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Thais look to Japan for waste management tips
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 31/03/2024
» Situated near Osaka city on a man-made island, the Maishima Incineration Plant boasts a striking design crafted by the late Friedensreich Hundertwasser, a Viennese architect and environmentalist.
Seniors 'require special attention'
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 03/10/2023
» The government must think outside the box to find a solution to Thailand’s rapidly ageing society, lest it wants the nation’s senior citizens to be a burden for future generations, according to the CEO of Thonburi Wellbeing Co, Timothy Emen Lersmitivanta, today.
Covid set to be seasonal, expert says
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 07/02/2023
» As Covid-19 looks set to become a seasonal disease like influenza, the government should provide annual vaccinations, especially for those who are living with chronic health conditions and/or the elderly, according to a prominent virologist.
How high will the cost of pork soar?
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 25/01/2022
» The outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) has put a strain not just on the meat industry, but also consumers, who have had to spend more money to buy pork products, whose prices have soared to record highs. Authorities have resorted to culling pigs in an effort to stem the spread of the disease, which has caused the population of breeding pigs to decline.
Rules on travellers to ease
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 24/09/2021
» The National Communicable Disease Committee (NCDC) will propose shorter quarantine periods for some foreign visitors to revive the tourism industry and stimulate the economy.
Ministry to test jab efficiency
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 18/03/2021
» The Public Health Ministry will make a study of Covid-19 vaccine efficiency among people who received the Sinovac or AstraZeneca vaccines, to learn more about their ability to build up immunity in the body.
Delighted to be free of quarantine
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 20/02/2020
» CHON BURI: After being quarantined for 14 days at Sattahip naval base in Chon Buri, Yui -- aged 32, newly-wed and two months pregnant, was allowed to return home. Yui was among 137 "Wuhan returnees", whom the government airlifted from Wuhan in China, epicentre of the coronavirus outbreak.
It's easy being green, state and activists say
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 11/06/2018
» Thailand's future to become an environmentally friendly country will not look bleak if all Thais care enough about protecting and preserving the environment, state officials and environmentalists say.
Crowds grow solemn for last farewells
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 06/10/2017
» Tens of thousands of people flocked to Sanam Luang Thursday to bid their final farewells to the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej whose body has been kept behind the golden urn at the Grand Palace.
Prayut urges end to eating exotic animals
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 30/06/2016
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has called on Thais to stop eating wildlife in a bid to help protect animal populations.