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Parks chief defends elephant relocation protocols
Online Reporters, Published on 12/02/2026
» The head of the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation on Thursday defended his agency’s handling of a fatal elephant relocation operation, while protesters continued to demand his resignation.
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.
Empowering women and girls: Birth control campaign launches nationwide
Published on 04/10/2024
» The Ministry of Public Health, in collaboration with the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and Organon (Thailand) Ltd., has launched a campaign to raise awareness and provide accurate information about birth control, aiming to address the issue of unplanned pregnancies in Thai society. Under the theme "I'm Taking Control of My Birth Control," the campaign focuses on empowering Thai women to access effective contraceptive implants at participating hospitals. This initiative aligns with the broader strategy to prevent and reduce unplanned teenage pregnancies, a critical issue impacting family stability, social well-being, and national development.
Thailand Marks World Contraception Day with Youth Campaign
Published on 27/09/2024
» The Bureau of Reproductive Health, Department of Health, Ministry of Public Health, in collaboration with the Planned Parenthood Association of Thailand under the patronage of Her Royal Highness Princess Srinagarindra, and Bayer Thai Co., Ltd., is launching a campaign to celebrate the World Contraception Day 2024, which falls on September 26 each year. This year’s theme is "Empowering Choices, One Decision at a Time," aimed at creating knowledge about effective contraception to enable the younger generation to make informed decisions and shape their futures, thereby reducing the incidence of unintended pregnancies in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Move to end backstreet abortions
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 05/10/2022
» The government has taken steps to allow the national healthcare service to provide abortion services to young women who would otherwise have undergone the procedure in unsafe and possibly life-threatening conditions.
Unsafe abortion prevention added to national healthcare system
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 04/10/2022
» The government has added unsafe abortion prevention services to the national healthcare system, to assist Thai women of all ages who find it necessary to terminate their pregnancy.
Govt seeks to slash teen pregnancy rate
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 10/09/2020
» The Bureau of Reproductive Health aims to reduce the number of teenage mothers from 31.4 per 1,000 people to 25 by 2026.
A choice, not a death warrant
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 29/06/2020
» Noi thought her world had tumbled down when she discovered she was pregnant at the age of 50.
Civil groups want abortion rights
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 14/06/2020
» Pro-choice groups are moving to have an entire section in the Criminal Code revoked in the hope of giving women with unwanted pregnancies the right to legal abortion and protect medical personnel performing the procedures from facing legal action.
Conservation a victim of its own success
Spectrum, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 15/04/2018
» According to the National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Department (DNP), there are between 3,500 and 4,000 wild elephants roaming the forests of Thailand and the number is expected to increase due to conservation efforts.