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PM vows tougher anti‑corruption drive after Thailand’s low Corruption Perceptions Index ranking
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 13/02/2026
» The government has pledged aggressive reforms after Thailand scored 33 out of 100 and ranked 116th in the latest Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI).
Rule of law ranking improves, slightly
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 30/10/2025
» Thailand's rule of law ranking improved slightly in the latest World Justice Project (WJP) Rule of Law Index 2025, ranking 77th out of 143 countries worldwide, says the Thailand Institute of Justice (TIJ).
Co-payment for gym fees to help slash NCDs
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 16/09/2025
» The National Health Commission Office (NHCO) has proposed new initiatives to promote physical activity and cut non-communicable diseases (NCDs), including co-payment for gym membership fees.
Government given failing grade on corruption
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 13/08/2025
» The Anti-Corruption Organisation of Thailand (ACT) has criticised the Paetongtarn Shinawatra administration’s first year in power as lacking a clear direction, effective mechanisms and a genuine commitment to tackle corruption.
Beacon of hope in diabetes fight
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 14/07/2025
» Nestled in the heart of the Northeast, the small district of Phon Sawan may seem an unlikely battleground in the country's fight against chronic illness.
Rainmaking flights give air quality instant boost
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 03/12/2024
» The air quality index (AQI) in Bangkok, its adjacent provinces and some northern provinces has reportedly improved following the first day of rainmaking flights by the Department of Royal Rainmaking and Agricultural Aviation (DRRAA).
Govt launches fish 'clean-up'
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 27/11/2024
» Thailand has launched an integrated effort to tackle the invasion of blackchin tilapia, targeting the removal of three million kilogrammes of the invasive species from the ecosystem under an urgent "Big Cleaning" campaign.
United Nations Development Programme tie-up to bolster climate change resilience
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 02/11/2024
» Efforts are being made to strengthen Thailand's ability to deal with the increasing threat of climate change.
Halting tilapia invasion 'a priority'
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 23/07/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has instructed the Agriculture and Cooperatives Ministry to ramp up its efforts to stop the spread of blackchin tilapia in the country.
Local halal industry gets a boost
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 02/06/2024
» The Ministry of Industry is ready to push the Thai halal industry as a halal hub of the region, says Minister of Industry Pimpatra Wichaikul.