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Health dept urges premarital checkups
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 08/02/2026
» The Department of Health has urged couples to undergo medical check-ups before marriage, as early screening can prevent babies from being infected with sexually transmitted diseases.
Doctors warn on People's Party gender title policy
Jutamas Tadthiemrom, Published on 08/01/2026
» Medical professionals are voicing mounting concern over patient safety following the People’s Party’s proposal to allow the use of “honorific titles by personal choice,” a policy that would permit individuals to select titles aligned with their gender identity, including transgender women identifying as females.
Push to reduce dropouts
News, Post Reporters, Published on 25/12/2025
» The government is intensifying efforts to tackle teenage pregnancy and prevent adolescents from dropping out of school through the Thailand Zero Dropout initiative.
Ageing workers 'an opportunity'
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 14/10/2025
» When Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul pitched the idea of raising the retirement age for civil servants from 60 to 65 years old, the proposal sparked significant debate in Thai society -- a society increasingly described as "aged".
Just 63% of women want children: survey
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 27/09/2025
» A Health Department survey has revealed that just 63% of Thai women aged 19–49 want children, underscoring the need for comprehensive support to ensure quality maternal care.
LRC opens mild stimulation fertility research centre
Published on 20/08/2025
» Bangkok, August 19, 2025 — Jointly established by Rhea Medical Group and Thailand’s LRC Fertility Center, the LRC Mild Stimulation Research Center was officially inaugurated in Bangkok on August 16, 2025. The centre is dedicated to in-depth research, protocol optimisation, and clinical application of mild stimulation technology, with the mission of creating a safer, more patient-friendly, and more effective fertility pathway—particularly for families worldwide facing the challenges of advanced maternal age.
Walailak Tops Global Gender Equality University Rankings
Published on 20/06/2025
» Bangkok, June 20, 2025—In a historic milestone reflecting Walailak University’s strong commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), the university has been ranked 93rd globally in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2025 — its highest position since joining the prestigious ranking in 2021. Most notably, Walailak University achieved the No. 1 global ranking for SDG 5: Gender Equality, affirming its leadership in promoting inclusivity and empowerment across all genders.
Firms urged to give paid menstrual leave
News, Published on 23/05/2025
» The Labour Department is encouraging employers to provide paid menstrual leave and free sanitary pads, as campaigned for by women's rights advocates.
Women urged to seek routine medical advice
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 13/03/2025
» Women, especially those who are pregnant and wishing to conceive, should routinely consult their doctors in an effort to protect their reproductive health, a seminar was told on Thursday.
Organon and partners drive innovation to strengthen healthcare access
Published on 07/03/2025
» Recognising the critical importance of women’s health in driving economic and social development, Organon (Thailand) Company Limited, in collaboration with Kenan Foundation Asia, the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) of Thailand, and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), held a roundtable discussion titled "Innovative Approaches to Women's Health" on March 6, 2025, at the historic Neilson Hays Library in Bangkok.