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Fear of virus is more deadly
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 16/03/2020
» 'We're thinking about stocking up on some food and water soon. How about you?" asked my sister last month. She said that her husband was worried about Covid-19, which has killed more than 4,000 people and infected more than 118,000 in 114 countries so far.
Virus fears must not cloud the air
News, Editorial, Published on 15/03/2020
» As fears over the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak grip the entire country, the other gravely serious threats to health, such as the lingering ultra-fine PM2.5 dust in the North, seem to have slipped from the state's attention. This shouldn't be the case.
Trust deficit fuels fears
News, Editorial, Published on 03/03/2020
» Thailand's first recorded coronavirus death was followed quickly by the announcement of a fresh local infection yesterday, sending fears soaring over the disease that has killed more than 3,000 people worldwide. Meanwhile, public trust in how the government has handled the outbreak is plunging.
Smog a bigger problem than coronavirus
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 28/02/2020
» For more than three months, facial masks have become a necessity for Thais, though not all the people find this accessory affordable or easy to obtain because at times there are shortages.
Virus truth must be told
News, Editorial, Published on 27/02/2020
» The emergence of the latest three coronavirus cases in Bangkok shows just how vulnerable the country is to the threat of an uncontrollable epidemic.
Visa move will stem outbreak
News, Editorial, Published on 01/02/2020
» The proposal by Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul to suspend visas-on-arrival for Chinese travellers should be greeted as a measured, rational and necessary step to contain the spread of Wuhan coronavirus. However, the need for practical preventive measures should not be seen as a free pass to unleash xenophobia against Chinese people.
How a Thai-style govt fails in the face of a crisis
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 28/01/2020
» Through the ultra-fine dust pollution and coronavirus outbreak, our "Thai-style" administration has been put to the test. The results are disappointing.
Tiger deaths covered up?
News, Editorial, Published on 17/09/2019
» The country has been shocked by news of the high death toll among tigers in the care of the Wildlife Conservation Department at two state-owned sanctuaries in Ratchaburi.
Rabies fight still has a way to go
News, Editorial, Published on 30/09/2018
» As the world community marks Rabies Day this week, Thailand has to hang its head in shame.
Pet tax no fix for rabies
Editorial, Published on 23/03/2018
» On March 13, in a bid to calm public fears about the ongoing spread of rabies in the country, the Livestock Department assured people the problem was very much under control. It is not. Less than a week later, a 14-year-old girl in Buri Ram tragically died after being infected by the deadly virus she contracted after being scratched by the family’s pet dog.