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Rajavithi completes first robotic heart operation
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 06/04/2026
» Rajavithi Hospital has completed the country's first robotic heart surgery, marking a major advance in minimally invasive cardiac care.
Thailand introduces AI-enabled disaster warning system
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 31/03/2026
» Thailand Science Research and Innovation (TSRI) has launched its first AI-powered natural disaster warning platform, aiming to reduce risks to lives and limit economic losses by strengthening forecasting capabilities.
Thammasat University academic flags romance scam risks for elderly
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 15/02/2026
» A Thammasat University academic says loneliness and a reduced ability to detect threats are major factors behind older people falling victim to online romance scams.
40m workers 'getting a poor deal'
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 19/01/2026
» Academics and activists said over 40 million workers in Thailand remain stuck in low-paid, unsafe jobs with inadequate healthcare and social protection, urging parties to draft policies that ensure labour protection and fair employment.
Nurse death sparks urgent reform calls
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 13/01/2026
» The Nurses' Association of Thailand has urged the government to take urgent action after a nurse died suddenly while working a night shift at a provincial hospital in Roi Et, underscoring long-standing concerns over excessive workloads and unfair working hours in the public healthcare system.
Riceberry could help restore hair
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 18/12/2025
» Researchers from Chulalongkorn University and Mahidol University are expanding a joint study into the use of Riceberry-derived compounds to address hair loss and premature greying, with a full clinical trial expected to begin early next year.
Most Thais 'unaware' of alcohol's health risks
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 12/12/2025
» A survey by ThaiHealth found most Thais are unaware that the consumption of alcoholic drinks can increase the risk of cancer, highlighting alcohol's central role in driving the country's worsening non-communicable diseases (NCDs) crisis.
US experts take this year's accolades
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 28/11/2025
» A paediatric cardiologist who pioneered the use of non-surgical methods to treat congenital heart defects and a leading researcher known for his work on nutritional epidemiology have been named the recipients of this year's Prince Mahidol Award.
Urgent action needed on river pollution from Myanmar mines
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 07/11/2025
» The Thai government needs to do more to engage Myanmar and its autonomous ethnic states to combat mounting cross-border pollution in the Salween and Mekong rivers from arsenic contamination, says a prominent academic.
Illegal mining linked to downstream pollution
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 29/08/2025
» Unregulated mining in rebel-held areas of Myanmar has emerged as a growing concern for Thailand and other neighbouring countries, prompting urgent calls for a coordinated practice of "water diplomacy" to mitigate the environmental impact on millions of downstream residents.