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Hospital funds squeeze weighs on minister
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 16/02/2026
» A deepening liquidity crisis among state hospitals has intensified pressure on the new Public Health Minister to overhaul the universal healthcare system, as medical groups warn that financial instability is spreading across the country's public health network.
Thailand draws up historic first climate change bill
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 20/08/2025
» Thailand's first climate change bill is expected to be submitted to parliament by the end of this year, with the establishment of a national climate fund as a central mechanism to support the country's transition from a fossil-fuel economy to a low-carbon society, according to the Department of Climate Change and Environment.
Coca-Cola ThaiNamthip marks 65 years of refreshing Thailand and making a positive impact
Business, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 01/10/2024
» As the country's pioneer in non-alcoholic beverage manufacturing, Coca-Cola ThaiNamthip is celebrating its 65th anniversary by empowering its human heritage, known as "Khon ThaiNamthip," to take the next step towards future growth and advancing Thailand's sustainability agenda.
Anti-plastic campaign starts to hit home
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 01/01/2020
» Among Natural Resources and Environment Minister Varawut Silpa-archa's top priorities is reducing the amount of single-use plastic bags. To help him, 75 department stores, convenience stores and other shops with more than 24,500 branches nationwide have agreed to do so and from Wednesday they will stop giving these bags away for free.
Bhumjaithai calls ganja forum
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 05/09/2019
» The Bhumjaithai Party is holding a public forum on Saturday to gather public input on a bill that seeks to allow people to grow cannabis plants at home.
Dugong deaths spark calls for plastic ban
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 26/08/2019
» Environmentalists have united in their calls for the government to take decisive action, including an across-the-board ban on single-use plastic bags, to mitigate the increasingly severe harm plastics are causing to the environment and sea lives.
Small fishing operators caught in EU dragnet
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 24/08/2019
» With 116 kilometres of coastline, Pattani is home to one of the largest fisheries in the far South. The abundant seafood hauled from the 5,000-rai Pattani Bay has long been a crucial source of income for local communities.
Govt looks to ease Mekong dam impacts
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 15/08/2019
» The Department of Fisheries will roll out a number of measures to help cushion the impacts of dam construction in the upper reaches of the Mekong River on Thai fishermen.
Govt to get WB aid for marine debris
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 11/07/2019
» The World Bank has pledged to provide financial support for the government's efforts to manage marine debris on its waters, said the permanent secretary for natural resources and environment, Wijarn Simachaya.
IUU fishing is a crime issue, says Prawit
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 06/06/2019
» Deputy Prime Minister Gen Prawit Wongsuwon on Wednesday called on the United Nations to make Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing an environmental crime.