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Govt launches health city model in Nan
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 25/03/2024
» The government has kicked off its "Nan Model" initiative aimed at making Nan one of the 10 health and wellness cities in the country. Nan will also be Thailand's first city that incorporates universal design to provide the elderly and disabled with greater access to public places and tourist attractions in a bid to push for greater inclusivity.
Silent sins exposed
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 10/07/2022
» About 71% of women and girls with disabilities who are sexually abused do not have access to the justice system.
Thailand 2031: A Glimpse into the Future
Published on 01/08/2021
» Why 2031? The next decade is likely to become seen as a milestone era during which the world accelerated into a period of development and prosperity having successfully turned the page of one of the worst chapters in modern history after Covid-19 shook the global community to its core.
Temple's free vegetables initiative sparks saving spree
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 18/10/2020
» Every Friday, Od can save up to 150 baht on her grocery shopping bill by collecting vegetables given away for free at Wat Bang Khonthi Nai in Samut Songkhram province.
Deaf community hit by pandemic
News, Published on 12/05/2020
» The new coronavirus pandemic is continuing to wreak havoc on people from all walks of life. But perhaps no one has been hit harder in the Thai capital than a group of deaf people living underneath a section of the Rama IX expressway.
Technology, human spirit unite to fight global crisis
News, Published on 05/04/2020
» Though the coronavirus outbreak has already infected more than a million people globally, it cannot dash the invincible spirit of citizens. While embattled leaders take draconian measures to curb the contagion, Thais from all walks of life are rushing to support medical personnel on the frontline, as well as fellow Thais affected by the crisis.
Overcoming old-age dilemmas
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 22/02/2020
» After having been almost bed-ridden for 10 years, 61-year-old Charan Anusonthi has regained enough mobility to move around more freely thanks to regular physiotherapy sessions at a new rehabilitation facility in his community in Chiang Mai's San Kamphaeng district.
Spas are not just for the weary
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 16/09/2019
» Teachers play a crucial role in the mental growth and the academic development of students, but their role in the development of children with disabilities is much greater. In order to impart knowledge effectively, teachers who work with students with special needs must be patient, understanding, and most importantly, have faith.
Duckworth forges ties between Thailand, US
News, Kornchanok Raksaseri, Published on 24/08/2019
» Four years ago when Thai-American US Senator Ladda "Tammy" Duckworth visited Thailand, she was still a member of the House of Representatives.
Over 1,000 trees planted for King
News, Published on 28/07/2019
» The idea of Thais volunteering to help others has become increasingly popular in the past year. Since last year, we have seen groups of people in blue caps and yellow scarves doing public work and helping others in many ways.