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Anutin dismisses 'sick man of Asia' label for Thailand
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 13/02/2026
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has expressed confidence in Thailand's economic outlook following the recent general election, rejecting foreign media portrayals that labelled the country the "sick man" of Asia.
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.
Medics prepped to handle huge crowds at mourning ceremonies
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 26/10/2025
» The Ministry of Public Health has instructed health authorities nationwide to prepare medical and public health workers to assist the thousands of people set to attend mourning ceremonies for Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother.
Thousands gather at Chulalongkorn Hospital to honour Queen Sirikit
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 26/10/2025
» Thousands of Thais gathered at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital in Bangkok to pay their deepest respects to their beloved Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother whose lifelong dedication helped shape a better future for her people.
6-year-olds now vaping, survey finds
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 04/09/2025
» A recent nationwide survey by the Department of Health Service Support (DHSS) exposed alarming trends in e-cigarette use among children and youth, with the youngest new user reported as being just six years old.
Support for embattled 'Covid hero' doc
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 18/08/2025
» Civil society groups and academics on Sunday came out in defence of Dr Supat Hasuwannakit, president of the Rural Doctor Society, who faces dismissal over alleged irregularities in the procurement of antigen test kits (ATKs) during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Sirikit Dam opens taps to make room for looming deluge
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 06/08/2025
» The Royal Irrigation Department (RID) said it has increased the amount of water being discharged from the Sirikit Dam in Uttaradit province to prepare for heavy rains expected next week.
Young farmers take the lead
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 04/08/2025
» As Thailand's agricultural sector grapples with climate instability and intensifying global competition, the role of young, tech-savvy farmers is becoming increasingly vital.
UN eyes Wat Phra Mahathat's credentials
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 02/06/2025
» The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment will welcome experts from the International Council on Monuments and Sites (Icomos), arriving this week to assess Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan in Nakhon Si Thammarat province for potential designation as a World Heritage Site.
Thaksin care drama carries risks
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 26/05/2025
» A growing rift between the Ministry of Public Health and the Medical Council of Thailand (MCT) has exposed tensions between professional integrity and political interference -- posing a direct challenge to long-standing norms that safeguard the independence of the medical disciplinary system.