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Thammasat University academic flags romance scam risks for elderly
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 15/02/2026
» A Thammasat University academic says loneliness and a reduced ability to detect threats are major factors behind older people falling victim to online romance scams.
Plan to delist songbird worries Thai conservationists
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 20/07/2025
» A decision by the Committee on Preserved and Protected Wildlife to consider removing the red-whiskered bulbul from Thailand's protected species list has raised concerns among conservationists.
Somsak wades into Thaksin doctor saga
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 30/05/2025
» Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsutin has submitted his opinions to the Medical Council of Thailand (MCT), indicating he partially disagrees with its decision involving three doctors connected to former premier Thaksin Shinwatra's out-of-prison medical treatment, according to his aide.
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.
Phu Kradueng cable car edges closer
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 17/05/2025
» The long-debated cable car project in Phu Kradueng National Park, Loei province, has once again come under public scrutiny, raising concerns about its alignment with sustainable development goals.
Activist medico objects to transfer
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 28/01/2023
» The transfer of government critic Dr Supat Hasuwannakit to a southern border town has sparked controversy, with some alleging it is being done due to his outspoken role with the Rural Doctor Society.
Bhumjaithai's cannabis legalisation policy has backfired
Oped, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 19/07/2022
» Cannabis legalisation -- a policy platform of the Bhumjaithai Party (BJP) -- was groundbreaking in many ways. The BJP should be proud of fulfilling its electoral promise to voters regarding the legalisation.
Health chiefs aim to stamp out bent clinics
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 05/10/2020
» Phatchari Koetphaibanlak is immune to being told her access to medical treatment at a designated facility under the "gold card" universal healthcare scheme is in place pending a transfer.
Obesity is not a dog's best friend
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 15/06/2019
» Peacan the Rottweiler is severely overweight, so her owner takes her to the gym regularly -- hoping that it will help her shed some unwanted weight.
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.