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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.
Toxic threat sweeps all before it
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 01/12/2025
» CHIANG MAI: The mountainous landscapes and cool, pristine air once drew visitors to Thaton village in Chiang Mai's Mae Ai district, especially during the high season from November onward.
Rare fish found after 94 years
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 24/11/2025
» A freshwater fish species long thought lost for 94 years has been rediscovered in Thailand, says nature and biodiversity group Siamensis.org.
Patients to get physical therapy at clinics near their homes
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 02/01/2025
» Patients in 67 provinces can now book physical therapy appointments at clinics near their homes without having to face long queues at hospitals, says the National Health Security Office (NHSO).
Thailand's forest dept doubles its take from visits
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 20/10/2024
» The Department of National Parks, Wildlife, and Plant Conservation (DNP)'s income has increased by almost 50% to 2.2 billion baht in the fiscal year 2024.
Depressed German tourist escapes rangers, jumps to death from Krabi cliff
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 22/01/2023
» KRABI: A German tourist, said to be suffering from depression, jumped to his death from a cliff while being accompanied by park rangers on a nature trail over the Khao Ngon Nak mountain crest in the Hat Noppharat Thara - Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park in this southern coastal province on Saturday afternoon. His body was found at a spot below the cliff at 1am on Sunday.
Old medical scripts to be translated
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 22/12/2022
» AYUTTHAYA: His Royal Highness Admiral Prince Abhakara of Chumphon's Family Foundation has given traditional Thai medicine formulas -- rediscovered by Admiral Prince Abhakara of Chumphon, a son of King Rama V -- to the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine.
British curriculum a choice for parents
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 19/12/2022
» Highly-proficient English language skill development and international school curriculums have become the education of choice among parents who want their children to be global citizens. So says Miss Parita Suaphan, founder of Aster International School Bangkok. The parents want to ensure that language is not a barrier to their children's career growth she adds.
Traditional medicine dept publishes weed remedies
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 21/07/2022
» The Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine has launched a book -- the first of its kind in this country -- detailing 162 old remedies that have cannabis as an ingredient.
Staff transferred after Naga Cave congestion
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 07/02/2022
» BUENG KAN: Officials overseeing the entrance of Naga Cave have been transferred and some guides banned, after the famous attraction at Phu Langka National Park was flooded with visitors over the weekend.