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Mahidol laureates call for global focus on public health
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 28/01/2026
» Recipients of the Prince Mahidol Award 2025 have called for global cooperation to strengthen public health security amid geopolitical uncertainty and conflict.
Thai national parks boss honoured at Cites
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 04/12/2025
» Atthapol Charoenchansa, director-general of the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation, has received an award for his work in wildlife protection at the 20th Conference of the Parties to Cites, held in Uzbekistan.
US experts take this year's accolades
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 28/11/2025
» A paediatric cardiologist who pioneered the use of non-surgical methods to treat congenital heart defects and a leading researcher known for his work on nutritional epidemiology have been named the recipients of this year's Prince Mahidol Award.
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.
Panel to examine clinic complaints
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 01/05/2024
» Over 3,700 complaints have been made against primary healthcare clinics in Bangkok, alerting the National Health Security Office (NHSO) to set up an investigative panel to examine the claims of improper practices.
Authorities target land reform graft
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 12/03/2024
» An investigation into land encroachment in Khao Yai National Park has been launched, with authorities vowing to seize properties built on plots reserved for landless farmers and punish all officials involved.
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.
Dept issues reassurance about mRNA jabs' safety
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 27/02/2023
» The Department of Disease Control (DDC) has moved to dispel concerns about the efficacy and safety of both monovalent and bivalent mRNA vaccines for Covid-19, after reports of adverse side-effects made the rounds on social media.
4 recipients win this year's prize
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 24/11/2022
» Four recipients from the US and Australia have been named as winners of the Prince Mahidol Award this year in the fields of medicine and public health, the Prince Mahidol Award Foundation announced on Wednesday.