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Cannabis activists demand parties clarify stance
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 14/01/2026
» A network of medical staff, academics, and civil society groups has called on political parties to clarify their cannabis policies and positions during the election season.
Watchdog doubts need for nuke deal
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 15/07/2025
» Thailand Nuclear Watchdog has expressed concerns about the government's decision to enter into an agreement with the United States on nuclear energy cooperation, saying there is no immediate need to incorporate nuclear power into the nation's energy landscape.
Genome editing tech to help boost yields at farms
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 16/07/2024
» Thailand has approved Genome Editing (GEd) technology for advanced plant breeding to increase yields while using fewer chemicals in the farming industry, according to the Department of Agriculture.
First cases of Kraken detected
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 16/02/2023
» The Department of Medical Sciences (DMS) has found two cases of a new sub-variant of Omicron, XBB.1.5, which has a strong transmission capacity.
Fruit farms to get 'monkey free' proof
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 19/08/2022
» A new initiative called GAP Monkey Free Plus is expected to be introduced to domestic coconut farms to quell fears among global trading partners by reassuring them that no primates are used to harvest fruit, the, according to the Department of Agriculture.
Thermoscanners set to be retired as cases continue to drop
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 14/06/2022
» The Ministry of Public Health will call on the CCSA to back removing thermoscans at airports and in public places due to the declining Covid-19 case rate.
Travellers to be monitored for monkeypox
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 03/06/2022
» Health authorities are keeping a close watch on international arrivals from several countries where cases of monkeypox have been detected.
12 people at risk of monkeypox
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 31/05/2022
» Health officials are monitoring the condition of 12 people who were in close contact with a traveller diagnosed with monkeypox who transited through Thailand for two hours while en route to Australia.
Govt detects 'infectious' sub-variants
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 10/05/2022
» Ministry of Public Health officials are on high alert after at least one foreign national was detected carrying an Omicron sub-variant with the potential to cause severe infections, according to the ministry's Department of Medical Sciences.
Tourists give thumbs-up to new rules
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 02/05/2022
» Tourists have given positive feedback after the government's decision to scrap the Test & Go scheme, a rescinding that took effect on Sunday.