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Social Security Office faces huge overhaul
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 26/01/2026
» The government's patience with the beleaguered Social Security Office (SSO) has run out, with a minister signalling sweeping changes aimed at restoring public trust and professionalising the management of its funds.
Support for embattled 'Covid hero' doc
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 18/08/2025
» Civil society groups and academics on Sunday came out in defence of Dr Supat Hasuwannakit, president of the Rural Doctor Society, who faces dismissal over alleged irregularities in the procurement of antigen test kits (ATKs) during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Slaying the healthcare zombie
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 03/05/2025
» When a photo of a dental unit at Tanao Sri Hospital -- a remote community hospital in Ratchaburi province -- using a frog-hunting head torch in place of a proper dental lamp went viral last month, it highlighted a grim reality: Thailand's public healthcare system is struggling.
New pension formula 'too complicated', says Social Security Fund board
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 26/02/2025
» The Social Security Fund (SSF) Board has rejected a new pension formula for being "too complicated".
More forest rangers to be recruited
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 01/08/2024
» The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment is planning to increase the number of forest rangers to improve forest protection and reduce the workload of existing rangers in the country.
Princess adds touch of couture to opera classic
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 24/07/2024
» The archive of Sirivannavari Haute Couture, also known for its sophisticated designs tailored for the modern working woman, has been transformed into Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya's own masterpiece production of the world-class opera Madama Butterfly. This spectacular performance celebrates His Majesty the King's 72nd birthday on July 28.
State hospitals in search of more doctors
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 03/07/2023
» The work-life imbalance among Thailand's medical personnel needs a solution. The latest example came from a doctor-turned-actress who posted on her Facebook that her overloaded work schedule at a provincial hospital ruined her life so much to the extent that she quit the job.
Activist medico objects to transfer
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 28/01/2023
» The transfer of government critic Dr Supat Hasuwannakit to a southern border town has sparked controversy, with some alleging it is being done due to his outspoken role with the Rural Doctor Society.
MNRE plans to defend park chief
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 04/08/2022
» The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE) plans to appeal a court decision to remove the former chief of Kaeng Krachan National Park from his post due to the forceful removal of Karen villagers a decade ago.
Survey finds 8% of Thai youth at risk of suicide
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 25/05/2022
» The Mental Health Department survey has concluded that 7.99% of Thai youth are at risk of suicide and 5.34% at risk of developing depression, with Covid-19 a key catalyst.