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Arson attacks herald PM's southern visit
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 18/04/2026
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Friday pledged to accelerate peace efforts in the deep South as suspected insurgents carried out arson attacks believed to be symbolic acts timed with his visit.
Thai-built drones tested to speed medicine delivery to remote islands
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 05/03/2026
» Thai-built drones are being tested to deliver medicines, vaccines and medical supplies to hard-to-reach hospitals on islands, aiming to shorten treatment waiting times and improve access for patients in remote areas.
Labour Dept says Italian-Thai Development safety awards were project-based
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 20/01/2026
» The Department of Labour Protection and Welfare on Monday clarified confusion surrounding safety awards given to Italian-Thai Development Plc (ITD), the main contractor involved in last week's crane collapse incidents.
Thai year of environmental upheaval
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 27/12/2025
» In 2025, Thailand faced a convergence of challenges that had laid bare its vulnerability to environmental degradation, natural disasters, and complex regional dynamics.
Patients move over CT fee
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 28/10/2025
» Several universal healthcare ("gold card") patients have been transferred from Mongkutwattana Hospital to alternative facilities after reports surfaced of the hospital charging 4,000 baht for CT scans following its suspension of outpatient services under the national healthcare scheme.
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.
Probe into Thaksin hospital stay 'on track'
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 12/04/2025
» An ethics probe into doctors involved in the hospitalisation of then-inmate Thaksin Shinawatra at the Police General Hospital is proceeding according to the expected timeline, says the Medical Council.
Faith in Medical Council 'at risk' as probe delayed
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 05/04/2025
» The Medical Council has postponed its decision on whether doctors who treated former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra at the Police General Hospital (PGH) violated ethical standards after a probe committee received additional documents about the case.
Upskilling masseurs for muscle care
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 02/04/2025
» The Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine plans to upskill 20,000 traditional Thai masseurs into certified Thai traditional doctors' assistants, empowering them to treat seven muscle-related conditions.
Fasting seen as the key to wellness during Ramadan
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 18/02/2025
» Fasting during Ramadan is a time to train the mind, strengthen body endurance, and improve self-control by abstaining from food and water.