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Prawase takes aim at NCPO move to dismiss board
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 12/01/2016
» The government’s move to dismiss Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth) board members is a "mistake", says senior doctor Prawase Wasi.
Civic group calls for strict 'GM food' labels
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 18/12/2015
» A health civic group called Thursday for the Public Health Ministry to revamp its GM food labelling regulation to ensure all products containing genetically modified organisms (GMO) carry "GM food" labels.
TPP opponents voice major concerns
Business, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 23/11/2015
» Consumer and farmer advocacy groups have urged the government not to enter the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement, saying Thailand is unprepared to handle the negative impact.
Donors urge more cash for malaria fight
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 29/09/2015
» Donors have urged world leaders to show more commitment in the fight against malaria to eradicate the disease by 2040.
Health activists slam patients' rights notice
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 22/09/2015
» Health activists have urged the Ministry of Public Health to revoke the new declaration on patients' rights, saying it will lead to more disputes with medical professionals.
Pharmacists want sales check rule on medicines lifted
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 18/08/2015
» Pharmacists have called on the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to rescind its new regulation requiring drug stores to obtain sales records for three types of everyday medicines that can be used as precursors in making illegal street drugs.
Activists urge caution on signing TPP
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 12/08/2015
» The coup-installed government should not rush to join the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade pact championed by the US just because it is desperate for international recognition, activists have warned.
Kannikar raps purchasing bill
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 08/07/2015
» Civic groups have expressed disappointment after the cabinet yesterday approved in principle a bill regulating government procurement.
Drug firms ordered to print prices
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 19/06/2015
» Authorities will now order manufacturers to print the prices of drugs on packaging to prevent vendors from overcharging, according to the Internal Trade Department (ITD).
'No progress' on drug price curbs
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 18/06/2015
» Health advocacy groups have called for the Ministry of Commerce to include drug price control measures, including price structuring, in a revised drugs bill.