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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.
Mishaps result in woeful year for migrants: activist
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 03/01/2026
» The migrant labour situation in 2025 was described as "a year of management failure", with constant ministerial changes, weak policy direction and persistent structural flaws leaving millions of migrants vulnerable to crises, says the Migrant Working Group (MWG).
Princess names 43 new species
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 26/12/2025
» Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn has bestowed names on 43 newly discovered plant and animal species, underscoring Thailand's rich biological diversity and the importance of conservation -- particularly in the Sarakam River basin, one of the few major tributaries in the Mekong system free from dam construction.
'More rain on way, but no 2011 repeat'
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 07/10/2025
» The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has warned of continued rainfall until Oct 15, although the Office of the National Water Resources (ONWR) has expressed confidence that there is no risk of flooding reaching 2011 levels.
Phu Kradueng trails to reopen with new safety measures
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 17/12/2024
» The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation will reopen popular Phu Kradueng mountain in Loei province to visitors next Monday, Dec 23.
Secondhand smoke 'kills 9,400 per year'
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 17/08/2024
» More than 9,000 people die as a result of secondhand smoke in Thailand each year, a rate higher than that of the United States, says a recent report.
Experts warn of vape threat to children
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 14/08/2024
» Allowing a child to vape or be exposed to the hazardous vapour of an e-cigarette at home could potentially be deemed a violation of child protection laws, some child health and child rights experts have warned.
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.
Merit-making practice prompts environmental concern
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 14/04/2024
» The Department of Fisheries has expressed concern at the release of freshwater animals as a way to make merit and urged people to think more carefully about the impact on local ecosystems.
Activist pushes BMA to act fast on Ashton
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 29/08/2023
» Activist Srisuwan Janya is pressing the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) to take action against the Ashton Asoke condo a month after its building permit was retroactively revoked by a court order.