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Nurse death sparks urgent reform calls
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 13/01/2026
» The Nurses' Association of Thailand has urged the government to take urgent action after a nurse died suddenly while working a night shift at a provincial hospital in Roi Et, underscoring long-standing concerns over excessive workloads and unfair working hours in the public healthcare system.
Warning for Covid, influenza during Thailand's rainy season
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 09/05/2025
» People are advised to continue to follow coronavirus and influenza prevention guidance as the virus is expected to spread more during the rainy season and following the opening of schools next week, according to Thailand's Department of Disease Control (DDC).
Regional haze challenges discussed
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 03/07/2024
» Thailand has affirmed its commitment to stepping up efforts to combat transboundary haze pollution in cooperation with regional partners, says Environment Minister Phatcharavat Wongsuwan.
Phu Phrabat poised for world heritage status
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 03/07/2024
» Phu Phrabat Historical Park in Udon Thani, famed for its distinctive natural and cultural attributes, is expected to be named a world heritage site at a Unesco meeting in India later this month, according to the Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning (ONEP).
Robo-surgery coming to more public hospitals
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 12/06/2024
» Robot-assisted surgery will be introduced to more public hospitals following a successful trial at Rajavithi Hospital, in a bid to improve the quality of medical services across the country, according to the Department of Medical Services.
Govt issues alert to vulnerable groups
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 26/01/2024
» The Ministry of Public Health is warning more than 300,000 people at high risk from harmful effects caused by ultra-fine PM2.5 dust to exercise greater care because air pollution will worsen from next month until March.
Mega-flood 'likely' in the next decade
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 28/02/2023
» Thailand is likely to suffer from another "mega-flood" similar to the historic inundation in 2011 in the next decade, as climate change will increase the frequency and severity of extreme weather events all over the world, a conference was told on Monday.
Bid for more drinking hours fails
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 26/11/2022
» The Alcoholic Beverage Control Committee on Friday dismissed a private sector proposal to extend the period of selling alcoholic beverages at night venues until 4am.
Central, Isan floods will recede 'in weeks'
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 27/10/2022
» The heavy flooding in the Central and Isan region is likely to dry by the middle of next month, according to the Office of the National Water Resources (ONWR).
Covid caution urged over break
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 12/07/2022
» The Public Health Ministry has urged people to continue taking precautions against Covid-19 so as to avoid the risk of contracting the disease during a five-day holiday starting on Wednesday.