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Hospital funds squeeze weighs on minister
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 16/02/2026
» A deepening liquidity crisis among state hospitals has intensified pressure on the new Public Health Minister to overhaul the universal healthcare system, as medical groups warn that financial instability is spreading across the country's public health network.
Somsak set to attend MCT meet on Thaksin
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 10/06/2025
» Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsuthin has come under fire after he announced his intention to attend a Medical Council of Thailand (MCT) meeting scheduled for Thursday, with critics saying the minister is overstepping his authority.
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.
Casino bill could face legal action
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 30/03/2025
» A network of about 100 civil society organisations has vowed to take legal action against the proposed entertainment complex-casino bill recently approved in principle by the cabinet, citing the various possible repercussions of legalising casinos.
GE tech investment to give cash crops a boost
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 04/01/2025
» The Agriculture Department is planning to invest in genome editing (GE) technology for economic crops, including rice, palm and sugar cane, as an effort to make Thailand a regional GE seed hub, according to Director-General Rapeepat Chantarasriwong.
P-Move hands PM list of 10 policy recommendations
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 07/09/2024
» The People's Movement for a Just Society (P-Move) has proposed 10 policies, including land management for farmers, for the new government led by Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra to adopt.
Alert for ill travellers coming from Central, South America
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 31/07/2024
» People arriving from Central or South America are advised to see a doctor if they have high fever, aches and chills after reports of the world’s first fatalities from oropouche fever, which is endemic to the region.
Thai food producers take on the world
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 29/05/2024
» Thai food products may be popular in international markets but still need strong support from state agencies to secure trademarks in foreign countries, said food exporter Srichanok Wattanasiri.
Network protests relisting plan
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 25/05/2024
» The Cannabis Future Network completely disagrees with the Public Health Ministry’s efforts to put cannabis buds back on the narcotics list, and it will protest at Government House next Tuesday, Prasitchai Nunual, secretary-general of the group, said.
Activists urge UN, other countries to reject Land Bridge scheme
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 04/03/2024
» A group of local activists has petitioned the United Nations and several foreign embassies to reject the government’s Land Bridge megaproject, saying the project would violate the human rights of residents in the affected areas.