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Thai Muslims to get mandatory jabs for Hajj
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 12/02/2026
» Thai Muslims preparing to perform the Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia this year will receive mandatory vaccinations against meningococcal disease and influenza, health screenings, and free first-aid kits, the Public Health Ministry said.
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.
Thai climate risk surges to 17th spot
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 30/11/2025
» Thailand has climbed to 17th among nations most at risk from extreme weather, according to the latest Climate Risk Index (CRI) released by Germanwatch. The Department of Climate Change and Environment (DCCE) said the findings have prompted accelerated upgrades to early‑warning systems and a push for a more integrated resilience framework.
Ageing workers 'an opportunity'
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 14/10/2025
» When Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul pitched the idea of raising the retirement age for civil servants from 60 to 65 years old, the proposal sparked significant debate in Thai society -- a society increasingly described as "aged".
5 universities join 'Times' top 100 list
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 25/06/2025
» Five Thai universities have secured spots in the Top 100 of the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2025, which evaluated institutions based on their contributions to the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
9% of youth smoke illegal vapes, study finds
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 30/06/2023
» An estimated 9.1% of young people in Thailand use e-cigarettes, mostly due to peer pressure and the influence of their friends, according to the results of a survey by the Department of Health Service Support (DHSS).
Artificial reefs boost restoration efforts
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 24/04/2023
» CHON BURI: Koh Samae San of the Royal Navy in Sattahip district marked the success of efforts to protect the marine ecological system by releasing artificial reefs to enlarge the fish habitat around the area.
Officials to probe RID bribery claims
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 24/10/2020
» The Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives has set up a committee to investigate bribery claims at the top of the Royal Irrigation Department (RID). The ministry said wrongdoers will face legal action if they are found guilty.
New rules set for gaur-spotting
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 20/01/2020
» Nakhon Ratchasima: The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) has agreed on a set of wildlife spotting rules with a famous Buddhist monastery located in the Khao Phaengma Non-Hunting Area.
More MPs face land scrutiny
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 10/12/2019
» Environmental police will look into a fresh complaint against 21 MPs, five senators and four officials over public forest encroachment.