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Opium seen as promising medicinal crop
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 13/11/2025
» Opium cultivation could become a viable option to enhance Thailand's proficiency in plant-based medicine while also assisting local farmers, says Deputy Public Health Minister Worachot Sukhonkhachon.
Digital access drive for disabled people
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 12/11/2025
» Efforts are underway to launch inclusive digital access as more than two million people with disabilities face online inequality which limits their access to essential services in health, finance, and education, a seminar was told.
Study reveals flaws in Thai EV market
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 07/10/2025
» Thailand's rapidly growing electric vehicle (EV) market is facing significant structural gaps that pose challenges to consumer rights, including battery safety risks, unclear warranty conditions, and unfair after-sales service, according to a new Thailand Consumer Council (TCC) study.
Panel to thrash out new online booze sales rules
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 31/08/2025
» The Department of Disease Control (DDC) is studying the sale of alcoholic beverages through online platforms to develop regulations for the sector.
Young farmers take the lead
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 04/08/2025
» As Thailand's agricultural sector grapples with climate instability and intensifying global competition, the role of young, tech-savvy farmers is becoming increasingly vital.
Group seeks axing of new rules 'favouring big players'
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 18/07/2025
» A pro-cannabis group has called on the Ministry of Public Health to immediately scrap a new ministerial regulation aimed at restricting cannabis use to medical purposes, warning it will lead to the monopolisation of the industry by large-scale investors and harm small operators.
Bhumjaithai puts PM in the firing line
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 25/06/2025
» The Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) will file a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra amid the fallout of the leaked audio clip of her talking with Cambodian strongman Hun Sen.
Booze laws 'flouted over holiday'
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 16/04/2025
» Sales of alcoholic beverages to underage buyers and illegal promotion of alcoholic beverages were apparent during the Songkran holidays, says StopDrink Network, an NGO-run alcohol watch organisation.
Salt reduction plan seen as key to curbing NCDs
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 17/12/2024
» The Public Health Ministry has announced measures to reduce salt and sodium consumption, aiming to reduce the problem of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs).
Makers of ‘Jurassic World’ film told to be careful
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 06/06/2024
» Natural Resources and Environment Minister Phatcharavat Wongsuwan has welcomed the planned shooting of Jurassic World 4 in national parks in the South but said the production must not damage the environment.