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Groups call for tougher booze curbs
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 31/03/2026
» Civil groups are calling on the Excise Department to take firm action against vendors selling alcohol in designated water-play zones during the Songkran festival next month.
Ministry launches new push to tap into 'medical economy'
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 05/01/2026
» The so-called "medical economy" championed by the government is being positioned as a new growth engine for Thailand. Policymakers describe it as a potential game changer for state-owned hospitals struggling under mounting financial pressure.
New portal for patients, doctors
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 02/09/2025
» The Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine (DTAM) has partnered with the small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) association to develop a cannabis control platform for doctors and medical practitioners.
High costs, low awareness hinder sustainable rice sales
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 12/08/2025
» High investment costs, uncertain market positioning and the absence of a clear government policy are preventing Thai rice farmers from fully embracing sustainable practices, according to the Rice Exporters' Association.
Young farmers take the lead
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 04/08/2025
» As Thailand's agricultural sector grapples with climate instability and intensifying global competition, the role of young, tech-savvy farmers is becoming increasingly vital.
China backs Thai tech for lunar mission
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 05/02/2025
» The cabinet has approved a collaboration between the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI) and the China National Space Administration (CNSA) to develop a space environment monitoring device designed by Thai researchers, according to minister Supamas Isarabhakdi.
GE tech investment to give cash crops a boost
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 04/01/2025
» The Agriculture Department is planning to invest in genome editing (GE) technology for economic crops, including rice, palm and sugar cane, as an effort to make Thailand a regional GE seed hub, according to Director-General Rapeepat Chantarasriwong.
Firm suspended after chemical fire in Thailand's Rayong province
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 23/09/2024
» The Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) has ordered a partial suspension of the Thai Plastic and Chemicals Plc in the Map Ta Phut Industrial Estate in Rayong following a fire around its vinyl chloride production unit on Sunday.
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.
Answers promised after death of Taiwanese tourist
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 15/12/2023
» Public health officials have pledged to announce results this month of an investigation into allegations that a private hospital denied emergency care for a Taiwanese tourist who died as a result.