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Health activists urge even higher tax rate
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 07/09/2013
» The Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth) has come out in support of the new liquor tax rates, saying increasing the price of alcoholic drinks will benefit the public.
Study blasts overzealous health tests
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 25/08/2013
» Most people want to live a long, healthy life and hope the same for their loved ones. That is why enormous amounts are spent on health check-up programmes.
Witit plans legal action against GPO board, govt over sacking
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 28/06/2013
» Former Government Pharmaceutical Organisation managing director Witit Artavatkun plans to sue the GPO board, Public Health Minister Pradit Sinthawanarong and the cabinet for unlawful dismissal.
Rural doctors threaten to protest
Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 02/06/2013
» The Rural Doctors Society (RDS) and its allies on Sunday declared they will hold a mass rally in the next two weeks if the government rejects their demands at a tripartite meeting on Thursday.
Board boots out GPO director
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 18/05/2013
» The Government Pharmaceutical Organisation (GPO) board has unanimously agreed to dismiss the organisation's head, Witit Artavatkun.
Health Ministry: Eat less salt
Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 07/03/2013
» The Ministry of Public Health will launch a low-salt diet campaign at every state hospital from March 11 to 17 in an effort to reduce the incidence of kidney disease.