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Thai army to erect temporary 5km border fence
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 04/10/2025
» The Royal Thai Armed Forces (RTAF) have begun preparing to build the country's first temporary border fence along the Thai-Cambodian border to curb illegal cross-border activities.
Thumbs down for cannabis certificate plan
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 24/05/2025
» Cannabis advocates have expressed disappointment after learning about a new Public Health Ministry initiative that will require cannabis users to have medical certificates to ensure that the plant is used for medical purposes only.
Late referrals hurt the sick, group warns
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 16/05/2025
» A civic network has submitted a formal petition to the Ministry of Public Health, calling for urgent action to address delays in the issuance of patient referral documents for universal healthcare subscribers.
Buddhist temple aids terminally ill
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 14/09/2024
» Wat Pa Noen Sa-Ard, a Buddhist temple in Nakhon Ratchasima's Chok Chai district, has become known as a home for terminally ill patients who do not need aggressive medical treatment.
'Dust dome' to blame for city's haze
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 22/01/2021
» The drop in air quality across Bangkok over the past week is caused by an urban "dust dome" over the city, which formed as low atmospheric pressure and high-rise buildings trapped dust and other pollutants from the burning of agricultural waste, says Natural Resources and Environment Minister Varawut Silpa-archa.
Virus choices stark, say experts
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 24/03/2020
» Thailand now faces the dilemma of ending up like Italy with a soaring number of Covid-19 patients overwhelming hospitals or becoming like Japan which has been able to contain the spread of the virus, a noted medical expert has warned.
Cruise ship has not applied to enter Thailand
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 12/02/2020
» The Marine Department on Wednesday confirmed the cruise ship Westerdam had not yet sought permission to enter Thailand, having already been refused entry by three other countries due to fears of coronavirus infections on board.
E-waste uncovered in Sa Kaeo
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 09/07/2019
» Authorities on Monday collected samples of water and soil from an illegal electronic waste dumpsite in Sa Kaeo province, as police hunted for the culprits.
Call to raise 'living will' awareness
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 26/04/2019
» The Ministry of Public Health, healthcare bodies and political parties have been urged to do more to the public on patients' right to reject medical treatment and a peaceful death and reduced health care costs.
Protesters refuse to go home
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 29/01/2019
» Residents protesting against water projects in two southern provinces vowed Monday to stay in Bangkok until the government cancels the projects.