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Rice producers agree new blueprint
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 05/05/2024
» A network of Thai rice stakeholders has agreed a common vision to foster national policies and related activities for upscaling environmentally-conscious rice farming practices to maintain, restore and improve biodiversity and the ecosystems across a variety of landscapes.
Health risks faced by workers in spotlight
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 01/05/2024
» Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth) warned people in workplaces of the life-threatening health risks from preventable non-communicable diseases (NCDs), which contribute to 400,000 deaths and account for 1.6 trillion baht in economic losses annually.
Water expert champions forest plantation idea
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 05/02/2024
» A water expert is confident Thailand can fend off the severe consequences of climate change by planting more forests on vacant lands.
Factory area in Suphan Buri declared safe after blast
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 26/01/2024
» No contamination has been detected in the air or water near a fireworks factory that exploded recently in Suphan Buri, according to the third and latest assessment, the Department of Health confirmed on Thursday.
Weed advocates slam control bill
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 09/01/2024
» Advocates of cannabis legalisation blasted Public Health Minister Cholnan Srikaew's decision to endorse a new draft of the cannabis and hemp control bill without consulting the civil sector as he had promised.
Pork glut still hurting farmers
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 18/12/2023
» The smuggling of pork has caused prices to collapse in the domestic market, hurting the incomes of pig farmers all across the country.
Thailand makes climate-finance pitch in Dubai
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 09/12/2023
» Thailand has called for further action from its partners to achieve the goal of $100 billion in climate finance by 2025, saying it is crucial for helping developing nations to reach their climate targets.
Rise in HIV among young prompts 'safe sex' drive
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 06/11/2023
» A warning over risks associated with "safe sex" practices among Thai teens was on Monday issued after new figures showed a rise in HIV-positive youngsters.
Fertility crisis is looming, says minister
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 31/10/2023
» A fertility crisis could slash the Thai population in half over the next six decades, prompting the Ministry of Public Health to take serious action to put it into the national agenda to promote pregnancy.
Paragon of carbon neutral food production
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 27/10/2023
» Dan Pathomvanich, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of NR Instant Produce Plc, better known as NRF, is concerned about the challenges of climate change and the risks involved, but his company is prepared to make a positive difference.