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DNP defends arrest amid forest fire season
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 26/04/2026
» The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) has defended the arrest of a man accused of collecting red ant eggs inside Sri Nan National Park in Nan province, saying it was part of stricter emergency measures to prevent forest fires during the annual high-risk season.
Rajavithi completes first robotic heart operation
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 06/04/2026
» Rajavithi Hospital has completed the country's first robotic heart surgery, marking a major advance in minimally invasive cardiac care.
Health ministry to limit some treatments, control meds
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 26/03/2026
» The Ministry of Public Health plans to limit certain treatments, expand telemedicine and tighten pharmaceutical management to cope with mounting resource pressures, as the Middle East war threatens global medical supply chains, permanent secretary Dr Somruek Chungsaman said.
Village forest revival cuts haze pollution in Chiang Rai province
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 01/03/2026
» CHIANG RAI: A small community in Phan district is showing how forest conservation can curb haze pollution while generating sustainable income.
Illegal roads in wildlife sanctuary investigated
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 21/02/2026
» The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) has pledged a full investigation into alleged illegal road construction in protected forest areas in Mae Hong Son.
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.
Health dept urges premarital checkups
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 08/02/2026
» The Department of Health has urged couples to undergo medical check-ups before marriage, as early screening can prevent babies from being infected with sexually transmitted diseases.
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.
Facial scan to prevent health fund fraud
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 12/01/2026
» The National Health Security Office (NHSO) will roll out facial scan verification on Monday as part of an upgrade to the Universal Health Coverage scheme, with the goal of preventing fraud.
Parties roll out promises as election campaigning steps up
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 04/01/2026
» Pheu Thai leader and prime ministerial candidate Julapun Amornvivat teased the release of two more surprise policy packages, as rival parties intensified their campaigning.