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Thailand monitors war impact on medical supplies
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 05/03/2026
» The Ministry of Public Health is closely monitoring potential drug price inflation amid unrest in the Middle East, with possible intervention in coordination with the Ministry of Commerce if necessary.
Anutin dismisses 'sick man of Asia' label for Thailand
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 13/02/2026
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has expressed confidence in Thailand's economic outlook following the recent general election, rejecting foreign media portrayals that labelled the country the "sick man" of Asia.
Toxic threat sweeps all before it
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 01/12/2025
» CHIANG MAI: The mountainous landscapes and cool, pristine air once drew visitors to Thaton village in Chiang Mai's Mae Ai district, especially during the high season from November onward.
Scam bases drawn to economic zones
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 24/11/2025
» Chiang Mai: Economic zones in the East have the potential to be a hub for money laundering, says a study from a Chiang Mai University academic who found ease-of-doing-business rules, introduced to attract foreign investment, could turn into a legal loophole.
Health data systems to help curb cancer
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 18/10/2025
» Berlin: Among non-communicable diseases (NCDs), cancer remains one of the most critical threats to public health, both in terms of mortality and economic burden. In Thailand alone, the National Health Security Office (NHSO) spent more than eight billion baht last year on cancer treatment.
Food security 'needs unity'
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 08/10/2025
» Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn stressed the need for collaboration across borders, sectors, and communities to achieve food security, sustainability, and resilience, at an event marking the 80th anniversary of the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and the 2025 regional observance of World Food Day on Oct 16.
Fisheries Act revised amid objections
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 06/10/2025
» Parliament has approved a controversial amendment to the Fisheries Act, a move the Department of Fisheries insists will balance marine conservation with the livelihoods of fisherfolk.
PM2.5, gene changes behind lung cancer spike
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 04/08/2025
» PM2.5 air pollution and mutations in the EGFR gene are major drivers behind the increasing incidence of lung cancer among non-smoking women, particularly across Asia, says a leading Thai oncologist.
Fossil of prehistoric flying reptile found
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 22/06/2025
» Thai palaeontologists have discovered a new species of pterosaur, marking the first time such a prehistoric flying reptile has been found in Thailand.
UN eyes Wat Phra Mahathat's credentials
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 02/06/2025
» The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment will welcome experts from the International Council on Monuments and Sites (Icomos), arriving this week to assess Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan in Nakhon Si Thammarat province for potential designation as a World Heritage Site.