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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.
Delegation to visit over elderly elephants' welfare
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 16/01/2026
» A delegation of Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) officials will visit Sri Lanka to discuss cooperation over the welfare of two elderly Thai elephants under the care of the South Asian country.
Parties roll out promises as election campaigning steps up
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 04/01/2026
» Pheu Thai leader and prime ministerial candidate Julapun Amornvivat teased the release of two more surprise policy packages, as rival parties intensified their campaigning.
Trio to stay with BJT, says Anutin
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 20/12/2025
» Bhumjaithai (BJT) leader Anutin Charnvirakul said the party's three key ministers remain committed to staying with the party and working together after next year's general election.
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.
Hat Yai mobilises massive recovery clean-up effort
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 29/11/2025
» Hat Yai's "Big Cleaning Day" is set to begin on Saturday, mobilising locals and heavy machinery to restore the city within seven days, said Songkhla governor Rattasart Chidchu.
National Health Security Office insists appointments 'are all legal'
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 12/11/2025
» The National Health Security Office (NHSO) has defended the transparency of its committee selection process following growing criticism over the reappointment of long-serving members to key positions.
Gold card health care scheme 'on the brink', experts warn
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 03/11/2025
» The controversy over funding the 30-baht universal healthcare scheme has exposed a stark reality: Thailand's healthcare system may be teetering on the brink of financial collapse.
Patients move over CT fee
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 28/10/2025
» Several universal healthcare ("gold card") patients have been transferred from Mongkutwattana Hospital to alternative facilities after reports surfaced of the hospital charging 4,000 baht for CT scans following its suspension of outpatient services under the national healthcare scheme.
Concerns raised over extended drinking hours
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 27/10/2025
» The Centre for Alcohol Studies (CAS) has voiced concerns that the government’s proposals to lift zoning restrictions on alcohol sales and extend the opening hours of nightlife venues nationwide to 4am could strain the country’s public health system.