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New heart and stroke treatments gain ground in Thailand
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 01/11/2025
» An advanced heart valve treatment to improve the quality of life for patients, particularly the elderly and those at high surgical risk, has been showing good results in Thailand, according to the Ministry of Public Health.
Hospital sees breakthrough in stem cell transplant for cancer
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 02/05/2025
» Rajavithi Hospital has successfully performed its first stem cell transplantation on a patient diagnosed with multiple myeloma (MM), a form of cancer, marking a significant milestone in the hospital's efforts to advance life-saving medical technologies.
Invasive blackchin tilapia spreading again in Thailand
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 17/01/2025
» SAMUT SAKHON - Blackchin tilapia fish are once more spreading in the waters of this Central Plains province after local fishermen stopped catching the non-native invasive species.
Top environmental issues of 2024: Kingdom's ecology under attack
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 31/12/2024
» Environmental issues damaged Thai society and the economy in a number of ways in 2024.
Fishermen sue CPF over blackchin tilapia invasion
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 06/09/2024
» Local fishermen in Samut Songkhram filed a lawsuit with Bangkok South Civil Court against Charoen Pokphand Foods (CPF), seeking over 2.4 billion baht in compensation for the damage caused by the unchecked spread of blackchin tilapia in the province.
Minister stifles info on blackchin tilapia
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 07/08/2024
» Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister Thamanat Prompow has cautioned the Department of Fisheries not to release further information about the controversial blackchin tilapia fish issue, saying it has become a legal matter under court consideration.
Groups demand urgent action on 'alien fish' saga
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 27/07/2024
» Civil society groups are demanding the government immediately find out who is responsible for the spread of blackchin tilapia, an invasive species of fish that has caused havoc with local species.
230k tilapia exported before ban
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 24/07/2024
» According to a leaked Fisheries Department document, 11 companies exported 230,000 blackchin tilapia fish to 17 countries from 2013 to 2016 before a ban was implemented, raising questions about what may have happened to any leftover stock.
One in 10 Thai children obese: Dept
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 06/03/2023
» Almost 10% of Thai children are clinically obese, according to a Department of Health study. The report warned the situation is expected to get worse if parents and teachers fail to improve nutritional awareness among the young.