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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.
Ministry launches new push to tap into 'medical economy'
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 05/01/2026
» The so-called "medical economy" championed by the government is being positioned as a new growth engine for Thailand. Policymakers describe it as a potential game changer for state-owned hospitals struggling under mounting financial pressure.
Innovation agency hails project wins in Roi Et
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 18/12/2025
» Roi Et: The National Innovation Agency (NIA) has reported strong social and economic returns from its community-based innovation projects, citing Roi Et province as a standout example where such initiatives have generated economic value up to nine times their investment.
Cannabis users in Thailand ‘will need medical certificates’
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 22/05/2025
» Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsutin says cannabis users in Thailand will be required to have medical certificates to make sure that the plant is used for medical purposes only.
Tycoon urges EEC investment
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 26/06/2023
» Businesses and investors from China should not miss the opportunity to invest in the Eastern Economic Corridor, which is set to become the country's high-tech industry hub, said the chairman of Charoen Pokphand Group, Dhanin Chearavanont.
British curriculum a choice for parents
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 19/12/2022
» Highly-proficient English language skill development and international school curriculums have become the education of choice among parents who want their children to be global citizens. So says Miss Parita Suaphan, founder of Aster International School Bangkok. The parents want to ensure that language is not a barrier to their children's career growth she adds.
Pot policy 'won't be axed'
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 27/07/2022
» Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has refused to back down from his decision to decriminalise cannabis despite calls for the policy to be immediately suspended.
Cannabis clears key hurdle for delisting
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 09/02/2022
» Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul signed a ministerial announcement on Tuesday officially recognising the delisting of cannabis and hemp as narcotic substances.
Island ER sets mark for fast critical care
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 15/09/2019
» A small hospital in Koh Sichang is serving as a role model for emergency medical services in the government's flagship Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).
Forest Party could walk away from PPRP bloc
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 16/06/2019
» The Thai Forest Conservation Party (TFCP) has threatened to leave the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP)-led bloc which is forming the government if the post of natural resources and environment minister falls into the hands of a party other than the PPRP.