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The fight for clean air
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 18/08/2025
» After a public hearing wrapped up recently, the Clean Air Bill is heading to a second reading in parliament next month. If passed into law, it will guarantee people's access to clean air.
A bitter farewell
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 15/05/2023
» The Robot Building on Sathon Road is a childhood superhero that comes to life. Standing on staggered floors, the chunky android is studded with nuts and bolts. Its head boasts metallic-lidded eyes and two communication antennae and its frontal body is outfitted with black glass and blue stripes like armour. It is ready to fight a monster in the urban jungle.
Pandemic parenting
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 11/08/2021
» Phannakan Sreetheamsak recalled feeling lonely as an only child and decided she would have two of her own so they could keep each other company. She gave birth to the first child three years ago. Her second pregnancy occurred during the very difficult time of Covid-19. She took pains to avoid risks until the baby opened its eyes in March. Her relatives and friends were not allowed to visit them in hospital -- a departure from the traditional large family gathering.
Who wants a child amid such instability?
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 01/03/2021
» A few weeks ago, the Ministry of Public Health launched a programme titled "Life Balance Smart Family" to pair singles and support soon-to-wed couples in childbearing. The policy came after Thailand was found to have the lowest total fertility rate in its history, dropping below 600,000 infant births for the first time last year. This has brought the birth rate down to 1.51, which is far below the World Health Organisation's recommendation of 2.1.
Genomics hub plan mooted by webinar
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 06/06/2020
» The government is moving to stimulate growth in the medical industry as the coronavirus outbreak has stoked public demand for healthcare products and services, a forum was told this week.
Jump-start household solar with loans, say experts
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 17/11/2019
» The government must provide more incentives and loans to encourage households to adopt solar energy generation, according to experts.
PPRP calls for 'bottom-up' approach towards growth
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 14/07/2019
» The government has voiced its support for social enterprises to empower people at the bottom of the social ladder to improve their quality of life.