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Opium seen as promising medicinal crop
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 13/11/2025
» Opium cultivation could become a viable option to enhance Thailand's proficiency in plant-based medicine while also assisting local farmers, says Deputy Public Health Minister Worachot Sukhonkhachon.
Young farmers take the lead
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 04/08/2025
» As Thailand's agricultural sector grapples with climate instability and intensifying global competition, the role of young, tech-savvy farmers is becoming increasingly vital.
Hospital explains service hiatus for Cambodians
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 01/08/2025
» Sunpasitthiprasong Hospital, Ubon Ratchathani's provincial state-run hospital, issued a formal statement yesterday to clarify its controversial move to temporarily suspend certain services for Cambodian nationals. The decision follows heightened tensions along the Thai-Cambodian border and has drawn sharp criticism from opposition lawmakers.
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.
Rule limits cannabis buds to medical use
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 27/06/2025
» The Public Health Ministry's regulation requiring a prescription to purchase cannabis buds for medical use has been published in the Royal Gazette and went into effect yesterday.
Bhumjaithai puts PM in the firing line
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 25/06/2025
» The Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) will file a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra amid the fallout of the leaked audio clip of her talking with Cambodian strongman Hun Sen.
Schools told to stay open despite Covid
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 29/05/2025
» Schools should not be closed to control a seasonal surge of Covid-19, as proper screening and isolation measures are sufficient to limit the virus's spread within education institutions, says the Department of Disease Control (DDC).
Govt urged to improve crisis messaging
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 15/05/2025
» Effective communication is essential for strengthening public awareness and preparedness during a crisis, said Assoc Prof Alongkorn Parivudhiphongs, Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Communication Arts at Chulalongkorn University, following the earthquake on March 28.
NHSO asked to deal with overwhelming cancer patient surge
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 17/12/2024
» Srinagarind Hospital has urged the National Health Security Office (NHSO) to take steps to deal with the influx of cancer patients as it has witnessed an 830% surge in treatment seekers under the Cancer Treatment Anywhere (CA) programme.
AI to help raise access to quality education
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 15/11/2024
» BURI RAM - The Ministry of Education is calling on schools nationwide to improve the quality of their teaching to align with the latest technology including artificial intelligence, according to Deputy Education Minister Surasak Phancharoenworakul.