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BMA Opens Health Tech Service at Seacon Bang Khae for Free Health Check-Ups
Published on 10/05/2024
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has launched a Health Tech service at the Seacon Bang Khae Health Tech Center, offering free health check-ups.
Seniors not a burden
Oped, Editorial, Published on 23/04/2024
» The Ministry of Social Development and Human Security's host family programme deserves a big round of applause, as it is an example of a proactive social welfare policy. The only problem with it is that the budget earmarked for the programme, at just 39.8 million baht annually, is far too small.
5m seniors must work to live
News, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 22/04/2024
» More than 5 million senior citizens still need to work to earn a living and most of them do not have formal education, says the National Statistical Office (NSO).
Good and bad
Published on 22/04/2024
» Re: "Host family plan for elderly care", & "Anti-coup safeguard may become law", (BP, April 21).
Border security stepped up as Myanmar fighting rages
Published on 20/04/2024
» The Thai military and authorities are intensifying efforts to protect civilians along the Thai-Myanmar border, aiming to help Myanmar nationals seeking humanitarian aid while also preventing the spillover of violence into Thailand.
New Energy Plus Solutions foresees 66% growth in earnings
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 19/04/2024
» An older demographic and greater use of electric vehicles (EV) are the driving forces behind the solar power business in Thailand, says New Energy Plus Solutions Co (NEPS), which expects 66% growth in its earnings this year from sales of rooftop solar panels and installation.
Vimut focuses on specialist hospitals
Business, Published on 17/04/2024
» Thai hospitals are competing to become specialists in treating certain health problems as more people seek treatment and care that suit their lifestyle and age, says the head of Vimut Holding Hospital, a private hospital operator.
Thai families no longer fit a mould
Editorial, Published on 14/04/2024
» Today is Family Day in Thailand, and it is appropriate that it is marked at a time when people are already taking time off work to return home and reunite with loved ones to celebrate Songkran together.
Stubborn aunt, overpass misery, wronged wife gets revenge
News, Mae Moo, Published on 14/04/2024
» An older woman's touch
Weaving wonders
Life, Published on 01/04/2024
» While wandering Bangkok's pavements, Rattachat Phonsaen, founder of design company Pitak Style, often came across discarded items like chairs, tables and vendor carts. Inspired by his passion for handicraft items, Rattachat conceived the idea of repairing these broken objects using traditional basketry methods.