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Social Security Office faces huge overhaul
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 26/01/2026
» The government's patience with the beleaguered Social Security Office (SSO) has run out, with a minister signalling sweeping changes aimed at restoring public trust and professionalising the management of its funds.
Wellness industry pays dividends
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 08/01/2026
» Health and wellness are increasingly viewed as a new form of luxury, driving lifestyle changes and fuelling rapid growth across global well-being industries this year.
Revised Social Security rates to take effect next year
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 05/12/2025
» The Social Security Office (SSO) has advised employers and Article 33 insurers to prepare for a revised ceiling contribution rate taking effect next year, in a move aimed at expanding benefits and strengthening the fund.
Slaying the healthcare zombie
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 03/05/2025
» When a photo of a dental unit at Tanao Sri Hospital -- a remote community hospital in Ratchaburi province -- using a frog-hunting head torch in place of a proper dental lamp went viral last month, it highlighted a grim reality: Thailand's public healthcare system is struggling.
Govt 'committed' to minimum wage hike
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 11/03/2025
» Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn is committed to raising the minimum wage to 400 baht nationwide despite concerns over its impact on SMEs and inflation.
Meth pill possession rules set to tighten: Somsak
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 09/05/2024
» Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsuthin said on Wednesday that he plans to lower the minimum number of amphetamine tablets a person can be found to possess before it is considered a criminal act.
'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.
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.
Activist pushes BMA to act fast on Ashton
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 29/08/2023
» Activist Srisuwan Janya is pressing the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) to take action against the Ashton Asoke condo a month after its building permit was retroactively revoked by a court order.
Activist presses BMA to take Ashton action
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 28/08/2023
» Activist Srisuwan Janya is pressing the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) to take action against the Ashton Asoke condo a month after its building permit was retroactively revoked by a court order.