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Rethinking global health finance
Oped, Published on 06/02/2026
» For the past half-century, the economics of global health were straightforward. Under the so-called "grant-based" approach, rich countries donate to poor countries, which use the funds to meet their populations' health needs. Success was measured by services provided or lives saved, rather than by balance sheets. While this model was far from perfect, the latest approach replacing it -- focused on using tools like guarantees and blended finance to crowd in private capital -- threatens to produce even worse outcomes.
Ruling Bhumjaithai Party receives most donations
Post Reporters, Published on 21/01/2026
» The Bhumjaithai Party of caretaker Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul received the most donations in November, 58 million baht while the opposition People's Party received 1.5 million baht, according to the Election Commission (EC).
Sansiri unveils “Zero Dropout” CSR initiative in a single province, scaling up to a national education policy model
Published on 08/01/2026
» “Educational equity” is a fundamental concept in driving national progress through the development of human capital from an early age, ensuring the future of the country. This belief gave rise to the “Zero Dropout: Every Child Must Be Educated” project by Sansiri Public Company Limited, one of Thailand’s leading property developers and an organisation committed to advancing equality in all dimensions.
A model to keep multilateralism alive and well
News, Published on 27/12/2025
» Few would deny that there has been a shift away from multilateral cooperation in recent years. As the world becomes more multipolar, geopolitical tensions are hampering efforts to devise common solutions to shared problems, and rising nationalism and fiscal crises within many traditional donor countries are threatening the institutions on which multilateralism depends.
Border hostilities fuel political pressure
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 13/12/2025
» The fresh border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia, which began on Dec 7, are appalling.
UN slams world's 'apathy' in launching aid appeal for 2026
AFP, Published on 08/12/2025
» UNITED NATIONS (UNITED STATES) - The United Nations on Monday hit out at global "apathy" over widespread suffering as it launched its 2026 appeal for humanitarian assistance, which is limited in scope as aid operations confront major funding cuts.
Gates: Aid cuts causing ‘tragic’ rise in child deaths
AFP, Published on 05/12/2025
» PARIS - Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates told AFP on Thursday it is “tragic” that child deaths will increase worldwide for the first time this century because wealthy Western countries have slashed international aid.
Jaspal Group and Ramathibodi Unite for Charity Collection
Published on 07/11/2025
» In a heartfelt celebration of generosity and creative collaboration, a new charity initiative is uniting the worlds of fashion and compassion. The Ramathibodi Foundation, under the Royal Patronage of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, has joined hands with Jaspal Group, ASEAN’s leading fashion and lifestyle conglomerate, to launch a special collection titled “The Power of Sharing.”
No deal yet on EU climate targets as COP30 looms
AFP, Published on 05/11/2025
» BRUSSELS — The European Union's (EU) member states have not yet reached an agreement on key emissions targets before the United Nations' (UN) COP30 summit in Brazil, and ministers will meet again on Wednesday to thrash out a deal, according to Brussels officials.
Court ruling sets off blood screening row
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 20/10/2025
» LGBTQ+ advocates have urged the Thai Red Cross's National Blood Centre to revise its blood donation application form following an Administrative Court ruling which upheld the ban on LGBTQ+ blood donations as non-discriminatory for public safety.