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Government unveils 'five-pillar' plan
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 07/04/2026
» The government has unveiled a 21‑page policy statement built around five key pillars aimed at steering Thailand through economic uncertainty while strengthening long‑term stability.
No new Cambodian workers allowed in
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 11/03/2026
» The government has reaffirmed that no new Cambodian migrant workers will be allowed into the country due to security concerns, despite pressure from the private sector.
Cabinet extends renewal period for labourers' work permits
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 10/03/2026
» The cabinet has agreed to extend the period allowed for the renewal of work permits for about 370,000 workers from Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam until the end of this month, to help stabilise the economic sector.
Thai-built drones tested to speed medicine delivery to remote islands
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 05/03/2026
» Thai-built drones are being tested to deliver medicines, vaccines and medical supplies to hard-to-reach hospitals on islands, aiming to shorten treatment waiting times and improve access for patients in remote areas.
Anutin hits Northeast trail, highlights government record
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 22/01/2026
» Caretaker Prime Minister and Bhumjaithai Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul campaigned in northeastern Thailand on Thursday, highlighting his government’s achievements over the past four months in safeguarding the kingdom's sovereignty, including the reclamation of every disputed area along the Thai–Cambodian border.
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.
Mishaps result in woeful year for migrants: activist
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 03/01/2026
» The migrant labour situation in 2025 was described as "a year of management failure", with constant ministerial changes, weak policy direction and persistent structural flaws leaving millions of migrants vulnerable to crises, says the Migrant Working Group (MWG).
Border hospitals slowly reopening as truce holds
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 29/12/2025
» With the truce with Cambodia in its second day, hospitals near the contested border were beginning to reopen on Monday.
Thai year of environmental upheaval
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 27/12/2025
» In 2025, Thailand faced a convergence of challenges that had laid bare its vulnerability to environmental degradation, natural disasters, and complex regional dynamics.