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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.
Thonburi prison inmate dies of mpox
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 15/02/2026
» A male prison inmate, 44, with underlying diseases including HIV died of monkeypox at Thonburi Remand Prison early last week, and about 100 other inmates and personnel are under observation, according to health authorities.
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.
Reports filed over water dump
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 06/02/2026
» The government is taking legal action against a private contractor accused of discharging untreated wastewater and sewage into the sea off Jomtien Beach in Pattaya, Chon Buri.
Department to roll out new standard for sugar in drinks
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 27/01/2026
» The Department of Health (DoH) is set to introduce a new national standard for made-to-order drinks, as part of a broader effort to curb the nation's sugar intake and reduce the risk of non-communicable diseases (NCDs).
Social Security Office faces huge overhaul
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 26/01/2026
» The government's patience with the beleaguered Social Security Office (SSO) has run out, with a minister signalling sweeping changes aimed at restoring public trust and professionalising the management of its funds.
Anutin hits Northeast trail, highlights government record
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 22/01/2026
» Caretaker Prime Minister and Bhumjaithai Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul campaigned in northeastern Thailand on Thursday, highlighting his government’s achievements over the past four months in safeguarding the kingdom's sovereignty, including the reclamation of every disputed area along the Thai–Cambodian border.
Launch of Thai-made satellite goes awry
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 12/01/2026
» The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has confirmed an anomaly during the launch sequence of a rocket carrying Thailand’s high-resolution Earth observation satellite THEOS-2A, resulted in the spacecraft not reaching its intended orbit.
Ministry launches new push to tap into 'medical economy'
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 05/01/2026
» The so-called "medical economy" championed by the government is being positioned as a new growth engine for Thailand. Policymakers describe it as a potential game changer for state-owned hospitals struggling under mounting financial pressure.
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.