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Dams, mining threaten Mekong, activists say
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 14/03/2026
» Activists in the Mekong region have called on governments and agencies to take urgent action to protect the river from worsening environmental damage caused by hydropower dams and mining activities.
Mekong hydropower projects worry NHRC
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 27/10/2024
» The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) says transboundary hydropower dam projects along the Mekong River pose a risk to Thailand's environment, economy and community safety.
Group warns about music marketing
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 17/04/2024
» The Stop-Drink Network Thailand has warned against liquor companies using music marketing strategies to promote their products.
'More efforts needed' to achieve sustainable development goals
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 15/03/2024
» More ambitious collective action from all stakeholders is needed to meet the United Nation's sustainable development goals in 2030, warned Sue Allchurch, the UN Global Compact's Outreach & Engagement chief, saying the effort to shape a healthier global community is under threat.
Outpatient service seen as the 'new normal'
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 02/03/2022
» The Public Health Ministry sought public understanding about the newly launched Outpatient under Self-Isolation service on Tuesday as it manages the transition of Covid-19 to an endemic disease.
Lack of data stalls Mekong dam
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 18/12/2021
» Thailand has yet to start a stage of Procedures for Notification, Prior Consultation and Agreements (PNPCA) for Lao's newest run-of-river Sanakham Dam due to insufficient information from the Chinese project developer, the Office of the National Water Resources (ONWR) has revealed.
Siriraj nod for trials of virus drug
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 12/05/2020
» Siriraj Hospital is gearing up to hold clinical trials of chloroquine, a medicine used to combat malaria for seven decades, after saying it shows promise in treating patients with Covid-19.
Xayaburi Dam in clear, says operator
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 28/07/2019
» The unseasonal drought currently affecting the lower Mekong Region has alerted both the public and the authorities to the activities of a series of dams further upstream on the international river.
Thailand, Austria ties get stronger
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 21/05/2018
» Austria: Austria and Thailand have launched a special occasion to celebrate 150 years of diplomatic relations next year with a prelude of the country's most refined epic masked khon performance, presenting deeply strengthened relations through culture exchange to pave the way for more cooperation.
Abhisit slams lack of 'fake news' controls
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 18/03/2018
» Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva has criticised the Office of the Election Commission of Thailand for lacking a policy to control "fake news" and hate speech expected to be rife in social media in the upcoming general-election.