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High hopes for cancer control
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 02/04/2026
» The Ministry of Public Health is moving to draft Thailand's first Cancer Control Act, raising hopes for improved access to treatment, stronger prevention and greater equity in medical resources as the country faces a growing cancer burden and mounting healthcare costs.
The growing cost of elephant intrusions
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 05/03/2026
» The death of a 20-year-old wild elephant during relocation in Loei has intensified scrutiny of the government's handling of escalating human-elephant conflict in the Northeast.
Maya Bay 'a haven' for blacktip reef sharks
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 17/02/2026
» The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) has confirmed that Maya Bay is a vital nursery ground for blacktip reef sharks after a recent survey recorded an unusually high concentration of the species.
Hospital funds squeeze weighs on minister
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 16/02/2026
» A deepening liquidity crisis among state hospitals has intensified pressure on the new Public Health Minister to overhaul the universal healthcare system, as medical groups warn that financial instability is spreading across the country's public health network.
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.
33 'healthy' Irrawaddy dolphins seen in Trat Bay
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 09/02/2026
» A recent survey in Trat Bay has confirmed the presence of 33 Irrawaddy dolphins, all of which were assessed to be in good health, says the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources.
Mahidol laureates call for global focus on public health
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 28/01/2026
» Recipients of the Prince Mahidol Award 2025 have called for global cooperation to strengthen public health security amid geopolitical uncertainty and conflict.
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.
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.
Bulbul to be cut from protected list on trial basis
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 13/12/2025
» A national committee on wildlife conservation and protection has agreed to remove the red-whiskered bulbul from Thailand's protected wildlife list, in an attempt to test a commercial-based conservation approach. The species could be reinstated as protected if the method proves ineffective in safeguarding wild populations.