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Toxic threat sweeps all before it
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 01/12/2025
» CHIANG MAI: The mountainous landscapes and cool, pristine air once drew visitors to Thaton village in Chiang Mai's Mae Ai district, especially during the high season from November onward.
Give homeless better access to care, govt urged
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 10/07/2025
» The Ministry of Public Health has been urged to tackle long-standing barriers preventing homeless people from accessing healthcare services, even those legally covered under the universal coverage scheme.
Breaking cycle of forest land grabs
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 24/03/2025
» Thailand’s efforts to address landlessness among its population has been a priority for multiple administrations. One key strategy has been allocating forest land to those in need. However, a significant portion of beneficiaries reside in forest zones classified as state-owned property, creating challenges in balancing land distribution with environmental conservation.
Panel admits Thai land transfer loophole
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 16/03/2025
» The National Land Policy Committee (NLPC) has acknowledged a loophole in its regulations that has led to illegal land transfers, particularly in areas allocated for the poor.
School classes ‘can go online’
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 15/05/2024
» The new school term, which starts on Thursday, could proceed with online classes if health threats to students arise, including the spread of Covid-19, excessive heat or high levels of air pollution, the government says.
Medical Services Dept issues warning over weed binging
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 23/06/2022
» The Department of Medical Services reports nine people have sought medical treatment for consuming too much cannabis at three hospitals in Bangkok under its jurisdiction, since the decriminalisation of marijuana on June 9.
Songkran boost for seniors
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 22/03/2022
» The Ministry of Public Health is aiming to administer a third booster shot to 70% of the country's elderly population ahead of the Thai New Year holiday next month, as they face a greater risk of infection and death from the coronavirus.
Rangers search for wounded bull elephant
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 16/11/2021
» Rangers from Khao Ang Rue Nai Wildlife Sanctuary in Chachoengsao province are searching for a 20-year-old bull elephant which was shot by villagers, and believed seriously wounded, on Nov 10.
139,000 antigen test kits for Phuket to boost tourism
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 07/10/2021
» The National Health Security Office (NHSO) provided 139,375 sets of antigen test kits (ATK) for distribution in Phuket to support the tourist promotion drive in the sandboxed island, NHSO Zone 11 deputy director Panida Chantharangsikul said yesterday.
Antigen test kits distributed in Phuket
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 06/10/2021
» The National Health Security Office provided 139,375 sets of antigen test kits (ATK) for distribution in Phuket to support the tourist promotion drive in the sandboxed southern island, NHSO Zone 11 deputy director Panida Chantharangsikul said on Wednesday.