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New canal aims to curb floods
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 27/03/2026
» The Office of National Water Resources (ONWR) plans to begin construction of the Chai Nat-Gulf of Thailand Flood Diversion Canal in 2027, in an effort to tackle chronic flooding across the lower Chao Phraya River basin -- one of the country's most economically vital regions.
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.
Gold card health care scheme 'on the brink', experts warn
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 03/11/2025
» The controversy over funding the 30-baht universal healthcare scheme has exposed a stark reality: Thailand's healthcare system may be teetering on the brink of financial collapse.
Breaking cycle of forest land grabs
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 24/03/2025
» Thailand’s efforts to address landlessness among its population has been a priority for multiple administrations. One key strategy has been allocating forest land to those in need. However, a significant portion of beneficiaries reside in forest zones classified as state-owned property, creating challenges in balancing land distribution with environmental conservation.
Land rights upgrade to cover 22 million rai
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 10/01/2024
» Over 22 million rai covered by Sor Por Kor 4-01 documents, widely known as land rights for the poor, will be upgraded to land title deeds for agriculture within five years, according to Agriculture Minister Thamanat Prompow.
New parks chief vows transparency
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 30/01/2023
» Promising justice for state forest officials hit with unfair transfers and vowing greater transparency to boost the public's trust, Athapol Charoenshunsa was sworn into office last week as the acting chief of the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation.
Bid to crack down on fake health care budget claims
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 03/09/2020
» The cabinet has approved a proposal to allow local administration organisations to take over the administration of the health care budget allocated to areas under their jurisdiction and switch to electronic forms of budget disbursement.
Virus choices stark, say experts
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 24/03/2020
» Thailand now faces the dilemma of ending up like Italy with a soaring number of Covid-19 patients overwhelming hospitals or becoming like Japan which has been able to contain the spread of the virus, a noted medical expert has warned.
Pareena land case plots a legal minefield
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 16/12/2019
» All eyes are now on law enforcement officers over whether there will be "double standards" in their handling of an alleged forest land encroachment case by Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) MP Pareena Kraikupt.
OAG eyes leopard appeal
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 21/03/2019
» The Office of the Attorney-General (OAG) is mulling whether to appeal Tuesday's court verdict against construction tycoon Premchai Karnasuta, who was implicated in the infamous black leopard poaching scandal.