners in the Science, Research, and Innovation System, has joined forces with the Federation of Thai Industries (F.T.I.), the Thai Chamber of Commerce, and the Board of Trade of Thailand to organise the “Thailand Research and Innovation Utilisation Promotion Fair 2024 (TRIUP FAIR 2024).” The event, held from 24th to 26th September 2024, at Royal Paragon Hall, 5th floor, Siam Paragon, aims to promote the practical application of Thai research and innovation. This initiative is expected to enhance industrial capabilities, generate income, and strengthen the nation’s economic security. The event was inaugurated by Ms. Supamas Isarabhakdi, Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI), along with the Permanent Secretary of MHESI, the Director of TSRI, the President of F.T.I., a representative from the Thai Chamber of Commerce and the Board of Trade of Thailand, and executives from various organisations.
Covid outbreak at Prachuap prison
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 31/03/2024
» Public health officials are gearing up to open an emergency operations centre (EOC) to control the Covid-19 situation at provincial Prachuap Khiri Khan prison, where clusters of infections have been confirmed.
Paraquat kit now available
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 04/08/2023
» A prototype of a kit designed to detect the presence of paraquat in fruit and vegetables is available for reproduction by any private or public organisation for commercial purposes, according to the Department of Medical Sciences (DMS).
FDA warns dengue test kits not for personal use
News, Post Reporters, Published on 19/07/2023
» The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned the public not to purchase dengue test kits to identify the disease themselves because the kits are for expert use.
XBB strain set to dominate
News, Post Reporters, Published on 24/04/2023
» About 52% of new Covid-19 cases in Thailand are being caused by the XBB sub-strain of the Omicron variant, according to the Centre for Medical Genomics, with a top doctor calling on the public to get a booster shot before the rainy season arrives.