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40m workers 'getting a poor deal'
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 19/01/2026
» Academics and activists said over 40 million workers in Thailand remain stuck in low-paid, unsafe jobs with inadequate healthcare and social protection, urging parties to draft policies that ensure labour protection and fair employment.
Ageing workers 'an opportunity'
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 14/10/2025
» When Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul pitched the idea of raising the retirement age for civil servants from 60 to 65 years old, the proposal sparked significant debate in Thai society -- a society increasingly described as "aged".
Drones to help ageing farmers
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 20/12/2024
» The Department of Agriculture is promoting the use of drone technology to help the nation's ageing farmers.
Ministry kicks off Pfizer jabs for toddlers
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 13/10/2022
» The Ministry of Public Health kicked off the first round of Covid-19 vaccinations for the youngest demographic in the country on Wednesday.
Elderly told that 'jabs save lives'
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 06/04/2022
» The Ministry of Public Health has expressed strong concern over the high number of deaths among senior citizens reluctant to get vaccinated against Covid-19.
Lessons in pandemic crisis management
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 02/04/2022
» Chuleeporn Butkrot still wants to know why her younger brother struggled to get medical treatment after testing positive for Covid-19, especially as he was in a high-risk patient group due to his suffering from an underlying chronic disease.
Vaccine safe for pregnant women, dept assures
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 09/03/2022
» The Department of Health expressed concern yesterday about the number of pregnant woman who have not yet been fully vaccinated against Covid-19 due to fears about the harmful effects they suspect the shots could have on their newborns.
Public urged to follow the rules
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 03/08/2021
» The Ministry of Public Health is urging the public to comply with lockdown measures, saying that just a 5% increase in adherence to the government's guidance coupled with the ongoing vaccination of vulnerable groups could see case numbers begin to fall dramatically in the coming weeks.
Hydrotherapy wards off elderly falls
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 16/05/2019
» A third of elderly people in Thailand suffer from falls each year, with 3,000 injuring their hips and two losing their lives on average as a result, says a new survey released by the Department of Disease Control.