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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.
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.
Rise of the 'Bangkok Dragon'
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 11/08/2025
» A temporary sculpture of the Asian water monitor at Lumpini Park has shone a spotlight on one of Bangkok's most recognisable residents -- the large lizard often seen basking by the park's lakes.
'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.
Alcohol ban in national parks to be relaxed
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 19/03/2025
» The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) has revised its regulations to allow alcohol consumption within designated areas for certain groups, provided a permit is granted by the park's chief, according to the department's head.
AoT lobbies for smoking rooms in six Thai airports
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 07/02/2025
» Airports of Thailand Plc (AoT) has asked the Ministry of Public Health to relax its rules and allow smoking rooms in the six international airports operated by the company.
iCon-linked monk faces land probe
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 21/10/2024
» The Royal Forest Department will investigate if the Cherntawan International Meditation Centre, of Phra Maha Vudhijaya Vajiramedhi or V Vajiramedhi in Chiang Rai's Muang district, has encroached forest land.
Land use rules to be eased
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 10/10/2024
» The Royal Forest Department will amend its regulations by trimming unnecessary procedures to ease land use by state agencies, according to Surachai Achalaboon, its director-general.
NHSO torpedoes 'pay for more' plan
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 16/08/2024
» The National Health Security Office (NHSO) has rejected a plan by a national network of hospitals to allow patients under the universal healthcare scheme to pay extra for access to better treatments.
Panel to examine clinic complaints
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 01/05/2024
» Over 3,700 complaints have been made against primary healthcare clinics in Bangkok, alerting the National Health Security Office (NHSO) to set up an investigative panel to examine the claims of improper practices.