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Arsenic levels rising in Mekong
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 31/03/2026
» Civil society groups have warned that heavy metals -- particularly arsenic -- are gradually accumulating in sections of the Mekong River in northeastern Thailand.
Water safety initiative gains Japan's technical assistance
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 26/02/2026
» The Pollution Control Department (PCD) has sought Tokyo's support in collecting water samples from Myanmar's Shan State to identify a source of toxic runoff.
Riceberry could help restore hair
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 18/12/2025
» Researchers from Chulalongkorn University and Mahidol University are expanding a joint study into the use of Riceberry-derived compounds to address hair loss and premature greying, with a full clinical trial expected to begin early next year.
Urgent action needed on river pollution from Myanmar mines
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 07/11/2025
» The Thai government needs to do more to engage Myanmar and its autonomous ethnic states to combat mounting cross-border pollution in the Salween and Mekong rivers from arsenic contamination, says a prominent academic.
Herbal inhaler unsafe: FDA
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 28/10/2025
» The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a public warning after laboratory tests revealed microbial contamination in the popular herbal inhaler “Hong Thai Formula 2”, registration number G 309/62. The product, manufactured by Hong Thai Panich, has been declared substandard under the Herbal Product Act.
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.
Govt steps up plan to curb kidney disease
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 17/10/2025
» Public Health Minister Pattana Promphat has launched a campaign to promote free dialysis treatment while emphasising the importance of public education and lifestyle changes to prevent chronic kidney disease (CKD).
Thamanat vows to resolve pollution in Kok River
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 13/10/2025
» Deputy Prime Minister Capt Thamanat Prompow pledged to resolve transboundary pollution along the Kok River in Chiang Rai through diplomatic talks and a local committee to safeguard public health.
Thousands of fake health certificates to be annulled
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 26/08/2025
» The Ministry of Public Health has ordered that thousands of fake medical certificates issued for migrant workers be annulled and legal action taken against the hospitals and doctors involved.
B22m win in toxic waste case
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 18/08/2025
» Villagers in Ratchaburi province will receive 22 million baht in compensation for health and environmental damage caused by the Wax Garbage Recycle Centre Company, marking Thailand's first environmental class action securing payment from a corporate wrongdoer.