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    Ragtag Myanmar resistance sees tide turning in forgotten war

    Published on 21/04/2024

    » LOIKAW, Myanmar — The night Suu Kyi thought she would die of her wounds on the front lines of a forgotten war, a crescent moon hung overhead. A pendant of the Virgin Mary dangled around her neck. Maybe those augurs saved her. Or maybe, she said, it was not yet time for her to die.

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    Thai-Laos project to save young

    News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 21/04/2024

    » Thailand and Laos have come together on a medical initiative aimed at saving young lives from heart-related diseases. As a result, some 30 children have undergone successful heart surgeries in Thailand as part of this joint effort.

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    Preparing for the golden years

    Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 13/04/2024

    » The government’s ability to successfully push through the draft National Elderly and Basic Pension Act to garner a first reading — the first stage of a bill’s passage — or acceptance of the principle of the bill from the House of Representatives is considered a crucial cornerstone for building a support system for Thailand’s elderly population.

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    Ministry considers health scheme for foreign tourists

    Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 04/04/2024

    » Road and water accidents are the leading causes of injuries among foreign travellers, with some rental car shops and tourists deliberately not following the rules.

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    Police probe trainee's complaint of physical, mental abuse

    Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 25/03/2024

    » The Metropolitan Police Bureau is investigating a suicidal-like complaint from a newly recruited policewoman that she was repeatedly abused physically and mentally during her first year of training, and is suffering from depression, according to the police spokesman.

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    Haiti's ticking humanitarian timebomb

    Oped, Published on 21/03/2024

    » As waves of gang violence engulf an already poor and destitute land through a reckless orgy of shootings and looting, the Caribbean Island of Haiti equally faces a widening domestic humanitarian crisis along with a ticking migrant exodus.

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    Israeli forces kill 50 gunmen in raid on hospital

    Reuters, Published on 19/03/2024

    » JERUSALEM, March 19 (Reuters) - Israeli forces have killed more than 50 Palestinian gunmen and detained 180 suspected militants in a raid on Al-Shifa Hospital in the Gaza Strip, the army said on Tuesday.

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    What’s New for the Thailand Elite Visa in 2024

    Published on 18/03/2024

    » New updates to Thailand’s premier long-term visa option: Thailand Privilege Elite Visa, the easiest and most rewarding way to stay in the Kingdom

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    Thai Mental Health Initiative: Fight Depression Together

    Published on 14/03/2024

    » Bangkok Insurance and the Department of Mental Health, Ministry of Public Health, recognise the importance of mental health, particularly the increasing prevalence of depression and its social implications. To address this issue, they have collaborated to organise a press conference under the theme "Promoting Mental Health for Sustainable Protection." The objective was to raise public awareness about depression and educate family members and caregivers on providing compassionate care to sufferers. Additionally, a commercial advertisement was released portraying depression not as a mere emotional response but as a treatable illness by mental health professionals. The advertisement features narratives from two individuals: Mr. Pongkool Suebsung, also known as Pop-Pongkool, a humorous artist, and Mr. Natee Ekwijit, also known as Oui-Buddha Bless, who shared his experience as a therapist. The press conference took place at The Glass House, Nai Lert Park, on March 6, 2024.

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    Bangkok Simulates Shooting Incident to Enhance Disaster Preparedness

    Published on 11/03/2024

    » Mr. Supakrit Boonkhant, Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), presided over the opening ceremony of a project aimed at enhancing medical readiness for future disasters at the Asiatique The Riverfront Shopping Center. He emphasised the importance of preparedness in the face of potential disasters in the year 2024. The initiative involves simulating a shooting incident scenario at the shopping centre located in the Bang Kho Laem District. This exercise serves to review and refine disaster response plans based on past experiences, defining roles and responses for all involved stakeholders.

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