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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.
Health dept urges premarital checkups
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 08/02/2026
» The Department of Health has urged couples to undergo medical check-ups before marriage, as early screening can prevent babies from being infected with sexually transmitted diseases.
Govt sounds alarm over rate of premature births
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 18/11/2025
» The Public Health Ministry has voiced renewed concern over Thailand's high rate of premature births, which currently stands at 9.91%, a figure considered high compared with global averages.
Herbal cures to treat sexual dysfunction
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 02/11/2025
» The Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine (DTAM) has introduced a pilot programme at Phra Ajarn Fan Acharo Hospital in Sakon Nakhon to integrate two traditional Thai herbal formulas into holistic treatments for sexual dysfunction.
Elephant sanctuary sets ecosystem benchmark
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 24/08/2025
» An elephant sanctuary in Phitsanulok is setting a new standard for ecotourism by serving as an example of an elephant camp that truly prioritises the well-being of its residents, advocates say.
Uni condom project gains momentum
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 14/07/2025
» In the quiet corners of Kasetsart University's Bang Khen campus -- inside male toilets, the canteen's restroom, and student activity buildings -- an unusual yet increasingly essential amenity has quietly appeared: boxes filled with condoms.
Senate urged to axe night fishing shift
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 09/01/2025
» The Federation of Thai Fisherfolk Association (FTFA) has submitted a petition to the Senate, urging a review of proposed amendments to the Royal Ordinance on Fisheries (2015), which would allow nighttime fishing using fine-mesh nets beyond 12 nautical miles from the shore.
Government touts mineral 'treasure'
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 18/06/2024
» Thailand possesses over 30 trillion tonnes of more than 40 mineral types with an estimated value of 44,410 trillion baht, according to the Department of Mineral Resources (DMR).
Poll on workplace abuse triggers alarm
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 05/06/2024
» Activists are pressing for equality, respect for human dignity and safe office environments to prevent sexual exploitation and harassment in the workplace, following a recent survey in which one-quarter of office workers had observed some kind of sexual harassment in their places of work.
Communities rise up against mining
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 05/06/2024
» A number of communities are preparing to take legal action against the cabinet in the wake of its approval late last year of a master plan for mining activity in the country, which they claim will destroy their living habitats and the environment.