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Prayut's cash splurge flawed short-termism
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 26/11/2018
» Last week, the Prayut Chan-o-cha cabinet approved another massive handout, totalling 100 billion baht, to help the poor. The assistance package also covers an increase in pensions for retired civil servants and low-interest loans to people who want to buy new houses.
The Rural Doctor
Spectrum, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 23/10/2016
» A photograph in an elegant frame, a welcoming card with a shining golden rim, an exquisite outfit -- the presents for newborn babies can be very exciting. But if a baby is born in Ubolratana Hospital in Khon Kaen, the gifts will be something different. Parents may be given trees or plants from hospital director Apisit Thamrongwaranggoon.
Officials battle to help the stateless
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 31/05/2015
» Government authorities led by health officials are stepping up efforts to help stateless people in the North get access to health care and pensions as they wait to acquire Thai citizenship.
NHSO urges more worker contributions
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 08/10/2013
» The Social Security Office (SSO) should prepare for an ageing society by raising members' contributions by 5% every five years, says an academic from the National Health Security Office (NHSO).