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Pushing against alcohol sales in public parks
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 27/04/2026
» Civil society groups and local activists in northern Thailand have raised strong concerns over plans to allow alcohol sales in public parks.
Land Bridge plan due for cabinet
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 26/04/2026
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul says the Land Bridge project remains a key policy priority for the Bhumjaithai Party, saying it has been updated to reflect construction costs and global trade dynamics.
Govt plans 4,000 baht aid rollout
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 26/04/2026
» The government's new "Thai Help Thai Plus" subsidy programme is expected to be submitted to the cabinet in May and rolled out in June, with each eligible participant receiving 1,000 baht per month for four months, totalling 4,000 baht.
Primary care push to ease hospital woes
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 08/04/2026
» The Ministry of Public Health plans to exercise the Primary Health System Act BE 2562 to focus on disease prevention at the household level to cope with budget constraints faced by state-run hospitals.
Government unveils 'five-pillar' plan
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 07/04/2026
» The government has unveiled a 21‑page policy statement built around five key pillars aimed at steering Thailand through economic uncertainty while strengthening long‑term stability.
Bhumjaithai pulls support for Clean Air Bill
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 07/04/2026
» The Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) will not support the proposed Clean Air Bill in its current form, opting instead to draft a revised version it says would better balance environmental protection with economic competitiveness.
Thai cannabis shops given 3 years to transform to clinics
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 02/04/2026
» The Ministry of Public Health has begun a full transition to ensuring cannabis use in Thailand will be for medicinal purposes only, allowing dispensaries a three-year timeframe to convert into medical clinics in order to continue operating.
Thailand introduces AI-enabled disaster warning system
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 31/03/2026
» Thailand Science Research and Innovation (TSRI) has launched its first AI-powered natural disaster warning platform, aiming to reduce risks to lives and limit economic losses by strengthening forecasting capabilities.
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.
New canal aims to curb floods
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 27/03/2026
» The Office of National Water Resources (ONWR) plans to begin construction of the Chai Nat-Gulf of Thailand Flood Diversion Canal in 2027, in an effort to tackle chronic flooding across the lower Chao Phraya River basin -- one of the country's most economically vital regions.