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Thammasat University academic flags romance scam risks for elderly
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 15/02/2026
» A Thammasat University academic says loneliness and a reduced ability to detect threats are major factors behind older people falling victim to online romance scams.
40m workers 'getting a poor deal'
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 19/01/2026
» Academics and activists said over 40 million workers in Thailand remain stuck in low-paid, unsafe jobs with inadequate healthcare and social protection, urging parties to draft policies that ensure labour protection and fair employment.
'Sovereignty before peace talks'
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 12/12/2025
» Now is not the right time for Thailand to engage in peace talks with Cambodia, as priority must be to restore stability and protect national sovereignty, said Thammasat University academics on Thursday.
Urgent action needed on river pollution from Myanmar mines
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 07/11/2025
» The Thai government needs to do more to engage Myanmar and its autonomous ethnic states to combat mounting cross-border pollution in the Salween and Mekong rivers from arsenic contamination, says a prominent academic.
Ageing workers 'an opportunity'
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 14/10/2025
» When Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul pitched the idea of raising the retirement age for civil servants from 60 to 65 years old, the proposal sparked significant debate in Thai society -- a society increasingly described as "aged".
Don Muang to get new hospital
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 19/09/2025
» A new 200-bed hospital in Don Muang district is in the preparatory stage as part of broader efforts to improve the quality of life for vulnerable groups in northern Bangkok.
Bhumjaithai boss has 'no designs on PM post'
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 27/08/2025
» Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) leader Anutin Charnvirakul dismissed speculation that he is preparing to assume the role of prime minister.
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.
5 universities join 'Times' top 100 list
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 25/06/2025
» Five Thai universities have secured spots in the Top 100 of the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2025, which evaluated institutions based on their contributions to the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
'Friendship won't taint probe' into Bangkok tower collapse: Anutin
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 06/04/2025
» Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has promised a transparent investigation into the collapse of the State Audit Office (SAO), despite his close ties with Auditor-General Montien Charoenphol.