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Bin medical waste right
Oped, Editorial, Published on 11/03/2022
» As Thailand continues its efforts to dispense with the coronavirus, at least as a devastating pandemic, another major challenge has emerged: how to dispose of medical waste.
Test kit snags worsen
Oped, Editorial, Published on 20/01/2022
» The threat posed by the highly transmissible Omicron coronavirus variant makes rapid testing more than necessary. Yet the high prices of test kits and shortage of supply have made containing the pandemic that much harder.
Let's have ASF answers
Oped, Editorial, Published on 13/01/2022
» An enraged public, battered by Covid-19 and rising living costs, is expecting heads to roll following allegations that livestock department officials covered up an African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreak that has been blamed for soaring pork prices.
Patients need guidance
News, Editorial, Published on 10/01/2022
» As Thailand encounters the fifth wave of Covid-19 infections, clear guidance for health workers and patients is needed to avoid communication problems that can put patients at risk and undermine the government's Covid response.
Dealing with Omicron
News, Editorial, Published on 08/12/2021
» While it's a real concern that another letter from the Greek alphabet has entered the popular lexicon with Omicron becoming a coronavirus variant of concern, the situation at present calls for a wait-and-see approach.
Jabs not the Holy Grail
Oped, Editorial, Published on 04/12/2021
» The latest Covid variant, Omicron, has dampened the festive mood as the year draws to a close.
Eateries need more govt aid
News, Editorial, Published on 29/06/2021
» As the Covid-19 pandemic enters its 18th month, its impacts on the economy and people are becoming more sinister. The number of people suffering from psychological distress -- as well as suicides -- due to financial problems have increased, as more and more businesses shut their doors causing unemployment to rise. However, the situation is about to become more dire as a result of the quasi one-month lockdown imposed in Bangkok, Nakhon Pathom, Nonthaburi, Samut Prakan, Samut Sakhon and Pathum Thani.
Mass parole no solution
Oped, Editorial, Published on 20/05/2021
» The rapid Covid-19 transmission in state prisons, like any cluster infections in Thailand, might have been expected.
End panic by educating
Oped, Editorial, Published on 13/04/2021
» With the number of new Covid-19 infections increasing by almost 1,000 each day since the end of last week, the government is faced with the tough task of tackling the third wave of the virus which was linked to entertainment venues in Bangkok's Thong Lor area.
Beware the nanny state
News, Editorial, Published on 17/08/2018
» The cabinet made an unwelcome decision on Tuesday that shows its disrespect for freedom, rights and privacy of young people. It approved a draft ministerial regulation curbing the conduct of students as well as where they can go. Containing blanket and broad restrictions, this regulation is prone to be used a tool to control rather than protect students. Ultimately, it will do more harm than good.