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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.
Fisheries Act revised amid objections
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 06/10/2025
» Parliament has approved a controversial amendment to the Fisheries Act, a move the Department of Fisheries insists will balance marine conservation with the livelihoods of fisherfolk.
Bhumjaithai ‘ready to form interim government’
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 29/08/2025
» The Bhumjaithai Party says it is ready with allies to form an interim government with support from the opposition People’s Party, the largest party in the House of Representatives, and dissolve the House in four months.
Sirikit Dam opens taps to make room for looming deluge
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 06/08/2025
» The Royal Irrigation Department (RID) said it has increased the amount of water being discharged from the Sirikit Dam in Uttaradit province to prepare for heavy rains expected next week.
Bhumjaithai challenges Pheu Thai to dump casino plan for good
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 08/07/2025
» The Bhumjaithai Party has accused the governing Pheu Thai Party of lacking sincerity following its decision to remove a bill to promote casinos from parliament.
B509m for border 'wellness hub'
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 03/06/2025
» The Budget Bureau has set aside 509 million baht from its 2026 revenue pot to promote the border as a medical hub under a government plan to position Thailand as a wellness destination.
Senate rejects use of fine mesh nets
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 28/02/2025
» The Senate voted to ban the use of all types of purse seine nets with meshes smaller than 2.5cm for night fishing, prompting the Lower House's fisheries bill to be sent back to MPs for reconsideration.
Senate urged to axe night fishing shift
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 09/01/2025
» The Federation of Thai Fisherfolk Association (FTFA) has submitted a petition to the Senate, urging a review of proposed amendments to the Royal Ordinance on Fisheries (2015), which would allow nighttime fishing using fine-mesh nets beyond 12 nautical miles from the shore.
Young job seekers need to prepare for future jobs
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 30/05/2023
» A recently released World Economic Forum (WEF) report, in collaboration with Chulalongkorn Business School, highlighting the impending disappearance of traditional clerical positions due to technological disruptions highlights the need to train specialised individuals to drive future business growth.