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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".
Climate bill the key to hub aspirations, says Suchart
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 30/09/2025
» A climate change bill is key if Thailand is to achieve its commitment to greenhouse gas reductions and become a regional hub for carbon credits, according to the new Minister of Natural Resources and Environment.
Thailand draws up historic first climate change bill
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 20/08/2025
» Thailand's first climate change bill is expected to be submitted to parliament by the end of this year, with the establishment of a national climate fund as a central mechanism to support the country's transition from a fossil-fuel economy to a low-carbon society, according to the Department of Climate Change and Environment.
Somsak backs push to prescribe herbs
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 05/05/2025
» Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsutin defended the government's push to promote herbal medicines over Western pharmaceutical products for treating common illnesses, saying the initiative was intended to provide patients with alternative treatment options.
Health ministry seeks tax perks to fight non-communicable diseases
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 28/09/2024
» The Public Health Ministry aims to offer tax incentives to individuals to help fight against Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), according to Minister Somsak Thepsutin.
Thai health ministry to question state doctor with multiple jobs
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 17/09/2024
» The Public Health Ministry is investigating a doctor at a state-run hospital who is allegedly also working at multiple private hospitals, despite collecting extra pay for signing a non-competition clause in his contract.
Cambodia urged to join CLEAR Sky Strategy project
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 07/02/2024
» Thailand will invite Cambodia to join the CLEAR Sky Strategy initiative, an attempt to strengthen collaboration among neighbouring countries in the fight against transboundary haze, according to Environment Minister Pol Gen Phatcharavat Wongsuwan.
New Clean Air bill eyes transboundary haze
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 14/12/2023
» The Clean Air bill will be introduced next year, according to the Department of Pollution Control.
New push to cut forest hot spots
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 26/10/2023
» The government plans to offer tax incentives for companies that provide financial aid to reduce fine particulate matter smaller than 2.5 microns, or PM2.5, caused by forest fires.
Seniors 'require special attention'
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 03/10/2023
» The government must think outside the box to find a solution to Thailand’s rapidly ageing society, lest it wants the nation’s senior citizens to be a burden for future generations, according to the CEO of Thonburi Wellbeing Co, Timothy Emen Lersmitivanta, today.