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No data breached: National Health Security Office
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 18/02/2026
» The National Health Security Office (NHSO) denies any data breach after some users on the communications platform Discord claimed they have NHSO data and application programming interfaces (APIs) for sale.
Alcohol vending-machine crackdown urged
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 05/11/2025
» The Stop Drink Network Thailand (SDN) has called on the Ministry of Public Health to take immediate legal action against alcohol vending machines operating without permits, warning that the absence of clear regulations poses a major public health risk.
Bills giving 'amnesty' to forest encroachers draw flak
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 28/10/2025
» Three conservation groups are rallying for public support against two bills they say would grant amnesty to forest encroachers and investors, influential figures or politicians linked with them.
Bhumjaithai unveils trio of Phuket poll candidates
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 22/09/2025
» The ruling Bhumjaithai (BJT) Party has unveiled three candidates who will contest Phuket constituencies in the next general election, while reaffirming its ambition to capture as many as 30 seats across the South.
Slaying the healthcare zombie
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 03/05/2025
» When a photo of a dental unit at Tanao Sri Hospital -- a remote community hospital in Ratchaburi province -- using a frog-hunting head torch in place of a proper dental lamp went viral last month, it highlighted a grim reality: Thailand's public healthcare system is struggling.
Over 94,000 illegal Chinese products seized in Bangkok
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 06/11/2024
» The Food and Drug Administration has seized more than 94,000 illegal Chinese products from dozens of shops in Bangkok over the past three months.
Satellite images show floods swamping 5 provinces
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 19/07/2024
» Satellite images have shown extensive flooding across Phetchabun, Chaiyaphum, Phitsanulok, Maha Sarakham and Khon Kaen provinces, according to the Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (Gistda).
City clinics face contract scrutiny
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 21/06/2024
» The Ministry of Public Health has vowed to investigate whether any of the 200 partner clinics of its universal healthcare coverage plan, better known as the 30-baht scheme, in Bangkok, are in breach of contract after it received a flood of complaints from patients.
Health ministry denies data leak involving 2.2m patients
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 20/03/2024
» Public Health Minister Cholnan Srikaew gave his assurance on Tuesday that patient data stored in the ministry's system is safe and secure following a rumour that the personal information of over 2.2 million Thai people had been leaked.
Activist medico objects to transfer
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 28/01/2023
» The transfer of government critic Dr Supat Hasuwannakit to a southern border town has sparked controversy, with some alleging it is being done due to his outspoken role with the Rural Doctor Society.