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Food security 'needs unity'
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 08/10/2025
» Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn stressed the need for collaboration across borders, sectors, and communities to achieve food security, sustainability, and resilience, at an event marking the 80th anniversary of the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and the 2025 regional observance of World Food Day on Oct 16.
PM promises a fast start
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 08/09/2025
» Newly appointed Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has pledged urgent action to ease economic hardships and solve tensions along the Cambodian border, while emphasising peaceful solutions and protection of national sovereignty.
Illegal mining linked to downstream pollution
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 29/08/2025
» Unregulated mining in rebel-held areas of Myanmar has emerged as a growing concern for Thailand and other neighbouring countries, prompting urgent calls for a coordinated practice of "water diplomacy" to mitigate the environmental impact on millions of downstream residents.
New SSO board backs more dental, kidney care
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 08/06/2025
» The newly appointed medical board of the Social Security Office (SSO) has approved expanded dental and kidney care, is eyeing a lung cancer vaccine, and pledged preventive measures to better match universal healthcare coverage.
Stemming the floodwaters
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 02/06/2025
» Last year, floods in Mae Sai district of Chiang Rai province caused economic losses in the millions.
Govt urged to improve crisis messaging
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 15/05/2025
» Effective communication is essential for strengthening public awareness and preparedness during a crisis, said Assoc Prof Alongkorn Parivudhiphongs, Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Communication Arts at Chulalongkorn University, following the earthquake on March 28.
Flood risk 'low' as La Nina looms
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 18/06/2024
» The more intense rain forecast to come in the next few weeks as a result of the La Nina phenomenon won't cause a repeat of the major floods of 2011, according to the Office of the National Water Resources (ONWR).
School classes ‘can go online’
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 15/05/2024
» The new school term, which starts on Thursday, could proceed with online classes if health threats to students arise, including the spread of Covid-19, excessive heat or high levels of air pollution, the government says.
Climate change 'threatens food security'
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 06/05/2024
» As the severity of climate change increases, farmers have emerged as the most vulnerable victims due to the unusual decline in crop yields.
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.