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PM hopes for nation of 'bilingual kids'
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 11/01/2026
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said he hoped Thai youth would grow up bilingual with global outlooks, as he presided over National Children's Day celebrations at Government House.
Closing the 'burden gap'
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 20/10/2025
» Thailand is quietly establishing itself as a global epicentre of longevity. With around 45,000 citizens aged 100 or over, the country ranks fifth worldwide for its centenarian population, after Japan, the United States, China and India -- a testament to improved healthcare, better nutrition, and rising public awareness of healthy ageing.
Children 'exploited' in video
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 23/08/2025
» The Ad Hoc Centre for the Thailand–Cambodia Border Situation has condemned what it called a "staged video" in which Cambodian children were made to talk about PMN-2 landmines, calling it a violation of human rights and the children's dignity.
Prayut urges action on 'Pattani State' call
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 10/06/2023
» Outgoing Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has told the National Security Council (NSC) to take action against a group of activists that called for a public referendum on whether there should be a Muslim "Pattani State" independent from Thailand.
Survey says Thai kids dream most of being teachers
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 15/01/2023
» Being a teacher is the most popular dream job among children, while doctors and nurses are ranked second among youngsters, according to a survey by the Culture Ministry to mark Children's Day on Saturday. The job of being a YouTuber was also included in the list.
Thai citizenship seekers must pass Thai test
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 11/01/2022
» The cabinet on Tuesday approved new ministerial regulations requiring Thai citizenship seekers to pass a Thai language test, with fees for citizenship applications going up by twofold, deputy government spokeswoman Rachada Dhnadirek said.
Hospitals ordered to immediately admit child Covid cases
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 10/01/2022
» All hospitals are being instructed they must not reject children infected with Covid-19 and must also have on hand suitable medication for their treatment.
Curfews to stay until end of September, says CCSA
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 11/09/2021
» The curfew imposed from 9pm–4am to curb coronavirus infections in some provinces, will remain in place until the end of this month at least, the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has announced.
Telling difficult stories
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 30/06/2019
» A 40-year-old grandmother in the northeastern province of Roi Et brought her 3-year-old granddaughter to police and asked to lodge a complaint against her new 50-year-old husband who she believed had sexually abused the girl.